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1 hour ago, wemjam said:

I found it interesting that it specifically mentions non-vaccinated guests having to wear masks too (in certain circumstances).  I had not heard anything about that.  One more reason I personally would not cruise if not vaccinated.  Wearing a mask around does not sound like fun at all!  It was a good day when we got to take them off finally, that was like having a vacation right there!

That's the same policy that is in place right now. I just got of the Horizon and my daughter had an exemption.

1 hour ago, bdever said:

Heard mask policy has not been enforced on the Vista, Horizon or Breeze with kids under 12, Although there are some adults choosing to wear them. 

There's nothing to enforce. Masks are optional except in certain places.

3 minutes ago, Shayhooper said:

OK, so I am confused regarding cruises NOT leaving from Florida or Texas for July and August.  Previously they were not allowing ANY unvaccinated passengers.  Now it appears that they will allow up to 5% to be unvaccinated.

 

Please correct me if I am wrong.  If I am understanding correctly, I might have to cancel our 8/21 Panorama cruise out of Long Beach. The only reason why we booked was because they were not allowing unvaccinated passengers.

100% is for Alaska cruises only

9 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said:

So if you are vaccinated and come down with Covid before your cruise, you can show your vaccination card and be good to embark?  Any questions on the health questionnaire that would circumvent that?  I'm trying to figure out the protocol, thanks!

Only if you lie on the health questionnaire .

We went on 2 bubble tours. The tours were both enjoyable and priced the same as regular tours. There were 2 options per port the first was a beach or water excursion and the other was an animal adventure with some sightseeing.

48 minutes ago, TalkinCrusin said:

I’ve been calling Carnival on a regular basis while waiting on my toddler’s exemption, here is what I know.

 

1)      They are working in order of cruise date, as of 07/19, they are finalizing cursing exemptions for 07/31. Carnival was working on the 07/30 on 07/17 and 07/15 on 07/07. It’s slow progress, but it’s better than before.

 

2)      Carnival is required by federal regulations to consider adults who do not get vaccines due to religious reasons, so adult without shots will get approvals. The caveat here is that these individuals will be required to pay for additional COVID tests (150 pp), get travel insurance (not cheap), and they will not be able to disembark at ports unless it’s for bubble tours (limited). This may be price or convenience restrictive for many unvaccinated adults, so a lot of people opt out.

 

3)      Exemptions are first come first serve, they don’t have actuaries calculating profitability by cabin and cruiser demographic.

On the July 10th Horizon the adults were the last to get approved.  The children were approved within a couple of weeks of when they applied and the adults didn't get approved until the last few days.  There are very few adults that qualify for a medical or religious exemption so the ones that I spoke with or on the roll call just didn't want to get the shot.

5 hours ago, Julienatul said:

I dont think your toddler will be approved. I heard they are not approving younger than 4 because they cannot wear a mask properly. I can tell you there were no kids under about the age of 4-5 on my July 4th sailing. Zero babies, Zero toddlers. 

There were plenty on the July 10th cruise.

4 hours ago, tiffy0428 said:

I will have a one year old when I sail in February and I hope she doesn't have restrictions. How much harm can a one year old cause

There was a baby that was 6 months that was in front of us in the exemption line at check in and the were also a few toddlers.  We had one next to us at dinner who had just turned 2. At the comedy show there was a family who had 6, 4 and a 2 year old.  The comedian talked with the 6 year old.

1 minute ago, broberts said:

Is there any data that deals with the safety of a third shot?

There's a number of studies in the UK that have been completed and right now there are a few being done right now in the US. 

The 72 hour health assessment had to be printed out and shown at boarding.  It's the standard COVID form and if someone has been out of the country in the last 14 days they will be tested at the port with the group that received exemptions.

52 minutes ago, kdr69 said:

Im not sure they are allowing that up here.  as John Heald would say FFS!  Think there would be a better consensus given the number of vaccines out there and availability of them.  Here in Alberta there were times when shipments were delayed making the next vaccine available the go to vaccine.  Now there are availabilities but at the time most people just wanted to get jabbed.  Im Lucky in that I got Moderna first and then Pfizer so im in that recognized vaccination category but i can understand the frustration with those that had a AZ blend.

Not sure if the policy will last too long but if does anyone can get a shot in the US if needed.  It won't help everyone but the option is there.  When I got my extra shot there were plenty of people without appointments that flew in just to get vaccinated.

13 hours ago, sailingships said:

So they can ask they just cant deny service and Carnival is using the wording of the CDCs CSO about the 95%/5% . After July 18 maybe this will change.

 

Meanwhile everyone should have to present the 72 hour neg PCR test results to board. 

They certainly denied people on my cruise out of Miami. There were some adult that received an exemption but most didn't.

8 minutes ago, Joe817 said:

Can you post a link? I'd like to read it, and have no idea where to start looking. Thanks.

Section 381.00316, Florida Statutes, is created to read:  381.00316 COVID-19 vaccine documentation.— (1) A business entity, as defined in s. 768.38 to include any business operating in this state, may not require patrons or customers to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination or post-infection recovery to gain access to, entry upon, or service from the business operations in this state. This subsection does not otherwise restrict businesses from instituting screening protocols consistent with authoritative or controlling government-issued guidance to protect public health.

https://casetext.com/statute/florida-statutes/title-xxix-public-health/chapter-381-public-health-general-provisions/section-38100316-covid-19-vaccine-documentation

1 hour ago, MrMarc said:

I have read the Florida Law, and if there is an exemption I didn't see it.

There are only 2 sentences and it's the entire second sentence.

2 minutes ago, MrMarc said:

I don't think there is an exemption for rules or laws in the Florida laws.  They have been getting around it by using the Federal requirement of percentage of unvaccinated.  Now, assuming the 11th Court of Appeals doesn't act, there will be no requirement, so the Florida Law could be enforced differently. 

Read the law.  There is an exemption and the guidance from the CDC is all they need. It doesn't have to be mandatory from the CDC.

5 minutes ago, MrMarc said:

Because they would be able to ask without jumping through the hoops, and I question whether or not the fact that there will be no regulations they have to follow will change the dynamics of Florida allowing companies to refuse service if they have no required percentages.  It will change from them having to be 95%/5% to them choosing to be.  So they will be choosing to refuse service instead of being required to.  The Texas law specifically exempts following Federal rules or guidelines, but they could choose whatever percentages they thought would allow as more unvaccinated people, but so many that they scare off the vaccinated people.  It isn't rocket science, it's closer to needing a fortune teller on staff.

What hoops? They just said they required and people complied.  The Florida Law does have an  exemption for guidance so again it doesn't matter. Also, Carnival has stated that they're a family company and if it was up to them there would be more children so the NCL is irrelevant.

9 minutes ago, MrMarc said:

trying to look at the NCL suit against Florida. 

Why would that matter? Carnival had no problem requiring proof of vaccination in Florida.

3 minutes ago, WhaleTailFlCruiser said:

 

No one knows if there are any positive cases so just assuming and well assumptions are the mother of all **** ups. Carnival is following their protocols and it clearly is working. 

 

People just need to chill. 

I definitely agree with this. The protocols seem to be working and they're being proactive in their handling of the situation.  Closing the stores on the last day proves safety is a priority.

7 minutes ago, cruisequeen4ever said:

Wow, Carnival’s handling of this seems vastly different from Celebrity. Celebrity seemed so transparent when there were cases. Of course we don’t know for sure that the Horizon has a positive case, but it sure seems suspicious with the hall closed off and now the shops closed and no real answers. I hope we do get some answers. Maybe someone boarding the next cruise can find out?

It was very difficult getting an answer but guest services said that there were a few people that worked in the shops tha weren't feeling well so they were all tested and are now isolated. 

8 minutes ago, BonnieH said:

Our family of 5 (including a 2 year old) is scheduled for the Elation in October.  I called this morning to ask about canceling and was told if I cancel today, then I would not get a full refund (both cabins are paid in full).  Hopefully an announcement about October will come early next week so we can cancel and get our $$ back.

My oldest daughter and my 2 year old grandson were originally supposed to be on the Horizon with us this week but I am glad we just took our 10 year old.  It would have been just too much with a toddler.

1 minute ago, TNcruising02 said:

Did you and your family have to take a covid test on your way back to the US port?

Just my daughter who's unvaccinated had to take one today. The process was well organized. Everyone had to where a mask, the seats were separated for social distancing and when people got up the chairs were cleaned.

On 7/15/2021 at 3:45 PM, lazydayz said:

Internet is awful.  Keep getting kicked off.  Not worth it unless you have a real need.

What package did you get because we haven't had any issues on premium watching YouTube videos or video chatting.

Today is the last sea day and the shops are closed. There was someone that asked during Donkeys Q&A but he said he would talk with the gentleman after the show.  I haven't had a chance to ask anyone.

14 hours ago, wasidremin said:

So, we had an October cruise on the Marti Gras lined up.  I have an eight and a five year old.  I am not sure what we would do without kids clubs and self wondering around the ports.  I am interested to here other peoples experience on the ships.  

The bubble tours turned out to be great. The rest of the activities on the ship besides the Dr Seaus events were open except they had to repaint one of the pools so it was closed for 2 days.  The only thing we didn't get to do was go to dinner in Aruba but it we all are having a great cruise.

4 minutes ago, surfone said:

So your steward or other crew you've seen on your deck haven't mentioned the number of possible people who have tested positive?  I'm guessing they are not allowed to discuss though...I hope you enjoy the rest of your cruise.  

We're definitely having a great time.  I haven't come right and asked about COVID but if there was an issue in our area they probably would have had my daughter take a test. 

3 minutes ago, jfunk138 said:

Is the door locked?  Can you take a peek inside?  

It's open and it looks empty.