Not Holland, but I'm going on the Carnival Dream in December 2020 (IF it isn't cancelled)!!!
I have no problem with social distancing and mask usage.
The ONLY reason I booked (in July 2020) is because the cruise with tax was about $500 and Carnival gave me a VIFP offer with $500 ONBARD CREDIT!!! I've never ever seen such a large amount of onboard credit! I'm not part of the Players Club (it was not a Casino rate). I just COULD NOT pass up what is essentially a free cruise! The onboard credit will pay my gratuities, a Cheers beverage package, and I'll have a little spending money left. I just need shore excursions and a premium WIFI plan, and I'll be golden.
Shore excursions that are compliant and safe are what I'm worried about most.
I'm excited to be a "pioneer" of the New Cruising Age. I'm figuring that while the ship is well booked, the ship will not sail at capacity because of cancellations from fear of COVID-19, and a disinterest in Carnival's mask and social distancing policies, and whatever changes that will occur.
The buffet will change drastically. The pools will be closed too, I'm sure. Watching people smoking with a face mask on is going to be interesting.
I'm not going expecting anormal cruise. I actually have 0 expectations except to have fun and chill.
Would you go on a "socially distance" cruise
in Holland America Line
Posted · Edited by Madhatter13
Not Holland, but I'm going on the Carnival Dream in December 2020 (IF it isn't cancelled)!!!
I have no problem with social distancing and mask usage.
The ONLY reason I booked (in July 2020) is because the cruise with tax was about $500 and Carnival gave me a VIFP offer with $500 ONBARD CREDIT!!! I've never ever seen such a large amount of onboard credit! I'm not part of the Players Club (it was not a Casino rate). I just COULD NOT pass up what is essentially a free cruise! The onboard credit will pay my gratuities, a Cheers beverage package, and I'll have a little spending money left. I just need shore excursions and a premium WIFI plan, and I'll be golden.
Shore excursions that are compliant and safe are what I'm worried about most.
I'm excited to be a "pioneer" of the New Cruising Age. I'm figuring that while the ship is well booked, the ship will not sail at capacity because of cancellations from fear of COVID-19, and a disinterest in Carnival's mask and social distancing policies, and whatever changes that will occur.
The buffet will change drastically. The pools will be closed too, I'm sure. Watching people smoking with a face mask on is going to be interesting.
I'm not going expecting anormal cruise. I actually have 0 expectations except to have fun and chill.