Rare MicCanberra Posted March 10, 2015 #101 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hopefully it loses some intensity as it nears land as well.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted March 10, 2015 #102 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Don't they usually lose intensity after they hit land? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 10, 2015 #103 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Don't they usually lose intensity after they hit land? That is why I was hoping it would lose it prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted March 11, 2015 #104 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Read on Facebook tonight from a passenger on the Rhapsody that she is unlikely to visit Luganvile. Also heard tonight on Facebook that Carnival Spirit is no longer going to Noumea, Isle of Pines instead they are going to Melbourne for 2 days and Tassie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausie53 Posted March 11, 2015 #105 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Voyager heading up the river Derwent this morning, should be in Hobart in next half hour. Hope the weather's decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted March 11, 2015 #106 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Voyager heading up the river Derwent this morning, should be in Hobart in next half hour. Hope the weather's decent. 8 - 17, cloudy/sun. Should be a nice mild day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted March 11, 2015 #107 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Does anyone know where Rhapsody is? I doubt she'll be anywhere near New Caledonia with Pam still quite close, and Nathan is blocking off Far North Queensland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCriticAUeditor Posted March 11, 2015 #108 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I have asked RCI and Carnival for today's update. Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted March 11, 2015 #109 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I have asked RCI and Carnival for today's update. Stay tuned. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted March 12, 2015 #110 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I have asked RCI and Carnival for today's update. Stay tuned. Can you ask Holland America about the Oosterdam, Please :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted March 12, 2015 #111 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Does anyone know where Rhapsody is? I doubt she'll be anywhere near New Caledonia with Pam still quite close, and Nathan is blocking off Far North Queensland. Last I have head they where trying to get to Luganville, but it was looking like they might not make it. This is from a passenger on the Rhapsody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledoo Posted March 12, 2015 #112 Share Posted March 12, 2015 More news, this time from Weatherzone: A cruise ship carrying about 2,500 passengers also had to cancel a scheduled stopover at Yorkeys Knob, north of Cairns, because of the deteriorating weather conditions. The MSC Orchestra was en route from Bali and will stay around the Gulf of Carpentaria until the threat from Cyclone Nathan passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisine21 Posted March 12, 2015 #113 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Does anyone know where Rhapsody is? I doubt she'll be anywhere near New Caledonia with Pam still quite close, and Nathan is blocking off Far North Queensland. One of the entertainers on the Rhapsody posted on facebook that the ship was heading to Hobart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie FF Posted March 12, 2015 #114 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I use Cruise ship tracker. Voyager is in Hobart. Rhapsody is off the coast of NSW. She appears to be headed for Luganville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted March 12, 2015 #115 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Rhapsody is off the coast of NSW. She appears to be headed for Luganville. :eek: Heading into the teeth of the cyclone? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted March 12, 2015 #116 Share Posted March 12, 2015 More news, this time from Weatherzone: A cruise ship carrying about 2,500 passengers also had to cancel a scheduled stopover at Yorkeys Knob, north of Cairns, because of the deteriorating weather conditions. The MSC Orchestra was en route from Bali and will stay around the Gulf of Carpentaria until the threat from Cyclone Nathan passes. Thanks, very interesting. She's heading south so worst case if delayed substantially may have to cut back on Brisbane stop time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted March 12, 2015 #117 Share Posted March 12, 2015 One of the entertainers on the Rhapsody posted on facebook that the ship was heading to Hobart. As well as Voyager? Because that's where Voyager's heading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted March 12, 2015 #118 Share Posted March 12, 2015 As well as Voyager? Because that's where Voyager's heading. Rhapsody is NOT heading for Hobart, she is heading for Champagne Bay This from a passenger on the Rhapsody posting on FacebooK: Latest update on Rhapsody. Captain Rob has informed us we will not be going to Luganvile tomorrow and will have another day at sea. Hopefully being able to go to Champagne Bay day after tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted March 12, 2015 #119 Share Posted March 12, 2015 More news, this time from Weatherzone: A cruise ship carrying about 2,500 passengers also had to cancel a scheduled stopover at Yorkeys Knob, north of Cairns, because of the deteriorating weather conditions. The MSC Orchestra was en route from Bali and will stay around the Gulf of Carpentaria until the threat from Cyclone Nathan passes. I got this webcam capture from the MSC Orchestra webcams early today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted March 12, 2015 #120 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I heard back from Holland America about the Oosterdam this is what they said: <snip>Our teams have been closely monitoring the weather situation in the South Pacific Ocean for the itinerary of ms Oosterdam. Due to tropical storm conditions at this time, the ship will not call at Port Vila, Vanuatu, on March 13. Oosterdam will sail west from its scheduled call at Mystery Island, Vanuatu, on March 12 for a day at sea to avoid the weather front. The ship is scheduled to arrive in Luganville, Vanuatu, on March 14. The front is scheduled to have passed the area by this time, permitting operations as planned. </snip> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted March 13, 2015 #121 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Rhapsody is NOT heading for Hobart, she is heading for Champagne Bay Yup, hence my response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylie500 Posted March 13, 2015 #122 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Does anyone have any further updates on Rhapsody? My mum and aunt are on the ship at the moment. I called Royal Caribbean this afternoon who told me the ship was in Luganville today, and sailing for Champagne Bay tonight. With the cyclone due to hit near Vila tonight, I wondered if they'd be sailing at all - I know there is a bit of distance between there and Vila but with the severity of the storm I'd expect they'll still be feeling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted March 13, 2015 #123 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Does anyone have any further updates on Rhapsody? My mum and aunt are on the ship at the moment. I called Royal Caribbean this afternoon who told me the ship was in Luganville today, and sailing for Champagne Bay tonight. With the cyclone due to hit near Vila tonight, I wondered if they'd be sailing at all - I know there is a bit of distance between there and Vila but with the severity of the storm I'd expect they'll still be feeling it. Rhapsody did NOT make it to Luganville, they where getting away from the cyclone and going to try Champagne Bay over the weekend. i am currently waiting to heir from a passenger who is on Rhapsody who is posting on Facebook, if they will make it to Champagne Bay. Check back here and I will let you know more when I get it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylie500 Posted March 13, 2015 #124 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thank you Kiwi Cruiser, that is much appreciated. I was intending to phone royal Caribbean again this morning, but what good is that if they are giving me incorrect information anyway! I saw this morning that cyclone Nathan is expected to intensify on its way towards Vanuatu over the next few days... That's going to make it difficult for them to navigate a safe way home. I hope they are all ok over there. Looks terrible for the Vanuatu people... They didn't have much to begin with and the cyclone seems to have been very destructive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylie500 Posted March 13, 2015 #125 Share Posted March 13, 2015 A passenger onboard has commented on royal Carribeans facebook page that the ship is currently located in Champage Bay. They are due to sail to Port Vila tonight but obviously don't know if that will happen or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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