More & more port cities are pushing back against cruise ships. The mega ships have to be part of the issue, with 5,000 passengers overwhelming the local community.
@@Hawkeye2001 I. Couldn't agree more...building amusement parks at sea... more than likely great for the 5000 plus that'll fill them but a turn off for many ports...good insight 👍🏻
Your correct. It’s more than just ports, it’s the economy.. people have proven they still want to make up for Covid years and travel, but I think we hit that peak this year. Things are going to slow down until Main Street starts picking back up. However that is also part of the plan, as many of these lines will start to retire older ships when this happens. Although many live these smaller ships, they are less profitable then the new mega ships and will be the first to go.
@@nickpacaccio8540 I don’t disagree, but I will say this… having sailed on Allure (an Oasis class ship) I never felt crowded. In fact very much the opposite.. with the exception of the elevators..
I visit Port Canaveral a lot even when I don't cruise from there. Quite a balancing act with cruise, space and shipping industry at that port! I read the Port Authority is going to relocate Bluepoints Marina to put a new cruise ship berth in that spot. The place the Port Authority proposed that just got shot down would be quicker and less expensive to do in the short term vs relocating Bluepoints Marina. The SS United States should be preserved at a Marime museum however the cost is the biggest barrier. I have a feeling it is going to be turned into an artificial reef.
Enterprise was a nuke, there was no way to save her. No way to pull her reactor and save the ship…. As for the United States, Millions have been spent trying to save her and we still have ended up here. Unfortunately she is probably past saving at this point just from a structural point of view.
@@sccarguy8242 Also to add on to that, according to the SS United States Conservancy, the hull of the ship is in remarkably good shape. It just needs to be repainted. The interior is gutted, but otherwise structurally intact. So its far from a lost cause beyond just optically.
Great report. At the -:55 mark, your caption names the ship "Start of the Seas." That would be an original name but I'm sure it's just a typo. Keep making these awesome videos, Doug.
Good morning Doug! I think an artificial reef is in order. It would be a new beginning for her and become useful once again. Thanks for the updates and have a great day.
Mornin' Doug! Sounds like Port Canaveral has outgrown its real estate. I do share the concern of another comment in that at some point there will be drop in demand. I suppose, if that happens, we'll be back to the days of occasional great cruise deals and opportunities for last-minute bookings. Not all bad for cruisers, but I'm guessing cruise lines are still carrying a fair amount of debt.
Good morning Doug, I think there is more to this Port Canaveral than meets the eye, I’m curious. I will miss seeing the ship , when I go to IKEA. I would like to see her made a reef , then scrapped. Thanks Doug.
Hopefully MSC will still move the Grandiosa over in the fall of 2025, since we're booked on it in Feb 26. Hate to lose the great deal we gad on a suite 😮💨
Since the SS United States is totally gutted on the inside and it’s just the shell of her former self, I think that taking her out to sea one last time and sinking her as an artificial reef to provide a home for sea life would be a fitting tribute to her legacy.
@@skittlesandfriends5710 there are a couple of UA-cam videos touring the interior and Engine room. This ship was reported to do 40 knots in its hay day. She is faster than an aircraft carrier
The Port Canaveral terminal issue is just a taste of what's to come with all these massive ships that are on order. This could be the downfall of several itineraries when they don't want to be overrun by these ships. I fear in the next 20 years, you'll see Alaska greatly reduced or gone completely. They can't handle the ships there now let alone anything bigger. Ports with a bridge will cease because the smaller older ships will start to go away. Vancouver can barely handle the Royal Class with the tides as it is.
Such a tease Doug showing a ship we can’t sail on because Royal Caribbean wants us Americans to sail on their trash! Yet we can’t sail on Marella. It’s a shame the lack of conservancy didn’t have a plan for the Big U! They just did nothing to raise interest their whole entire ownership. If people saw restoration progress it would have meant something.
I think the cruise boom is expanding too rapidly and there will a correction in not too many years time.
More & more port cities are pushing back against cruise ships. The mega ships have to be part of the issue, with 5,000 passengers overwhelming the local community.
@@Hawkeye2001 I. Couldn't agree more...building amusement parks at sea... more than likely great for the 5000 plus that'll fill them but a turn off for many ports...good insight 👍🏻
Your correct. It’s more than just ports, it’s the economy.. people have proven they still want to make up for Covid years and travel, but I think we hit that peak this year. Things are going to slow down until Main Street starts picking back up. However that is also part of the plan, as many of these lines will start to retire older ships when this happens. Although many live these smaller ships, they are less profitable then the new mega ships and will be the first to go.
@@sccarguy8242 if they retire the 2,000+ ships my crusing days are over...crowds...even if civil are not for me...thanks for your thoughts 👍🏻
@@nickpacaccio8540 I don’t disagree, but I will say this… having sailed on Allure (an Oasis class ship) I never felt crowded. In fact very much the opposite.. with the exception of the elevators..
I visit Port Canaveral a lot even when I don't cruise from there. Quite a balancing act with cruise, space and shipping industry at that port! I read the Port Authority is going to relocate Bluepoints Marina to put a new cruise ship berth in that spot. The place the Port Authority proposed that just got shot down would be quicker and less expensive to do in the short term vs relocating Bluepoints Marina. The SS United States should be preserved at a Marime museum however the cost is the biggest barrier. I have a feeling it is going to be turned into an artificial reef.
How we as a country choose to save other all around but not ships like the SS United States or USS Enterprise (CV-6) is baffling to me
Enterprise was a nuke, there was no way to save her. No way to pull her reactor and save the ship…. As for the United States, Millions have been spent trying to save her and we still have ended up here. Unfortunately she is probably past saving at this point just from a structural point of view.
@@sccarguy8242 CV-6 is the world war 2 Enterprise not the nuclear powered one
@@sccarguy8242 Also to add on to that, according to the SS United States Conservancy, the hull of the ship is in remarkably good shape. It just needs to be repainted. The interior is gutted, but otherwise structurally intact. So its far from a lost cause beyond just optically.
I live in Cape Canaveral. Scrapping the terminal project is a very smart move. Currently when ships are in port, the TRAFFIC cannot be handled .
Great report. At the -:55 mark, your caption names the ship "Start of the Seas." That would be an original name but I'm sure it's just a typo. Keep making these awesome videos, Doug.
Good morning Doug! I think an artificial reef is in order. It would be a new beginning for her and become useful once again. Thanks for the updates and have a great day.
Thank you Doug. I haven't thought about it before, but your videos are the PERFECT length!
Any else agree?
Thank you. Glad you enjoy them.
Yay! So excited for Star of the seas! 👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Morning Doug
ty for your updates.Have a wonderful Junior (Friday) Thursday 😊
Thanks Doug. I hope you have a great day as well 😊
Love ur updates so much ur a joy to watch Doug! ❤😊❤❤😊😊❤
Love starting my day with you Doug ! Thanks for all the great info !
Thanks for watching !
Thanks for the update Doug! 👍🏻
You’re welcome .
Port Canaveral will eventually have to expand somehow, some way. Thanks Doug, Happy Thursday!
Mornin' Doug! Sounds like Port Canaveral has outgrown its real estate. I do share the concern of another comment in that at some point there will be drop in demand. I suppose, if that happens, we'll be back to the days of occasional great cruise deals and opportunities for last-minute bookings. Not all bad for cruisers, but I'm guessing cruise lines are still carrying a fair amount of debt.
Happy Thursday Doug! ❤😊❤😊
Thank you for the news. Always interesting. Have a great Thursday!😊
You’re welcome .
Good morning 🌞 Doug. Thanks for the updates.
Very welcome Karen.
Thank you Doug.
You’re welcome .
Thank you Doug
Very welcome
It’s clear the economy is a concern given the economic pointers that show a turndown.
Good morning thank you Doug
Good morning Doug,
I think there is more to this Port Canaveral than meets the eye, I’m curious. I will miss seeing the ship , when I go to IKEA. I would like to see her made a reef , then scrapped. Thanks Doug.
Good morning Doug...thank you for reporting 🛳️
You’re welcome.
Good its getting too crowded.
Good morning Doug thanks for the updates 👍
You’re welcome .
Hopefully MSC will still move the Grandiosa over in the fall of 2025, since we're booked on it in Feb 26. Hate to lose the great deal we gad on a suite 😮💨
Since the SS United States is totally gutted on the inside and it’s just the shell of her former self, I think that taking her out to sea one last time and sinking her as an artificial reef to provide a home for sea life would be a fitting tribute to her legacy.
She isn’t gutted. Her interior is removed. All the structural components are still there.
@@thereissomecoolstuff Thanks for the Clarification about her interior, I appreciate it.
@@skittlesandfriends5710 there are a couple of UA-cam videos touring the interior and Engine room. This ship was reported to do 40 knots in its hay day. She is faster than an aircraft carrier
The Port Canaveral terminal issue is just a taste of what's to come with all these massive ships that are on order. This could be the downfall of several itineraries when they don't want to be overrun by these ships. I fear in the next 20 years, you'll see Alaska greatly reduced or gone completely. They can't handle the ships there now let alone anything bigger. Ports with a bridge will cease because the smaller older ships will start to go away. Vancouver can barely handle the Royal Class with the tides as it is.
No respect for a grand olde lady.....😂
Last time I saw the S.S. United States She looked Bad
and being Towed to Fla would be Tricky..
Good am Doug.
Such a tease Doug showing a ship we can’t sail on because Royal Caribbean wants us Americans to sail on their trash! Yet we can’t sail on Marella. It’s a shame the lack of conservancy didn’t have a plan for the Big U! They just did nothing to raise interest their whole entire ownership. If people saw restoration progress it would have meant something.
Man it was the only decent PC shot I had.
@@CruiseRadio yes but it’s sad we can’t cruise on her..
So Doug, you've been around for some time now. Whom do you believe to be the greediest people in the cruise industry?
Every cruise industry CFO
@@CruiseRadio Lord, have mercy.