Karen 3097 Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 Good day. I just joined and was wondering something. We were on a cruise 2019/2020. We absolutly loved it. W have booked another one for December 2022. I was hoping it's all back to normal and there are no restrictions and mandatory mask use. Please let me know of your recent experiences. Thank you all in advanced for any comments you can provide. Happy cursing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 No, not back to normal yet. No mask mandate for passengers but crew all wear them. There are vaccination and testing requirements. Quarantine is a possibility if you develop covid symptoms on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 https://www.royalcaribbean.com/the-healthy-sail-center/getting-ready-to-cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 It's hard to tell what will and won't be gone since things change on a monthly basis. As of right now, you are not required to wear a mask. You do still need to test if your sailing is 6 nights or longer and the vaccine requirement will still be applicable at several departure ports after Sept 5. Best bet is to keep an eye on the boards and news and site and see what changes may come about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 I hate to be one of those.......but I doubt cruises will ever go back to what was "normal" in 2019. Currently there aren't many restrictions, lots of new crew and some changes that work and some that don't. I've sailed under the stricter restrictions, and I am sailing next month under the more relaxed ones. In Dec it very well may be "normal" as things are truly and constantly changing. The important thing is to go into the situation with understanding. Think about if you are willing to cruise with the protocols currently in place, if not then maybe you should wait until everything falls how you want. ellcee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockerDom31 Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 Currently on Oasis…I would say that it’s “normal” in the sense that I am able to fully enjoy my vacation with only minor inconveniences. *Walking around ports with my Vax card and a mask since you don’t really know what other country’s protocols are. Plenty of shops we entered said “masks required” (whether it was enforced was another story) *Getting the testing done (currently on a 9-night sailing so it had to get done regardless) *Crew wearing masks made it hard to understand them sometimes, especially with music blaring in the background The unfortunate part is that even disgusting behavior is “back to normal” - people not washing hands after leaving the bathroom, people not covering coughs and sneezes, people bypassing the washy washy at Windjammer, and don’t even get me started on the amount of finger licking I see at Windjammer!! Ampurp85 and CrimsonCruiser 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 2 hours ago, RockerDom31 said: Currently on Oasis…I would say that it’s “normal” in the sense that I am able to fully enjoy my vacation with only minor inconveniences. *Walking around ports with my Vax card and a mask since you don’t really know what other country’s protocols are. Plenty of shops we entered said “masks required” (whether it was enforced was another story) *Getting the testing done (currently on a 9-night sailing so it had to get done regardless) *Crew wearing masks made it hard to understand them sometimes, especially with music blaring in the background The unfortunate part is that even disgusting behavior is “back to normal” - people not washing hands after leaving the bathroom, people not covering coughs and sneezes, people bypassing the washy washy at Windjammer, and don’t even get me started on the amount of finger licking I see at Windjammer!! Yuck. That is precisely why the windjammer is a “no go” for us. I am one of the people who skips the “washy washy” when I walk through the windjammer but I can guarantee you that I would not be caught dead eating in there (for some of the reasons you mentioned). Normally when I enter that place it’s to either find my kids or make my way to Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen on Freedom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike2608 Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Yuck is the right word, doesn't RC staff make sure people wash their hands? as far as the finger licking goes, does that mean they stick their fingers in the food to taste it and then do it again (like double dipping a chip) SEINFELD? Maybe RC staff should go back to having servers on hand, also anyone who is coughing or sneezing around the food without covering their face should be kicked out of the Windjammer. I have to admit I am feeling reluctant to go to the WJ when I go on my cruise early next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockerDom31 Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, mike2608 said: Yuck is the right word, doesn't RC staff make sure people wash their hands? as far as the finger licking goes, does that mean they stick their fingers in the food to taste it and then do it again (like double dipping a chip) SEINFELD? Maybe RC staff should go back to having servers on hand, also anyone who is coughing or sneezing around the food without covering their face should be kicked out of the Windjammer. I have to admit I am feeling reluctant to go to the WJ when I go on my cruise early next year. They have one person at the entrance at WJ greeting everyone and reminding everyone to washy washy. People either don’t or they “fake” it (they make the effort to turn the water on and then just grab a paper towel to dry off their dry unwashed hands). The finger licking is usually a result of accidentally getting food on their fingers while holding their plate. Thankfully I have not observed anyone not using the tongs to grab the buffet food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 On 8/12/2022 at 5:37 PM, tonyfsu21 said: Yuck. That is precisely why the windjammer is a “no go” for us. I am one of the people who skips the “washy washy” when I walk through the windjammer but I can guarantee you that I would not be caught dead eating in there (for some of the reasons you mentioned). Normally when I enter that place it’s to either find my kids or make my way to Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen on Freedom. Eeewwww. You don’t wash you hands?!?!?!? CrimsonCruiser and BigMac3001 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 I can't say I've ever seen anyone licking their fingers while at the buffet. teddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Pooch said: Eeewwww. You don’t wash you hands?!?!?!? Haha, yes I wash my hands but not to walk into the WJ where I don’t touch or eat anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho and Barb Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 It won’t be back to normal til they bring back the QUEST. We really miss that participation game show mom2mybugs, CrimsonCruiser and Pattycruise 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike2608 Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 that is good to hear regarding the finger thing and not double dipping, but what about people who are coughing and sneezing at the location of the food without covering their mouth or nose. If their coughing or sneezing at the table they are sitting at no big deal. Tables can be wiped clean. I am still so looking forward to my cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 8 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said: Haha, yes I wash my hands but not to walk into the WJ where I don’t touch or eat anything. The only potential issue with this is the knock on effect from those walking behind you, they see you walking straight in and follow your actions and think " well if they aren't washing their hands neither am i" BigMac3001 and Pattycruise 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Ray said: The only potential issue with this is the knock on effect from those walking behind you, they see you walking straight in and follow your actions and think " well if they aren't washing their hands neither am i" Maybe they should stop following my actions walking into the Windjammer and start following my actions walking into the casino. Some people never learn. Pooch and CrimsonCruiser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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