Rare HappyInVan Posted October 28, 2020 #1 Share Posted October 28, 2020 IMO, it may be necessary to think ahead to May 2021. “U.S. coronavirus trajectory looks ‘a lot like Europe’ as cases rise, Dr. Scott Gottlieb warns... “We’re about maybe three weeks behind Europe,” he said, adding that U.S. outbreak “is going to get worse.” https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/28/scott-gottlieb-covid-trajectory-in-us-looks-a-lot-like-europe-.html Lock downs will be necessary as hospitals and ICU fill up. For myself, I'm booked for Iceland August 2021. I hope that it won't be necessary to quarantine... “Passengers arriving in Iceland on and after 19 August 2020 may choose either to submit to two screening tests for COVID-19, separated by five days’ quarantine until the results of the second test are known, or else not to undergo border screening but instead to spend 14 days in quarantine after arrival. “ https://www.government.is/news/article/2020/08/18/New-rules-on-quarantine-isolation-and-screening-at-the-border/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVIP Posted October 28, 2020 #2 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I am with DH, daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren..... and keep fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted October 28, 2020 #3 Share Posted October 28, 2020 We are booked for May, Boston round trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalay1903 Posted October 28, 2020 #4 Share Posted October 28, 2020 To the OP, I feel it is indeed necessary to look ahead to May 2021. We are booked on the Westerdam in the Mediterranean in late May and early June. I feel only about 25% confident that this cruise will take place at all, and less so with the current itinerary. We'll evaluate before the final payment date, unless HAL or the EU makes the cancellation decision for us beforehand. I also think that the Westerdam's SA/Antarctica program will be cancelled this winter, possibly making the Mediterranean their first potential return to service with the current lineup of itineraries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted October 28, 2020 #5 Share Posted October 28, 2020 My May walkover cruises from the premier Ryndam/Rotterdam to the Westerdam no longer works due to the delay in the building of Rotterdam. So to do both I would need to fly to Europe twice now or stay for four months. As of last week Canadians are not allowed to fly to the EU. So with cases increasing everywhere I am very concerned that the May sailings will be cancelled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundagger Posted October 28, 2020 #6 Share Posted October 28, 2020 My "significant other" and I are booked to Alaska from Vancouver in May of 2021 on the Koningsdam. We were booked last May, but it was cancelled. I'm getting very anxious - but I know that another cancellation is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted October 28, 2020 #7 Share Posted October 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Sundagger said: My "significant other" and I are booked to Alaska from Vancouver in May of 2021 on the Koningsdam. We were booked last May, but it was cancelled. I'm getting very anxious - but I know that another cancellation is possible. I'm also booked in May for an Alaskan cruise, except mine is out of Seattle. I have until Feb to cancel but I'm mostly leaning that way already. Even if Canada opens it's ports, I'm not too keen on leaving the US while the world is seeing a relapse. It's probably best to stay put where I know my health care is top notch and I'm well covered. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stateroom_Sailor Posted October 28, 2020 #8 Share Posted October 28, 2020 We are booked on Koningsdam in April / May 2021, as well as October. They're all paid for, with the 10% off promo. If the Spring cruises are cancelled, we'll probably throw the credits towards a B2B in 2023. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HappyInVan Posted October 29, 2020 Author #9 Share Posted October 29, 2020 20 hours ago, Mandalay1903 said: I feel only about 25% confident that this cruise will take place at all, and less so with the current itinerary. It is what it is. Fortunately, we have many alternatives and diversions. Stay cool, stay safe. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drowelf Posted October 29, 2020 #10 Share Posted October 29, 2020 While not a May cruise, we just cancelled our March Asia cruises (28 Day B2B) on the Noordam. Our next booked cruise is now August 2021 (Greenland on Princess). Until we actually have an approval and effective vaccine, we only give this one a 50% chance at this time. But final payment is way off (May 2021) so we have some time to continue to stay safe and healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted October 29, 2020 #11 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I am booked for B2B northbound and southbound Alaska in May 2021. Both roll calls started. Discounted excursions already purchased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger88 Posted October 29, 2020 #12 Share Posted October 29, 2020 26 minutes ago, Crew News said: I am booked for B2B northbound and southbound Alaska in May 2021. Both roll calls started. Discounted excursions already purchased. I really hope that your excursions will be there by the time you start your trip. Unfortunately, some restrictions may apply at some very inappropriate time. Moreover, the groups might be limited and some places may be closed for a quarantine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted October 29, 2020 #13 Share Posted October 29, 2020 After having five cruises cancelled over the pandemic shutdown, I learned to make a single cruise payment on the final payment due date and to purchase only "high-demand" excursions. When booking pasenger-restricted Alaska flying excursions for dogsledding, Taku Lodge, glacier trekking, etc, it is imperative to book ASAP and take the chance that the cruise will be cancelled. FWIW my experience over the past pandemic months is that excursion refunds are much quicker than cruise-fare refunds. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPB4IGO Posted October 30, 2020 #14 Share Posted October 30, 2020 We are booked to cruise up to Alaska in May and cruise back to Vancouver in June. I plan to buy HAL's CFAR insurance for both cruises and cancel if there are still restrictions such as mask requirements when the cruises start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzingnut Posted October 30, 2020 #15 Share Posted October 30, 2020 1 hour ago, IPB4IGO said: We are booked to cruise up to Alaska in May and cruise back to Vancouver in June. I plan to buy HAL's CFAR insurance for both cruises and cancel if there are still restrictions such as mask requirements when the cruises start. Love your "name", lol! My mother taught me the same thing! 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRWolf Posted October 30, 2020 #16 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Boston to Montreal, the same cruise that was cancelled this past May, and it will likely be cancelled as well. It is possible our April cruise to Bermuda (Carnival from Baltimore) will take place. Here's hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haligonian37 Posted November 1, 2020 #17 Share Posted November 1, 2020 My sister and BIL are booked on the Nieuw Statendam Baltic cruise out of Amsterdam in May 2021, which was re-booked from the cancelled May 2020 cruise. While we are faring quite well here in Atlantic Canada, they are not optimistic that they will be sailing in 7 months, but are hoping for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianadaytripper Posted November 2, 2020 #18 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Booked on the Westerdam in April, Ft.Lauderdale to Europe on a back to back with brother and sisters. There first cruises. Hoping things get back close to normal. But know that’s close to impossible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotjeknor Posted November 2, 2020 #19 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Booked april( Westerdam) and august 2021(Statendam) . Both in Europe. But I might do one sooner on another cruiseline in European waters, see how TUI and Costa ( not my choice under normal circumstances) are faring the next couple of months. So far hardly any problems. TUI had some positives , but those turned out to be false. 🤞🤞🤞🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted November 2, 2020 #20 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Cruising in May? Forget it. One only has to look at how the pandemic has been managed(?) in the last 10 months with next May only 6 months away. I will stick my neck out and also suggest that a vaccine will not be widely available by then nor in sufficient quantity with sufficient take up. And lets not forget the logistics of ships being serviced or crewed when the countries that supply crew may be even further behind in managing the virus. Sorry to be a grinch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeDee Groff Posted November 15, 2020 #21 Share Posted November 15, 2020 On 11/1/2020 at 7:41 PM, Indianadaytripper said: Booked on the Westerdam in April, Ft.Lauderdale to Europe on a back to back with brother and sisters. There first cruises. Hoping things get back close to normal. But know that’s close to impossible. Are you on the Westerdam April 5 and May 2 roll calls? If not, please consider joining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted November 16, 2020 #22 Share Posted November 16, 2020 We have friends who live in England that had their April cruise from Vancouver to Alaska cancelled this year and it was changed to 2021. I doubt it will happen for them if BC continues to have the high COVID numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 18, 2020 #23 Share Posted November 18, 2020 I was booked for Boston/Montreal/Boston, b to-b which was cancelled for 2020. I would be very happy to 'try again to do that terrific cruise, again and again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernshug Posted November 20, 2020 #24 Share Posted November 20, 2020 On 10/28/2020 at 3:01 PM, Sundagger said: My "significant other" and I are booked to Alaska from Vancouver in May of 2021 on the Koningsdam. We were booked last May, but it was cancelled. I'm getting very anxious - but I know that another cancellation is possible. We are on the 5/15/21 cruise on Koningsdam. Its our first HAL cruise and I'm really hoping we can go!!!! 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted November 20, 2020 #25 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I have a B2B booked Boston round trip. Spoke with my PCC yesterday and she indicated that I’d have to choose one but not both. I let her know that I’d cancel both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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