CRUISE NEWS - MASKS ARE BACK ON CRUISE SHIPS
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The creator discusses the return of mask mandates on certain cruise lines, noting that several ships have begun requiring passengers to wear masks in indoor venues and outdoor areas where social distancing is not possible. Specific examples include Holland America Line and Princess Cruise Lines, with the latter implementing a policy for all cruises departing from Vancouver. The creator explores the implications for travelers, including the difficulty of obtaining refunds or cruise credits if a passenger does not wish to comply with the new masking policies. The video highlights that cruise lines often implement these rules as an abundance of caution to prevent crew shortages caused by illness and isolation. Additionally, the creator compares the strict quarantine and masking rules on cruise ships to the more relaxed protocols found in land-based society and airports. The discussion concludes with the creator expressing personal frustration regarding the impact of these mandates on the luxury vacation experience and the potential for more cruise lines to adopt similar policies as virus cases fluctuate.
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i was just on holland america on the rotterdam and as we were stepping on board we were handed a piece of paper saying you had to now wear a mask on board in all indoor venues and any place on the outside decks that you weren't able to social distance
i just had to experience on my travels home having to wear a mask in the airport and on planes for 22 hours straight not being able to take it off at any time except to take a quick sip of pop um and by the end my ears around my here were beat sore to the point where i almost had a an earache
i'm very nervous now that i'm going to be going to spain i paid you know with my i'm going with my friend alicia it's a really nice cruise we're on a brand new ship looking to have a really good vacation this is my vacation cruise
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