Ncl escape skips private island again!

[coffeebean]

On 4/4/2019 at 7:32 AM, hallux said:

  Yes, RCI now has a pier on their island but that was just opened last month. 

RCCL not only built a pier on their island, they spent 250 million upgrading the island to a resort/ water park. Going there next week on RCCL Mariner OTS. Can't wait.

 

I'm a frequent cruiser on NCL and LOVE NCL ships too!!! 

[Alatraveler1]

Missed GSC on Epic when RCI and Disney made their stops the same day.  On board credit, go to Nassau instead?  Nope, nada, nothing, but the casino, bars and onboard shops made $$$ that day.......

[mjkacmom]

13 hours ago, Alatraveler1 said:

Missed GSC on Epic when RCI and Disney made their stops the same day.  On board credit, go to Nassau instead?  Nope, nada, nothing, but the casino, bars and onboard shops made $$$ that day.......

They can only go Nassau if there is room (we’ve gone there when missing GSC). NCL loses revenue when missing GSC, no excursions, plus they get the money when passengers buy drinks on the island or on the ship. I’ve seen posts here with video showing very dangerous tender situations when NCL decided to chance it.

[Redsky5292]

I've had 50% luck, sailed in April twice to the Bahamas, the first cruise we skipped GSC due to rough seas, the next year we were able to make it.  Since our next stop was Nassau, and there was room at the Pier, we went to Nassau and spent the afternoon and whole next day there.  We weren't planning on getting off at GSC, and subsequently stayed on board the following year, so it was no big deal for us.  I don't remember if we got an OBC for skipping GSC...  We were on the Breakaway both times and it was mid April.

[GrabMyWrist]

Haven't made it to GSC yet. At this point, I'm sure it's a myth. Maybe one day....

[graphicguy]

Winter and Spring Months are tough for tendering to GSC.

[ksmcdonald]

On 5/19/2019 at 2:32 PM, Sauer-kraut said:

 

I don't think Carnival uses GSC as it is a privately owned island by Norwegian.

 

I stand corrected, it was Grand Turk that we missed.  Regardless, Carnival compensated us well for missing a port.  NCL, not so much.

 

 

[davy jones]

Moderate winds can create safety issues for tendering.  Royal built a pier with their revenue generating enhancements at Coco Cay.  I suspect that NCL is carefully watching Royal's Coco Cay experience.

[margoula]

Went in October 4 times.....never missed GSC.....it’s beautiful.

 

my son and family went two years in a row in February....missed both times!

 

we’re booked for this October and October 2020....will let you know....LOL