Would you volunteer for a test cruise? (Survey only - Not a place to apply)

[Matt]

One of the CDC's requirements are volunteers for test cruises. It's not clear how volunteers will be picked, but hypothetically, would you want to volunteer for a test cruise? Why or why not?

Edited November 6, 2020 by SpeedNoodles
people are very confused at the purpose of the post and posting personal information

[princevaliantus]

YEP!!!  Life is too short. Can't live in fear. Just follow the protocols and you will be fine.

[nhilding10]

I live in Maine, so travel logistics aside, I would. I'm in a lucky position that I'm still relatively young enough and healthy enough that even if a worse-case scenario played out for me, I feel confident that it wouldn't be life or death for me. Provided I was able to get the appropriate care after and quarantine before traveling home so there were no further repercussions, I'd be willing to take the chance. I'd like to think I could somehow be a part of a solution and a path forward, and I'd rather take that chance than sit around and wait. I know that glosses over a whole lot of what-ifs, but long story, short, I would.

[DublinFC]

Yes, get me on a ship!

[USFFrank]

I'll first say that I believe the Healthy sail panel and their recommendations will keep us safe, I trust them completely. So if you asked me this 2 or 3 weeks ago, probably yes. But now that I'm 9 days into being covid positive with minimal symptom's, no. I'll now wait till there's a successful vaccine and I can get it. Still have over a year till my next Royal cruise and I can easily reschedule the May one in the (hopefully) unlikely event we have to.

[Solmates]

All they have to is ask,being diamond plus we are experienced cruisers and we may be able to offer suggestions

[HeWhoWaits]

Sign us up!

[Andy & Sheryl Unwin]

As a florida resident, its easy to get to any of the 4 cruise ports here for me, so I would volunteer in a heartbeat

[SpeedNoodles]

I'd have to quarantine for 14 days before returning to work, so no

[chodnett]

Sign me up today!

[Mike Stephens]

In less than a heartbeat I'd go!

[CrznTxn]

My answer is yes. My company moved us to work at home if we need/wanted to through mid January so if we had to quarantine for 14 days after the cruise it would not be a problem. Plus I could work from the ship. I reviewed the protocols and nothing is a deal breaker for my wife and I, it pretty well follows what we a doing now except for the taking your temperature several times a day. We have been through several rounds of COVID testing with all negative and both of us are healthy with no conditions. So if they asked I would have the bags packed, preliminary COVID test scheduled and ready to go before they hung up.

[twangster]

If I lived in the area I'd put my name on the list.  

[princevaliantus]

I'm hearing alot of volunteering going on but lets set the record straight here. As a volunteer, you will be required to do a lot of tasks. It will NOT be a total vacation. For those who have done the Carnival Fathom, like me, that it gave travelers who were interested in doing charitable work on vacation a place to call home. IT WAS AWESOME!!! Gave me such a good feeling. I also volunteered to do mock 911 training which was another thrilling experience. This will be the same thing. There will be alot of testing, drills and mock situations and what RCG will be monitoring and improving upon OUR response to the given situation. You have to make sure you know what you are volunteering for as you will be signing a contract/agreement to do them. I, for one, will have no issues whatsoever as I've done many of them and it's a great learning experience.

[Jolly Ogre]

I live in SWFL....how do I sign up for this? And do we get a DBP with it? Balconies?

 

Oh and do we get C&A points?

[Andy & Sheryl Unwin]

19 minutes ago, princevaliantus said:

I'm hearing alot of volunteering going on but lets set the record straight here. As a volunteer, you will be required to do a lot of tasks. It will NOT be a total vacation. For those who have done the Carnival Fathom, like me, that it gave travelers who were interested in doing charitable work on vacation a place to call home. IT WAS AWESOME!!! Gave me such a good feeling. I also volunteered to do mock 911 training which was another thrilling experience. This will be the same thing. There will be alot of testing, drills and mock situations and what RCG will be monitoring and improving upon OUR response to the given situation. You have to make sure you know what you are volunteering for as you will be signing a contract/agreement to do them. I, for one, will have no issues whatsoever as I've done many of them and it's a great learning experience.

I am former Royal Navy,  a scheduled day of activities is something I would expect.  Particularly any emergency evolutions etc.

[teddy]

Separating the logistics of getting to the port from the actual test cruise, I’d go. 

It would be neat and probably  kinda humbling to be a part of helping the cruise industry get back on its feet  

 

[sgtrum]

Sgtrum---I would really be interested in this as a volunteer with over 56 cruises with RCI and 40 years a health care worker, risk manager and safety officer.

[Rita G]

We would love to volunteer!

[Ray]

Only if they throw in the drinks package if im going to risk getting corona then i need to be bribed with the other corona lol 

Joking apart yeah wouldnt bother me, any test cruise will be to check that the measures they implement work! It would need to be as realistic as a new norm cruise as possible with Temp checks, social distancing, crew know what they are doing and enforce rules etc. 

 

 

[Esther Garay]

Yes, count me in. Loyal to Royal 

[Snotarni]

Yup.  I'm in...

[Andrew72681]

I would, but wouldn’t be treating it as a vacation, more like being a crash test dummy. 90 degrees in the sun at the pool deck in a mask doesn’t sound like much fun, but I’d go and work from the ship. 

[PRebecca]

100% no hesitation!

[teddy]

Lol

 

i just had a thought...

 

All my vacation time loads Jan 1st.  

[vanelli56]

I can pack my bags and be at Port Canaveral in about 5 hours... lets do this!  

[rjac]

Sounds like fun, count me in!!!!!

[Natew0386]

I would absolutely be a volunteer! I've been on only a couple cruises and had the experience of a lifetime! I'd jump at the chance to be a volunteer cruiser. 

[Enos]

Yep. Can't live in fear. Be smart, follow guidelines and live your life 

[cruisellama]

Sure.  Betting you have to be a position to drive to a port.   Guessing no "fly-ins"

 

[Carol and John]

My husband John and I would love to volunteer.  We are a little over 1 hour from Tampa and less than 2 hours from Orlando and are available immediately.  We are loyal Diamond Plus members of Royal and are eager to start cruising again.

[ehw51]

I would have to say no, I trust RCG, but I´d like to at least see what it will look like after they move some crew around. I don´t think theyĺl give ya the drink pkg, I think I read it´s not a vacation, lol

[Eric Louie]

We are a 71 yr old couple living at Daytona Beach Shores. We are frequent Royal Caribbean Cruiser look eaving out of Port Canaveral & Tampa. We would like to be trial cruise volunteers for Royal Caribbean Cruise. How do we apply?

[Sonya Roeser]

Yes.  I would volunteer.  I believe the cruise industry have been working around the clock to get their cruise ships up and running correctly, with the right COVID protocals.

Sign me up. Lets get things moving along.  Honestly, if people are willing to take a cruise they should or do know what can happen, except the responsibility of your action!  Do not take a cruise and complain to the cruise industries after the fact!

[LisaW]

We would be interested. Live a mile from Port Canaveral. Diamond members.

[DDaley]

Wow, Matt! Have you ever had a single post gain so many new users/first time commenters? Impressive engagement!

Also, YES, if I lived closer to Florida I would. I am booked on Navigator Jan 25th, if that's a lucky early sailing I will definitely be there! 

[Benjamin]

I'm ready! Sign me up

[bryresangel]

I would! My husband and I both went through COVID with barely any symptoms.

[JennLeary]

Would absolutely volunteer for a test cruise. I am fascinated by the “nut and bolts” Of how cruises will get back to sailing. I love cruising and am Loyal to Royal. I would be very interested in playing a small part in figuring out how to safely sail again!

[Denise 75751]

I would absolutely love to volunteer especially after the year we have had. My husband has always wanted to go on a cruise and this would be a good start to our cruising life.