Mask policy changed effective Feb 14th

[NightOne]

3 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Do you have a link to that, I cant seem to find it.  Everything I see still indicates the 14th and it still requires masks on board in unvaccinated areas

 

https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea/faqs

 

Expand the section that reads: Will I be required to wear a mask onboard?

[Ourusualbeach]

3 minutes ago, NightOne said:

 

https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea/faqs

 

Expand the section that reads: Will I be required to wear a mask onboard?

Ummm that is Celebrity, this is the Royal board here.

 

Celebrity has always had different mask guidance than Royal.

Edited February 9, 2022 by Ourusualbeach

[NightOne]

4 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Ummm that is Celebrity, this is the Royal board here.

 

Celebrity has always had different mask guidance than Royal.

 

Go read post #81

 

I'm well aware of what board this is. I've been here a lot longer than you. LOL

[Ourusualbeach]

1 minute ago, NightOne said:

 

Go read post #81

 

I'm well aware of what board this is. I've been here a lot longer than you. LOL

Well since in your post and the post you quoted there was no reference to Celebrity at all its certainly easily taken that what you were posting applied to Royal since that what this thread is about without having to remember something from 20 posts back.

[Ocean Boy]

36 minutes ago, NightOne said:

 

Just updated today:

 

"Effective for all sailings departing February 12, 2022 forward, masks will not be required onboard for vaccinated guests unless attending activities in the Theatre or Casino. Masks will continue to be required for unvaccinated guests, under 12 years old, at all times indoors except while eating or drinking."

Is this for real.... on RCI?

[Ourusualbeach]

7 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Is this for real.... on RCI?

No, you must have missed post 81 where they started talking about Celebrity

[Another_Critic]

6 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

I believe one section of the website states effective for sailings Feb 15 and beyond.

 

It was also just confirmed on the weekly travel agent webinar

A nitpick, but based on your post, your thread title is a day off.  Should be "effective Feb 15th".  Things may have changed since your OP, but maybe ask a mod to update the title?

[AstoriaPreppy]

3 minutes ago, Another_Critic said:

A nitpick, but based on your post, your thread title is a day off.  Should be "effective Feb 15th".  Things may have changed since your OP, but maybe ask a mod to update the title?

 

If you think that’s bad, try telling everyone on our 11 February Anthem sailing that this doesn’t mean we’re going to be maskless after the night of the 14th. Many of the cruisers in the f b group seem slightly… confused. 

[Rusty_lock]

6 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

I believe one section of the website states effective for sailings Feb 15 and beyond.

 

It was also just confirmed on the weekly travel agent webinar

So what happens if your cruise departs feb 12?  Are you just out of luck.?

[molsonschooner]

10 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Unfortunately for some I have also heard through a rep that read me an e mail that smoking in the casino would also start to be allowed

now, that sucks

 

[Ourusualbeach]

38 minutes ago, Rusty_lock said:

So what happens if your cruise departs feb 12?  Are you just out of luck.?

Some have posted ygat when similar changes happened they happened on that day regardless of when the sailing started.

[Cruising89143]

The CDC has just issued an update for the cruise industry. Not great news. If this holds, I think that we will see more mandates from the industry on boosters. Will be interesting to see how the industry reacts to the latest updates.
 

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/environmental-health/cdc-holds-level-4-cruise-warning-new-voluntary-covid-program-has-booster-facet

[Ocean Boy]

4 minutes ago, cruisingator2 said:

The CDC has just issued an update for the cruise industry. Not great news. 
 

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/environmental-health/cdc-holds-level-4-cruise-warning-new-voluntary-covid-program-has-booster-facet

I guess with state after state dropping mandates despite the CDC recommendation, they feel the need to flex their muscles in the last place that still pays some attention to them. 

[Cruising89143]

3 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

I guess with state after state dropping mandates despite the CDC recommendation, they feel the need to flex their muscles in the last place that still pays some attention to them. 

Have to admit that I’m surprised at the new protocols. I expected them to be relaxed. 

[livingonthebeach]

4 minutes ago, cruisingator2 said:

The CDC has just issued an update for the cruise industry. Not great news. 
 

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/environmental-health/cdc-holds-level-4-cruise-warning-new-voluntary-covid-program-has-booster-facet

 

CDC being CDC -- they don't give up on sending mixed messages.  

[forgotmyCCname]

10 hours ago, pcur said:

Perfect timing for my 2/14 cruise, too!

Nope! Read the whole thing . Only applies to cruise DEPARTING 2/15 or later, on all other cruises masks will be required  in vax only area.

we are also screwed on 2/13 departure. Don't know what the deal will be with the casino.

[davekathy]

I'd like to see the airlines and air ports do away with the mask mandates. 

[Ocean Boy]

3 minutes ago, forgotmyCCname said:

Nope! Read the whole thing . Only applies to cruise DEPARTING 2/15 or later, on all other cruises masks will be required  in vax only area.

we are also screwed on 2/13 departure. Don't know what the deal will be with the casino.

Because the virus behaves differently on cruises that departed before Feb 15? Things that make you just wonder.🙄

[ONECRUISER]

10 hours ago, OSUZorba said:

Pretty sure minimum age in the gym is 12 and all 12+ must be vaccinated.

Vaccinated, yes and no. Just in Dec and over the Holidays know of Multiple Adults and at least 3 Teens that sailed with Medical Exemptions. 

[RNCindy]

18 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Because the virus behaves differently on cruises that departed before Feb 15? Things that make you just wonder.🙄

I was thinking the same thing!!  Covid on 2/13, no Covid on 2/14.

[chengkp75]

Apparently, the CDC has informed cruise line executives that if they opt out of the voluntary CSO program, by eliminating mask mandates, they will fall into the category of "general transportation", which is covered by an Executive Order, in place since last February, that covers all ships, of all types, of all nations, that wish to enter the US.  While this order does not require testing or vaccination, and specifically says it does not take into account the vaccination status, it does require masks at all times when indoors (except in cabin).

 

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/masks/mask-travel-guidance.html#:~:text=All people%2C including workers and,in the United States and

 

https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Inspections-Compliance-CG-5PC-/Commercial-Vessel-Compliance/CDC-Mask-Order-Frequently-Asked-Questions/

 

As the USCG is tasked with granting clearance to vessels to enter the US, they will be applying this order to all cruise ships that are not following the voluntary CSO.

[Rusty_lock]

The beating will continue until morale improves.

[BSocial]

Thanks @chengkp75.    
 

Appreciate your insight. 
 

Edited February 10, 2022 by BSocial

[xpcdoojk]

8 hours ago, cruisingator2 said:

Same here. I pop in over here from time to time for old times sake but mainly just lurk and SMH at some of the “stuff” posted. Some things never change. 🙂 My next three cruises are on X. Right now we’re watching Italy as that’s where our next cruise leaves from. Fingers crossed. Been trying to get there for two years. I know, first world problems. 

Yeah, I have two sailings this summer that I haven’t cancelled, but I don’t think there is any chance of going on out of Italy.  Even if they happen I am not at all sure I want to deal with it right now.  So, I will likely cancel.  

[LucasLikesToCruise]

4 hours ago, little britain said:

I wonder which airline will be the first to put on their big boy pants and say no masks required? 

Is that up to the individual airlines in the USA, or is that a Mayor Pete decision?