Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 To all my fellow Canadians here on the message board, just saw this come up on my news feed. Hints at when the border might open up for us. Doesn't look good for us even if cruises do resume in the summer. https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/vaccine-and-case-counts-will-determine-when-border-opens-says-trudeau-1.5344805 Jax, teddy, sammy79 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 I'm not surprised. Figured the border would remain closed for a while yet. I do think they should have some exceptions for fully vaccinated or a process to allow vaccinated across the border: Baked Alaska, sammy79, cruisellama and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 @Lovetocruise2002, I hope this helps. My nextdoor neighbors live in Canada 6 months and then here in Florida, they arrived home 3 days ago. We had an outdoor driveway get together and they said a negative covid test and they were on their way, No hassle flying in, I took a walk this morning almost all of our Canadian friends and neighbors are back. Fly here, I'll give you my address, you are my cousin, then board that ship! CAVEAT, must fly not drive. That is what they told me last night. WAAAYTOOO and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 12 Author Report Share Posted March 12 @Neesa, unfortunately for me, it makes zero sense to fly into the states. I would have to drive 4 hours to the nearest Canadian airport where I am less than an hour away from a US one. Not worth it. I'm headed to the mountains this summer.... Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 My next booked cruise is January 2022. After already having 6 cancelled I accepted that even if cruises do start up this summer or fall in US it would be an incredible hassle as a Canadian to try to get on one of the first cruises markinct, Neesa and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 12 Author Report Share Posted March 12 1 hour ago, Vancity Cruiser said: My next booked cruise is January 2022. After already having 6 cancelled I accepted that even if cruises do start up this summer or fall in US it would be an incredible hassle as a Canadian to try to get on one of the first cruises Totally agree. I will be ecstatic if I can get on my Allure 12/19/21 sailing at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 It's not so much that the border is "closed" but rather restrictions to re-entering are heavy. Although flying would be the only feasible way. Flight down, flight back (jumping through all of the hoops such as proof of tests) and then it seems relatively safe to completely ignore the 'mandatory' three day Government hotel stay. Nobody actually physically drags you away and if fines are issued they have not been successfully tried in court (fines might be cheaper than hotel stay anyway). Still would need to do the 14 day at home quarantine. I know all of this is much easier said than done but it is doable. I don't like the term "closed" if it isn't truly closed. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 3 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Totally agree. I will be ecstatic if I can get on my Allure 12/19/21 sailing at this point. Hey wait a minute ! We have a Star Class cruise together in August ! Don’t give up on that so easily ! emmef 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 8 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Hey wait a minute ! We have a Star Class cruise together in August ! Don’t give up on that so easily ! I won’t be able to get on that one likely. Border closure issue remember? Also cannot quarantine when I get home. It would run into the school year. I already had a good cry over that sailing. RLS WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 43 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I won’t be able to get on that one likely. Border closure issue remember? Also cannot quarantine when I get home. It would run into the school year. I already had a good cry over that sailing. RLS Rebel ! Revolt ! Storm the border ! Come live in Free Florida ! sammy79, loki007, jticarruthers and 4 others 3 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 12 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Rebel ! Revolt ! Storm the border ! Come live in Free Florida ! I would have to move in with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 7 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I'm headed to the mountains this summer.... Start thinking about the Western Canada live blog. I feel invested in this road trip and want to follow along. I keep envisioning Planes, Trains and Automobiles. One of my favorite parts “those aren’t pillows” We just need to get you guys on a train Lovetocruise2002 and sammy79 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 6 minutes ago, Jax said: Start thinking about the Western Canada live blog. Oh no. Now you've done it. @Lovetocruise2002 Western Canada live blog starting in... 3...2...1 Jax and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 14 minutes ago, Jax said: Start thinking about the Western Canada live blog. I feel invested in this road trip and want to follow along. I keep envisioning Planes, Trains and Automobiles. One of my favorite parts “those aren’t pillows” We just need to get you guys on a train No trains but maybe I can throw a “cruise” in there somehow. twangster and Jax 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 7 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: No trains but maybe I can throw a “cruise” in there somehow. It’s not much but how do you feel about a Vancouver sunset harbour tour?? emmef 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 1 hour ago, Jax said: It’s not much but how do you feel about a Vancouver sunset harbour tour?? We’ve got something else in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 5 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I would have to move in with you. I hear Canada is very nice this time of year Lovetocruise2002 and twangster 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt From Canada Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 17 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: To all my fellow Canadians here on the message board, just saw this come up on my news feed. Hints at when the border might open up for us. Doesn't look good for us even if cruises do resume in the summer. https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/vaccine-and-case-counts-will-determine-when-border-opens-says-trudeau-1.5344805 I am afraid like @Lovetocruise2002 and other Canadians, this is the only cruise ship I will be on this coming summer: Stay Safe, Stay Apart, Stay Connected, Curt from Canada Lovetocruise2002, WAAAYTOOO and markinct 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Van Niekerk Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Feel the same as @Lovetocruise2002 We have a sailing in October that we would love to be on but between the delays in vaccination and issues crossing the border and having to quarantine in government hotel or bypass that, pay fines and still isolate at home, it will be challenging. On top of it all there is a whole shaming culture developing over those who choose to travel even if they observe all the rules and do not endanger others. Jax and Lovetocruise2002 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 16 minutes ago, Marc Van Niekerk said: On top of it all there is a whole shaming culture developing over those who choose to travel even if they observe all the rules and do not endanger others. Feel free to borrow my name and travel under an assumed identity. It can be the summer of the Twangster Crown Affair. WAAAYTOOO, Neesa, SpeedNoodles and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, Marc Van Niekerk said: there is a whole shaming culture developing over those who choose to travel even if they observe all the rules and do not endanger others. We have the same thing developing here for those who choose not to get vaccinated. It’s the whole “blue eyes vs brown eyes” experiment. Jax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 I am not surprised at all. We are sooo slow that its going to be Sept before I get a vaccine here in Canada. So while Americans may be all done and partying by July 4th(or already in Florida) it aint happening like that here. We are "HOPING" by summer we can travel to our neighboring province to visit family without have to quarantine for a month(2weeks there and 2 weeks back). it's insane, but its the law here in Canada or at least for provinces on this side of the country. I am hoping my cruise in Nov will be ago...and I would be probably even willing to quarantine to make it happen when I get back. But I cant see why by end of Sept we wouldn't be able to travel back and forth assuming we are vaccinated! That being said, I am not looking at any other cruises till 2022 at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 I just don't understand. Now, granted I'm an ignorant American, but why is the Canadian government being so tough? It's not like y'all are a third world country, so why isn't everyone getting vaccinated?? I hate it for you guys; seems like you've been "captive" for so long. Hey - that pipeline ain't being used, so y'all should just tunnel to it! Stay strong monctonguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 2 hours ago, Floski said: I just don't understand. Now, granted I'm an ignorant American, but why is the Canadian government being so tough? It's not like y'all are a third world country, so why isn't everyone getting vaccinated?? I hate it for you guys; seems like you've been "captive" for so long. Hey - that pipeline ain't being used, so y'all should just tunnel to it! Stay strong Long story short, Canada isn’t producing the vaccine in house. We are dependent on other countries to supply it. The story goes downhill from there but that is not a story for these message boards. Tanner, WAAAYTOOO, Rose City Cruiser and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo2slick Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 I'm in the states but we have decided to take these lemons and make lemonade. We moved our cruise to 2023 and have decided to take our vacation time and money and remodel the house. Might as well do something we can control. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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