traveline Posted March 27, 2020 #51 Share Posted March 27, 2020 On 3/19/2020 at 7:43 PM, drakes2 said: I was thinking the same thing. Just cancelled our May 30th on Apex out of Rome. I'm so sad was really looking forward to my first Mediterranean cruise and put in so much time researching countries and may not happen again. RCCL, Carnival, and NCL reworked their financing. They have enough Money in the bank to carry them thru the rest of this year. without sailing one ship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsmead Posted March 27, 2020 #52 Share Posted March 27, 2020 It has been reported that there are cases of Covid19 aboard Apex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted March 27, 2020 #53 Share Posted March 27, 2020 3/26/2020 Celebrity Apex crew test positive Seven crew members aboard Celebrity Apex at Chantiers de l'Atlantique have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the regional health agency. The ship has been at the yard, ready for hand-over, with some 1,400 crew who've had to remain on board due to French regulations. Though it's understood no Chantiers employees or subcontractors had been on board for a week, two people on the ship reportedly had tested positive and were isolated on board. Even so, a large crew party was held March 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted March 27, 2020 #54 Share Posted March 27, 2020 The photo posted by the OP was on March 19 so prior to the large crew party on March 21. In either case within a 14 day incubation period. So it likely was around on March 19-21. So I wonder when the 2 crew members got tested? That is such unfortunate news for these poor crew members and the rest of the APEX crew. Yes I know some will rightly say "I Told You So" about the photo and social distancing. But I hope the virus can be kept in check on the ship now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted March 27, 2020 #55 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) Already doubled, now its 14 crew members and that count will most likely climb. Sending positive vibes to the entire Apex crew. Edited March 27, 2020 by NutsAboutGolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted March 27, 2020 #56 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) 57 minutes ago, TeeRick said: .... But I hope the virus can be kept in check on the ship now. Agreed. This is heartbreaking. We have crew member friends who are on board. ❤️ We are keeping all of the crew in our thoughts and prayers and hope that will see them again in October. Edited March 27, 2020 by C-Dragons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted March 27, 2020 #57 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Wow.. sorry to hear the news! Wonder how this will be handled to avoid more spread on board ? Prayers for the APEX crew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 27, 2020 #58 Share Posted March 27, 2020 According to local French news the hand over scheduled for March 20th had been postponed. On Sunday 22nd the ship yard decided to close down everything starting Monday 23rd and nobody was allowed to leave the ship anymore. On Tuesday 24th some crew members showed symptoms and were tested on Wednesday. Yesterday, Thursday 26th, 7 tests came back positive. Here´s the latest article of today. This article does not speak of 14 cases but still of 7. These persons had 78 contacts. A medical team is onboard testing the subcontractors (which are on board!!) first. RCCL is flying in tests from the US so all crew can be tested. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted March 27, 2020 #59 Share Posted March 27, 2020 30 minutes ago, steamboats said: According to local French news the hand over scheduled for March 20th had been postponed. On Sunday 22nd the ship yard decided to close down everything starting Monday 23rd and nobody was allowed to leave the ship anymore. On Tuesday 24th some crew members showed symptoms and were tested on Wednesday. Yesterday, Thursday 26th, 7 tests came back positive. Here´s the latest article of today. This article does not speak of 14 cases but still of 7. These persons had 78 contacts. A medical team is onboard testing the subcontractors (which are on board!!) first. RCCL is flying in tests from the US so all crew can be tested. steamboats The same article appears to have been updated to 7 again, glad I took a screenshot of it saying 14 earlier. https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/march-26-updates-celebrity-apex-crew-test-positive-sick-costa-crew-evacuated-vasco-da-gama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted March 27, 2020 #60 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Apex was formally handed over to Celebrity today apparently. I’m doubting we will see it debut in Southampton though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted March 27, 2020 #61 Share Posted March 27, 2020 21 minutes ago, Esprit said: Apex was formally handed over to Celebrity today apparently. I’m doubting we will see it debut in Southampton though. Of course not as all cruises from Southampton have been canceled already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted March 27, 2020 #62 Share Posted March 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, Saab4444 said: Of course not as all cruises from Southampton have been canceled already. Well, that was me being properly told off. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted March 27, 2020 #63 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Once they attend to the sickness and staff issues, wonder where the ship will be going? We already cancelled our Nov cruise on APEX...maybe another time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandee2 Posted March 27, 2020 #64 Share Posted March 27, 2020 29 person infected. Party held during official confinement. The ship is going nowhere soon. https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/pays-de-la-loire/loire-atlantique/saint-nazaire/coronavirus-saint-nazaire-29-personnes-desormais-positives-paquebot-celebrity-apex-dont-hospitalisee-1807904.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prost Seattle Posted March 27, 2020 #65 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Instead of christening the ship with a bottle of champagne, perhaps a bottle of bleach? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted March 28, 2020 #66 Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 hour ago, dandee2 said: 29 person infected. Party held during official confinement. The ship is going nowhere soon. https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/pays-de-la-loire/loire-atlantique/saint-nazaire/coronavirus-saint-nazaire-29-personnes-desormais-positives-paquebot-celebrity-apex-dont-hospitalisee-1807904.html Neither is the crew. No shore leave for this group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted March 28, 2020 #67 Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) https://www.businessinsider.com/cruise-ship-workers-describe-intense-hookup-culture-2019-2 Because even if you confine the crew to the ship, it can still spread. Edited March 28, 2020 by NutsAboutGolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun lovin Posted March 28, 2020 #68 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Such a pity for the crew of the Apex and indeed for Celebrity. Such a pity for all of us who had cruises booked on the Apex in the coming months. 2021- The Apex-I hope, I dream and I pray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted March 28, 2020 #69 Share Posted March 28, 2020 https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/celebrity-takes-virtual-delivery-apex-signals-first-sailing-may-20 1) Same site from before also states 29 infected, matching the other source 2) Only those who showed symptoms have been tested, the entire crew will eventually be tested (expect many more infections) 3) X formally announced today that the Apex's debut would be May 20 out of Barcelona (no possible way) 4) If you're looking for a 125% FCC, it's a fairly safe bet you'll get it if you book the May 20th cruise 5) This is quiet now, this "ironic" story is about to virus (pardon my terrible pun) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted March 28, 2020 #70 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Whoever was responsible for that gathering for the picture should receive a reprimand at a minimum. This whole matter should not be treated as a joke. Where is common sense here? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 29, 2020 #71 Share Posted March 29, 2020 According to Ouest-France 20 subcontractors were allowed to disembark the Celebrity Apex. As the crew has more than 60 nationalities the evacuation of the crew is much more difficult as for each nationality they have to give clearance. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted March 29, 2020 #72 Share Posted March 29, 2020 On 3/27/2020 at 8:03 PM, Saab4444 said: Of course not as all cruises from Southampton have been canceled already. I have read that Apex will sail out of Barcelona on May 20th, so therefore not home porting in Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl94 Posted March 29, 2020 #73 Share Posted March 29, 2020 1 hour ago, upwarduk said: I have read that Apex will sail out of Barcelona on May 20th, so therefore not home porting in Southampton. Will Celebrity still exist by 20 May? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verizon Posted March 29, 2020 Author #74 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Will Coronavirus still spreading in Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted March 29, 2020 #75 Share Posted March 29, 2020 I have just had a facetime call from one of the staff on Apex. they are all together since February - basically under quarantene. Even the local workers must stay on the ship, so there should be no issue with infection that requires social distancing. so, there you go!Well so much for no issue with infection. That was totally wrong. Whoever is responsible for the photo and crew party should suffer consequences. They totally ignored what was happening in the world. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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