American Queen Steamboat Company, Victory Cruise Lines to Require COVID-19 Vaccines

[Host Jazzbeau]

New article on Cruise Critic:

American Queen Steamboat Company, Victory Cruise Lines to Require COVID-19 Vaccines

[TinCan782]

Not surprised and I think its a good idea.

Coincidently, my wife and I just got our first dose of Moderna this morning.

[Lazz]

My bet is you will still have to wear a mask and socially distance.

 

[uktog]

Excellent news.  I hope the roll out of vaccines works effectively in all countries 

[TinCan782]

12 hours ago, Lazz said:

My bet is you will still have to wear a mask and socially distance.

 

Of course. That has already been stated in reports about the vaccines.

That recommendation is not specific to cruise ships.

[Host Jazzbeau]

Follow-up article on Cruise Critic:

American Queen's John Waggoner Calls Vaccines 'The New Norm' in Travel

[LDVinNC]

22 hours ago, TinCan782 said:

Of course. That has already been stated in reports about the vaccines.

That recommendation is not specific to cruise ships.

Actually there is a new CDC order that is specific to cruise ships.

 

I am happy about the vaccine requirement.  Hate the idea of having to mask and socially distance, which may - for the time being - keep us from sailing AQSC.  Not that I don't think those are necessary measures, but I don't want to go on vacation, spending a bunch of money, and be uncomfortable trying to avoid people.  The AQSC boats are pretty small.

[TinCan782]

1 hour ago, LDVinNC said:

Actually there is a new CDC order that is specific to cruise ships.

 

 

Thanks. The continued wearing of masks is being recommended in general after getting the vaccine, not just cruise ships. 

[CruisinCadie]

I think this is a great idea.  We just got our first dose this week.  Our cruise isn't until September.  It's hard to say by then what the situation will be.  I certainly don't mind wearing a mask off the ship, but if everyone onboard is vaccinated, maybe we can dispense with them onboard?

 

Kathy

[TinCan782]

Delving into AQSC's vaccination mandate, the Canada ban and sailing in March

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/environmental-health/delving-aqscs-vaccination-mandate-canada-ban-and-sailing-march

[speedcat]

On 2/2/2021 at 12:00 PM, TinCan782 said:

Not surprised and I think its a good idea.

Coincidently, my wife and I just got our first dose of Moderna this morning.

Since it is not a permanent vaccination, does this mean it will be required year after year? 

[TinCan782]

42 minutes ago, speedcat said:

Since it is not a permanent vaccination, does this mean it will be required year after year? 

None of us know the answer to that.

I just know we will be ready for our cruise later this year - with vaccination.

Next year is next year and if a "booster" vaccination is needed, I'll get one.