Diamond Princess ship cancels 11 sailings due to staffing challenges

[Host Mike]

"Princess Cruises canceled eleven sailings Monday afternoon on its Diamond Princess ship due to staffing challenges, the cruise line said, marking a delay in the ship's return to service in the wake of the pandemic."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2022/08/09/princess-cruise-diamond-sailings-canceled/10276562002/

[RichC]

I'm afraid the staff shortages will be with us for a long time.
The believe the original crew members have found other work during the shutdown and just prefer to stay home.

[Host Mike]

I'm closely watching for possible Diamond Princess November thru February cancellations. The current location of the Diamond Princess is a mystery to me.

[RichC]

With the current protocols just being relaxed, I'm thinking there might be some cancelations of various trips since they can't seem to get sufficient crew to handle the situation right now.
No less the increase in business from people who were waiting to book.
Good luck.