Hi folks! When I last wrote back in November 2020, I was hoping and praying at that point that our April 2021 cruise would happen…..well, it did not. We were fortunate enough, however, to go to St Thomas for a week on the beach since we already had flights to Miami. Although a week was not nearly long enough, we did our best to just relax and soak up the sun! I know a good majority of people out there have not traveled anywhere for quite some time, so I feel very fortunate that we were FINALLY able to get away, with minor, manageable restrictions in place!!
With that being said, will cruising resume in July?????? I honestly don’t know, but I can finally say that I feel HOPEFUL. Although I personally am not one to get vaccinated, I know many, many people have. For that I say “good for you!” I am happy for anyone and everyone that had the vaccine if it has made you more comfortable, confident and at ease with what’s going on around us. If you are not much of a vaccinator like me, then “good for you, too!” For anyone who says we don’t believe in this virus or think it’s a ‘hoax’ – shame on you! Just because we aren’t the type to get vaccinated does not mean we do not believe in this horrible disease. Like everyone else, we have seen first hand what it has done…it’s devastating! But whether you choose to vaccinate or not, it’s your right, so that’s all I will say on that subject.
However, I do believe there may be more restrictions in place for non-vaccinated passengers when cruising does resume. I’m not going to get into fairness on the subject, because we will get off topic very quickly. What I will say is, if you really, really want to cruise without any major restrictions or difficulty, then get vaccinated. If you really, really want to cruise and are okay with whatever restrictions are in place at the time of your cruise due to not being vaccinated, then great! We all have to do what’s best for ourselves.
Now, to the REAL subject at hand………OMG we’re going to cruise sooner than later!!!!!! FINALLY!!!! I think we all see the light at the end of the tunnel. Our next scheduled cruise is in mid-October out of Miami. I am hopeful that come October more restrictions will be lifted, but I can say that if they remain the same, I am totally okay with them. If I have to wear a mask walking through the ship indoors, okay……I think we’re all used to that at this point, whether we like it or not. If I am able to sit outdoors, on the top deck by the pool in a lounge chair looking at the ocean, mask free, even better!
The big question is will cruise lines REQUIRE the vaccine? As of now, a few lines are requiring them for early cruising. Will that hold true later this year? Will that change so that ALL cruise lines require it? Honestly, I don’t know…..no one does. Personally, my gut feeling is that they will not. Cruise lines have been hit SO HARD the last year and a half. To put a restriction like that, in my opinion, will reduce the number of passengers that want to travel. But I could be wrong! Only time will tell!
Let’s just say, that I am grateful that things are starting to turn around and get back to normal….as normal as it can be right now. We are making progress, and someday cruising will be back full steam ahead!!!
So for right now….instead of cruising on……get booking!!! 🙂
Just Cruisin' 