Matthew turning toward GSC

[dexddd]

We are going on the Breakaway out of NYC 11/6. Would they change island stops if there is damage to GSC or the Bahamas? Certainly we wouldn't be forced to cruise the whole time with sea days would we?

 

Has anyone dealt with a situation such as this?

 

 

Brian - Litchfield County Connecticut

 

Future Cruises-

Nov. 6, 2016 - NCL - Breakaway

Apr. 9, 2017 - RCCL - Oasis of the Seas

 

Past Cruises-

Jan. 23, 2015 - RCCL - Quantum

Dec. 12, 2013 - RCCL - Explorer of the Sea

Dec. 2, 2012 - NCL - Jewel

Jan. 8, 2012 - NCL - Gem

 

Just a heads up that GSC does get missed at times due to weather conditions throughout the year since they have to tender.

[garebarepups]

We are going on the Breakaway out of NYC 11/6. Would they change island stops if there is damage to GSC or the Bahamas? Certainly we wouldn't be forced to cruise the whole time with sea days would we?

Has anyone dealt with a situation such as this?

 

 

I'm on this cruise too and was thinking the same thing.

[Sissaaaaaa]

So are you saying that if Matthew hits PC head on and destroys it, they will be able to rebuild by next month in order to start cruising from there again? If they didn't, would they just change the home port to another place like Miami?

 

It will not destroy PC. It is not nearly strong enough to do that.

[DGP1111]

Those tasked with arranging upcoming scheduling for Norwegian Sky have some challenges facing them that I'm glad I don't have to deal with.

 

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[ready2cruzagain]

Just wondering when we will hear anything about GSC. We are scheduled to go there twice next month. Hoping we don't miss it!

[david_sobe]

The Bahamas have very strict building codes for hurricanes. GSC was heavily damaged years ago by a hurricane. The construction can withstand a Cat 5 storm. But with such a monster storm there is always damage. I am sure they lost some trees and sand. Hopefully all the construction they did survived the storm. We will know shortly. If the eye wall of the storm hit GSC, I suspect it will take a long time to clean up. If the eyewall of the storm missed GSC, I suspect it will be a typical clean up that will take a week or two.

[Heckah]

I've already conceded GSC for my 10/30 Breakaway cruise. Even if there was zero damage to GSC, which seems unlikely, the work crews lost a week of work. We were already cutting it close.

[ctbrianp]

If GSC is closed, will we make a different stop?

 

 

Brian - Litchfield County Connecticut

 

Future Cruises-

Nov. 6, 2016 - NCL - Breakaway

Apr. 9, 2017 - RCCL - Oasis of the Seas

 

Past Cruises-

Jan. 23, 2015 - RCCL - Quantum

Dec. 12, 2013 - RCCL - Explorer of the Sea

Dec. 2, 2012 - NCL - Jewel

Jan. 8, 2012 - NCL - Gem

[mking8288]

If GSC is closed, will we make a different stop?

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It will most likely turn into a "Fun Day At Sea" with the possibility (with available berth) of going to Nassau for an overnighter - although, if the ship doesn't dock until 8 PM ... not really worthwhile unless you wish to see Atlantis at night or ashore to eat dinner or checkout the bar scene at night, etc. Shops are usually closed by 6 or 7 PM and they don't stay open late.

 

In the old days, mentioned this at another thread - NY sailings for 7 or 8 days had an extra stop scheduled at MIA ... subsequently, eliminated.

Edited October 9, 2016 by mking8288

[Mike A]

The Nassau Port Webcam is up and running from the British Colonial Hilton. http://www.portnassauwebcam.com/

 

RCCL's Empress and Enchantment of the Seas are in port and the beach at the Hilton has sunbathers and swimmers. Therefore it appears Nassau did not take too much damage and hopefully GSC did not either since they are nearby.

[optimusprime82]

On the Breakaway right now. They just announced that the we're staying overnight in NYC and Bermuda has been cancelled. They don't know where we'll be going yet.

[NH Cruisers]

the nassau port webcam is up and running from the british colonial hilton. http://www.portnassauwebcam.com/

 

rccl's empress and enchantment of the seas are in port and the beach at the hilton has sunbathers and swimmers. Therefore it appears nassau did not take too much damage and hopefully gsc did not either since they are nearby.

 

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[Mike A]

On the Breakaway right now. They just announced that the we're staying overnight in NYC and Bermuda has been cancelled. They don't know where we'll be going yet.

 

Nicole has strengthened and is expected to hit Bermuda head on as a Hurricane on Thursday. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at5+shtml/145254.shtml?5-daynl#contents

 

Hopefully you will be going to Canada. Stay safe and enjoy the Breakaway !!!

Edited October 9, 2016 by Mike A

[optimusprime82]

Nicole has strengthened and is expected to hit Bermuda head on on Thursday. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at5+shtml/145254.shtml?5-daynl#contents

 

Hopefully you will be going to Canada. Stay safe and enjoy the Breakaway !!!

 

They've only mentioned Port Canaveral and Nassau which would be two of the last places I'd be interested in going. I'd rather they just cancel at this point so I can go home. Pay "Bermuda prices" and get two incredibly lousy ports instead.

[herdingdogmom]

The Nassau Port Webcam is up and running from the British Colonial Hilton. http://www.portnassauwebcam.com/

 

RCCL's Empress and Enchantment of the Seas are in port and the beach at the Hilton has sunbathers and swimmers.

 

Isn't that the Sky next to EOS? Here is a link to her webcam.

http://www.kroooz-cams.com/ncl_sky/sky.php

[Mike A]

Isn't that the Sky next to EOS? Here is a link to her webcam.

http://www.kroooz-cams.com/ncl_sky/sky.php

After taking a close look at the video, you are absolutely correct. You can see the art on the bow.The marine traffic map below the video says it is the Empress of the Seas.

Edited October 9, 2016 by Mike A