Rare stevenr597 Posted September 23, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Did any of the ships, going Transatlantic have to alter their stops because of the recent and ongoing Hurricanes. It seems that Oceania was scheduled to have some stops in Bermuda, and this in right in the middle of the course that many of the storms do track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 23, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I believe the only ship that may have been impacted by the storms was the Insignia She was reported in another thread to be stuck in NYC because of Jose but now on track to Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabbycat Posted September 25, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 25, 2017 The November 14th TA to Miami will need to be altered as it had planned stops in St.Maartin and St.Thomas. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 25, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 25, 2017 The November 14th TA to Miami will need to be altered as it had planned stops in St.Maartin and St.Thomas. Also Martinique it was hit by Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted September 25, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 25, 2017 We're scheduled to stop in San Juan and Great Stirrup Cay towards the middle of Dec. I'm curious about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabbycat Posted September 25, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Also Martinique it was hit by Maria Apparently it is back up and running. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted September 26, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Cruise Critic is keeping us posted on the latest developments in the Caribbean. Here is a link (scroll down for specific information) https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=8067 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 26, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Apparently it is back up and running. Good to know some islands were able to recover quickly others are not so lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 26, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 26, 2017 this link was poted in another forum what ports are open for business https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2017/09/21/your-caribbean-cruise-destination-still-open-port-by-port-look-after-irma-maria/685467001/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMBobB Posted September 26, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 26, 2017 PEE-pul, PEE-pul, PEE-pul! Let's all be calm out there. As numerous reports and articles are making clear, just about the entire cruise ship industry is in some stage of upheaval over re-planning their Caribbean itineraries. I'd like to know as much as anyone how the November TA on Riviera will proceed. But I am also confident that Oceania will let us know as soon as they can confirm ports and/or docking spaces. The lines fully understand the pressure to redo tour packages and plans. And much as I hate to contemplate the economic fallout on all sides, I suspect many will just cancel their near-on plans and wait a year for their sun'n'sand in the Mid-American 'bath-tub.' JMBobB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaches Posted September 26, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 26, 2017 PEE-pul, PEE-pul, PEE-pul! Let's all be calm out there. As numerous reports and articles are making clear, just about the entire cruise ship industry is in some stage of upheaval over re-planning their Caribbean itineraries. I'd like to know as much as anyone how the November TA on Riviera will proceed. But I am also confident that Oceania will let us know as soon as they can confirm ports and/or docking spaces. The lines fully understand the pressure to redo tour packages and plans. And much as I hate to contemplate the economic fallout on all sides, I suspect many will just cancel their near-on plans and wait a year for their sun'n'sand in the Mid-American 'bath-tub.' JMBobB Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted September 26, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 26, 2017 We're scheduled to stop in San Juan and Great Stirrup Cay towards the middle of Dec. I'm curious about them. San Juan probably not from all the reports we are getting. They have a major rebuilding job to do. Many months. Great Stirrup does not seem to be impacted at all. Either way I am sure we will have a great time and can only pray for Puerto Rico and donate to their relief funds. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torquer Posted September 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I see Oceania finally started making port updates for the islands destroyed by the hurricanes. For our Jan 3 sailing on Riviera, we have the following changes: San Juan, Puerto Rico -> Punta Cana, Dominican Republic St. Maarten -> St. Kitts St. Barts is still being shown on the list, but from everything I have been reading about that island, I am pretty sure that will change too. Not exactly what we were hoping for, but is probably better than switching to the western Caribbean like NCL, Oceania's parent company, did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 28, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I guess they have to make arrangements with other ports to dock along with all the other cruise ships that need to change ports it takes time & must be a logistical nightmare It is not like pulling up to a McD's & finding it closed so you just drive to the next one ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbb Posted September 28, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 28, 2017 TA just emailed me with our changes: Riviera Feb 26-March 8 Carib sailing, Southern Charms, aka Capt Flokos retirement cruise, has had 2 ports changed: San Juan is now Punta Cana, DR St Maarten is now Basseterre, St. Kitts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted September 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 28, 2017 We're scheduled to stop in San Juan and Great Stirrup Cay towards the middle of Dec. I'm curious about them. San Juan is now Cadiz in Spain to be done before we cross and Great Stirrup is fine. :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv24 Posted September 30, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 30, 2017 San Juan is now Cadiz in Spain to be done before we cross and Great Stirrup is fine. :):) We are on this crossing as well. I was looking forward to San Juan, but will surely have a great time in Cadiz. But I grieve as I would have loved to make my small contribution to the economy in San Juan, and now they will need it so very much. I am sure all of the CC community is terribly overwrought with the enormous hurricane destruction in the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsjs Posted October 1, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 1, 2017 The November 14th TA to Miami will need to be altered as it had planned stops in St.Maartin and St.Thomas. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Our travel agent forwarded an email from Oceania early last week with the replacement ports. If you sign in to manage your cruise you will find the replacement ports listed. When I last checked, no shore excursions were listed but that may have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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