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The biggest ramification for me would be having to explain to the server in the WJ that yes, I really am asking you to put sausage gravy on my corned beef hash.  It's my "cruise thing" and I'm not giving it up. ?

My deal breaker is that I'm not sailing until there is a vaccine. Getting sick because some yahoo declines to note that they have a fever when boarding the ship since they don't want to lose their vacation.... yeah, not worth it to me.

The biggest ramification for me would be having to explain to the server in the WJ that yes, I really am asking you to put sausage gravy on my corned beef hash.  It's my "cruise thing" and I'm not giving it up. ?

The biggest ramification for me would be having to explain to the server in the WJ that yes, I really am asking you to put sausage gravy on my corned beef hash.  It's my "cruise thing" and I'm not giving it up. ?

The biggest ramification for me would be having to explain to the server in the WJ that yes, I really am asking you to put sausage gravy on my corned beef hash.  It's my "cruise thing" and I'm not giving it up. ?

The biggest ramification for me would be having to explain to the server in the WJ that yes, I really am asking you to put sausage gravy on my corned beef hash.  It's my "cruise thing" and I'm not giving it up. ?

The biggest ramification for me would be having to explain to the server in the WJ that yes, I really am asking you to put sausage gravy on my corned beef hash.  It's my "cruise thing" and I'm not giving it up. ?

My deal breaker is that I'm not sailing until there is a vaccine. Getting sick because some yahoo declines to note that they have a fever when boarding the ship since they don't want to lose their vacation.... yeah, not worth it to me.

The biggest ramification for me would be having to explain to the server in the WJ that yes, I really am asking you to put sausage gravy on my corned beef hash.  It's my "cruise thing" and I'm not giving it up. ?

The biggest ramification for me would be having to explain to the server in the WJ that yes, I really am asking you to put sausage gravy on my corned beef hash.  It's my "cruise thing" and I'm not giving it up. ?

Is that Groot over his shoulder?

Based on reading several threads on this over the last few days......if they were to do away with buffets one would think the general/average health of those who sail would improve dramatically.
 
Yes....that's a joke grenade....you'll get it.....then someone will get mad at me.

That's ridiculous. I'm sorry you feel this way.

Doubt I'll be cruising anytime soon, but absolutely will not be flying anymore if I can help it.

Not concerned about a vaccine, my deciding factor will be what the "new" onboard experience is.
 

I'm a hard core conservative, but in this instance, I do think that the government does have some responsibility in regards to the cruise industry.  The auto manufacturers dug their own hole with mismanagement and poor products yet they were "bailed out".  The cruise industry, through no fault of their own, ran into headwinds due to COVID-19, and then willingly suspended operations at the behest of our government in defense of our nations health. 
If that doesn't deserve a helping hand, nothing does.

Thanks Mark - Europe will be back - better and cheaper than every soon for me!!

I'm a hard core conservative, but in this instance, I do think that the government does have some responsibility in regards to the cruise industry.  The auto manufacturers dug their own hole with mismanagement and poor products yet they were "bailed out".  The cruise industry, through no fault of their own, ran into headwinds due to COVID-19, and then willingly suspended operations at the behest of our government in defense of our nations health. 
If that doesn't deserve a helping hand, nothing does.

Even if they are protected, it's still twice the amount of work to earn the commission-once on the booking side, and then again on the cancellation and rebooking side (which they won't get another commission on).

During these extraordinary times take a moment to thank your travel agent for all they have done for you - in the past, and into the future.  They're losing a lot of commissions right now, yet still dealing with cancellations and such, and could use some positive vibes and support. Next to the cruise lines they are on the front lines of this, and are taking the biggest economic hit.  I can't imagine being in their situation right now.
Just send them an email, and conclude the email with "no response needed" or something along those lines (I neglected to do so) so that they can still deal with other customers without spending time responding.
These are tough times, but things WILL get better!!!
Once things settle down, if you don't have a TA, please reach out to Michelle Cunningham at [email protected] (MEI is a sponsor of this blog). She has taken care of me well, and will be my TA for the foreseeable future.  
May God bless everyone.

I second the comments regarding @michelle  I just got off the phone with her about an hour ago.... it was amazing how calm she was in this unprecedented storm.  Not only is she having to talk numerous clients off the cliff, she's also having to deal with constantly changing situations on, what would seem, an hourly basis.  And on top of it all, she also had to deal with the changes with her own plans that had her going overseas. 
So, with that being said, thank you Michelle (and this goes for all the TA's out there) ---- you all are amazing and deserve our admiration.  Thank You.

Thanks for writing this !!!  I have the best clients.....

During these extraordinary times take a moment to thank your travel agent for all they have done for you - in the past, and into the future.  They're losing a lot of commissions right now, yet still dealing with cancellations and such, and could use some positive vibes and support. Next to the cruise lines they are on the front lines of this, and are taking the biggest economic hit.  I can't imagine being in their situation right now.
Just send them an email, and conclude the email with "no response needed" or something along those lines (I neglected to do so) so that they can still deal with other customers without spending time responding.
These are tough times, but things WILL get better!!!
Once things settle down, if you don't have a TA, please reach out to Michelle Cunningham at [email protected] (MEI is a sponsor of this blog). She has taken care of me well, and will be my TA for the foreseeable future.  
May God bless everyone.

I'm a hard core conservative, but in this instance, I do think that the government does have some responsibility in regards to the cruise industry.  The auto manufacturers dug their own hole with mismanagement and poor products yet they were "bailed out".  The cruise industry, through no fault of their own, ran into headwinds due to COVID-19, and then willingly suspended operations at the behest of our government in defense of our nations health. 
If that doesn't deserve a helping hand, nothing does.

During these extraordinary times take a moment to thank your travel agent for all they have done for you - in the past, and into the future.  They're losing a lot of commissions right now, yet still dealing with cancellations and such, and could use some positive vibes and support. Next to the cruise lines they are on the front lines of this, and are taking the biggest economic hit.  I can't imagine being in their situation right now.
Just send them an email, and conclude the email with "no response needed" or something along those lines (I neglected to do so) so that they can still deal with other customers without spending time responding.
These are tough times, but things WILL get better!!!
Once things settle down, if you don't have a TA, please reach out to Michelle Cunningham at [email protected] (MEI is a sponsor of this blog). She has taken care of me well, and will be my TA for the foreseeable future.  
May God bless everyone.