Ksucat Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Anyone hear anything whether or not RCL is going to change to requiring booster shot? I am boostered, but have family members who are not (and probably won't). Sailing March 27th 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxFan Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 I would imagine that if the CDC comes out and says you need a booster to be considered "fully vaccinated' then yes. Until that time I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Nothing has been announced or hinted by Royal Caribbean HBCcruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK2793 Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/more-cruise-lines-requiring-coronavirus-vaccine-booster.html https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/silversea-azamara-cruise-lines-requiring-booster-shots https://thepointsguy.com/news/more-cruise-lines-require-covid-booster/ https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Silversea-Azamara-require-Covid-booster https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/6676/ https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-cruise-line-will-follow-cdc-if-booster-shot-is-required/64647 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDW1204 Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 @ChrisK2793 recently posted on another post what is just starting by other cruise lines and might be followed by the bigger ones. We'll all have to wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AspiringCruisePlanner Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Carnival said in the letter, “The CDC has strongly recommended that individuals obtain a COVID-19 booster vaccination, when eligible. Should the CDC definition of fully vaccinated evolve to require the booster shot, our policy will adapt accordingly.” And this from the CDC director. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2022/01/05/press-briefing-by-white-house-covid-19-response-team-and-public-health-officials-77/ "individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they’ve received their primary series. That definition is not changing." It seems to me the CDC is being very careful not to change this definition of "fully vaccinated" as they are aware of the many implications it has to travel, government workers, and the general public. Unless they change this definition - which the director has no desire to do - I don't expect Royal, Carnival, or other larger cruise lines to adjust their vaccine mandates. Carnival does mention the possibility of port authorities modifying their own vaccine mandates. However, the fact that they've allowed unvaccinated kids go on sanctioned excursions with no problem, I don't forsee this issue coming to a head in the near future. It's not as surprising that Silversea or Azamara is mandating boosters. They somewhat cater to an older crowd and generally have longer and more remote/exotic itineraries. Imagine being in Antarctica with very little medical resources and you have even a handful of covid patients. The extra edge of protection that the booster shot provides from infection or serious symptoms may be necessary for these cruise lines. BowTieBrigade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTieBrigade Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 @AspiringCruisePlannerI hope you’re right. I have 4 trips on the horizon and would love to actually keep them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Cruise lines face quite the conundrum with boosters with so many countries having very different guidance for them, especially for kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Well Europe for one will be interesting. Currently in Italy, your last shot of vaccine has to be within the last 9 months and I believe I read come February, it has to be within the past 6 months. There are rumors though that before tourist season sets in, this will be dropped. If it isn’t dropped, that means a booster will be required to fall within their 6 month period for most Americans. We’ve got a cruise out of Rome this October. It also will visit Israel-who also has strict vaccination requirements. I’m watching closely on this one. Not thrilled about a booster. I’ll do it to travel this year (2 international trips) but no more after that. I’m done with this stupid virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksucat Posted January 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 Thank you everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBCcruiser Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 Recent data show that less than half (41.8%) of vaccinated people have received their boosters. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/pharmacy/states-ranked-by-booster-rates.html. Requiring boosters at this point may not be a good business decision for some cruise lines. Princess sent out a survey asking about boosters a few weeks ago. Has Royal done the same yet? WAAAYTOOO, Neesa and BowTieBrigade 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 13 hours ago, HBCcruiser said: Princess sent out a survey asking about boosters a few weeks ago. Has Royal done the same yet? If they have, I haven't heard/seen anything yet HBCcruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 The fact RC announced (thanks @Matt for posting that) they expect to get profitable starting this summer (and be cash flow positive this spring) tells me they aren't going to introduce new restrictions. Ksucat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBCcruiser Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Matt said: If they have, I haven't heard/seen anything yet If anyone would have gotten a survey, I am sure it would have been you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 For our Canadian friends WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSB_Z51 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Not to be controversial, does anyone think the vaccine mandate will quietly go away ever or will it be a requirement indefinitely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksucat Posted February 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 I hope/think it will go away eventually. WAAAYTOOO, fireclan and HBCcruiser 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Yes, eventually it will go away. Probably not this year though WAAAYTOOO, jticarruthers and fireclan 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt From Canada Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 2 hours ago, JSB_Z51 said: Not to be controversial, does anyone think the vaccine mandate will quietly go away ever or will it be a requirement indefinitely? You got me ... I hate making predictions, but this time I am compelled to (in a bid to save my sanity ... I have been cooped up too long). COVID-19 hopefully will become something like the flu. Some will choose to get vaccinated (especially the most vulnerable), others will choose a possible infection and hopefully not become too ill. For many years, I did not get a flu shot. I was young and able to sweat through the 2 or 3 days. When our parents started getting older, we got flu shots to protect others (not really ourselves). With a 92 year old spectacular Father-in-law living with us and a newborn grandchild close by, we keep our sleeves rolled up and anyone can inject us with any vaccine they want to ... not for ourselves, so much, but for some very precious people. From a cruising perspective, there will not be a requirement (eventually). If there is none for flu, measles, diphtheria, polio, etc, I can not see there being one for COVID-19 ... it is just a matter of time. A very hopeful Curt from Canada RWDW1204, WAAAYTOOO, fireclan and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuttMutt Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 On 2/5/2022 at 6:46 AM, JSB_Z51 said: Not to be controversial, does anyone think the vaccine mandate will quietly go away ever or will it be a requirement indefinitely? They are already starting to work on a combination flu covid booster if that says anything. But It's going to be a numbers game. Numbers go down and stay down then it probably will not be required. The opposite is also true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorskin76 Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 On 2/5/2022 at 9:20 AM, smokeybandit said: Yes, eventually it will go away. Probably not this year though Well hopefully they plan to extend FCC's beyond this year Ogilthorpe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 What’s your take on this..it seems like there skirting around saying it, by not saying it.. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 All depends on point of view, life in Florida basically went back to normal over a year ago so all of this stuff feels weird to a Floridian. Cruiser4Life, WAAAYTOOO, Ogilthorpe and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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