Ayla4m

Hi all!  Not a first time HAL cruiser, but haven't been since 2019. Is this policy on their website correct? We have to wear masks embarking/disembarking, shore excursions, etc? 

"Masks on board are recommended but not required indoors or outdoors. We highly recommend guests wear a mask in the World Stage and other entertainment areas, casino, spa treatment rooms, Club HAL and during other congregate events. Masks are required to be worn during the entire embarkation and debarkation process and on transportation during any Holland America Line organized shore excursions, on tenders to and from ports, and in the onboard Medical Center.   
When going ashore guests must be prepared to follow all local guidance regarding masks and physical distancing. The status of local guidelines will be shared with guests prior to disembarkation at the destination.  
Health experts advise that guests use a higher-grade mask while indoors (such as KN95 or surgical masks) that have two or more layers, completely cover the nose and mouth, fit snuggly against the side of the face and have a nose wire. Please note that visors and face shields will not be accepted as a substitute for a face mask. Holland America Line will be providing complimentary surgical mask(s) on board with replacements available upon request."

1 minute ago, cruisegirl1 said:

Are you sailing HAL?  The article notes that it is just 4 ships. 

 

Hope you enjoy your anniversary cruise. 

M

Yeah....oosterdam in 2 weeks.  Its not going to make or break our cruise for sure, we just really want some relaxtion time away. Just feel like it would have been nice for holland to notify their passengers themselves.  I will try the appetizer portion of the entree route that people have been mentioning. I like that idea better, don't need tons of food, just looking to venture out of the comfort zone in the culinary realm 🙂 Thanks for the well wishes!

Figures this happens right as we're going on our once every ten years anniversary cruise...was looking forward to trying some new things. Pretty ridiculous if the portions are small anyways to do this. Especially when we paid so much just for the cruise itself....nickel and diming us all the way....also would have loved communication from holland america to its customers this month that will be affected by it. Not a peep.