Could this be the future?

[govanguy]

Could this be the future for other cruise lines?

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/rigorous-genting-measures-show-what-cruise-lines-may-do-post-covid-19-era?NL=ST-004&Issue=ST-004_20200407_ST-004_762&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_1&utm_campaign=STRADE_News_Seatrade Cruise News Weekly Headline_News_NL_04072020_501&utm_emailname=STRADE_News_Seatrade Cruise News Weekly Headline_News_NL_04072020_501&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&utm_MDMContactID=35976886-75c0-46b1-9572-fbf383066243&utm_campaigntype=Newsletter&utm_sub=Seatrade Cruise News Latest Headlines&eM=31ca09fabe38c78bed1698fedac16ca43efae48788521de1dcefb938fcc19201&eventSeriesCode=ES_SEATRDCRSCTNT&eventEditionCode=MTM00SCC&SessionCode=Seatrade Cruise News Weekly (Newsletter)

[Georgia_Peaches]

Wow!  Lots to read there.  Any chance you could offer a synopsis?

[Chippytoes]

Just skimming the article, why hasn't some of this stuff always been done anyways...not saying it hasn't, but then again...🤔

[az_tchr]

Absolutely if cruises resumed with the Covid 19 still active.  Interesting scenarios and they make sense.  The only things missing in this scenario would be passengers and crew 

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

6 minutes ago, az_tchr said:

Absolutely if cruises resumed with the Covid 19 still active.  Interesting scenarios and they make sense.  The only things missing in this scenario would be passengers and crew 

 

I agree.

[twins_to_alaska]

But sadly still not enough to prevent infections with folk contagious up to 2 days before symptoms if they even get symptoms.

[foodgirl]

I could totally see self serve at the buffet going away and never coming back.  Less capacity in public rooms as well.  Interesting to see if cruise fares would go up as a result.   I just miss cruising.  Our upcoming cruise in June was for our anniversary and we were so excited.   We hope to be back soon.  

[4774Papa]

15 hours ago, govanguy said:

Could this be the future for other cruise lines?

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/rigorous-genting-measures-show-what-cruise-lines-may-do-post-covid-19-era?NL=ST-004&Issue=ST-004_20200407_ST-004_762&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_1&utm_campaign=STRADE_News_Seatrade Cruise News Weekly Headline_News_NL_04072020_501&utm_emailname=STRADE_News_Seatrade Cruise News Weekly Headline_News_NL_04072020_501&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&utm_MDMContactID=35976886-75c0-46b1-9572-fbf383066243&utm_campaigntype=Newsletter&utm_sub=Seatrade Cruise News Latest Headlines&eM=31ca09fabe38c78bed1698fedac16ca43efae48788521de1dcefb938fcc19201&eventSeriesCode=ES_SEATRDCRSCTNT&eventEditionCode=MTM00SCC&SessionCode=Seatrade Cruise News Weekly (Newsletter)

My wife had a reaction to all the cleaning sprays that were used on a cruise several years ago.   The prior cruise had the norovirus and disinfectant was everywhere in huge amounts.  That could be an issue with people having allergic reactions to so much spray.

[sdnich]

I was also on an Infiniti cruise thru the Panama Canal that had some people with  Norovirus and the chemicals did affect me I ended up with a bad cough that turned into a sinus infection. We have a cruise in September and are still on the fence of canceling before final payment we were so excited about this cruise to Canada!!

[Lastdance]

Well, unfortunately cruise lines, with their close quarters, have so much to think about for the future.  One case on a ship is one case too many, especially with underlining conditions.  It always amazes me about the age of 70, but so many need to have that approval by their doctor; however, that isn't necessarily the only restriction that may present itself.  I worry about a resurgence, along with the safety of ports, but know that things will get better and a vaccine will be found, along with proof of certain documents needed to board.  

Edited April 10, 2020 by Lastdance

[Mimiya11]

The buffets have to go!  Or at least stop self service!  

 

Love cruising but may be a long time before we cruise again until all these changes are made.   

[TeeRick]

Thanks for the article.  Perhaps some of these suggestions will be adopted at first.  Some will stick and maybe some will go away.  There is an increased cost to cruiselines that will be passed on to passengers.  I personally would love to see a joint committee of cruise industry officials and safety experts commissioned to come up with a guidance document.  Something like "Implementation of Safety, Cleanliness and Screening Measures post-COVID-19".   Maybe add a review by key passengers or even have a few on the committee.

Edited April 11, 2020 by TeeRick

[Oceangoer2]

I read all the articles...found one most interesting....the RCL loan situation...does anyone think RCL will crash and burn leaving all deposits in bankruptcy court?

[1SGCruiser]

15 minutes ago, oceangoer2 said:

does anyone think RCL will crash and burn leaving all deposits in bankruptcy court?

I think many of the cruise lines are in the same boat (sorry!).  We may see many fewer cruise lines after this is all done. 

 

Due to that concern, we cancelled our October 2020 TA on Apex - even though the final payment wasn't due until 24 July.  We did it early for three reasons: 1) We doubt things will clear up sufficiently by October, 2) I'm over 70 and doubt my doctor would sign the permission to cruise letter for me and lastly 3) Our chances of getting our deposit and airfare refunds back are better now than later when Celebrity may be more cash strapped  or even bankrupt.

Edited April 11, 2020 by 1SGCruiser

[floridacruisers]

 The only cruise I have currently booked with Celebrity is a T/A on the Reflection next year. It is a non refundable deposit so the most I could be out is $200.00. Not happy about that, but I can live with it. In the meantime, I do have a cruise booked on HAL which is refundable up to 90 days before. Will hang on to the T/A as long as I feel there's a chance that the virus will have burned itself out by then. If not, oh well. As my mother would always say.."and this to will end"....

 

   Phil......floridacruisers

[davekathy]

1 hour ago, floridacruisers said:

Will hang on to the T/A as long as I feel there's a chance...

Let Celebrity cancel the cruise. Then you can get the refund (including your $200.00 NRD) or 125% FCC. 

[cruznjan]

I remember when norovirus was the issue. So, what did the cruise lines do? They built bigger ships putting more people at risk for such outbreaks. Whatever they do in the future, they'll be out for recovery/profits.