Anyone knows what quarantine is like on board?

[lupaglupa]

I know only a very small number of passengers have gotten sick and been put into quarantine but.... We are 52 days out and watching the news and I'm curious if anyone knows how quarantine is handled for passengers who test positive. Do they get moved into new quarantine cabins? I assume if so they take all their stuff with them. What's arranged for food? Entertainment? It's not that I expect it to happen but I always like to know in advance.

[JCP3]

I’m currently on Koninsdam in quarantine.   It’s better and worse than you might think  You can read our account of it at https://markmcelroy.com/what-happens-when-you-get-covid-on-a-luxury-cruise/

Edited December 29, 2021 by JCP3

[Cruising-along]

3 minutes ago, JCP3 said:

I’m currently on Koninsdam in quarantine.   It’s better and worse than you might think  You can read our account of it at madebymark.com  

I don't see it on your website,  could you post a link please?

[nocl]

3 minutes ago, Cruising-along said:

I don't see it on your website,  could you post a link please?

found it here

 

http://markmcelroy.com/

[lstrong]

I couldn’t find it either

[JCP3]

https://markmcelroy.com/what-happens-when-you-get-covid-on-a-luxury-cruise/
 

sorry about that.    

[JCP3]

8 minutes ago, Cruising-along said:

I don't see it on your website,  could you post a link please?

I corrected the link. 
 

https://markmcelroy.com/what-happens-when-you-get-covid-on-a-luxury-cruise/

[Cruising-along]

9 minutes ago, JCP3 said:

I corrected the link. 
 

https://markmcelroy.com/what-happens-when-you-get-covid-on-a-luxury-cruise/

Thank you.  Very good account!  You answered some questions I've had (I knew all quarantine cabins are balcony cabins, but wondered if you're refunded the difference if you had booked a Neptune or Pinnacle Suite).  

I have another question -- when you order off a specialty restaurant menu, are you being charged for those meals?  

[HALrunner]

Thanks for sharing! I'm glad your symptoms are mild and you are remaining upbeat, despite this unexpected "experience" during your vacation.

[SKCruiser007]

14 minutes ago, JCP3 said:

I corrected the link. 
 

https://markmcelroy.com/what-happens-when-you-get-covid-on-a-luxury-cruise/

Thanks so much! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[JCP3]

We ordered from High Five for lunch today and they did charge us.  It is free in person but $4.95 for in room dining.  We haven’t ordered anything else from specialty but I’m sure we will before it’s over. 

[Florida_gal_50]

Thank you for the information.  I just assumed that passengers would be allowed to stay in their booked rooms.  It makes sense to keeps everyone in the same area.

[aliaschief]

54 minutes ago, JCP3 said:

I’m currently on Koninsdam in quarantine.   It’s better and worse than you might think  You can read our account of it at https://markmcelroy.com/what-happens-when-you-get-covid-on-a-luxury-cruise/

Sorry for your circumstances but thanks it was well written and answered a lot of questions we have all pondered.

 

Both of you! Get Well Soon!

 

Thanks

[visagrunt]

This account is enormously helpful.  And it's reassuring to know that if the worst happens that the crew are prepared to address it.

Thanks Mark.  Hope you and Clyde recover soon.

 

[Mtn2Sea]

[rodndonna]

Great journal! 

 

Obviously it stinks, but really enjoyed reading your writing and your humour about the situation.  It gave us quite a few laughs!

 

Speedy recovery!

 

[TiogaCruiser]

Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a quick recovery.

 

what is the High Five?

( Is it a new menu?)

Edited December 29, 2021 by TiogaCruiser

[CruiserBruce]

38 minutes ago, JCP3 said:

We ordered from High Five for lunch today and they did charge us.  It is free in person but $4.95 for in room dining.  We haven’t ordered anything else from specialty but I’m sure we will before it’s over. 

You mean Dive In?

[dchip]

Thanks for all the information. I have followed you on Twitter and retweeted your commentary.
 

Feel better soon!  🤗

Denise

[JCP3]

Yes I meant Dive In.  It’s hard to imagine getting that wrong since I spend most of my day looking at the menus. 

[nocl]

1 hour ago, JCP3 said:

We ordered from High Five for lunch today and they did charge us.  It is free in person but $4.95 for in room dining.  We haven’t ordered anything else from specialty but I’m sure we will before it’s over. 

Did you inquire to make sure that such charges actually should apply to those in quarantine.  Does really not make sense if everything else, including specialty meals are free.

[lupaglupa]

1 hour ago, JCP3 said:

I’m currently on Koninsdam in quarantine.   It’s better and worse than you might think  You can read our account of it at https://markmcelroy.com/what-happens-when-you-get-covid-on-a-luxury-cruise/

I'm so sorry you have such perfect experience to share! But very grateful to know. I hope you and Clyde are out and enjoying life again soon. 

[KirkNC]

Hope you get well soon!

[*Miss G*]

1 hour ago, JCP3 said:

I’m currently on Koninsdam in quarantine.   It’s better and worse than you might think  You can read our account of it at https://markmcelroy.com/what-happens-when-you-get-covid-on-a-luxury-cruise/

 

Thank you for sharing your story.  I will be interested to hear how they handle disembarkation and whatever resultant quarantine/onward travel process they have in store for you.  Be well and thank you for doing the right thing.

 

P.S.  I think your room at the Wyndham Bayside had thinner walls than you thought.  🤫

[KirkNC]

7 minutes ago, *Miss G* said:

 

Thank you for sharing your story.  I will be interested to hear how they handle disembarkation and whatever resultant quarantine/onward travel process they have in store for you.  Be well and thank you for doing the right thing.

 

P.S.  I think your room at the Wyndham Bayside had thinner walls than you thought.  🤫

I wonder if it had shared ventilation.