We were prepared to deal with a possible situation on COVID-19 on our cruise vacation with Princess.  Here is couple of thing we saw and did.

The first 2 days,  it was very quiet.  COVID-19 was not mentioned on any notification.  We were doing our best to protect us.

As usual, we disinfected all doors, switches, TV remote and phone when we entered the stateroom. We also got our pharmacy in the stateroom.

We cancelled the shore excursion to avoid the bus situation and did not attend any big show and event.  Exercise at the gym when people were going to islands was one way to maintain social distancing. Another way to keep distance from other passenger is to use stairway instead of elevator. We have to remind ourselves not to touch anything. So we used paper or glove on handrails. Sometimes we took a walk around outside deck 7 or read books at stateroom balcony to get fresh air and Vitamin D.

On day 3, Horizon Cafe buffet staff started to wear gloves, handed out silverware/plates to passengers, and put food on your plates.  It was good so I didn’t have to use napkin on serving spoons after many passengers touched the spoons already.  Thanks.

March 11, Day 6, WHO declared the COVID19 outbreak a pandemic. 

March 13, Day 8, President Trump declared National Emergency

Around March 14, Day 9:  We received a long message from Jan Swartz, President of Princess Cruise.  I quoted one paragraph of the message as follows:

“In the interest of doing what’s right and upholding our core values, I regretfully am announcing a 60 day pause of our Princess global ship operations.”

I was touched by the her words, transparency and accountability.  I was waiting for such decision. Thank you!