SS Future Re-Open Plan: Timing, Testing Needs??!!

[TLCOhio]

From a press release just put out this morning, it had this headline: “Royal Caribbean Group Extends Cruise with Confidence Policy Through April 2022” with these highlights: “Royal Caribbean Group is extending its 'Cruise with Confidence' cancellation policy to sailings through April 2022.   For new and existing bookings created by August 1, 2020, guests have the flexibility to cancel their cruise up to 48 hours prior to sailing and receive a full credit of the cruise fare for a future cruise through April 2022.”

 

Additionally, they noted that it: "applies to both existing cruise bookings and those made by August 1, 2020. In addition to easing concerns of booked guests, Fain says the policy enhances consumer confidence to schedule new bookings, knowing last-minute travel adjustments are allowed."   Clearly, consumer confidence is not high now.  From a marketing standpoint, they seek to restore that trust.  But, the unknown speaks to how, if this situation goes on and on, longer than anyone estimates now, then what is their risk in getting a refund or credit if a worst-case RCCL financial melt-down happens???

 

Full story at:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/PR-CO-20200506-912559

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

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[Observer]

1 hour ago, TLCOhio said:

From a press release just put out this morning, it had this headline: “Royal Caribbean Group Extends Cruise with Confidence Policy Through April 2022” with these highlights: “Royal Caribbean Group is extending its 'Cruise with Confidence' cancellation policy to sailings through April 2022.   For new and existing bookings created by August 1, 2020, guests have the flexibility to cancel their cruise up to 48 hours prior to sailing and receive a full credit of the cruise fare for a future cruise through April 2022.”

 

Additionally, they noted that it: "applies to both existing cruise bookings and those made by August 1, 2020. In addition to easing concerns of booked guests, Fain says the policy enhances consumer confidence to schedule new bookings, knowing last-minute travel adjustments are allowed."   Clearly, consumer confidence is not high now.  From a marketing standpoint, they seek to restore that trust.  But, the unknown speaks to how, if this situation goes on and on, longer than anyone estimates now, then what is their risk in getting a refund or credit if a worst-case RCCL financial melt-down happens???

 

Full story at:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/PR-CO-20200506-912559

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Panama Canal? Early 2017, Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco adventure through Panama Canal.  Our first stops in Colombia, Central America and Mexico, plus added time in the great Golden Gate City. Now at 29,809 views.

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I do not believe this policy applies to Silversea but rather to Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara. 

[Stumblefoot]

27 minutes ago, Observer said:

 

I do not believe this policy applies to Silversea but rather to Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara. 

True.  But, SS has followed the parent in the past, so probably will do so again.

[tosteve1]

Norwegian announced today they had a cash infusion allowing them to remain “afloat” for up to a year with no revenue. I think it might be close!

[106f]

I expect some of the debt strapped holding companies (NCL?) may have to sell off some of their small lines.  We could even end up with the same number of ships under fewer parent companies.  I just hope it doesn't turn into a race to the bottom like airline mergers. Everyone says "It's not like it used to be" but most of the luxury lines have held on to their identity after being sold to the big guys.

[106f]

Oops. Should have said debt laden instead of debt strapped.  I don't even know what that means.

[TLCOhio]

23 hours ago, tosteve1 said:

Norwegian announced today they had a cash infusion allowing them to remain “afloat” for up to a year with no revenue. I think it might be close!

 

Very good follow-ups above by tosteve1 and from 106f about NCL.  They are different from the Silversea parent of RCCL, but all of the three major cruise ship operators have common challenges and questions as to when and how this situation is able to start moving back into some form of operations and consumer confidence.  Agree with Stumblefoot that SS tends to follow later the pattern set by parent RCCL.

 

From the Reuters news wire earlier today, they had this headline: “Norwegian Cruise Line has enough cash for 18 months of no revenue -CEO” with these highlights: “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd's $3.5 billion in cash on hand will be enough to bankroll the company for "at least 18 months" without any new revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic that has halted voyages, Chief Executive Frank Del Rio said on Thursday. 'That's enough to cover our cash burn under a zero-revenue environment for at least 18 months, not 12, 18 months,' Del Rio told Reuters in a phone interview. The comments come a day after Norwegian completed a $2.4 billion fundraising through debt and equity offerings, giving the idled cruise operator needed funds to survive extended voyage suspensions due to the pandemic.”

 

It is not just NCL which has lined up billions of dollars in added capital.  RCCL and Carnival have made similar moves in order to be prepared for the long term.  PLUS, trimming back on planned future capital costs.  Sounds good and reassuring?  BUT, much of this "NEW CASH" comes at a price in needing to pay higher interest rates and/or putting these new investors ahead of some other past financial obligations.  Many of the "details" with these borrowings have important "fine print" that could be challenging in the upcoming months.  Right?  And, eventually this "new money" is not free and will need to be repaid??

 

Two of our last three cruises were through NCL's Oceania.  They had great itineraries and the size of the R-Class ships (684 passengers) worked well for our interests and style.  Not quite Silversea, but we were happy including our mid-February to early March 2020 New Zealand to French Polynesia adventure.  NCL's top-end cruise line is Regent Seven Seas. 

 

Full story at:

https://news.yahoo.com/exclusive-norwegian-cruise-line-enough-175849618.html

 

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[TLCOhio]

Not too much major "new" or major in the past week for quick, easy, comprehensive testing; airlines on their way to restoring service/flying schedules; consumer confidence jumping up, etc., etc.  Am I missing any key trends and new signs in recent days?   

 

From Town & Country magazine as shared by Yahoo news yesterday, they had this headline: “When Will it Be Safe to Travel Again?” with these highlights: “ 'When will travel reopen and what will it look like on day one?' These questions have obsessively preoccupied the entire travel industry since mid-March, when with each passing day it became more clear that the unthinkable was happening:  In so far as travel was concerned, it wasn't just about the loss of leisure and pleasure—it was also livelihoods. The travel industry contributes 10% to the world's GDP and sustains 1 in 12 of all global jobs (around 255 million people). ”.

 

Later in the story, this overview was shared: "The broad answer to when we can travel again boils down to three factors:  When we are allowed to.  When we feel safe doing it.  When the right transportation options are available (airlines with the right routes, ships able to set sail—and no quarantine awaiting us at journey's end).  As Jack Ezon, CEO and founder of the travel agency Embark Beyond, put it: 'In travel, there has always been a high season, a low season, and a shoulder season. We are in a wait-and see season.' "

 

In this lengthy review, here were the observations as to cruises: "The cruise industry has been especially hard hit by the pandemic, with infection spreading quickly on some ships, and cruise lines scrambling to repatriate thousands of passengers and crew. On March 14, the CDC issued a "no sail order," currently in place until July 24.  Since then, industry leaders have been in a huddle, figuring out how to devise and implement new health and sanitation and social distancing protocols—no small feat for ships. Many are not talking yet. And some are saying a bit too much, too soon."

 

Interesting details, comments and background.  Did not realize that tourism and the hospitality industry created so many jobs around the world. 

 

Full story at:

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/safe-travel-again-143000520.html

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

 

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[tosteve1]

Rapid testing pre-boarding for Covid and other viruses will be available very soon. Already rolling out in some areas. Repeat testing throughout a cruise will also be necessary, especially after excursions and ports. No test is 100% accurate, of course, so detailed plans for isolation and evacuation of positive tests will become a requirement for the cruise lines, I believe. Not an easy feat if you’re in the middle of the Pacific or other remote areas!

[TLCOhio]

On 5/10/2020 at 12:06 PM, tosteve1 said:

Rapid testing pre-boarding for Covid and other viruses will be available very soon. Already rolling out in some areas. Repeat testing throughout a cruise will also be necessary, especially after excursions and ports. No test is 100% accurate, of course, so detailed plans for isolation and evacuation of positive tests will become a requirement for the cruise lines, I believe. Not an easy feat if you’re in the middle of the Pacific or other remote areas!

 

Hope you are correct as noted above that such "rapid testing" will be available "very soon".  For me, that might seem a little optimistic. It seems there are many questions as to whether and if the operational mechanics for such testing will be widely used.  There are concerns that these tool can determine with high accuracy for whether a person now has Covid and/or if they had it in the past and now have safe/proven immunities, etc.  I will defer to those with better medical and scientific backgrounds/skills. My most current reading seems to indicate that there are still many questions and medical uncertainties for comprehensive, quick, easy testing.  Agree 100% that such testing needs to be done after such excursions and port stops for staff and passengers.  Having just arrived back from the South Pacific in early March, I agree that in some locations, the depth of testing and medical facilities are much more limited compared to other parts of the world.  Great sharing!!

 

Earlier this morning, I listened in for the quarterly financial reporting to Wall Street analysts by the CEO and CFO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.  Having had two of our last three cruises with Oceania (Middle East in late 2018 and NZ/South Pacific earlier this year), this is a smaller but comparable firm to RCCL that owns Silversea.  Much of the comments came from their highly-experience head, Frank Del Rio.  Among my key notes are: 

 

1. Only about half of their ship crew have been able to get back to their home countries after March 13 when they suspended all cruises.  Initially, they thought this shut down would only be just for a month. 

 

2. NCL says that their continues to be demand and customer interest in doing future cruises. They are prepared for up to an 18-month no-revenue period based on their current cash-on-hand.

 

3. They are prepared to preserve many traditional elements of cruising, but there will be certain changes.  

 

4. One of the biggest questions is as to when ports around the world will re-open.  NCL expects many “stops and starts” during this process and they know that they need to be “nimble” during this phased re-launch.  Del Rio was clear that it will take five to six months to get full fleet back in operations once they are allow to start resuming operations.

 

5. Del Rio thinks overall demand will be weaker and that a recovery will take time.  He cited their marketing ability and that they seek to avoid just being a "discount to fill ships" type of sales operation.  He strongly believe (or maybe hopes) that people “still want to cruise.”  He cited that a top factor in re-launching will be to regain consumer confidence and to regain the business momentum they had experienced in 2018, 2019 and early 2020.  He cited his firm as being a “sales and marketing machine.” 

 

6. Of special importance was his citing of their need to deal first with CDC in getting that agency’s “confidence” and approvals before they can move to focusing for consumer willingness to put money down and travel.

 

7. Del Rio was clear as to their plan to phase up by reopening with about five vessels a month to restart operations. He noted that there were question on whether certain of these itineraries would be available for visiting.  He is assuming six months to ramp up once they can commence. He is assume marketing will "make it happen", but they know it will be at lower occupancy levels. He does not know if governments will require them to sail at less than full occupancy.

 

8. He noted that their "booking curve" is about seven to nine months and that it "takes time".  Under questioning, he stated that they cannot project when they “get back in the game”.  He hopes there is “pent-up demand”. One comment was “nothing takes the place of time”.  One the question of if those within driving distance of port will be mostly among the first to return to cruise, he said that current, future bookings show a diversity of travel locations desired.  He said there is much interest for cruising to such areas such as Japan and Dubai where long flights would be needed. 

 

9. It was clear that they will need to run the business at a loss for a number of months in order to get "the cash-wheel flying".  He views in the big picture for 2020 as "a wasted year," with not a penny of net revenue.  Del Rio did a hypothetical example of starting Oct. 1 and how it would take a large of part of 2021 to regain operations and load factors, pricing levels, etc. Then, maybe 2022 would start to get closer to normal.  He hinted that  Maybe 2023 will be some form of normal. 

 

10. In summary, he noted that "lots of it is up to public health officials and government officials around the world."   He cited a need for "patience". He mentioned that he is glad that NCL only only 28 ships, most of them newer, in order to make this transition easier compared to some larger cruise operators. He mentioned that they have nine ship on order. 

 

Hope these notes and info items are of interest. It is not exactly about RCCL and Silversea, but many of these points and challenges are very similar among the three largest cruise companies.  NCL, owning both Regent and Oceania, has a sizable share of their business with somewhat similar customer bases in line with what Silversea targets.  Reactions, comments, likes, dislikes, etc.??

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

 

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During this NCL quarterly presentation this morning, here was one of their charts used to illustrate the plan to resume operations.  Key was step four where they were honest to indicate that it would take five to six months (once they are OK'd to resume by CDC, other nations, etc.) for a gradual, "phased" relaunch.:

(Open your screen/viewer wider to see these pictures larger/better!)

 

[tosteve1]

Abbott has shipped their tests and they are used at the White House. There are serious questions about accuracy, however. Quidel has just had their product approved. It uses the same system as currently used in many doctors offices now for flu tests. Flu tests are far from 100% accurate themselves, though. Rapid progress is being made. I think ultimately a two step test may be necessary. 
Of course, if you try to get on a ship and are sick at all, it shouldn’t matter what the test says...you should not be on a cruise!

[Stumblefoot]

14 minutes ago, tosteve1 said:

There are serious questions about accuracy, however.

What is your source to this claim?

[tosteve1]

NYU Langone declined to use the Abbott device in their ER. They were unable to confirm its accuracy. It’s likely a technique issue which is not unheard of in tests using nasal swabs. The story was in The NY Times. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/13/health/coronavirus-testing-white-house.html?searchResultPosition=1

 

further study necessary, obviously.

[Stumblefoot]

11 minutes ago, tosteve1 said:

NYU Langone declined to use the Abbott device in their ER.

Thank you!  Looks like Abbott has been active in disputing those findings over the past several hours, tweeting, “The Abbott ID NOW test demonstrated 91% sensitivity and 100% specificity in a separate study conducted in Washington state”, as well as claiming to CNBC, “the reported false-negative rate is 0.02%”.

 

As you noted, further study is certainly going to be necessary.

[tosteve1]

I am hopeful that an accurate test or tests will be available very soon. For those of us who lived through the AIDS epidemic in the ‘80s just the idea of having a test available this fast is miraculous!

[jpalbny]

27 minutes ago, Stumblefoot said:

The Abbott ID NOW test demonstrated 91% sensitivity and 100% specificity in a separate study conducted in Washington state”, as well as claiming to CNBC, “the reported false-negative rate is 0.02%”.

 

Um...

 

The false negative rate is 1-sensitivity, or at least it was when I went to school. 100% - 91% is 9%, not 0.02%. What kind of fuzzy math is this, Abbot?

 

They must be mixing their statistics. You could see this for example, when you do your initial testing of the assay in the lab, with a standard innoculum of virus. In that controlled environment, the test performs flawlessly (false negative <<1%). Then you get into the real world, tsting nasal swabs collected in a haphazard and inconsistent manner, stored improperly, and suddenly there are a lot more false negatives. In Abbot's defense, that's not necessarily the test's fault. Any test will underperform if it's not done right. 

 

But seriously, 91% sensitivity is NOT consistent with a 0.02% false negative rate.

[tosteve1]

Actually, sensitivity = true pos/true pos + false negative. I had to look it up, it’s been a while! Meaning, what percentage of people who actually have the condition test positive. 
unfortunately, when the condition is of low prevalence, most of the positive tests will be false positives. Which means you get kicked off the ship! Gotta love statistics!

[QueSeraSera]

3 hours ago, jpalbny said:

The false negative rate is 1-sensitivity, or at least it was when I went to school.

Still true JP, your professor(s) would be proud.  References available on request, or just search sensitivity of binary tests.  Actually found the search results quite interesting, activating some brain cells from chem engineering days.

 

1 hour ago, tosteve1 said:

Actually, sensitivity = true pos/true pos + false negative

Also true, but mathematically the same as JP's definition.  To avoid losing partial credit, I would rewrite this with parentheses as:

S = true pos/(true pos + false negative)

making clear that since a false negative is a person with the disease but not detected, the sum of true pos + false neg defines the total population with the disease that has been tested.  So, the definition of sensitivity makes sense.

 

4 hours ago, Stumblefoot said:

Looks like Abbott has been active in disputing those findings over the past several hours,

I'm thinking the Abbott tweet and the CNBC report referenced two different test.  Which leaves the question which test is most recent, most valid, etc because as JP points out, the two results can not be from a single test.

 

What about the Rutgers saliva test?  I'm not 100% sure I'm happy to do the nasal swab thing.... 

 

[jpalbny]

Thanks, QSS. Was just writing a version of what you said. Will post anyway, even though you've already made my point.

 

2 hours ago, tosteve1 said:

Actually, sensitivity = true pos/true pos + false negative. I had to look it up, it’s been a while! Meaning, what percentage of people who actually have the condition test positive. 

 

Yes, that formula is true. The sum of the true positives plus the false negatives is equal to 100% of the number of people who have the disease. So 100-sensitivity is still the false negative rate. False negative rate = the % of people with disease, who test negative = false negatives / true positive + false negative. FN/(TP+FN) plus TP/(TP+FN) has to equal 1. False-negative rate + Sensitivity = 100% [or 1].

 

2 hours ago, tosteve1 said:

unfortunately, when the condition is of low prevalence, most of the positive tests will be false positives.

 

Very often true, unless your test is very sensitive (very unlikely to identify false positives). Then it's still OK, even if the prevalence is low. But you are definitely correct, that when testing for rare diseases, there are many false positives (often more than true positives), because the sensitivity of most tests isn't good enough.

 

The part that blows people's minds is this: even if you have a test that's 100% sensitive and say 99% specific (only 1 in 100 normal people test positive), if you test a population of 100 people, with a disease incidence of 1%, your positive predictive value is only 50%.

 

Wrap your heads around that one: There is only one person out of that 100 who has the disease. That person tests positive. Out of the 99 who don't have the disease, the test will be positive in one of those people too, because of the 1% false-positive rate (false positives = 100% [or 1] - specificity). Two people test positive, and only one has the disease. 50% positive predictive value.

 

It's a rare test that has 99% specificity. Most have less. To clearly illustrate tosteve1's excellent point, if the test has 95% specificity, that means FIVE normal people will test positive. Now you have SIX positive tests, but only one of them really has the disease. Positive predictive valve just plummeted to 16%. That would be a lousy reason to miss your cruise!

 

And that's why I still have a job. We can't just order lab tests and let them make the diagnosis for us.

 

22 minutes ago, QueSeraSera said:

I'm not 100% sure I'm happy to do the nasal swab thing.... 

 

Yeah, I'm not excited to have a brain biopsy either. Afraid of what they might find!

Edited May 14, 2020 by jpalbny

[Stumblefoot]

Remind me to never quote CNBC ever again.  My brain hurts.

[tosteve1]

You explained that much better than me! Thanks!

[UKCruiseJeff]

18 hours ago, tosteve1 said:

Of course, if you try to get on a ship and are sick at all, it shouldn’t matter what the test says...you should not be on a cruise!

 

The discussion about test accuracy is interesting and what I think is of equal interest is what will be the set of actions authorities will impose on a captain and cruise line when a case of this or any new virus is detected after the cruise has left port.   We are dicussing this virus, but even if an accurate test becomes avaiable that then makes a passenger with a virus that isn't positive for Covid19 even more of a challenge.

 

What will be the mandated procedures (CDC for example .... but presumably every country will have there own) under which a cruiseline will have to operate in the future?  When there is a test that could tell whether a passenger has Covid19 or not if it is "or not" then knowing that it isn't Covid19 means that at that time the passenger has an unknown virus eg Covid20. That has to cause more problems than it solves.

 

What seems almost inevitable is once a passenger proves positive for a virus then authorities will insist on an instant change in on-board procedures perhaps with full in-suite lockdown and isolation.  But then where does the ship head to?  Wherever it is successful in landing passengers presumably would have to be in isolation and quarantine until authorities know what the virus is.  If it is a new virus then how do they do that and what do they do in the interim.

 

And whatever these processes turn out to be, can a cruise line actually operate as a cruiseline in an environment where there is a substantially higher risk that a cruise can effectively be instantly shut down with the possibility that the ship cannot be admitted to many ports, but if they are they are isolated and passengers on the follow on cruise may already be in the air or on their way to join the ship for the next cruise. 

 

It is difficult to visualise how things could normalise in practice after this pandemic.  It is the unknowns that are as problematic or more problemtic than the knowns.

 

Jeff 🙂

Edited May 15, 2020 by UKCruiseJeff

[jpalbny]

Interesting scenario, @UKCruiseJeff. I certainly agree; we will be pretty scared of any viral illness for the foreseeable future. The unknown is always scary but it's looking particularly terrifying these days. In the early stages it may well be difficult to tell a common cold from the virus which will become the next pandemic.

 

There is a pretty decent (according to some) viral respiratory testing panel which looks for a host of common respiratory viruses. So potentially someone with a viral syndrome who tests negative for COVID-19, but positive for a more typical, known, common cold virus, wouldn't have to be treated like Typhoid Mary. Robust testing like this could significantly reduce the risk of locking down the whole ship. However that comes at a price. I think it's like $200 a pop for that test panel.

 

But the amount of resources that would have to be devoted to testing for all of this stuff is mind-boggling. Certainly not something that cruise lines would want to do...they'd need a full-time complement of lab techs to run all of these tests, and a biosecure lab to run them in. And certification, and quality control measures... Just not feasible.

 

I guess we'll have to meet up for a pint somewhere else besides a cruise ship! Glad to have you back on the boards.

[TLCOhio]

As to the original topic/question, my sense is for the restoration of cruising, especially with Silversea, that things seem today as "cloudy" and uncertain as ever.  The two biggest questions remain as to how and when cruise lines can start moving to some sort of "normal"?  Much uncertainty as to when the CDC and other key health organizations will OK cruising AND under which specific rules/standards.  Then, getting the airlines flying and most key countries/ports being open?  And, testing being effective, easy and available???? 

 

From Barron's, a key business publication associated with the Wall Street Journal, they had yesterday morning this headline: “Coronavirus Is Making Airfares More Expensive, but Cruises Are Cheap” with these highlights: “The travel industry has been decimated by Covid-19. People aren’t flying or cruising the high seas. Now cruise operators are offering deals in an attempt to get people to get back on boats. Consumers shouldn’t expect the same from airlines.  Airfares are actually rising. It’s counterintuitive, but the cost of a flight was up in April and May. The reason is fairly simple: supply and demand. Most of the world’s commercial jet fleet is parked, so while demand has cratered, so has the supply of airline seats.”

 

This article's details continue with: "Travelers who want a deal can look for a cruise. They appear to be a more affordable option. Carnival (CCL), for instance, is offering five-day cruises in September 2020 for about $108, plus taxes and fees. That’s pretty cheap. The sale goes through May 20 if investors, or anyone else, feels like they need to get away.  Of course, a restart to the cruise industry—and a recovery in air travel—is predicated on improving virus trends. A flatter Covid-19 infection curve is good news. More effective treatments would be even better news. The best news, of course, would be an effective vaccine. That would enable the airline and cruise industries to recovery faster than most investors expect."

 

Clearly, certain cruise lines such as Silversea have not started to discount their pricing.  BUT, what will happen with pricing and "deals" during the coming weeks and months?  Many unknowns and questions right now??!!

 

Full story at:

https://www.barrons.com/articles/airfare-bargains-coronavirus-cruises-cheap-51589549611?adobe_mc=MCMID%3D63675991910152449790683593784297237554|MCORGID%3DCB68E4BA55144CAA0A4C98A5%40AdobeOrg|TS%3D1589553125

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

 

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[TLCOhio]

Below is what has just been posted this afternoon to update the potential dates when certain of the Silversea ships will be resuming their schedules.  Have much more to post from this morning's RCCL update to financial analysts about the quarterly results for the Silversea owner by CEO Richard Fain, their CFO, etc. 

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

INFORMATION ON THE COMMENCEMENT OF TRAVEL    

posted May 20, 2020

Silver Cloud:  E4200720016 - Silver Cloud will set sail on July 20, 2020
Silver Wind: WI201111010 - Silver Wind will welcome guests once more from November 11, 2020
Silver Shadow: SS200726007 - Silver Shadow will commence service once again from July 26, 2020
Silver Spirit: SL200717010 - Silver Spirit will set sail on July 17, 2020
Silver Muse: SM200716007 - From July 16, 2020, Silver Muse will resume sailing
Silver Whisper: WH200718009 - Silver Whisper will commence service once again from July 18, 2020
Silver Explorer: E1200723018 - Guests will cruise on Silver Explorer again from July 23, 2020
Silver Moon: MO201002010 - Silver Moon will set sail on October 2, 2020
Silver Origin: OR200822007 - From August 22, 2020, Silver Origin will resume sailing