39august Posted October 22, 2021 #1 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Does anyone know how a person, unable to be vaccinated because of a physical condition, is able to board a cruise ship as part of the 5% unvaccinated.? My DIL has lyme disease and her doctor advises she should not risk vaccination. Yet we would like for her to join us on a cruise this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted October 22, 2021 #2 Share Posted October 22, 2021 What itinerary? At this time, X is not making exceptions for Caribbean cruises due to 100% requirements at many Caribbean ports. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguins Posted October 22, 2021 #3 Share Posted October 22, 2021 12 minutes ago, 39august said: Does anyone know how a person, unable to be vaccinated because of a physical condition, is able to board a cruise ship as part of the 5% unvaccinated.? My DIL has lyme disease and her doctor advises she should not risk vaccination. Yet we would like for her to join us on a cruise this summer. This is to important to leave to chance or misinterpretation. Speak to Celebrity or better still the Captains Club and ask for a formal written statement of the policy. I must say I thought there were no exceptions but things change so often. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted October 22, 2021 #4 Share Posted October 22, 2021 FAQ's to the rescue... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfred Posted October 22, 2021 #5 Share Posted October 22, 2021 that hotline doesn't mean that it is possible, it just means that there is an avenue for a question. Be prepared for bad news. There is really no reason for X to say yes 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted October 22, 2021 #6 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 minute ago, tfred said: that hotline doesn't mean that it is possible, it just means that there is an avenue for a question. Be prepared for bad news. There is really no reason for X to say yes I agree, why open Pandora's box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted October 22, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Thanks for the info. We do have until our final payment for this July sailing, so perhaps things will change by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs2k Posted October 22, 2021 #8 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I suggest another doctor's opinion. I know 2 people with lyme disease who got vaccinated. But everyone is different and Im not a doctor. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted October 22, 2021 #9 Share Posted October 22, 2021 59 minutes ago, 39august said: Does anyone know how a person, unable to be vaccinated because of a physical condition, is able to board a cruise ship as part of the 5% unvaccinated.? My DIL has lyme disease and her doctor advises she should not risk vaccination. Yet we would like for her to join us on a cruise this summer. Here is some info on Lyme Disease and Covid Vaccines from a good source. Not questioning the medical advice from her doctor but just providing some information. https://www.lymedisease.org/covid-vaccination-side-effects/ 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted October 22, 2021 #10 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, tfred said: that hotline doesn't mean that it is possible, it just means that there is an avenue for a question. Be prepared for bad news. There is really no reason for X to say yes Best to go to the source to address the issue than an opinion from people who just don't want to sail with unvaccinated people. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gold1953 Posted October 22, 2021 #11 Share Posted October 22, 2021 2 hours ago, 39august said: Does anyone know how a person, unable to be vaccinated because of a physical condition, is able to board a cruise ship as part of the 5% unvaccinated.? My DIL has lyme disease and her doctor advises she should not risk vaccination. Yet we would like for her to join us on a cruise this summer. My brother has severe lyme disease and has been vaccinated with no issues as have others we know. A lot of it where we live and the only exemption is allergy to the vaccine 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nunuc2000 Posted October 22, 2021 #12 Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) We have a family member with lyme disease and she was strongly urged by her epidemiologist to get the vaccine, which she did. The doctor cited several very credible sources of info for that recommendation, including the Canadian lyme disease foundation. Not disputing that your DIL was advised against it by her doctor, but wondering what sources a doctor would rely on to dispense that kind of medical advice. Up here in Alberta, the ONLY medical exemptions to receiving a covid vaccine are for anaphylaxis or other severe reactions to related immunizations. Doctors are restricted from providing a "medical exemption to vaccine" letter for anyone unless those very specific conditions are stated. Maybe it's different in the US? Edited October 22, 2021 by nunuc2000 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted October 22, 2021 #13 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I'd like to see Celebrity mandate everyone be vaccinated no matter their age medical condition(s) or excuse(s) in order to board their ships. Maybe 2023 readdress the issue for those cruises. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruzin_for_a_cruizin Posted October 22, 2021 #14 Share Posted October 22, 2021 52 minutes ago, nunuc2000 said: Maybe it's different in the US? Maybe? LOL! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algebralovr Posted October 22, 2021 #15 Share Posted October 22, 2021 It is honestly too early to know if you'll be allowed to sail if you are unvaccinated. As of right now, Celebrity is turning away anyone who is in the age group to be vaccinated (so over 12 years of age) if they are not fully vaccinated, which is defined by received 2 doses of most of them (1 of J&J) and 14 days past the second dose. There are a number of places (countries) who will not allow unvaccinated guests to visit. So, it will all depend on where you are going, and when. They are making limited exceptions for those too young to receive vaccines, but not for any other reason. Currently, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean are ONLY making vaccination exceptions for those age 11 and younger. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted October 22, 2021 #16 Share Posted October 22, 2021 23 minutes ago, Algebralovr said: It is honestly too early to know if you'll be allowed to sail if you are unvaccinated. As of right now, Celebrity is turning away anyone who is in the age group to be vaccinated (so over 12 years of age) if they are not fully vaccinated, which is defined by received 2 doses of most of them (1 of J&J) and 14 days past the second dose. There are a number of places (countries) who will not allow unvaccinated guests to visit. So, it will all depend on where you are going, and when. They are making limited exceptions for those too young to receive vaccines, but not for any other reason. Currently, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean are ONLY making vaccination exceptions for those age 11 and younger. GOOD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted October 22, 2021 #17 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Find another doctor, maybe one who is more informed about Lyme Disease and COVID. You should definitely not travel without the vaccine or risk the health of others on board. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted October 22, 2021 #18 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I agree with @Covepointcruiser. Folks who can't receive a Covid-19 vaccine should not be on a cruise ship. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted October 23, 2021 #19 Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, 39august said: Does anyone know how a person, unable to be vaccinated because of a physical condition, is able to board a cruise ship as part of the 5% unvaccinated.? My DIL has lyme disease and her doctor advises she should not risk vaccination. Yet we would like for her to join us on a cruise this summer. You most likely will need to find another cruise line to take her on, if any exists at the moment... sailing options for the un-vaccinated are very limited, if any, currently. You can also make deposits on several different lines to see who is the first to permit un-vaccinated passengers to board who have health issues and cannot take the or any vaccine for C-19. Others with lyme disease, as I Am sure you have read by now, have very different input and experience(s) with the input of their doctors and taking the vaccine itself. It may be time to take a pause and re-think the situation ONLY if she and the family believe it is necessary. I wish your DIL good health regardless and that you can find a line that is willing to make the exception(s) so she can sail. In health and bon voyage Edited October 23, 2021 by Bo1953 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted October 23, 2021 #20 Share Posted October 23, 2021 If I had any type of health issue that kept me from getting vaccinated I would not want to go on a cruise even though I would like to. I could not imagine what would happen if I got the virus on board. It is bad enough to get it on land away at home. Just my opinion and that doesn’t mean much and I am sure others will disagree Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted October 23, 2021 #21 Share Posted October 23, 2021 6 hours ago, davekathy said: I'd like to see Celebrity mandate everyone be vaccinated no matter their age medical condition(s) or excuse(s) in order to board their ships. Maybe 2023 readdress the issue for those cruises. That would certainly eliminate the “exceptions” questions! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted October 23, 2021 #22 Share Posted October 23, 2021 1 hour ago, graphicguy said: That would certainly eliminate the “exceptions” questions! Yep, no exceptions! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted October 23, 2021 #23 Share Posted October 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, davekathy said: Yep, no exceptions! Even now, any medical exceptions have to be in writing from an M.D. Even then (if then), it; no guarantee the exception would br granted. Better to require 100% vaccinated and remove any doubt. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdn_tbird Posted October 23, 2021 #24 Share Posted October 23, 2021 55 minutes ago, graphicguy said: Even now, any medical exceptions have to be in writing from an M.D. Even then (if then), it; no guarantee the exception would br granted. Better to require 100% vaccinated and remove any doubt. There have been a handful on news stories recently of doctors being caught giving out fraudulent Covid exemption notes. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of companies take a very hard stance against exemptions. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted October 23, 2021 #25 Share Posted October 23, 2021 8 hours ago, cdn_tbird said: There have been a handful on news stories recently of doctors being caught giving out fraudulent Covid exemption notes. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of companies take a very hard stance against exemptions. I read about those. I think they are coming down hard on them. Same goes for the fake vaccine cards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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