Happygcruiser

It was the wristband. I try to claim the insurance, but the phone number they gave worth nothing, and to the email claim I received an answer only yesterday, 6 days after sending it. But I try, and keep you updated. The atmosphere was good, crew really paid attention to social distancing, mask wearing, etc. The biggest difference was that there were only 1400 passengers on a ship, designed for 6300... No crowds, relaxed atmosphere. And main dining rooms were not available for breakfast and lunch. So only buffet or specialty places. I would go again for sure. Given the price es

Hello! We went through Switzerland. So avoided Austria. There was no border control at all. Not at all at any borders.

Happened with us:

We spent last week on board of Grandiosa. We encountered 2 last minute itinerary changes, and also to end the cruise in an interesting way, the activated "COVID measures". First the order of the ports were changed, then we were not allowed to leave the ship in Naples, so we sailed instead of a sea-day to Messina also. We had a test 48 hrs before leaving, and at the port in Genova. Then one on the ship in Valetta, and an optional PCR test in Palermo (to be able to return home), the PCR costed 80 EUR/person. During the cruise you HAVE to wear the wristbands they provide. F

I was about to board on the 13th in Marseilles. Nothing yet here...

https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2020/03/12/outrage-after-cruise-ship-arrives-from-italy-to-spains-mallorca-before-3000-travellers-allowed-to-tour-palma-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/

MSC still sells the cruise as last minute. WITH THE ORIGINAL ITINERARY!!! 169EUR for an inside cabin... They are crazy...

Today I changed my booking. The lack of information was frustrating. So november I go to Divina. I hope everybody will be safe!

You are right. Sorry. It showed the planned position or the actual...

It seems it’s in Malta now still.

Would be nice... My father is afraid... He is 80 years old, and I understand that he doesn't want this cruise anymore...

Im not sure that this cruise will go anywhere at all... https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51810673

Im leaving on it on the 13th from Marseille. No info yet... Of course a bit worried...