deep1 Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 News reporting Odessy being blocked from dock at Curacao? Then I saw a couple posts that said it was at dock but people not being let off? That was a couple hours ago. Can't find that thread again on social media. Anyone got any up to date info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 I thought I read that a couple crew members tested positive during routine testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTMcruiser Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Saw on another site that all the tour busses had departed empty, all passengers still on the ship and no announcement from the Captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTMcruiser Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: I thought I read that a couple crew members tested positive during routine testing. 47 crew and 3 passengers per USA Today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 12 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: I thought I read that a couple crew members tested positive during routine testing. Yes, I also read that the captain announced onboard that a couple crew members tested positive during routine testing. Some shows were cancelled out of an abundance of caution. At least, that is a report from someone onboard. Could be related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted December 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 It returned to port a couple days ago for one. Today being reported 50 positives.... https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2021/12/22/covid-royal-caribbean-odyssey-seas/8990149002/?fbclid=IwAR2ClBGEjdk-cS1ouRq5_qz9atKDRBGiMqbHZhW0vEn0A336yllmMN1jNfM WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clover18 Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Yes we are on board Odyssey right now. We have been denied entry into Curacao because of 54 positive cases on board. Captain announcement came up 20 minutes ago. They will keep us informed when they hear from RCI headquarters what’s going to happen next. In the meantime we are docked at Curacao and awaiting further instruction. We will not be going ashore WAYNO, deep1, Dan Curtis and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted December 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 A person aboard on Facebook 7 minutes ago said they are not allowed to disembark.... Just sitting at the dock... https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=452852486202338&set=pcb.452852556202331 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted December 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Still just sitting... MrMarc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcvchristine Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Oh no! That’s terrible to be at the port but unable to get off the ship. Worse than if they had just stayed at sea, I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairlynew Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Yes because lots of things on ship are closed while in port MrMarc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flopper Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 What a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Clover18 said: Yes we are on board Odyssey right now. We have been denied entry into Curacao because of 54 positive cases on board. Captain announcement came up 20 minutes ago. They will keep us informed when they hear from RCI headquarters what’s going to happen next. In the meantime we are docked at Curacao and awaiting further instruction. We will not be going ashore @Clover18 thank you for posting first hand information, Please keeps us informed if that is possible. Wishing you good health and a safe return Clover18 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Just read that Carnival Freedom denied today in Aruba. Aruba is closing their port to all cruise ships per tour operator that just contacted passenger on Odyssey Hope this variant passes through quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Jill said: Just read that Carnival Freedom denied today in Aruba. Aruba is closing their port to all cruise ships per tour operator that just contacted passenger on Odyssey Hope this variant passes through quickly I read that it's already on a downward trend in South Africa, so here's hoping! Jill, Baked Alaska, sammy79 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 8 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: I read that it's already on a downward trend in South Africa, so here's hoping! Yes I’ve heard that too! Delta took a good 3 months. This one may be finished in 6 weeks! Fingers crossed GatorCruiser, sammy79, Pattycruise and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 Aruba has shut to cruises. Odyssey on way back to FLL.... Reportedly: 50% FCC + Refundable On board Credit of 2 nights costs.... Neesa and Jmccaffrey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IzzyB Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 All of this is why we decided today to cancel our cruise. No ports, no shows, and standing room only at a pool sounds awful for my kids first cruise and my husband already wants a reason to hate cruises more than he already does. We are out. Called and they said we will get a cash refund in 30 to 60 days and if that happens and no FCC we will be looking at all different cruiselines for next year. Neesa, sammy79 and Baked Alaska 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 56 minutes ago, IzzyB said: will be looking at all different cruise lines for next year. a cruise is a cruise is a cruise. if you study it Royal Caribbean has had the best record of the major 3 in both telling passenger what going on and taking care of them if the come down with the big C. all this is the result of the new more transmissible variant. I have a personal opinion on how we should be handling those that are asymptomatic or with minor symptoms, but then that is only my opinion. You will never have NO cases of the big C on a cruise and should not expect to. BTW i sail tomorrow, so ask me in 8 days if it was worth it or if my opinion had changed? Jmccaffrey, Baked Alaska, GaryAA and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 This week has been a good reminder for everyone that is going on a cruise until further notice to expect the unexpected. We were lucky that most of the summer and fall was largely uninterrupted, but those of us who went on cruises back in June and July anticipated more changes regularly. So if you have a cruise booked at all going forward, until Covid is akin to Zika now (in terms of a non-issue), assume something like this could happen on your sailing. sammy79, JohnK6404, deep1 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IzzyB Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 32 minutes ago, CruiseGus said: a cruise is a cruise is a cruise. if you study it Royal Caribbean has had the best record of the major 3 in both telling passenger what going on and taking care of them if the come down with the big C. all this is the result of the new more transmissible variant. I have a personal opinion on how we should be handling those that are asymptomatic or with minor symptoms, but then that is only my opinion. You will never have NO cases of the big C on a cruise and should not expect to. BTW i sail tomorrow, so ask me in 8 days if it was worth it or if my opinion had changed? I am not blaming RC. I do think they upped the capacity too fast, that is just my personal opinion. But the only reason we did RC is it was the only one that my son could go on. Next year when he is vaccinated we will have lots of options so we may or may not stick with RC. My biggest reason for cancelling is being stuck on a ship with no shows or ports and 3 kids. That sounds like zero fun and my husband would throw a fit because he is not into cruises and wanted the ports. So it seemed not worth the risk for the insane amount of money we were paying. 14 minutes ago, Matt said: This week has been a good reminder for everyone that is going on a cruise until further notice to expect the unexpected. We were lucky that most of the summer and fall was largely uninterrupted, but those of us who went on cruises back in June and July anticipated more changes regularly. So if you have a cruise booked at all going forward, until Covid is akin to Zika now (in terms of a non-issue), assume something like this could happen on your sailing. I agree it can happen, it just seems with Omicron spreading like it is, the chances of 50 people testing positive and that shutting stuff down is a higher chance. I could be wrong and all goes well next week, but I didn't want to take the risk with an already hesitant husband. I booked for the lower capacity and it seems all I hear about is how crowded the ships are and long lines on here. That already had me hesitant mixed with not being able to AO because of the lower capacity in AO but higher capacity on ship. Now ports closing? Just didn't seem worth it anymore. We are all bummed but we are looking at maybe a short beach vacation instead. Advantages of living in Florida. Neesa and ChrisK2793 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruz Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 10 hours ago, deep1 said: Reportedly: 50% FCC + Refundable On board Credit of 2 nights costs.... This really does sound like RC is trying to make right on such an unfortunate situation. Although it's got to be super disappointing, I personally would be happy just to be on the ship. But, I'm in freezing cold Ohio and haven't been on a cruise in almost 3 years. At this point, I would be happy to just be on a cruise to nowhere. Baked Alaska and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 5 hours ago, need2cruz said: This really does sound like RC is trying to make right on such an unfortunate situation. Although it's got to be super disappointing, I personally would be happy just to be on the ship. But, I'm in freezing cold Ohio and haven't been on a cruise in almost 3 years. At this point, I would be happy to just be on a cruise to nowhere. Basically getting back 6 of the 8 nights and still get to be aboard. Limited yes but better than sitting in 30 degree weather... SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 15 hours ago, Matt said: This week has been a good reminder for everyone that is going on a cruise until further notice to expect the unexpected. We were lucky that most of the summer and fall was largely uninterrupted, but those of us who went on cruises back in June and July anticipated more changes regularly. So if you have a cruise booked at all going forward, until Covid is akin to Zika now (in terms of a non-issue), assume something like this could happen on your sailing. Matt want to take a quick moment to thank you for all you do. It doesn't go unnoticed. I'm thankful for a place to go with real info instead of the "OMG" ficticious nonsense I see elsewhere... Ok , you can get back to keeping us informed now... Clover18, SPS, SebagoSue and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 16 hours ago, IzzyB said: I do think they upped the capacity too fast, that is just my personal opinion. This wouldn't have been avoided with lower capacities. Just a lot of bad luck and timing for those on those cruises that happened to occur right when omicron got its grip. Neesa and Pattycruise 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: This wouldn't have been avoided with lower capacities. Just a lot of bad luck and timing for those on those cruises that happened to occur right when omicron got its grip. Absolutely spot on assessment. Time in life is everything. This Will pass very quickly. Just sucks for the people on ships right now and the next couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Lea Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 On 12/23/2021 at 7:20 AM, need2cruz said: This really does sound like RC is trying to make right on such an unfortunate situation. Although it's got to be super disappointing, I personally would be happy just to be on the ship. But, I'm in freezing cold Ohio and haven't been on a cruise in almost 3 years. At this point, I would be happy to just be on a cruise to nowhere. My son and I were on this cruise. Once we got over the disappointment of not getting to go to Curacao or Aruba, we still had an awesome time. The weather was gorgeous (we're from CT, so spending Dec in 80 degrees was heaven) and CocoCay was fun. The compensation they offered really did make up for it. We were concerned about the growing Covid cases onboard, of course, but since most were the entertainment crew members, we hoped it wouldn't spread too rapidly among the guests. I have since read that testing/quarantining among affected guests wasn't so efficient, so they really need to do a better job when it comes to that. Overall, it was a great Christmas cruise, especially for the price. My feeling is, if we'd vacationed anywhere else, we would've been in the vicinity of just as many Covid-positive people, the only difference is we wouldn't have been aware of it. So it's a matter of not going on a trip at all or knowing the risk. This was our first vacation since before Covid and I was tired of trying to wait it out. I'm glad we went. AlmondFarmer, Ampurp85, need2cruz and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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