doones2 Posted April 16, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Why doesn’t NCL cruise the eastern Caribbean? I think they are the only major line not to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smplybcause Posted April 16, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 16, 2018 They do, they've just delayed returning after the hurricanes the longest. For whatever reason. They're back at the end of the year... not sure when exactly but a friend is booked eastern in Nov. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted April 16, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I see Eastern Itineraries on their site. Any particular port of call that you’re interested in? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 16, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 16, 2018 St Thomas 6 months after the hurricanes, blue tarps still cover many roofs (including the Department if Public Works). Some tourist areas still on portable generators. Photos from our port call 3 week’s ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted April 16, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 16, 2018 The blue tarps are definitely there, and debris collection in some areas is still underway at many of these ports of call, but overall, these islands are back in business. I’ve been to Puerto Rico several times after the hurricanes hit and the change has been dramatic. On my last visit a few weeks ago, I noticed that the lush green is back and, not only are most businesses open again, but new ones have sprouted. Overall, tourism has made a dramatic comeback, and the blue tarps in St Thomas and San Juan are more a sign of FEMA and the US government’s slow response than of these destination’s readiness and willingness to receive tourism. I know that NCL probably wanted to play it safe by delaying their return to the Eastern Caribbean, but they are definitely ready. These are images from my most recent visit to San Juan. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doones2 Posted April 16, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Was interested in St Maarten and US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. They all need the tourists and cruise ships to visit. I just thought it odd that NCL is waiting so long to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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