Where are the test cruises?

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, molly361 said:

Maybe the boss and the rest of your family will send you pics of the Suite Lounge while they are on their cruises😇

And to really rub salt into the wounds maybe it will be devoid of Pinnacles.

[Ocean Boy]

24 minutes ago, Eddie Wilson said:

 

Agree, which is why I suggest test cruise early in the prior month.

 But also equally dangerous to do test cruises too early, just to have them change the required protocol after the test is complete, requiring another test round.

 

Eddie

It also doesn't make sense to get a crew aboard for test cruises too long before cruising opens up. I sure management want revenue coming in as soon as possible after bringing crew back aboard.

[Ocean Boy]

@Ourusualbeach you will have an e-mail in about 5 minutes...

[Ken at the beach]

13 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

@Ourusualbeach you will have an e-mail in about 5 minutes...

I’ll be here,....we are on lockdown.😂

[lr657]

2 hours ago, molly361 said:

Aren't you in the first group?  Healthcare?

 

Russell isn't.

 

[Milwaukee Eight]

8 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

Some people couldn't even tell they got the shot, not even a sore arm

Same with my 3 family members who have had the vaccine. All PZ

[smokeybandit]

11 hours ago, Eddie Wilson said:

 

Agree, which is why I suggest test cruise early in the prior month.

 But also equally dangerous to do test cruises too early, just to have them change the required protocol after the test is complete, requiring another test round.

 

Eddie

They may change the protocol, but I can't see them negating successful test cruises under the original protocol as a result.

[sandebeach]

Carnival just cancelled through March, so waiting to see if Royal follows. I don’t know if they can do a test cruise during a time period when revenue-producing cruises are cancelled. 

[Biker19]

Just now, sandebeach said:

don’t know if they can do a test cruise during a time period when revenue-producing cruises are cancelled. 

What other time could they do it?

[sandebeach]

Just now, Biker19 said:

What other time could they do it?

Good point. 

[Iamcruzin]

Why don't the ships that are sailing with passengers in Europe or Singapore count as test cruises for the cruise lines?  Are they using different protocols or do they have to test from the U.S.?

[Biker19]

1 minute ago, Iamcruzin said:

 Are they using different protocols or do they have to test from the U.S.?

Yes to both - it's the CDC's way or the highway. 

[island lady]

20 hours ago, sandebeach said:

 

Glad to hear your sister only had a few days of side effects. We got our appointment right when vaccinated, we come back in 3 weeks. Have to bring the Covid vaccination card that they gave us. Oh also, three different people checked our ID, maybe to verify our identity and also that we were 65+. So bring your ID and your signed consent forms. 

 

Got a call last night from Brevard County Health dept...poor woman working from home, still making calls at 8:30 at night!  She was verifying date of birth, and I let her know I had the form filled out, printed, and ready to go.  I will bring ID.  I asked her how early I need to get there for the drive thru event, "an hour?" I asked.  She said "gosh no..don't come that early, come just before your appointment time, as we have things spaced out pretty well".   Then I will be parked over for my 15 minute watch time, and will get an appointment at that time for the second shot.  

 

I was impressed.  

[island lady]

19 hours ago, BND said:

That's the reaction I had with both Shringrex shots.  I'd happily take that reaction to get immunity.

 

Me too, but mild.  DH had it much worse...like full flu.  

[island lady]

16 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

And to really rub salt into the wounds maybe it will be devoid of Pinnacles.

 

Where did the Pinnies go?  😉 

[island lady]

3 hours ago, sandebeach said:

Carnival just cancelled through March, so waiting to see if Royal follows. I don’t know if they can do a test cruise during a time period when revenue-producing cruises are cancelled. 

 

Today's so called "update" is just a reprint of the old update.  

[sandebeach]

7 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

Today's so called "update" is just a reprint of the old update.  

I have a cruise in May on their brand new ship Mardi Gras. Also will be our first time sailing from Port Canaveral. Still hoping it may go, got a nice casino discount offer so we decided we want to try out their roller coaster. 

[A&L_Ont]

6 hours ago, island lady said:

 

Got a call last night from Brevard County Health dept...poor woman working from home, still making calls at 8:30 at night!  She was verifying date of birth, and I let her know I had the form filled out, printed, and ready to go.  I will bring ID.  I asked her how early I need to get there for the drive thru event, "an hour?" I asked.  She said "gosh no..don't come that early, come just before your appointment time, as we have things spaced out pretty well".   Then I will be parked over for my 15 minute watch time, and will get an appointment at that time for the second shot.  

 

I was impressed.  

That’s great. I’m happy to read this. 

[SeaHunt]

[Ocean Boy]

Hopefully those drivers are better at immunizing people than they are at spelling it.

[smokeybandit]

3 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Hopefully those drivers are better at immunizing people than they are at spelling it.

In most of the English speaking world, immunised is correct. Just not American English.

[Ken at the beach]

1 hour ago, smokeybandit said:

Just not American English.

Or Canadian English.

[Milwaukee Eight]

17 hours ago, island lady said:

 

Got a call last night from Brevard County Health dept...poor woman working from home, still making calls at 8:30 at night!  She was verifying date of birth, and I let her know I had the form filled out, printed, and ready to go.  I will bring ID.  I asked her how early I need to get there for the drive thru event, "an hour?" I asked.  She said "gosh no..don't come that early, come just before your appointment time, as we have things spaced out pretty well".   Then I will be parked over for my 15 minute watch time, and will get an appointment at that time for the second shot.  

 

I was impressed.  

Glad Brevard seems to have their act together. This FCFS here in Volusia is for the birds.  I think things are going to change up a bit here soon. Too much pushback on FCFS. 

 

M8

[bouhunter]

10 hours ago, SeaHunt said:

A post somewhere on CC recently suggested Chik Fil A do the vaccines.  Got a good laugh out of that....... but they are amazingly efficient at drive thru service..... 🙂

 

Edited January 7, 2021 by bouhunter

[orville99]

2 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

Glad Brevard seems to have their act together. This FCFS here in Volusia is for the birds.  I think things are going to change up a bit here soon. Too much pushback on FCFS. 

 

M8

The state is working on a statewide reservation system that should help if and when it gets rolled out. What I don't understand is how Volusia county can be surrounded by counties that have successfully implemented a reservation/appointment system, and yet they continue to go with FCFS. BTW, anyone in Florida can go to any county in Florida to get vaccinated, so if Volusia doesn't clean up their act, you can make a reservation/appointment in Orange, Brevard, or Osceola, or wherever else you're close enough to drive to.