SuiteCruiser Posted February 8, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2312327&page=1 Not NCL, but keep them in your prayers. Our own Shaun07 is onboard. Edited February 8, 2016 by SuiteCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted February 8, 2016 Author #2 Share Posted February 8, 2016 by 11:20 the winds had calmed down to 75 knots down from 150. Lots of damage, apparently one of the radar balls fell into the pool, the galley's are a disaster and the passengers have been confined to their cabins for the last 5 hours and remain so. No life jackets in the cabins (apparently they keep them at the muster station on RCI) that would bother me tremendously. Definitely all is improving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Graphy Posted February 8, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I can not imagine being in a storm like this! Definitely praying for those on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraJon9 Posted February 8, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 8, 2016 That is insane! I am one of those who enjoy a bit of waves, but not this! Mother Nature is a crazy creature but I can't fathom how this snuck up on them this violently.. Cruise ships actually travel so slow, there was no beating the storm in such a case. I would also imagine with this being their premier ship their captain would be the best. I have to agree with you, I am more then happy to have life jackets under the bed as well as in muster stations. We have a boat and it is amazing what you need on hand and available at all times even if we are 2 minutes off the dock in the bay. As in directly beside you by coast guard law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brikee Posted February 8, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 8, 2016 The link doesn't work when clicking on it. It must be very scary for crew and passengers though. Last year on breakaway we hit very rough seas and I was scared for my life. Keeping them in my thoughts and prayers tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 8, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Scary to be in winds that strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKLI Posted February 8, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Sounds like it was pretty crazy for them. Wonder if Breakaway experienced it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheships Posted February 8, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Sounds like it was pretty crazy for them. Wonder if Breakaway experienced it. A little checking would tell you they left NYC last Sunday Jan 31 Edited February 8, 2016 by luvtheships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted February 8, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) A little checking would tell you they left NYC last Sunday Jan 31 BA is in the southern carib islands atm. I think. edit: :D Edited February 8, 2016 by FreestyleNovice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogwarts fan Posted February 8, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Just read that thread. How awful for them ! Hope everyone is safe. They will be so thankful to get onto land. Our thoughts are with them. This is my eldest daughters nightmare, am praying we have a smooth sailing on Gem soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpo Posted February 8, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Saw this on GMA this morning. Looks like the ship inside took a beating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsTabbyKats Posted February 8, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Between this, and the Gem having 2.5 days of rough weather on the 1/22 cruise....I'm wondering if I should just forget about the BA for 2/28! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted February 8, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted February 8, 2016 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2312327&page=1 Not NCL, but keep them in your prayers. Our own Shaun07 is onboard. Trying this for Brikee, sometimes the links work better when copied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpecorari Posted February 8, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 8, 2016 No life jackets in the cabins (apparently they keep them at the muster station on RCI) that would bother me tremendously. Definitely all is improving. When on the Escape in January we were also told that there are no life jackets in the cabins and they are all kept at the muster stations. In all my cruises, that's the first time I heard NCL state this. Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted February 8, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) When on the Escape in January we were also told that there are no life jackets in the cabins and they are all kept at the muster stations. In all my cruises, that's the first time I heard NCL state this. Harriet Makes sense.....sort of. I guess they want to make sure no one returns to their cabin to get their life jackets if the ship does need to be abandoned. Personally I would feel a lot better if they were in the cabin, especially if something happens during the middle of the night. It was also my understanding each life boat had life jackets also, enough for every passenger the boat would fit Edited February 8, 2016 by Laszlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted February 8, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Between this, and the Gem having 2.5 days of rough weather on the 1/22 cruise....I'm wondering if I should just forget about the BA for 2/28! I know, having sailed through tropical storm Joaquin in October, that it can be scary but I wouldn't give up just yet. The long term weather forecast, while I wouldn't place any bets on it's accuracy, doesn't look too bad. I'd certainly keep an eye on it though. Good luck, hope you can make your cruise. Trying this for Brikee, sometimes the links work better when copied. Worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted February 8, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Makes my last Gem cruise two weeks ago in 30f waves and 60 knots winds look like a ride at a theme park... Read a good part of the RCI thread and THAT was scary ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpecorari Posted February 8, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Makes sense.....sort of. I guess they want to make sure no one returns to their cabin to get their life jackets if the ship does need to be abandoned. Personally I would feel a lot better if they were in the cabin, especially if something happens during the middle of the night I agree. They actually should be kept both places.....in the cabin and at the muster station.....imho, of course. Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted February 8, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I feel so bad for the PAX and crew...DO so hope all is well...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted February 8, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Posted this in the RCCL forum in detail, short version here: Following the Corncordia and other incidents, reviews found that having the jackets in cabins caused several issues with an orderly evac, including forcing travel in 2 directions on stairs, increasing distance of travel, and people with jackets going direct to lifeboats and attempting to board nearest as opposed to going to correct station... I agree. They actually should be kept both places.....in the cabin and at the muster station.....imho, of course. Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0pel Posted February 8, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Anyone know if they are continuing with the cruise or is everyone getting off at PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpecorari Posted February 8, 2016 #22 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Posted this in the RCCL forum in detail, short version here: Following the Corncordia and other incidents, reviews found that having the jackets in cabins caused several issues with an orderly evac, including forcing travel in 2 directions on stairs, increasing distance of travel, and people with jackets going direct to lifeboats and attempting to board nearest as opposed to going to correct station... Interesting.......thank you. Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPhoenix91 Posted February 8, 2016 #23 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Our own Shaun07 is onboard. Your friend Shaun07 really needs to stop complaining about the Captain and instead be grateful for his expertise in steering the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted February 8, 2016 Author #24 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) When on the Escape in January we were also told that there are no life jackets in the cabins and they are all kept at the muster stations. In all my cruises, that's the first time I heard NCL state this. Harriet There were some in mine. I was on my own and there were 2 in the closet. I still think it's a bad move too. If you're not in your cabin, go to muster, if you're locked in your cabin for 20 hours through a crazy storm like that, I want a lifejacket. The fact is the lifeboats become useless if a ship rolls, I still want to feel I have a bit of a chance in the ocean. Edited February 8, 2016 by SuiteCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted February 8, 2016 Author #25 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Your friend Shaun07 really needs to stop complaining about the Captain and instead be grateful for his expertise in steering the ship. Our own, means a poster on NCL, and we'll see if there's fault once it's all reviewed. At this point in the Concordia disaster most of CC was praising the Captain for saving their lives too. I'm holding off judgement until all the facts are in. I do, however, believe he did the best he could once they were in the storm. Edited February 8, 2016 by SuiteCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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