Costa COVID cruising procedures

[samily]

Not sure if this has been posted here yet or not but I saw it posted on the Cruise Critic boards:

http://www.sailcosta.com/8115_Safety/8115.03_FAQs.pdf

 

[CmdrThor]

So face masks required where social distancing is not possible. Not surprised.

 

[FigmentSpark]

This one will be key to getting people to book again:

 

[pjacobi]

With Costa, I would be more worried about a shipwreck than wearing a mask!

After the Costa Concordia disaster, this cruise line is permanently off my list.

-Paul

 

[T & R]

So face masks required where social distancing is not possible

They're going to have to get more specific because that's open to interpretation.

At least it's progress, if they're putting out rules then stuff may get going.

 

[Starwind]

They're going to have to get more specific because that's open to interpretation.

At least it's progress, if they're putting out rules then stuff may get going.

They are more specific:

QUOTE

Will I have to wear a mask and gloves during my vacation?

As we have seen in our “new” daily life on land, it will be necessary to wear a facemask in all circumstances where it is not possible to guarantee the appropriate social distancing. It will not, however, be required in outdoor areas, on sun loungers, in the swimming pool and during the meal and bar service, once seated at the table; instead, it will be mandatory to wear a mask at the terminal and during the boarding process and in all other public areas of the ship.

END QUOTE

 

[T & R]

it will be necessary to wear a facemask in all circumstances where it is not possible to guarantee the appropriate social distancing.

Open to interpretation. Opinions vary on appropriate social distancing. What is "appropriate"?

 

[Starwind]

Open to interpretation. Opinions vary on appropriate social distancing. What is "appropriate"?

I think their following sentence is quite clear about when masks will and will not be required.

 

[insureman]

They're going to have to get more specific because that's open to interpretation.

At least it's progress, if they're putting out rules then stuff may get going.

That's the way I feel, at least we have some info from a cruise line. Hopefully more will follow shortly.

 

[otten]

I think their following sentence is quite clear about when masks will and will not be required.

Covid social distancing is defined as 6 feet apart. That really isn’t open to interpretation.

 

[yowcruiser]

Reading this, I'd say it is pretty much in line with the rumors that had been circulating: Shows being shown more frequently to encourage proper distancing, buffet being replaced by open seating in MDRs, all dining tables moving to private, masks in public areas, use of digital tools for interaction/payments, safety measures applied for excursions and overall reduced ship capacity. It is going to be interesting to see how DCL deals with kids clubs...

 

[fredandkell]

Thanks for posting. Is anyone else worried about the health effects of all these chemical disinfectants being sprayed everywhere all the time? I’m leery, honestly.

 

[o&smom]

Thanks for posting. Is anyone else worried about the health effects of all these chemical disinfectants being sprayed everywhere all the time? I’m leery, honestly.

This has been one of the things I have talked to my husband about. I understand the need to clean and disinfect, but many cleaning products can be toxic, especially to people with asthma or other lung issues. Some people even have skin sensitivities to them.

 

[starvenger]

Thanks for posting. Is anyone else worried about the health effects of all these chemical disinfectants being sprayed everywhere all the time? I’m leery, honestly.

That's a good question.

I think we need more information as to what cruise lines will use, how they will use them and when.