Dorian

[CruisinCrow]

I just wanted to say that we're thinking of the people of the Bahamas as you prepare for Hurricane Dorian.  Prayers up for safety and minimal damage.

[BNBR]

Well, damage has been horrific. We have friends in Treasure Cay which took a straight on direct hit.  Anxiously waiting to hear from them.  But it's been a complete disaster in Abaco unfortunately. 

[jmbklj]

Dorian is holding over the Bahamas for quite some time now, very concerning. Thoughts and prayers are with the people of the Bahamas.  

 

Also, don't most cruise lines have their beautiful private islands somewhere in the Bahamas? Hoping for minimal damage.

[angie7911922]

Hope and prayers that not too many lives are lost... damage can be fixed.... 

[runninggalintexas]

I wonder how Royal Caribbean's CocoCay is holding up?  They just spent millions completely renovating it. 

[BNBR]

1 hour ago, runninggalintexas said:

I wonder how Royal Caribbean's CocoCay is holding up?  They just spent millions completely renovating it. 

 

The question is not whether cococay has been damaged, but how much damage. I'd guess not too bad. 

[CruisinCrow]

21 hours ago, BNBR said:

Well, damage has been horrific. We have friends in Treasure Cay which took a straight on direct hit.  Anxiously waiting to hear from them.  But it's been a complete disaster in Abaco unfortunately. 

 

Let us know when you hear from your friends, please.  I've been watching Grand Bahama with terror all day.  Unimaginable.

[pjrockman]

Prayers to the Region.

 

God Bless.  Paul

[ReneeFLL]

Here are some pictures someone posted on the RC boards.

 

 

This is the hot air balloon deflated and held down with weights.

 

[jangor]

Prayers can be helpful, but please consider donating to an organization that is helping people to survive the devastation.

[CruisinCrow]

15 hours ago, jangor said:

Prayers can be helpful, but please consider donating to an organization that is helping people to survive the devastation.

 

Absolutely!

 

Royal Caribbean has set up a matching fund: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/hurricane-disaster-relief