October/November sailings

[wemjam]

2 hours ago, ALWAYS CRUZIN said:

Please go and read the Bahamas requirements. Any one visiting the Bahamas MUST first have the Bahamas health insurance visa. If you are leaving a port and heading to the Bahamas. You must have the Bahamas health insurance before even boarding the ship. https://www.bahamas.com/travelupdates

You are incorrect.  This does NOT apply to cruise passengers.  I spoke directly to the department at the website you are quoting where you go to get them, and they said NOT cruise passengers.

Edited July 15, 2021 by wemjam

[dandeck]

On 7/11/2021 at 5:06 PM, SRQbeachgirl said:

We have a November cruise booked and if we haven't heard anything by our final payment date we will cancel. We have five adults and two cabins, but one person won't be vaccinated. If he is going to be treated like third-class steerage then we won't be going. 

Unfortunately, probably best for anyone unvaccinated to avoid cruise ships at least for the time being for everyone's sake.  Just too much riding on a successful restart.  Hopefully we can get behind us all in time.    

[Earthworm Jim]

On 7/13/2021 at 3:45 AM, bigrednole said:

...there is no reason to get rid of the protocol until covid and all variants are gone.

 

You are basically opining that these protocols are permanent with that statement.

[Jasonsterling]

9 hours ago, ALWAYS CRUZIN said:

Currently what they and others are dong in Florida to not get fined. They are asking if you would like to show proof of vaccination. Not requiring you to do so. So if you choose not to. You are consider non vaccinated. Why would anyone that is vaccinated not want to show proof of that?

I have no idea-LOL- I'd sure rather show them my card then have the stick up my nose. I'd rather have the shot in the arm in fact than the stick. I have friends who've been tested that swore they could feel it behind their eyeball! Ha ha- no thanks, I'd rather take the shot, I don't care there's a tracking chip in it. 

[ALWAYS CRUZIN]

4 hours ago, wemjam said:

You are incorrect.  This does NOT apply to cruise passengers.  I spoke directly to the department at the website you are quoting where you go to get them, and they said NOT cruise passengers.

Please read what is required. ALL travelers in the Bahamas and to the Bahamas. That means anyone who is going to the Bahamas on a cruise ship or flying. Go to the Bahamas Paradise cruise Line web site and read what is required to CRUISE to the Bahamas. It is spelled out quite clearly. hay, if you go and do not purchase. it is your fault. Do whatever you want, just trying to help. 

[ALWAYS CRUZIN]

This is copied from Royal Caribbean's requirements cruising to the Bahamas. All guests 18 years and above must have a Bahamas health Visa, which guests can acquire through the Bahamas tourism website. Those under the age of 18 should be added to the parents’ visa. Guests should print out the visa so authorities can scan the QR code when entering the country. Other requirements include: So their you ahve it.

[Noami]

My husband and I caved this morning and moved our October booking on the Pride to October on the Legend next year. We have a two-and-a-half year old son still in diapers and had bought an OV cabin. With what’s looking like a greater and greater likelihood that Carnival won’t be able to get the children’s programming back up and running by this fall, we decided to bail out and dump the stress about getting an exemption or trying to contain and entertain a lively, noisy little wrecking ball for hours and hours in a 185 square foot non-childproofed cabin. Let alone persuading him to keep his mask on when out and about in the ship saying “Hi!” to everyone he sees.

 

Happily enough, we were able to trade up to an obstructed balcony, longer cruise, and ports we haven’t visited before for only $500 more dollars which isn’t due for another year. It was painless.

[BroadwayGirl]

1 hour ago, ALWAYS CRUZIN said:

This is copied from Royal Caribbean's requirements cruising to the Bahamas. All guests 18 years and above must have a Bahamas health Visa, which guests can acquire through the Bahamas tourism website. Those under the age of 18 should be added to the parents’ visa. Guests should print out the visa so authorities can scan the QR code when entering the country. Other requirements include: So their you ahve it.

And that’s also for cruise departing from Nassau. It’s spelled out on the page.  Scroll to the bottom..only applies to Adventure homeporting in Nassau. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/what-is-the-bahamas-health-visa-how-to-apply-costs-who-pays
 

The Bahamas minister of tourism has even stated its only for home-ported in the Bahamas cruise ships..like adventure. It does not apply to ships embarking in Florida or the US.. as the cruise lines are handling vaccine certification, testing and possible insurance requirements for the unvaccinated.  

https://ewnews.com/free-pass-some-cruise-passengers-not-required-to-obtain-health-travel-visa
 

[wemjam]

10 hours ago, ALWAYS CRUZIN said:

Please read what is required. ALL travelers in the Bahamas and to the Bahamas. That means anyone who is going to the Bahamas on a cruise ship or flying. Go to the Bahamas Paradise cruise Line web site and read what is required to CRUISE to the Bahamas. It is spelled out quite clearly. hay, if you go and do not purchase. it is your fault. Do whatever you want, just trying to help. 

OK, one more time -  you are not correct unless you are sailing FROM the Bahamas.  I have spoken Directly to the website you are quoting from in the Bahamas, they have said that cruise ships coming from the US do NOT need the health visa.

 

I also confirmed this directly with JH at Carnival this morning:  Here is the post:

 

John, Good Friday morning to you! Hope this day finds you well and happy with only positive posts to deal with.

Quick question please, and I apologize if you have answered this already but I just want to make sure. Currently, for guests traveling on a cruise to the Bahamas from the US, we do NOT have to have the Bahamas Health Visa correct?

Thanks in advance for all you do!

 

Good morning Bill and I hope this finds you well. That is correct you did not need to fill out this visa. If I can do anything else for you please make sure you let me know and I wish you a great cruise. Cheers

 

 

 

 

[ALWAYS CRUZIN]

2 hours ago, wemjam said:

OK, one more time -  you are not correct unless you are sailing FROM the Bahamas.  I have spoken Directly to the website you are quoting from in the Bahamas, they have said that cruise ships coming from the US do NOT need the health visa.

 

I also confirmed this directly with JH at Carnival this morning:  Here is the post:

 

John, Good Friday morning to you! Hope this day finds you well and happy with only positive posts to deal with.

Quick question please, and I apologize if you have answered this already but I just want to make sure. Currently, for guests traveling on a cruise to the Bahamas from the US, we do NOT have to have the Bahamas Health Visa correct?

Thanks in advance for all you do!

 

Good morning Bill and I hope this finds you well. That is correct you did not need to fill out this visa. If I can do anything else for you please make sure you let me know and I wish you a great cruise. Cheers

 

 

 

 

Never mind. When you go, do not get upset when you are no allowed on the ship without it.

[ALWAYS CRUZIN]

2 hours ago, wemjam said:

OK, one more time -  you are not correct unless you are sailing FROM the Bahamas.  I have spoken Directly to the website you are quoting from in the Bahamas, they have said that cruise ships coming from the US do NOT need the health visa.

 

I also confirmed this directly with JH at Carnival this morning:  Here is the post:

 

John, Good Friday morning to you! Hope this day finds you well and happy with only positive posts to deal with.

Quick question please, and I apologize if you have answered this already but I just want to make sure. Currently, for guests traveling on a cruise to the Bahamas from the US, we do NOT have to have the Bahamas Health Visa correct?

Thanks in advance for all you do!

 

Good morning Bill and I hope this finds you well. That is correct you did not need to fill out this visa. If I can do anything else for you please make sure you let me know and I wish you a great cruise. Cheers

 

 

 

 

I have read where Carnival is taking care of the Bahamas Health Visa for the passengers. Stating all will be covered with the Bahamas Health Visa. So if that is the case. You just do not heed to pay for it. Really nice if that is correct.

[ALWAYS CRUZIN]

2 hours ago, wemjam said:

OK, one more time -  you are not correct unless you are sailing FROM the Bahamas.  I have spoken Directly to the website you are quoting from in the Bahamas, they have said that cruise ships coming from the US do NOT need the health visa.

 

I also confirmed this directly with JH at Carnival this morning:  Here is the post:

 

John, Good Friday morning to you! Hope this day finds you well and happy with only positive posts to deal with.

Quick question please, and I apologize if you have answered this already but I just want to make sure. Currently, for guests traveling on a cruise to the Bahamas from the US, we do NOT have to have the Bahamas Health Visa correct?

Thanks in advance for all you do!

 

Good morning Bill and I hope this finds you well. That is correct you did not need to fill out this visa. If I can do anything else for you please make sure you let me know and I wish you a great cruise. Cheers

 

 

 

 

Here is it up to date and YOU ARE CORRECT. Bahamas changed it July 5th for Cruises from Florida.

https://ewnews.com/free-pass-some-cruise-passengers-not-required-to-obtain-health-travel-visa

[wemjam]

I am not trying to be difficult, but I think it is important not to spread "misinformation"  I went back to the website you keep referencing (Bahamas.com - Bahamas Ministry of Tourism) like I had already done on my own before ever reading your post just now to confirm again.  So I could cut and paste the chat, and Here it is:

 

agent sent

 stopping by! Can I help you with anything?

you sent

I have been advised, if I am arriving on a cruise ship from the US (and I am fully vaccinated) that I do NOT need to complete the Health Visa requirement. Can you please confirm this?

Bahamas Agent6

Bahamas Agent6 sent

Welcome to The islands of The Bahamas Live Chat. My name is Sam, it is nice to meet you. May I ask who I am chatting with today?Welcome to The islands of The Bahamas Live Chat. My name is Sam, it is nice to meet you. May I ask who I am chatting with today?

you sent

Jackie

Good morning Sam

Bahamas Agent6 sent

hank you Jackie. May I ask if this is the first time visiting The Islands of The Bahamas?

Thank you Jackie. May I ask if this is the first time visiting The Islands of The Bahamas?

you sent

No

Bahamas Agent6 sent

Yes that is correct. You will not need the visa for the day cruises to the Bahamas.

Thank you so much for making The Bahamas your destination of choice, Jackie. Is there anything else I may assist you with travel information today?

 

you sent

You are saying "day cruises" does this mean a cruise that stops there for a day as part of a longer itinerary (multiple day trip on Carnival Cruise lines with stops in Bahama Ports)

Bahamas Agent6 sent

yeyess

Is there anything else I may assist you with travel information today?

Is there anything else I may assist you with travel information today?

you sent

No, should be all set. Thank you

Bahamas Agent6 sent

Thank you again for your interest in The Islands of The Bahamas. We look forward to either welcoming you on our Bahamas shores or in another live chat. Have a great day!

[ALWAYS CRUZIN]

2 minutes ago, wemjam said:

I am not trying to be difficult, but I think it is important not to spread "misinformation"  I went back to the website you keep referencing (Bahamas.com - Bahamas Ministry of Tourism) like I had already done on my own before ever reading your post just now to confirm again.  So I could cut and paste the chat, and Here it is:

 

agent sent

 stopping by! Can I help you with anything?

you sent

I have been advised, if I am arriving on a cruise ship from the US (and I am fully vaccinated) that I do NOT need to complete the Health Visa requirement. Can you please confirm this?

Bahamas Agent6

Bahamas Agent6 sent

Welcome to The islands of The Bahamas Live Chat. My name is Sam, it is nice to meet you. May I ask who I am chatting with today?Welcome to The islands of The Bahamas Live Chat. My name is Sam, it is nice to meet you. May I ask who I am chatting with today?

you sent

Jackie

Good morning Sam

Bahamas Agent6 sent

hank you Jackie. May I ask if this is the first time visiting The Islands of The Bahamas?

Thank you Jackie. May I ask if this is the first time visiting The Islands of The Bahamas?

you sent

No

Bahamas Agent6 sent

Yes that is correct. You will not need the visa for the day cruises to the Bahamas.

Thank you so much for making The Bahamas your destination of choice, Jackie. Is there anything else I may assist you with travel information today?

 

you sent

You are saying "day cruises" does this mean a cruise that stops there for a day as part of a longer itinerary (multiple day trip on Carnival Cruise lines with stops in Bahama Ports)

Bahamas Agent6 sent

yeyess

Is there anything else I may assist you with travel information today?

Is there anything else I may assist you with travel information today?

you sent

No, should be all set. Thank you

Bahamas Agent6 sent

Thank you again for your interest in The Islands of The Bahamas. We look forward to either welcoming you on our Bahamas shores or in another live chat. Have a great day!

Did you go and see what I posted to read? One problem, it says nothing about non vaccinated.

[BrotherCraig]

Just changed our MG Thanksgiving cruise to March - officially.  It was painless although it did cost me right around $1200 more to change it and had to downgrade one of the two cabins from balcony to an interior.  It's only money.

 

Makes the $1200 OBC that was given to us pretty much worthless.  lol

Edited July 16, 2021 by BrotherCraig

[wemjam]

2 minutes ago, ALWAYS CRUZIN said:

Did you go and see what I posted to read? One problem, it says nothing about non vaccinated.

I saw it after, I was posting the same time you were.

 

I do not know about unvaccinated, and wouldn't speak either way to that.  I was just checking ALL my bases and researching it for my husband and I and our upcoming cruises this year to make sure my bases were covered for us.

 

I will say my question to JH was broad in "do we need one" - and his answer was no.  I would "guess" he would have said "as long as you are vaccinated" but don't quote me on that one.

[Julienatul]

13 hours ago, ALWAYS CRUZIN said:

Please read what is required. ALL travelers in the Bahamas and to the Bahamas. That means anyone who is going to the Bahamas on a cruise ship or flying. Go to the Bahamas Paradise cruise Line web site and read what is required to CRUISE to the Bahamas. It is spelled out quite clearly. hay, if you go and do not purchase. it is your fault. Do whatever you want, just trying to help. 

No it doesn't. I went to the Bahamas for two days last week on the Horizon. No health passport or testing was required if sailing from the Carnival Ship if you were vaccinated. 

[Julienatul]

45 minutes ago, wemjam said:

I saw it after, I was posting the same time you were.

 

I do not know about unvaccinated, and wouldn't speak either way to that.  I was just checking ALL my bases and researching it for my husband and I and our upcoming cruises this year to make sure my bases were covered for us.

 

I will say my question to JH was broad in "do we need one" - and his answer was no.  I would "guess" he would have said "as long as you are vaccinated" but don't quote me on that one.

Unvaccinated were able to get off but had to stay in a group and be guarded by a Carnival employee who escorted them in port. They were not allowed to do any shopping or mix with port employees who may not all be vaccinated yet. 

[ALWAYS CRUZIN]

5 minutes ago, Julienatul said:

No it doesn't. I went to the Bahamas for two days last week on the Horizon. No health passport or testing was required if sailing from the Carnival Ship if you were vaccinated. 

No need to correct me. Guess you did not read my latest. The Bahamas changed the requirement July 5th for ships sailing from Florida ONLY. https://ewnews.com/free-pass-some-cruise-passengers-not-required-to-obtain-health-travel-visa

[bobbismith]

On 7/11/2021 at 8:22 PM, K_e_short said:

 

That is very useful information to know that "Bubble excursions" are showing up.

 

That means people with currently booked cruises can go online and if that shows up in their list they know their cruise will still be requiring unvaccinated cruisers to have limitations.

 

I have a November 2021, Pride, cruise. There are Bubble Tours on the website. Just FYI

[Dwright826]

Well, there's the answer. I'm sure they're thinking, "if it's not broke, why fix it".

[aquasea]

On 7/11/2021 at 9:33 PM, K_e_short said:

 

 

Getting her vaccinated would probably be the best choice since it would help remove the worry about cancelling/rescheduling cruises.

 

It also means she is protected from a deadly virus. 

 

(Not interested in an argument btw. We have no idea how long these restrictions will last)

 

 

 

 

Sorry, but it is the choice and decision of the parent and NOT a stranger on the web. My 3 teens are not vax either and my mother ( 78yrs old) had covid and none of us got it.... WEIRD.

[aquasea]

57 minutes ago, Dwright826 said:

Well, there's the answer. I'm sure they're thinking, "if it's not broke, why fix it".

I can tell you why they would love to fix it. I went on the Horizon cruise on July 10 and I felt like I was the youngest at 45 yrs old on it. No families, no younger people. If they want to keep it like a Princess or Holland America type cruise, then yes, they will keep it like this. It was far from a family cruise vacation at all.

[K_e_short]

2 hours ago, aquasea said:

Sorry, but it is the choice and decision of the parent and NOT a stranger on the web. My 3 teens are not vax either and my mother ( 78yrs old) had covid and none of us got it.... WEIRD.

 

My statement was in response to the worry about cancelling/rescheduling.

 

There are a lot of vacations open that do not require vaccinations. If you are worried about how cruising looks right now then don't cruise.

I'm not suggesting anyone get a vaccine but when you come online and ASK STRANGERS for advice you are going to get advice.

 

 

[Dwright826]

19 hours ago, aquasea said:

I can tell you why they would love to fix it. I went on the Horizon cruise on July 10 and I felt like I was the youngest at 45 yrs old on it. No families, no younger people. If they want to keep it like a Princess or Holland America type cruise, then yes, they will keep it like this. It was far from a family cruise vacation at all.

I mean, I feel you on that, but from a carnival stand point, they're filling the rooms and saving money by not needing to run the kid camps. So while I wish they would change it, there's no real motivation for carnival to do so. I'm sure they will, just not any time soon. Or at least until the start up is going full force.