Sand and Seas Posted December 21, 2021 #1 Share Posted December 21, 2021 No longer ABC. Now just A (Aruba) and C (Curacao). Our January 5th Getaway just lost Bonaire and traded out Nassau for GSC. (I won't miss Nassau) We now have a full day in Aruba😎 Dear Valued Guests and Travel Partners: On behalf of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), we thank you for your loyalty and for making us your vacation of choice. We have important information regarding Norwegian Getaway's 9-day sailing on January 5, 2022. Travel partners should share the below information with guests who may be affected. Due to port availability, the abovementioned itinerary has been changed. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. The revised itinerary is outlined below: Original Day Destination Arrive Depart Wed MIAMI, FL 4:00 pm Thu NASSAU, BAHAMAS 6:00 am 12:30 pm Fri AT SEA Sat ORANJESTAD, ARUBA, NETHERLAND ANTILLES 4:00 pm 11:59 pm Sun WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO, NETHERLAND ANTILLES 8:00 am 8:00 pm Mon KRALENDIJK, BONAIRE, NETHERLAND ANTILLES 7:00 am 4:00 pm Tue AT SEA Wed PUERTO PLATA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 7:00 am 4:00 pm Thu AT SEA Fri MIAMI, FL 7:00 am Revised Day Destination Arrive Depart Wed MIAMI, FL 4:00 pm Thu AT SEA Fri PUERTO PLATA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 7:00 am 7:00 pm Sat AT SEA Sun WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO, NETHERLAND ANTILLES 8:00 am 8:00 pm Mon ORANJESTAD, ARUBA, NETHERLAND ANTILLES 7:00 am 9:00 pm Tue AT SEA Wed AT SEA Thu GREAT STIRRUP CAY, BAHAMAS 8:00 am 6:00 pm Fri MIAMI, FL 7:00 am 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted December 21, 2021 #2 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Unfortunately, I think itineraries are extremely fluid right now as more and more countries close their borders. Just today, the CDC just added Bonaire to the list of highest risk nations: (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added eight destinations to its highest-risk category for travel on Monday https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/cdc-very-high-risk-travel-destinations-december-20/index.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Gopher Posted December 21, 2021 #3 Share Posted December 21, 2021 I looked in the NCL TA website and it looks like they have canceled Bonaire on the 1/5, 1/19, and 2/2 sailings on the Getaway. I fully expect them to also cancel Bonaire on the January 16th sailing on the Epic as well. I am SO frustrated. My dream cruise (first time in Haven) is withering away to nothing and no option to cancel and get a FCC. Priscilla show canceled Masks required Bonaire canceled (one of my favorite ports) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missnd Posted December 21, 2021 #4 Share Posted December 21, 2021 I wonder if they are they keeping Bonaire for the 12/27 sailing? I haven't seen a notice yet, but won't be surprised if it's cut. We're supposed to be there on 12/31, so maybe there's a cutoff of 1/1 and we'll still get to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktwothousand Posted December 21, 2021 #5 Share Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) I’m sorry to say but I think these long itinerary cruises will continue to see more changes. Especially any Dutch islands, some of which are technically part of the four nations which make up the kingdom of the Netherlands, and may wish to take a cautious approach similar to the mainland netherlands which is under a full one month lockdown. I cancelled the January 5 getaway and it was a disappointing decision but I feel it was the right one right now. Trust me, I would rather be cruising but not when I can see a tsunami coming Edited December 21, 2021 by marktwothousand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Gopher Posted December 21, 2021 #6 Share Posted December 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, marktwothousand said: I’m sorry to say but I think these long itinerary cruises will continue to see more changes. Especially any Dutch islands, some of which are technically part of the four nations which make up the kingdom of the Netherlands, and may wish to take a cautious approach similar to the mainland netherlands which is under a full one month lockdown. I cancelled the January 5 getaway and it was a disappointing decision but I feel it was the right one right now. Trust me, I would rather be cruising but not when I can see a tsunami coming Wish we had the option to cancel and get a FCC. But nope! REALLY hoping NCL reverses course over the next couple weeks to allow us to cancel and get a FCC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckhendo2 Posted December 21, 2021 #7 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Also on 27th sailing of Getaway. If I could cancel and get a FCC, I likely would. But without that, I'd rather be on the ship even if every port gets cancelled. Sea days aren't so bad... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted December 21, 2021 #8 Share Posted December 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Cruise Gopher said: Wish we had the option to cancel and get a FCC. But nope! REALLY hoping NCL reverses course over the next couple weeks to allow us to cancel and get a FCC. I keep repeating this, but I do think NCL is going to change their mind; especially if more and more islands close themselves off. Of course, my opinion holds no more merit than the next guy but if I was sailing in the near future my plan would be to wait until the very last possible minute to make a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted December 21, 2021 Author #9 Share Posted December 21, 2021 42 minutes ago, chuckhendo2 said: Also on 27th sailing of Getaway. If I could cancel and get a FCC, I likely would. But without that, I'd rather be on the ship even if every port gets cancelled. Sea days aren't so bad... So you are on the Getaway 9 day prior to our 9 day? Please keep us advised of any news you receive. Like you, I enjoy Sea Days. I'm hoping to get to see Million $ Quartet a couple of times too. We had a great time on our masked Breakaway two weeks ago and it just made us more excited for this upcoming 9 day. It was so great to be on the ocean again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktwothousand Posted December 21, 2021 #10 Share Posted December 21, 2021 It’s not so much that I like sea days, I just like staying on the ship during PORT days. Now, that’s the ultimate 🙂 not sure if a full 9 sea day cruise is really my thing, especially during a pandemic where people really shouldn’t be mixing indoors as much. And the getaway isn’t known as the most exciting of the NCL ships in terms of features… still, if I couldn’t cancel and I was forced to make-do, I would 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckhendo2 Posted December 21, 2021 #11 Share Posted December 21, 2021 22 minutes ago, marktwothousand said: It’s not so much that I like sea days, I just like staying on the ship during PORT days. Now, that’s the ultimate 🙂 not sure if a full 9 sea day cruise is really my thing, especially during a pandemic where people really shouldn’t be mixing indoors as much. And the getaway isn’t known as the most exciting of the NCL ships in terms of features… still, if I couldn’t cancel and I was forced to make-do, I would Yup, that's how I'm feeling. I felt pretty damned cocky when I booked this, knowing I'd be freshly boosted and have high resistance to the virus... and then omicron screwed everything up. Still not really worried for myself, as I'm in relatively good health. Fortunate enough to work remotely, so I will be quarantining when I get home regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamara1969 Posted December 22, 2021 #12 Share Posted December 22, 2021 6 hours ago, chuckhendo2 said: Also on 27th sailing of Getaway. If I could cancel and get a FCC, I likely would. But without that, I'd rather be on the ship even if every port gets cancelled. Sea days aren't so bad... We are on this cruise too. I am with you. Just ready to get away and relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middleager Posted December 22, 2021 #13 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Bonaire is one island we haven't been to. I'm hoping our March 20 Panama will make it, because it has great scuba diving. I'd be disappointed if we don't get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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