BigAl94

I don't think that is much of a factor but there are many others 1. Hesitancy due to covid 2. Vastly increased pricing 3. Lack of overseas visitors (mainly USA & Canada) due to testing requirements to fly home. 4. Recession looming, inflation 9% and rising, massively increased energy costs. 5. Poor investment returns. 6. Bad planning by Celebrity. too many ships in Europe and not enough staff to give the expected service. All in all, a perfect storm hitting many sectors, not just cruising.

Netherlands requirements Health resources If you have coronavirus symptoms: Remain inside. Do not leave your home or hotel room. Arrange to be tested for coronavirus. Call 0800-1202 to schedule an appointment. If you test positive for coronavirus, you and any travelling companions must self-isolate in your holiday accommodation for two weeks.

Current Covid requirements in Holland Health resources If you have coronavirus symptoms: Remain inside. Do not leave your home or hotel room. Arrange to be tested for coronavirus. Call 0800-1202 to schedule an appointment. If you test positive for coronavirus, you and any travelling companions must self-isolate in your holiday accommodation for two weeks.

None of this is permitted.

They surely knew the risk they were taking before they left USA. Situation of their own making. When we had a similar testing and quarantine regime to return in UK our decision was that it was too risky so didn't leave the country. Many who took the chance and it didn't work out for them ended up severely out of pocket as insurance didn't cover them in the circumstances. There was no sympathy for them.

The best solution sadly as long as you have this restriction.

Simone Biles Selected as Godmother for Celebrity Beyond - Cruise Industry News

Strange as Solstice was dry docked and hull painted in January 2021 and Eclipse in February 2021. Where is Eclipse being dry docked this time?

Assuming the replacements are clean!

Is the correct answer! If you knew what they are wiped with in hotels and cruise ships, you wouldn't use them without washing and they're only changed if broken!