Encouraged Not Required

[solocruzin]

https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/25066-cdc-set-to-approve-itineraries-longer-than-7-days.html

 

 

 

 

 

[ProgRockCruiser]

I'm guessing the new/updated CSO might drop after 5pm today?

[Lee Cruiser]

Looking forward to seeing the new wording and information

[Lee Cruiser]

I wonder if these supposed new guidelines have anything to do with the mediation from the lawsuit

[BlerkOne]

6 hours ago, Lee Cruiser said:

I wonder if these supposed new guidelines have anything to do with the mediation from the lawsuit

My guess is No.

[hurricane0226]

Good news for longer cruises

[Earthworm Jim]

The vaccine for 98% crew/95% passengers has always been optional since they announced it, that's nothing new. It's just an alternative if the cruise line wants to skip the simulated voyages step. If a vaccine is required for a cruise, it will be the cruise line's decision, not a CDC requirement.

Edited May 22, 2021 by Earthworm Jim

[mondello]

2 minutes ago, Earthworm Jim said:

The vaccine for 98% crew/95% passengers has always been optional since they announced it, that's nothing new. It's just an alternative if the cruise line wants to skip the simulated voyages step. If a vaccine is required for a cruise, it will be the cruise line's decision, not a CDC requirement.

The people of America are making that decision for them, so far. They cancel from month to month until conditions improve to the point they can safely resume. Also, they sure seem willing to wait long enough to sail without restrictions.

Carnival knew they didn't want to be the mask police. They had enough trouble with bad behavior before Covid-19. Nor do they want reduced capacity. They're not in business to break even.

[huneymoonerz]

1 hour ago, mondello said:

The people of America are making that decision for them, so far. They cancel from month to month until conditions improve to the point they can safely resume. Also, they sure seem willing to wait long enough to sail without restrictions.

Carnival knew they didn't want to be the mask police. They had enough trouble with bad behavior before Covid-19. Nor do they want reduced capacity. They're not in business to break even.

They will attract more desirable travelers w a vax mandate. It's not really about you as a person getting sick vs the ship having to quarantine in their rooms for 23 hours a day. 

Also, for those of us who use travel insurance, I suspect they will not cover unvaccinated people starting soon. It's a no-brainer. 

[bamaone]

33 minutes ago, huneymoonerz said:

They will attract more desirable travelers w a vax mandate. It's not really about you as a person getting sick vs the ship having to quarantine in their rooms for 23 hours a day. 

Also, for those of us who use travel insurance, I suspect they will not cover unvaccinated people starting soon. It's a no-brainer. 

What is a desirable traveler? 

Edited May 22, 2021 by bamaone

[Joe817]

9 minutes ago, bamaone said:

What is a desirable traveler? 

Those that are fully vaccinated? 

[BlerkOne]

3 hours ago, Earthworm Jim said:

The vaccine for 98% crew/95% passengers has always been optional since they announced it, that's nothing new. It's just an alternative if the cruise line wants to skip the simulated voyages step. If a vaccine is required for a cruise, it will be the cruise line's decision, not a CDC requirement.

It's a way to say vaccines are required without saying it.

[cruisingguy007]

1 hour ago, bamaone said:

What is a desirable traveler? 

 According to many on the other sub forums, anyone who doesn't sail with Carnival. We Carnival sailing folk are uncouth heathens who have too much fun.    😎

[Lee Cruiser]

1 hour ago, huneymoonerz said:

They will attract more desirable travelers w a vax mandate. It's not really about you as a person getting sick vs the ship having to quarantine in their rooms for 23 hours a day. 

Also, for those of us who use travel insurance, I suspect they will not cover unvaccinated people starting soon. It's a no-brainer. 

What do you mean by more desirable travelers?

[BlerkOne]

2 hours ago, huneymoonerz said:

Also, for those of us who use travel insurance, I suspect they will not cover unvaccinated people starting soon. It's a no-brainer. 

Many insurance policies already exclude alcohol or drug related accidents, but I guess many people don't bother to read their policies.

[hurricane0226]

9 hours ago, cruisingguy007 said:

 According to many on the other sub forums, anyone who doesn't sail with Carnival. We Carnival sailing folk are uncouth heathens who have too much fun.    😎

And shop at walmart.

[Etta1213]

22 hours ago, hurricane0226 said:

And shop at walmart.

And eat pork rinds?

[Joe817]

5 minutes ago, Etta1213 said:

And eat pork rinds?

Same as pig skins?  Yumm! Love them! 

[BlerkOne]

Nothing beats cracklins!

[coffeebean]

On 5/22/2021 at 1:14 PM, bamaone said:

What is a desirable traveler? 

Fully vaccinated traveler.

[bamaone]

On 5/22/2021 at 11:10 PM, hurricane0226 said:

And shop at walmart.

 

What's the difference between walmart shoppers and those that claim they are not? Being honest or not

[ray98]

LOL....'desirable traveler'.  This place never disappoints.

[PaperSniper4]

On 5/22/2021 at 12:14 PM, bamaone said:

What is a desirable traveler? 

People just like ME!😎

[asalligo]

Carnival has never been about attracting a desirable traveler. That is for other cruise lines. Carnival puts the mass in mass market and I love Carnival, Walmart, Pork Rinds and a good party on the Lido Deck. 

[BlerkOne]

2 minutes ago, asalligo said:

Carnival has never been about attracting a desirable traveler. That is for other cruise lines. Carnival puts the mass in mass market and I love Carnival, Walmart, Pork Rinds and a good party on the Lido Deck. 

Mass market is by far the largest population to draw from so is very desirable. Carnival is anti-elitist.