Strict masking policy extended to Jan 31

[DevonfromAcme]

I saw it. It was on WESH Orlando.  Don’t know if they archive or make their nightly news broadcasts otherwise available after the fact. 
 

7 minutes ago, Ptroxx said:

side note.    

Curious.  Did you ever watch the news broadcast from the person on here that had been in quarantine that was suppose to air at 10pm that night ????
live tried to find it.  But nothing  

 

[John&LaLa]

12 minutes ago, Ptroxx said:

can’t wait to gamble in the casinos with no smoking.   That’s why I never did b4.   

 

side note.    

Curious.  Did you ever watch the news broadcast from the person on here that had been in quarantine that was suppose to air at 10pm that night ????
I tried to find it.  But nothing  

 

It wasn't much. Nothing outrageous 

[emeraldcity]

I haven't gotten the email yet for my January cruise ... but then I'm still waiting for the emails for my cancelled Enchantment and Radiance sailings from last fall ... oh, yeah, and the New Zealand cruise in two months time.

 

But I support the move wholeheartedly. It's just not a big deal to make the accommodation in order to be cruising again. I look back on that cruise I took last month, and my memories are about how great it was to see my friends again and the wonderful time we had together. And I can't wait to do it again ... mask and all.

[SherriZ366]

1 hour ago, ampurp85 said:

I sail Monday and got my email around 4:40pm today. I am okay with this. We have to have patience and fortitude to sail during these times. Since I am sailing solo, it will be easy.

Got it at 4:22 pm for our 1-16-2022 HM cruise.  

[SherriZ366]

8 minutes ago, emeraldcity said:

I haven't gotten the email yet for my January cruise ... but then I'm still waiting for the emails for my cancelled Enchantment and Radiance sailings from last fall ... oh, yeah, and the New Zealand cruise in two months time.

 

But I support the move wholeheartedly. It's just not a big deal to make the accommodation in order to be cruising again. I look back on that cruise I took last month, and my memories are about how great it was to see my friends again and the wonderful time we had together. And I can't wait to do it again ... mask and all.

doesn't bother me either -- just want to be able to cruise.  This is not dissimilar to protocols on our August and October Allure cruise.  Biggest change is masking in the casino.  

[Maitaivegas]

Well I will be that person wearing a mask on the pool deck.

I moved my cruise to March 6th and now I’m sailing on the Oasis. 
I was worrying about flying and having my flight delayed by snow. I know it can snow in March but not as much as it does in January.

[dixiejen]

At the risk of over-analyzing, when RC states ‘masks on unless actively eating or drinking’, does that mean you have to mask up between bites and sips, or can you stay maskless once at your table or bar stool?  Just want to know what to expect…. thanks all!!

[Biker19]

3 minutes ago, dixiejen said:

At the risk of over-analyzing, when RC states ‘masks on unless actively eating or drinking’, does that mean you have to mask up between bites and sips, or can you stay maskless once at your table or bar stool?  Just want to know what to expect

They would like to have the former, but reality is that only the latter will be tolerated by most customers (and staff are unlikely to enforce anything else).

Edited January 5, 2022 by Biker19

[Keksie]

1 hour ago, Biker19 said:

They would like to have the former, but reality is that only the latter will be tolerated by most customers (and staff are unlikely to enforce anything else).

Because it makes so much sense to keep moving your mask up and down with your hands while putting things in your mouth.  I am so glad that bad germs don't escape when food and drink are involved.  LOL

[Auntiemomo]

1 hour ago, dixiejen said:

At the risk of over-analyzing, when RC states ‘masks on unless actively eating or drinking’, does that mean you have to mask up between bites and sips, or can you stay maskless once at your table or bar stool?  Just want to know what to expect…. thanks all!!

We spent 20 days on Harmony.  Once you sat down, masks came off -- and that's just about everyone.   You always had some who kept their masks on all the time, but that was few and far between.   It's not the airline crapola where you have to mask in between sips and bites.  

[footzz]

1 hour ago, dixiejen said:

At the risk of over-analyzing, when RC states ‘masks on unless actively eating or drinking’, does that mean you have to mask up between bites and sips, or can you stay maskless once at your table or bar stool?  Just want to know what to expect…. thanks all!!

Not likely, and that wasn't our experience on a recent cruise. Unless the ship is fully staffed and the passenger load is miniscule, there's little to no chance they will have the manpower, nor the desire to resort to such draconian enforcement measures.

[Ocean Boy]

4 hours ago, Pratique said:

They should just say "until further notice."

I think they are probably trying to avoid an even bigger rush of cancellations by not extending too far out.

[Ocean Boy]

4 hours ago, nelblu said:

I'm sailing on January 22 and haven't got this announcement.

I got it today.

[sailor05]

1 hour ago, Keksie said:

Because it makes so much sense to keep moving your mask up and down with your hands while putting things in your mouth.  I am so glad that bad germs don't escape when food and drink are involved.  LOL

Exactly what I was thinking. I spend a LOT of time in the casino at the slots with drink in hand and the thought of touching the machines (many different ones) and then constantly touching my mask seems to defeat the purpose. I can understand at the tables when you sitting close to each other and facing the dealers, but I always choose a slot that has nobody sitting next to it anyway, even before covid.

[Travelling2Some]

2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I think they are probably trying to avoid an even bigger rush of cancellations by not extending too far out.

I agree and, not to be to cynical, they would rather send out the bad news only AFTER final payments have been collected.

[Maitaivegas]

Ok I called c/s and you can cancel for a full refund if your cruise is impacted by this.

what I didn’t understand was that she stated the cruise had to stay active while the refund is being processed which takes 30-45 days. I explained that I wanted an invoice showing the cruise was cancelled.

yah I lost that, ending up moving the cruise, RCL 1 Me 0

[CPT Trips]

3 hours ago, Keksie said:

Because it makes so much sense to keep moving your mask up and down with your hands while putting things in your mouth.  I am so glad that bad germs don't escape when food and drink are involved.  LOL

 

2 hours ago, sailor05 said:

Exactly what I was thinking. I spend a LOT of time in the casino at the slots with drink in hand and the thought of touching the machines (many different ones) and then constantly touching my mask seems to defeat the purpose. I can understand at the tables when you sitting close to each other and facing the dealers, but I always choose a slot that has nobody sitting next to it anyway, even before covid.

The more you wear your mask, the less opportunity “the germs” have to enter or leave your mouth and nose. 

[ReneeFLL]

8 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

That will make 3 🤣🤣

 

Kinda hoped things would be relaxing by Feb

Same for us. If it’s extended thru March it will be 6 and I might be tired of it by then.

 

7 hours ago, nelblu said:

I'm sailing on January 22 and haven't got this announcement.

I received one today, but it doesn’t say which cruise it’s for. I’m also on the previous cruise.
 

5 hours ago, SherriZ366 said:

Got it at 4:22 pm for our 1-16-2022 HM cruise.  

Mine came in at the same exact time. I’m also on the 16th, but on the Allure.

 

3 hours ago, Auntiemomo said:

…It's not the airline crapola where you have to mask in between sips and bites.  

The airlines have that “crapola” for a reason. On a flight you are a captive audience with nowhere to go. People can sit and snack on a bag of peanuts for over an hour and say they are eating. This would be an excuse not to wear a mask if they didn’t have such a rule. On a cruise people usually eat and leave to do other things.

 

Edited January 5, 2022 by ReneeFLL

[Ocean Boy]

4 hours ago, CPT Trips said:

 

The more you wear your mask, the less opportunity “the germs” have to enter or leave your mouth and nose. 

The more you touch your mask the more opportunity to contaminate it and then have those contaminates right by your nose and mouth.

[Ocean Boy]

4 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

 

 

I received one today, but it doesn’t say which cruise it’s for. I’m also on the previous cruise.

 

My email says through Jan 31 so I would say it covers both of your cruises.

[nelblu]

Just now, Ocean Boy said:

Good thing the air quality in planes is so safe.

Supposedly, with the constant air circulating, planes are some of the safest places.

[boscobeans]

4 minutes ago, nelblu said:

Supposedly.🤔

 

 

[CPT Trips]

Wear your mask, wash your hands, don’t use a drink as an excuse to unmask for long periods of time. 
Just a thought to avoid constantly touching you mask when enjoying a drink. Don’t pull your mask down. Move it to the side by unlooping it from one ear. This can be learned very easily . . . 

[Jimbo]

17 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

That will make 3 🤣🤣

 

Kinda hoped things would be relaxing by Feb

I hoped things are relaxed by your World Cruise........One can wish........lol

[crewsweeper]

18 hours ago, pstone1 said:

3 for us too!  Kinda hoped Covid would be in the rear-view mirror by February 2022!  🤣

 

Based on South Africa's experience,  that might be the case for Omicron.  But the French have found a new variant coming in from a couple of North African countries.  So that could pop up. Whether it's more contagious than Omicron or can skirt the vaccines, isn't clear yet.