WHATEVER you do, ROYAL...don't......

[johnjen]

...get into police mode and start enforcing:
- Where we can go, or when....ZONING areas at certain times;
- Tell us constantly when to wear the mask or when we can remove it;
- Remind us of social distancing by prodding a stick in between us;
- Wait for us to board and tell us our favorite venues are closed (or events) due to lack of staffing
Now, the surveys and questions about our health status pre-boarding is fine. Just let everyone enjoy the vacation we paid for. We don't want to be constantly policed or bothered.
If THIS is the future of cruising, count us out.

[Milwaukee Eight]

Obviously, you must not like the Washy Washy video playing in the cabin on boarding day. Lol

[John&LaLa]

26 minutes ago, johnjen said:

...get into police mode and start enforcing:
- Where we can go, or when....ZONING areas at certain times;
- Tell us constantly when to wear the mask or when we can remove it;
- Remind us of social distancing by prodding a stick in between us;
- Wait for us to board and tell us our favorite venues are closed (or events) due to lack of staffing
Now, the surveys and questions about our health status pre-boarding is fine. Just let everyone enjoy the vacation we paid for. We don't want to be constantly policed or bothered.
If THIS is the future of cruising, count us out.

 

Parts of that is very likely the short term future. I'd suggest you hold off booking until things settle down

[CRUISEFAN0001]

10 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

Parts of that is very likely the short term future. I'd suggest you hold off booking until things settle down

You can count on new rules, and those being enforced for a while.  None of those listed in the original post are all that big of a deal for most people...and smart moves to ensure the slackers are addressed proactively.  Good moves from our vantage point.

[ZoeyVictoria]

The only thing they could do to upset me would be to block the view of the water from my balcony or refuse to feed me.  Those are the two main things I want, the rest can wait if necessary.

[johnjen]

1 hour ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

Obviously, you must not like the Washy Washy video playing in the cabin on boarding day. Lol

Well....they were already running that on our last cruise LOL....actually I found that very entertaining!

[johnjen]

47 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Parts of that is very likely the short term future. I'd suggest you hold off booking until things settle down

Oh believe me, that's on the agenda....Australia here we come this Christmas instead of cruising.

[livingonthebeach]

Now...Now... Let's have a positive mindset and look at all the annoying things that will go *poof*:

 

1. No bad hygiene

2. No Children out of control

3. No Cutting in line

4. No putting food back in the buffet line (if it still exists)

5. No self serve in the WJ (if it still exists)

6. No lounge chair hogs

7. No overuse of the elevator

8. No saving seats

9. No traffic cones

10. No belly flop contests with 10,000 people huddled around the pool

 

There are at least 10 good things to look forward to... 

 

[jimdalva]

10. No belly flop contests with 10,000 people huddled around the pool

 

Hey, I was Belly Flop Champ 3 cruises running. Until I had to retire when I lost all that weight.

[kwokpot]

24 minutes ago, johnjen said:

Oh believe me, that's on the agenda....Australia here we come this Christmas instead of cruising.

That's assuming Australia will be accepting foreign tourism. You'll have to wait and see about that.

[ownedbypets]

28 minutes ago, johnjen said:

Oh believe me, that's on the agenda....Australia here we come this Christmas instead of cruising.

 

I've flown to Australia and it's a long flight. I would have to decline if the were enforcing you to wear a mask.

[Penguin11]

Quest will be allowed. However all participants must wear a full hazmat suit.

How will bras and high heels look on that🤔?

[bouhunter]

34 minutes ago, johnjen said:

....Australia here we come this Christmas instead of cruising.

If they'll let you in.

[dplusd]

1 hour ago, johnjen said:

...get into police mode and start enforcing:
- Where we can go, or when....ZONING areas at certain times;
- Tell us constantly when to wear the mask or when we can remove it;
- Remind us of social distancing by prodding a stick in between us;
- Wait for us to board and tell us our favorite venues are closed (or events) due to lack of staffing
Now, the surveys and questions about our health status pre-boarding is fine. Just let everyone enjoy the vacation we paid for. We don't want to be constantly policed or bothered.
If THIS is the future of cruising, count us out.

Suggest you look for other vacation options for the foreseeable future.  Cruising will not be the same for a long time, if ever...

[Billy Baltic]

Don’t ..... get a confirmed case of the coronavirus onboard. It’ll be the end of RC. 

[lenquixote66]

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Parts of that is very likely the short term future. I'd suggest you hold off booking until things settle down

Perhaps rephrase to IF things settle down .

[John&LaLa]

2 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said:

Perhaps rephrase to IF things settle down .

 

Nah, I'm good. Things WILL settle down.😉

[lenquixote66]

1 minute ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Nah, I'm good. Things WILL settle down.😉

I hope so,I really do but I am not sure.

Bye the way I love the picture you use.It reminds me of my grand dog.😀

[atb]

I just want to be on a cruise - enjoying the balcony, and view of the ocean, and food 2 or 15 times a day.  Also adult beverages.  don't forget the adult beverages!

[zekekelso]

2 hours ago, johnjen said:

...get into police mode and start enforcing:
- Not climbing up on the rails
- Tell us constantly not to swim while falling down drunk
- Remind us to wash our hands to prevent noro
- Wait for us to board and tell us our favorite venues are closed (or events) due to maintenance 
 

 

Changed that up a bit for you. Cruise ships are always policing things. 

[livingonthebeach]

(cont)

 

- Not waiting for us at the pier when we are two hours late for boarding

- Refusing to serve us more drinks as we crawl up on all fours to the bar

- Sending us to the naughty room when we get caught smuggling booze

- Confiscating our irons, candles, matches and fireworks

- Refusing boarding when we forget our passport

- Refusing boarding when we're sick as (fill in the blank)

- Not letting us throw things and people overboard

 

Too many strict rules -- will have to postpone. 

[ONECRUISER]

14 minutes ago, atb said:

I just want to be on a cruise - enjoying the balcony, and view of the ocean, and food 2 or 15 times a day.  Also adult beverages.  don't forget the adult beverages!

Funny should say that. 25yrs ago tried to eat all of the 14 Meals served in one day. By time hit 8, was about done, end with Midnite Buffet total of 11...

[zekekelso]

10 minutes ago, ONECRUISER said:

Midnite Buffet

 

Kids today... what's a midnight buffet?

[grapau27]

2 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Parts of that is very likely the short term future. I'd suggest you hold off booking until things settle down

+1

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, kwokpot said:

That's assuming Australia will be accepting foreign tourism. You'll have to wait and see about that.

Paulines cousin lives in Australia.

They have been told no one can come in or go out of Australia for the rest of 2020.

Edited May 5, 2020 by grapau27