sailthesea Posted March 12, 2020 #1 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I shudder to think of all the passengers returning, not doing self-quarantine, and passing it on to vulnerable populations. People are DYING because of this. It's not the time to go on a cheap cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted March 12, 2020 #2 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Then by all means stay home! 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare G-DawgMN Posted March 12, 2020 #3 Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, sailthesea said: I shudder to think of all the passengers returning, not doing self-quarantine, and passing it on to vulnerable populations. People are DYING because of this. It's not the time to go on a cheap cruise. Only 2 cruise lines have stopped...Viking, which is privately held...and Princess, which is under Carnival Corp. Other Carnival line ships are sailing. If you don't feel safe then don't cruise. I have one scheduled for May and I fully intend to go on it unless it is cancelled. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamieLogical Posted March 12, 2020 #4 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Viking is privately held so doesn't have to answer to shareholders. Princess has had all of the bad publicity from the two quarantined ships. Both lines cater to an older demographic that is at higher risk. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted March 12, 2020 #5 Share Posted March 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, sailthesea said: I shudder to think of all the passengers returning, not doing self-quarantine, and passing it on to vulnerable populations. People are DYING because of this. It's not the time to go on a cheap cruise. Just wondering how many people have came off NCL sailings with the CV19? I haven't seen the statistics on that. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanBlueWaters Posted March 12, 2020 #6 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Ummm.. Who can verify all Cruise Lines are following protocol and there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on their ships? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailthesea Posted March 12, 2020 Author #7 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Do those of you who are cruising plan to quarantine yourselves after the cruise, before returning to work and community? Disneyland is closing, Viking and Princess have canceled cruises, sporting events are being cancelled - and you think *yay!* great time for a cruise? That's just being stupid and selfish, people. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Benjamin Posted March 12, 2020 #8 Share Posted March 12, 2020 MSC has announced they are cancelling some of their cruises: https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/About-MSC/News/Itinerary-Updates-Covid-19.aspx?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=fb_or_us_communitymanagement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted March 12, 2020 #9 Share Posted March 12, 2020 It is my belief that a large part of the world's population will become exposed one way or another. Avoiding a cruise ship isn't going to stop that. I have likely already been exposed from my line of work or when I went to the grocery store, and church on Sunday...oh and I pumped gas. Who knows how many infected people touched the pump ahead of me. I washed my hands though and tried to keep my hands off my face. Maybe I should self isolate just in case. Your post is judgmental and lacks substance for the greater good...in my opinion. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted March 12, 2020 #10 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Do those of you who are cruising plan to quarantine yourselves after the cruise, before returning to work and community? Disneyland is closing, Viking and Princess have canceled cruises, sporting events are being cancelled - and you think *yay!* great time for a cruise? That's just being stupid and selfish, people.I haven’t seen anyone in this thread say “yay, it’s a great time to cruise”. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamieLogical Posted March 12, 2020 #11 Share Posted March 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, sailthesea said: Do those of you who are cruising plan to quarantine yourselves after the cruise, before returning to work and community? Disneyland is closing, Viking and Princess have canceled cruises, sporting events are being cancelled - and you think *yay!* great time for a cruise? That's just being stupid and selfish, people. I will self quarantine when I return if I have an reason to believe I have actually been exposed to the virus... 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted March 12, 2020 #12 Share Posted March 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, sailthesea said: Do those of you who are cruising plan to quarantine yourselves after the cruise, before returning to work and community? Disneyland is closing, Viking and Princess have canceled cruises, sporting events are being cancelled - and you think *yay!* great time for a cruise? That's just being stupid and selfish, people. How many ships/lines in the past have cancelled cruises because of something like norovirus because some OTHER ship has had it? That may be the line of thinking as NCL doesn’t have any cases so let’s not jump the gun here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanBlueWaters Posted March 12, 2020 #13 Share Posted March 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, JamieLogical said: Viking is privately held so doesn't have to answer to shareholders. Princess has had all of the bad publicity from the two quarantined ships. Both lines cater to an older demographic that is at higher risk. Can you provide statistics to NCL Ships and how they are impacted and retain their clientele? Are ports being closed? Are events being cancelled? Shows, Comedy, etc? Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Chuck Posted March 12, 2020 #14 Share Posted March 12, 2020 22 minutes ago, sailthesea said: I shudder to think of all the passengers returning, not doing self-quarantine, and passing it on to vulnerable populations. People are DYING because of this. It's not the time to go on a cheap cruise. Who gives A F what other cruise lines are doing. If you arent going on your cruise, so be it. Why are you rushing to ruin my vacation. My wife and I are healthy, and willing to take our chances. Move along and STOP LOOKING TO FAN THE FLAMES. Go troll somewhere else! How many people have died from the REGULAR flu.....Sheep. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanBlueWaters Posted March 12, 2020 #15 Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, JamieLogical said: I will self quarantine when I return if I have an reason to believe I have actually been exposed to the virus... Good grief... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2NSeaL Posted March 12, 2020 #16 Share Posted March 12, 2020 There is a good Wall Street Journal article today about Princess's cancelling. I won't link it, as there is a paywall, but subscribers will want to read it. Most revealing is the quote below. Basically they're cancelling to preserve the brand. “We were not prepared for something like this and neither were the health authorities in Japan and the U.S.,” said a Princess executive. The company’s decision to cancel sailings is its latest effort to avoid even more lasting damage to its business. “We have to get out of the headlines,” this executive said. I think that with proper health checks prior to boarding, sanitation protocols onboard, and pax who are aware of the issue, healthy people can safely cruise. The presumably huge numbers of cancellations will also make each cruise safer, since there will be less crowding. I expect we won't see the cruise lines voluntarily shut down unless the airlines do it first, which seems fair. On the other hand, who know what policy our government will come up with. I am about to finish packing for a cruise departing next Wednesday (on the Sky) and at this point we'll proceed as normal unless the airline, cruise line, or government cancels it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailthesea Posted March 12, 2020 Author #17 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Yes indeed. This is how coronavirus has exploded from a few isolated cases, to a pandemic - people who are "healthy and willing to take chances". The sick and elderly are royally screwed by that attitude. But, hey, have a great vacation and don't think about Grandma and Grandpa. 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willsears94 Posted March 12, 2020 #18 Share Posted March 12, 2020 So does it make it selfish that I was on a cruise last week? What is the difference going on a cruise this week versus last? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaman11 Posted March 12, 2020 #19 Share Posted March 12, 2020 because the princess had over 600 cases. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted March 12, 2020 #20 Share Posted March 12, 2020 11 minutes ago, OceanBlueWaters said: Good grief... Good grief what? If she feels sick, has any symptoms its a smart thing to do 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ano Posted March 12, 2020 #21 Share Posted March 12, 2020 So Carnival stock, with Princess going on hold for 60 days, is currently 34% of its January price. Norwegian stock is now 16.4% of its January price. That is very telling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare G-DawgMN Posted March 12, 2020 #22 Share Posted March 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, sailthesea said: Yes indeed. This is how coronavirus has exploded from a few isolated cases, to a pandemic - people who are "healthy and willing to take chances". The sick and elderly are royally screwed by that attitude. But, hey, have a great vacation and don't think about Grandma and Grandpa. My grandparents are dead and my mother lives 800 miles away. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershep Posted March 12, 2020 #23 Share Posted March 12, 2020 As more things are shutting down and venues are closing, it is possible that other cruise lines will cancel. It may be just a matter of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted March 12, 2020 #24 Share Posted March 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, sailthesea said: The sick and elderly are royally screwed by that attitude. But, hey, have a great vacation and don't think about Grandma and Grandpa. You presume way too much... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kollegekreed Posted March 12, 2020 #25 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Princess ha said a PR nightmare with this is my guess. So they decided to reset. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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