Gporter Posted August 5, 2021 #476 Share Posted August 5, 2021 https://www.hollandamerica.com/content/dam/hal/inventory-assets/Health_Sanitation/2021/Health_Safety_PDF_0804.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiebabe Posted August 5, 2021 #477 Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Tridentnyc said: Sorry, that was not my intention. There has been a lot of questions as to why the cruise this week has been at "Yellow" status since sailing. As per the CDC's own descriptors on this, a ship will only be rated "Yellow" if there is a certain threshold of positive cases among crew or passengers. You can see the CDC breakdown of it's color coding here. Again, sorry for any confusion, was not my intent. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/crew-disembarkations-commercial-travel.html Thanks for the clarification! We were on last week and my Daughter’s floor had a questionable Covid Case or two. They were Quarantined and released two days later after testing negative. She was aware something was up but we didn’t worry about it. I’ve been on Zaandam when there was a minor Noro outbreak and they notified via letter to the Cabin. On a TA we were notified via letter of Upper Respiratory going around. So no news…good news! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam1965 Posted August 5, 2021 #478 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, syesmar said: @Brentt_Mand @liam1965Have either of you heard any news onboard about the new HAL protocols for the next 2 cruises (masks 8/7 & pre-cruise testing 8/14)? Curious if there's been any word onboard about this. Thanks! Hope you continue to have a great sailing! Only on cruise critic. Nothing on board. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted August 5, 2021 #479 Share Posted August 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Brentt_M said: So a pretty wet day in Sitka, but the temperature was amazing. We walked around downtown Sitka for s bit and through some shops. There were numerous shops and restraunts that were closed though 😞 (Pretty sure I embarassed my daughter here) (2019 visit) (Today) That's been there since at least 2007! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted August 5, 2021 #480 Share Posted August 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Tridentnyc said: Interesting, we're on the 08/14 sailing but have yet to receive the same email and the health protocols on the website are still showing a "last update" as of 07/20. I just got the email (sailing 8/14). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radbooks Posted August 5, 2021 #481 Share Posted August 5, 2021 8 hours ago, trk_koa said: We recently saw an episode of Andrew Zimmern’s Delicious Destinations that featured Sitka. It first aired in January 2021, so I’m not sure when it was filmed. I took notes (disclaimer: we’ve never eaten at any of these places). Here’s the recommendations from the show: Salmon: Ludwig’s Bistro Halibut fish n chips: Baranof Fish Market Dungeness crab: Halibut Point Crab n Chowder Black cod tips: Ashmo’s Let us know where you end up for lunch and if you’d recommend. We’ll be there in September. Thanks for recommending this show! It's interesting to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenofcruise Posted August 5, 2021 #482 Share Posted August 5, 2021 26 minutes ago, Boytjie said: I just got the email (sailing 8/14). I also received the email 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tridentnyc Posted August 5, 2021 #483 Share Posted August 5, 2021 26 minutes ago, queenofcruise said: I also received the email Just got my email too, sailing 08/14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radbooks Posted August 5, 2021 #484 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I'm sailing on Saturday (8/7) and have heard nothing official! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare zgscl Posted August 5, 2021 #485 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Just now, Radbooks said: I'm sailing on Saturday (8/7) and have heard nothing official! We are sailing on the 14th and got the email maybe an hour ago. Would guess your email is coming soon. Website has been updated https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/worry-free-promise/travel-well.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelker Posted August 5, 2021 #486 Share Posted August 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, Radbooks said: I'm sailing on Saturday (8/7) and have heard nothing official! You won't need testing, that doesn't start until the 8/14 cruise. They are suggesting (not requiring) that everyone mask up starting with your cruise and there are some places that it will be mandatory on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn single Posted August 5, 2021 #487 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I got my email today for boarding on August 21! I will gladly get the test, and pray that my test is negative! I am fully vaccinated, and have been since early February! Anything to defeat this virus which has interrupted our lives. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentt_M Posted August 5, 2021 Author #488 Share Posted August 5, 2021 So the internet has been complete crap for me since leaving Sitka, but not much to update on since then. We are getting changed and going to go eat Tamarind. Guess I have lost enough to justify a specialty dinner... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelker Posted August 5, 2021 #489 Share Posted August 5, 2021 21 minutes ago, cruzn single said: I got my email today for boarding on August 21! I will gladly get the test, and pray that my test is negative! I am fully vaccinated, and have been since early February! Anything to defeat this virus which has interrupted our lives. Where are you planning to get tested? We’re near Boulder and not sailing until the 28th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam1965 Posted August 5, 2021 #490 Share Posted August 5, 2021 18 minutes ago, Brentt_M said: So the internet has been complete crap for me since leaving Sitka, but not much to update on since then. We are getting changed and going to go eat Tamarind. Guess I have lost enough to justify a specialty dinner... Complete crap, yes, but at least working, albeit at a snails pace. But compared to two of the days this week when it was out entirely, I’ll take it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julia Posted August 5, 2021 #491 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Brentt ( and Liam) Thanks so much for your continued updates and reviews of your Alaskan cruise. Hope your remaining days are glorious! Please try to ignore the rest of us as we chatter on about today's edicts, we certainly don't want to impose on your cruise. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentt_M Posted August 5, 2021 Author #492 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Well Tamarind was excellent again. Lawson and I had thr tenderloin and Kali went with the dan dan noodles again. We also had spicy tuna rolls and a sushi sampler. 17 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted August 5, 2021 #493 Share Posted August 5, 2021 13 hours ago, Brentt_M said: So a pretty wet day in Sitka, but the temperature was amazing. We walked around downtown Sitka for s bit and through some shops. There were numerous shops and restraunts that were closed though 😞 (Pretty sure I embarassed my daughter here) (2019 visit) (Today) Nice pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted August 5, 2021 #494 Share Posted August 5, 2021 @Brentt_M How has the motion of the ocean been on your cruise? I know that it won't tell me what our experience will be liek, but with our cabin assignment way up front, I am more curious than usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamashark Posted August 5, 2021 #495 Share Posted August 5, 2021 10 hours ago, zelker said: You won't need testing, that doesn't start until the 8/14 cruise. They are suggesting (not requiring) that everyone mask up starting with your cruise and there are some places that it will be mandatory on the ship. This is the email we received this morning. Masks are required not suggested. IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: We look forward to welcoming you on board your upcoming cruise. In an abundance of caution and in response to the increasing number of cases of COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant, we have made adjustments to our onboard mask policy. All guests will be required to wear face masks in elevators, entertainment venues, retail shops, the casino, and other designated areas except while eating and drinking. Guests must also wear face masks prior to being seated in all dining venues and may occasionally be asked to wear a mask in other designated areas. Masks are required during embarkation and debarkation in the terminal, and must be worn during the debarkation process on board. Our team members will continue to wear masks at all times when in guest areas, except when eating or drinking or outdoors when not interacting with guests. As we work with our medical experts to promote the health and safety of our guests and team members, we appreciate the cooperation of all of our guests. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4starsisters Posted August 5, 2021 #496 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Our sincere condolences. Enjoy your cruise and wishing you smooth seas and fair winds. Be safe! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentt_M Posted August 5, 2021 Author #497 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Boytjie said: @Brentt_M How has the motion of the ocean been on your cruise? I know that it won't tell me what our experience will be liek, but with our cabin assignment way up front, I am more curious than usual. There has been very little motion this cruise. The least of my 3 times to Alaska by far 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentt_M Posted August 5, 2021 Author #498 Share Posted August 5, 2021 We are at Ketchikan and we have a kayaking excursion booked here shortly. Our last port of the cruise 😞 We will have to go back to the real world soon and I am not ready for that! 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisewiththekids Posted August 5, 2021 #499 Share Posted August 5, 2021 11 hours ago, Brentt_M said: So the internet has been complete crap for me since leaving Sitka, but not much to update on since then. We are getting changed and going to go eat Tamarind. Guess I have lost enough to justify a specialty dinner... I'll be onboard in a couple weeks and need to do some work online for business. When did you have the best internet connection? How was it on board while docked in Juneau? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimgev Posted August 5, 2021 #500 Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Brentt_M said: We are at Ketchikan and we have a kayaking excursion booked here shortly. Our last port of the cruise 😞 We will have to go back to the real world soon and I am not ready for that! Brentt - you are constructing memories which will last a lifetime with your children. Enjoy every last minute. JIm 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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