Coronavirus cruising with kids

[101Cruisefan]

Cursing April 19 out of Galveston with a 8 month old. We purchase “cancel for any reason” insurance that reimburses us up to 75% of total cost. Personally I’m not to worried about coronavirus however since are cruising with a child we will be taking extra precautions as they stick everything in their mouths. I honestly think we will make the call on going last minute. Anyone else have similar concerns? Does anyone know If Royal lets you reschedule, if so what is the fee?

[AshleyDillo]

9 hours ago, 101Cruisefan said:

Does anyone know If Royal lets you reschedule, if so what is the fee?

It's considered a cancellation if you reschedule within 90 days of cruising, so effectively the fee is 100% of your cruise fare.  You will get back port fees.

[Ohio_Momof3]

We are scheduled for our first cruise with RC in June.  I have a 13 y/o who is getting pulled into the mass hysteria and thinks he is going to die on the cruise ship, a 4 y/o, and a 1 y/o who will be turning 2 while on the cruise and seems to pick up every germ.  I do have concerns, but as of now am not cancelling.  I am going to see what happens with it all before making a decision - I'm hoping things get better and not worse.  I see you are on much sooner though, so not sure if that helps you.  As a parent it is our jobs to be cautious and look out for our children's well-being, but I do think it's important to not stop your life and miss out on experiences just on the off-chance they may pick something up, and it does seem slim right now.  There always seems to be something else to worry about.  

[Matt]

I think you're doing the right thing by playing it by ear. I think it would be foolish to cancel now, but equally foolish to not have a backup plan (your insurance).