[OmniTours]

Cruise Industry Reacts To Florida’s CDC Lawsuit

Florida Gov. DeSantis’ lawsuit to force the federal government to allow cruising in the U.S. gained much attention and enthusiastic reactions from his supporters and some loyal cruisers.

What did the cruise industry itself have to say about it? We asked, since no cruise executives attended DeSantis' press conference, according to the Miami Herald.

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[billethkid]

The rub with Desantis will be when more cruise lines requiring vaccinated crews and passengers.

This is not the first time vaccinations of one kind or another are required for travel!

[Stu from NYC]

We are in as soon as they require vaccinations and we can leave our mask in our car.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

We are in as soon as they require vaccinations and we can leave our mask in our car.

Requiring vaccinations seems to be at the top of their list. So far masks and social distancing are also part of the plan. I suspect they are trying to be as safe as possible to get other Countries to allow them to dock and tour. Don't think leaving the masks in the car will happen this year. Having any kind of outbreak, no matter how small, will hit every news outlet and social media and they don't need that.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Requiring vaccinations seems to be at the top of their list. So far masks and social distancing are also part of the plan. I suspect they are trying to be as safe as possible to get other Countries to allow them to dock and tour. Don't think leaving the masks in the car will happen this year. Having any kind of outbreak, no matter how small, will hit every news outlet and social media and they don't need that.

Very possible you are correct and that is why we have not booked anything other than a S Caribbean one for December.

Do not see us on a cruise if we have to wear a mask all day on a ship.

Waiting.

[Bay Kid]

I bought my own boat. Now I cruise whenever I want. No mask required.

[dougjb]

Yes....masks are such an incredible burden. It is simply the hardest thing anyone could possibly imagine to do. Don't you just find it so difficult to put one loop over one ear and the other loop over the other ear? How dare anyone suggest we should give a damn about our fellow human beings! After all, it is our right to play a part in infecting others with a potentially deadly disease. Don't you just love showing others how little you care about them?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by dougjb

Yes....masks are such an incredible burden. It is simply the hardest thing anyone could possibly imagine to do. Don't you just find it so difficult to put one loop over one ear and the other loop over the other ear? How dare anyone suggest we should give a damn about our fellow human beings! After all, it is our right to play a part in infecting others with a potentially deadly disease. Don't you just love showing others how little you care about them?

Seriously?

First of all we both got the vaccine as soon as possible.

Second find it rather uncomfortable and will wear it when around others but on vacation if we have to wear it we will find other ways to vacation.

[Tmarkwald]

Originally Posted by dougjb

Yes....masks are such an incredible burden. It is simply the hardest thing anyone could possibly imagine to do. Don't you just find it so difficult to put one loop over one ear and the other loop over the other ear? How dare anyone suggest we should give a damn about our fellow human beings! After all, it is our right to play a part in infecting others with a potentially deadly disease. Don't you just love showing others how little you care about them?

If you want to wear a max, as a vaccinated person, to protect others, who are also vaccinated, you go right ahead. You will be in the minority. A vaccinated person is NOT going to infect someone else.

If you don't want to get vaccinated - I do not give a damn.

[Tmarkwald]

Senators introduce new bill for cruise ships to sail without CDC approval | Royal Caribbean Blog

[roscoguy]

Originally Posted by Tmarkwald

A vaccinated person is NOT going to infect someone else.

That's a pretty definitive position. Got any backing for it? Every single website I checked after searching "can a vaccinated person infect someone else with covid" gave answers ranging from 'possibly' to 'we don't know.' To be fully honest, I did quit reading after a dozen or so.

[Tmarkwald]

Originally Posted by roscoguy

That's a pretty definitive position. Got any backing for it? Every single website I checked after searching "can a vaccinated person infect someone else with covid" gave answers ranging from 'possibly' to 'we don't know.' To be fully honest, I did quit reading after a dozen or so.

I was more referring to the CDC guidance that once vaccinated, and with other vaccinated people, there is no longer any need or risk to socially distance or wear masks.

That's the definitive - That a vaccinated person won't carry the virus and infect another vaccinated person. As stringent as CDC has been, when they say there is no longer any risk once vaccinated, and that the masks are no longer needed, I guess I'll take their word for it.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Seriously?

First of all we both got the vaccine as soon as possible.

Second find it rather uncomfortable and will wear it when around others but on vacation if we have to wear it we will find other ways to vacation.

What he said.


I wonder what De Santis will do if the cruise ships start requiring vaccination passports?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by CFrance

What he said.


I wonder what De Santis will do if the cruise ships start requiring vaccination passports?

Will be interesting.

Cruise lines cannot afford an outbreak of covid so do not see how they do not require vaccinations and covid test upon boarding.

[Bill14564]

At some point the fear has to end and we need to get back to normal. We aren't there yet but with 3M vaccinations per day it's getting close.

Once everyone who wants a vaccination can get one there should be little or no chance of a breakout. If there is then the vaccine isn't doing what it should.