Cruising choices with an active Pandemic

[zig]

Immunizations are not 100% effective so there is a possibility of contracting COVID whilst traveling/ cruising.

 

[tgh]

We have worked closely with local authorities to ensure that immediate medical attention is provided should the need arise

Weasel words really...means.. we will dump you at the nearest port where the local "medical system" will take care of you …
Some US folks have, in the past, paid insurance for high level medevac facilities, private jet home to 6* care.. but I very much
doubt this facility is what SS are offering

 

[JohnPhelan]

Immunizations are not 100% effective so there is a possibility of contracting COVID whilst traveling/ cruising.

Yes, but because the viral load of a fully-vaccinated passenger will be comparatively low, they will not be highly contagious and the level of the infection passed to another person will likewise be low.

 

[Gogo65]

I'm waiting for Viking to make a decision on their Egypt River cruises that start again in August given that CDC has stated recently that Egypt is a total no go zone now. Full payment for a 28 trip is due in a few weeks. Of course we can't go, but will be interesting to see the dialogue that Viking tries out.

Pushka, we had a Viking Egypt cruise cancelled last year and had no issues what so ever with getting a full refund.

 

[tgh]

(source ) Cruise Law News

Cruising from Israel (scheduled for June from Haifa, Israel to Limassol, Cyprus) cancelled due to ongoing deadly violence, according to a crew member who wishes to remain anonymous.
Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas now heading to Cyprus to meet Anthem of the Seas where it will transfer 50 crew members. Anthem will then sail to the U.K. and Odyssey will sail to the U.S.

 

[cqtiger]

Biggest issue with Kimberley cruises is that they are in WA.
Did someone say lockdown?

 

[Port Power]

Biggest issue with Kimberley cruises is that they are in WA.
Did someone say lockdown?

For me, that’s the good news. At least I know I can go on a Kimberley cruise. It was South Australia that locked Western Australians out last month, myself included.

 

[drron]

US cruising shows signs of life.
Royal Carribean given permission to do test cruises from Florida.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/tourism-cruises/article251674538.html?

Permission given for Alaska cruises from the continental USA without need to stop in Canada.

President Biden signs Alaska tourism act to allow cruise ships to visit the state this year

President Joe Biden signed the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act into law which will allow cruise ships to visit Alaska.

www.usatoday.com

But not the best start.

Royal Caribbean crew members test positive for coronavirus, disembark in Spain as passengerless ship sails to US

Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Odyssey of the Seas, dropped off several crew members in Spain who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Pushka]

Viking Egypt cruise for December now transferred to Med Cruise for 2023. One day.

 

[Anna]

This may have been posted before but Crystal are starting intra Bahamas cruises in July, for vaxxed and negative-tested pax only.

Hope they remember the crew and others who may go onboard will also need to be vaxxed and negative-tested.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Hmmm. Cunard is still planning on their Aussie cruises by the looks of it for November 2021 onwards. For their UK cruises this year you have to wear masks at all times while indoors, except while eating and drinking. Not sure what to make of that given most of the time seems to be either eating or drinking!

 

[k_sheep]

My Antarctica cruise originally booked for Jan 2021, rescheduled for Dec 2021 has been cancelled. Our deposit has been changed into future cruise credit, if not used by Dec 2024 we can apply for a refund.

Groan.

 

[tgh]

A fair description of current cruising choices

 

[SydneySwan]

A fair description of current cruising choices

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Why aren't the rowers masked up?

 

[drron]

And have they been vaccinated?

 

[tgh]

they are all vaccinated….

 

[RooFlyer]

Oh oh ...


A Mediterrean cruise ship has been barred from making a routine stop at Malta’s Valletta cruise port Monday after two passengers tested positive for Covid-19.

The passengers on board the MSC Seaside, who were not travelling together, reportedly returned positive test results on Monday forcing them and the groups they were travelling with into isolation, reports The Washington Post.

MSC Cruises removed the pair from the ship on Tuesday during a stopover in Siracusa, on the island of Sicily, before continuing on its normal scheduled route.

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MSC Cruises does not require passengers to receive a Covid-19 vaccination before travelling with the company.

No other cruise members have tested positive for the virus.

 

[Port Power]

Ridiculous that all passengers are not fully vaccinated. That should be the first requirement.

 

[drron]

And the Venetians are not Too happy with large cruise ships.

"No Big Ships" Protesters Try To Block Cruise Ship Departure

By Giulia Segreti (Reuters) The first cruise ship to leave Venice since coronavirus restrictions were eased set sail on Saturday, but some local residents protested over the return to normal,...

gcaptain.com

 

[odysseus]

Ridiculous that all passengers are not fully vaccinated. That should be the first requirement.

Two American state governors completely disagree with you, with the result that cruising return plans there are in some disarray.