Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 28, 2021 #1 Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) As we know - countries all over the world are rapidly introducing new quarantine rules on anyone entering from overseas due to the new Covid variant I only see two options for P and O Option 1 - Postpone cruising full stop - as nobody will be able to fly out to cruise anywhere and/or leave the ship for excursions Option 2 - Introduce winter cruise staycations from Southampton where guests know they won't be leaving the ship at any stage other than the end of the cruise Obviously they would be less appealing than the summer staycation due to the weather but I can't see what else they can do now? Edited November 28, 2021 by Interestedcruisefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 28, 2021 Author #2 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Having said that if we all need new vaccines for the new variant would the Govt even allow staycation cruises to happen ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted November 28, 2021 #3 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I wouldn't expect any quick decisions or changes from P&O just yet. The new travel rules are initially in place for 3 weeks to see what path the new variant takes place. We can only but wait and see but I am certainly relieved that I don't have any cruises in the pipeline for the next 8 months... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denarius Posted November 28, 2021 #4 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Britboys, I agree with your assesment. I believe that P&O and other cruise lines will hold their fire (as should we) until more is known about the new variant. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted November 28, 2021 #5 Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Denarius said: Britboys, I agree with your assesment. I believe that P&O and other cruise lines will hold their fire (as should we) until more is known about the new variant. At the moment the experts are saying............just about anything. Its good, it's bad, we don't know but maybe not. To early to jump off the bridge.🤣. We booked a RCI cruise this morning for September. Will it go ?. Who knows. Edited November 28, 2021 by zap99 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted November 28, 2021 #6 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Indeed, much to early for cruise lines, or us as individuals to make decisions. There is some evidence emerging that inducates that whilst the new strain might be more infectious, the symptoms are much less severe. This could be good news, as herd immunity will increase much more rapidly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ighten Posted November 28, 2021 #7 Share Posted November 28, 2021 The only change in the next few weeks I suspect will be be the obvious roll back to a day 2 PCR (from Tue - so now really for cruising) and perhaps in the future we will be back to bubble tours only.. Its far to early at this point when so little is known about this variants effects re vaccinated populations - it wont be the last variant by far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulatsea Posted November 28, 2021 #8 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I hope they bring back uk only cruises - easy and safe. It’s a shame they are not using Arcadia and Aurora for these as they are not doing anything at the moment - nice adults only ships. should be no problem to leave the ship at each stop in the uk. paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted November 28, 2021 #9 Share Posted November 28, 2021 20 minutes ago, paulatsea said: I hope they bring back uk only cruises - easy and safe. It’s a shame they are not using Arcadia and Aurora for these as they are not doing anything at the moment - nice adults only ships. should be no problem to leave the ship at each stop in the uk. paul The whole raison d'etre for winter cruise holidays is to sail off to somewhere with warm/hot winter sunshine. Disembarking at Liverpool when its wet and windy does not offer the same attraction. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 28, 2021 Author #10 Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: The whole raison d'etre for winter cruise holidays is to sail off to somewhere with warm/hot winter sunshine. Disembarking at Liverpool when its wet and windy does not offer the same attraction. Agreed to some extent But for many people its better than no winter holiday at all And even without the new variant to consider there have always been winter cruises that donrt involve any sun Albeit you can normally get off the ships (as things stand) Edited November 28, 2021 by Interestedcruisefan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted November 28, 2021 #11 Share Posted November 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: The whole raison d'etre for winter cruise holidays is to sail off to somewhere with warm/hot winter sunshine. Disembarking at Liverpool when its wet and windy does not offer the same attraction. A tour of UK docks in January doesn't appeal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted November 28, 2021 #12 Share Posted November 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: The whole raison d'etre for winter cruise holidays is to sail off to somewhere with warm/hot winter sunshine. Disembarking at Liverpool when its wet and windy does not offer the same attraction. As someone who finds no attraction in a Canary Islands or Caribbean cruise (especially on board a large ship) I could be tempted by a winter staycation in place of a stay at a Warner Hotel. I do however completely understand what you mean and doubt that they would be a commercial success... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulatsea Posted November 28, 2021 #13 Share Posted November 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: The whole raison d'etre for winter cruise holidays is to sail off to somewhere with warm/hot winter sunshine. Disembarking at Liverpool when its wet and windy does not offer the same attraction. Yes - ideally and preferable - but given the constant changes etc it’s better than nothing and I would still go regardless of weather. at lease perhaps have one or two ships going around the uk. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsa Posted November 28, 2021 #14 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I really feel people should stop spreading doom and gloom for people who have been excitedly waiting for a cruise for so long. Let’s just wait and see what happens rather than suggesting or predicting bad things. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulatsea Posted November 28, 2021 #15 Share Posted November 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, zap99 said: A tour of UK docks in January doesn't appeal. Does to me ! Seriously . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 28, 2021 Author #16 Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Britboys said: I wouldn't expect any quick decisions or changes from P&O just yet. The new travel rules are initially in place for 3 weeks to see what path the new variant takes place. We can only but wait and see but I am certainly relieved that I don't have any cruises in the pipeline for the next 8 months... Everything that has happened so far with Covid suggests that in 3 weeks time we will have far more restrictions rather than less Switzerland have already banned UK holidaymakers from entering their country due to us having cases of the new variant That's ski holidays in Switzerland and France (the main entry airport for French Alps is Geneva) becoming impossible for Brits already Israel have already banned all tourists from entering the country full stop Granada were the first Caribbean country to ban entry from the first 6 countries with the new variant. And now we have it! Theres going to be a domino effect. We've all seen it all before. It's very predictable Nobody from the UK should risk being overseas next few weeks with the next travel restrictions review pending We all know from experience how little notice is given when they impose tougher restrictions on travel As Simon Calder said yesterday. The whole travel industry is now in total limbo Edited November 28, 2021 by Interestedcruisefan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 28, 2021 Author #17 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Just now, paulatsea said: Does to me ! Seriously . If there was an option I would consider a cruise staycation for 7 nights on a ship that never even leaves Southampton tbh Food, drink, cinema and theatre. And should be a great price. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 28, 2021 Author #18 Share Posted November 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, alsa said: I really feel people should stop spreading doom and gloom for people who have been excitedly waiting for a cruise for so long. Let’s just wait and see what happens rather than suggesting or predicting bad things. Doom and gloom? Or just being realistic? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted November 28, 2021 #19 Share Posted November 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Interestedcruisefan said: Doom and gloom? Or just being realistic? No ,just doom and gloom based in zero information. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2021 #20 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Just now, Interestedcruisefan said: Doom and gloom? Or just being realistic? Doom and Gloom! If the cruise lines have to keep cancelling cruises every time a new variant is found, there won't be a cruise line for anyone to cruise on in the future. They will be recovering financially from Covid for a long time. New variants are not going to stop appearing. The hospitality industry needs to adapt. There is so much pessimism and negativity on these boards. They are a place to discuss the cruises, not government decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulatsea Posted November 28, 2021 #21 Share Posted November 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Interestedcruisefan said: If there was an option I would consider a cruise staycation for 7 nights on a ship that never even leaves Southampton tbh Food, drink, cinema and theatre. And should be a great price. I prefer going somewhere and stopping off if possible - we went on Marella Uk one that stopped in Dundee - cold and raining and really grim - but a piper turned up at 0730 to welcome us - which was brilliant - and we did have a good tour to scone castle - and we got piped away as well - the welcome to Dundee sign was hilarious - 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted November 28, 2021 #22 Share Posted November 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Glitterati said: Doom and Gloom! If the cruise lines have to keep cancelling cruises every time a new variant is found, there won't be a cruise line for anyone to cruise on in the future. They will be recovering financially from Covid for a long time. New variants are not going to stop appearing. The hospitality industry needs to adapt. There is so much pessimism and negativity on these boards. They are a place to discuss the cruises, not government decisions. Absolutely right. The Scottish chap on Dad's army comes to mind. We now have 3 cruises booked for next year, 1 Canaries hotel holiday and a week in Cornwall. Will the glums stop these holidays , or just cause a little amusement?. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted November 28, 2021 #23 Share Posted November 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, Interestedcruisefan said: If there was an option I would consider a cruise staycation for 7 nights on a ship that never even leaves Southampton tbh Food, drink, cinema and theatre. And should be a great price. Even I might be tempted on board Iona for, say, four nights if she wasn't leaving the port of Southampton... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted November 28, 2021 #24 Share Posted November 28, 2021 A cruise to Scotland for New Year would appeal. Overnight stay at Glasgow or Edinburgh on NYE. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 28, 2021 Author #25 Share Posted November 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, Glitterati said: Doom and Gloom! If the cruise lines have to keep cancelling cruises every time a new variant is found, there won't be a cruise line for anyone to cruise on in the future. They will be recovering financially from Covid for a long time. New variants are not going to stop appearing. The hospitality industry needs to adapt. There is so much pessimism and negativity on these boards. They are a place to discuss the cruises, not government decisions. You aren't actually posting any facts there though are you? The cruise lines don't actually have to keep cancelling cruises every time a new variant is found This variant is serious enough for countries to start closing their borders already despite minimal cases across the world That tells you it's serious. Decisions like that are actually avoided if at all possible Hospitality can't choose what they do and adapt in these circumstances. It's taken out of their hands entirely People say it's doom and gloom Theres a reason why share prices of cruise lines have dropped so heavily last 48 hrs That's not doom and gloom. It's just fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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