PhillyFan33579 Posted August 16, 2020 #101 Share Posted August 16, 2020 1 hour ago, sapphire_407 said: I had only put down $200.00 on a Mardi Gras cruise. If I hang in there I'll get a $600.00 onboard credit. I'm not giving up. I don't think this industry will survive until we get a vaccine but it will happen. We will survive this. How is a vaccine going to help? Every vaccine currently under development states the efficacy rate will be 50% at best. With efficacy rates at this level, social distancing and mask wearing are still going to be important, which means cruise ships are still going to be faced with meeting challenges associated with stoical distancing like they would today. The only difference is a vaccine would likely/hopefully reduce the chances of a COVID-19 outbreak on a ship, but it definitely wouldn’t come close to eliminating it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser man 60 Posted August 16, 2020 #102 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Well MSC flagship grandiosa sailed from Genoa about 1 hour ago with 1500 passengers, picking up more in Rome & Naples. every passenger had rapid test before boarding and crew tested multiple times, hopefully this is the start with more ships starting later this month & carnival owned Costa starting September 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark316 Posted August 17, 2020 #103 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Don’t know about anyone else, but I’m packing for August 2021... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlw440 Posted August 17, 2020 Author #104 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, mark316 said: Don’t know about anyone else, but I’m packing for August 2021... Hope it's not wrinkled to bad.😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted August 17, 2020 #105 Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, mark316 said: Don’t know about anyone else, but I’m packing for August 2021... I just never unpack... works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted August 17, 2020 #106 Share Posted August 17, 2020 2022 for a cruise. Late fall 2021 for a trip to Hawaii. I’ve cancelled 3 vacations so far and don’t want to hassle another cancel. Things will be working out in the near future, whether it’s a vaccine or the social distancing/masks make a difference. But unlike a lot of people, I’m an optimist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted August 17, 2020 #107 Share Posted August 17, 2020 7 hours ago, xDisconnections said: I just never unpack... works for me. 9 hours ago, mark316 said: Don’t know about anyone else, but I’m packing for August 2021... You guys are way more proactive than me. I have packed two days before a cruise before but normally I pack the day before a cruise. The last time we cruised out of Tampa, which is 25 minutes from our house, I packed the morning of the cruise for a 7 day cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Pete Posted August 17, 2020 #108 Share Posted August 17, 2020 58 minutes ago, PhillyFan33579 said: You guys are way more proactive than me. I have packed two days before a cruise before but normally I pack the day before a cruise. The last time we cruised out of Tampa, which is 25 minutes from our house, I packed the morning of the cruise for a 7 day cruise. That's me. The morning of. Drives my wife crazy. She packs about a week before and always forgets things. One time it was underwear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 17, 2020 #109 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, PhillyFan33579 said: You guys are way more proactive than me. I have packed two days before a cruise before but normally I pack the day before a cruise. The last time we cruised out of Tampa, which is 25 minutes from our house, I packed the morning of the cruise for a 7 day cruise. I am like you, the wife talked me into the trying to pack in advance and I had to wait to pack pants (wore them work each day), come to the night before, we had a large group and some came to our house. We ended up putting their kids down in all the bedrooms and staying up and pre cruise drinking till time to leave. Fast forward to getting on the ship, we were in coins suite and had people over for cocktails after embark. bags come and I go in to unpack....no pants. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlw440 Posted August 17, 2020 Author #110 Share Posted August 17, 2020 12 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said: I am like you, the wife talked me into the trying to pack in advance and I had to wait to pack pants (wore them work each day), come to the night before, we had a large group and some came to our house. We ended up putting their kids down in all the bedrooms and staying up and pre cruise drinking till time to leave. Fast forward to getting on the ship, we were in coins suite and had people over for cocktails after embark. bags come and I go in to unpack....no pants. Of course your wife didn't say anything....did she?😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 17, 2020 #111 Share Posted August 17, 2020 52 minutes ago, tlw440 said: Of course your wife didn't say anything....did she?😄 I will put it this way...the entire group asked me each and every night what pants I was wearing to dinner. Luckily one of my son in laws was the same size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted August 17, 2020 #112 Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, PhillyFan33579 said: You guys are way more proactive than me. I have packed two days before a cruise before but normally I pack the day before a cruise. The last time we cruised out of Tampa, which is 25 minutes from our house, I packed the morning of the cruise for a 7 day cruise. Yup, I’ve done that before. It’s either I’m already packed from several trips ago or I’m packing that morning. I’ll have to change my habits though as I won’t be able to fit that type of luggage soon for a quick trip to Orlando. So, 25 mins from the port? I spend a lot of time that way in the IRB/Clearwater Beach area. I’m just guessing you’re in that direction and not the opposite heading more inland but you never know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted August 17, 2020 #113 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) 47 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said: I will put it this way...the entire group asked me each and every night what pants I was wearing to dinner. Luckily one of my son in laws was the same size. So... what are you wearing for dinner tonight? Edited August 17, 2020 by xDisconnections 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlw440 Posted August 17, 2020 Author #114 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, jimbo5544 said: I will put it this way...the entire group asked me each and every night what pants I was wearing to dinner. Luckily one of my son in laws was the same size. A very diplomatic response! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted August 17, 2020 #115 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Everyone does know all ports of call have clothing stores near the pier. Except Half Moon Cay, because I know someone will try and correct me. My wife says, if I forget something, I will buy another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted August 17, 2020 #116 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, coevan said: Everyone does know all ports of call have clothing stores near the pier. Except Half Moon Cay, because I know someone will try and correct me. My wife says, if I forget something, I will buy another. Well, you could go from Little San Salvador Island (where Half Moon Cay is located) to Cat Island or Eleuthera (where Princess Cays is located) within a few minutes ride. You'll be able to find clothing stores on either but would probably have a better selection on Eleuthera assuming you don't go to the Princess Cays area. Edited August 17, 2020 by xDisconnections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florings Posted August 19, 2020 #117 Share Posted August 19, 2020 It's a personal decision, but I will not give up on something I enjoy so much. As soon as we can sail, I will be onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseracer Posted August 20, 2020 #118 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Admitting that I didn't read every post, but my prediction: Cruises will begin to resume on 11/4 and should be in full swing by 1/20/21. Book it... fwiw: I'd sail tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlw440 Posted August 30, 2020 Author #119 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Thanks to each of you for your replies. May each of you always have smooth seas and clear skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 30, 2020 #120 Share Posted August 30, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 6:58 AM, jimbo5544 said: I am like you, the wife talked me into the trying to pack in advance and I had to wait to pack pants (wore them work each day), come to the night before, we had a large group and some came to our house. We ended up putting their kids down in all the bedrooms and staying up and pre cruise drinking till time to leave. Fast forward to getting on the ship, we were in coins suite and had people over for cocktails after embark. bags come and I go in to unpack....no pants. I did that once trying to avoid wrinkles in my shirts and pants. You never want to give your bag to a porter at the port and see him testing the weight on it and say "that's it?" All I had packed were T-shirts and shorts. Shopping for MDR clothes in Cozumel wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted August 31, 2020 #121 Share Posted August 31, 2020 On my first cruise I packed for my (then) 2 young daughters and my (not so young then) husband. Got on the ship and realized I forgot to pack bathing suits for myself. First port was Aruba - got 2 nice suits there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan58 Posted August 31, 2020 #122 Share Posted August 31, 2020 My Cruise aficionados you have to have "Faith". We will Cruse Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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