Rare ScratchTheRat Posted July 21, 2021 #76 Share Posted July 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Britboys said: Really not trying to put a damper on things. I genuinely hope you and all those with European cruises booked in the Autumn get to go. Just feel nothing is guaranteed at present... Though you're right that nothing is guaranteed, I think everything that reopens now will stay reopened. I think we're done being proactive and vaccinating to protect, now we're in a place where we can safely be reactive instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Active8 Posted July 21, 2021 #77 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Really interesting thread as tbh didn’t think/ know about FCO cover for non essential travel. I’m travelling on the first cruise out to Europe on 25th Sept. all we’ve had so far from P&O is a revised letter to advise theyve updated the insurance requirements to include COVID and upped the liability levels. There was no mention of the FCO travel risk or that we might need to add that on. what they have done is provide a link to Holiday Extras, who’s insurance will cover the new cover requirements. However having asked them this morning about adding FCO non essential cover, they don’t do it. So it’s a bit strange of P&O to partner with a company that doesn’t offer something which might end up being applicable. as it’s the first one out ~ there’s a real lack of guidance as it’s been concentrated on UK schedules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted July 21, 2021 #78 Share Posted July 21, 2021 34 minutes ago, Britboys said: Really not trying to put a damper on things. I genuinely hope you and all those with European cruises booked in the Autumn get to go. Just feel nothing is guaranteed at present... How right you are. Nobody knows. One thing we have all learnt recently is that you shouldn't make plans that can't be changed at short notice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted July 21, 2021 #79 Share Posted July 21, 2021 On 7/20/2021 at 2:05 PM, ScratchTheRat said: Indeed they all do yeah but NCL are not requiring insurance to board regardless. Just because it doesn't say you need insurance, travelling without it could be very dangerous indeed. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ScratchTheRat Posted July 21, 2021 #80 Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, jeanlyon said: Just because it doesn't say you need insurance, travelling without it could be very dangerous indeed. I know. I always have insurance. The point is (if you read up) that the majority of policies don't cover cruising in amber countries. So you can be insured to the teeth and still unable to board if that cruise line requires insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted July 21, 2021 #81 Share Posted July 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, ScratchTheRat said: I know. I always have insurance. The point is (if you read up) that the majority of policies don't cover cruising in amber countries. So you can be insured to the teeth and still unable to board if that cruise line requires insurance. I have been looking closely at quite a few policies. Many cover Amber countries and traveling to countries that are not actually banned by FCO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ScratchTheRat Posted July 21, 2021 #82 Share Posted July 21, 2021 26 minutes ago, zap99 said: I have been looking closely at quite a few policies. Many cover Amber countries and traveling to countries that are not actually banned by FCO. Yeah, I noticed that too, which is good. Italy is the big one for me though as I'm due to fly to Rome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted July 21, 2021 #83 Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 hours ago, jeanlyon said: Just because it doesn't say you need insurance, travelling without it could be very dangerous indeed. Slightly off topic, but Britannia is off Bolt Head at the moment. You can probably see it on your radar. It's quite big.🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted July 21, 2021 #84 Share Posted July 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Active8 said: ...So it’s a bit strange of P&O to partner with a company that doesn’t offer something which might end up being applicable. as it’s the first one out ~ there’s a real lack of guidance as it’s been concentrated on UK schedules. But maybe P&O will not sail to any country against FCO advice...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Active8 Posted July 21, 2021 #85 Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Britboys said: But maybe P&O will not sail to any country against FCO advice...? You’d think they wouldn’t but I’m hoping they’ll give some guidance soon, so we know one way or the other!! Rather than leave so close to the start date 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted July 21, 2021 #86 Share Posted July 21, 2021 My sources tell me that by late September the requirement to test before returning will not apply to cruise ships visiting Green/Amber list countries. This may require bubbled excursions. It’s expected that cruise lines won’t visit red list countries. And yes, P&O ships will have capacity to undertake full ship testing, both LFT and PCT as required. 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted July 21, 2021 Author #87 Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 hour ago, molecrochip said: My sources tell me that by late September the requirement to test before returning will not apply to cruise ships visiting Green/Amber list countries. This may require bubbled excursions. It’s expected that cruise lines won’t visit red list countries. And yes, P&O ships will have capacity to undertake full ship testing, both LFT and PCT as required. Thanks for that. Looks promising for September/October cruises. I can live with bubbled excursions - if necessary I'll just stay on board and make use of the drinks package. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ScratchTheRat Posted July 21, 2021 #88 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Just now, wowzz said: Thanks for that. Looks promising for September/October cruises. I can live with bubbled excursions - if necessary I'll just stay on board and make use of the drinks package. I'm the same. I'm happy to do bubbled excursions too! Just let me fly to Italy to meet my ship! 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrag Posted July 21, 2021 #89 Share Posted July 21, 2021 11 hours ago, zap99 said: ....Fingers crossed it will all go away. The scientists and PH experts are clear in stating it's here to stay, and we need to learn to live with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrag Posted July 21, 2021 #90 Share Posted July 21, 2021 4 hours ago, molecrochip said: My sources tell me that... So, you're a journalist!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted July 21, 2021 Author #91 Share Posted July 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, hamrag said: So, you're a journalist!! No, but Moley is a fount of information for all things P&O, as I am sure you know if you frequent this forum. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted July 22, 2021 #92 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Saga guy on Radio 4 earlier saying they’re expecting a government announcement giving the green light for international cruises pretty soon. He mentioned late July, but Saga plan to restart from early September to allow for some time slippage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted July 22, 2021 #93 Share Posted July 22, 2021 8 hours ago, hamrag said: The scientists and PH experts are clear in stating it's here to stay, and we need to learn to live with it! Some of us already have.🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted July 22, 2021 #94 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, zap99 said: Slightly off topic, but Britannia is off Bolt Head at the moment. You can probably see it on your radar. It's quite big.🤣 I am up at Prawle Point this evening. My first stint at National Coastwatch for a while due to breaking hip. Maybe I will see her. Weather is wonderful down here. https://www.nci-prawlepoint.org.uk/home.htm Edited July 22, 2021 by jeanlyon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee-ess Posted July 22, 2021 #95 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Regarding starting back cruising - has anyone had their flight details yet for the upcoming Caribbean season ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted July 22, 2021 #96 Share Posted July 22, 2021 No, but we don’t fly until end Feb 2022. When are you usually notified of your flight details? Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted July 23, 2021 #97 Share Posted July 23, 2021 23 hours ago, jeanlyon said: I am up at Prawle Point this evening. My first stint at National Coastwatch for a while due to breaking hip. Maybe I will see her. Weather is wonderful down here. https://www.nci-prawlepoint.org.uk/home.htm We are on Brittania off Lyme Regis. When we get near you tomorrow I will wave through the thunder clouds.🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2021 #98 Share Posted July 23, 2021 20 hours ago, bee-ess said: Regarding starting back cruising - has anyone had their flight details yet for the upcoming Caribbean season ? Not yet. We fly 25th December and still no flight details. When we booked, the lady mentioned it would be 6 months before. So I checked 25th June and there was nothing there. Checked again this morning and still nothing. I’m assuming they are waiting for the green light for international cruising before confirming flight details. I would like to book my airport hotel and parking so it would be good if they at least put an airport placeholder in! (London flight) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted July 23, 2021 #99 Share Posted July 23, 2021 5 hours ago, Glitterati said: Not yet. We fly 25th December and still no flight details. When we booked, the lady mentioned it would be 6 months before. So I checked 25th June and there was nothing there. Checked again this morning and still nothing. I’m assuming they are waiting for the green light for international cruising before confirming flight details. I would like to book my airport hotel and parking so it would be good if they at least put an airport placeholder in! (London flight) I thought the 6 months before was from the date of your return flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee-ess Posted July 23, 2021 #100 Share Posted July 23, 2021 8 hours ago, Glitterati said: Not yet. We fly 25th December and still no flight details. When we booked, the lady mentioned it would be 6 months before. So I checked 25th June and there was nothing there. Checked again this morning and still nothing. I’m assuming they are waiting for the green light for international cruising before confirming flight details. I would like to book my airport hotel and parking so it would be good if they at least put an airport placeholder in! (London flight) Same as us, we are due to go Jan 1st on Britannia but no flights showing yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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