Mask Policy - Sunbathing

[zjc]

Does this really imply masks will be required when sunbathing? 
 

 

[beerman2]

That's the way it reads. 

[zjc]

Seems a little extreme especially when they say the beds will be socially distant etc.

 

Don’t mind masks indoors and outdoors when moving around but I think this is a step too far. 

[molly361]

20 minutes ago, beerman2 said:

That's the way it reads. 

Ditto

[livingonthebeach]

The time has come when tan lines around your face has become fashionable.  Never thought it would happen 🤣

[bucfan2]

The more ridiculous these potential restrictions become,  the more I'm enjoying jet skiing over cruising.....can't believe I'm finally admitting that my favorite form of vacationing may be a thing of the past.

 

When cruising resumes, we'll be one of the first to go....that being said - our expectations will be extremely low and may fail to be achieved....starting to wonder if our comped cruises will be worth the port fees.

Edited October 15, 2020 by bucfan2

[A&L_Ont]

That’s what it reads but since no ship has sailed from NA one can only speculate what the rules will be. 

[Mapleleafforever]

If that's the case I wonder if it changes the mind of those who have been stating that "I want to be on the first cruise out!".  You just know there has to be time limits on pool use as well......

[shipgeeks]

2 hours ago, zjc said:

Does this really imply masks will be required when sunbathing? 
 

 

Whose notice is this?  

[hallux]

I recall a few years ago some companies toyed with material for "tan through" swimsuits.  I wonder how effective that material would be in mask form?

[A&L_Ont]

8 minutes ago, shipgeeks said:

Whose notice is this?  

After I responded above my wife noticed it on Royal Caribbean’s Singapore website, among many other notifications/regulations re Covid.  I take back my previous comment above. 🙂

 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/sgp/en/royal-promise?country=SGP

 

 

Edited October 15, 2020 by A&L_Ont

[cruisegirl1]

3 hours ago, zjc said:

Does this really imply masks will be required when sunbathing? 
 

 

 

It does more than imply, it clearly states that masks will be required.  

 

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Edited October 15, 2020 by cruisegirl1

[Keksie]

Just another reason to save my money and continue to go to the beaches close to home where masks are not required.

[islandwannabee]

1 hour ago, shipgeeks said:

Whose notice is this?  

I did and no way am I cruising if I have to wear a mask while sitting in the sun or shade reading whatever. I am not paying top dollar to be this confined.

[Slidell_Cruiser]

I  As currently written,  masks required outside unless in the pool on the flowrider or on the walking track for a specified time.

RCL words not mine. Your company, your policy, my money and time, so RCL  cancelled 4 cruises I was on in 2021 and I will cancel my 6 remaining in 2021 under these conditions.

If you are OK with this, great,  cruise and have a good time.

stay safe all

 

Edited October 15, 2020 by Slidell_Cruiser

[little britain]

Same site: Face Masks
On Singapore cruises, face masks are required on the outer decks, except while riding the FlowRider.

 

Sweeping statement but in my experience, the Asians/Singaporeans are not great sunbathers so there would be few lying round the pool anyway

[voyager70]

1 hour ago, A&L_Ont said:

After I responded above my wife noticed it on Royal Caribbean’s Singapore website, among many other notifications/regulations re Covid.  I take back my previous comment above. 🙂

 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/sgp/en/royal-promise?country=SGP

 

 

 

Interesting.  Probably won't have much of an impact on the Singapore cruises as sunbathing is not popular among Asian cultures and those cruises are limited to Singaporeans.  Who knows if the same requirements will be extended to cruises out of other parts of the world when they resume.  Probably just depends on the current state of things whenever that is.

 

 

 

[voyager70]

Just now, little britain said:

Same site: Face Masks
On Singapore cruises, face masks are required on the outer decks, except while riding the FlowRider.

 

Sweeping statement but in my experience, the Asians/Singaporeans are not great sunbathers so there would be few lying round the pool anyway

 

We were typing at the same time!

 

[livingonthebeach]

11 minutes ago, voyager70 said:

 

Interesting.  Probably won't have much of an impact on the Singapore cruises as sunbathing is not popular among Asian cultures and those cruises are limited to Singaporeans.  Who knows if the same requirements will be extended to cruises out of other parts of the world when they resume.  Probably just depends on the current state of things whenever that is.

 

True, part of it is they have different beauty standards.  While tanned skin is desirable here, they prefer lighter skin.  It does have an advantage though, they have a lesser frequency of skin cancer. 

[voyager70]

2 minutes ago, livingonthebeach said:

It does have an advantage though, they have a lesser frequency of skin cancer. 

 

Absolutely.  My sunbathing days are long gone after a couple scares.  When I was growing up in the 70's and 80's coming back from Spring Break with a great tan was the coolest thing ever.  Now I cringe when I see people baking for hours on end with dark brown, leathery skin.

 

[travelhound]

5 hours ago, zjc said:

Does this really imply masks will be required when sunbathing? 
 

 

The key is to have a beer in your hand at all times 🙂

 

[ljason913]

3 minutes ago, travelhound said:

The key is to have a beer in your hand at all times 🙂

 

 

3 minutes ago, travelhound said:

The key is to have a beer in your hand at all times 🙂

 

 

[ljason913]

all i know is that if they have all these rules they better ban smoking in the casino.i love to gamble but i dont smoke and its hard to breathe in there!!!!!!! poor ventilation ...i could easily go into a pool and sneeze. what about jaccuzi???? will they be open .pointless mask

Edited October 15, 2020 by ljason913

[Goodtime Cruizin]

Think chair hogging. 

[ljason913]

i have been on 74 cruises with royal and seeing all this really breaks my heart.i really hope they can survive this.such a sad situation the long term effects of this will be felt for years