zonacruiser25 Posted November 2, 2020 #1 Share Posted November 2, 2020 CDC says cruise lines need to start "simulated" trips with volunteers. Has anyone heard how to get in line or sign up for that? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredgram Posted November 2, 2020 #2 Share Posted November 2, 2020 following to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted November 2, 2020 #3 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I thought the cruiseline mentioned that it was going to be employees first? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted November 2, 2020 #4 Share Posted November 2, 2020 It will most likely be employees and possibly travel agents. I doubt that you will see a call go out to the general public. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 2, 2020 #5 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Interesting question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted November 2, 2020 #6 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Besides the doctors note saying you have no pre conditions, I read you have to be 18 or over and be prepared to simulate a outbreak onboard. So be prepared possibly to be quarantined alone in a cabin, if it's you they want to pretend who has it, or your own cabin. The cruiseline must give you a written warning beforehand. Sounds fun. Lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBucketLister Posted November 2, 2020 #7 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I know they probably wouldn’t do it, but if they offered C&A points... Free cruise + C&A points = sign me up! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaHunt Posted November 2, 2020 #8 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I posted on another board that if you read the CC article about this you might not be so eager to volunteer LOL "Simulated voyages are conducted with "volunteers" to assess health, safety and operational protocols. Judging by the word "simulated", these would likely occur alongside in port, or on short jaunts out to sea". and "These extensive run-throughs will act as a sort of muster drill, but on a vastly larger scale". https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5700/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrotfeathers Posted November 2, 2020 #9 Share Posted November 2, 2020 15 minutes ago, TheBucketLister said: I know they probably wouldn’t do it, but if they offered C&A points... Free cruise + C&A points = sign me up! 👍 How about a move up to the next level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBucketLister Posted November 2, 2020 #10 Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, SeaHunt said: I posted on another board that if you read the CC article about this you might not be so eager to volunteer LOL "Simulated voyages are conducted with "volunteers" to assess health, safety and operational protocols. Judging by the word "simulated", these would likely occur alongside in port, or on short jaunts out to sea". and "These extensive run-throughs will act as a sort of muster drill, but on a vastly larger scale". https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5700/ Which is why it would be probably be mostly the ships crew. However, wan’t it mentioned in the document, that people can’t be forced to volunteer? So I wonder if that applies to employees, or if their contract overrides that. I wonder if a cruise line could get away with that, by just sailing with a full crew and no one else, and have them perform the tests as a function of their job. Edited November 2, 2020 by TheBucketLister 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 2, 2020 #11 Share Posted November 2, 2020 18 minutes ago, TheBucketLister said: I know they probably wouldn’t do it, but if they offered C&A points... Free cruise + C&A points = sign me up! 👍 Double points? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CatsInMA Posted November 2, 2020 #12 Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) 😁Will the DL be open? My New Amsterdam level is reading dangerously low by now. Edited November 2, 2020 by 3CatsInMA 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted November 2, 2020 #13 Share Posted November 2, 2020 11 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: Interesting question. Are you ready to sign up? you can double as quest AND medical support staff😇 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 2, 2020 #14 Share Posted November 2, 2020 31 minutes ago, molly361 said: Are you ready to sign up? you can double as quest AND medical support staff😇 Sure, being the medical officer on a ship with 3000 quarantined people sounds like heaven.😯 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonacruiser25 Posted November 3, 2020 Author #15 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I think it would be very interesting and I believe I would like to do it. Answers are still a ways off but I would not mind being part of the solution. A cruise in a bubble, novel concept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted November 3, 2020 #16 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Sign me up!!! I'm ready to go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted November 3, 2020 #17 Share Posted November 3, 2020 On 11/1/2020 at 6:44 PM, parrotfeathers said: How about a move up to the next level? Hmmm...that could put some of us to Pinnacle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatseller Posted November 3, 2020 #18 Share Posted November 3, 2020 The FAA does not allow evacuation test volunteers to have any special knowledge of the procedure beforehand. A test using all volunteer flight attendants wouldn't be very realistic. Since all crew are trained in a variety of safety procedures, I don't think they would meet a similar standard. A lot of shoreside employees would probably be ok. To make up any difference, I'd think they'd stare with business partners (travel agents, suppliers, terminal staff), reliable customers (high status, future bookings) and finally an open call if needed (but probably not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted November 3, 2020 #19 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 minute ago, boatseller said: The FAA does not allow evacuation test volunteers to have any special knowledge of the procedure beforehand. A test using all volunteer flight attendants wouldn't be very realistic. Since all crew are trained in a variety of safety procedures, I don't think they would meet a similar standard. A lot of shoreside employees would probably be ok. To make up any difference, I'd think they'd stare with business partners (travel agents, suppliers, terminal staff), reliable customers (high status, future bookings) and finally an open call if needed (but probably not). Richard Fain and Michael Bayley have already stated that they will be using staff. This is a bit different then a flight safety simulation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted November 3, 2020 #20 Share Posted November 3, 2020 On 11/1/2020 at 7:51 PM, Ourusualbeach said: It will most likely be employees and possibly travel agents. I doubt that you will see a call go out to the general public. Would you fly down as a tester? Would Canada allow you back in without quarantine? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted November 3, 2020 #21 Share Posted November 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: Would you fly down as a tester? Would Canada allow you back in without quarantine? 14 day punishment..you should be familiar with that🤣😇 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted November 3, 2020 #22 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Ourusualbeach said: 14 day punishment..you should be familiar with that🤣😇 I’m always getting punished. Lol 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatseller Posted November 3, 2020 #23 Share Posted November 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Richard Fain and Michael Bayley have already stated that they will be using staff. This is a bit different then a flight safety simulation "A lot of shoreside employees would probably be ok." Yes. The big three & Disney have enough Florida active/furloughed employees to support multiple tests. MSC & Virgin may have to get creative or just borrow some local employees from other lines (no, this won't be a problem). However, they still maybe required to have some number of unaffiliated volunteers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted November 3, 2020 #24 Share Posted November 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, boatseller said: maybe required to have some number of unaffiliated volunteers. Exactly. We don't know and can't compare it to what the airlines are doing for their safety tests. Royal runs their lifeboat safety drills with only their own staff which is the closest comparison that I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted November 3, 2020 #25 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I can't imagine being that desperate for a vacation that I would be a guinea pig for an industry that doesn't know what it's doing. Damn, I love cruising, but let's just accept the fact that cruising as we know it is currently nonexistent. Maybe it'll be back in 2022, but if you can't find a more appealing alternative right now, Hell, you're not even trying! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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