Chris Wong and Riley Tench

[Mikew0805]

52 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

If he doesn't go back uintil July or August, startup date would still be 60 to 90 days out............Like a November startup.

LOL Okay, whatever you say. 🙄

[Jimbo]

2 minutes ago, Mikew0805 said:

LOL Okay, whatever you say. 🙄

Just an opinion like yours and everyone else on this site. So whatever you say.....

[grandgeezer]

He must be a U.S. citizen, he took time to bash the CDC, but he neglected to comment, except for a few ships sailing under very stringent protocols, the rest of the world is not sailing also.

[cruisegirl1]

6 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Looks like July is what I am thinking.

 

6 hours ago, Mikew0805 said:

My hope has been July or August. Fingers crossed...

Sadly - I think you are both a bit optimistic.    I certainly want to  sail, but I am  not expecting RCCL to sail from the US  this summer.  Hopefully late fall/early winter.   Just my opinion

 

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[Sea Dog]

1 minute ago, cruisegirl1 said:

Hopefully late fall/early winter.   Just my opinion

 

You could very well be right. Hopefully in the next month or two we will have a better understanding of what the future holds for us.

[Jimbo]

Fauci on CNN right now.......   up 70,000 new cases this week  compared to last week.

 

Edited April 12, 2021 by Jimbo

[BND]

5 hours ago, Heymarco said:

Good point, but 60-90 days is for the entire process. I wouldn’t expect to see casino staff brought onboard for the duration of that, maybe 30 days early tops.

They still need to go back earlier just like all ships crew/staff.  Every crew member has to be retrained for muster, evacuations, fire, all kinds of emergencies.  The casino staff doesn't just walk onboard and work, neither does anyone else.  If you pay attention in muster drill, you will see dancers, singers, casino staff, etc all there working.  There's a bit of training that all staff and crew has to do and it's not a week or two.  I'd be willing to bet, he reports 60 days out minimum.

[toad455]

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

Fauci on CNN right now.......   up 70,000 new cases this week  compared to last week.

 

 

 The Spring break aftermath....

[BND]

4 hours ago, grandgeezer said:

He must be a U.S. citizen, he took time to bash the CDC, but he neglected to comment, except for a few ships sailing under very stringent protocols, the rest of the world is not sailing also.

Chris Wong is a UK citizen.

[John&LaLa]

8 minutes ago, Heymarco said:

 

I respectfully disagree. Normal training is expected to be done after boarding in addition to working normal shifts. It could easily fit in a shorter amount of time. 30 days is plenty of time for additional cross training and ship prep for a casino host. With other sailings we have not seen crew coming back that early. They may bump to 6 weeks to allow for two week quarantine after boarding but that’s it. 

 

You should apply for a job in HR

 

So much knowledge 😉

Edited April 12, 2021 by John&LaLa

[kidless]

7 hours ago, Heymarco said:

Good point, but 60-90 days is for the entire process. I wouldn’t expect to see casino staff brought onboard for the duration of that, maybe 30 days early tops.

I don’t even think non-essential workers like Chris need even to be there 30 days before cruising. Especially if vaccinated in their home countries. 

[Mapleleafforever]

7 hours ago, Jimbo said:

They may have other jobs to learn, since the staff will be reduced. Thus they will need more time then 30 days.

The new norm of working on a cruiseship is going to be completely different once they start backup.

Like how they house them. 

[Jimbo]

40 minutes ago, Heymarco said:

 

I respectfully disagree. Normal training is expected to be done after boarding in addition to working normal shifts. It could easily fit in a shorter amount of time. 30 days is plenty of time for additional cross training and ship prep for a casino host. With other sailings we have not seen crew coming back that early. They may bump to 6 weeks to allow for two week quarantine after boarding but that’s it. 

Maybe this video will help you with your thinking that he only needs 30 days.

He is going to need 14 days to quarantine once he gets to the US ........ before setting foot on a ship......then the training begins. Don't get the idea the casino is going to open up right off the bat either.

 Enjoy the video and LEARN

 

Edited April 13, 2021 by Jimbo

[Jimbo]

Maybe it would best if Chris just gives us a timeline as to when the 1st cruise was scheduled to go off based on the day he leaves the UK.

I'm sure he would know that, just how long the crew would need to get up and running again...........I'm sure it's more then 45 days , since you are now saying 6 weeks, not 30 days.

[Iamcruzin]

1 hour ago, Heymarco said:

 

I respectfully disagree. Normal training is expected to be done after boarding in addition to working normal shifts. It could easily fit in a shorter amount of time. 30 days is plenty of time for additional cross training and ship prep for a casino host. With other sailings we have not seen crew coming back that early. They may bump to 6 weeks to allow for two week quarantine after boarding but that’s it. 

They may have allowed extra time to quarantine.

[ROYAL CARIBBEAN DUDE]

Everyone is making good points here.

[John&LaLa]

26 minutes ago, ROYAL CARIBBEAN DUDE said:

Everyone is making good points here.

 

What's your take on Marc Walker's FB posts hinting Harmony was headed to UK?

 

They're gone now. Assumption is Royal had them removed. Does Royal direct you on what you can share🤔

[ROYAL CARIBBEAN DUDE]

NEW CRUISE VLOG!

 

Just some thoughts and opinions on the CDC's Technical Instructions for crew.

 

 

[smokeybandit]

That's just some ridiculous stuff.  Treating the crew like prisoners.

Edited April 18, 2021 by smokeybandit

[cruise wizard]

29 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

That's just some ridiculous stuff.  Treating the crew like prisoners.

 

Rules set by folks that haven't a clue as to the work environment on a cruise ship. Lots of cabins will need to be held out for crew when there is a mass crew change - RCCL will need to stagger contracts to prevent large turnovers.

 

The "prisoner" label sounds just about right.................I wonder how the "rules" will effect cruise lines ability to hire crew. AD: Come and work on a cruise ship - long hours - 7 days a week for length of the contract - personal time mainly restricted to your crowded cabin - extremely limited personal contact - recreation or gym facilities may not be available. Come and join our team on the high seas and see the world from an optional port hole!!!!!

[Vera/Lee]

1 hour ago, smokeybandit said:

That's just some ridiculous stuff.  Treating the crew like prisoners.

I agree with this comment and hope Royal will not accept that kind of treatment to our beloved crew members! Those are truly ridiculous requirements, especially when everyone on the ship has to be vaccinated. 

Edited April 18, 2021 by Vera/Lee

[Jimbo]

3 hours ago, Vera/Lee said:

I agree with this comment and hope Royal will not accept that kind of treatment to our beloved crew members! Those are truly ridiculous requirements, especially when everyone on the ship has to be vaccinated. 

You think Royal will have a choice, follow the rules or don't sail. Simple as that.

[cruise wizard]

3 hours ago, Vera/Lee said:

I agree with this comment and hope Royal will not accept that kind of treatment to our beloved crew members! Those are truly ridiculous requirements, especially when everyone on the ship has to be vaccinated. 

 

Well I'm glad that putting the crew in crowded cages with a "space blanket" wasn't a requirement.

[smokeybandit]

32 minutes ago, cruise wizard said:

 

Well I'm glad that putting the crew in crowded cages with a "space blanket" wasn't a requirement.

Wouldn't surprise me if it was considered

[birdylady]

Maybe I misunderstood, but he kept talking about the color status.  I can understand the quarantining of new crew for 2 weeks (but at the same point, they don’t plan to do that with guests and if everyone is vaccinated.. just saying).  But the other items make no sense unless there is a code red outbreak.  The crew need downtime and to be able not to be locked up like a prisoner.  Just saying....

 

I just wish the cdc would get over this issue as personally, I still say, safer on the ship if everyone has to prove having to be vaccinated versus a plane where no one has to.

 

ErikA