sofietucker Posted May 4, 2021 #101 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I would think that, aside from other considerations, HAL's demographic being at much higher risk simply due to age would drive a 100% vax requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrcruiser Posted May 4, 2021 #102 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Still can not locate any more health information on HAL's web site than the old postings .Does any one have any current information as to protocols on the ships ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido - Lanai Posted May 4, 2021 #103 Share Posted May 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, mcrcruiser said: Still can not locate any more health information on HAL's web site than the old postings .Does any one have any current information as to protocols on the ships ? HAL has made no announcements yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrcruiser Posted May 4, 2021 #104 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Lido - Lanai said: HAL has made no announcements yet. Thanks .We hope that HAL can offer some undated health protocls by next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare The-Inside-Cabin Posted May 4, 2021 #105 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I got this from Crystal for one of my cruises in May 2022 Everyone at Crystal is excited for our return to sea. While our fleet has been paused, we have developed Crystal Clean+ 4.1, an enhanced level of measures that builds on our stringent protocols already in place to help safeguard the well-being of our guests and crew. In addition to negative Covid-19 tests for both guests and crew, reduced capacity, social distancing, mask requirements and health screening questionnaires, new among these measures is a Covid-19 vaccine requirement for all guests. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucrazy Posted May 4, 2021 #106 Share Posted May 4, 2021 11 minutes ago, The-Inside-Cabin said: among these measures is a Covid-19 vaccine requirement for all guests. I am loving this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted May 4, 2021 #107 Share Posted May 4, 2021 HAL has not had a press release since March 16. Before that there was one every week or so. Someone is definitely asleep at the switch. https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/news/2021-press-releases1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 4, 2021 #108 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 hour ago, The-Inside-Cabin said: I got this from Crystal for one of my cruises in May 2022 Everyone at Crystal is excited for our return to sea. While our fleet has been paused, we have developed Crystal Clean+ 4.1, an enhanced level of measures that builds on our stringent protocols already in place to help safeguard the well-being of our guests and crew. In addition to negative Covid-19 tests for both guests and crew, reduced capacity, social distancing, mask requirements and health screening questionnaires, new among these measures is a Covid-19 vaccine requirement for all guests. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted May 4, 2021 #109 Share Posted May 4, 2021 25 minutes ago, Vict0riann said: HAL has not had a press release since March 16. Before that there was one every week or so. Someone is definitely asleep at the switch. https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/news/2021-press-releases1.html Agree - or are they struggling making some very big decisions??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted May 4, 2021 #110 Share Posted May 4, 2021 2 hours ago, The-Inside-Cabin said: I got this from Crystal for one of my cruises in May 2022 Everyone at Crystal is excited for our return to sea. While our fleet has been paused, we have developed Crystal Clean+ 4.1, an enhanced level of measures that builds on our stringent protocols already in place to help safeguard the well-being of our guests and crew. In addition to negative Covid-19 tests for both guests and crew, reduced capacity, social distancing, mask requirements and health screening questionnaires, new among these measures is a Covid-19 vaccine requirement for all guests. Good news on the covid vaccine requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted May 4, 2021 #111 Share Posted May 4, 2021 This continues to be a problem for me with HAL. What do they intend to do? I like to say that I am a loyal customer. I actually have four cruises booked on HAL December 2021 through October 2022. But I also have a Viking cruise booked in 74 days which is a little over two months. Viking was very forthcoming a month ago as to how they intended to sail again. Because of that, it is were I am spending my money. Oddly enough there are HAL cruises scheduled and still being sold for travel in Europe with similar dates. Yet - nothing on protocols! If the Viking cruise goes well (and I am sure it will) those bookings at HAL can be easily moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted May 4, 2021 #112 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 hour ago, kazu said: Agree - or are they struggling making some very big decisions??? I had hoped a change in leadership would result in better strategic thinking and transparency, o’well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted May 4, 2021 #113 Share Posted May 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, KirkNC said: I had hoped a change in leadership would result in better strategic thinking and transparency, o’well. Me too. But he is getting his feet “wet” so to speak. I like what he has said so far so we will see. But a statement, stand, transparency is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted May 4, 2021 #114 Share Posted May 4, 2021 4 hours ago, The-Inside-Cabin said: I got this from Crystal for one of my cruises in May 2022 Everyone at Crystal is excited for our return to sea. While our fleet has been paused, we have developed Crystal Clean+ 4.1, an enhanced level of measures that builds on our stringent protocols already in place to help safeguard the well-being of our guests and crew. In addition to negative Covid-19 tests for both guests and crew, reduced capacity, social distancing, mask requirements and health screening questionnaires, new among these measures is a Covid-19 vaccine requirement for all guests. Note though that the wording is all guests. They have stringent testing and quarantine protocols for crew and are committed to vaccinating as soon as possible but crew vaccinations are not yet guaranteed. They can sail with a few less guests but they cannot sail without a crew, and incidence of covid has been minimal where the protocols are in place even with few people vaccinated. Crystal is quite serious about guest vaccinations; while there is a kids club on board, there is no exception for age, allergy, or any other reason a guest might not be fully vaccinated under any circumstances. Perhaps there will be some teens on board after the Pfizer gets it's EUA for 12 and up. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted May 5, 2021 #115 Share Posted May 5, 2021 We are taking a Seabourn cruise, from Greece, this summer. Seabourn requires everyone on their ship to be fully vaccinated. While that does not apply to HAL, it might offer a hint to the thinking of CCL (and keep in mind that Seabourn and HAL are closely related in terms of management). Hank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoshipmate Posted May 5, 2021 #116 Share Posted May 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, Hlitner said: We are taking a Seabourn cruise, from Greece, this summer. Seabourn requires everyone on their ship to be fully vaccinated. While that does not apply to HAL, it might offer a hint to the thinking of CCL (and keep in mind that Seabourn and HAL are closely related in terms of management). Hank Hello Hank, on a separate matter, we are looking to spend some time in Puerto Vallarta, and remember from some of your posts that you have spent time there and are hopeful you have some information that might be helpful. Please feel free to contact me here on CC or email me at echolakegames at gmail.com. Thanks in advance. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted May 5, 2021 #117 Share Posted May 5, 2021 26 minutes ago, echoshipmate said: Hello Hank, on a separate matter, we are looking to spend some time in Puerto Vallarta, and remember from some of your posts that you have spent time there and are hopeful you have some information that might be helpful. Please feel free to contact me here on CC or email me at echolakegames at gmail.com. Thanks in advance. Doug Doug, Sorry I did not respond to your other post. We are currently in Mexico (at a wonderful All Inclusive where nobody wears masks and folks are allowed to have fun) and I have been spending minimum time online. We will soon be back in the land of COVID paranoia and will try to remember to send you an e-mail. Hank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoshipmate Posted May 5, 2021 #118 Share Posted May 5, 2021 32 minutes ago, Hlitner said: Doug, Sorry I did not respond to your other post. We are currently in Mexico (at a wonderful All Inclusive where nobody wears masks and folks are allowed to have fun) and I have been spending minimum time online. We will soon be back in the land of COVID paranoia and will try to remember to send you an e-mail. Hank Thanks for checking in. Maybe if you can, email me a few of your favorite all inclusive as we want to spend some time looking for a seasonal rental in PV. Retired and wanting to spend some time enjoying new adventures there. Thanks Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrcruiser Posted May 5, 2021 #119 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Here is some info from The PointsGuy.com on cruise line vaccinations https://thepointsguy.com/guide/cruise-line-covid-vaccine-policy/?utm_source=TPG Curated Cruise Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2301482&utm_usr=e9b444a0581d64aac5606a9fd1e234bd02e2b1750bcca50f5200b203a3925386&utm_msg=6f2d5091e3c04c8a80bf5b1d37679a73&utm_date=2021-05-05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 5, 2021 #120 Share Posted May 5, 2021 HAL just opened up Sailings for fully vaccinated passengers. https://www.hollandamerica.com/blog/destinations/europe_new/holland-america-line-to-restart-cruising-from-greece-in-august/?fbclid=IwAR2UwOgUq-x-kkQrBPRRvKzd7MOwF07aFufnDAJCZFzPChIw1KSJEpVqjX0&linkId=117961234 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaic Posted May 5, 2021 #121 Share Posted May 5, 2021 In Greece this August; all PAX required vaccinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrcruiser Posted May 5, 2021 #122 Share Posted May 5, 2021 59 minutes ago, Crazy For Cats said: HAL just opened up Sailings for fully vaccinated passengers. https://www.hollandamerica.com/blog/destinations/europe_new/holland-america-line-to-restart-cruising-from-greece-in-august/?fbclid=IwAR2UwOgUq-x-kkQrBPRRvKzd7MOwF07aFufnDAJCZFzPChIw1KSJEpVqjX0&linkId=117961234 Wow how things change rather quickly .now HAL requiring proof of vaccination . Seems to me a long way to travel for just 7 night cruises .If it were us ,we be looking to add a land or river cruise tour as well ,to make flying there justified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 5, 2021 #123 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Just now, mcrcruiser said: Wow how things change rather quickly .now HAL requiring proof of vaccination . Seems to me a long way to travel for just 7 night cruises .If it were us ,we be looking to add a land or river cruise tour as well ,to make flying there justified Things could change for the Caribbean over the next few weeks/ months. I’ll take a peak at pricing tomorrow but doubt we will book at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 5, 2021 #124 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Take a breath, let the dust settle a bit...as discussed in the other thread, vaccination is required to enter Greece, and the EU. So HAL may be taking advantage of the situation for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrcruiser Posted May 5, 2021 #125 Share Posted May 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Crazy For Cats said: Things could change for the Caribbean over the next few weeks/ months. I’ll take a peak at pricing tomorrow but doubt we will book at this time. Yes they certainly could .If we were living on the East coast we be watching the Caribbean sailings closely for ships leaving Florida ports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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