Matt 10,225 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 Let's assume cruises begin before there is a vaccine available (which I think is a pretty reasonable expectation), and ports re-open to some extent and Royal Caribbean has new safety and health measures in place, will you go on a cruise? kontraxed, Ogilthorpe, Deedeelynn and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedNoodles 4,220 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 If we end up having antibodies to it, and they determine that antibodies actually prevent a person from being reinfected with Covid19 for a reasonable amount of time, then yes, we likely will prior to a vaccine. We're still hoping we caught it on Symphony last Feb and just were asymptomatic (hey, it could happen!!!!). But since we both have chronic conditions that they say make us higher risk, it's puts all of our sailings in jeopardy (dangit). If it was just me, I'd do it. But my husband has several high-risk conditions and is a HUGE germophobe (y'all can't begin to imagine what I've been going through over the last 8 weeks). He also hasn't seen any media for 8 weeks, so he doesn't really know what's going on out there except that he's one of the people they suggest not risk exposure. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PRC 357 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 Not concerned about a vaccine, my deciding factor will be what the "new" onboard experience is. Kata, Mike P, Jaymac Radio and 17 others 19 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jason12 192 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 Yes from me, likely to catch something else before covid on a ship and I’ve had the Noro Ogilthorpe, RCIfan1912 and ellcee 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLMoran 6,385 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 I'm similar to @SpeedNoodles, in that I think both my younger daughter and I got it back in late January, when it first started showing up in the New York / NJ area. If that's correct and I can get an antibody test that proves it, you'll have to beat me off with a baseball bat to stop me setting foot on the gangway. Ogilthorpe and RCIfan1912 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RBRSKI 481 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 Absolutely! If Royal sent me an email today (should have received a apology one for the refund debacle) saying I was picked to be a test passenger to experience how new procedures on board would be, I would have my bags packed in 30 minutes and at the port in 25 minutes. Deedeelynn, JLMoran, DunkelBierJay and 7 others 6 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KathyC 967 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 I can't imagine a vaccine will be available any time soon, and as for antibodies most of us won't have them since we're all social distancing and staying away from getting the virus to create those antibodies. I'm not waiting to vacation. LOL Kata, Matt, RCIfan1912 and 2 others 2 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteSoxFan 219 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 There are so many variables at this point I have to say I'm not sure. We have a cruise booked for next January and I honestly think its a 50/50 or less chance things will be in a position that I would take that cruise without the vaccine. Cases were low in my area when we went to the stay-at-home order so I'm very confident it's not something we've been exposed to. Certainly the number of infections at that time and the cruise lines response on how they are handling the situation will weigh heavily on the final decision. Let's all root for that vaccine! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcarney 882 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 Doubt I'll be cruising anytime soon, but absolutely will not be flying anymore if I can help it. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spiralqueen 747 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 I would absolutely cruise before there is a vaccine, but I could also see this making me more likely to spend more time on my balcony for now vs the pool deck. Ogilthorpe and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RBRSKI 481 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 This might help! https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/22947-resco-launches-new-thermal-screening-system.html Ogilthorpe and CruzOnBye 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CruzOnBye 141 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 My family and I absolutely will be cruising at first chance. As serious as all this has been, I don't want the fear of "what if" to overrule the possibility of adventure for me. Just as with any disease or pandemic, it very well could hit me or my family at any moment, but the opportunity for memories and living life to its fullest outweighs that fear of there not being a vaccine yet. #StillGoing Jmille58, DublinFC, RBRSKI and 9 others 9 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DublinFC 326 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 I would go tomorrow if they were sailing. I am also wondering what the onboard experience is going to be like. Neesa and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pooch 435 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 In the process of booking a cruise for February for Hubby, daughter (35) and son (30). This is replacing (sort of) a cruise we were supposed to take 10 years ago that was cancelled due to to family issues. We are all finally in a place where we can take that family vacation together again. I hope we can go, not sure I want to wait another 10 years!!! Ogilthorpe 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monctonguy 1,528 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 Just need the border to open up and I am there...that's the real issue here in Canada!!..we are banned from even driving to a neighboring province so not sure when i'll be able to get away again. WAAAYTOOO, Kata, Ogilthorpe and 5 others 3 3 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ray 1,048 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 100% For me it's not the cruises that's the issue it's the flights not the new regulations that airlines are introducing but the simple fact god knows when International flights will start again so i can get to cruise Ogilthorpe and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RBRSKI 481 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 8 minutes ago, CruzOnBye said: My family and I absolutely will be cruising at first chance. As serious as all this has been, I don't want the fear of "what if" to overrule the possibility of adventure for me. Just as with any disease or pandemic, it very well could hit me or my family at any moment, but the opportunity for memories and living life to its fullest outweighs that fear of there not being a vaccine yet. #StillGoing Said so Well! Deedeelynn and CruzOnBye 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mworkman 2,286 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 Here’s how I look at it, it is a virus somewhat like the flu and we all know there isn’t a complete cure for that. So there will be a vaccine developed and it won’t cure all, because it will be for a current strain that hasn’t mutated and will still require some form of treatment. With that being said, I say...let the cruising begin! Cmblueyes, Deedeelynn, Ogilthorpe and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AGSLC5 739 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 I cant wait to go. As soon as Royal lets me I am going! Ogilthorpe, Floski and Neesa 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 10,081 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 6 minutes ago, monctonguy said: Just need the border to open up and I am there...that's the real issue here in Canada!!..we are banned from even driving to a neighboring province so not sure when i'll be able to get away again. This is exactly where my thinking is at. I'm fine with going, we need to be cautious but cannot live our lives in fear. And it just make spending more time in my cabin the cool thing to do. We normally hang out in there a lot anyway. We cruise for relaxation, we don't need to do much. I need the borders to open though. S.Marie, ellcee, Snotarni and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 10,742 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 2 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: We cruise for relaxation, we don't need to do much. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Chadster, Gears, Cmblueyes and 9 others 6 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MeaganMapson 10 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 You better believe I’ll be on a ship vaccine or no vaccine! I’m DONE with this lockdown! teddy, Snotarni, RBRSKI and 7 others 6 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mworkman 2,286 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 Sorry that y’all Canadian won’t be allowed to cruise, much less travel this year based on how your current leadership is looking at it. This isn’t me trying not to be obnoxious or anything, just your government is more restricted in what you can do based on current laws. Lovetocruise2002, Ogilthorpe, NEbluebird and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 10,742 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 Welcome to the blog, Meagan ! Ogilthorpe and MeaganMapson 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ray 1,048 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 Even if ship introduces restrictions such as observing a 2m rule at bar i have it covered mworkman, DublinFC, S0nny and 18 others 1 1 18 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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