LuCruise Posted March 19, 2021 #51 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Baby steps ahead. This is good. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanBill Posted March 19, 2021 #52 Share Posted March 19, 2021 55 minutes ago, HBE4 said: I know it's a long shot, but any chance that the health and safety protocols information gathered from the Adventure and Millennium sailing could be used to satisfy the "test cruise" requirements? As well as Odyssey & Quantum. I realize the last 2 are slightly different situation with residency bubbles but many of the health protocols are still the same. No. A test cruise must exercise US Port procedures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanBill Posted March 19, 2021 #53 Share Posted March 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, pinnacleking2021 said: oh really??? i did not kno this how much is it and where does it go nassau? how long does it take,,,thanks There is one Ferry per week from Ft. Lauderdale to Freeport, not Nassau... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted March 19, 2021 #54 Share Posted March 19, 2021 13 minutes ago, mo&fran said: There is a high speed ferry from Port Everglades. Besides the Balearia ferry to Bimini and Grand Bahama, is there another one that goes all the way to Nassau? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo&fran Posted March 19, 2021 #55 Share Posted March 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, pinnacleking2021 said: oh really??? i did not kno this how much is it and where does it go nassau? how long does it take,,,thanks Best I can find is around 2 hours, don't know how that is affected by sea state. They say Nassau, I think I have seen he boat tied up at the cruise pier on Marine Traffic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted March 19, 2021 #56 Share Posted March 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, thewebbys said: My question is: Who will book one of these cruises? I can see the cost of airfare going up as we type. I’d do it. As I mentioned on a previous post, from where I live it’s either a 1 hour and 30 minute flight to Miami or 1 hour and 50 minute flight to Nassau. Granted airfare will most likely be more expensive to NAS than MIA, but unless it’s simply outside of what I can afford, I think it will be money well spent. I normally don’t care about cruising during the summer months which is why I’m not sitting by the computer with a credit card in hand waiting for bookings to open up. But otherwise I’d be ready. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted March 19, 2021 Author #57 Share Posted March 19, 2021 32 minutes ago, Jimbo said: Time to throw caution to wind as someone said! With the number of safety protocols they have and the fact that you not only need to be vaccinated but also require a PCR test and will have an antigen test done at the port they are hardly "throwing caution to the wind" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo&fran Posted March 19, 2021 #58 Share Posted March 19, 2021 At least, all off those too cheap to get a passport will be left behind. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HxFx Posted March 19, 2021 #59 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Great news! I just checked flights and there are direct flights to Nassau from DC. Of course it will all depend on whether there is a mask mandate (would be a "no" for me if there is one). Yipee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empehi Posted March 19, 2021 #60 Share Posted March 19, 2021 22 minutes ago, ridge4 said: In my opinion, these announcements from several cruise lines is going to increase pressure on the CDC. Moving these ships away from U.S. homeports will significantly affect the economy of the port cities. Obviously that is already happening, but this is a sign that ships could leave U.S. ports permanently. I expect a strong increase of pushback from the affected cities and states. IMHO those cities that home-port cruises will put pressure on the CDC to lift the restrictions but I continue to believe (as I stated in post #35) the CDC has other motives for their lack of action. So again .... it is great the cruise lines are finally seeing the light that the CDC is not their friend and to move away from the US until the CDC changes their tune. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted March 19, 2021 Author #61 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Just now, pinnacleking2021 said: vaccines masks constant covid testing No decision on masks has been announced but will be before itineraries open for sale. I would hardly call one antigen test at the start and end of the cruise that the cruise line is providing free of charge constant testing Don't like it don't sail...simple 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted March 19, 2021 Author #62 Share Posted March 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, pinnacleking2021 said: i speculate they will do what there doing in singapore now but thats just a guess i hope im wrong Singapore does not require vaccines 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ew101 Posted March 19, 2021 #63 Share Posted March 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, Empehi said: IMHO those cities that home-port cruises will put pressure on the CDC to lift the restrictions Coronavirus Update: Gov. DeSantis Doesn’t Want Holland America’s Zaandam To Dock In Florida (msn.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswallow Posted March 19, 2021 #64 Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) My preference would be them not permitting unvaccinated people at all during these sailings. (i.e., no kids until vaccines become available to them). Barring that, I'd like to see masks required for kids in indoor areas (i.e., keep the kids outside or in your cabin). But as long as any mask requirement isn't extremely onerous under the circumstances, I'm in for at least one sailing, and if the pricing isn't terrible I'd probably jump right to a B2B or B2B2B. Edited March 19, 2021 by dswallow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo&fran Posted March 19, 2021 #65 Share Posted March 19, 2021 1 minute ago, ew101 said: Coronavirus Update: Gov. DeSantis Doesn’t Want Holland America’s Zaandam To Dock In Florida (msn.com) That article is a year old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswallow Posted March 19, 2021 #66 Share Posted March 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, ew101 said: Coronavirus Update: Gov. DeSantis Doesn’t Want Holland America’s Zaandam To Dock In Florida (msn.com) A year-old article is relevant how? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewebbys Posted March 19, 2021 #67 Share Posted March 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, pinnacleking2021 said: idk if its because i got the vaccine but the mask wearing irritates the life out of me.why should those who got the vaccine be punished by having to wear the mask Why should those that have life insurance be forced to wear seatbelts 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridge4 Posted March 19, 2021 #68 Share Posted March 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, ew101 said: Coronavirus Update: Gov. DeSantis Doesn’t Want Holland America’s Zaandam To Dock In Florida (msn.com) This article is a year old. Much has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 19, 2021 #69 Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: What crazy rules. None have been announced so why speculate Just say vaccinated for adults to board. Not tests Testing for 18 and under, vaccinations required to board for 18 and over. Nothing about testing adults. Edited March 19, 2021 by firefly333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted March 19, 2021 Author #70 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Just now, firefly333 said: Just say vaccinated for adults to board. Not tests Testing for 18 and under, vaccinations required to board for 18 and over. Nothing about testing adults. A negative PCR test is required. Celebrity just announced that they will perform an antigen test at the pier and on the ship on the last day as well. At this time, we expect each guest will need to provide the following: • For guests 18 years of age and older, proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID -19 • Proof of a negative SARS- CoV-2 RT-PCR test result for entry into the country where you are sailing from (age requirements vary by jurisdiction) • Completed Royal Caribbean Health Questionnaire, available in the app 24 hours before sailing • Typical travel documents, including passport or any visas as required by the departure country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 19, 2021 #71 Share Posted March 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, firefly333 said: Just say vaccinated for adults to board. Not tests Testing for 18 and under, vaccinations required to board for 18 and over. Nothing about testing adults. I wonder how people flying back to the USA would get tested? On the assumption that CDC rule won't change by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted March 19, 2021 Author #72 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Just now, smokeybandit said: I wonder how people flying back to the USA would get tested? On the assumption that CDC rule won't change by then. Celebrity is doing an antigen test on the last day of the cruise. Not sure if that meets the requirements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ew101 Posted March 19, 2021 #73 Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, ridge4 said: This article is a year old. Much has changed. It was a desperate life and death situation. The ships were turned away, not by the CDC. This is more current: Key West, Florida, voters opt to ban large cruise ships from visiting (usatoday.com) Edited March 19, 2021 by ew101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 19, 2021 #74 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Just now, Ourusualbeach said: A negative PCR test is required. Celebrity just announced that they will perform an antigen test at the pier and on the ship on the last day as well. At this time, we expect each guest will need to provide the following: • For guests 18 years of age and older, proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID -19 • Proof of a negative SARS- CoV-2 RT-PCR test result for entry into the country where you are sailing from (age requirements vary by jurisdiction) • Completed Royal Caribbean Health Questionnaire, available in the app 24 hours before sailing • Typical travel documents, including passport or any visas as required by the departure country Then the email is wrong? Or just missed about testing? Email from rcl says vaccinated over 18, under 18 negative tests. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted March 19, 2021 #75 Share Posted March 19, 2021 If they make a big deal out of cruising from Nassau June-August does this mean all other cruises in this time frame are canceled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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