Rare Rogueperson Posted September 11, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 11, 2023 This post was recognized by LauraS! "And another from Rogueperson! Thank you for generously sharing your time at sea with everyone at Cruise Critic! Please consider submitting it to the site for publication as well: Click: Write a Review" Rogueperson was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' and 5 points. Good Morning everyone. I'm back after almost a year hiatus on cruising. Well, it wasn't exactly a hiatus, a spring cruise did not present itself, so I ended up not doing anything until this one. But this one is special. As usual, I'm tagging @FionaMG as is my habit. As of today, Our itinerary is Halifax, NS, Nuuk, Greenland, Qaqortoq, Greenland, Nanotorik, Greenland St. John, NL 14 nights in all. Also at this time, we have this monster of a hurricane, Lee coming up our way. As some of you may know, Carnival Legend left last Saturday on a similar itinerary to Greenland from Baltimore. They were forced to abandon that trek and they ended up with a 14 night Canada cruise. To say people on that cruise was upset, is an understatement from what i hear, but it is what it is. We are hoping that this will not happen to us as well. Looking at the track, I'm suspecting at the minimum, Halifax is going to be cancelled. I was looking forward to Halifax and getting a Beaver Tail because I failed last year and getting it. For those of you joining me for the first time. I like food. You'll see a lot of food photos and I'll try to be as responsive as the internet allows. This will be the first trip I've ever had to experience Starlink, but I worry a little because i'm going so far north and coverage maybe spotty up there. So here we go... 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rogueperson Posted September 11, 2023 Author #2 Share Posted September 11, 2023 I should also add, that my plan that was concocted in September of 2021 to hop skip from Diamond to Diamond Plus through the double points system was a success. Because of the 5 cruises I took under that promotion, I was able to earn 80 points in that span to jump from Diamond to Diamond Plus and THIS cruise is the first Diamond plus cruise. Woot. 5 drinks a day. Except, I don't drink. I was hard pressed to use up the 4 drinks as Diamond. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted September 11, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) I will be there right with you. It looks like we may get ahead of Lee, so fingers crossed. I am cautiously optimistic, but will just be glad to get on the ship. I rarely use my 5 vouchers, but have friends on this cruise just turning Diamond at end, so I will share. 😉 Edited September 11, 2023 by crzndeb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rogueperson Posted September 11, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted September 11, 2023 1 minute ago, crzndeb said: I will be there right with you. It looks like we may get ahead of Lee, so fingers crossed. I am cautiously optimistic, but will just be glad to get on the ship. I'm thinking we can. two full sea days will get us to St. John, as we have 2 full sea days coming back. I'm fairly sure Halifax is a lost cause at this point. Even if we do make it, it will be a rainy mess...like last time, probably worse. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted September 11, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 11, 2023 I'll be following along. This is an itinerary I'd love to do... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbeau Posted September 11, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Excited to follow along! Sounds like an interesting itinerary, hopefully Lee doesn’t give you too many problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiki and The Noush Posted September 11, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Thanks for doing this! Can't wait to follow along 🙂 Hope you have a fabulous cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clochette Posted September 11, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 11, 2023 what a great itinerary (and hope it stays that way) I am looking forward to following you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecslady Posted September 11, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Hope to meet you on board - wherever we end up going! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FionaMG Posted September 11, 2023 #10 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Hi @Rogueperson! Thanks for the tag. It's finally here. I am keeping everything crossed for you that it all goes off as planned. Looking forward to following along. Have an amazing time. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irisbax3 Posted September 11, 2023 #11 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Looking forward to following your journey. Have a safe and enjoyable cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted September 11, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 11, 2023 @Rogueperson I’m on the Jewel Arctic Circle cruise now and the internet has been good for the most part. There was a time or two where there were issues, but that was it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rogueperson Posted September 11, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted September 11, 2023 1 minute ago, ReneeFLL said: @Rogueperson I’m on the Jewel Arctic Circle cruise now and the internet has been good for the most part. There was a time or two where there were issues, but that was it. Excellent. I was a little worried about the lack of satellite coverage that far north as its not a very populated area. But then again, I've had issues on a b2b where it was fine one leg, and the next I had issues. Same room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 11, 2023 #14 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) @Rogueperson We will be onboard also, deck 8 just south of the Centrum. Hoping the waves don't reach us. 😲 I believe this is going to be a double dessert cruise for sure. 😁 Edited September 11, 2023 by Jimbo 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rogueperson Posted September 11, 2023 Author #15 Share Posted September 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Jimbo said: @Rogueperson We will be onboard also, deck 8 just south of the Centrum. Hoping the waves don't reach us. 😲 I just saw you on the other live thread and was thinking "man, too man Jimbos here" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 11, 2023 #16 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Just now, Rogueperson said: I just saw you on the other live thread and was thinking "man, too man Jimbos here" Yes, couple people on there have me confused with someone else..........oh well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 11, 2023 #17 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) Just got this email about our cruise. About Your Upcoming Travels Dear Guest, Before we set sail for our Jewel of the Seas September 14th, 2023 sailing, we have an update to share. Along with our Chief Meteorologist and nautical experts, we’re closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Lee and any potential impact to our itinerary. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way and will contact you and your travel partner directly by September 13th, 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 Edited September 11, 2023 by Jimbo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets07 Posted September 11, 2023 #18 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Just got the email too. Will be interesting (?!) We had an excursion in Greenland cancelled as well, although I think unrelated to the weather situation as I am aware of nothing else being cancelled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rogueperson Posted September 11, 2023 Author #19 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) I read this as “we see the Hurricane just as you do. We got nothing for you” This is me being an amateur navigator and thinking that if we skip Halifax, we can make it to the furthest dot to the east by Saturday at 8am at an average of 23 knots. At an average of 19 knots, we can make the second dot to the west. The third dot is the approximate longitude of where Lee’s eye will be. Its forecast to be slightly south of that dot west of nova scotia on Saturday at 8am. I did not know that Jewel’s max speed is 25 knots. I’m still optimistic here. Edited September 12, 2023 by Rogueperson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted September 11, 2023 #20 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, FionaMG said: Hi @Rogueperson! Thanks for the tag. It's finally here. I am keeping everything crossed for you that it all goes off as planned. Looking forward to following along. Have an amazing time. 😊 I’ll chip in with comments too if I may! Having come rather a long way for this cruise; my thinking is they will skip Halifax and get to Greenland asap.., if time allows could we even get round to the east coast and Prinz Chtistian Sund 🤞 then rearrange the ports to get back. The wording of the email that was sent out today implies something is already in planning stages …”will contact you and your travel partner directly by September 13th, 2023once details are finalized.”. Additionally others have had their rib excursion in Nano already cancelled .. and as @Ourusualbeach posted earlier… having excursions cancelled is usually the first big clue! Interestingly DH has that trip booked but not cancelled (yet!) Edited September 12, 2023 by little britain 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rogueperson Posted September 12, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted September 12, 2023 My excursions in Nuuk and Qaqoroq are still intact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 12, 2023 #22 Share Posted September 12, 2023 15 minutes ago, Rogueperson said: My excursions in Nuuk and Qaqoroq are still intact. Ditto that for us in those 2 ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleueyes44 Posted September 12, 2023 #23 Share Posted September 12, 2023 I'm also on this cruise just got the email about 2 hours ago. Funny thing is my son and daughter in law are at Disney World and I was worried about them. I thought we may have a bit of bad weather never imagined this hurricane would effect our cruise. Fingers crossed not too much changes. I have so looked forward to this cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted September 12, 2023 #24 Share Posted September 12, 2023 If you have a time I would really like to hear about ship related things, we get Jewel September 28. Hope the storm doesn't affect your trip too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rogueperson Posted September 12, 2023 Author #25 Share Posted September 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, SPacificbound said: If you have a time I would really like to hear about ship related things, we get Jewel September 28. Hope the storm doesn't affect your trip too much. Ask away. I’m here all week and then some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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