JEANMR1 Posted June 11, 2021 #1 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I listened to the live Facebook feed this morning and it sounded like there would be no kids at all but I’m still not sure because I haven’t gotten anything from Carnival nor have they canceled my cruise. Also does anyone know if there still be $600 onboard credit if you’re bumped off the cruise because you have a child under 12? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cruiser Posted June 11, 2021 #2 Share Posted June 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, JEANMR1 said: I listened to the live Facebook feed this morning and it sounded like there would be no kids at all but I’m still not sure because I haven’t gotten anything from Carnival nor have they canceled my cruise. Also does anyone know if there still be $600 onboard credit if you’re bumped off the cruise because you have a child under 12? Thanks in advance This is the very latest from the website. Apparently no one who isn't vaccinated will be able to cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted June 11, 2021 #3 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Lee Cruiser said: This is the very latest from the website. Apparently no one who isn't vaccinated will be able to cruise. Bullet point #1 and paraphrased in bullet point #2.....All guests, including children who are age-eligible for vaccines, will need to show proof of vaccination. This sounds to me like those children who are NOT age-eligible will be exempted from showing proof of vaccination so definitely not a 100% vaxed cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WhaleTailFlCruiser Posted June 11, 2021 #4 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Everyone has to be vaccinated, So if your kid is under 12 and can't get vaccinated yet then they can't go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted June 11, 2021 #5 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I listened to John this morning and he definitely said no children. Maybe they made that decision because too many people turned in the form to request exemptions for their first July cruise out of Galveston and they figured there was just no good way to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl06 Posted June 11, 2021 #6 Share Posted June 11, 2021 So, essentially, if you have under-12s - is it a forced cancellation without the OBC given to those who had their cruises cancelled? I’m hoping Carnival gives more info soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted June 11, 2021 #7 Share Posted June 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, WhaleTailFlCruiser said: Everyone has to be vaccinated, So if your kid is under 12 and can't get vaccinated yet then they can't go. I get it now. Thanks for the clarification. Happily it's just us old fockers.😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobster1313 Posted June 11, 2021 #8 Share Posted June 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, cruisegirl06 said: So, essentially, if you have under-12s - is it a forced cancellation without the OBC given to those who had their cruises cancelled? I’m hoping Carnival gives more info soon. Hopefully they will at least allow the OBC from the "canceled" cruise to move to the rescheduled one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted June 11, 2021 #9 Share Posted June 11, 2021 3 hours ago, TNcruising02 said: I listened to John this morning and he definitely said no children. Maybe they made that decision because too many people turned in the form to request exemptions for their first July cruise out of Galveston and they figured there was just no good way to do it. I was watching an interview with the President of Carnival (someone posted the link here earlier) and they brought up the online form. It wasn't said directly but it sounded like too many people filled out the form.. so that would make sense your comment about too many people filling it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellarose Posted June 11, 2021 #10 Share Posted June 11, 2021 wonder how long the vaccine policy will stay..... December. yes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cruiser Posted June 11, 2021 #11 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, stellarose said: wonder how long the vaccine policy will stay..... December. yes... I would personally be surprised if it went that long, but no one really knows. A lot depends on the what happens with the Florida lawsuit and whether the CSO expires at the beginning of November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted June 12, 2021 #12 Share Posted June 12, 2021 No where does it say the 5% will be held for kids 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted June 12, 2021 #13 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Just got this. I’m on 8/28 Mardi Gras 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cruiser Posted June 12, 2021 #14 Share Posted June 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said: No where does it say the 5% will be held for kids For Carnival, there is no longer a 5%. They intend a fully vaccinated cruise. All guests, including children who are age-eligible for vaccines, will need to show proof of vaccination. This means, that regrettably, guests who are not vaccinated, including children who are not yet eligible for a vaccine, will not be permitted to sail.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobster1313 Posted June 12, 2021 #15 Share Posted June 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Lee Cruiser said: For Carnival, there is no longer a 5%. They intend a fully vaccinated cruise. All guests, including children who are age-eligible for vaccines, will need to show proof of vaccination. This means, that regrettably, guests who are not vaccinated, including children who are not yet eligible for a vaccine, will not be permitted to sail.* That is not in the letter that Carnival just sent 10 minutes ago for the Florida July sailings and it explains the exemption process. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txgranny Posted June 12, 2021 #16 Share Posted June 12, 2021 They say one thing this morning then another this evening. Glad I got full refund cause there would be no guarantee that 4yo could cruise. I'll rebook next year when the stress of all this passes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WhaleTailFlCruiser Posted June 12, 2021 #17 Share Posted June 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: Just got this. I’m on 8/28 Mardi Gras I got that as well, My cruises are fully paid so will be interested in seeing what the protocols for our cruise will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted June 12, 2021 #18 Share Posted June 12, 2021 6 hours ago, Bgwest said: Bullet point #1 and paraphrased in bullet point #2.....All guests, including children who are age-eligible for vaccines, will need to show proof of vaccination. This sounds to me like those children who are NOT age-eligible will be exempted from showing proof of vaccination so definitely not a 100% vaxed cruise. It appears now that this interpretation is correct after all. At least until it changes again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cruiser Posted June 12, 2021 #19 Share Posted June 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, regoodwinjr said: That is not in the letter that Carnival just sent 10 minutes ago for the Florida July sailings and it explains the exemption process. Once again there is conflicting information being given. However, the website may just be Texas cruises and not August cruises from Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobster1313 Posted June 12, 2021 #20 Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted June 12, 2021 #21 Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said: No where does it say the 5% will be held for kids Sure it does, at least in part: As we operate to meet the CDC guidelines, there is an exemption process to accommodate a small number of guests who are unable or ineligible to be vaccinated (children under 12) and other exceptions as required by federal law) Edited June 12, 2021 by Bgwest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted June 12, 2021 #22 Share Posted June 12, 2021 "It’s important to note that the number of exemptions will be a very small subset, will largely be children under 12, and it will be less than 5 percent of guests to account for no shows and other operational matters. And, we cannot begin to process these exemptions until after all final payments are received and we have certainty on the total number of guests on board – so that we can determine the number of exemptions" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane0226 Posted June 12, 2021 #23 Share Posted June 12, 2021 7 hours ago, Bgwest said: I get it now. Thanks for the clarification. Happily it's just us old fockers.😃 I liked meet the fockers, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEANMR1 Posted June 12, 2021 Author #24 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Well just paid the cruise off (well Amex did) and put in for one exemption. 🤞🏻Here is to hoping everyone on cruisecritic gets the exemption if they want it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted June 12, 2021 #25 Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Bgwest said: Sure it does, at least in part: As we operate to meet the CDC guidelines, there is an exemption process to accommodate a small number of guests who are unable or ineligible to be vaccinated (children under 12) and other exceptions as required by federal law) "and other exceptions as required by federal law)" Children are not sources of ship revenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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