Rare arxcards Posted November 1, 2022 #651 Share Posted November 1, 2022 56 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: A guy we spoke to last night had actually walked around all the decks and counted 253 cabins with tables in front of doors. Some of those cabins may have had more than one Covid patient so my guess is around 300 at that point in time, which would have triggered Tier 3. I'm fairly sure they would only count active cases so the numbers should start dropping over the next few days. I heard that 253 from another source tonight. That is a big number, and for the current passenger/crew number, 250 would be roughly where tier 3 is triggered. Yes, 300+ from that many cabins, and that doesn't account for any crew either. It also explains why one of the dining rooms is closed - they haven't got any tables left. 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 1, 2022 #652 Share Posted November 1, 2022 2 hours ago, NSWP said: Might be both Geoff. Will they allow Coral of the Seas in to Sydney next week? Or will they have to go to Brisvegas to unload, lol.😷😷😷😷😷mask up! Yes, we will let anyone in. I gather that with the current numbers, a RAT could be needed to disembark in any of the ports, and the day in Sydney might be complicated for some. If they can bring down such a big number to a smaller count, it will prove they can manage these extreme situations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cbtours Posted November 1, 2022 #653 Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 hour ago, arxcards said: I heard that 253 from another source tonight. That is a big number, and for the current passenger/crew number, 250 would be roughly where tier 3 is triggered. Yes, 300+ from that many cabins, and that doesn't account for any crew either. It also explains why one of the dining rooms is closed - they haven't got any tables left. 😁 They are definitely not dining room tables lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 1, 2022 #654 Share Posted November 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, Cbtours said: They are definitely not dining room tables lol Where did they find 253 special purpose tables I wonder? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cbtours Posted November 1, 2022 #655 Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 hour ago, arxcards said: Yes, we will let anyone in. I gather that with the current numbers, a RAT could be needed to disembark in any of the ports, and the day in Sydney might be complicated for some. If they can bring down such a big number to a smaller count, it will prove they can manage these extreme situations. There were a few less tables in our corridor tonight 🥰 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted November 1, 2022 Author #656 Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 hour ago, NSWP said: So if there are 300 in iso, the mdr has to give the other 1700 pax the option of dining. Sure some go to the HC. The 2 dining rooms on Coral, Bordeaux and Provence are not huge and only 1 is currently open. They're coping OK. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cbtours Posted November 1, 2022 #657 Share Posted November 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, arxcards said: Where did they find 253 special purpose tables I wonder? They look like the ones from in between the loungers on the decks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cbtours Posted November 1, 2022 #658 Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 minute ago, OzKiwiJJ said: They're coping OK. We just checked and resumed our booking and same table no problem which was so nice to go back tonight 🥰 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cbtours Posted November 1, 2022 #659 Share Posted November 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: They're coping OK. I thought so too. And all of our regular attendants whether dining room, stewardess etc are all still active. None have been affected which is good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted November 1, 2022 Author #660 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Just now, Cbtours said: We just checked and resumed our booking and same table no problem which was so nice to go back tonight 🥰 We haven't been able to get our regular table but we dine very late compared with you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cbtours Posted November 1, 2022 #661 Share Posted November 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: We haven't been able to get our regular table but we dine very late compared with you. I’m sure that’s why we were able to resume. But I had made the original booking for every night of our cruise so maybe that might have helped???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted November 1, 2022 Author #662 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Just now, Cbtours said: I’m sure that’s why we were able to resume. But I had made the original booking for every night of our cruise so maybe that might have helped???? Possibly, but Mariana had us booked in for a specific table after the first night on this cruise but with only the one MDR she can't save our table for us, we just have to take what's available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cbtours Posted November 1, 2022 #663 Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 minute ago, OzKiwiJJ said: Possibly, but Mariana had us booked in for a specific table after the first night on this cruise but with only the one MDR she can't save our table for us, we just have to take what's available. That’s fair enough. They are doing a brilliant job accommodating everyone and handling the changes etc. 🥰🥰🥰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted November 1, 2022 Author #664 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Just now, Cbtours said: That’s fair enough. They are doing a brilliant job accommodating everyone and handling the changes etc. 🥰🥰🥰 They certainly are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary72 Posted November 1, 2022 #665 Share Posted November 1, 2022 As we board on November 10, just curious if there is a mask mandate? We plan on wearing our masks regardless as coming from San Diego, we want to minimize the risk.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 1, 2022 #666 Share Posted November 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Gary72 said: As we board on November 10, just curious if there is a mask mandate? We plan on wearing our masks regardless as coming from San Diego, we want to minimize the risk.... At the moment there is ship is at tier 3. But as for November 10, you will have to wait and see. But you are sensible wearing masks. 😷 Enjoy your cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 1, 2022 #667 Share Posted November 1, 2022 5 hours ago, Gary72 said: As we board on November 10, just curious if there is a mask mandate? We plan on wearing our masks regardless as coming from San Diego, we want to minimize the risk.... There is no overall mask mandate, but it is set by what the ship requires. Coral is currently tier 3, which is the first cruise to reach that level in the 5 months since resumption here. At tier 3, masks are required by passengers and crew. At tier 2, masks are required for crew. As mentioned, the tier will reset when the current cruise ends on 8th November. What masks Coral requires for 10th November will likely exceed what our governments mandate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondine Posted November 2, 2022 #668 Share Posted November 2, 2022 For our check in on Friday Princess is telling us to bring a mask to wear in the cruise terminal because it is required. However that mandate in Victoria was dropped about 4 weeks ago so not sure who "requires it". Only mentions the terminal and not on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted November 2, 2022 Author #669 Share Posted November 2, 2022 We've finally received the revised itinerary for the remainder of the cruise: Thu 3/11 Adelaide Fri 4/11 At Sea Sat 5/11 Burnie (original scheduled date) Sun 6/11 Melbourne Mon 7/11 At Sea Tue 8/11 Disembark Sydney. So no Hobart port stop. We are getting a Bonus FCC of 15% of our cruise fare which I think is very generous of Princess given the port cancellations were weather-related 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 2, 2022 #670 Share Posted November 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Ondine said: For our check in on Friday Princess is telling us to bring a mask to wear in the cruise terminal because it is required. However that mandate in Victoria was dropped about 4 weeks ago so not sure who "requires it". Only mentions the terminal and not on board. Same applies for NSW. I don't think the terminal operator requires it either, as it wasn't required for us on 20 October for OPT or Majestic Princess. Grand Princess status hasn't been updated on NSW site today, but I don't believe there is an elevated risk. The ship may request it, or the terminal operator. Either way, bring a mask to the terminal. Seems to be a ship by ship, cruise by cruise thing. It could also be a Princess response to what they are experiencing on Coral, and apply for the whole cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtam2 Posted November 2, 2022 #671 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I boarded Grand Princess today. No requirement for masks in the terminal. I was one of the few wearing one. I have only seen 1 cabin with the tell tale table outside so far. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getting older slowly Posted November 2, 2022 #672 Share Posted November 2, 2022 19 minutes ago, timtam2 said: I boarded Grand Princess today. No requirement for masks in the terminal. I was one of the few wearing one. I have only seen 1 cabin with the tell tale table outside so far. thanks for the update.. will be boarding on friday with masks just to be safe Cheers Don packing tomorrow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 2, 2022 #673 Share Posted November 2, 2022 51 minutes ago, timtam2 said: I boarded Grand Princess today. No requirement for masks in the terminal. I was one of the few wearing one. I have only seen 1 cabin with the tell tale table outside so far. As long as it isn't yours 😉 Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonne Voyage Posted November 2, 2022 #674 Share Posted November 2, 2022 2 hours ago, timtam2 said: I boarded Grand Princess today. No requirement for masks in the terminal. I was one of the few wearing one. I have only seen 1 cabin with the tell tale table outside so far. We will be joining you on the 17th November. We haven’t been on the Grand before so looking forward to finding our way around, I have been told it’s is very much like the Golden Like you we will be wearing masks as we did for our September cruise . Have a wonderful cruise, and please continue with the updates. Regards Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonne Voyage Posted November 2, 2022 #675 Share Posted November 2, 2022 4 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said: We've finally received the revised itinerary for the remainder of the cruise: Thu 3/11 Adelaide Fri 4/11 At Sea Sat 5/11 Burnie (original scheduled date) Sun 6/11 Melbourne Mon 7/11 At Sea Tue 8/11 Disembark Sydney. So no Hobart port stop. We are getting a Bonus FCC of 15% of our cruise fare which I think is very generous of Princess given the port cancellations were weather-related Once again thank you for your updates so glad you are able to resume your cruise now. Thank goodness when you are in Melbourne our weather will be better it has been bitterly cold and wet. It has been so interesting reading your updates and your very positive attitude whilst you were unwell Do you have any tips for our next cruise this month? Kind regards Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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