I absolutely think people don't like the policies that were released and are cancelling. I don't agree that those who are fine with it will see a couple youtube videos or posts and all of a sudden everyone starts thinking how much it all sucks in comparison to what we see in the UK.
.. and there are families like mine who have had covid ( and those that haven't) that would like to cruise with their kids without the vaccine mandate. It will probably even out. I think in general cruise lines have a long road ahead until they are back to normal. If you want a cruise with no restrictions and no kids there are plenty of options.
Agree to disagree, I guess. I think there certainly are people who, right now, think that they are totally cool with the policies, but might have buyer’s remorse after seeing some videos of the policies in action.
I think there certainly are people who, right now, think that they are totally cool with the policies, but might have buyer’s remorse after seeing some videos of the policies in action.
Except you can already see the policies go watch the UK cruise. Only difference is no vaccination requirement. They even show the covid testing requirement in the vlog I watched in the terminal.
These videos exist, the policies can already been viewed in videos and blog reviews, and nothing really different is happening in the US except with the removal of testing for those vaccinated (which is more relaxed then the UK).
If for no other reason than most people who wind up going on those cruises with the protocols in place are probably big fans who will produce videos with a positive slant regardless.
That’s not my point (e.g., “new” videos vs. UK videos).
My point is that now some people know for sure that their Aug/Sept/Oct cruise is going to happen (as opposed to the limbo they’ve been in), they might be initially “all-in” until they watch any video (be it a newly-produced one, or one from the UK) where they see the protocols in action.
But again, I agree with you that DCL isn’t anticipating a wave of negative videos when the U.S. cruises resume. If for no other reason than most people who wind up going on those cruises with the protocols in place are probably big fans who will produce videos with a positive slant regardless.
Just a guess, but I think DCL is keeping this refund option open only for a limited time because they have no interest in letting people cancel post-PIF with full refunds any longer than they (DCL) have to. I’m sure that screws with a lot of logistics wholly separate and apart from anything to do with COVID.
Masks for the vaccinated? No wonder why there’s so much vaccine hesitancy out there. What’s the point of getting a shot if you have to follow all the same rules as if you’re not vaccinated? I’m out. I’ll go to NCL. I’m not paying over $3k for a four night vacation just to wear a mask.
Other cruise lines are doing it with a bracelet. Give vaccinated people a bracelet like at Disney theme park after hours events. The people policing it will be the very same people that are now going to be telling all the people with their noses out to pull their masks up.How on earth do you expect them to keep track of who is and who isn't vaccinated, and who would you put in the position of policing that onboard. I wouldn't take that job for anything. And how often will you actually be wearing that mask. If you are dining, it's off....if you are drinking, it's off....if you are in your cabin, it's off....if you're watching a show, get a snack or drink....it's off while consuming.
Just to clarify, on the UK sailings you’re not allowed to eat or drink while in the cinema or theatre due to the mask requirement.How on earth do you expect them to keep track of who is and who isn't vaccinated, and who would you put in the position of policing that onboard. I wouldn't take that job for anything. And how often will you actually be wearing that mask. If you are dining, it's off....if you are drinking, it's off....if you are in your cabin, it's off....if you're watching a show, get a snack or drink....it's off while consuming.
Other cruise lines are doing it with a bracelet. Give vaccinated people a bracelet like at Disney theme park after hours events. The people policing it will be the very same people that are now going to be telling all the people with their noses out to pull their masks up.
On Royal Caribbean they are doing the bracelets. However, in general areas where both vaccinated and unvaccinated can mingle, masks must be worn indoors by all. They have set up some areas that are only accessible to vaccinated guests. When in those areas only, they are free to remove their masks. So it's not the same thing.
And how often will you actually be wearing that mask. If you are dining, it's off....if you are drinking, it's off....if you are in your cabin, it's off....if you're watching a show, get a snack or drink....it's off while consuming.
This is not Disney's first time at this. They are well aware of the actions of the wannabe rule breakers and will take steps to stop it. For people who then think that they are just going to sit down at a table and take their mask off. If Disney is OK with it, they will let it go. If Disney decides that it is a problem they will do like they did at WDW and tell you that the mask has to be on except when actively eating or drinking and that can mean in between bites. AT WDW it meant don't take the mask off until after your food arrived at the table and put it on after you are done eating.Just to clarify, on the UK sailings you’re not allowed to eat or drink while in the cinema or theatre due to the mask requirement.
DCL's raison d'etre isn't policing guests. They'll do it when they have to, but they like to keep that kind of thing minimal. They're engineering their mask mandate to keep policing to a minimum. Everyone masked, which makes it less likely for some guests to try to shirk (because everyone else would notice and look at them), and it makes any needed enforcement much easier (no arguing about the bracelet being left in the stateroom, no kids mad that their older brother doesn't have to wear a mask but they do, etc).This is not Disney's first time at this. They are well aware of the actions of the wannabe rule breakers and will take steps to stop it. For people who then think that they are just going to sit down at a table and take their mask off. If Disney is OK with it, they will let it go. If Disney decides that it is a problem they will do like they did at WDW and tell you that the mask has to be on except when actively eating or drinking and that can mean in between bites. AT WDW it meant don't take the mask off until after your food arrived at the table and put it on after you are done eating.
I'm reading that mask compliance is good on the Magic and is being enforced. Is anyone hearing otherwise? My husband wants to cancel our September Western right now due to the unknown number of unvaccinated guests and switch to another line that is sailing with 95% vaccinated. I'm trying to take a more measured approach to the stay/cancel evaluation, but lack of mask compliance/enforcement would be a deal breaker for me as well.