[Gen.Blather]

I know the owner of a travel agency. She said that the requirements of a Covid test within 72 hours of doing anything is ridiculous. Also multiple tests can be required while on the cruise before going ashore. She is not recommending any cruises. Normally she goes on cruises four or five times a year. She has stopped entirely.

You could get exposed to Covid on any flight and end up trapped almost anywhere. Also, the cruises are making passengers wear a mask full time.

The cruise business is not going to be around very long.

[George from New England]

One hell of a curse, thank you ChiComs.

[Capt. Tom]

snip...You could get exposed to Covid on any flight and end up trapped almost anywhere. Also, the cruises are making passengers wear a mask full time.

The cruise business is not going to be around very long.

In England if you go on a cruise against the Health Organization's warning not to go , and you get screwed up your TRAVEL INSURANCE will not cover it.
I would not be surprised if American Travel Insurers don't have the same exclusions. -Tom

[Capt. Tom]

I know the owner of a travel agency. She said that the requirements of a Covid test within 72 hours of doing anything is ridiculous. Also multiple tests can be required while on the cruise before going ashore. She is not recommending any cruises. Normally she goes on cruises four or five times a year. She has stopped entirely.

I have been holding off on questioning my Travel agent about the cruise business, until after the CDCs next cruise ship regulations come out ,which should be coming in a few weeks.

If the CDC Regulations are more stringent, I would not be surprised if she goes out of business. - Tom