SilvertoGold Posted July 15, 2021 #26 Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) This is aimed at the cruise lines so they can plan 2022 CNE and Alaska plus some repos. Next to do, aiming at the passengers: lifting the "no non-essential" international travel ban/recommendation. Please! That is the only thing between us and a 45 minute flight to Seattle and onward to Alaska this season. Edited July 15, 2021 by SilvertoGold 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted July 15, 2021 #27 Share Posted July 15, 2021 1 hour ago, iancal said: There was no push that worked. The decision on ports and borders is based on recommendations from the public health authorities. Not always popular in some quarters but this has been primarily a health issue not a popularity contest. Just when does a technical stop for a few hours in Canadian port without disembarking or taking on cruise passengers ever a health issue? It was a political decision. Canada tried to bluff and ended up blinking first at the poker table. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted July 15, 2021 #28 Share Posted July 15, 2021 40 minutes ago, Vict0riann said: I suppose it also means that the Washington and Alaska State ferries will be able to ply Canadian waters. Perhaps the Coho ferry between Port Angeles and Victoria will start up again a bit sooner. We just hope the land border opens up soon. The Alaska ferries were exempted. They've been cruising their normal route from Bellingham, through Canadian waters, to Ketchikan all through this. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted July 15, 2021 #29 Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, JRG said: Here in SD we are at the 90% and thereabouts for goals, but I am worried about the rest of the worlds readiness and thus I think US domestic routes need to be expanded in the next few years to bridge the gap until Canada and the rest of the world is on par with the US vax wise. You might want to check current US and Canadian rates, Canada has been ahead for first doses since May and will be shortly ahead of doubles whereas US vaccinations seem to have stalled. Edited July 15, 2021 by bennybear 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T8NCruise Posted July 15, 2021 #30 Share Posted July 15, 2021 1 hour ago, sfaaa said: Just when does a technical stop for a few hours in Canadian port without disembarking or taking on cruise passengers ever a health issue? It was a political decision. Canada tried to bluff and ended up blinking first at the poker table. Comments like this were so predictable as soon as the announcement was made. Here we go again with the sniping at Canada. Yawn. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T8NCruise Posted July 15, 2021 #31 Share Posted July 15, 2021 3 hours ago, taxmantoo said: Exactly ... a useless press conference for a useless announcement. What is more important at this stage is an announcement on the opening date of the Canada-US border! Not yet, hopefully. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvteaching Posted July 16, 2021 #32 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I see that Trudeau has announced that vaccinated Americans may be able to cross by mid-August! I haven't seen my mom since late February of last year. Karen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HappyInVan Posted July 16, 2021 #33 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Good news for FULLY VACCINATED visitors. As Canada nears its 75% target, it will reopen to vax visitors from around the world. Hopefully, we will continue to require a quick test at the border. "Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel and should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September. Trudeau spoke with leaders of Canada’s provinces and his office released a readout of the call. He noted that if Canada’s current positive path of vaccination rate and public health conditions continue the border can open..." https://ca.yahoo.com/news/fully-vaccinated-americans-enter-canada-020046950.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 16, 2021 #34 Share Posted July 16, 2021 10 hours ago, taxmantoo said: November 1 ??? We have a word in Canada for cruise ships after November 1 ... icebreaker 😉 CCGS John G. Diefenbaker; rumor has it she will do a roundtrip Quebec City - Charlotte Amalie in November 😉 4 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRWolf Posted July 16, 2021 #35 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Well, maybe our May 2022 cruise Boston to Montreal will take place. Third try may be a charm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted July 16, 2021 #36 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I think this was a feel good announcement, not much difference between Nov1 and Feb 22. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david,Mississauga Posted July 16, 2021 #37 Share Posted July 16, 2021 16 hours ago, taxmantoo said: Exactly ... a useless press conference for a useless announcement. What is more important at this stage is an announcement on the opening date of the Canada-US border! I don't see it as useless. The ban had already been extended and there could be concern amongst cruise lines (which have regular seasons planned for 2022) that it could be extended again. It also gives me optimism that the government's advisory against international cruise travel could be lifted soon. Because of that advisory it is almost impossible to get travel insurance that would cover COVID-related medical issues and cancellations. I have two cruises booked for next year (not on HAL) and with final payment due in Feb. for the earlier one I am concerned about being able to get insurance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted July 16, 2021 #38 Share Posted July 16, 2021 14 hours ago, sfaaa said: Canada tried to bluff and ended up blinking first at the poker table. Huh??? Canada did not bluff. Things were / are closed until the projections of it’s citizens being fully vaccinated could be confirmed and there will be sufficient people protected. I see nothing wrong with protecting your citizens. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted July 16, 2021 #39 Share Posted July 16, 2021 7 hours ago, Copper10-8 said: CCGS John G. Diefenbaker; rumor has it she will do a roundtrip Quebec City - Charlotte Amalie in November 😉 Don't forget to pack your formal clothes for Gala Night 😉 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atexsix Posted July 16, 2021 #40 Share Posted July 16, 2021 9 hours ago, Copper10-8 said: CCGS John G. Diefenbaker; rumor has it she will do a roundtrip Quebec City - Charlotte Amalie in November 😉 No balconies? LoL 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atexsix Posted July 16, 2021 #41 Share Posted July 16, 2021 1 hour ago, taxmantoo said: Don't forget to pack your formal clothes for Gala Night 😉 LoL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizon chaser 1957 Posted July 16, 2021 #42 Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) Someone on another forum brought up a good point. While ending the cruise ship ban early will have zero effect on the cruise ship season, it might have an effect on Canadians taking cruises elsewhere this winter. It suddenly makes a big difference getting out of country health insurance for a cruise if it isn’t a banned activity. Edited July 16, 2021 by Horizon chaser 1957 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted July 16, 2021 #43 Share Posted July 16, 2021 25 minutes ago, Horizon chaser 1957 said: Someone on another forum brought up a good point. While ending the cruise ship ban early will have zero effect on the cruise ship season, it might have an effect on Canadians taking cruises elsewhere this winter. It suddenly makes a big difference getting out of country health insurance for a cruise if it isn’t a banned activity. Canada still has to lift it’s travel advisory on cruising. Until that happens many will have difficulty getting coverage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted July 16, 2021 #44 Share Posted July 16, 2021 6 hours ago, kazu said: Huh??? Canada did not bluff. Things were / are closed until the projections of it’s citizens being fully vaccinated could be confirmed and there will be sufficient people protected. I see nothing wrong with protecting your citizens. Unfortunately, there are too many in the USA who consider everyone not in the USA as second or maybe third class. The concept of independent nations protection their own goes right over their heads. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizon chaser 1957 Posted July 16, 2021 #45 Share Posted July 16, 2021 1 hour ago, kazu said: Canada still has to lift it’s travel advisory on cruising. Until that happens many will have difficulty getting coverage. It’s still a cloudy crystal ball, but the hope is that once the cruise ship ban is lifted then the advisory will be as well. But I’m not ready to place any bets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winters in NZ Posted July 16, 2021 #46 Share Posted July 16, 2021 19 hours ago, T8NCruise said: Comments like this were so predictable as soon as the announcement was made. Here we go again with the sniping at Canada. Yawn. Canada deserves to be the recipient of any sniping directed its way as Canadian decisions have been politically motivated , politicians being interested in eventual voters who can be either won or lost in the long term. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted July 16, 2021 #47 Share Posted July 16, 2021 16 minutes ago, Horizon chaser 1957 said: It’s still a cloudy crystal ball, but the hope is that once the cruise ship ban is lifted then the advisory will be as well. But I’m not ready to place any bets. Totally agree. As i said earlier in another thread, my crystal ball is very fuzzy these days. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T8NCruise Posted July 16, 2021 #48 Share Posted July 16, 2021 28 minutes ago, Winters in NZ said: Canada deserves to be the recipient of any sniping directed its way as Canadian decisions have been politically motivated , politicians being interested in eventual voters who can be either won or lost in the long term. Such ignorance. And the numbers speak for themselves so I hope the border stays closed longer given the huge upsurge in cases south of us. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingdutchy Posted July 16, 2021 #49 Share Posted July 16, 2021 49 minutes ago, Winters in NZ said: Canada deserves to be the recipient of any sniping directed its way as Canadian decisions have been politically motivated , politicians being interested in eventual voters who can be either won or lost in the long term. Huh ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted July 16, 2021 #50 Share Posted July 16, 2021 It might be worthwhile for those who are criticizing the Canadian Gov't to take a look at our covid deaths per million population compared to other nations. The current number is sitting at about 37 percent of either the US number or the UK number. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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