Free Cruise leaves Monday, would you go?

[VitaLuna]

Yep, I’d go (and I’m an RN 😉) I’d wipe down the cabin with my Clorox healthcare hydrogen peroxide wipes (work against all crud, including Norovirus) and skip the buffet entirely, but those are my normal precautions anyway. 

[Midwestgal]

Yes I’d go. Things are still pretty good  as far as cruising goes so now is probably a better time than in a month..... my opinion

[Edhoff]

Sure would, give me some washy washy stuff, a box of rubber gloves and I'm in.  Just found a 7 day out of Baltimore leaving this sunday for 199 interior 299 window but wife wont go😪

[evandbob]

3 hours ago, asalligo said:

Yes, Port Canaveral, Carnival Liberty just to Nassau and Freeport, short drive from my house. Without Corona Virus this is a no brainer. 

 

 

I wouldn't bother with an okay ship, lousy ports, possibly too many "kids" and too short a cruise.  I can drive to the port but no thanks.  Virus has no bearing on my decision.  Maybe if Carnival provided $500 - 1,000 casino cash I might consider it.

[outdoors27]

Id definately take. Go...

[asalligo]

I am going, Balcony 7422.  I died doing what I loved! 

[Gamecock_Cruiser]

I am getting $10-$50 cruise plus OBC offers showing up over the next two weeks. If It wasn't tax season and didn't work at a CPA firm, I would be going! 

[Badfinger]

Not a snowballs chance in heck would I go on a cruise right now...at any price.

 

And I am not living "in fear", just living sensibly.  There will always be cruises in the future.

 

My concern is not so much for getting sick, but just getting trapped on a  cruise ship and/or in quarantine for weeks because somebody else got sick.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mbarker10]

Heading on a cruise I just booked last week, leaving 15th... so yes I'd go on a free one lol. The Bahamas is free and clear of the virus, and while there's some risk of quarantine, I personally feel it is fairly minimal.

[MzOhioLady]

12 hours ago, asalligo said:

I am going, Balcony 7422.  I died doing what I loved! 

I'm glad you are going!! Have a great time!

[firefly333]

I would go if I could. Once I get thru a few errands I'm going to call and see if any last minute deals.

 

Also booked next month if nothing else, but for sure I'd take a free cruise.

[MBP1]

Nope not a chance. I know lots of people love cruising, but right now its too risky and new cases are popping up daily. I could definitely see someone selfish ignoring some symptoms just to take advantage of a cheap/free cruise. Worst case scenario a week long cruise could turn into a 2 week floating quarantine. 

[beargrass1]

 Worst case scenario a week long cruise could turn into a 2 week floating quarantine. 

I don't see the problem with a two week floating quarantine.  

[amyotravel]

19 minutes ago, beargrass1 said:

 Worst case scenario a week long cruise could turn into a 2 week floating quarantine. 

I don't see the problem with a two week floating quarantine.  

Well, at the very least, that is not worst case scenario. A bad situation for many, sure, but not worst case.

[embarkation75]

No doubt I'd go! At this point with covid 19 likely already existing in most communities I'm more likely to get it at work/while shopping than going on a cruise to the tropics! Embarkation!

[pc_load_letter]

Yup

[glrounds]

Doing a 4-dayer out of Long Beach this Sunday . . . couldn't pass up $100. Now it's being marketed for $80 ! ! Too cheap to stay home quick trip to the port. I don't worry about Corona and I'm the age that is the most vulnerable to bad results. Just got off the PANORAMO 5 weeks ago. Now back at it.

 

 

[sfaaa]

Real cruiser would never pass up on a free cruise even if it is a life and death situation.

[Aprilfoolx]

Well as of today (3/6) my place of employment (a medical facility) has banned all international travel and domestic travel for all employees unless approved by the office of the President until further notice.

Shoot... I am really hoping I will make it on my 4/9 sailing... 

[amyotravel]

4 minutes ago, Aprilfoolx said:

Well as of today (3/6) my place of employment (a medical facility) has banned all international travel and domestic travel for all employees unless approved by the office of the President until further notice.

Shoot... I am really hoping I will make it on my 4/9 sailing... 

Wow. You have until the end of the month to rebook for an FCC, right?

[Aprilfoolx]

6 minutes ago, amyotravel said:

Wow. You have until the end of the month to rebook for an FCC, right?

 Luckily I purchased the 'Cancel Anytime' insurance from Allianz when I booked. Gave them a call yesterday, and they confirmed I can cancel for any reason, anytime before the trip for full refund. 

 

I'm hoping it won't come to that. My travel was just for fun/vacation so it's not too bad if I need to reschedule. But yes, anyone at my place of employment who is currently abroad or travels internationally will have to face a mandatory 14 day self quarantine at home. So I imagine there will be people who happened to leave a week or two ago that may not be able to return to work. And for those who left the US and are not citizen (only visa or greencard holders), it's possible they won't be allowed back in the US if they have visited a high risk country.  But... of course, this virus could run it's course and be over within a few weeks to a month. So it's hard to really predict what will happen. People are just taking precautions to contain anyone who is sick.

 

[amyotravel]

33 minutes ago, Aprilfoolx said:

 Luckily I purchased the 'Cancel Anytime' insurance from Allianz when I booked. Gave them a call yesterday, and they confirmed I can cancel for any reason, anytime before the trip for full refund. 

 

I'm hoping it won't come to that. My travel was just for fun/vacation so it's not too bad if I need to reschedule. But yes, anyone at my place of employment who is currently abroad or travels internationally will have to face a mandatory 14 day self quarantine at home. So I imagine there will be people who happened to leave a week or two ago that may not be able to return to work. And for those who left the US and are not citizen (only visa or greencard holders), it's possible they won't be allowed back in the US if they have visited a high risk country.  But... of course, this virus could run it's course and be over within a few weeks to a month. So it's hard to really predict what will happen. People are just taking precautions to contain anyone who is sick.

 

That is awful for those who didn't know before they left or couldn't cancel.

[bahacca]

YES! I wish mine was closer! You know exactly what your risks are right now. Mine is 3 weeks out. Lots can happen with this in 3 weeks. 

[AmBear]

On 3/5/2020 at 6:34 PM, lazydayz said:

We have a free cruise coming up on March 21, which includes many freebies, including OBC and full drink package, and have decided to cancel it.  Just not worth it if the ship isn't allowed to dock anywhere, we get sick or there is a quarantine. While I realize none of these are likely to happen, I am sure those cruisers on the two Princess ships didn't think it would happen to them either.

 

There will be many more cruises in my future, but now just doesn't feel right.  We just returned on Monday from the three-night cruise on the Mariner out of Port Canaveral and had a great time.  But we knew going in this may be our last cruise for a while.  We came home to Tampa to learn of several cases of coronavirus here.  So while you can get sick anywhere, I would rather it not be on a cruise ship, and if I need to be quarantined, I would rather it be in my house than a tiny cruise cabin.

I stopped reading to write you,,,I Totally Agree!

The chance of getting sick on a ship, slightly higher,,,

The chance your cruise might be quarantined not high,

But its just not worth the risk to us right now!
We'll sit back in our comfortable home, and see what happens!

[AmBear]

On 3/5/2020 at 6:55 PM, tinleypark andy said:

Maybe a good time to go,. Anyyone cruiser with living brain cells would take every precaution needed in the climate we now are experiencing. I would imagine that all on board would be keen on taking the necessary safety measures (hand washing, washy-washy before eating, etc.), on any cruise they will be taking.

Like others have said, be careful, not fearful.

I can only speak of the men's bathroom being a man, but I've noticed a large number leave without washing while I'm at the sink washing my hands!

My wife asks did you 'pass gas',,joking of course,,,point is,,don't count on others doing the right thing!