Just off the phone with NCL RE: HURRICANE GONZALO

[palmtree99]

 

Currently a category 3 hurricane, only supposed to get stronger. :/

 

 

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[TheMidwestMariner]

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Currently a category 3 hurricane, only supposed to get stronger. :/

 

 

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This will be absolutely devastating for the people of Bermuda, I really hope it misses them somehow

[CPT Trips]

I work in shipping, and as a result of a slow day, I just popped open my distance tables! Using typical routing, NYC to Boston is 414 nautical miles, so at 18kts that would be 0.94 days.

 

Using the same tables, NYC to Nassau is 963nm (2.23 days), and Boston to Nassau is 1,184nm (2.74 days) so another half day at sea, or you would have to speed up to 22kts to make up the difference, so the costs may not would likely be a major factor for the cruise line.

 

Either way I hope you're able to have a great cruise, so much planning goes into them, to have a wrench thrown in the gears this late is not easy. Safe travels!

 

Looks like my guesstimate of 250 nm more wasn't bad for using a sheet of notebook paper and a National Geographic map. ;)

[bbryan5]

This is the latest predicted path of Gonzalo. I'm really wondering where we are going to end up going on the Dawn Friday????

 

 

[pathubia]

Even though we will miss Gonzalo in Bermuda, will there be power, buses, taxis? I am starting to wish for the Bahamas.

 

My heart goes out to the people of Bermuda....God keep you all safe...

[ComeOnLetsGo]

Even though we will miss Gonzalo in Bermuda, will there be power, buses, taxis? I am starting to wish for the Bahamas.

 

My heart goes out to the people of Bermuda....God keep you all safe...

 

Your question can't be answered until the hurricane has passed.

Edited October 15, 2014 by ComeOnLetsGo

[murphy4]

wouldn't it be possible to go down toward NYC on Friday and then come up behind the storm into Bermuda?

[pathubia]

Very possible, but will there be power, buses, taxis?

[Turtles06]

 

The best part was our ship was docked next to the Norwegian Gem. Their ship didn't set enough lines to hold the ship with the wind and their ship broke free and hit our ship. Luckily no one was hurt and as there was no damage to our ship our departure was delayed only an hour. There was a dent the size of a car on the back of their ship. The Captain went on the speaker to say we would be delayed because he had to get out exchange insurance cards and that when we left we would be travel a safe distance from them.

 

My Grandmother was scheduled to get on the gem the day we returned so it was funny to call her and say her ship hit our ship. She then call Norwegian right away who didn't know about it yet. It was all pretty funny and makes for a good story.

 

So with a hurricane coming just relax knowing someone is getting drinking water and you're getting a good story. The best stories never happen when everything goes right.

 

 

You have a strange sense of humor. :rolleyes:

[bbryan5]

Very possible, but will there be power, buses, taxis?

 

^This is the issue. The issue isn't us running into the storm in Bermuda. Looking at the radar and timing of the storm, it appears that we would have no problem dodging the storm. The whole point is, what type of shape will Bermuda be in. First, and foremost, I wish the people of Bermuda luck with this, I hope everyone remains safe. I really hope we end up in Florida/Bahamas, and not Canada. Time will tell...

Edited October 15, 2014 by bbryan5

[pathubia]

^This is the issue. The issue isn't us running into the storm in Bermuda. Looking at the radar and timing of the storm, it appears that we would have no problem dodging the storm. The whole point is, what type of shape will Bermuda be in. First, and foremost, I wish the people of Bermuda luck with this, I hope everyone remains safe. I really hope we end up in Florida/Bahamas, and not Canada. Time will tell...

 

I refuse to pack for Canada...I will be the middle aged woman shivering by the pool if we do go north!! :eek:

[Barb Nahoumi]

I refuse to pack for Canada...I will be the middle aged woman shivering by the pool if we do go north!! :eek:

 

Fortunately, they do sell hoodies in the onboard giftshops, but here's hoping that you won't need it. LOL.

[sebas030]

The last time a category 3 Hurricane impacted Bermuda was in 2003, Fabian, and the Island suffered $300 million in damage...

 

see this :

 

Unless the Dockyard is damaged, I would really think the ship will call on Bermuda...but like many have said, the shape of the Island is more of a concern :(

[ComeOnLetsGo]

Have a look at this : http://www.portbermudawebcam.com

 

The wind is already a factor...:eek:

 

Yesterday was not windy at all. A bit cool here and there but the day was actually very nice.

Edited October 15, 2014 by ComeOnLetsGo

[pathubia]

Fortunately, they do sell hoodies in the onboard giftshops, but here's hoping that you won't need it. LOL.

 

LOL!! I know, there will be a run on NCL hoodies!! Lets hope we dont need them!!

[murphy4]

very very interested to check in on Friday! don't forget the raingear!!!

[sebas030]

The latest update from http://www.weather.bm predicts that the closest Gonzalo will be from Bermuda is 44nm at 12pm on Friday....

 

The hurricane conditions are felt about 25 miles ( 22nm ) from Gonzalo's center...

 

Bermuda might be impacted by TS conditions with higher gusts of wind....

[sebas030]

Yesterday was not windy at all. A bit cool here and there but the day was actually very nice.

 

At the moment I posted that it was very windy at the Dockyard, the palm trees and the wind noise from the cam were obvious sings...

 

I am glad the rest of the day was nice, you deserve a bit of rest from mother nature before an other storm :(

[shellmisi]

Okay, hubby and I made an executive decision and are only packing for warm weather. Each of us will have a pair of jeans and a sweatshirt.

[murphy4]

Okay, hubby and I made an executive decision and are only packing for warm weather. Each of us will have a pair of jeans and a sweatshirt.

 

I always take jeans and a sweatshirt, the ships can get chilly at night in the theaters!

 

Here's hoping Bermuda makes out ok with the storm!

[antsnanny]

I refuse to pack for Canada...I will be the middle aged woman shivering by the pool if we do go north!! :eek:

 

I am pretty sure that the cruise line will take you to warmer weather since thats what people paid for. Why would they choose Canada when the storm is coming north? It is likely you will do the Florida, Bahama, Private island run but since your leaving out of Boston and not NYC, maybe they will have to take one stop out.

Happy sailing and I hope you get to lounge at the pool.

[sebas030]

Gonzalo is now a category 4 Hurricane and is 640 miles from Bermuda

 

The hurricane is said to be at 45nm from Bermuda at it's closest at noon on Friday.

 

From NHC : "HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 35 MILES ( 30nm )...55 KM...FROM

THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 115

MILES...185 KM. "

 

Here is the latest :

 

Edited October 15, 2014 by sebas030

[meatball_nyc]

Thank you for all the updates sebas.

We are hoping and praying for miracles.

Good luck to everyone there.

Our thoughts are with you.

It makes me sad because all of this reminds me of Sandy :(

Stay safe!

 

 

~Robin

Every Day at Sea is a Great Day

[murphy4]

so does this mean that ships may continue to Bermuda? rough seas I would assume?

[flowers44]

Bermuda is my favorite place to visit. I have been there by one ship or another every year for the last seven. We were there this year September 8th and 9th. Bermuda is a small piece of heaven here on earth. My prayers are with all of you. Hope your are all safe and your lovely island stands strong.