Updated mask protocols for departures through January 5, 2022

[Ashland]

19 minutes ago, taglovestocruise said:

We cruise Jan 10th, if we get that email for our Navigator cruise that will be the final straw and we will definitely cancel. 

We cruise Jan 17th on Navigator and have no problem following policy whatever it is by then.

[irishgal432]

17 minutes ago, Slidell_Cruiser said:

I sent this my clients 15 minutes ago, and I have 3 voice mails and 2 emails wanting full refunds already…

Let the Royal Refund machine spin up to max again….

Can you get a refund versus an FCC?

[mafig]

I did a quick search on the other cruiseline boards.  Celebrity, not yet.  NCL has instituted this (and their clients are not happy).  Have not seen any mention on the Carnival brands....HAL, Princess.

 

 

[Ashland]

2 minutes ago, irishgal432 said:

Can you get a refund versus an FCC?

You will receive an FCC.

[DirtyDawg]

9 minutes ago, bouhunter said:

Not everywhere "up north".  Michigan dropped indoor masking about 5 months ago.  Most states have, except the coasts and Illinois.

We the North = Canada 😉

 

The True North strong and free.  See, it's even in our national anthem. ☺️

 

Edited December 17, 2021 by DirtyDawg

[bucfan2]

1 hour ago, sandebeach said:

Yeah, I just started another thread on this. I am very unhappy about this. I don't know if I want to go on our 9-day New Year's Eve cruise, having to wear masks indoors even if in vaccinated venues. 

Looks like a lot of 'actively eating and drinking' to me...until the fear fades yet again.

[bucfan2]

22 minutes ago, Ashland said:

We cruise Jan 17th on Navigator and have no problem following policy whatever it is by then.

Real proud of ya.

[jrapps]

I am curious if this temporarily means no smoking in the casino? I can't stand the smoke, but how can you smoke and wear a mask at the same time? If they make casinos non-smoking due to this, that would be awesome.

[killsport]

1 hour ago, Mendels1029 said:

Just got the email also. I'm wondering if the solarium is included in this as an indoor space. We will be on Odyssey and its fully enclosed. I'm not going to be a huge fan of sitting in the solarium and pools in the solarium with a mask.

That is a great question (solarium: indoor or outdoor)...

[Megamixer]

42 minutes ago, mafig said:

I did a quick search on the other cruiseline boards.  Celebrity, not yet.  NCL has instituted this (and their clients are not happy).  Have not seen any mention on the Carnival brands....HAL, Princess.

 

 

I think it's already in effect on HAL - at least it was on our cruise in November. 

[hellsop]

49 minutes ago, bouhunter said:

Not everywhere "up north".  Michigan dropped indoor masking about 5 months ago.  Most states have, except the coasts and Illinois.

How's that been working for them? Ohh....

[Lagranger36]

46 minutes ago, Ashland said:

You will receive an FCC.

This is incorrect.  I’m on a Dec 20 cruise and I just got a refund basis the change in protocol.  Took some urging but it happened.

[erinsmom03]

We sail on January 3rd. Reflex reaction by my husband was annoyance. But I honestly didn't expect to spend much time in vaccinated only indoor venues anyway, so I really don't care one way or the other. Can not wait to cruise again! And maybe with other people who care cancelling, we will have a less crowded ship 😃

[jonj]

4 minutes ago, Lagranger36 said:

This is incorrect.  I’m on a Dec 20 cruise and I just got a refund basis the change in protocol.  Took some urging but it happened.

If the reservation was booked using FCC they would have to get FCC again, no? If it was paid regularly then maybe a refund? Just a guess on my part. 

[cruiselvr04]

The only place I can see it bothering me is the solarium.   Glad I have a big balcony.  Hey if you all cancel maybe we can upgrade....

 

We wore our masks almost always in vaccinated places in November so this doesn't bother us.    

[Biker19]

8 minutes ago, jonj said:

If the reservation was booked using FCC they would have to get FCC again, no? If it was paid regularly then maybe a refund? 

RCI has been generous in the recent past and considered FCC like cash. 

[fungirl28]

We have been wearing masks continuously here so this will not bother me. Plan to spend much of my time on my balcony

[bouhunter]

16 minutes ago, hellsop said:

How's that been working for them? Ohh....

Good job - a meaningless graph with no explanation of what it is.

[firefly333]

16 minutes ago, erinsmom03 said:

We sail on January 3rd. Reflex reaction by my husband was annoyance. But I honestly didn't expect to spend much time in vaccinated only indoor venues anyway, so I really don't care one way or the other. Can not wait to cruise again! And maybe with other people who care cancelling, we will have a less crowded ship 😃

Shows, diamond lounge, casino. I was very glad to take off my mask in the theater. That's the one thing rcl had over carnival. 

 

I'm onboard now and people are mostly ignoring the 5 to a elevator. Sometimes but not always. We all just joke we are the same group. Sign says 5 or same group. 

 

I'll see fewer shows if I have to keep a mask on.

[Ocean Boy]

2 hours ago, Another_Critic said:

I'm in the same boat, but I assume a different actual boat  😄 .

 

Who knows if they will actually enforce it.  There was definitely lack of enforcement last week on Anthem.

 

It doesn't matter if they enforce it or not. If the rule is in place it creates a level of stress not knowing what the situation will be.

 

 

[Ocean Boy]

I wonder if you can reschedule with price protection. I tend to doubt it.

[Biker19]

Just now, Ocean Boy said:

I wonder if you can reschedule with price protection. I tend to doubt it.

That’s usually only an option if RCI cancels. 

[CruisinFinsUp]

1 hour ago, mafig said:

I did a quick search on the other cruiseline boards.  Celebrity, not yet.  NCL has instituted this (and their clients are not happy).  Have not seen any mention on the Carnival brands....HAL, Princess.

 

 

Princess has required masks indoors all along.  
 

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[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, bouhunter said:

Not everywhere "up north".  Michigan dropped indoor masking about 5 months ago.  Most states have, except the coasts and Illinois.

RI is bringing it back starting Monday. I have to get out of this place.

[DeputyDawg46]

I see people who try to get on a elevator maskless and the elevator isn't moving as someone holds the door until the person puts on a mask or exits.  It's really an integrity issue.  You said (signed a document) you'd wear a mask according to RCI rules.  Wear it or don't cruise.  Your option.  The guy holding the door said a nice maskless photo of you, the maskless person, on social media where maybe your boss can see you have a integrity issue may be in order.  Cruising is dependent on a safe environment based on the adherence of all passengers.