TNCruzer56 Posted December 16, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 16, 2015 On schedule, pics whatever? TIA. Don`t get on here much, if this has been discussed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachys Posted December 16, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Also interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disneycruisers Posted December 16, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I did a google search last week and could not find any recent info on the status/opening of the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacationdreamer<>< Posted December 16, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I spent about 20 minutes yesterday trying to scare up ANY new info from the last time I dug around (maybe early October?) and came up with next to nothing. I am so disgusted that so little is being shared. I mean, I realize it isn't going to be Castaway Cay, but I want some idea of what to anticipate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted December 16, 2015 #5 Share Posted December 16, 2015 On schedule, pics whatever? TIA. Don`t get on here much, if this has been discussed! Not even the Belize forum in Ports of Call < Caribbean has any new information other than it should be open by Feb 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda the Book Lover Posted December 16, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I have not seen anything new about this island aside from the old news from September: http://www.7newsbelize.com/sstory.php?nid=33782 I am wondering if it will be ready by March for our cruise. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostone65 Posted December 17, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 17, 2015 It won't be open in February, those of us with February cruises got changed back to Belize City. Pretty disgusted with the excursion choices as there are only a few being offered. Mostly the cave tubing and zip lining. Been there done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyrHeaven Posted December 17, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I've also been curious about updates. It all seems very hush hush. We are supposed to be visiting the first week in March if it's open by then. I'm not holding my breath, but it would be nice to experience this mysterious island! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txagfan Posted December 17, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 17, 2015 It won't be open in February, those of us with February cruises got changed back to Belize City. Pretty disgusted with the excursion choices as there are only a few being offered. Mostly the cave tubing and zip lining. Been there done that. Go to Lamanai! It was an awesome day. Read some reviews on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostone65 Posted December 17, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Go to Lamanai! It was an awesome day. Read some reviews on here. Some of our party have limited mobility so that is out. Sounds like fun though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txagfan Posted December 17, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Some of our party have limited mobility so that is out. Sounds like fun though! Yes, would be impossible to do with really any kind of mobility limitation. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted December 17, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I've also been curious about updates. It all seems very hush hush. We are supposed to be visiting the first week in March if it's open by then. I'm not holding my breath, but it would be nice to experience this mysterious island! We are supposed to be there in mid-April and I'm not sure it'll be ready even then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacationdreamer<>< Posted December 17, 2015 #13 Share Posted December 17, 2015 It won't be open in February, those of us with February cruises got changed back to Belize City. Pretty disgusted with the excursion choices as there are only a few being offered. Mostly the cave tubing and zip lining. Been there done that. Ugh. Seriously? We're set to go in May. I'm already so disenchanted with NCL, this really disappoints. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted December 17, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 17, 2015 It won't be open in February, those of us with February cruises got changed back to Belize City. Pretty disgusted with the excursion choices as there are only a few being offered. Mostly the cave tubing and zip lining. Been there done that. Truth be told their is not a whole lot more to do there. You can go to the ruins or snorkeling. Construction moves at a much slower pace south of the boarder. When I saw the opening date I thought yea right, tack on another 6 months :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzCanuck Posted December 17, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Here's a slightly later news article: http://7newsbelize.com/sstory.php?nid=33913 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcstrot Posted December 17, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 17, 2015 It won't be open in February, those of us with February cruises got changed back to Belize City. Pretty disgusted with the excursion choices as there are only a few being offered. Mostly the cave tubing and zip lining. Been there done that. Hi Tammy, When were you notified about not going to Harvest Caye? We are the Jade, a week later, and haven't seen that change yet. The last notice I saw referenced opening on Feb 16th. Thanks, Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk1972 Posted December 17, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Go to Lamanai! It was an awesome day. Read some reviews on here. This is what we are planning. Did you go on an NCL excursion or with a private company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNCruzer56 Posted December 17, 2015 Author #18 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I share your sentiment and also searched the net with very few results, Nothing current. Interesting...One would think if a cruise line wants to fill ships, that they would offer up more info on a new stop. Really doubt that it`ll be open for our March 6th Star cruz. We`ll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk1972 Posted December 17, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 17, 2015 The article states that they are waiting for a judicial decision on whether or not the project was improperly fast-tracked. It doesn't say if that could adversely affect the opening or maybe just involve a fine or something if the decision goes against NCL/the builders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txagfan Posted December 17, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 17, 2015 This is what we are planning. Did you go on an NCL excursion or with a private company? Definitely go with NCL. It was a good day, but filled the entire day. I was on an earlier season Jade cruising out of Houston and tendering was not ideal so if you weren't on an NCL excursion could be delayed. I understand from on here tendering has improved, but that's still a bit of a negative since it means they are probably loading up closer to on time as well and reducing the buffer of time on the back end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk1972 Posted December 17, 2015 #21 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Definitely go with NCL. It was a good day, but filled the entire day. I was on an earlier season Jade cruising out of Houston and tendering was not ideal so if you weren't on an NCL excursion could be delayed. I understand from on here tendering has improved, but that's still a bit of a negative since it means they are probably loading up closer to on time as well and reducing the buffer of time on the back end. Thanks. The private excursions I looked at were considerably cheaper but the tendering issue does cause me concern. I think we will probably pay the extra and go with NCL on this one for the peace of mind factor, especially because it is such a long day and I wouldn't want to miss the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted December 17, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 17, 2015 The article states that they are waiting for a judicial decision on whether or not the project was improperly fast-tracked. It doesn't say if that could adversely affect the opening or maybe just involve a fine or something if the decision goes against NCL/the builders. They will do anything to prolong the opening. NCL's new place is taking away money from the city of Belize since they won't be stopping there anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geegee1 Posted December 17, 2015 #23 Share Posted December 17, 2015 This is the first I'm reading about this "island". Reading between the lines of the news articles it seems that there are some in Belize that think NCL might have greased their way through the approvals process. Which would obviously cause concern to the locals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted December 17, 2015 #24 Share Posted December 17, 2015 This is the first I'm reading about this "island". Reading between the lines of the news articles it seems that there are some in Belize that think NCL might have greased their way through the approvals process. Which would obviously cause concern to the locals. Another concern is environmental because of the reef being so close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ileys Posted December 17, 2015 #25 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Before: Sometime this year: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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