7SeasLover Posted August 7, 2020 #1 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I don't know if I'm crazy or not, but I have just booked a Mexican Riviera cruise on the Bliss in Suite 18108. Traveling with another couple (my brother). When Covid struck we were on a 30-day South Pacific Cruise an we were glued to the TV. I'm hoping that my 2021 cruise is far enough out that the virus will be mitigated by then. (I hope.). I canceled our Ireland/Scotland cruise because we didn't want the long flight from LAX to Europe (and back). The Mex Riv cruise doesn't require any flights for us - R/T Los Angeles. I have never been on the Bliss. I think the last time I cruised NCL we were on the Jewel several years back. I'm a Platinum member just a few more points to Plus. I hope I'm not the only crazy one out there who's booking cruises amid a pandemic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oteixeira Posted August 8, 2020 #2 Share Posted August 8, 2020 You are not the only one booking cruises, I booked one on the Bliss for Panama Canal in 2022, and I have one coming in January (God willing) on the Escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb65 Posted August 8, 2020 #3 Share Posted August 8, 2020 We booked the Encore for March 2022. Hopefully, this will all behind us by then. Right now I need something to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhtravels Posted August 8, 2020 #4 Share Posted August 8, 2020 You are not the only one! We have the Breakaway booked for May 2021 (booked prepandemic) and we have the Bliss Panama Canal in February 2022 (booked using FCC) and are booking a third this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW Pacific Posted August 8, 2020 #5 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Have been on both the Bliss and Breakaway in Suites, you will enjoy, even if not in Suite. At least we did. Have no idea what cruising will be like in future, but having something to look forward to is priceless right now!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 8, 2020 #6 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Enjoy! We just had a cruise in an Encore suite cancel in October 2020. Our next cruise (for now) is in the springtime in a suite on the Joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare luv2kroooz Posted August 8, 2020 #7 Share Posted August 8, 2020 8 hours ago, 7SeasLover said: I'm hoping that my 2021 cruise is far enough out that the virus will be mitigated by then. (I hope.). Hope away, but also consider facts. Even if the virus is mitigated and NCL begins sailing, they have announced a phased startup approach. During the investor call last week, they stated they would not be fully ramped up until 2q 2021 under the most optimistic circumstances. 8 hours ago, 7SeasLover said: I hope I'm not the only crazy one out there who's booking cruises amid a pandemic! Hope some more. You aren't. As evidenced by the replies in this thread, you have plenty of company.....a safety in numbers approach, right? Expecting a cruise to sail in 1Q 2021 is strictly a gamble at this point by NCLs admission. As long as you are well prepared for the cancellation of your cruise or the inconveniences and complications that will be associated with the "new" cruise experience plus the significant health risks and associated financial risks of taking a cruise during or near a time of pandemic when international travel is being advised against, sail away!! You might pack some extra reading materials in the likely event you are put into quarantine before, during, or after your voyage.... references to Hurtigruten, Paul Gauging, and Seadream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare EllieinNJ Posted August 8, 2020 #8 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I am also thinking of booking that cruise and the one before from Vancouver but I will not actually book until I see the ships up and running. I've been following a Carnival cruise in Europe for June 2021 for some time and now all the European Carnival cruises for that period seem to be cancelled. I still have my Getaway in January to cancel before final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted August 8, 2020 #9 Share Posted August 8, 2020 You aren't crazy at all. By that time, there hopefully, will be cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetnspicy Posted August 8, 2020 #10 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I’m going to book this cruise as well and do it as part of a BSB if we are able! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oteixeira Posted August 8, 2020 #11 Share Posted August 8, 2020 5 hours ago, luv2kroooz said: Hope away, but also consider facts. Even if the virus is mitigated and NCL begins sailing, they have announced a phased startup approach. During the investor call last week, they stated they would not be fully ramped up until 2q 2021 under the most optimistic circumstances. Hope some more. You aren't. As evidenced by the replies in this thread, you have plenty of company.....a safety in numbers approach, right? Expecting a cruise to sail in 1Q 2021 is strictly a gamble at this point by NCLs admission. As long as you are well prepared for the cancellation of your cruise or the inconveniences and complications that will be associated with the "new" cruise experience plus the significant health risks and associated financial risks of taking a cruise during or near a time of pandemic when international travel is being advised against, sail away!! You might pack some extra reading materials in the likely event you are put into quarantine before, during, or after your voyage.... references to Hurtigruten, Paul Gauging, and Seadream. There is no international travel advisory at this time, it was lifted (yesterday no less):https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2020/08/07/state-dept-lifted-its-blanket-international-travel-advisory-what-does-that-mean-americans/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formula280SS Posted August 8, 2020 #12 Share Posted August 8, 2020 13 hours ago, 7SeasLover said: I don't know if I'm crazy or not, but I have just booked a Mexican Riviera cruise on the Bliss in Suite 18108. Traveling with another couple (my brother). When Covid struck we were on a 30-day South Pacific Cruise an we were glued to the TV. I'm hoping that my 2021 cruise is far enough out that the virus will be mitigated by then. (I hope.). I canceled our Ireland/Scotland cruise because we didn't want the long flight from LAX to Europe (and back). The Mex Riv cruise doesn't require any flights for us - R/T Los Angeles. I have never been on the Bliss. I think the last time I cruised NCL we were on the Jewel several years back. I'm a Platinum member just a few more points to Plus. I hope I'm not the only crazy one out there who's booking cruises amid a pandemic! Good for you. Currently, at least, anyone can do what they want. 👍 We enjoyed the Bliss (2nd cruise) last fall 21-D from LA to NY via PC. Beautiful ship. Lucked out with the Haven, but the Thermal Spa, Observation deck, etc. on Bliss are tops. Hopefully, C19 will be behind us; if not, hopefully Point of Care (Rapid, high % reliable) will be available to the cruise lines (terminals and ships) by then (as well as airports, hotels, etc.). This was noted recently during CL virtual meeting as well as addressed by MSC in their protocols for their upcoming August attempted cruises in the Med. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare luv2kroooz Posted August 8, 2020 #13 Share Posted August 8, 2020 17 minutes ago, oteixeira said: There is no international travel advisory at this time, it was lifted (yesterday no less):https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2020/08/07/state-dept-lifted-its-blanket-international-travel-advisory-what-does-that-mean-americans/ I see. Have a great cruise, wherever you intend to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetnspicy Posted August 8, 2020 #14 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, EllieinNJ said: I am also thinking of booking that cruise and the one before from Vancouver but I will not actually book until I see the ships up and running. I've been following a Carnival cruise in Europe for June 2021 for some time and now all the European Carnival cruises for that period seem to be cancelled. I still have my Getaway in January to cancel before final payment. This is what we want to do as well! We live in Seattle so just flights back from LA. Hope to see you there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7SeasLover Posted August 8, 2020 Author #15 Share Posted August 8, 2020 At least I booked it for the last Q of '21. We don't plan on leaving the ship and most likely will just stay in the Haven area. My brother just saw my email that I booked the 4 of us on the trip and he's a go. At least we have something to look forward to. Until then we remain in our houses (we're all in our 70's). The fun part for me is the pre-cruise planning. Although with this pandemic I think my planning will consist of shorts, t-shirts and a whole lot of card playing in our room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGIEGIRL Posted August 18, 2020 #16 Share Posted August 18, 2020 We are booked on the "Panama Canal" cruise November 29 - Dec. 15, 2020 from Miami to Los Angeles. I hope that it may still go, even with reduced capacity, mask wearing , etc... We did this same itinerary on its maiden "Panama Canal" cruise in May of 2018 and we had a BLAST!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted August 18, 2020 #17 Share Posted August 18, 2020 The Bliss is a beautiful ship! The Observation area is spectacular. I hope cruising is somewhat back to "normal" by the time you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxjim1 Posted August 19, 2020 #18 Share Posted August 19, 2020 We have the Bliss booked for Feb 2021 for my 75th but we have the odds are 30% go and 70% no go! We are awaiting improvements in Covid in Miami but they just don’t seem to get it! Have to say the anticipation and joy of having a cruise booked is wonderful! Puzzled by the pricing as it’s gone up quite a bit since we paid our deposit! Cruising is the ultimate vacation!Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSUmom Posted August 19, 2020 #19 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Some may call you crazy but I will not.....I booked an August 2021 on the Breakaway. If you are crazy then so am I 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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