Would you cancel a cruise because of a bad weather forecast?

[akowilm]

OP here. We went and had a fantastic time! Got in our perfect beach day on Wednesday and were back in the cabin just prior to the brief downpour that day. Many correctly predicted that there is so much to do on the ship itself that the kids would have hardly been phased if rain forced them to spend more time indoors with their new friends.

 

Thanks to all who took such a keen interest in our family's vacation plans! Great weather for almost the entire time. Everyone wanted to stay longer. Enjoyed ourselves so much we booked another suite for an 11 night med cruise next summer.

 

Was a little surprised to see this thread still going...many opinions, clearly.

 

May everyone enjoy their future sailings!

 

So glad you had a great time! I always believe a little rain can't hurt anything! Fun people have fun times!

[CruisingChick]

Last week was one thing... didn't the Summit divert to Florida instead of heading to Bermuda for this weeks's sailing (Aug 24th) ?

 

Maybe not a great move looking at these wind and wave charts for this morning. :eek:

 

 

Yes, the Summit is headed to Port Canaveral and then Nassau.

 

That's what happens when you cruise during Hurricane Season.

[A Sixth?]

Yes, the Summit is headed to Port Canaveral and then Nassau.

 

That's what happens when you cruise during Hurricane Season.

 

They may have been better off heading to Bermuda... certainly calmer waters that route through to now.

[Sloop-JohnB]

Yes, the Summit is headed to Port Canaveral and then Nassau.

 

That's what happens when you cruise during Hurricane Season.

 

Ya The Summit may have avoided a direct confrontation with Hurricane Cristobal in Beemuda... But forecasts say they could be in for a rough ride down the coast and back. Not fun

 

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/southeast-us-on-alert-for-futu/32676013

 

Cheers!

[josie724]

OP here. We went and had a fantastic time! Got in our perfect beach day on Wednesday and were back in the cabin just prior to the brief downpour that day. Many correctly predicted that there is so much to do on the ship itself that the kids would have hardly been phased if rain forced them to spend more time indoors with their new friends.

 

Thanks to all who took such a keen interest in our family's vacation plans! Great weather for almost the entire time. Everyone wanted to stay longer. Enjoyed ourselves so much we booked another suite for an 11 night med cruise next summer.

 

Was a little surprised to see this thread still going...many opinions, clearly.

 

May everyone enjoy their future sailings!

 

Thank your for reporting back. Glad you had a great time. Ya know what opinions and a certain body part have in common? Everyone's got one :D

[frankdp]

I once came within 57 miles of the eye of a hurricane on a very small ship (390 ft long). I truly though we would all die that night.

[need2bespoiled]

Last week was one thing... didn't the Summit divert to Florida instead of heading to Bermuda for this weeks's sailing (Aug 24th) ?

 

Maybe not a great move looking at these wind and wave charts for this morning. :eek:

 

 

We made it safely to FL. Some seas were a bit rough, but it wasn't as bad as other sailings we've been on. Our minimum distance to the storm was 325 nm (so said by the Captain). I'd rather be here than in Bermuda when the storm hits and there are lots of rainy days. No matter what, it is better than being home working.

 

Happy sailing,

Jenna

Edited August 27, 2014 by need2bespoiled

[A Sixth?]

We made it safely to FL. Some seas were a bit rough, but it wasn't as bad as other sailings we've been on. Our minimum distance to the storm was 325 nm (so said by the Captain). I'd rather be here than in Bermuda when the storm hits and there are lots of rainy days. No matter what, it is better than being home working.

 

Happy sailing,

Jenna

 

That's good news... I see that the Hurricane hasn't done what they usually do as they head north and speed up significantly. While it's moving north it's taking it's time passing between new York and Bermuda...

 

Florida IS the best place to be for this week! Have fun!

 

Edited August 27, 2014 by A Sixth?