Biker19 Posted September 2, 2017 #101 Share Posted September 2, 2017 We leave out of Mobile, AL on 9/9 and head for Cozumel and Progreso... returning on 9/14.... following this thread... first time for us both and getting a lil nervous A thread in the Carnival section may have better info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted September 2, 2017 #102 Share Posted September 2, 2017 long story short, my brother is in Puerto Rico...he leaves on a carnival cruise tomorrow. They were really considering cancelling because his inlaws have the flu. The inlaws have family in Puerto Rico and told my brother and their son to go ahead and go on the cruise. The cruise was really a way to say thanks to the inlaws. Well they found out that almost all flights out of San Juan are booked and sold out for the next few days due to folks being terrified of Irma coming. People are already getting out. There were maybe two flights left for Monday and it would have cost them over $1000 each. So now they are going. As for the inlaws, they are staying in Puerto Rico and will leave when they were expecting too....in two weeks. If it weren't for this possible hurricane, my brother would be heading home, but since it costs too much to fly back, they are going on the cruise. (they do have cruise insurance but it covers up to the original cost of the flight ($278 one way). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welivetocruise Posted September 2, 2017 #103 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I'm glad we got insurance months ago. Most policies will only include hurricane aid if you sign up before the storm is named, and Irma was named several days ago. At his point I'm wondering if my cruise will even happen. Supposed to be 9/10 (Allure) and we're flying in from the Bay Area on 9/9. It seems if they wait until the last minute to cancel the cruise we'll be in the area, and potentially in harm's way of the storm. We're booked at the Embassy Suites, which like many of the hotels there, is right on or near the water's edge. This could be a very sticky situation and I hope a decision is made before we leave. I don't want to be there then be stuck there. We are on the Allure 9/10 as well, flying in on 9/9..this week rccl made a decision only 1 day before in changing itinerary for the 9/3 sailing...I would be fine if it were only that. What happens if we fly in and now Allure can't return to port and we are stuck in a hurricane..what a mess.. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvpoodle Posted September 2, 2017 #104 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Just so long as we can make it to the ship I'll be happy. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nvgrundy Posted September 2, 2017 #105 Share Posted September 2, 2017 We are on the Allure 9/10 as well, flying in on 9/9..this week rccl made a decision only 1 day before in changing itinerary for the 9/3 sailing...I would be fine if it were only that. What happens if we fly in and now Allure can't return to port and we are stuck in a hurricane..what a mess.. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Allure is out of FL? I think by Wednesday they will know more about whether it turns or goes to GOM. We fly out on 9/8 and leave from NOLA. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perditax Posted September 2, 2017 #106 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Most models have it going well northeast of Florida, and none currently have a GOM solution. Of course we're still way out in the weeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted September 2, 2017 #107 Share Posted September 2, 2017 What is a GOM solution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perditax Posted September 3, 2017 #108 Share Posted September 3, 2017 What is a GOM solution? Sorry, a weather forecast model (there are many many models) that shows the storm tracking into the Gulf of Mexico. None of the major models do right now, but that could change with the next set of model runs. (I spend too much time lurking on meteorology forums, the jargon leaks in.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted September 3, 2017 #109 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Sorry, a weather forecast model (there are many many models) that shows the storm tracking into the Gulf of Mexico. None of the major models do right now, but that could change with the next set of model runs. (I spend too much time lurking on meteorology forums, the jargon leaks in.) Thanks! And for spelling out GOM - I was not getting that one. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyrolls Posted September 3, 2017 #110 Share Posted September 3, 2017 We are booked on the Majesty of the Seas set to sail out of Orlando on Friday, September 8th. We leave for Orlando tomorrow morning, so we will be watching the weather closely as we get closer to the date. It's only a three night cruise. If the cruise ends up being cancelled, we will just stay in Orlando for a few extra day at Disney or Universal (we have annual passes to both parks). We haven't booked a hotel yet (we almost did today, but then changed our minds). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragilek Posted September 3, 2017 #111 Share Posted September 3, 2017 new runs now put Florida in the picture (AGAIN these are likely to change) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragilek Posted September 3, 2017 #112 Share Posted September 3, 2017 New track v previous one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragilek Posted September 3, 2017 #113 Share Posted September 3, 2017 correction not florida yet as it turns north at the end of the gfs model so latest runs put nc in the picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagelbagel Posted September 3, 2017 #114 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hurricane Irma is gaining a lot of strength in the middle of the Atlantic and we are now getting some better models as to where she may be headed, and it may not look good. Of course it is not certain the direct path of the storm, but many models are putting it in line of potential danger. Hopefully the storm heads north and not make any landfall, and hopefully this is all for not. But because this storm now has a realistic possibly of disrupting the lives within the Caribbean and east coast of the US, it is something I believe needs to be watched. It may be early, but that could also mean we can be better prepared with less of a surprise. Now many of us have cruises booked on RCCL ships. Irma could alter some of those cruises in some way. This is why I am creating this thread. Hopefully, it is all for not. I have a Sept 10th sailing on Allure, so I am watching Irma closely. Here are some current conditions and productive models of Irma... https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/hurricane-irma-atlantic-ocean Now as I always say... Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Thankfully, Irma is far out in the ocean and we have an early warning of it. Plenty of time to prepare. Again, I am making this thread for all of us to watch and prepare for Hurricane Irma, and mostly to inform and to keep us cruisers up-to-date on developing situations with our booked cruises and in general. Thank you🤙 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daka Posted September 3, 2017 #115 Share Posted September 3, 2017 It's finally here.....we are finishing packing this morning...11;00 a friend will take up over to the port.....(ALLURE) Have a great Cruise everyone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im.on.a.boat Posted September 3, 2017 #116 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Safe trips to everyone this September! Sent from my LG-H873 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becca Sue Posted September 3, 2017 #117 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Leaving in a few hours on the Splendor out of Ft. Lauderdale . No changes to our trip/ports as of now. Sent from my LG-E980 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HallOfPromise Posted September 3, 2017 Author #118 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) An informative update from Weather.com/The Weather Channel. https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/irma-major-hurricane-atlantic-ocean-intensification From the article: This is the first time the name Irma has been used for an Atlantic tropical storm or hurricane. Irma replaced the name Irene after it was retired for the damage it caused in the Bahamas and the U.S. during the 2011 hurricane season. Let's hope this isn't a trend. Edited September 3, 2017 by HallOfPromise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sltrawick Posted September 3, 2017 #119 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Sailing out of Miami on Sept 8 on the Norwegian Sky to the a Bahamas. Hoping it's not canceled but rerouted. 👍🏼👍🏼 Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted September 3, 2017 #120 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Florida resident here, IF we get hit, we are prepared. Safe travels to all of you that are cruising during the next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis#1 Posted September 3, 2017 #121 Share Posted September 3, 2017 And remember to bring extra medicine with you on your cruise. Many people on the Liberty of the Seas ran out of medicine because of the 5 extra days they had because of hurricane Harvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobucks66 Posted September 3, 2017 #122 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Sailing out of Miami on Sept 8 on the Norwegian Sky to the a Bahamas. Hoping it's not canceled but rerouted. 👍🏼👍🏼 Sharon Your ports will be changed but you will get out to sea. We are SUPPOSED to go out on 9/11 and I am worried that we won't be able to get out of Miami. Here is a question for everyone, how bad does it have to get for POM to close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perditax Posted September 3, 2017 #123 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Your ports will be changed but you will get out to sea. We are SUPPOSED to go out on 9/11 and I am worried that we won't be able to get out of Miami. Here is a question for everyone, how bad does it have to get for POM to close? It seems like, after Harvey/Liberty, RC will try to keep going whether the port is closed or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobucks66 Posted September 3, 2017 #124 Share Posted September 3, 2017 It seems like, after Harvey/Liberty, RC will try to keep going whether the port is closed or not. I didn't know they could do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HallOfPromise Posted September 3, 2017 Author #125 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Can these large cruise ships dock in choppy waters and wind? Let's say Irma doesn't make landfall, but comes moderately close. Can they still unload/load the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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