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53 minutes ago, Jerl4738 said:

On the Gem now. They definitely have upped sanitary measures. What concerns me most about this cruise is getting off and facing all the panic going on back home!

What's it like poolside, at the bars? Observation deck? We're supposed to be on Joy 3/22; still on the fence and wondering about the atmosphere on board. Are you still allowed to have fun? Thanks!

Not necessarily paranoia just awareness! Sometimes the things you see at the buffet at the best of times can be hair-raising. Excellent point about direct transmission, good callback to that classic by the Police: Don't stand so close to me. 🙂

1 minute ago, Bear Down said:

We leave the 21st on the Escape and everybody that I've told that we're going on a cruise thinks we're nuts. A little extra hand washing and probably eat at the restaurants and not the buffet (because, welllllll…… people are pigs), and I'm sure we'll be fine.

I heard that crew do the serving at the buffet now, so passengers aren't necessarily touching all the ladles and tongs etc. Anyone know if that's true?

NCL Joy out of San Pedro to Mexican Riviera on March 22. We are going, with the expectation of a sparkling clean ship and lots of room at the pool. Can't control possibility of quarantine but will wash hands well and often.

I appreciate this forum; thanks everyone.