zjc Posted June 24, 2020 #1 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Can anyone see MSC returning in August as planned for the Med? No further cancellations so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8420PR Posted June 25, 2020 #2 Share Posted June 25, 2020 I'm optimistic that we will see some cruises departing Italian ports in August (and only stopping in Italian ports), but 2 months ago I said this would happen in May or June - so based on my track record I am overly optimistic.... I think for Europe it all depends on the trajectory of COVID-19 infections continuing downwards as measures are further eased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFox27 Posted June 25, 2020 #3 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Italy and Spain still have an indefinite ban on cruise ships sailing or visiting, although they're reopening for land based tourism for EU countries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandiosa Posted June 29, 2020 #4 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Hi CruisingFox, Thank you for your information. we are booked on our first cruise in November with MSC grandiosa from Barcellona. (we live in italy) where you do get your information from, as it will help. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFox27 Posted June 29, 2020 #5 Share Posted June 29, 2020 grandiosa, unfortunately I can't recall where I saw it now. It was within a news story on a UK news outlet. I did find another story via Google https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/travel-to-spain-cruise-ship-ban-extended/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrag Posted June 29, 2020 #6 Share Posted June 29, 2020 On 6/24/2020 at 8:54 PM, zjc said: Can anyone see MSC returning in August as planned for the Med? No further cancellations so far... In a word...no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dritan Posted June 29, 2020 #7 Share Posted June 29, 2020 At this stage I'm hoping that August is a no. I've now booked a Eurostar based break in France/Belgium as I am assuming the 3 night cruise from Hamburg won't happen. It's just a waiting game now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandiosa Posted June 29, 2020 #8 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Thank you, CruisingFox, found out that msc are restarting 14 out of 17 ships from Oct. I've asked the question if my cruise is one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrag Posted June 29, 2020 #9 Share Posted June 29, 2020 28 minutes ago, grandiosa said: Thank you, CruisingFox, found out that msc are restarting 14 out of 17 ships from Oct. I've asked the question if my cruise is one of them. Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandiosa Posted June 30, 2020 #10 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Good morning hamrag, Reading the world of cruising magazine after cruisingfox kindly helped me. I found this interview by MSC UK manager: https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/msc-cruises-interview-when-can-we-cruise/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart2468 Posted June 30, 2020 #11 Share Posted June 30, 2020 12 hours ago, grandiosa said: Thank you, CruisingFox, found out that msc are restarting 14 out of 17 ships from Oct. I've asked the question if my cruise is one of them. 11 hours ago, hamrag said: Source? The above information was also given to me during a call to MSC. I too expect my mini cruise from hamburg to Southampton to be cancelled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrag Posted June 30, 2020 #12 Share Posted June 30, 2020 It is reported that 14 of 17 ships will restart from October. Which 3 ships are not included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherb1958 Posted June 30, 2020 #13 Share Posted June 30, 2020 We are on Preziosa from Southampton 2nd September , not happening , that is my gut feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrag Posted June 30, 2020 #14 Share Posted June 30, 2020 55 minutes ago, heatherb1958 said: We are on Preziosa from Southampton 2nd September , not happening , that is my gut feeling. I noticed that one recently, looking at return sailings from the UK....to avoid air travel at this time. It's a fab cruise, and we would make a very late booking in the unlikely event of it going ahead! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser man 60 Posted June 30, 2020 #15 Share Posted June 30, 2020 2 hours ago, hamrag said: It is reported that 14 of 17 ships will restart from October. Which 3 ships are not included? The CEO of MSC made these comments in an interview but didn't say which ships or where! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandiosa Posted July 3, 2020 #16 Share Posted July 3, 2020 I have just received a reply from the CEO , Antonio Paradiso. He said'yes, Grandiosa is one of the first ships resuming its operations' Happy that my Nov cruise is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted July 3, 2020 #17 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glittergal1 Posted July 3, 2020 #18 Share Posted July 3, 2020 5 hours ago, grandiosa said: I have just received a reply from the CEO , Antonio Paradiso. He said'yes, Grandiosa is one of the first ships resuming its operations' Happy that my Nov cruise is happening. How did you contact him please? Ive got many questions I need answering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrag Posted July 3, 2020 #19 Share Posted July 3, 2020 6 hours ago, grandiosa said: I have just received a reply from the CEO , Antonio Paradiso. He said'yes, Grandiosa is one of the first ships resuming its operations' Happy that my Nov cruise is happening. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandiosa Posted July 4, 2020 #20 Share Posted July 4, 2020 10 hours ago, glittergal1 said: How did you contact him please? Ive got many questions I need answering I sent him a DM on Twitter as he gave the interview. It was a follow up question. I'm sorry you have unanswered questions. Hasn't MSC been helpful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 4, 2020 #21 Share Posted July 4, 2020 On 6/30/2020 at 11:47 AM, hamrag said: I noticed that one recently, looking at return sailings from the UK....to avoid air travel at this time. It's a fab cruise, and we would make a very late booking in the unlikely event of it going ahead! We have a deposit down on that one, G, but I've kissed goodbye to it! 🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malibustacey79 Posted July 4, 2020 #22 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Am I being ridiculously naive and optimistic in hoping that there’s a chance the Aug 1st med cruises might sail? I’ve not got one booked but I’d definitely go on one if they do sail. I’m dreaming aren’t I... I assume people are still booked on them though, they’re leaving it quite tight for time to cancel those passengers aren’t they? Or have I missed the point somewhere?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherb1958 Posted July 4, 2020 #23 Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, grandiosa said: I have just received a reply from the CEO , Antonio Paradiso. He said'yes, Grandiosa is one of the first ships resuming its operations' Happy that my Nov cruise is happening. I have met Antonio Paradiso on the Bellissima inaugural , nice guy , he won’t remember me though. I hate to put a dampener on things but at the end of the day it is the local authorities who will decide who can enter their ports . Did you not see back in January when all this virus kicked off when the Mayor of Civitavecchia went dashing down to the port to stop anyone disembarking Costa Smeralda because the ship had two people sick onboard, thankfully was a false alarm at the time . Ships have to notify ports of any sickness onboard . So Grandiosa could be sailing but where too ? On the upside Hurtigruten HAVE started cruising with very few guests onboard and NO port stops on a 14 night cruise . If you like sea days that is fine and they are cruising Norway with stunning scenery so not all bad . This was in the Express a couple of days ago. Edited July 4, 2020 by heatherb1958 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandiosa Posted July 4, 2020 #24 Share Posted July 4, 2020 You're right, of course. Its only a positive from MSC side. It still has to be with the ports of Barcelona, Palma, Marseille and Genoa. Anything could happen in these 4 months. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted July 4, 2020 #25 Share Posted July 4, 2020 An area of 400,000 people near Barcelona has of midday today been put into lockdown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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