Oulton Jim Posted August 7, 2020 #1 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Marella Cruises has announced it hopes it will start sailing on Oct. 2 from Corfu with the Marella Explorer, I guess the emphasis is on the word 'hopes'....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIFE1 Posted August 7, 2020 #2 Share Posted August 7, 2020 We are already booked for the 2nd. See they have set out an update on how they will run today. If it's on we are going to go. Life's a risk everyday, we are going to have to live Covid till or if a vaccine is available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oulton Jim Posted August 7, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Sincerely wish you good luck and Bon Voyage. We manage one decent cruise a year and ours is for early April, if we lose that one I do not fancy much our chances of finding another cruise in our bracket for 2021. 😒 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted August 7, 2020 #4 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I note that they have stopped informing passengers of the age segregation that they are implementing. As we are over the age limit we would miss the interaction with younger passengers. 😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oulton Jim Posted August 7, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Apologies for my ignorance -how does that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted August 7, 2020 #6 Share Posted August 7, 2020 They did indicate on the Tui site that the over seventies would be segregated for dinning and in the entertainment areas but as with everything, at the moment, it may have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so,ton saint Posted August 8, 2020 #7 Share Posted August 8, 2020 13 hours ago, Pensioncruiser said: They did indicate on the Tui site that the over seventies would be segregated for dinning and in the entertainment areas but as with everything, at the moment, it may have changed. Morning all had a general Email from Marella that they will sail with fewer guests on board, and maybe a one way system, also staff will serve you at the buffet and bars will be table service only, also you may be asked to wear a mask both on board and in port what do you all think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted August 8, 2020 #8 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Hi Howard honestly feel we have finished with cruising until a vaccine is found, we will probably follow you with land based but don't think that will be anytime soon. How about the team⚽. Hope all are safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ormy Posted August 9, 2020 #9 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Sorry ! But I would not want to pay thousands to be segregated, ushered around, or treated like a child. It will be some time before I next cruise or the introduction of a vaccine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted August 9, 2020 #10 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Our feelings exactly, but do understand cruisers who have only just started this absolutely brilliant type of holiday wishing to cruise again. We will obviously miss cruising but after well over fifty under our belts think we have had a good run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry2 Posted August 10, 2020 #11 Share Posted August 10, 2020 We too have decided that we will wait until after vaccines are generally available, and even then we will only go on a cruise that doesn't involve flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oulton Jim Posted August 10, 2020 Author #12 Share Posted August 10, 2020 On a parallel theme I see that Aida are planning several cruises starting in early September from Kiel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dronnygirl Posted August 10, 2020 #13 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Hurtigruten are advertising cruises from Dover for 2021 round the British Isles including Scotland and Ireland. Only 500-600 pax. Looks very interesting but the starting cost is almost £3000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainelycruising Posted August 13, 2020 #14 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Viking Cruises (Ocean and River) has suspended all cruises through Dec 31st 2020. I think others may follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombatar Posted August 15, 2020 #15 Share Posted August 15, 2020 We have cancelled our cruise for Feb 21 and transferred the deposit to a land based holiday September 21 as we do not think a vaccine will be available until mid 21. Don't fancy this segregation lark at all!! Peter and Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so,ton saint Posted August 15, 2020 #16 Share Posted August 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Zombatar said: We have cancelled our cruise for Feb 21 and transferred the deposit to a land based holiday September 21 as we do not think a vaccine will be available until mid 21. Don't fancy this segregation lark at all!! Peter and Jenny Hi P.J we are going to do the same closer to the time, ours is June 2021 in the U.S so do a land based from our local Airport . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted August 17, 2020 #17 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Just noted MSC starting to cruise again in the Med🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oulton Jim Posted August 17, 2020 Author #18 Share Posted August 17, 2020 This will be followed like a hawk by the media. I'm trying to recall where I read this but I think the organised excursions are being offered at an all-in 5 tour price of 100 euros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ormy Posted August 17, 2020 #19 Share Posted August 17, 2020 We just don't think its worth considering or talking about until a vaccine is available. No one in their right mind would want to join 1000-2000 people on an enclosed ship, together with all the obvious restrictions necessary. We agree with Terry2, but unfortunately without flying it certainly narrows your choice and in our case the sooner we reach warmer destinations the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim The Scot Posted August 17, 2020 #20 Share Posted August 17, 2020 There might never be a vaccine We have two cruises booked for July and August next year and if they get the all clear myself and Mrs Jim The Scot will be on them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted August 19, 2020 #21 Share Posted August 19, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 9:29 AM, Pensioncruiser said: Just noted MSC starting to cruise again in the Med🙄 And today, Wed, Tui did a three day, go nowhere, cruise out from Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIFE1 Posted August 24, 2020 #22 Share Posted August 24, 2020 just announced all Marella cruises paused until the 15th November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoholiday Posted August 24, 2020 #23 Share Posted August 24, 2020 2 hours ago, FIFE1 said: just announced all Marella cruises paused until the 15th November. Typical - final payment for our November 15th cruise was yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy-Jo Posted August 24, 2020 #24 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I can’t see Marella doing any cruises for the rest of this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted August 25, 2020 #25 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) Certainly do not think any cruises scheduled to sail from the Canaries wil sail this year. Covid infection rates are rising steadily there, and there are no signs that the Spanish government intends lifting the cruise ship embargo anytime soon. Edited August 25, 2020 by campolady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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