Aloha 1 Posted May 21, 2021 #26 Share Posted May 21, 2021 IMHO, the "ban" will not be a problem. All it takes is one port stop to ask for vaccination proof and the cruiser will have to comply or stay on board, or not even be allowed to board. Cruise lines have the out of it being out of their control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 21, 2021 Author #27 Share Posted May 21, 2021 26 minutes ago, Aloha 1 said: IMHO, the "ban" will not be a problem. All it takes is one port stop to ask for vaccination proof and the cruiser will have to comply or stay on board, or not even be allowed to board. Cruise lines have the out of it being out of their control. So far I have only seen that Florida cannot ask but maybe Federal law will overrule that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiesan Posted May 21, 2021 #28 Share Posted May 21, 2021 20 hours ago, GeorgesGal said: Those tests are mandatory for anyone - citizens of USA or otherwise - entering the USA. I believe it is CDC's command. And thank you for your kind words; now if only he would listen to a voice of reason! The tests are mandatory only for entrance into the US by air. This does not apply to land border entry or cruise ship entry. From CDC web site: If you plan to travel internationally, you will need to get tested no more than 3 days before you travel by air into the United States (US) and show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight, or be prepared to show documentation of recovery (proof of a recent positive viral test and a letter from your healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel). Does this Order apply to land border crossings? No, the requirements of this Order only apply to air travel into the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted May 21, 2021 #29 Share Posted May 21, 2021 20 hours ago, Bellaggio Cruisers said: Hi Donna I sent a letter directly to the governor, as well. Except for the canned thank you citizen note, I have not had an answer from his office…. Maybe he will understand the harm he is causing. I agree with you… regarding HIPPA.. I do not think his principles regarding privacy should trump my rights to travel on a ship with fully vaccinated folks! Lets keep fighting this… sheila He seams pretty hard headed and refuses to admit he was wrong I think. Just have to continue fighting this for all our good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 21, 2021 Author #30 Share Posted May 21, 2021 3 hours ago, RJB said: He seams pretty hard headed and refuses to admit he was wrong I think. Just have to continue fighting this for all our good. Your tax dollars at work 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PaulMCO Posted May 21, 2021 #31 Share Posted May 21, 2021 5 hours ago, Aloha 1 said: IMHO, the "ban" will not be a problem. All it takes is one port stop to ask for vaccination proof and the cruiser will have to comply or stay on board, or not even be allowed to board. Cruise lines have the out of it being out of their control. not even that. Just find a place where Florida does not have jurisdiction to check. Like on board the ship -- since the ships are Marshall Island flagged. But the whole point of the Governors lawsuit is the fact that does the CDC have the right to dictate vaccine requirements to the industry. If he loses, and he will, then the federal agency rules will "trump" Florida law. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesGal Posted May 25, 2021 #32 Share Posted May 25, 2021 On 5/20/2021 at 5:36 PM, Bellaggio Cruisers said: Hi Donna I sent a letter directly to the governor, as well. Except for the canned thank you citizen note, I have not had an answer from his office…. Maybe he will understand the harm he is causing. I agree with you… regarding HIPPA.. I do not think his principles regarding privacy should trump my rights to travel on a ship with fully vaccinated folks! Lets keep fighting this… sheila Hi, Sheila, glad to hear you also wrote to him. I still haven't gotten a true response from his office other than the canned answer you received. In the meantime, I took it upon myself to voluntarily forward my CDC card information to O and asked them to attach the info to my reservation for January 14, 2022 on the Riviera. This way O won't have to request 'vaccine passports'. Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesGal Posted May 25, 2021 #33 Share Posted May 25, 2021 On 5/21/2021 at 1:40 PM, susiesan said: The tests are mandatory only for entrance into the US by air. This does not apply to land border entry or cruise ship entry. From CDC web site: If you plan to travel internationally, you will need to get tested no more than 3 days before you travel by air into the United States (US) and show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight, or be prepared to show documentation of recovery (proof of a recent positive viral test and a letter from your healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel). Does this Order apply to land border crossings? No, the requirements of this Order only apply to air travel into the US. Hi, susiesan, I specifically mentioned airlines in my post, not intending to include any other method of crossing the border by either land or sea. Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility Base Posted May 27, 2021 #34 Share Posted May 27, 2021 CDC has approved Celebrity Edge to sail a 7 night Caribbean cruise on a revenue basis. Departure from Fort Lauderdale on 26 June. Source: Miami Herald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility Base Posted May 30, 2021 #35 Share Posted May 30, 2021 There is a thread on the Celebrity forum which discusses a possible solution being worked on in Florida to allow the Celebrity sailing next month. This would be good news if it does happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted May 31, 2021 #36 Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) On 5/26/2021 at 7:42 PM, Tranquility Base said: CDC has approved Celebrity Edge to sail a 7 night Caribbean cruise on a revenue basis. Departure from Fort Lauderdale on 26 June. Source: Miami Herald. Yes but DeSantis specifically mentioned Celebrity that they cannot ask if people are vaccinated and Lisa Lutoff Perlo President of Celebrity Celebrity like NCL has said all have to be vaccinated that puts Celebrity in a lousy position for a June sailing.. Jancruz1 Edited May 31, 2021 by Jancruz spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Waynetor Posted May 31, 2021 #37 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Is there anything to stop cruise lines from working, either openly or behind the scene, with ports to have the ports issue a requirement that any passenger arriving in their waters be fully vaccinated? If ports on the voyage required proof just like some do for yellow fever then that would overrule any rule at the embarkation port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility Base Posted June 9, 2021 #38 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Reading the Celebrity forum, it appears they are going ahead with their Florida cruises. Minimum of 95% will be vaccinated. Those without vaccination proof will be required to undertake user pays testing, wear masks whilst onboard, and may be denied permission to leave the ship in ports. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaberetired Posted June 9, 2021 #39 Share Posted June 9, 2021 As of today, NCL is still fighting with Florida on this issue with their lawyers. Frank Del Rio said they will just sail from other ports if this sticks in Florida. To quote: "Cruise ships have motors and rudders and can move." Thanks to Frank Del Rio for fighting this fight. I will NEVER sail on a ship that doesn't require vaccinations. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted June 9, 2021 #40 Share Posted June 9, 2021 1 hour ago, wannaberetired said: As of today, NCL is still fighting with Florida on this issue with their lawyers. Frank Del Rio said they will just sail from other ports if this sticks in Florida. To quote: "Cruise ships have motors and rudders and can move." Thanks to Frank Del Rio for fighting this fight. I will NEVER sail on a ship that doesn't require vaccinations. + 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhD-iva Posted June 9, 2021 #41 Share Posted June 9, 2021 I am so sorry to report that Texas has now gone down the same black hole as Florida. Governor Abbot will not allow cruise lines to check vaccine status. Oh well, there aren’t any cruises I like that visit Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 9, 2021 Author #42 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Wonder what state will be next ?? 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robjame Posted June 9, 2021 #43 Share Posted June 9, 2021 My cruise is March 2022 so no air arrangements or hotels pre-cruise - has Oceania provided air arrangements for earlier cruises out of Florida? I would welcome Oceania pulling out of Florida and establishing Jamaica or some other Caribbean island as a base - a week pre-cruise would suit me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 9, 2021 Author #44 Share Posted June 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Robjame said: My cruise is March 2022 so no air arrangements or hotels pre-cruise - has Oceania provided air arrangements for earlier cruises out of Florida? Yes they have pre cruise hotel package looks like they are using Miami East in Brickell @ $519 PP I think you already asked this in another thread We usually fly in a day earlier & try for Bus class so we usually just book our own air/hotel YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robjame Posted June 9, 2021 #45 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Yes I am aware of the hotel and the hotel price but I was wondering if Oceania was holding up actual air arrangements and hotel arrangements until they had a resolution to the Florida dispute. It is notable that the post-cruise hotels are listed for Venice but not the pre-cruise hotels for Miami. Is this to allow easy flexibility to change the embarkation port (state) (a country). or are you saying that the pre-cruise hotel IS showing on your account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 9, 2021 Author #46 Share Posted June 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Robjame said: or are you saying that the pre-cruise hotel IS showing on your account? I looked at the Dec cruises out of Miami & that hotel was being offered price was $519 CAD Maybe they are just waiting for the later months before adding the hotel packages .. I do not know You are still in econ class for the flight I am one of those cheap Canadians & would not spend $1000 for 1 nt hotel 😄 Personal choice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesGal Posted June 9, 2021 #47 Share Posted June 9, 2021 37 minutes ago, LHT28 said: I looked at the Dec cruises out of Miami & that hotel was being offered price was $519 CAD Maybe they are just waiting for the later months before adding the hotel packages .. I do not know You are still in econ class for the flight I am one of those cheap Canadians & would not spend $1000 for 1 nt hotel 😄 Personal choice Don't blame you in the least. At least when cruising on O, you get meals, entertainment, transportation, etc for that daily rate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgg Posted June 9, 2021 #48 Share Posted June 9, 2021 2 hours ago, LHT28 said: I looked at the Dec cruises out of Miami & that hotel was being offered price was $519 CAD I am one of those cheap Canadians & would not spend $1000 for 1 nt hotel 😄 Personal choice. Cheap Canadian? I'd guess you're prudent and thrifty!😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 9, 2021 Author #49 Share Posted June 9, 2021 21 minutes ago, tgg said: Cheap Canadian? I'd guess you're prudent and thrifty!😃 😄 Sometimes it just depends on my wants LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honumaui Posted June 9, 2021 #50 Share Posted June 9, 2021 It was suggested to me that staying at an airport hotel in Miami would cost quite a bit less. They would have a free shuttle from the airport and a cab ride to embarkation the next day would not be very high. We have also done this after arrival in Miami and relax in the hotel overnight to catch an early flight to the west coast the next day rather than chance the ship getting in late and rushing or missing our flight. Consider it an extra vacation day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now