craig01020

1 hour ago, ECCruise said:

How would you possibly know that no one was refusing to travel on NCL because of no masks.

Because I didn't see anyone on this forum whining about a 100% vaccinated, unmasked ship when NCL resumed cruising.

Some folks are never happy. If you want to wear a mask when there is no requirement you are free to do so.

Relax. Covid's not even a big deal if you're vaxxed.

Seriously, I'm confused at everyone's love of masking because just a few months ago NCL had a "no mask required" policy and it was great!  I didn't see anyone refusing to travel on NCL because of no masks.  If the rules say to wear a mask, then I'll do so.  But I would prefer to return to the bare-faced policy from just a couple of months ago.

Now, we've got folks saying they hope we are ALWAYS required to wear masks. That's just weird.

On 1/2/2022 at 8:59 PM, UKstages said:

i hope they don't lift the mask requirement.

Me too. There are some really ugly people out there! 😷🤪

If my 2019 self could read these posts, I'd be thinking "what the heck?!"

Remember when chair hogs and tipping were hot topics?

5 hours ago, Thain said:

Hello, I have read up on this to make sure I understand the process.

 

Trip Cancellation
Up to 100% of your trip cost reimbursement for unused prepaid expenses if you cancel your trip due to COVID-19 diagnosis or if you are required to Quarantine by a Treating Physician or Government Agency.

The key wording here is "up to 100%". That's clear as mud.

12 minutes ago, szpal said:

Medical Center is called.

Those four words are the key. I'm sure in hindsight you wish you just disembarked and sought medical attention on shore.

Sorry for your troubles.

I was hoping for something great for October 2023, but I was very underwhelmed.

Glad I didn't wait and previously booked on a different cruise line.

😴

2 minutes ago, bigwake said:

My spouse and I are currently waiting to be assessed , I'm PCR - , spouse negative . The people in charge to be honest couldn't run a fish n chip stand . Zero for marks , bad taste in our mouth with service from NCL. I think the cruise industry can't handle the terrible ferrocious common cold like big. That's the end of the big numbers cruising for at least 2 generations 

Looks like you posted this after a few cocktails.  😵

39 minutes ago, Sand and Seas said:

Also have seen at least five people wearing CDC vests.

I need to get one of those for my next cruise!

Funny how Cruise Critic hasn't reported any news since Dec. 23. I would think recent events would qualify.

4 hours ago, Av8torcrj said:

How bout once the worldwide pandemic has at least subsided

I hear you, but it HAS subsided before, only to get worse again. I was on the Gem in October with no masks, and it looked like things were getting better...then they went kablooey again!

2 hours ago, ontheweb said:

And no worries about mask rules on a virtual cruise.

...or pants!

If the cruise is 100% vaccinated then you're protecting people from having a cold. It's time to stop the insanity!

I was on the Gem in October with no masks and it was wonderful...it felt like 2019!

I booked a Jan. 9 cruise on the Bliss back when NCL was promoting "no masks required". That policy wasn't changed until after final payment date, or I would've cancelled. I don't want FCC, so I'll just suck it up and wear a mask when I need to.   😷

8 hours ago, classy_cruiser said:

Has anyone actually been quarantined for being a close contact on a Caribbean excursion? Thought it was more Bermuda/Europe related 

That's a good question. I wish I knew. For now, I'll stay paranoid.

I'm not afraid of covid (I'm triple vaxxed). I'm concerned with the overreaction of being near someone with a stuffy nose.

I still plan to go into ports. I just don't want to be on a list of close contacts.

Just now, julie3fan said:

Craig, can't you cancel excursions online?

Yes and no. Yes for some other cruise lines. No for NCL. 😠

I'm still going on my Jan. 9 cruise on the Bliss, but I've decided to cancel any booked excursions that include transportation. I'm not afraid of catching covid, but I don't want to be identified as a close contact in case someone else on the bus does.

Now I just have to endure calling NCL.

I have a Jan. 9 cruise. Two days ago I was 90% sure I was going to cancel. Now I'm 90% sure that I'm going. I decided to be cautious and not fearful. I'm flying cross-country for my cruise two days before. and have been reading all the horror stories of cancelled flights. I found this link which shows recent flight delays and cancellations and realized that, even though there were a lot, it wasn't that many.

If we cancel, we could get 100% FCC because NCL recently brought back Peace of Mind, but I already have two other cruises planned for this year, neither of which are NCL.

Am I crazy? Maybe...maybe not. I'm triple-vaxxed and ready to go. I'm going to get a covid test before we fly. I also plan to do a covid self-test the morning of my cruise. If, God forbid, it's positive, I'm not even going to the pier. Yes, I know I'll kiss my money goodbye, but it's worth it to avoid a kerfuffle at the pier.

Good luck to you in whichever you choose.

On 12/29/2021 at 1:58 PM, CarolinaMamma said:

I want to thank whoever shared this source for at-home proctored tests. I ordered mine Monday afternoon and received them today (Wednesday) morning. 

Thanks for the link. I just ordered some!

We're on the Bliss, leaving Jan. 9th. Flying to L.A. on the 7th.

If you asked me this yesterday, I would've said, we're not going. I decided to be cautious and not fearful.

So, it's a YES!

I cancelled using Peace of Mind in September. My FCC did not include the insurance.

Just now, glennmartin said:

if its pos your better off going to the port that way you get FCC if you dont you will not get a penny

I'd rather lose the money that go through the hassle of trying to get my luggage back and having someone try to detain me for quarantine.

But that's not going to happen...probably.  🙏

40 minutes ago, flcraigs5 said:

If the ship sails on the 5th I'm going.That is unless I dont pass the covid test at port. That scares me more than anything!

I have one box of at-home covid test. I plan to use it in the morning on the day my cruise departs. If it's positive, I'm not even showing up at the pier. 😬

If it's negative...let's cruise! 🛳️

2 hours ago, craig01020 said:

I, too, have a Jan. 9th cruise. I am 90% sure I will cancel.

I think the 10% part of me is winning the debate. 😷