FJB Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Ok we are taking a chance that ‘rona protocols/vax & testing requirements are NOT returning this winter. We just booked our first post-rona cruise on the Celebrity Millennium leaving out of San Juan in February. We booked Aqua Class because it included tips, wifi, and adult beverages. Concierge class was more expensive when adding the extras and standard verandas were not a lot cheaper. Worth it to us to spend a bit extra For the larger cabins. If mandates return, we are screwed because we did not purchase travel insurance. Fingers crossed. Jammies inside out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanneB Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 It sounds like you got a pretty good deal. Celebrity has always been generous with their deals. Hopefully, the mandates do not revert back. I don't think it will return, as we have generally managed, not really controlled the spread, but have coped up with the situation. I think 2023 is a good year to book a cruise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GretchenL Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 On November 3 I disembarked Silhouette after a Southampton to Miami transatlantic. For the TA cruises, Celebrity still required vaccination, but not boosters, so of course there was a lot of COVID onboard. There were no PA announcements about it; it was just word of mouth "the people we traveled with are in quarantine." Etc. My husband and I got the new boosters before our flight to London; even so I came home feeling unwell, testing positive today. It was bad enough with all passengers vaccinated; I can only imagine how bad it will be this winter when willfully unvaxxed are onboard. At least my symptoms are relatively mild; I hate to think of how sick I'd be if I did not have that recent booster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 On 11/5/2022 at 2:32 PM, GretchenL said: On November 3 I disembarked Silhouette after a Southampton to Miami transatlantic. For the TA cruises, Celebrity still required vaccination, but not boosters, so of course there was a lot of COVID onboard. There were no PA announcements about it; it was just word of mouth "the people we traveled with are in quarantine." Etc. My husband and I got the new boosters before our flight to London; even so I came home feeling unwell, testing positive today. It was bad enough with all passengers vaccinated; I can only imagine how bad it will be this winter when willfully unvaxxed are onboard. At least my symptoms are relatively mild; I hate to think of how sick I'd be if I did not have that recent booster. You know all the latest data shows that people who don’t get the boosters are less likely to get the ‘rona to begin with so your arguments are somewhat laughable but you do you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emrys Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 10/27/2022 at 2:01 AM, FJB said: Ok we are taking a chance that ‘rona protocols/vax & testing requirements are NOT returning this winter. We just booked our first post-rona cruise on the Celebrity Millennium leaving out of San Juan in February. We booked Aqua Class because it included tips, wifi, and adult beverages. Concierge class was more expensive when adding the extras and standard verandas were not a lot cheaper. Worth it to us to spend a bit extra For the larger cabins. If mandates return, we are screwed because we did not purchase travel insurance. Fingers crossed. Jammies inside out. @FJB, fingers crossed for you! I don't think the protocols will return, especially now that the CDC is out of the picture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser44 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 I also don't think the protocols will make a return! But you should still take out travel insurance no matter what! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineF Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 I agree with the insurance, just in case. I also think the protocols will not return. It isn't as bad as last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share Posted December 2, 2022 12 hours ago, KristineF said: I agree with the insurance, just in case. I also think the protocols will not return. It isn't as bad as last year. I hope you are right - I don’t want to wear a mask on my vacation! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emrys Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 On 12/2/2022 at 2:08 AM, FJB said: I hope you are right - I don’t want to wear a mask on my vacation! Throw that mask away! Unless you're cruising in Australia! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall James-Vargas Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 @FJBAlthough cruising with a mask wasn't the worst thing, I am certainly glad the masking protocols have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Kendall James-Vargas said: @FJBAlthough cruising with a mask wasn't the worst thing, I am certainly glad the masking protocols have changed. I would probably forfeit my money before cruising with a mask. Only wore one less than an hour in total the last 3 years so definitely not wearing one for 7 days. So fingers still crossed for the February cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall James-Vargas Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 @FJB I wouldn't be too worried about it. That's pretty impressive. I can't say the same. I was wearing a mask daily for about 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Kendall James-Vargas said: @FJB I wouldn't be too worried about it. That's pretty impressive. I can't say the same. I was wearing a mask daily for about 2 years. Dang! My local health officer closed my business over my non-enforcement of mask wearing among my employees and customers. She took me to court and I won. Reading the cruise news articles and cruiser comments for the last year where the crew was still required to wear masks But in some cases the cruise customer was not required, I really felt for the crew - what a 2 class society we created... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall James-Vargas Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 @FJB Wow, that's very impressive! I think closing a business over the idea sounds a bit extreme. I totally agree, if the guests aren't required to wear a mask, the crew shouldn't need to either. I have seen crew members sweating in their mask, while social distancing. For example, lifeguards who are forced to wear a mask outdoors in extremely hot temperatures. I think that's not fair. If someone is saving my life, I don't care if you are wearing a mask or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 44 minutes ago, Kendall James-Vargas said: @FJB Wow, that's very impressive! I think closing a business over the idea sounds a bit extreme. I totally agree, if the guests aren't required to wear a mask, the crew shouldn't need to either. I have seen crew members sweating in their mask, while social distancing. For example, lifeguards who are forced to wear a mask outdoors in extremely hot temperatures. I think that's not fair. If someone is saving my life, I don't care if you are wearing a mask or not. I think most mainstream cruiselines have removed the mask mandates for crew members Finally. But unfortunately some school districts are bringing the masks back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall James-Vargas Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 @FJB I'm very glad! Yes, when I drop my daughter off at school I see teachers and staff wearing them. For the young ages, I don't find them that effective. But my children do enjoy licking them while wearing them, which I find pretty disgusting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted Friday at 02:58 AM Author Share Posted Friday at 02:58 AM 30 days away from our 1st post ‘rona cruise, so just finished completing the online check-in. Exciting! So far, no return of the face diapers on cruises so it looks like we are in the clear. The stars, moons, and sun are lining up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall James-Vargas Posted Saturday at 02:15 AM Share Posted Saturday at 02:15 AM @FJB You are too funny. I believe you are the first person to call masks "face diapers." Thanks for the exciting update. I know some ports are still recommending masks, but most policies have become much more relaxed. I was very excited when cruise lines allowed their crew to have optional masking. https://www.cruisehive.com/royal-caribbean-and-celebrity-ditches-mask-requirement-for-crew/83443 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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