[Capt. Tom]

I’m amazed of the numbers of people who will accept these health requirements. I’m also amazed at those who are not afraid of boarding a ship but are afraid of traveling through Florida to get to the ship. So many are convinced that wearing a mask is more effective than a vaccine.

Just the other day I asked my son if he was interested in going to Bermuda in November if I got him and his wife a nice cabin, he thanked me, but said he would not get on any cruise ship with the present covid -19 requirements for passengers.

That attitude is widespread amongst cruisers and will slow down the recovery of the cruise lines.
Especially if you have organizations like the CDC, and the press beating the drums for more restrictions. -Tom

[DugwayDuke]

Capt. Tom wrote: “Just the other day I asked my son if he was interested in going to Bermuda in November if I got him and his wife a nice cabin, he thanked me, but said he would not get on any cruise ship with the present covid -19 requirements for passengers.”

“That attitude is widespread amongst cruisers and will slow down the recovery of the cruise lines.
Especially if you have organizations like the CDC, and the press beating the drums for more restrictions.”

I’m not so sure the blame for the restrictions rests with the press and the CDC. If you visit CruiseCritic.Com, by far those not in favor of those restrictions are in the minority. Those in favor fall into two categories. Either they’re terrified of CV or they feel that the cruise lines should do everything the CDC requests in order to resume cruising. Anyone who posts criticism of these restrictions is accused of being a science denier or someone who doesn’t care about others. Post criticism and you’re immediately confronted by rote repetition of the CDC/Politician/Media talking points. Right now, many are up in arms against Florida removing restrictions since they believe that will make it too unsafe to travel through Florida to get to the ports.

[Captain Walker]

I would think the bigger concern would be the concern about disembarking in the event of an outbreak on board.

Who wants to spend several weeks on board a ship looking for a port of call that will accept the passengers if the ship has reported an outbreak? I find it hard to believe that an international protocol hasn't been put in place for this.

[entropy12]

Offer free 6 drinks a day, and a crowd is likely to show up.

[The Iceman Cometh]

That attitude is widespread amongst cruisers and will slow down the recovery of the cruise lines.

My cruise has been delayed until next May. I doubt it happens. Mask requirements on a cruise? Effffff that.