rjrice1 Posted August 10, 2020 #1 Share Posted August 10, 2020 We are supposed to cruise in Feb 2021; I really don't even see that happening.. but once they do start cruising... I am sure there will be guidelines. Mask in public areas. That's every where but your cabin? Will they offer cabin stewards daily? (I know at some resort no daily cleaning till check out) Just want to cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby70 Posted August 10, 2020 #2 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Nope. I really enjoy cruising, but I would rather wait until covid is under control. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPatches Posted August 10, 2020 #3 Share Posted August 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, arby70 said: Nope. I really enjoy cruising, but I would rather wait until covid is under control. Ditto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisCJR Posted August 10, 2020 #4 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I don't really see how it could be safe. On lower decks, somewhat. No way would people wear them around the pool or eating. Also, it's next to impossible to walk through those areas without being near people doing those activities. Thus, it's a bit pointless and better to wait until it's no longer necessary at all. Even on the lower decks, there are lots of eating and drinking going on. Simply put, cruising isn't designed for masks. It would require big changes that would defeat the entire concept and point, IMO. It's easier to think of where people would be wearing masks. To/From staterooms and watching performances. Almost all other activities would have excuses for people to remove their masks from eating to drinking to exercising to swimming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BSR Posted August 10, 2020 #5 Share Posted August 10, 2020 19 minutes ago, arby70 said: Nope. I really enjoy cruising, but I would rather wait until covid is under control. Same for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v3cruiser Posted August 10, 2020 #6 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Nope. Wont be cruising with restrictions in port either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 10, 2020 #7 Share Posted August 10, 2020 If covid is still around, yes I'll bring some masks for boarding and crowds and keep more to myself than usual. I'm over 65 so I will as what little protection it provides. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted August 10, 2020 #8 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Maybe it’s because I work in the travel/transportation industry, but I’m pretty used to wearing a mask and following a lengthy set of protocols, including temperature checks, distancing rules, testing, and extensive cleaning and sanitation procedures when I go to work. I travel by airplane, stay at hotels, and eat out at restaurants on a regular basis. So because I’m used to all these protocols which I’ve had to adhere to since the pandemic started, I would be Ok with them while cruising. With that said, I don’t want to be the first to set foot on a cruise ship once cruising resumes. I’d probably want to wait a few months to see how things pan out in the cruise industry before I choose to sail again. Edited August 10, 2020 by Tapi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted August 10, 2020 #9 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Absolutely not. I will wait until the whole thing blows over. A cruise is not the only vacation there is Edited August 10, 2020 by joeyancho 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyCruiser Posted August 10, 2020 #10 Share Posted August 10, 2020 No. Might as well stay home then... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sverigecruiser Posted August 10, 2020 #11 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) NO I rather do things where I don't need a mask. Edited August 10, 2020 by sverigecruiser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgttami Posted August 10, 2020 #12 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I have no choice but to wear a mask to go to stores for necessities. I'd never cruise if a mask was mandatory. Eating is mandatory, cruising is optional...LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted August 10, 2020 #13 Share Posted August 10, 2020 During embarkation/ disembarkation, sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipmaster Posted August 10, 2020 #14 Share Posted August 10, 2020 2 hours ago, ChrisCJR said: I don't really see how it could be safe. On lower decks, somewhat. No way would people wear them around the pool or eating. Also, it's next to impossible to walk through those areas without being near people doing those activities. Thus, it's a bit pointless and better to wait until it's no longer necessary at all. Even on the lower decks, there are lots of eating and drinking going on. Simply put, cruising isn't designed for masks. It would require big changes that would defeat the entire concept and point, IMO. It's easier to think of where people would be wearing masks. To/From staterooms and watching performances. Almost all other activities would have excuses for people to remove their masks from eating to drinking to exercising to swimming. I guess flying, getting about indoors, sports events and all groups are all activities that weren't meant for mask, but OMG they are fine with masks. Sign me up for a cruise, I have no problem if masks are required, of course we are more than 6 months away from cruises that have a collection of international customers and ports that are out of ones sailing port. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxer Posted August 10, 2020 #15 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Maybe. I'd rather not at this point. But wearing a mask might become a normal thing, and if it does, I would be used to it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K32682 Posted August 10, 2020 #16 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) In the absence of a vaccine or the virus dying out I would expect masks would be mandatory in any public area and only allowed to be removed when swimming or eating and drinking. A mask requirement would not dissuade me from cruising providing the crew took a zero tolerance approach with anyone who didn't follow the rule. There are too many ignoramuses who object to wearing masks as some sort of affront to their "freedom." I would have some sympathy for the crew who had to enforce the rule particularly if the passengers are predominately American. Edited August 10, 2020 by K32682 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sverigecruiser Posted August 10, 2020 #17 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, naxer said: Maybe. I'd rather not at this point. But wearing a mask might become a normal thing, and if it does, I would be used to it. As long as I won't have to use a mask at home I will not get used to it so for me it's defenitely a NO to wear a mask on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted August 10, 2020 #18 Share Posted August 10, 2020 18 minutes ago, K32682 said: In the absence of a vaccine or the virus dying out I would expect masks would be mandatory in any public area and only allowed to be removed when swimming or eating and drinking. A mask requirement would not dissuade me from cruising providing the crew took a zero tolerance approach with anyone who didn't follow the rule. There are too many ignoramuses who object to wearing masks as some sort of affront to their "freedom." I would have some sympathy for the crew who had to enforce the rule particularly if the passengers are predominately American. Will they really enforce it, that is truly the question. You cannot enter a store here without a mask. Yet, I often see people who wear their mask without their nose covered. And some of them by the time they are at checkout have their masks only covering their chin. Would it be any different on a ship even if mask wearing was mandatory? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K32682 Posted August 10, 2020 #19 Share Posted August 10, 2020 35 minutes ago, ontheweb said: Will they really enforce it, that is truly the question. You cannot enter a store here without a mask. Yet, I often see people who wear their mask without their nose covered. And some of them by the time they are at checkout have their masks only covering their chin. Would it be any different on a ship even if mask wearing was mandatory? To deter the ignoramuses who refuse to wear masks in public the lines would have to make it clear beforehand that masks were required and announce their zero tolerance policy and significant penalties for non-compliance. A good start would be a thousand dollar fine tacked on to their bill for the first offense, quarantine in their cabin for the remainder of the cruise for the second. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted August 10, 2020 #20 Share Posted August 10, 2020 People love to draw their line in the sands. When push comes to shove, would they hold true to these words? Would it be my ideal scenario? Nope. It may also depend how the entire experience is looking. If I was required to wear a mask when walking around the ship and in some crowded areas, while holding the rest of the experience constant, I'd definitely at least consider it at this point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmackel Posted August 10, 2020 #21 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I wear a mask every day at work, the last thing I want to do is wear a mask on vacation. A land vacation has better options right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted August 10, 2020 #22 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I predict that mask use will be come the norm for the forseeable future even when covid is better controlled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sverigecruiser Posted August 10, 2020 #23 Share Posted August 10, 2020 32 minutes ago, Joebucks said: People love to draw their line in the sands. When push comes to shove, would they hold true to these words? Would it be my ideal scenario? Nope. It may also depend how the entire experience is looking. If I was required to wear a mask when walking around the ship and in some crowded areas, while holding the rest of the experience constant, I'd definitely at least consider it at this point. I draw my line in stone! I don't really need to cruise and if a mask is needed I will rather stay at home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosapphire Posted August 10, 2020 #24 Share Posted August 10, 2020 No, and I will not cruise again until while the situation is that an entire ship may be quarantined because a single person on either the current or previous cruise has tested positive for coronavirus. I take cruises for enjoyment and relaxation, not for an adrenaline rush every time somebody coughs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger727 Posted August 10, 2020 #25 Share Posted August 10, 2020 3 hours ago, K32682 said: To deter the ignoramuses who refuse to wear masks in public the lines would have to make it clear beforehand that masks were required and announce their zero tolerance policy and significant penalties for non-compliance. A good start would be a thousand dollar fine tacked on to their bill for the first offense, quarantine in their cabin for the remainder of the cruise for the second. Where I live every store has a notice when you walk in that masks are required. And while 99% comply, every large store also has someone without a mask on that no one says anything to. Some people claim that they can't wear one due to a health issue and I wonder if this will turn into an ADA protected issue where you can't ask what it is and can't refuse service for it. No matter the rules, there will always be people trying to skirt them. The person who walks around with the mask around their chin all day and a drink in their hand so they can say "well, I was sipping my drink so I pulled it down". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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