DCL opts in to voluntary CDC program

[yowcruiser]

Nothing to add - just stating the fact that DCL has opted in.

 

[iowadisneyfamily]

What does this change from the current restrictions? When i click on Norweigen (who doesn't require masks), they show they are "opted in" too. I wonder if this means they will change their mask policy again?

 

[Calantha]

What does this change from the current restrictions?

Nothing. Cruise Lines that did not opt in would still be listed but grayed out as "no information".

 

[iowadisneyfamily]

The fact that Royal Caribbean and Norwegian are on the list makes me wonder if this was the "opt in" from earlier in the year.

 

[yowcruiser]

What does this change from the current restrictions?

You will hear a few different views on this... It all depends on the ships vaccination status, and color scheme. In some cases, it states that KN95 style masks should be provided to passengers, and arrival testing mandatory if the ship has a certain # of cases onboard. In others, it does lessen the indoor masking requirements... Ultimately, the CDC sets the minimum standards and cruise lines can choose to meet or exceed these guidelines... and arguably, DCL has been doing more than the bare minimum required by the CDC... In my mind, it does not change much at this time...

 

[Calantha]

The fact that Royal Caribbean and Norwegian are on the list makes me wonder if this was the "opt in" from earlier in the year.

Agree, today was the opt-in deadline and the graph is dated yesterday. I wouldn't expect an accurate view until mid-next week with the Federal Holiday.

 

[yowcruiser]

Agree, today was the opt-in deadline and the graph is dated yesterday. I wouldn't expect an accurate view until mid-next week with the Federal Holiday.

The DCL opt-in, as well as Carnivals was just added today. NCL opted in earlier. The only major that has not opted in yet is RCL... according to the Dashboard

 

[Calantha]

The DCL opt-in, as well as Carnivals was just added today. NCL opted in earlier. The only major that has not opted in yet is RCL... according to the Dashboard

Yes, I see it now. It is down in the footnotes - if there is a little cross thingy next to a ship they aren't opted in yet.

 

[DisneYE]

You will hear a few different views on this... It all depends on the ships vaccination status, and color scheme. In some cases, it states that KN95 style masks should be provided to passengers, and arrival testing mandatory if the ship has a certain # of cases onboard. In others, it does lessen the indoor masking requirements... Ultimately, the CDC sets the minimum standards and cruise lines can choose to meet or exceed these guidelines... and arguably, DCL has been doing more than the bare minimum required by the CDC... In my mind, it does not change much at this time...

What about boosters? is there a chance DCL and the cruise lines will add boosters as part of the vax status?
That would throw a wrench on our upcoming cruise as neither my DD or I are boosted. DW and DMIL are but me and DD decided not to after checking with our doctor.

 

[yowcruiser]

What about boosters? is there a chance DCL and the cruise lines will add boosters as part of the vax status?
That would throw a wrench on our upcoming cruise as neither my DD or I are boosted. DW and DMIL are but me and DD decided not to after checking with our doctor.

I will not speculate on what DCL will do regarding booster. However, Safe Passage has been updated to allow one to indicate their booster status. CDC is not making it mandatory, but it does impact whether a ship can meet the new CDC "Vaccination Standard of excellence"

 

[Cruising Engineer]

According to the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html

Get Vaccinated and Stay Up to Date
Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.

Fully vaccinated means a person has received their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines.

 

[laceltris3]

We are sailing RC for spring break next month and received notice yesterday they are planning on operating as highly vaccinated under the new program and that masking indoors would be optional for fully vaccinated individuals. Masking will still be required for all kids in youth programs.

 

[dreynolds1982]

Hoping this means Disney will drop the indoor mask requirement for fully vaxed like most others seem to be doing. Also hopes this means Disney will start to allow pre-embarkation testing (2 days prior) but we shall see.

 

[iowadisneyfamily]

I will not speculate on what DCL will do regarding booster. However, Safe Passage has been updated to allow one to indicate their booster status. CDC is not making it mandatory, but it does impact whether a ship can meet the new CDC "Vaccination Standard of excellence"

Where is this area too add the booster?

 

[iowadisneyfamily]

I will not speculate on what DCL will do regarding booster. However, Safe Passage has been updated to allow one to indicate their booster status. CDC is not making it mandatory, but it does impact whether a ship can meet the new CDC "Vaccination Standard of excellence"

Where is the area in safe passage can you add your booster?

 

[mmouse37]

Last month when I was doing Safe Passage check in it already had my vaccination card info from our September cruise so I just re-uploaded my updated card which showed my booster.

MJ

 

[yowcruiser]

Where is the area in safe passage can you add your booster?

when you enter your vaccination details, there is a checkbox to add details on boosters. Note that if you already have a Safe Passage profile, it may not allow you to update your profile at this time.

 

[MermaidsMom]

According to the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html

Get Vaccinated and Stay Up to Date
Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.

Fully vaccinated means a person has received their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines.

“Fully Vaccinated=
2 weeks after final dose in primary series.”
Primary series is the vaccines without boosters. Boosters are not required for travel on cruise ships.

 

[Kwami]

“Fully Vaccinated=
2 weeks after final dose in primary series.”
Primary series is the vaccines without boosters. Boosters are not required for travel on cruise ships.

However, boosters are required to achieve the best vaccination status in the CDC's new program and that might be required in order to lift certain restrictions.

 

[Cruising Engineer]

“Fully Vaccinated=
2 weeks after final dose in primary series.”
Primary series is the vaccines without boosters. Boosters are not required for travel on cruise ships.

I was showing the current CDC definitions for the new voluntary cruise line requirement to achieve the standards set.