Rare jimbo5544 Posted March 7, 2020 #1851 Share Posted March 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, sanmarcosman said: #1833 Posted 37 minutes ago 48 minutes ago, LMaxwell said: Is staff serving or is it self-serve still? self I know read that as well. On the Horizon and at least one other ship that embarked today, staff was serving on lido. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfshair Posted March 7, 2020 #1852 Share Posted March 7, 2020 On 3/5/2020 at 10:14 PM, ninjacat123 said: I don't see Caribbean Manhattan! That's one of our favorites🥺 I believe they'll make it if you ask for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 7, 2020 Author #1853 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Just now, jimbo5544 said: I know read that as well. On the Horizon and at least one other ship that embarked today, staff was serving on lido. I’ll walk back through when I go put my charger on the charger but as of an hour or so ago, they were serving themselves here. Even in non-self service places there was no portion control. People were getting 2,3,4 burgers. I got a double for the first time. But thought I deserved it after a 90 minute wait. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitaLuna Posted March 7, 2020 #1854 Share Posted March 7, 2020 What a cluster. Hoping the test comes back negative and you're able to get off soon. I feel really bad for the people waiting to board, as well. At least you guy scan get back to your room (and if you jump in line now, you might even get to have a second Guy's burger in the next 4 hours 😉) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted March 7, 2020 #1855 Share Posted March 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said: I know read that as well. On the Horizon and at least one other ship that embarked today, staff was serving on lido. So it has been implemented on some ships from what you have heard/read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadawn1 Posted March 7, 2020 #1856 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Hang in there, Greg! And thank you for keeping everyone updated. Hollywood is waaay overrated anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcactus Posted March 7, 2020 #1857 Share Posted March 7, 2020 How late can customs stay open? Will they keep workers there to load and unload? Hope you won’t have another day wasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PekingeseLady Posted March 7, 2020 #1858 Share Posted March 7, 2020 This was just posted on a cc forum in princess section. Health Advisory and Travel Safety Procedures To protect the health and safety of all onboard, we are closely monitoring the evolving situation with novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We are quickly implementing enhanced screening measures and additional prevention and control procedures. Our protection and prevention tactics include: Beginning in select embarkation terminals on March 7th and as soon as possible in all embarkation terminals, we will be temperature checking all guests embarking on our ships using temporal scanning thermometers. All guests presenting with a fever or flu-like symptoms will be denied boarding, irrespective of their recent travel history. All guests who are denied boarding due to sickness will be issued a full cruise credit or refund. Beginning in select embarkation terminals on March 7th and as soon as possible in all embarkation terminals, we will be implementing enhanced sanitation protocols including the thorough cleaning of all hand touching surfaces for all cruise terminals before and after all sailings. Onboard all Princess ships, effective immediately, we are executing enhanced environmental sanitation protocols with a disinfectant that kills coronaviruses within 30 seconds. More of the advisory can be found at https://www.princess.com/news/notices_and_advisories/notices/coronavirus-update.html Edited 38 minutes ago by idahospud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blarko Posted March 7, 2020 #1859 Share Posted March 7, 2020 This is so sad for everybody. The disembarking passengers that are ready to leave the ship, the embarking passengers who have no idea when their vacation will begin, the staff who are missing their day in port, the room stewards who will have to clean every room AGAIN once the current passengers are finally allowed to leave. And how are the buffet lines so long, when it’s all the same passengers who have been on the ship all week? It’s not like like any extras have come on board. Wonder if they’ll open the MDR if the current passengers are still on the ship at dinner time. I, for one, am thankful for @Saint Greg and his real time updates. Thanks, Greg. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PekingeseLady Posted March 7, 2020 #1860 Share Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) For the Royal passengers waiting to board, too I guess someone from the Mexican Grand cruise transfered to the Royal, a crew member. So was reported. Also reported the crew member is not sick. So maybe they'll get cleared soon. Edited March 7, 2020 by PekingeseLady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfshair Posted March 7, 2020 #1861 Share Posted March 7, 2020 On 3/6/2020 at 6:14 PM, Saint Greg said: Yeah I’ve never sat in them. They do have some tables on the ends. But it allows them to rearrange things so the floor becomes part of the stage as they did last night. As it is celestial strings can only be done on a Vista class ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfshair Posted March 7, 2020 #1862 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Well, that didn't work. I miss the tables but I loved the shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyguyjake Posted March 7, 2020 #1863 Share Posted March 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, PekingeseLady said: For the Royal passengers waiting to board, too I guess someone from the Mexican Grand cruise transfered to the Royal, a crew member. So was reported. Yes it's the Royal ship with a shared crew member from the Grand. You can listen to the Princess Q&A here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1YpKkQDAoeVJj The topic is discussed around the17:20 time stamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oumagic Posted March 7, 2020 #1864 Share Posted March 7, 2020 What a mess today has been. We have been up 12 hours and the in-laws are struggling. I know the situation is not Carnival’s fault, but I can’t help but think they should have had much better communication throughout. We have been sitting in a parking lot in Anaheim for hours waiting for them to cancel the cruise or tell us if/when we will board. So much misinformation and no solid answers from anyone. We have asked our travel agent for advice and she called Carnival and can’t get answers. My mother-in-law is handicapped and we can’t just keep roaming around. No way we can turn around and head home at this point. We can’t rent a hotel because they keep acting like we are actually still leaving tonight. I am not blaming anyone and know it could be worse, just venting at this point. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 7, 2020 Author #1865 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Food update: guys burger line has been reduced to normal size. The buffet is closed. A crew member is serving ice cream. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nunuc2000 Posted March 7, 2020 #1866 Share Posted March 7, 2020 1 minute ago, oumagic said: What a mess today has been. We have been up 12 hours and the in-laws are struggling. I know the situation is not Carnival’s fault, but I can’t help but think they should have had much better communication throughout. We have been sitting in a parking lot in Anaheim for hours waiting for them to cancel the cruise or tell us if/when we will board. So much misinformation and no solid answers from anyone. We have asked our travel agent for advice and she called Carnival and can’t get answers. My mother-in-law is handicapped and we can’t just keep roaming around. No way we can turn around and head home at this point. We can’t rent a hotel because they keep acting like we are actually still leaving tonight. I am not blaming anyone and know it could be worse, just venting at this point. I would try and rent a cheap hotel room anyway, at least a place to put your feet up for now, and possibly nap... because at this point, the very soonest you *might* be boarding is no earlier than 9 or 10 tonight... and odds are Carnival would then delay it until tomorrow morning rather than tonight. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted March 7, 2020 #1867 Share Posted March 7, 2020 19 minutes ago, sanmarcosman said: So it has been implemented on some ships from what you have heard/read. I would think all ships starting with this embark. Have not seen anything official yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare jimbo5544 Posted March 7, 2020 #1869 Share Posted March 7, 2020 16 minutes ago, Desertcactus said: How late can customs stay open? Will they keep workers there to load and unload? Hope you won’t have another day wasted. Good question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted March 7, 2020 #1870 Share Posted March 7, 2020 I agree with getting the hotel room; as the first day is a Sea Day anyway; carnival would probably have no problem delaying embarkation until tommorow, as all they’d lose is that sea day.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 7, 2020 Author #1871 Share Posted March 7, 2020 I figure these bartenders are probably losing money today so I’m trying to do my part. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 7, 2020 Author #1872 Share Posted March 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, KarmaCruisers said: I agree with getting the hotel room; as the first day is a Sea Day anyway; carnival would probably have no problem delaying embarkation until tommorow, as all they’d lose is that sea day.. I’m subletting the Loew’s Hollywood if anyone is interested. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspireLiberty Posted March 7, 2020 #1873 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Just now, Saint Greg said: I figure these bartenders are probably losing money today so I’m trying to do my part. Is your cheers still working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted March 7, 2020 #1874 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Somebody on FB just posted they opened rooms back up to everyone. Not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfshair Posted March 7, 2020 #1875 Share Posted March 7, 2020 9 hours ago, Saint Greg said: Omelet station/gelato topping bar I absolutely love the omelet stations on each of the ships. My favorite breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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