Airbear232 Posted August 17, 2020 #1 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I think Covid has lasted longer than most people expected. Not only that but it is expected to start getting even worse for the fall. People, especially in the states, have been very bad at being socially responsible. Given all of this, what would it take for you to go back on board? Would you take a vaccine if it was available immediately, or would you wait a number of months to make sure it is safe. This all has implications for the viability of the cruise industry. If there isn't a some type of solution by second quarter of next year, there may very well not be a cruise industry to go back to once things finally normalize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 17, 2020 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) Obviously cruises with no socially irresponsible Americans 😉 Edited August 17, 2020 by John&LaLa forgot my emoji 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted August 17, 2020 #3 Share Posted August 17, 2020 We would take a vaccine immediately and buy all the best deals on Cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted August 17, 2020 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2020 if a vaccine and ship were available we'd take both. If no vaccine were available we'd take any ship sailing and would abide by their health protocols. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted August 17, 2020 #5 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) A vaccine, several masks, and the love of my life with me!! Oh, and a negative test, of course. Edited August 17, 2020 by pcur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted August 17, 2020 #6 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I won't cruise before all of the land venues are up and running and we aren't wearing masks. If it's not safe on land than it won't be safe at sea. There is too much uncertainty with the on board experience and ports of call. If cruising doesn't return to where it left off before Covid, it will no longer be a vacation choice for me. 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havin'fun Posted August 17, 2020 #7 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I would wear a mask and take a rapid test if they were required. If a vaccine was part of the requirement - I would put off cruising. I would happily be onboard tomorrow if I could. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapleleafforever Posted August 17, 2020 #8 Share Posted August 17, 2020 We have no problem waiting until the pandemic is completely over to cruise again. Don't think our January 2021 cruise will be a go and don't intend on going on it if restrictions are in place. Refund please....... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted August 17, 2020 #9 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Not money... Not ports... Not length of cruises... One simple answer... Safety! Only when it is safe again to cruise, will we sail. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstraw20 Posted August 17, 2020 #10 Share Posted August 17, 2020 The only thing that will get me back onboard is a vaccine with proven safety and efficacy. I'd rather not have to spend my vacation in a mask. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted August 17, 2020 #11 Share Posted August 17, 2020 33 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Obviously cruises with no socially irresponsible Americans 😉 Especially ones from Florida😇 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted August 17, 2020 #12 Share Posted August 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, jstraw20 said: The only thing that will get me back onboard is a vaccine with proven safety and efficacy. I'd rather not have to spend my vacation in a mask. The latest information I've read is that about 35% of people won't be vaccinated, so I think masks will be around in general for a few years due to how contagious this virus is. Personally, I can live with that. As a matter of fact, I usually came home from a cruise over the last 5+ years with a respiratory infection, so I might just wear masks in crowded situations on board a ship anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingbums Posted August 17, 2020 #13 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Safety 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airbear232 Posted August 17, 2020 Author #14 Share Posted August 17, 2020 16 minutes ago, pcur said: The latest information I've read is that about 35% of people won't be vaccinated, so I think masks will be around in general for a few years due to how contagious this virus is. Personally, I can live with that. As a matter of fact, I usually came home from a cruise over the last 5+ years with a respiratory infection, so I might just wear masks in crowded situations on board a ship anyway. I kind of think that once available, the vaccine will be table stakes to cruise. I'll accept that, take the vaccine and enjoy my vacation. I think that there will be some people who won't take the vaccine and won't be able to cruise (and perhaps even fly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRZR58 Posted August 17, 2020 #15 Share Posted August 17, 2020 A vaccine, a negative test and 6 months of covid free cruises before I'd book. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred30 Posted August 17, 2020 #16 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Putting aside getting the virus. I certainly wouldn't want to be quarantined in a cabin for any length of time. Even if the chances of getting Covid decreases greatly the chances of being quarantined at sea would still be real. I don't think it would take many cases on a ship for that to happen. Remember you have thousands of people stuffed on planes joining thousands of people stuffed onboard the ship. That seems like pretty good odds of having cases on the ship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted August 17, 2020 #17 Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Airbear232 said: I kind of think that once available, the vaccine will be table stakes to cruise. I'll accept that, take the vaccine and enjoy my vacation. I think that there will be some people who won't take the vaccine and won't be able to cruise (and perhaps even fly). I posted a similar statement way back in March/April. At that time I decided we would get vaccinated before we cruises, and take proof of vaccination with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted August 17, 2020 #18 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Personally, I don't see much difference between cruising with a vaccine and mask to braving the wilds of Costco. I can't tell you how many people I see in Costco and other stores wearing their masks below their nose. They just wear the mask to get in the door, and then pull it down. My husband actually mentioned to a woman in the grocery store last week, "You know your nose is connected to your LUNGS, and that where the virus is going to go." Can't let that man go anywhere by himself............................. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted August 17, 2020 #19 Share Posted August 17, 2020 26 minutes ago, molly361 said: Especially ones from Florida😇 I wish I didn't have ties to Florida. My son wants to push up his wedding from Oct 2022 to has soon as possible. My future DIL doesn't think she will have a teaching job. She was a substitute teacher in NYC last year and they may not have a position for her this year. They want to push up the wedding so she will be able to have his health insurance. My son wants to have a civil ceremony for the legality so she can be added to his health insurance but the bride wants a wedding even if it's only 50 people. The issue is my son wants his Grandparents and his Aunt and Uncle who live in Florida to be there. So now we are in the same situation as you were in not being able to attend your moms birthday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compman9 Posted August 17, 2020 #20 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I am far more at risk of getting run over, or dying of flu, or pretty much anything else So, as soon as they announce cruising, I will be back 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrednole Posted August 17, 2020 #21 Share Posted August 17, 2020 A cruise ship that can load passengers in a US port A cruise ship that can return the passengers to a US port Guarantee of no 14-day mandatory quarantine in a "prison" A cruise that can sail when we can travel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted August 17, 2020 #22 Share Posted August 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, compman9 said: I am far more at risk of getting run over, or dying of flu, or pretty much anything else So, as soon as they announce cruising, I will be back Let's hope you don't get run over you a drunken driver! Now over 170,000 deaths in USA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted August 17, 2020 #23 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) A few things required for us logistics....need borders to be open between Canada and US and no 14 day quarantine required upon return logistics....Canadian passport offices open so we can apply for a new passport for my son (expires in the new year) Need the cruise ships to not quarantine the ship if anyone tests positive (and ports to let us return) Need covid more in control. Doesn't have to be zero count but numbers are way to high in the States for my comfort Temperature checks and negative covid test Not ideal, but if the above is true and covid is just part of our lives for the next while before a vaccine, then I would still travel with masks and social distancing rules in place (e.g shows, dining) Edited August 17, 2020 by LuCruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted August 17, 2020 #24 Share Posted August 17, 2020 34 minutes ago, Airbear232 said: I think that there will be some people who won't take the vaccine and won't be able to cruise (and perhaps even fly). Sadly, I think there will also be people who will fake their documentation. Not sure what the answer will be to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 17, 2020 #25 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, molly361 said: Especially ones from Florida😇 Well, the OP didn't single us out, but you're spot on🤣🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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