BIG NEWS FOR THE FUTURE OF CRUISING | But what does it mean?

[@diannemilo3465]

Thank you for creating this channel. My husband & I took our 1st cruise in 1973 & our 1st Princess cruise was 2 weeks in length departing from San Pedro, through the Panama canal where we disembarked in Miami. The food & crew were all wonderful & I most definitely am looking forward our next Princess adventure. I look forward to ur next video log. God bless & be well!! 🛳⚓

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks Dianne. Hopefully we'll see you onboard again soon!

[@PaulThomasHarris]

Enjoy your content, Princess should be proud of your success here on KZbin.

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thank you Paul

[@southerncaladygolfer8651]

I would like to be another to say that your content is informative and based on fact which keeps us updated and in the know. Your intelligence and knowledge definitely shine through and Princess is very fortunate to have you as what I am sure is a very valued employee. Thank you!

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thank you Kathleen

[@davekramer9784]

Hi there! I am very much enjoying all your videos. Being an ex P&0 cadet and Princess Cruises engineer in the early 80’s I can relate to your stories and experiences. I certainly would enjoy your videos whilst on leave to stay up to date on Princess Cruises and the rest of the crippled cruise industry. Hope all goes well and enjoy your well deserved leave soon! Regards Dave K.

[@shawnawilliams6536]

Definitely like the idea of cruise news from an officer stand point. Your doing a great job.

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks Shawna

[@wendykoek6757]

Hope you all go well as well as all the ships too across all the cruise brands and that I like to hear cruise news too keep up all the good work and that all crew that are waiting to get home soon will do too

[@grahamlofts428]

Hi Alfie, thanks again for the interesting update on all things cruising! Interesting to hear that a number of cruise lines may be selling off surplus capacity, in an attempt to support savings, bearing in mind the staggering losses that you reported in the vlog. Glad to hear also that repatriation, including yourself, will soon be completed, except for essential manning, to keep the vessels going! Would certainly support your thoughts on a regular weekly, or bi-weekly update, possibly on your return to the UK, and beyond. It was very encouraging to hear the uptake on Island Princess world trip, for 2021, which gives us all some encouragement for the return of the industry. Thanks once again for the interesting updates from Coral Princess, all best, Graham

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thank you Graham, glad you enjoyed it

[@lizf4717]

Thanks for the update and can't wait to take a new adventure it's been very tuff on everybody but your adventures with the ship wow. Hope you can keep us posted and have a safe trip home.

[@RTD1947]

Those ships will make outstanding coral reefs!!!!

[@1mama402]

Always enjoy your videos, very informative. Loved the story about the baby being born onboard the Pearl.

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks for watching!

[@PL-mu1cp]

Cruise news will be good every week or two. I'm a fan of the Fantasy Class of ship. My local home port of Long Beach CA has 2 of them doing 3 and 4 night Baja cruises. They are an inexpensive fun get away when I don't have time for a longer cruise.

[@tom080955]

Loyal Platinum member here...princess all the way....loving this video version of the Princess Patter

[@maureenellison2714]

Thank you so much for your updates. I really appreciate hearing from you. Safe travels once you are on your way home.

[@pattiflew]

We r scheduled for Xmas/New Years thru Panama Canal out of L.A to FL. Keeping our fingers crossed. Thanks Allie for the updates.

[@AugustoLugo1983]

Thanks Alfie, always love your updates, keep up the great work. Can't wait to sail, wish this virus would go away quickly, so much damage.

[@ericsurf6]

Thanks for the update! Be well sir!

[@mspalmboy]

Yes Alfie, regular updates from you would be VERY welcome. We had 6 cruises cancelled and now have 6 cruise credits (whenever they are eventually processed) with Princess, P&O Australia and RCI. We also have a Costa booking for October, which we expect to be cancelled - but we are getting total silence from Costa. Sadly, communication from all cruise companies to their customers has been dismal, so any updates that you can provide are greatly appreciated. The Australian government announced that it's unlikely for international travel to resume until 2021. This is realistic as covid19 is still increasing globally. However, it's hoped that domestic cruises can resume within Australian waters some months before cruises from overseas ports, with the exception of New Zealand, will be allowed in Australia.

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks Phil. Yes let's see what is said in the coming weeks

[@pattappurple]

Thank you for another informative update. It would be great to get these regularly to see what’s happening in the cruise industry. We’re due to sail next on the Coral Princess in December. Fingers crossed that will go ahead.

[@kathyverstraete884]

Love your video..started cruises on the Coral Princess to Alaska last year this week.

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks Kathy

[@markrussell8017]

Love your vids... would be great to see a regular cruise news show.

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks Mark

[@nicolebutler1227]

Appreciate all of your content; my first cruise experience was with Princess, I have a soft spot for the fleet. Hope you get home soon, but look forward to hearing from you in England!

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks Nicole

[@johntait491]

Thank you Alfie. Your updates are most informative and welcome. Hope the days pass well for you. ;-)

[@thomashinojosa6527]

Saw in another channel that CLIA is stopping all US cruises until after mid September. Good luck to you, hopefully you're home soon.

[@nevillemignot1681]

Er.................................................Mid September of what year?

[@dm75thRanger]

Love your towel animal in the background. Keep up the informative viideos.

[@truthandlife4101]

The only thing that concerns me is with the P&O cruise November when we return from the Islands back to Brisbane (Quarantine ), and we have to go to work. I am waiting to book a Princess Cruise Adelaide to Melbourne -- Governments chopping chainging here with boarders Australia. We are not allowed out of the country Flights last I heard so cruising local. Thank you so much for good updates and cruise Personal are in my prayers and hope you make it back home.

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks Shar. Let's hope it all works out

[@davidkalbacker6033]

I very much enjoy your presentations - keep it up 👍

[@catherineb6561]

Love your videos, keep them coming. Take care

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thank you! Will do!

[@johnfrancis4809]

Thank you Alfie and good journey home.

[@dm75thRanger]

Yes I would love for you to keep makikng videos even from your Home.

[@captneilmurray6055]

Hi Alfie , Thanks for your update ,very informative. Cheers Neil

[@miszced]

Subscribed

[@mlfierro1447]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@davidbartlett2908]

Hi Alfie, I am glad to be on your channel. Keep up the great work and the fantastic videos that you do. Hopefully 1 day you will sail into Boston or NYC and would love to meet you and your other half. Maybe a video of the boiler room and a quick walk thru of the bridge and behind the scenes in Customer Service. Dave

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks Dave! I'll see what I can do

[@susanbritton-giza5054]

Thanks! Coming from Cleveland Ohio!

[@ooptre8729]

I’m on the coral princess to Alaska cruise tour in August 2021 I’m hoping they have got things figured out by then

[@vickyb5935]

I would really like hearing your “weekly” take on what is going on in the cruise industry, so definitely a weekly news blog. I also really appreciate your willingness to show and talk about so much behind-the-scenes stuff, things we don`t get on other cruise blogs. Someone commented to me recently about “gosh people are still stuck at sea!!!” And I proceeded to tell them about Princess`repatriation....but how does this situation stand throughout the industry? -surely there aren`t still passengers stuck at sea and are other cruise lines also repatriating? Would appreciate hearing on this.

[@catherinehawkins1314]

Really enjoy your updates, please keep them coming as they are really interesting. I would take a ship over a plane, train or bus for safety and cleanliness and can't wait to sail again. Gutted as missing my Maiden Voyage on Enchanted Princess so planning where to sail next year. Hope you get home soon and safely.

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks Catherine

[@princessconsuelabananahamm1571]

Thanks for the video!!!

[@mariannef2318]

I think a weekly cruise news update would be great!

[@travelwithus750]

We r hopefully gonna get on the royal princess in October for our first princess cruise. Sure hope we get to cruise then. #2020 sucks

[@flowerfields4345]

I booked Msc seaside for September 19th hopefully we will board

[@irishinusa1615]

Good Morning Alfie, Many thanks - as always!! We are Elite with Princess and very much keeping ourselves updated. Right now we have moved all our cruises to 2021. Any update on Discovery? Will it still be released? we are booked on the inaugural cruise! Best wishes to you and all the Princess family. We miss you all very much! Fingers crossed you will be home soon & we have appreciated, do appreciate, your vlogs!!! Cheers

[@traceyweeks6897]

Thanks for your videos i do hope you can go home soon and yes please more updates!!!

[@atholf]

Your hair is always so neat. How many barbers on board?

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks Athol. Just the one crew member left cutting hair now I believe. You can see mine getting done in another of my videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJnWnYp-pLd-sLc

[@jfmezei]

Thanks for the pointer on the Resolute. Interesting story. Was a Canadian operator. and RCGS: Royal Canadina Geographic Society with whom the operator had partered. Their web site is still up, but apparantly they haven't been paying bills. As the Canadian arctic communities have been on stricter travel bans to ensure COVID doesn't reach them (insuffiocient medial facilities to treat patients), the cruise restrictions were imposed very strictly there. Wth regards to cruise ship retirements, I assume it is a very complex decision not just on ship's age, but also financing costs, operating/crew costs, and whether they can still fiull the ship. COVID19 adds a new twist: what if you need a 5000 capacity ship to carry 2500 passengers due to isolation, greater distance betene tables in dining areas etc. Which ships can be profitable running half enpty compared to before? There may be some areas of the world where normal cruise operations can happen, but in others, it make be "none at all" for a long time, or some with very strict restrictions. Domestic cruises from planes like New Zealand and Australia would be possible as they have their numbers under control. But you guys will have to get strict testing when you load your ship with crews from around the world (ro whenever crews switch ships). On the other hand, COVID is getting much worse. It took two months to get the first 86,000 cases. Now, they see 150,000 new cases PER DAY. And the americas are now the worst hit. Very bad numbers in Florida. If it continues this way, you will want to stay on your ship. So this may delay cruises in many areas of the world for quite some time. Only time will tell.

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks for following up JF and for your comment. I agree with you

[@cliffheise2155]

This was very interesting. Please continue the occasional vid's about the whole industry. Next, once a ship's down to its minimal manning number, what duties keep folks busy all day? Thanks.

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks for your question Cliff, I think I'll keep it and use it in my next live Q&A

[@langfordrae2064]

Very interesting, hope you keep the reports up. Wife and I had to cancel our latest booking with Princess, but would definitely like to go again.

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thank you, I will certainly try!

[@MrBlackReviews]

wow that would be sad to see the old Pearl go away!! that was my favourite ship! I never even heard about the birth that happened in 2016, that's wild!

[@stusmodels]

Funny how Pacific Pearl was your first ship as it was the first cruise ship I ever went on back in 2000 when I was 9 when she belonged to P&O Cruises as Arcadia. I also sailed on her when she was Ocean Village and my mum and dad went again with CMV.

[@cliffheise2155]

Alfie - another idea for a topic is how you got your current job. Did you start in an entry level position and move up? If one has ability, can one start in a junior officer job? Do you plan Tom return to a ship once your break is done?

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

HI Cliff, thank you. I am intending to (eventually) make a video about my career so far

[@nonacee5065]

Australia cruising is supposed to open 17 th Sept and we are hopefully catching Sapphire Princess on 19 th. Fingers crossed.

[@maurieshakespeare5835]

We're booked on Sapphire early November fingers crossed

[@2020davidg]

I'm not sure it will open on Sept 17... the only certainty is that it won't open before then. I hope it does... we're booked on a round trip Adel/Bris/Adel in Nov but I don't have high hopes.

[@angusolsen951]

I’d bet that’s a tentative date and there will be no cruises 2020.

[@jacquelinechristensen9231]

Thank you for the information.

[@katger56]

Thank you for these updates, Alfie - I am always excited to see that you have a new one posted! I am curious to know: is there is still someone onboard who coordinates leisure activities for those of you still manning the ship? Thanks for any light you can shed on that for me - I continue to hope for the best for all the yet-to-be-repatriated crew. I look forward to sailing again with you before too awfully much longer, sir! Cheers!

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Hi Kathie, we still have 1 member of the entertainment department who is happy to arrange nightly events and our HR manager is still onboard who is dealing with crew welfare. Obviously with fewer crew onboard, work load has increased in some cases and so many of us prioritise our spare time for fitness and rest

[@katger56]

Thanks for your reply!

[@roberttarter3589]

Hi, your attitude is wonderful and very professional. I would feel comfortable having you work on bridge. Can you show a bit more places on the ship and where balance of the crew get to relax on off work hours.

[@iliseandersen193]

This is not related to this video but a question on the Coral cabins. Are the bunks on the Coral on the wall so they stick out or recessed in the ceiling so the completely disappear? Do you by chance have a pic of a quad / triple cabin with the bunk stowed? Thanks so much!!

[@andreasniggemann]

Special thanks for the end of the video. Want to sail again!

[@robertmckeon4579]

Thanks Alfie wonderful content on all stories ,can you also give some Australian content

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks Robert, I'll see what I can dig up!

[@hilares-adventures2429]

love that idea, look forward to it

[@jeremy1350]

CMV ships have been seized in port, Crew and other issues have come to light. I said, on another video series, that second hand ships are in serious trouble. All those old ships in Europe and abroad are not cost effective even if they are popular among cruisers. Cruise lines are saying that the newer ships even at lower capacity are the most useful money wise when cruising begins again. But its all speculation though, second hand ships might not make it out of this alive. Good to see you Alfie. Keep us posted.

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Thanks Jeremy

[@larrysaffles625]

Looking forward to going to Alaska next May. Obviously this year got cancelled with Princess.

[@espnluver7525]

When cruising I sure hope that the only permanent change is the crew serving the buffet this would be soo much easier for me to handle if it didn’t impact the cruise industry that I luv so much

[@melStephens1994]

I would love to hear Cruise’s news from you, especially princess cruises, my home away from home. I had a cruise booked in October on the sapphire princess, I am sort of hoping that the Australian government will hurry up and been cruising over here so that I can get my deposit back… If they don’t, I’ll have to cancel, there is no way I can go because my traveling companion will not be able to make it across here from the United Kingdom. Hope that you get home very very soon, it has been a long process.

[@gksnider]

We still have to worry about the CDC and their apparent sluggishness in working with the cruise lines so they can sail out of and into US ports.

[@simontravelstheworld]

Greg Snider How about the cruise lines telling lies to CDC about crew members with Covid?

[@cadriftr]

@@simontravelstheworld How about the CDC telling lies about this flu since January. The CDC is a private company, not apart of the government like people assume. They are corrupt to the core. Flow the money.

[@jonlarsson8553]

Hello. Just wondering what that is hanging on your drapes. Would you show it to us. It looks interesting.

[@donnaschuepbach3830]

Are you talking about the monkey made with towels? Princess trait although they probably won't do it once we resume cruising.

[@scottrance2818]

CLIA made a statement yesterday no sailing out of US ports 'til Sept 15th minimum.

[@philipwheeler6397]

Do you think where new ships are coming online like P&o Iona an older ship in that fleet will be sold of

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Hi Philip, that is quite normal within the industry but going forward I'm not sure what they will be doing. Perhaps new builds will be delayed so they can make the most of the ships they have, especially if ships are now commanding a lower sale price

[@amsmith123]

Great video Alfie, what do you do onboard? Looks like you're a 'two & a half stripper'. I was with Cunard on the QE2 in the late 80s, different times then.

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Hi Anthony. I'm the senior second officer onboard, you can find out a bit more about me in my live streams. Indeed they are! Welcome to the channel

[@vickyb5935]

Really enjoy your blogs Alfie...every time I tune in am hoping you`ve made it home...but still not!!! You talked about carnival selling off ships - but who in the current situation can even afford to buy them???

[@kylalady]

I went on my honeymoon on the pacific Pearl 2013 great memories

[@lizf4717]

Have you been assigned to the same ship or a new one.

[@philipwheeler6397]

CMV ships have been impounded by uk coastguard for crew welfare Good luck hope you get home soon.

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Yes I did see that Philip after filming. Thanks for the info. Let's hope they find everything in order or rectify any issues soon

[@trbarton743]

I’m booked on the Ruby Princess, November 23, 2020 out of San Francisco to Hawaii. Do you think that cruise will happen?

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Tough to say at this stage Tom. But provided there isn't a second spike in the US and provided Hawaii slacken their regulations it is very possible. Just 3.5 months ago we were still cruising, who knows what another 5 months will bring!

[@michaelnunnery6394]

Yes it is indeed bad news from London Tilbury A 2.5 million pound rescue package between CMV and Barclays Bank has fallen through CMV is down by the bow with five compartments flooded There’s very little chance that they will survive

[@Tatyana_2373]

I have a cruise booked for February 28,2021 on the freedom..I want to know is the freedom one of the 6?

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Hi Mercedes, unfortunately l do not know which ships at this time. I'll bring you an update when I do

[@Tatyana_2373]

@@SameShipDifferentDay thank you

[@MrWiganDave]

Not great news for CMV then. Hope they can secure funding.

[@stevensamuels7708]

Still no news on Celebrity - we have a balance to pay on 6th July!!

[@perdbeer6713]

Imagine what the outlook for the shipbuilders looks like.

[@mentonish]

Ponant the french cruise line start local cruises from early july, nice-nice ect

[@Tatyana_2373]

How are you?

[@donnaschuepbach3830]

CLIA said NO u.s. cruising until after Sept 15th.

[@grayday14]

can my wife and 3 kids travel to New Caledonia from Manila bay ? if possible I would love to get them home after 5 months being separated

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Hi Graham, I'm not sure what you mean in this regard? As in to embark a ship and sail to New Caledonia? Unfortunately unless you can afford to charter a cruise ship, I can't see that being a viable option! I hope you are reunited soon though

[@grayday14]

@@SameShipDifferentDay I know it is complicated unless you had a cruise organised ,no one can do anything nowadays ,i hope they will come home next month if 1 more flight is organised this week

[@javierbetancourt9388]

💯

[@fionacharrington7709]

No surprises here. Harsh truth is - the cruise industry will take decades to recover back to its hayday

[@jilbertecherry8359]

Hum

[@AxelQC]

I don't see cruises happening in the US this year. The virus is spreading across the country, especially cruise ports in California, Florida, and Texas. Health officials fear a resurgence in the fall, so it may be 2021 before sailings happen.

[@maryhoward7813]

Cruise ships are responsible for so much filth and pollution being dumped in our oceans. Happy to hear that there will be fewer ships, and hopefully this "retiring" of ships continues. Cruise ships have ALWAYS been an incubator for viruses.

[@swlee482]

The vaccine is come out September maybe !

[@donnaschuepbach3830]

Maybe Alfie doesn't get the latest news while at sea because this was all over the US news stations yesterday.

[@quartytypo]

Cruising is finished until March. Then the virus should be gone.

[@MullahSteinberg]

No offence but just being sensible, any cruise with American passenger are going to be at risk no matter how you are going to screen, you just need One SILENT CARRIER. ... no thanks