I've read their mask policy completely different. It seems to me that sailings departing after Feb 1st on carnival ships, they use the mask word.... recommended not required.
Long time Carnival Cruiser here. I enjoy your channel and totally appreciate the News stories. That said, I Just did Breeze in September, October and November, then did 14 days on Vista. I can tell you, no one followed mask rules unless in an area where the crew were around to enforce them. Elevators were never enforced. I don't like masks and think they are ineffective, but I do follow the rules. Many do not. So 'll be curious to see how much of a real impact the new rules will make. We'll see as I sale out on Breeze again at the end of this month.