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  11. Reality?

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    Posted · Edited by Fireman973
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    5 hours ago, twangster said:

    I think we are all in for a shock as far as the extent that this will impact day to day life.  I don't think any of us will be cruising over the next 60 days.  

    Once the spread has stopped it will take weeks before that will be known.  Even then they'll be cautious to remove restrictions to ensure it doesn't flare up again.  Once the spread has stopped and we go through a waiting period to be absolutely certain it has stopped life will begin to get back to normal, airlines will start flying again, bars and restaurants will open, ship will start sailing, hotels will resume normal operations, movie theaters will reopen.

    It hasn't peaked yet so we will face more changes in the coming weeks.     In my opinion May cruises on the bubble, June cruises are a possibility, July and August look better.  That will all change as this progresses.

    Consider your cancellation strategy carefully, don't cancel prematurely especially if you are paid in full.  We've already seen some people cancel only to have a better offer appear a day or two later.  I think that is a possibility for the next phase of cruises after April 10, the end of the current cessation.  

    I completely agree with your take on the situation. It is hard to predict however. If, and I realize that is a huge word, people will use common sense and the guidelines that are being suggested we might see this end in as early as 60 days. However I'm more concerned over the whole "note from your doctor" . I really can see this putting a lot of people (70 and older} out of the mood to sail. I'm all about safety first but this almost seems preschool in some aspects. With temps being checked as well as advanced medical screening at the port terminals and probably air terminals to follow the last thing I want to do is make an appointment with my family physician. Our sail date is May 29th and we will hold out, however my wife turns 70 in December and unless we sail prior to her birthday a lot of praying and discussion will be in order. At this point I would hold out for the FCC, but I would only attempt one rebook, if that were to fall through we would probably find an entirely new vacation venue. Again not blaming anyone or any entity at some point one has to decide whether the hoop is worth jumping through.

    Safe travels to all !!  

  14. Caronavirus

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    Like many others I agree this situation is well beyond the control of RCCL. We sail at the end of May to Alaska. It's probably an apple to orange comparison but we do sail out of Seattle and not Hong Kong. Again like others I believe common sense as travelers will go a long way. Hand washing , keeping one's hands away from the face and overall situation awareness will be my norm. Currently I also believe the media has whipped this up to a frenzy. As an EMT here in Texas we have had no advance directives as to the coronavirus. It's currently understood that our protocols are sufficient to deal with what I personally would be slow to call an outbreak again I place this on the media. At the end of the day it is the choice of the individual whether or not to cruise due to health concerns. Again personally I would rather lose my entire trip financially rather than place my family or self in harms way. I don't live life without  regard to safety but I do realize that each and every day is a gift. In regard to the money spent on a cruise like my dad used to say "if you cannot afford to lose it don't invest it". Safe travels to all.

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