wesport Posted April 19, 2021 #1 Share Posted April 19, 2021 There is a new Facebook conversation with Josh Wednesday at 3:15 pm. I will watch, but the last one was a waste of time discussing how many bow ties Handre has , Etc. I guess they want to stay relevant by doing these conversations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfvoyage Posted April 19, 2021 #2 Share Posted April 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, wesport said: ...the last one was a waste of time discussing how many bow ties Handre has , Etc... LOL I was very disappointed that last time, in spite of the preponderance of questions about vaccine and desire to hear that Seabourn will require vaccination AND testing for everyone on board, Josh would not address this issue. It was a waste of time, indeed. This time, I'd bet it'll be a cheerful sales effort for their Ovation Greece sailings as well as the new 2022/23 itineraries that have just been announced. For the Ovation sailings in Greek this summer, Seabourn did announce that vaccination will be required, but that's due to the requirement by Greece. (Of course, Seabourn has to abide by the country's regulations.) It will be great if Seabourn would come out and make a general and definitive statement, but I doubt it. (Hope to be proved wrong.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted April 19, 2021 #3 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Seabourn is also requiring COVID testing, Greece is not requiring testing if you have proof of a complete vaccination. We have signed up for a 14 Greece cruise and have received all the details we need. I expect there will be changes between now and our sailing date but Seabourn or our TA will keep us informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfvoyage Posted April 20, 2021 #4 Share Posted April 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Covepointcruiser said: Seabourn is also requiring COVID testing, Greece is not requiring testing if you have proof of a complete vaccination. That is the prudent protocol: testing on top of vaccination, since vaccination is not 100%, and people have already been selling CDC blank vaccination cards online and teaching others how to make fake vaccination credentials in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SLSD Posted April 21, 2021 #6 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) I've just watched the conversation. It was rather brief. The big news was additional itineraries in the Caribbean--embarking in Barbados this July on the Odyssey. Handre asked the questions about the onboard experience and what it would be like. The answers from the president were, I thought, somewhat vague. However, he SEEMED to be saying, that as of right now, guests would be required to wear masks in public areas, except while eating or drinking. About excursions and ports. He said that SB would have to follow local guidance. That seemed to mean that in some places SB excursions might be the only option, while in others local authorities might loosen things up. Nothing was explicitly said. You had to read between some lines I thought. What did others think the answers meant? Do you agree with my interpretation--or do you see it differently? Edited April 21, 2021 by SLSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesport Posted April 21, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, SLSD said: I've just watched the conversation. It was rather brief. The big news was additional itineraries in the Caribbean--embarking in Barbados this June on the Odyssey. Handre asked the questions about the onboard experience and what it would be like. The answers from the president were, I thought, somewhat vague. However, he SEEMED to be saying, that as of right now, guests would be required to wear masks in public areas, except while eating or drinking. About excursions and ports. He said that SB would have to follow local guidance. That seemed to mean that in some places SB excursions might be there only option, while in other local authors might loosen things up. Nothing was explicitly said. You had to read between some lines I thought. What did others think the answers meant? Do you agree with my interpretation--or do you see it differently? Another Caribbean cruise does not excite me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcox9 Posted April 21, 2021 #8 Share Posted April 21, 2021 The cruises begin on July 18 actually. I was curious about the %capacity they'll be booking. Will it be 50-60% as I believe was stated for the Ovation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLSD Posted April 21, 2021 #9 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, tjcox9 said: The cruises begin on July 18 actually. I was curious about the %capacity they'll be booking. Will it be 50-60% as I believe was stated for the Ovation. Ok. I remember that now. Thank you. I've corrected my post. I don't recall any comment concerning capacity. Edited April 21, 2021 by SLSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted April 21, 2021 #10 Share Posted April 21, 2021 17 minutes ago, SLSD said: I've just watched the conversation. It was rather brief. The big news was additional itineraries in the Caribbean--embarking in Barbados this June on the Odyssey. Handre asked the questions about the onboard experience and what it would be like. The answers from the president were, I thought, somewhat vague. However, he SEEMED to be saying, that as of right now, guests would be required to wear masks in public areas, except while eating or drinking. About excursions and ports. He said that SB would have to follow local guidance. That seemed to mean that in some places SB excursions might be the only option, while in others local authorities might loosen things up. Nothing was explicitly said. You had to read between some lines I thought. What did others think the answers meant? Do you agree with my interpretation--or do you see it differently? Excellent summary, we heard and understood the same as you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuddles115 Posted April 21, 2021 #11 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Agreed, he was vague to a great extent. Perhaps it's based upon June 26, 2020, when he was appointed President and reported directly to Stein Kruse, President of the Holland America Line. My impression is that he dances to the HAL music. If true, doesn't say much for the autonomy of Seabourn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted April 21, 2021 #12 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Oh it was July, not June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLSD Posted April 21, 2021 #13 Share Posted April 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, cuddles115 said: Agreed, he was vague to a great extent. Perhaps it's based upon June 26, 2020, when he was appointed President and reported directly to Stein Kruse, President of the Holland America Line. My impression is that he dances to the HAL music. If true, doesn't say much for the autonomy of Seabourn. It did seem that Handre was trying to elicit more information for guests. I may have imagined that, but it appeared that way to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuddles115 Posted April 21, 2021 #14 Share Posted April 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, SLSD said: It did seem that Handre was trying to elicit more information for guests. I may have imagined that, but it appeared that way to me. Doubt it. I hope I'm wrong. My impression....dog and pony show. Intended to say nothing about nothing save for Barbados being a homeport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesport Posted April 21, 2021 Author #15 Share Posted April 21, 2021 57 minutes ago, cuddles115 said: Doubt it. I hope I'm wrong. My impression....dog and pony show. Intended to say nothing about nothing save for Barbados being a homeport. Was hoping to get some clarity for all remaining cruises such as Northern Europe and Mediterranean for the rest of the year. Nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertmartha Posted April 21, 2021 #16 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Thanks all - was not able to watch but assumed that they would try to roll out some Carib sailings in keeping with what other lines are doing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv24 Posted April 22, 2021 #17 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Thanks to everyone for the info. Now I won't have to bother to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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