Cunard announces reduced passenger numbers due to staff shortages. - Transatlantic crossings not effected at this time.

[Lakesregion]

2 hours ago, Queenvee said:

Just got off the QM2 (May 1 TA) and was told by member of entertainment staff that they are facing serious staff shortages since many people in the hospitality industry (a) got other jobs while cruise ships were idled; (b) don't want to deal with the hassle of wearing masks and weekly COVID testing; and (c) can get higher paying jobs in other fields.  

Who would have ever thought that not everyone would be willing to subject themselves to unpleasant surroundings just to be able to say they were on a cruise ship. Maybe the crew is smarter than many of the passengers - Just saying.

[PORT ROYAL]

3 minutes ago, Lakesregion said:

Who would have ever thought that not everyone would be willing to subject themselves to unpleasant surroundings just to be able to say they were on a cruise ship. Maybe the crew is smarter than many of the passengers - Just saying.

Good point, but it was either to secure a long term future to provide for their families.
Or an if, but, possibly, maybe, who knows, could be, your guess is as good as mine (Cunard’s) of a possible 6 months contract sometime in the future, but it may not be continuous and you could be laid off without notice.

Wonder which offer took president?  Decision, decisions.

 

 

[njguy_south]

So, is the solution to simply “cancel” cruising? Shall we all give into a virus and stop living? Be Calm! And Press On!!!! So some really think crew would prefer to stay home and not work because of wearing a mask? The shortage is more complicated than and WELL above the viral fear.

 

Upper level crew members seeking to move on has been happening for over a CENTURY. A cruise line can honestly survive a ship director leaving (regardless of ship division). In all of my cruising, it has NEVER been influenced by a particular ship director. It is the everyday staff we encounter who make our cruise special and memorable — and they need and want a job!

 

So stop cruising, give into the virus and the fear, and deny the average crew member a valuable job that supports not only themselves, but also their families at home.