WaveSplasher Posted March 10, 2020 #176 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Quantum will hang around Manila until the 14 after that she is due back in Singapore on the 18. Royal hasn't officially cancelled the April cruises on Quantum yet but it going to be soon after Malaysia closed its ports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sail n Snow Posted March 11, 2020 #177 Share Posted March 11, 2020 10 hours ago, Bader said: Getting back now to the subject matter of this thread, Quantum of the Seas is on the move again. She has just left Manila bound for.....................Manila. Looks like another cruise around in circles again. She returns 12 March 2100hrs local time. I saw on social media the crew was denied shore leave but the port authority did allow those that were leaving the ship to disembark and travel to the airport. It looks like Singapore may be cruise ship friendly. They allowed the Costa Fortuna to dock and put out this statement. https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/second-joint-statement-by-moh-mpa-and-stb-precautionary-measures-taken-for-cruise-ship-s-scheduled-call-at-singapore If Singapore can work with other countries to open ports, cruises maybe able to sail again. Tourism helps all these countries and completely shutting it down is going to hurt. BTW a company in Singapore has created a 3-6 hour test for covid-19. So Singapore maybe in a good position to work with these cruise lines and identify a protocol besides mass quarantines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaefell Posted March 11, 2020 #178 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Is she showing on any other cruise port schedules on the U.S. Western coast does anybody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted March 11, 2020 #179 Share Posted March 11, 2020 44 minutes ago, snaefell said: Is she showing on any other cruise port schedules on the U.S. Western coast does anybody know? So far only Catalina Island as tentative, nothing in San Pedro, San Diego or San Francisco. It would be nice to know if Quantum is realy going to the West Coast in April and if this is for 3 and 4 day or 7 day cruises. It looks like a 3 and 4 day pattern with Catalina on the 4 day schedule plus I trust Ensenade on all cruises. Could leave from San Pedro on Monday and Fridays. Just speculation of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BecAus Posted March 12, 2020 #180 Share Posted March 12, 2020 QUANTUM - APRIL CRUISE CANCELLED. Just received an email from Royal this morning saying that our April 17th Cruise on Quantum out of Singapore is cancelled. Same conditions as previous cancellations I think. >>>>> As a result, we’re providing you with the following: A full refund of any paid portion of your cruise fare to the original form of payment, including any non-refundable deposits. A refund for any pre-paid amenities and packages – like internet, beverage, and dining. And know, if you purchased a RoyalUp Upgrade, that too will be refunded to you. We’ll begin processing all refunds immediately, and depending on your banking institution or method of payment, you should start seeing these refunds by March 25th, 2020, but most likely sooner. Please note, that if you paid via a wire transfer or check, your refund will take at least a week longer. If you purchased air or hotel… via Royal Caribbean, these will also be automatically refunded to you. on your own, we will assist you with air change or cancellation fees. We will cover $200 USD per person for domestic flights or $400 USD per person for international flights. Please send your receipts to RoyalGuestRelations@rccl.com for reimbursement. Please reach out to your hotel provider for reimbursement. <<<< So that's that. Wasn't unexpected but good to know in a timely manner. We'd already made a back up booking for the 5n at a hotel in Singapore as we will likely still go barring any escalation of travel warnings etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BecAus Posted March 12, 2020 #181 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Just went and had a look at the website. All Quantum cruises appear to have been removed from April to June 2020. Only shows a few Voyager cruises available to book from Singapore for that period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostdave_98 Posted March 12, 2020 #182 Share Posted March 12, 2020 and this on their press relese site:https://presscenter.rclcorporate.com/press-release/78/jewel-of-the-seas-and-quantum-of-the-seas-update/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sail n Snow Posted March 13, 2020 #183 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Look like Asia may not see cruises for a while. Singapore has banned cruise ships with no time frame on resuming them. Only that the govt. will periodically review the ban. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2020-03-13/singapore-stops-cruise-visits-as-imported-virus-cases-mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sail n Snow Posted March 21, 2020 #184 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Quantum is now at anchorage in Singapore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wl2cruise Posted March 22, 2020 #185 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Marine Traffic is showing Quantum is on her way to Hong Kong will arrive April 5th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted March 31, 2020 #186 Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) She's just north of Taiwan heading to Korea - not sure what that means. Her next scheduled sailing seems to be from Tianjin on June 7. Edited March 31, 2020 by Biker19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kernow Posted April 1, 2020 #187 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Quantum is currently on the way to Busan South Korea, not being allowed to dock but picking up fuel and supplies for all of the crew still stuck onboard. There is an American crew member posting on You Tube with video updates. Apparently they are no longer being paid but are able to stay safe onboard because no ports will allow them to get off and fly home. There are no cases of the virus onboard at least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaefell Posted April 1, 2020 #188 Share Posted April 1, 2020 6 hours ago, kernow said: Quantum is currently on the way to Busan South Korea, not being allowed to dock but picking up fuel and supplies for all of the crew still stuck onboard. There is an American crew member posting on You Tube with video updates. Apparently they are no longer being paid but are able to stay safe onboard because no ports will allow them to get off and fly home. There are no cases of the virus onboard at least. Hope they stay safe & well,I wonder how many will be sick of cruising by the end of this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUEBLUE66 Posted April 1, 2020 #189 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Maybe RC and others are holding out some hope of a restart to the China market soon? https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/22699-chinese-cruise-industry-could-start-up-first.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kernow Posted April 2, 2020 #190 Share Posted April 2, 2020 12 hours ago, TRUEBLUE66 said: Maybe RC and others are holding out some hope of a restart to the China market soon? https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/22699-chinese-cruise-industry-could-start-up-first.html I don't think that's the feeling of the crew onboard if you watch the videos. No Chinese ports will even let them in for supplies let alone to get off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaefell Posted April 2, 2020 #191 Share Posted April 2, 2020 3 hours ago, kernow said: I don't think that's the feeling of the crew onboard if you watch the videos. No Chinese ports will even let them in for supplies let alone to get off the ship. I do wonder what sort of life they have,are they enjoying the facilities usually only available to the cruising public or confined to crew quarters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kernow Posted April 2, 2020 #192 Share Posted April 2, 2020 24 minutes ago, snaefell said: I do wonder what sort of life they have,are they enjoying the facilities usually only available to the cruising public or confined to crew quarters? In the video he walks around the empty ship so they must be allowed out although everything looks closed. Some of the crew have posted on the Quantum FB page which is where I found the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaefell Posted April 2, 2020 #193 Share Posted April 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, kernow said: In the video he walks around the empty ship so they must be allowed out although everything looks closed. Some of the crew have posted on the Quantum FB page which is where I found the link. At least Sun beds shouldn't be hard to come by! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 3, 2020 #194 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Not sure what it means but AIS shows her going to Shanghai arriving 4/18. She's still moored in Busan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchacreamkitty Posted April 3, 2020 #195 Share Posted April 3, 2020 On 4/1/2020 at 6:04 AM, kernow said: Quantum is currently on the way to Busan South Korea, not being allowed to dock but picking up fuel and supplies for all of the crew still stuck onboard. There is an American crew member posting on You Tube with video updates. Apparently they are no longer being paid but are able to stay safe onboard because no ports will allow them to get off and fly home. There are no cases of the virus onboard at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 8, 2020 #196 Share Posted April 8, 2020 She's slowly sailing south with the same 4/18 arrival in Shanghai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaefell Posted April 8, 2020 #197 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Destination Shanghai,reports from China of things returning to normal,normal enough to restart cruising? With their track record would anybody believe that to be good news if they did!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 8, 2020 #198 Share Posted April 8, 2020 1 hour ago, snaefell said: Destination Shanghai,reports from China of things returning to normal,normal enough to restart cruising? With their track record would anybody believe that to be good news if they did!?!? Genting is ready for it and has a plan: https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/rigorous-genting-measures-show-what-cruise-lines-may-do-post-covid-19-era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 11, 2020 #199 Share Posted April 11, 2020 AIS still reports her heading to Shanghai (with a new 4/20 arrival date) but she's back up north directly west of Seoul just drifting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 16, 2020 #200 Share Posted April 16, 2020 She has been off the East coast of China (just south of Shanghai) for some time now - AIS still shows her heading to Shanghai on 4/20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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