avalon007

Thanks for the replies. I don't think I'll be cruising for the next couple of years by the sounds of things, or at least until the general level of public information catches up to the data & they do finally follow the science. Slow process turning the ship around on this one though I think - yes, pun intended. 🙂

I haven't posted on here now literally for years! Our last cruise was on Ovation Feb 29, 2020 - was the last Royal ship that made it to NZ & finished the cruise before they shut their borders & the toilet paper rush back home was a rumour being discussed in the Diamond Lounge. Those were the days!! 😄 Has anyone heard from Royal when they intend to remove all mandates for jabs/masks etc etc? Is it dependent on the ports of call policies as well as Australian state/federal gov policy? I don't want to cruise again until it's back to 'normal' more or less, enhanced cleaning, hand washing etc is fine, but I am talking no masks on staff etc. It just won't be my relaxing 'escape' if every day there are still constant reminders of the last few years.