Rare YVRteacher Posted August 25, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2022 As of 12:00am August 25 the crew on the NCL Encore no longer needs to wear masks. Can anyone currently on board a different ship confirm if this is true for the ship on which you’re sailing? 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptAleSpill Posted August 25, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Hallelujah!! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted August 25, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Good for them! It's about time. I was on a flight home to ATL when the mask mandate was dropped on planes. The flight attendant made the announcement and she was near tears. There was a loud round of applause and lots of cheers. I'm sincerely happy for them if this is true! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcoy Posted August 25, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 25, 2022 The crew mask rule change was posted on Facebook this morning. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare debenson0723 Posted August 25, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2022 56 minutes ago, YVRteacher said: As of 12:00am August 25 the crew on the NCL Encore no longer needs to wear masks. Can anyone currently on board a different ship confirm if this is true for the ship on which you’re sailing? A crew member told me last night that this was fleet wide. Only needed if it's a port requirement and can be reinstated if cases on board start to rise. So happy for them. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JGmf Posted August 26, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 26, 2022 That's great news. This past February 2022 all crew, of course, wore masks. So did the poor guy who was lifeguard/safety paddling around in a kayak keeping an eye on swimmers in Harvest Cay...the guy was in the middle of the water with no one really nearby in the blazing sun. Uggh. I bet that beach and water safety staff is extra relieved. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastalbreezes Posted August 26, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 26, 2022 This is fantastic news! Thanks for sharing it with us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted August 26, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Wonderful news! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCal Posted August 26, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 26, 2022 On my last cruise which was on the Bliss I had some discussions with quite a few dealers in the casino and 2 of the floor men…..out of 6 dealers 4 of them said they’d continue wearing masks even when it’s only a option 😷…Both floor men said they’d wear theirs I’ll be curious to actually see how many crew continue wearing them….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted August 26, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 26, 2022 19 minutes ago, LaCal said: On my last cruise which was on the Bliss I had some discussions with quite a few dealers in the casino and 2 of the floor men…..out of 6 dealers 4 of them said they’d continue wearing masks even when it’s only a option 😷…Both floor men said they’d wear theirs I’ll be curious to actually see how many crew continue wearing them….. I'm definitely going to be surprised if they all have their masks off when I embark on September 3rd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishguy1970 Posted August 26, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 26, 2022 We will continue wearing ours on board, is a personal choice now. I will certainly not wear one while in my stateroom but will be as cautious as possible, same choice while on a plane. The operative word is " choice" whether you wear one or not is up to the person now and no one should be shamed for doing what they think is right for them. 20 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbxlady Posted August 26, 2022 #12 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Confirmed on the Getaway as of yesterday: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSince1982 Posted August 26, 2022 #13 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SimplyAlbert Posted August 26, 2022 #14 Share Posted August 26, 2022 20 minutes ago, spanishguy1970 said: We will continue wearing ours on board, is a personal choice now. I will certainly not wear one while in my stateroom but will be as cautious as possible, same choice while on a plane. The operative word is " choice" whether you wear one or not is up to the person now and no one should be shamed for doing what they think is right for them. Same as us. DH has a heart condition so we continue to wear ours at home and will wear them when traveling. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted August 26, 2022 #15 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 hour ago, LaCal said: I’ll be curious to actually see how many crew continue wearing them….. I'll be surprised if it's more then 5%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted August 26, 2022 #16 Share Posted August 26, 2022 According to crew social, the mandatory mask wearing was stopping a significant number of people from returning back to work on ships. Perhaps now we can see an ease in crew shortages. :). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted August 26, 2022 #17 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 hour ago, BermudaBound2014 said: According to crew social, the mandatory mask wearing was stopping a significant number of people from returning back to work on ships. Perhaps now we can see an ease in crew shortages. :). What? No way! The cruise lines said it was the delayed visas...well whoever would I believe? 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisequeen4ever Posted August 26, 2022 #18 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I’m happy for the crew. At first reading the news, it made me a bit nervous for passengers, but then I remembered that most restaurants have unmasked workers, so it’s not really any different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabbygal99 Posted August 26, 2022 #19 Share Posted August 26, 2022 So the cruise lines have had poor/slow/lacking/(insert-whatever-adjective-you-want-to-use-here) customer service due to reduced staffing levels because the crew have been consistently contracting covid from the passengers not wearing masks, but now the crew aren’t going to be wearing masks?! I’m *sure* the service will improve from here on out! *sarcasm, for anyone that missed it* 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happytotravel Posted August 26, 2022 #20 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Hi, Just as Spanishguy1970 and SimplyAlbert stated I too plan to wear my mask while onboard and while on the plane even though I've had my boosters (5 shots in total). At least if by chance I get Covid I know that I did what I could to prevent myself from getting it. Again, as mentioned, it is a choice that everyone should have. Hopefully, we can all enjoy our various cruises no matter. happytotravel 10 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydro1570 Posted August 26, 2022 #21 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Just curious if the people that choose to continue masking will ask their room steward to not make up their room for the week. I mean they clean how many rooms nonstop daily? Then go in yours using the same cleaning supplies, so I would be more concerned with that in reality if you really think about it. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishguy1970 Posted August 26, 2022 #22 Share Posted August 26, 2022 4 hours ago, happytotravel said: Hi, Just as Spanishguy1970 and SimplyAlbert stated I too plan to wear my mask while onboard and while on the plane even though I've had my boosters (5 shots in total). At least if by chance I get Covid I know that I did what I could to prevent myself from getting it. Again, as mentioned, it is a choice that everyone should have. Hopefully, we can all enjoy our various cruises no matter. happytotravel I read in another thread a few weeks ago where people on ships are getting snarky remarks and Ughs from fellow passengers just because they decide to wear their masks. I hope that mentality goes away, don't want to wear your mask? is your choice, let others do what is right for them. IMO 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted August 26, 2022 #23 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Finally glad to see the crews smiling faces again!!!!!! 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odie1024 Posted August 26, 2022 #24 Share Posted August 26, 2022 57 minutes ago, wolft927 said: Finally glad to see the crews smiling faces again!!!!!! Totally agree, have done 4 cruises since cruising restarted and doing another in October and will definitely look forward to their smiles and clearly understanding them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted August 26, 2022 #25 Share Posted August 26, 2022 6 hours ago, cruiseny4life said: What? No way! The cruise lines said it was the delayed visas...well whoever would I believe? 🙂 Delayed visas appears legitimate based on what I've read, but so is crew choosing not to return to cruise ship work due to covid protocols. Many crew are young and simply do not want to be vaccinated, wear a mask, test weekly, and quarantine if asymptomatic. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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