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Its very easy to criticize scientists when you have no idea what they di day to day  Without scientists there wouldn't be vaccines in the first place.

As for the CDC, remember there was a recent change in US government, and the previous administration stifled their ability to regulate many industries properly. We dont know how much of the higher ups in the CDC are new. or leftover from the previous administration, which appear to have drastically different priorities. 

Im not saying one administration is better or worse, just that the adjustment to a new administration is probably not yet complete.

8 minutes ago, 0_0 said:

Cancellations will mount quickly if these requirements remain for fully vaccinated passengers.

 

I'm guessing more cancellations would occur if vaccines are NOT required. People want to vacation safely.

8 minutes ago, twangster said:

Yep, and it all it gets them is bypassing test cruises.  The rest of the CSO is in full force.

NCL has stated no cruises in July now.

CDC pulled the rug out from us once again.

So if they choose the vaccinate option, what is needed by the cruise industry?

7 minutes ago, twangster said:

CDC is the source of their angst.  

If they start today preparing, 90 days out would be August. Does nothing they've don already count towards those 90 days?

7 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

Not being vaccinated in no way would constitute a "direct thread" under the terms of the ADA. The text outright says "direct threat" cannot be based on generalizations.

Didn't read the link did you? It specifically states that COVID is a direct threat.

8 minutes ago, twangster said:

NCL is not happy

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/05/06/norwegian-cruise-line-ceo-says-july-cruises-us-not-possible

My guess is if they are going the 100 percent vaccination route, the issue is Florida, not the CDC.

2 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

The minute that happens is the minute those same entities can discriminate against you for any reason they want.

Not at all. The ADA clearly states that businesses must make accommodations as long as they don't display a direct threat[ii] to its employees or customers. Not vaccinating is a direct threat.

https://nwadacenter.org/factsheet/face-coverings-and-businesses-balancing-ada-public-health-during-covid-19-0 

1 hour ago, icf75 said:

Wow vaccine apartheid! Incentives and coercion should not be pushed! In fact once the 'at risk' groups are fully vaccinated there should be no need to vaccinate everyone.  Have you researched the actual risks?

No, safety first. Molecular genetics and molecular immunology degree, so I know the science.

With two different types of vaccines (mRNA and viral), the likelihood of anyone being allergic to both is approximately 0.0006 percent or 6 people for every million. The vast majority of people who aren't vaccinated are doing it by choice.

If you are choosing not to vaccinate, you're also choosing not to cruise. For everyone on board's safety.

I want everywhere possible to require a vaccine passport for entry when they are available. Flights, restaurants, theme parks, international travel.

It's safer for everyone, and would give an incentive for antivaxxers to change.

On 5/1/2021 at 10:23 AM, twangster said:

Not Royal's website, but...

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/11/03/guide-royal-caribbeans-single-and-studio-staterooms

Summary:

 

I use that, but I meant STILL available. It would be a nice feature that if you put 1 guest in a search engine that all the cruises with solo cabins available show up.

The most exciting thing I saw in Cozumel was two Carnival ships crashing into each other.

2 hours ago, twangster said:

Ironic since the drink package might be the only thing that saves such a cruise.  

For me it would be essential.

On 4/24/2021 at 7:52 PM, twangster said:

I never thought of this.  That would be a bummer if the plan was to divide parents between two cabins so only one had to buy the DX only to find out now the cabin with an 18-20 y.o. has to buy it for them too.  

The drink package would be the least of my worries if I had to share a room with my 18 year old twin daughters.

My biggest frustration is finding which ships have solo cabins available on the web site. 

As for chair hogs, I usually just move stuff, and if anyone complains I move.

21 hours ago, Dad2Cue said:

My wife wanted to do the ABC islands.  I booked an Odyssey 8-night cruise that included A and C.  Do you think my wife will notice that B is missing???

That's what ours was in May 2022, then B was just added yesterday.

My Odyssey cruise is doing the ABC islands. Any tips for a solo traveler?

It was fantastic meeting you on Oasis just before all the [pandemic craziness. Keep up the great videos.

31 minutes ago, Sharla said:

I don't see other cruise lines following this. They need kids on board too much.

Technically Virgin is, but they don't allow kids anyways. (Can't wait for my Jan 8th, 2022 cruise on Scarlett lady).

12 hours ago, Rod said:

Thank you all for the responses!

 

Sushi Take out sounds like a plan. 

 

So I can book Izumi Hibachi at any specialty restaurant when I board?

With the ultimate dining plan, go to any restaurant as soon as you board and schedule everything. I had a spreadsheet printed out which helped them.

Above all, be flexible.

Can you get take out from the sushi side with ultimate dining plan? I'd like to have sushi on the pool desck, for example.

You can look back on my previous posts and see how Sharla saved one of my vacations. 

RCL chartered our ship with 6 months to go. Sharla got us on a similar class ship, same exact room, same price.

I'm the opposite of most here. I'd be cautious of cruising if the restrictions were removed before the science says they should be.

I'm hoping that vaccines are mandatory, anything that would increase my safety that science deems necessary.

Good, we cancelled a Disney world trip in May and booked the cruise in October instead.

I guess only 2021 sailings are currently impacted?

My 2022 sailing of 8 nights is fine... I guess they figure this will all be sorted out by then...

I'm on that cruise.

What about my cruise on Anthem from Oct 30th to Nov 7th? If its still in my cruise list Im good?

If I lift and shift my cruise, do the cruise planner items I bought move with the new reservation? I got good deals and don't want to lose them.