Morecruisesplz Posted September 20, 2017 #151 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Thank you for update are u going to bonaire for your next port? What time are u leaving Aruba tomorrow I have friends onboard I have not been able to talk to. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 11pm tomorrow to leave for Bonaire, if nothing changes. The Captain mentioned that we would have enough fuel to "even get to Miami. But there are other ports that could accommodate us and had the necessary airport facilities." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted September 20, 2017 #152 Share Posted September 20, 2017 11pm tomorrow to leave for Bonaire, if nothing changes. The Captain mentioned that we would have enough fuel to "even get to Miami. But there are other ports that could accommodate us and had the necessary airport facilities." Thank you very much! If u would updates us if something changes it would be appreciated Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted September 20, 2017 #153 Share Posted September 20, 2017 11pm tomorrow to leave for Bonaire, if nothing changes. The Captain mentioned that we would have enough fuel to "even get to Miami. But there are other ports that could accommodate us and had the necessary airport facilities." Do u still have to do the (closed loop) and have to return to San juan if u don't have a passport or will everyone be allowed to depart day miami IF u went there Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 20, 2017 #154 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Do u still have to do the (closed loop) and have to return to San juan if u don't have a passport or will everyone be allowed to depart day miami IF u went there The US government can make arrangements for those without passports in these kinds of situations.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted September 20, 2017 #155 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Do u still have to do the (closed loop) and have to return to San juan if u don't have a passport or will everyone be allowed to depart day miami IF u went there Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk I don't know the answer, But it obviously is a problem on this cruise itinery because so many are not US citizens. I'm sure that Royal is taking this into consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted September 20, 2017 #156 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Thank you very much! If u would updates us if something changes it would be appreciated Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Happy to! They are giving us 2 updates daily with maps and detailed info on their planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted September 20, 2017 #157 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I don't know the answer, But it obviously is a problem on this cruise itinery because so many are not US citizens. I'm sure that Royal is taking this into consideration. Why. Non US citizens have a passport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted September 20, 2017 #158 Share Posted September 20, 2017 The US government can make arrangements for those without passports in these kinds of situations.. Ok thank you I just thought I remembered this being a issue with liberty of the seas and Texas a few weeks ago. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted September 20, 2017 #159 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Most likely scenario of Adventure cannot make it back to San Juan on Saturday or for a few days after is that the ship stops at another port with airport facilities and guests would have the option of disembarking and flying home from there or they stay onboard and get back to San Juan once the ship can safely return there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted September 20, 2017 #160 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Most likely scenario of Adventure cannot make it back to San Juan on Saturday or for a few days after is that the ship stops at another port with airport facilities and guests would have the option of disembarking and flying home from there or they stay onboard and get back to San Juan once the ship can safely return there. The part about staying onboard til Adventure can return to San Juan seems very unlikely in this situation. Everything I read points to the airport being down for weeks based on current hurricane path. If it were just 3-4 days like Irma, that might make sense. But they aren't going to carry non-paying customers around for weeks if they can temporary cruise from another port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmbar Posted September 20, 2017 #161 Share Posted September 20, 2017 The part about staying onboard til Adventure can return to San Juan seems very unlikely in this situation. Everything I read points to the airport being down for weeks based on current hurricane path. If it were just 3-4 days like Irma, that might make sense. But they aren't going to carry non-paying customers around for weeks if they can temporary cruise from another port. Do you think it will be an option for AOS to be temporarily ported elsewhere, such as Miami or FLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagunny Posted September 20, 2017 #162 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I would vote (ha) to redeploy Adventure to Florida, even temporarily. Dump all the passengers in Miami or Ft. Lauderdale as there are two close airports in FLL and MIA. Load the 23rd cruise from there and also supplies. Go back to PR as a technical stop and dump supplies and return all Puerto Ricans that embarked in PR (if they want to go back or remain in the states until their infrastructure is back up). Then, continue to the USVI and other islands that need help and drop more supplies. As a passenger on the 23rd and B2B cruise, just floating around is fine by me. RCCL would get the revenue from the next cruisers and still be able to deliver the much needed materials. Just my $.02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted September 20, 2017 #163 Share Posted September 20, 2017 11pm tomorrow to leave for Bonaire, if nothing changes. The Captain mentioned that we would have enough fuel to "even get to Miami. But there are other ports that could accommodate us and had the necessary airport facilities." That's one thing don't have worry about. The Serenade travels longer distances on her 10 day 11 day routes and even though they fuel up every 2 weeks, it's just to top off. Adventure could go weeks without they always top off at cheaper price ports in case these situations come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuffMUp Posted September 20, 2017 #164 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Ugh. I'm glad I'm not cruising until November, but I am watching port after port get rolled over by hurricanes. First St. Thomas. I saw a pic of Sapphire beach today and can see why my excursion was cancelled. I was hoping for St. Croix as an alternate but Maria is taking that opportunity away. Supposed to go to Ponce, Puerto Rico. Now, probably not. St. Kitts had damage from Irma but sounded like it might be OK in a few months. I don't know what Maria is doing to it. It looks like it won't be a direct hit but high winds and seas none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted September 20, 2017 #165 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Does anyone know when Costa Maya and Roatan will be ready to handle Oasis class ships? Allure has Roatan on her schedule starting next fall, but I'm not sure if they are ready for the big girls just yet. That would open up two additional western ports to divert O/A/H to right now. If many cruise itineraries are switched from Eastern to Western routes, the question is not so much will the ships be able to dock or tender, but if the tourist infrastructure can handle all the additional ships each day. The current capacity of tour providers probably cannot be increased enough to provide excursions (independent or via cruise line) for all the additional daily visitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis#1 Posted September 20, 2017 #166 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Ugh. I'm glad I'm not cruising until November, but I am watching port after port get rolled over by hurricanes. First St. Thomas. I saw a pic of Sapphire beach today and can see why my excursion was cancelled. I was hoping for St. Croix as an alternate but Maria is taking that opportunity away. Supposed to go to Ponce, Puerto Rico. Now, probably not. St. Kitts had damage from Irma but sounded like it might be OK in a few months. I don't know what Maria is doing to it. It looks like it won't be a direct hit but high winds and seas none the less. Most ports in the Eastern Caribbean are not looking good for the rest of this year. Four of our ports on a Grandeur cruise departing Oct 28 will most likely be cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted September 20, 2017 #167 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I wouldn't think they could dump you in another port, unless it was a US port (Galveston, New Orleans?) because most other islands are not owned by the US, making it so people who don't have passports (or proper Visas, if needed by residents of other countries), can't board planes. Same goes for the person who asked if they might have to fly to another port to board. However, seeing what RC did to people with the shortened cruises, requiring them to fly into a hurricane area to board the ship...I wouldn't put it past them. Sent from my iPhone using Forums passengers without passports were given waivers to fly home from St Maarten in 2013 when the Carnival Dream broke down. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamencacha Posted September 20, 2017 #168 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Well just an update, in Puerto Rico,unfortunately Maria has expanded her hurricane force winds the whole island will receive them. May we pray for them please. San Juan will be experiencing winds for another 10 hours. I just can't imagine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted September 20, 2017 #169 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Everything I read points to the airport being down for weeks based on current hurricane path. . Anything is possible, but there is no reason to make that assumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamencacha Posted September 20, 2017 #170 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Anything is possible, but there is no reason to make that assumption. I hadn't heard those reports, but the runways are almost at sea level. Let's see how well ATC FACILITIES hold up. I am hoping for the best but Maria's hurricane force winds have expanded. And made landfall a little while ago. Many close friends there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbluegal Posted September 20, 2017 Author #171 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I would vote (ha) to redeploy Adventure to Florida, even temporarily. Dump all the passengers in Miami or Ft. Lauderdale as there are two close airports in FLL and MIA. Load the 23rd cruise from there and also supplies. Go back to PR as a technical stop and dump supplies and return all Puerto Ricans that embarked in PR (if they want to go back or remain in the states until their infrastructure is back up). Then, continue to the USVI and other islands that need help and drop more supplies. As a passenger on the 23rd and B2B cruise, just floating around is fine by me. RCCL would get the revenue from the next cruisers and still be able to deliver the much needed materials. Just my $.02. Yes, great idea:) 2+2= up to 4 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjer Posted September 20, 2017 #172 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I would vote (ha) to redeploy Adventure to Florida, even temporarily. Dump all the passengers in Miami or Ft. Lauderdale as there are two close airports in FLL and MIA. Load the 23rd cruise from there and also supplies. Go back to PR as a technical stop and dump supplies and return all Puerto Ricans that embarked in PR (if they want to go back or remain in the states until their infrastructure is back up). Then, continue to the USVI and other islands that need help and drop more supplies. As a passenger on the 23rd and B2B cruise, just floating around is fine by me. RCCL would get the revenue from the next cruisers and still be able to deliver the much needed materials. Just my $.02. Great plan lets see if RCCL people are as smart as you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess@Sea Posted September 20, 2017 #173 Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) I would vote (ha) to redeploy Adventure to Florida, even temporarily. Dump all the passengers in Miami or Ft. Lauderdale as there are two close airports in FLL and MIA. Load the 23rd cruise from there and also supplies. Go back to PR as a technical stop and dump supplies and return all Puerto Ricans that embarked in PR (if they want to go back or remain in the states until their infrastructure is back up). Then, continue to the USVI and other islands that need help and drop more supplies. As a passenger on the 23rd and B2B cruise, just floating around is fine by me. RCCL would get the revenue from the next cruisers and still be able to deliver the much needed materials. Just my $.02. I personally know people who are on AOS right now and would whole heartily agree with you. Edited September 20, 2017 by ms cider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted September 20, 2017 #174 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Anything is possible, but there is no reason to make that assumption. Not an asasuption. Based on info from a SJU based pilot who has lived there 6 years.But Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamencacha Posted September 20, 2017 #175 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Not an asasuption. Based on info from a SJU based pilot who has lived there 6 years.But I lived there for nine, was an Air Traffic Controller. I am waiting to hear from my peeps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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