Alaskadaughter

As I see that several people of this thread are active posters, passing along that my parents were told that some cruise companies (maybe all?) have an agreement with the state of Alaska that they will not disembark COVID positive passengers which is why my parents have to stay onboard until the cruise ends in Vancouver. It is probably for the best since they have easy access to food and medical professionals. However, Canada has a mandatory 10 day quarantine instead of the five days in the US.

Thanks for the information. This is their first time with COVID and they will be in Vancouver on days 10-11. I am checking on them several times a day via text and they actually had cell service today for a voice call which was great. They are in good spirits and are improving.

Thanks for the responses. My parents are still symptomatic but are improving. They were allowed to stay in their room rather than being moved to an isolation cabin. Unfortunately they will be quarantined in their room until 7/2 even if they test negative in the upcoming days. They will also have to spend an extra three days in Vancouver because Canada has a ten day quarantine mandate before air travel. Viking is covering the extra costs.

My SIL who is a critical care RN and has treated many COVID cases said the hospital is routinely giving paxlovid to elderly patients who are positive which is why I was so surprised they don’t have it in the ship.

No fever but bad cold symptoms. They got their fourth booster shortly before the trip. Glad it isn’t worse but shocked Viking told them the ship doesn’t have antiviral meds on board which is now the standard treatment for symptomatic elderly patients.

My parents tested positive and are quarantined on the Viking Orion in Alaska. Does anyone know if there are isolated cases or a larger issue on the ship? They said there were positive cases on the train portion before they boarded the ship.