Princess mask update 2/18/22. Effective 3/1/22

[MsSoCalCruiser]

Just now, Host CJSKIDS said:

I’ve been talking to some of the Crew members and many are hoping they also don’t have to wear a mask. They have not heard of it’s just guests or if they can relax. 

I’m sure they are ready to ditch the masks.  I will admit though that I’m a bit nervous with increased occupancy and no mask mandate.  

[mnocket]

On 2/24/2022 at 7:59 PM, Mike45LC said:

I see what he/she/it did there, and it is not "well done".    I will not go further, to avoid a reprimand from the Board.  

I agree.                   

[PescadoAmarillo]

2 hours ago, chamima said:

 

Are they testing all of the passengers?

Or just the crew?

All of the passengers. Crew gets tested every few days (twice a week, I think). 

[Bwana Tom]

On 2/25/2022 at 11:05 AM, Steelers36 said:

John C stated in his webinar that the mask mandate changes for all on March 1 - even cruises underway.

 

I wonder if that applies to the workers on the ship. I certainly hope so. They deserve  a break.

[chamima]

10 minutes ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

All of the passengers. Crew gets tested every few days (twice a week, I think). 

That’s really ambitious. Testing 1000 or so people. 
Wow!

[coo359a2]

2 hours ago, Host CJSKIDS said:

I’ve been talking to some of the Crew members and many are hoping they also don’t have to wear a mask. They have not heard of it’s just guests or if they can relax. 

Just got off the Emerald Princess and the crew we talked with had no idea if they would be included in the mask is recommended on 1 March. At the CCParty the Captain told us about the 1 March change for wearing masks but didn’t say anything about a change for the crew’s masking. Our room steward got his 4th shot  along with 2 Tylenols. He and others told us they were tested once a week. 

[MsSoCalCruiser]

7 hours ago, Bwana Tom said:

I wonder if that applies to the workers on the ship. I certainly hope so. They deserve  a break.

Baby steps.  If things get really bad then the employees may end up with a super long break and we don’t ever want that to happen again.  

[MsSoCalCruiser]

6 hours ago, coo359a2 said:

Just got off the Emerald Princess and the crew we talked with had no idea if they would be included in the mask is recommended on 1 March. At the CCParty the Captain told us about the 1 March change for wearing masks but didn’t say anything about a change for the crew’s masking. Our room steward got his 4th shot  along with 2 Tylenols. He and others told us they were tested once a week. 

4th shot?  

[coo359a2]

7 hours ago, MsSoCalCruiser said:

4th shot?  

That’s what he called it but it would be the same as a booster. He has had 2 Pfizer boosters  given by Princess since being vaccinated in the Philippines.  

[MsSoCalCruiser]

33 minutes ago, coo359a2 said:

That’s what he called it but it would be the same as a booster. He has had 2 Pfizer boosters  given by Princess since being vaccinated in the Philippines.  

I wonder if we are allowed to receive a second booster with Moderna?  

[latserrof]

I'd bet that Princess will keep the mask requirement for crew.  Although Princess says passenger safety is its top concern, Princess has even more interest in keeping its crew Covid free.

[Torfamm]

21 hours ago, Host CJSKIDS said:

I’ve been talking to some of the Crew members and many are hoping they also don’t have to wear a mask. They have not heard of it’s just guests or if they can relax. 

A crew member on the Emerald told me yesterday that they will still be required to wear masks. Time will tell!

[Mike45LC]

12 hours ago, coo359a2 said:

That’s what he called it but it would be the same as a booster. He has had 2 Pfizer boosters  given by Princess since being vaccinated in the Philippines.  

Many of the vaccines given in the Philippines are Chinese shots of questionable value.  My cousin got her shots in the Philippines, but when she arrived in Canada, she managed to get either Pfizer or Moderna shots as well.

[minnesotasisu]

We boarded the Enchanted Princess today (February 28) and they will not be enforcing the mask mandate even though this cruise departs before March 1. Masks are "recommended" but not required. There are a few places such as shops and the casino that have signage saying that masks are required but we still see people not wearing their masks. I don't think most people on this cruise are yet aware of the "recommendation" as mask wearing was more common earlier in the day but we now see more and more people not wearing masks. To each their own. The crew is still required to wear masks at all times. I feel sorry that they have to still do so.

Edited March 1, 2022 by minnesotasisu

[TrustMeI'mANurse]

On 2/19/2022 at 7:09 AM, riffatsea said:

Well I see we are in the small minority here that would feel much safer if masking was still required!

California has dropped the indoor mask requirement but most of my friends are still wearing them

I am very sorry that most people in here feel they are relieved to stop using this protection

 

You don't trust the CDC? What parameters do you intend to use in order to stop masking?

[Steelers36]

I agree with above in many ways, but the posts may not last long.  Coloring outside the lines.  IDC, but someone else might that is in charge.

[TrustMeI'mANurse]

On 2/24/2022 at 11:41 AM, FlaMariner said:

I'm thinking thru the "masks in certain areas" and wondering......

 

...is that there as a "catch all" in case they want to implement masks indoors again?

 

I'm trying to figure out how we leave our cabin without our mask and venture to another venue and then there is a sign that says "this area requires a mask" and my mask is back in my cabin....

 

(Again, thinking that's just a CYA notation, if needed but doubtful it will be needed)

 

What says the wise peeps on here?

 

 

I would say it's highly likely that Princess staff will be everywhere happily handing out masks to anyone that wants one. Along with the ubiquitous hand sanitizer.

[TrustMeI'mANurse]

15 minutes ago, Mike45LC said:

After the past two years, why would anyone trust the CDC?  It has gone from a maybe science-based organization to a purely political tool.   

 

I didn't say I trusted the CDC. But aggressive maskers do I think? 

[Level six]

1 hour ago, TrustMeI'mANurse said:

 

I didn't say I trusted the CDC. But aggressive maskers do I think? 

Funny, I have never heard the term aggressive maskers........I am going to do what I think is the best for my health, whether it's wearing a mask or not.  Nothing aggressive about it. 

[jwattle]

2 hours ago, TrustMeI'mANurse said:

 

I didn't say I trusted the CDC. But aggressive maskers do I think? 

Wow...and with that screen name? Trust that like the panel van that says "free candy"

[caribill]

On 2/27/2022 at 12:49 PM, MsSoCalCruiser said:

I’m sure they are ready to ditch the masks.  I will admit though that I’m a bit nervous with increased occupancy and no mask mandate.  

 

There is another thread where the poster said he and at least one other passenger tested positive at the end of his cruise and could not continue on to the next segment unless willing to sail in a quarantine cabin for at least 5 days.

 

The point is that this person who wore a mask on the ship as required and was among other masked passengers/crew contracted Covid. It may have happened on the ship or it may have happened on shore.

 

But because he was wearing a mask and other passengers were appropriately wearing masks, it is unlikely that he (unknowingly) spread the virus to others while on board.

 

But if his cruise had operated under the new rules, it is likely he could have unknowingly infected other passengers not wearing masks.

 

Covid is still around with an unacceptable number of people getting infected every day.  In my opinion, removing the indoor mask mandate on cruise ships is not the wise choice at this time.

[minnesotasisu]

As it has said before, if you feel threatened by perhaps contacting COVID on a cruise perhaps you shouldn't be cruising yet.

[USCcruisecrazy]

1 hour ago, minnesotasisu said:

As it has said before, if you feel threatened by perhaps contacting COVID on a cruise perhaps you shouldn't be cruising yet.

And because they have softened the mask mandate doesn't mean people can't wear one.  If they work, then those people should be fine with others not wearing one!

[PrincessLuver]

1 hour ago, minnesotasisu said:

As it has said before, if you feel threatened by perhaps contacting COVID on a cruise perhaps you shouldn't be cruising yet.

Genius!! 🥱

[MissP22]

2 hours ago, minnesotasisu said:

As it has said before, if you feel threatened by perhaps contacting COVID on a cruise perhaps you shouldn't be cruising yet.

Those same people have to be told over & over the same message.

But they still insist on cruising. LOL😄