Could Carnival Leave Jax?

[jaxlongtimer]

Major prestige line Crystal Cruises is out of business.  Just closed it's US offices and 3 ships seized.  Line first sailed in 1990.  Killed by COVID.  Looks like this industry will come down to survival of the fittest.  Of course, less competition will yield higher prices in time.

Wonder if this will impact bookings with other cruise lines.  Not a pretty picture when one closes down.

The End of Crystal Cruises as Company Headquarters Shuts Down

The luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises comes to an end as employees receive termination letters and headquarters shuts down.

One of the most prestigious cruise company's in the world is no longer. Crystal Cruises employees in the US all received termination letters this week and will no longer be returning to work.

The crew onboard the Crystal Cruises ships received the news through the Captains of the vessels, while no official announcements have been made by the company President or representatives ashore. Crystal Cruises earlier suspended cruises through April 29, 2022, with River cruises suspended through the end of May 2022....

https://www.cruisehive.com/the-end-of-crystal-cruises-as-company-headquarters-shuts-down/65539