Rare momofmab Posted May 23, 2020 #101 Share Posted May 23, 2020 No, I would not cruise if masks are mandatory. I wear them when I am out in public areas and know that I'll be around other people - but I make a point of only being at places where I need to wear my mask, for short periods of time. As the temps continue to heat up here in the South, I anticipate that I will begin to avoid (as much as I can) having to go places where masks are required (or suggested), as wearing one in 90+ degree heat and 150% humidity is not something that is tolerable for more than a few minutes. Breathing in high heat & humidity, even without a mask, can be an effort. As far as vacations, I will likely stick to places I can drive to and look to rent vacation homes rather than hotel stays. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted May 23, 2020 #102 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I'll be honest. Yes, of course I would cruise but I would most likely cheat like hell while wearing it. Can't smoke, eat, or drink while wearing one so it would most likely cover my chin and then I'd pull it up if I got hollered at.........just to lower it again once the hollerer left. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted May 23, 2020 #103 Share Posted May 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, momofmab said: wearing one in 90+ degree heat and 150% humidity Not possible. 😇 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted May 23, 2020 #104 Share Posted May 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, Computer Nerd said: I'll be honest. Yes, of course I would cruise but I would most likely cheat like hell while wearing it. Can't smoke, eat, or drink while wearing one so it would most likely cover my chin and then I'd pull it up if I got hollered at.........just to lower it again once the hollerer left. Another good reason to ban indoor smoking on cruise ships sailing out of US. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted May 23, 2020 #105 Share Posted May 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Milwaukee Eight said: Another good reason to ban indoor smoking on cruise ships sailing out of US. I don't smoke indoors on cruise ships. I smoke on the Lido deck. With the "lets ban everything I don't like" attitude, maybe we should ban alcohol on ships since I don't drink and it would save lives. 🙄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted May 23, 2020 #106 Share Posted May 23, 2020 24 minutes ago, Computer Nerd said: I don't smoke indoors on cruise ships. I smoke on the Lido deck. With the "lets ban everything I don't like" attitude, maybe we should ban alcohol on ships since I don't drink and it would save lives. 🙄 ...as well as people who cheat using their masks... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted May 23, 2020 #107 Share Posted May 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, CRUISEFAN0001 said: ...as well as people who cheat using their masks... No worries. Plenty of other cruise lines who would be practically begging for me to spend my vacation dollars with them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted May 23, 2020 #108 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Just now, Computer Nerd said: No worries. Plenty of other cruise lines who would be practically begging for me to spend my vacation dollars with them. Probably...enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted May 23, 2020 #109 Share Posted May 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Computer Nerd said: I'll be honest. Yes, of course I would cruise but I would most likely cheat like hell while wearing it. Can't smoke, eat, or drink while wearing one so it would most likely cover my chin and then I'd pull it up if I got hollered at.........just to lower it again once the hollerer left. Just curious what you would do if the ultimatum was wear the mask or be put off the ship at next port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted May 23, 2020 #110 Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Do you live in a basement 🤔 No above ground pool with a deck Edited May 23, 2020 by Jimbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted May 23, 2020 #111 Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, beerman2 said: Just curious what you would do if the ultimatum was wear the mask or be put off the ship at next port. Finish that cruise out with my mask on (I don't waste my hard earned cash), cancel any future cruises I had with them upon returning home and never book a cruise with them again. I do a lot of timesharing and could easily give up cruising if needed due to stupid, idiotic rules. To add: Thinking about it, there is a good chance I would simply sit in the smoking area with an unlit cigarette hanging out of my mouth and then if someone started to walk in my direction, I'd light it. Not really anything they could say at that point in time. Edited May 23, 2020 by Computer Nerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keksie Posted May 23, 2020 #112 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Now that we can go to the beach whenever we want (we went yesterday) I can wait to cruise. No masks were required at the beach. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted May 23, 2020 #113 Share Posted May 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Computer Nerd said: I'll be honest. Yes, of course I would cruise but I would most likely cheat like hell while wearing it. Can't smoke, eat, or drink while wearing one so it would most likely cover my chin and then I'd pull it up if I got hollered at.........just to lower it again once the hollerer left. Even if masks are mandatory, which I think they will be initially, I assume they will have exceptions like when you are eating or drinking. I don’t think smoking will be a problem since smoking will likely be banned by the CDC when cruises resume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted May 23, 2020 #114 Share Posted May 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, PhillyFan33579 said: Even if masks are mandatory, which I think they will be initially, I assume they will have exceptions like when you are eating or drinking. I don’t think smoking will be a problem since smoking will likely be banned by the CDC when cruises resume. You think? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingJoe09 Posted May 23, 2020 #115 Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) That's a no thanks from me! Why would you pay thousands of dollars for a vacation that you can't fully enjoy because of something uncomfortable over your face? It's madness to me why anyone would. To be perfectly honest, I'm much more worried about touching things than breathing anything - if they require masks, then gloves should surely also be mandatory? I can see why it may be mandatory to start with (mostly for PR reasons as the company could be slaughtered if there is an outbreak early on) and fair enough, I'll just wait until this is over. I've had 11 years of great cruises, I can easily sit out for a year or two, it will just make the next one even more special. Edited May 23, 2020 by CruisingJoe09 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted May 23, 2020 #116 Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, PhillyFan33579 said: Even if masks are mandatory, which I think they will be initially, I assume they will have exceptions like when you are eating or drinking. I don’t think smoking will be a problem since smoking will likely be banned by the CDC when cruises resume. And you base this theory on what evidence? Any cruise line who bans smoking completely will never see another one of my cruise dollars. Not to mention, the CDC is not a regulatory agency. Edited May 23, 2020 by Computer Nerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted May 23, 2020 #117 Share Posted May 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Computer Nerd said: And you base this theory on what evidence? Any cruise line who bans smoking completely will never see another one of my cruise dollars. Great, less smoke for us. Thanks 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted May 23, 2020 #118 Share Posted May 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: You think? The way the CDC has made it seem like their agenda is to ruin the cruise industry, I wouldn’t be surprised by anything they implement in the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 23, 2020 #119 Share Posted May 23, 2020 22 minutes ago, Jimbo said: No above ground pool with a deck Gotcha, i was confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted May 23, 2020 #120 Share Posted May 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jimbo said: Great, less smoke for us. Thanks Happy to be of service. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawmtweez Posted May 23, 2020 #121 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Absolutely not. I recognize their importance but physically cannot tolerate wearing one for more than 15 or 20 minutes at a time (yes, I am wearing one now when I go out--I just take care to keep any errands within that time frame). Even if I didn't have that problem, I can't imagine wearing it outside in the hot and humid Caribbean. Especially as a person who wears glasses. The fogging problem is bad enough already! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted May 23, 2020 #122 Share Posted May 23, 2020 11 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Do you live in a basement 🤔 Now now....one could have noted that they don't see mask-users in the trailer park either...but that would be so wrong to say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 23, 2020 #123 Share Posted May 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, CRUISEFAN0001 said: Now now....one could have noted that they don't see mask-users in the trailer park either...but that would be so wrong to say that. No, it was the fact he had to walk up to get to the pool. 😉 The other thought would be a high rise with pool on roof deck 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted May 23, 2020 #124 Share Posted May 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: No, it was the fact he had to walk up to get to the pool. 😉 Oh....kinda like going to deck 12,14, or 16 on a ship.... 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LXA350 Posted May 23, 2020 #125 Share Posted May 23, 2020 If you will need to wear a mask during the cruises, likely at specific venues then you will not only need to wear the mask in simmilar situations at sea but also on land. Hence we might just need to get used to eat that for the time being if we wish to travel or enjoy ceetain entertaiment (movies, theaters etc) masks need to be worn. Whoever doesn't like it always has the chance to sit at home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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