Marlena

I think 3 months ago I would have been a very excited lets go attitude towards cruising. But as numbers are now skyrocketing I dont feel like it's a good idea RIGHT NOW. That being said I still can't wait to go but present situation is kind of grim looking.

That is strange to me.  How would the pharmacist or the bank teller know?  I work retail (specialty) I know many of my customers personally, but someone coming in off the street I would not know if they were a nurse/doc, etc.  I have no need to ask, thus, I cannot fathom why the bank teller or the pharmacist would ask since it has nothing to do with the transaction.
Honestly, as I said to @Lovetocruise2002 in that theory, they should keep me off the ship since I have a high risk of exposure.  That bank teller is probably at a higher risk than you.  Think about it, money is not sanitary.  I have to visit the bank to make deposits for the store.  They are not wearing gloves when they do it.  In that theory, they better list a "NO SAIL" order for careers all over the place.   IE my DS works as a Bio Chemist, and deals with blood products.  He could be infected.  My DD is a school teacher.  My other DS is a pilot.  So, just in my family I would have 4 out of 5 that would be considered high risk.
OBTW, thank you and your husband for being there for all of us.  It is a calling, and unfortunately people forget the personal sacrifices that you make.

you would think. However people I know have been asked to leave pharmacies, refused service at banks etc.  And we can't refuse to take care of covid pts for 2 weeks before. So in theory we would have to say there has been possible exposure. 

I'm wondering how healthcare workers will be treated at embarkation. Immediately brought for extra testing? Grilled a bit more??? Thats me AND my husband so that fact wotries me.

That's easy, PRIORITY BOARDING as well as a few cocktails on RCCL to start, thank the heavens for Healthcare workers and First Responders. You should be shown immediate gratitude, thanks you so much for what you do! Cheers to YOU!!
 

I'm wondering how healthcare workers will be treated at embarkation. Immediately brought for extra testing? Grilled a bit more??? Thats me AND my husband so that fact wotries me.

Totally agree!!!! Thats a loss of day 1! But they still want us to pay drink package for that day etc! Not to mention its considered the first day but whats the point if it starts at dinner.

I dont have insight on those rooms, however I would say I also don't LOVE how we had to make lift and shift work.
We had 2 rooms. 1 large balcony and 1 regular balcony right next to each other in hopes to open up both balconies together. When we lifted and shifted they had NO options to do it on that sailing and to top it off...if we wanted to downgrade to 2 regular balconies it would cost another 1600$!  I understand its price protected so people don't have to pay more for same room, but you would think they would let you down grade for free. So now we are far from our family members...not what we were hoping for.

I dont have insight on those rooms, however I would say I also don't LOVE how we had to make lift and shift work.
We had 2 rooms. 1 large balcony and 1 regular balcony right next to each other in hopes to open up both balconies together. When we lifted and shifted they had NO options to do it on that sailing and to top it off...if we wanted to downgrade to 2 regular balconies it would cost another 1600$!  I understand its price protected so people don't have to pay more for same room, but you would think they would let you down grade for free. So now we are far from our family members...not what we were hoping for.

We spent the entire muster drill in the blaring heat of the aqua theater discussing with my 4 year old that she was " sooooooo hot" . Lol

I'm still hoping for my dec cruise. And will only believe anything when there is a final decision. 

I'm still hoping for my dec cruise. And will only believe anything when there is a final decision. 

Regardless if it is 68 or 77 days it is still possible for them to sail this year. I think about it this way....Canada isn't allowing ships to possible come in into port until Nov. So if the US doesn't start until October then maybe more ports will be open. More ports means that itineraries don't have to change too much. That means that Thanksgiving and Christmas cruises should be unchanged and roaring to go. 

I'm still hoping for my dec cruise. And will only believe anything when there is a final decision. 

I'm still hoping for my dec cruise. And will only believe anything when there is a final decision. 

I would definitely be ok with it. Hate big crowds to begin with so if it stops that I'm good!

Hopefully they are already close to a plan but just finalizing it and will release later...who knows.
Total speculation...but even if it gets pushed again I would assume they would do anything to have the Thanksgiving, christmas new years holiday season not be lost. 

I would definitely be ok with it. Hate big crowds to begin with so if it stops that I'm good!

I would definitely be ok with it. Hate big crowds to begin with so if it stops that I'm good!

I would definitely be ok with it. Hate big crowds to begin with so if it stops that I'm good!

I would definitely be ok with it. Hate big crowds to begin with so if it stops that I'm good!

Under 6 are free. 6 -12 are 10$.

Anyone else crazy excited for the first live blog once cruising returns? I feel like it may be the most read blog ever!!

Anyone else crazy excited for the first live blog once cruising returns? I feel like it may be the most read blog ever!!

Anyone else crazy excited for the first live blog once cruising returns? I feel like it may be the most read blog ever!!