They lie, their ships are no where near capacity since they implemented the vax requirements. This needs pause simply hides the fact that many are not sailing.
I tend to agree with you.
The cruise lines have a big problem with their changes in omicron protocols. They are also bringing in more ships to what I believe is a declining market. Not to mention the new ships on order. Something has to give since they are in debt Billions of dollars.
CARNIVAL, with a 30 billion dollar debt, has at least tried to cut back on their expenses by getting rid of 19 cruise ships.
I don't know what the other big 3 cruise lines, ROYAL CARIBBEAN and NORWEGIAN are thinking. -Tom