Markanddonna Posted February 27, 2020 #126 Share Posted February 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, jkgourmet said: Departed on Feb 16 on the Mera. In addition to completing the standard form, there was additional paperwork addressing those who had been in China recently (I forget the details.) They also were performing a thermal temperature scan on everyone. When we boarded on Feb 16, I had the distinct impression that they were just 'going through the motions' of that test. I agree. I thought everyone was going through the motions and besides the daily reminder to wash your hands, little else was done. The same dirty rag wiped down tables without spray. Some of my fellow passengers also left much to be desired as far as good hygiene. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted February 27, 2020 #127 Share Posted February 27, 2020 For those following the story, it appears a "Trade of Rectification" has been arranged between MSC and Mexico. Basically the agreement was formed this evening and MSC Meraviglia is now being allowed to dock in Cozumel. Just goes to show how dynamic the world is when it comes to NCoV. I'm thrilled for both passengers and those of us soon departing. It was through a trade of rectification that the maritime authorities operating in the Punta Langosta Port of Quintana Roo, which notified the shipping company of their authorization to dock in the outer band of the cruise terminal. https://newsreportmx.com/2020/02/26/mexico-recibira-crucero-meraviglia-que-jamaica-rechazo-por-temor-a-coronavirus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingnewtoit Posted February 27, 2020 #128 Share Posted February 27, 2020 1 hour ago, BermudaBound2014 said: I'm going to go ahead and say what I suspect others are thinking........ Is there something more to this story than we are being told? It seems absolutely absurd to restrict entry based on the MSC press release. If this is truly influenza A ,and it has been documented to be influenza A, and there are no other crew sick, and there are no other crew on-board who traveled through infected areas,; I can't see why Mexico would not have allowed them to dock. Until I'm given proof otherwise, I'm choosing to believe the MSC press release; but that doesn't stop me from wondering. My exact questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted February 27, 2020 #129 Share Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, cruisingnewtoit said: My exact questions. It appears as though Mexico is allowing MSC to dock after a change of heart, so they didn't take the absolutely absurd position after all. Edited February 27, 2020 by BermudaBound2014 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted February 27, 2020 #130 Share Posted February 27, 2020 1 minute ago, BermudaBound2014 said: It appears as though Mexico is allowing MSC to dock after-all, so they didn't take the absolutely absurd position after all. Good !!! I'm happy for the passengers. There'll be a lot of stories to tell of this cruise.😁 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredric22 Posted February 27, 2020 #131 Share Posted February 27, 2020 1 hour ago, BermudaBound2014 said: Can you please explain? Here are three mainstream news articles saying that they have already been denied docking, and there is an announcement from the Port of Cozumel circulating social media that they have been denied docking. Is there more to the story we aren't aware of? https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-02-26/mexican-port-denies-cruise-ship-permission-to-dock-over-coronavirus-fears https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/02/26/world/americas/26reuters-china-health-mexico-port.html?searchResultPosition=7 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/26/reuters-america-mexican-port-authority-cancels-permission-for-cruise-ship-msc-meraviglia-to-disembark-in-cozumel-over-coronavirus-fears-.html https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/breaking-cruise-ship-4500-board-21584975 This article literally explains exactly what is going on. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare blueslily Posted February 27, 2020 #132 Share Posted February 27, 2020 At this point, I think waiting until late tonight or in the morning for confirmation from someone actually on the sailing will be more effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattnvick Posted February 27, 2020 #133 Share Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, blueslily said: At this point, I think waiting until late tonight or in the morning for confirmation from someone actually on the sailing will be more effective. Its just been announced by the captain they are officialy docking at 1030 tonight according to someone on board now. They just posted on fb Edited February 27, 2020 by Mattnvick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare blueslily Posted February 27, 2020 #134 Share Posted February 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Mattnvick said: Its just been announced by the captain according to someone on board now. They just posted on fb Ok. We shall see what happens in the morning when folks want to get off the ship. Good night everyone! I've had my fill and am taking a break from this. Between all the virus and US politics talk and hysteria, I wonder how people sleep these days or don't have high blood pressure or anxiety at high degrees. It's a bit much if you get caught up in all the chatter. I hope that everyone gets some rest and sleeps well tonight. 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted February 27, 2020 #135 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Headed up the channel between Playa Del Carmen and Cozumel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr305 Posted February 27, 2020 #136 Share Posted February 27, 2020 She pulled up to the port, turned away and is now picking up speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted February 27, 2020 #137 Share Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Mr305 said: She pulled up to the port, turned away and is now picking up speed. Well I'll be damned, he's right folks. Pulling away from Cozumel right now... According to a post on social media the captain said it was too rough to dock and they are hoping to dock in the morning. Edited February 27, 2020 by BermudaBound2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundmixerVO Posted February 27, 2020 #138 Share Posted February 27, 2020 We’re on board. The captain announced that we couldn’t pull into port due to weather. It is very foggy and windy so it seems reasonable to assume that they aren’t lying about that. Our MSC for Me apps don’t have anything for Day 5 on our itineraries, we’re hoping that that’s just a mistake and not foreboding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted February 27, 2020 #139 Share Posted February 27, 2020 1 minute ago, SoundmixerVO said: We’re on board. The captain announced that we couldn’t pull into port due to weather. It is very foggy and windy so it seems reasonable to assume that they aren’t lying about that. Our MSC for Me apps don’t have anything for Day 5 on our itineraries, we’re hoping that that’s just a mistake and not foreboding. Thank you for posting live. Are you scheduled (or were you scheduled) for ocean cay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundmixerVO Posted February 27, 2020 #140 Share Posted February 27, 2020 We are supposed to go to Ocean Cay on Saturday. We’ve spoken with some people who wondered why they didn’t just take us to Ocean Cay yesterday and dock there for a few days. They’ve given us a 30% refund, 20% off a future cruise, 24 hours of internet, and $200 refundable on board credit. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundmixerVO Posted February 27, 2020 #141 Share Posted February 27, 2020 In good news, the food is ten times better than it was on Seaside last year and most bartenders will just make whatever drink you want to when you order a virgin+shot combo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chib Posted February 27, 2020 #142 Share Posted February 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, SoundmixerVO said: In good news, the food is ten times better than it was on Seaside last year and most bartenders will just make whatever drink you want to when you order a virgin+shot combo. Great job staying positive! I was also wondering why they didn't just let you spend a little extra time in OC. I hope the rest of your cruise is stress-free and safe. I'm set to sail on Meraviglia this Sunday (fingers crossed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoundForSea Posted February 27, 2020 #143 Share Posted February 27, 2020 We shall see what happens, for now, she made a 180’ turn prior to berth and is slowly heading back east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundmixerVO Posted February 27, 2020 #144 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Here are the letters that the ship gave us and a picture of Cozumel from our balcony. We highly suggest the Aurea package, we’ve had a great time hiding out in the spa and the private deck/hot tub. There’s a French couple that likes to get a little too frisky in the hot tub but we’ve learned to stay far away if we see them coming 😉 The crew has been working around the clock and I’m sure they’re exhausted and haven’t had the usual time to recover that I assume they normally get on port days. No one that we’ve spoken to seems particularly frustrated, we all understand that these island are small and wouldn’t have the resources to combat a virus like Covid/SARS/Corona. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted February 27, 2020 #145 Share Posted February 27, 2020 8 hours ago, SoundmixerVO said: We are supposed to go to Ocean Cay on Saturday. We’ve spoken with some people who wondered why they didn’t just take us to Ocean Cay yesterday and dock there for a few days. There might already be another ship there. I'm not sure the island can handle two ships at one time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
put me on a ship Posted February 27, 2020 #146 Share Posted February 27, 2020 According to marine traffic, Meraviglia is now docked in Cozumel. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted February 27, 2020 #147 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Still nothing as to clearance for passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted February 27, 2020 #148 Share Posted February 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, sidari said: Still nothing as to clearance for passengers. Yep. Docked over an hour ago. Passengers on the ship are reporting they are still waiting to clear customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted February 27, 2020 #149 Share Posted February 27, 2020 BB ... Caribbean Princess has been turned away from Aruba and a Costa ship away from Tortola due to Noro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted February 27, 2020 #150 Share Posted February 27, 2020 11 minutes ago, sidari said: BB ... Caribbean Princess has been turned away from Aruba and a Costa ship away from Tortola due to Noro. Caribbean princess was turned away last week when she returned to FLL 5 days earlier. Are you saying she has been turned away again today? Also, name of costa ship turned away for Noro? Rumors are flying around the net and I want to make sure anything I post has been verified (as much as I can verify it with everything changing so rapidly). PS: Meraviglia still has not been cleared by customs. 2 hours at the dock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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