SteveinSC 1,217 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Wondering: Its known that once cruising resumes, it will be a trimmed list of ships going, on shorter itineraries. Right? I have heard this said over, and over. So, this has me thinking....Im booked for a 7 day on Harmony the 2nd week of March. WILL IT CRUISE? Im beginning to lean toward no. Especially now that we know the CDC doesnt think we should sail till Feb at the earliest? White House has set a rolling evaluation starting Nov. 1st? Obviously nobody knows what this looks like, exactly. But am I off to think that "at first" probably doesnt mean just the first month or so? Goodness, all of us with cruises in the next 6 months to a year have to be wondering....is my sailing safe? Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 11,540 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I am having doubts about my March 14th sailing on Allure as well. Not sure I will make final payment if sailings are still paused in December. SteveinSC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregD 1,643 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I'm not feeling hopeful about February, but will continue as if it were sailing. If Royal cancels, I wont be too surprised. If I cancel and it does sail, then I will have some major FOMO and will be mad at myself for cancelling. PPPJJ-GCVAB and SteveinSC 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Va4fam 216 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Last night we moved our Empress sailing in February to 2022. We are now on Oasis but lost a night of the itinerary. Just don't see things returning to normal for a long time. SteveinSC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJS2766 72 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I'm supposed to cruise this Nov. 8 to the Western Caribbean. 7 night cruise. I still have not received any word about it, but I'm betting it will not happen. Not sure now if I want to go if they have a lot of restrictions. I want no masks, no social distancing, etc... I have a funny feeling cruising as we once knew it wont be normal (if we're lucky) until 2022. SteveinSC, crisgold52 and Baked Alaska 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveinSC 1,217 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, Va4fam said: Just don't see things returning to normal for a long time. This.... I see a lot of people talking about their November cruises, December cruises...etc....and I feel like im Negative Nick over here thinking no way anything on the old schedule remains. I feel like the changes will extend deep into 2021 schedule wise. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLMoran 7,186 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, SteveinSC said: This.... I see a lot of people talking about their November cruises, December cruises...etc....and I feel like im Negative Nick over here thinking no way anything on the old schedule remains. I feel like the changes will extend deep into 2021 schedule wise. Not just you. I've been of the opinion that there should be zero expectation of cruising starting up again before summer 2021, and "regular" cruising (longer itineraries, destination ports widely allowing passengers to disembark / go on excursions, etc.) before the 2022 season is underway. Nothing booked and no plans to until November, when those '22 itineraries get announced. Baked Alaska, SteveinSC and ehw51 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jax 552 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I am having doubts about my March 14th sailing on Allure as well. Not sure I will make final payment if sailings are still paused in December. That’s where I am at too...will go to plan B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floski 1,298 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Dang if y'all ain't as uplifting as a funeral on Christmas day. #wesailin RWDW1204, ehw51, beccaball and 13 others 1 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 11,540 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 23 minutes ago, Jax said: That’s where I am at too...will go to plan B. I lost track of what plan I am on. JLMoran, WAAAYTOOO, ehw51 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WannaCruise 938 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 We have Harmony booked in March and not really hopeful. Even mentally, my mind is on our August one...doing more planning as that seems more likely. Really don't know though. Also for us, it depends on what happens with the border restrictions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nate91 82 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 26 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I lost track of what plan I am on. Agreed. Plan B for me was booking Majesty of the Seas...for a sailing in May 2020. "Cruising will definitely be back by May," I said! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TXcruzer 402 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, emsff02 said: I'm not feeling hopeful about February, but will continue as if it were sailing. If Royal cancels, I wont be too surprised. If I cancel and it does sail, then I will have some major FOMO and will be mad at myself for cancelling. Precisely the boat I’m in. Have February 15th booked, leaning toward making final payment, but fully prepared for a cancellation and refund. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PRebecca 341 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, emsff02 said: I'm not feeling hopeful about February, but will continue as if it were sailing. If Royal cancels, I wont be too surprised. If I cancel and it does sail, then I will have some major FOMO and will be mad at myself for cancelling. this is exactly why I haven't cancelled my November trip. I have almost no hope of it going; but if it does and I'm not on it for my first 7 night cruise and in a suite I will feel regret no matter what Caribbean Island I may end up on in place of the trip. Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB and ehw51 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew72681 1,766 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I am having doubts about my March 14th sailing on Allure as well. Not sure I will make final payment if sailings are still paused in December. I was looking at Spring Break cruises to replace my cancelled Odyssey sailing. Started last night looking at all-inclusives. SteveinSC and Elzbeth 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyfsu21 965 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 We are hurting down here in Fort Lauderdale. The lack of ships in port has turned the 17th street area into a ghost town. I have to admit it was nice for the first month or so without all the people but at this point it’s just sad. So many small businesses made a large portion of their living off the cruisers that came into town weekly. I am really excited to cruise again and most importantly bring some life back to 17th street. Hutcherl, Lovetocruise2002, Baked Alaska and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 12,136 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I'm with @Floski. Perk UP PEOPLE ! I think we will be sailing by early 2021. The right palms are being greased and egos stroked. I think the wheels are going to start turning very soon. Baked Alaska, Hutcherl, ehw51 and 10 others 7 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhayka 4 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I'm scheduled Jan 3 out of Miami on the Allure We are pretty sure we are going to get cancelled but still holding out hope. ehw51 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 12,136 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Welcome to the blog, @jhayka ehw51 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhayka 4 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Welcome to the blog, @jhayka Thanks WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveinSC 1,217 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Let me be clear....I DO think there will be cruising in 2020. But I think the schedule will be blown up, and remade for the foreseeable future. Anything on the schedule for the next 6 months to a year is likely to be written in pencil....hope I'm wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jax 552 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I lost track of what plan I am on. No doubt! Mine in comparison are pretty simple; Plan A or Plan B. Same ship, same stateroom, same holiday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew72681 1,766 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 3 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I'm with @Floski. Perk UP PEOPLE ! I think we will be sailing by early 2021. The right palms are being greased and egos stroked. I think the wheels are going to start turning very soon. I think while we may be sailing in early 2021, if the CDC didn’t seem thrilled with the original recommendations, what additional restrictions will they want in place. SteveinSC and ehw51 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baked Alaska 1,271 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Like I've mentioned before regarding Alaska sailings, I hope they announce before the first final payment date of the summer season. I just can't see them starting mid July. If that were the case, I think cruise excursions would be slim pickings. Also, there is so much more riding on this besides the cruise itself: lodging, rental cars, flights, pet care, amongst other items. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beccaball 19 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 I'm surprised at the amount of negative nancy's....or Realistic RIchards..... lol My cruise is March 21, 2021..... I'm fully expecting to be on Oasis..... I'm not one to usually be pessimistic. I've always tried to be an optimist.... but do you all truly think that full fleet won't be operating by spring? I understand not in November and December....but I'm still 6 months from my cruise..... I figured they would have worked out all the kinks by then. But again,.... maybe Im just optimistic??? WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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