Message from P & O this morning

[Jennizor]

I received this message from P & O  this morning relating to our September cruise to the Med on Azura.  Currently none of this affects us however. Fingers crossed that we will be able to go on this cruise.

 

Nothing said about our May cruise though.

  *Important information - Pre existing medical requirements*
We are following all latest guidance to evolve our enhanced protocols to
protect the health and well-being of guests, crew and the communities we visit
once we begin sailing again. Unfortunately when we return we will be unable to accept guests who have the following medical requirements: Supplementary oxygen (including via oxygen concentrator), Mechanical ventilatory support (except for overnight CPAP for sleep apnoea), Dialysis. Within the 14 days prior to the
cruise: Have been unwell with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, have been in close contact with someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, have been advised to self isolate under a government Test and Trace system.
We are so sorry to have to make this change, but we need to follow new industry procedures for the protection of everyone on board. Any guest that is impacted by the requirement for supplementary oxygen, mechanical ventilatory support or dialysis will be given a full refund of monies paid to date for their bookings.

[jaydee6969]

I received the one as above for our July Azura Med cruise, and also a separate one as below.  Does not affect us, but may have implications for others.

 

**Important information - Linked bookings**

 

Everyone on board will need to adhere to the most up-to-date guidance regarding

the use of face-coverings and social distancing. Guests travelling with friends

and family however are able to link their bookings so that they can form a

travelling group on board up to a maximum number allowed by UK Government

guidelines at the time of sailing - this will help to co-ordinate your

experience. This must be done at the time of booking. Please call our Customer

Contact Centre or speak to your travel agent to arrange this.

 

If someone in a travelling group tests positive for COVID-19 and is denied

boarding, the linked guests are able to opt to also cancel their bookings. If

they choose not to sail, they will receive a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) to the

value of the cruise and we will automatically refund any pre-cruise purchases

made for booked experiences. If you booked your cruise as part of a wider

holiday package please contact your travel provider for information relating to

their policies in place should you be denied boarding.

[tring]

40 minutes ago, jaydee6969 said:

I received the one as above for our July Azura Med cruise, and also a separate one as below.  Does not affect us, but may have implications for others.

 

**Important information - Linked bookings**

 

Everyone on board will need to adhere to the most up-to-date guidance regarding

the use of face-coverings and social distancing. Guests travelling with friends

and family however are able to link their bookings so that they can form a

travelling group on board up to a maximum number allowed by UK Government

guidelines at the time of sailing - this will help to co-ordinate your

experience. This must be done at the time of booking. Please call our Customer

Contact Centre or speak to your travel agent to arrange this.

 

If someone in a travelling group tests positive for COVID-19 and is denied

boarding, the linked guests are able to opt to also cancel their bookings. If

they choose not to sail, they will receive a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) to the

value of the cruise and we will automatically refund any pre-cruise purchases

made for booked experiences. If you booked your cruise as part of a wider

holiday package please contact your travel provider for information relating to

their policies in place should you be denied boarding.

 

That seems very reasonable IMO.  Would also mean singles could link with others if they want, perhaps even via a roll call if they have met before.  I assume there would be no compulsion to remain together on board at all times.

 

As a couple who like a quiet time, we are looking forward to being assurred of a table for two at all times.  May even be a bit sad if we end up on a full ship in June/July.

 

 

[Son of Anarchy]

49 minutes ago, tring said:

 

I assume there would be no compulsion to remain together on board at all times.

 

 

 

 

Certainly hope not!  As much as the Ole Lady & I love each other, we do like to do separate things on board. ie Ole Lady goes to art classes, I go watch the sea or take in a guest speaker (depending on subject).  We're not joined at the hips whilst on board 100% of the time.