Royal Changes Next Week b/c of Lee?

[RyderJ201]

They changed all but Mariner. This stinks.

[iluvvikingvamps]

Here is the email about Adventure of the Seas's itinerary change for the 9/9 sailing

[loman]

15 minutes ago, back-at-it said:

So the Harmony Eastern on 9/9/ is now a Western on 9/9.

 

To ensure we have a safe and smooth journey, and to stay well away from Hurricane Lee’s path, we’ve adjusted our itinerary. We’ll now visit Costa Maya, Mexico on Day 5 and Cozumel on Day 6. Below, please find our revised itinerary.

Date	Day	Port of Call	Arrive	Depart
09/09/23	Sat	Miami, Florida		4:30 PM
09/10/23	Sun	Perfect Day at CocoCay	7:00 AM	5:00 PM
09/11/23	Mon	Cruising
09/12/23	Tue	Cruising
09/13/23	Wed	Costa Maya, Mexico	8:00 AM	5:00 PM
09/14/23	Thu	Cozumel, Mexico	7:00 AM	5:00 PM
09/15/23	Fri	Cruising
09/16/23	Sat	Miami, Florida	5:00 AM

Got this email also ,  a little disappointing .But better than getting blown around a bit.

[stepmor99]

I'm going on the Oasis out of Bayonne on Sunday. We are scheduled to go south towards Coco Cay and the Bahamas. No itinerary changes yet.

[luckyinpa]

9 hours ago, swoopy2110 said:

Please know being onboard a ship is one of the safest places because we are faster and can move out of the way of any inclement weather.

 

Quite a statement!

 no hurricane is faster than 22 knots... i guess

[Cru1s1ng2009]

leaving Baltimore tomorrow. Instead of bermuda, we are going to Coco Cay and Nassau. YAY!!!

[taglovestocruise]

1 hour ago, luckyinpa said:

 no hurricane is faster than 22 knots... i guess

According to NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, a hurricane's average forward speed is about 11 to 12 mph in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and tropical Atlantic Ocean from 10 to 30 degrees North latitude.

[Sunshine3601]

3 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

Coco Cay should be fine.  Though I'm kind of surprised they changed things up so soon.  

Probably had to grab their spot at other ports before other cruise lines did.

[roomba920]

On 9/7/2023 at 6:39 PM, back-at-it said:

Just got this .............

 

About Your Upcoming Travels

Dear Guest, Before we set sail for our Harmony of the Seas September 9th, 2023 sailing, we have an update to share. Along with our Chief Meteorologist and nautical experts, we’re closely monitoring the development of Hurricane Lee and any potential impacts to our itineraries. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way and will contact you and your travel partner directly by tomorrow evening, September 8th, 2023 once details are finalized. Please know being onboard a ship is one of the safest places because we are faster and can move out of the way of any inclement weather. Your safety and well-being are always our highest priority. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Sincerely, Aurora Yera-Rodriguez AVP | Guest Experience Royal Caribbean International

Notifying passengers the night prior to the cruise doesn't seem like enough time to cancel flights or hotels if the cruise is cancelled. I'd hate to have traveled to the cruise port only to be informed it's cancelled.

[roomba920]

On 9/7/2023 at 7:19 PM, Jimbo said:

Train on 13th, Cruise leaves on the 14th

Same here. We're taking Amtrak to Newark Penn on the 13th.

[c-leg5]

12 minutes ago, roomba920 said:

Notifying passengers the night prior to the cruise doesn't seem like enough time to cancel flights or hotels if the cruise is cancelled. I'd hate to have traveled to the cruise port only to be informed it's cancelled.

 

It won’t be the first time. Hurricane tracks are unpredictable although forecasts are definitely improving.

 

Then there was the Hurricane Harvey Galveston fiasco……..

Edited September 10, 2023 by c-leg5

[Jimbo]

22 minutes ago, roomba920 said:

Same here. We're taking Amtrak to Newark Penn on the 13th.

Cool, What time do you arrive at Newark Penn? 3pm for us coming from the South. We get on where the train originates at Roanoke, Va.

 

Didn't want to hassle with Air Flights, etc. Always delayed for one reason or another.

Edited September 10, 2023 by Jimbo

[runnerandme]

Captain on Wonder of the Seas announced that the next sailing (9/10) would go to Coco Cay , then on to Cozumel and ?.

 

 

 

 

 

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[c-leg5]

9 minutes ago, runnerandme said:

Captain on Wonder of the Seas announced that the next sailing (9/10) would go to Coco Cay , then on to Cozumel and ?.

 

 

 

 

 

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https://www.royalcaribbean.com/notices/travel-updates#weather
 

[shipgeeks]

6 hours ago, roomba920 said:

Notifying passengers the night prior to the cruise doesn't seem like enough time to cancel flights or hotels if the cruise is cancelled. I'd hate to have traveled to the cruise port only to be informed it's cancelled.

Cruises are not cancelled, but re-routed.  It can be disappointing to miss the ports one has booked for, but there is still a cruise.

[cruiseorcamp]

On 9/8/2023 at 4:56 PM, RyderJ201 said:

They changed all but Mariner. This stinks.

We are scheduled for Vision NE/CA 9/14  No notification of changes as of this morning 9/10

[cruiseorcamp]

9 hours ago, roomba920 said:

Notifying passengers the night prior to the cruise doesn't seem like enough time to cancel flights or hotels if the cruise is cancelled. I'd hate to have traveled to the cruise port only to be informed it's cancelled.

Same here!  That has happened to friends of mine and it certainly an inconvenience.  If our itinerary is changed; however, I would like adequate notice.  Do I take fleece or shorts?  🙂

[smokeybandit]

5 minutes ago, cruiseorcamp said:

We are scheduled for Vision NE/CA 9/14  No notification of changes as of this morning 9/10

I'd bet you'd get info by Tuesday. By then they'll have a better idea of what Lee will do that far north. But wouldn't be surprised if you see a change. The storm is moving so slow that by Friday is still may be south of Bermuda

[boscobeans]

Am wondering how the LIBERTY is planning its return to Cape Liberty while weathering through hurricane Lee ????

[ONECRUISER]

14 hours ago, roomba920 said:

Notifying passengers the night prior to the cruise doesn't seem like enough time to cancel flights or hotels if the cruise is cancelled. I'd hate to have traveled to the cruise port only to be informed it's cancelled.

All my Changes over last 35yrs were after I was on the Ship. 

[boscobeans]

The Royal APP for LIBERTY 9/16 is now up and running.

SHOWS ALL ABOARD AT 2:30

[shipgeeks]

2 hours ago, cruiseorcamp said:

Same here!  That has happened to friends of mine and it certainly an inconvenience.  If our itinerary is changed; however, I would like adequate notice.  Do I take fleece or shorts?  🙂

I'm packing one of each regardless.

Based on the timing of notifications of current sailings, I am not expecting any news until Wednesday evening.  If they can keep the current itinerary by holding off on changing it, I'll be happy. But I will be aboard no matter where we go.  

[cruiseorcamp]

1 hour ago, shipgeeks said:

I'm packing one of each regardless.

Based on the timing of notifications of current sailings, I am not expecting any news until Wednesday evening.  If they can keep the current itinerary by holding off on changing it, I'll be happy. But I will be aboard no matter where we go.  

We fly early Wednesday to Baltimore.  I sure hope it isn't Wed. night.  Perhaps my attire will be excused.  🙂

 

[Ourusualbeach]

2 hours ago, boscobeans said:

The Royal APP for LIBERTY 9/16 is now up and running.

SHOWS ALL ABOARD AT 2:30

The app is notorious for being inaccurate until you are actually physically on board the ship

[ecslady]

5 hours ago, cruiseorcamp said:

We are scheduled for Vision NE/CA 9/14  No notification of changes as of this morning 9/10

 

Leaving also on 9/14 on Jewel out of Cape Liberty heading to CA & Greenland.  More than likely we will find out something at the same time as you since we are both headed north.