Mark_UK Posted October 7, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) Apex is due in Haifa tomorrow and according to Vessel Finder is still en route. With all the violence that's gone on there today I wonder if she will cancel the three scheduled stops this week? Some of you may have seen from the stolen passport post that I'm due to do the same trip next cruise so am keeping a close eye! Edited October 7, 2023 by Mark_UK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordylad Posted October 7, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 7, 2023 BBC News /@8am UK Time....will be surprised if the ship stops this week https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67036625 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted October 7, 2023 #3 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Much as it is always disappointing when an itinerary is changed having seen the news this morning I can’t see the ship stopping… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl94 Posted October 7, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Just now, gordylad said: BBC News /@8am UK Time....will be surprised if the ship stops this week https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67036625 Agree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_UK Posted October 7, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Wonder where they will go instead? Turkey or Cyprus maybe? Seen on Facebook that people on Holland America in port today have been ordered back to the ship. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capsoni Posted October 7, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Im sure they will cancel Israel.. but at the moment Apex is still heading towards Israel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordylad Posted October 7, 2023 #7 Share Posted October 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mark_UK said: Wonder where they will go instead? Turkey or Cyprus maybe? Seen on Facebook that people on Holland America in port today have been ordered back to the ship. tells you everything then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capsoni Posted October 7, 2023 #8 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Nieuw Statendam from HAL is in Haifa at the moment... may be they leave earlier.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordylad Posted October 7, 2023 #9 Share Posted October 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, Capsoni said: Nieuw Statendam from HAL is in Haifa at the moment... may be they leave earlier.. as war has just been declared ships will want to move away asap.....problem is if people are on land doing there own thing its getting the communication to them 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouChamp Posted October 7, 2023 #10 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Aloha. Having been blessed to travel the region, it has always been said there is never a good time to travel there. As we are witnessing now the situation can change at a moments notice. I know one ship from another line has already wisely cancelled its visit. We would be there now but changed our plans for unrelated reasons. Let us pray for everyone to be safe 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted October 7, 2023 #11 Share Posted October 7, 2023 1 hour ago, gordylad said: as war has just been declared ships will want to move away asap.....problem is if people are on land doing there own thing its getting the communication to them When we were in Ashdod in May when conflicts had arisen, the ship made sure that they had the contact information for all pax not on ship shore excursions so that, if needed, they could be contacted. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted October 7, 2023 #12 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Safety comes first! Itinerary changes will be likely. Mark and parents may be going to other ports.. Prayers for the Victims! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted October 7, 2023 #13 Share Posted October 7, 2023 So sad . Israel is a wonderful place to visit. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted October 7, 2023 #14 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Wow, Have a friend that been in Ashdod this week for a family wedding and is supposed to leaving today He hasnt message about any troubles all week , just weather is great , and everything is fine just sent a message to find out what’s happening , Just got this “Unfortunately, not they had no consideration for are sleeping pattern. They started bombing around us at 6 AM and we all been sitting in shelters on and off for the last six hours.” We have lost our flight Unfortunately, we couldn’t get into the car to get to the airport. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco491 Posted October 7, 2023 #15 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Was Haifa first port of call? We were on this same cruise one week ago. Ashdod was the first port, then Haifa. Have they already rerouted as Haifa is further north? As Tel Aviv has already come under attack I can’t see Haifa being any safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbiker97 Posted October 7, 2023 #16 Share Posted October 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, marco491 said: Was Haifa first port of call? We were on this same cruise one week ago. Ashdod was the first port, then Haifa. Have they already rerouted as Haifa is further north? As Tel Aviv has already come under attack I can’t see Haifa being any safer. We’re on the cruise currently. Haifa is the first port (has always been the first). No word as of yet as to what the ship will be doing. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted October 7, 2023 #17 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Looking at Marine traffic she appears to be turning slightly - perhaps heading to Limassol? No idea really but would be stunned if they went to Israel. What a shame. Praying for the peace of Jerusalem ..... 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted October 7, 2023 #18 Share Posted October 7, 2023 1 minute ago, dcbiker97 said: We’re on the cruise currently. Haifa is the first port (has always been the first). No word as of yet as to what the ship will be doing. Thoughts with everyone. I am sure that they will make a sensible, informed decision. To be honest, even if they docked would anyone want to get off? What is the mood onboard if you don't mind me asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbiker97 Posted October 7, 2023 #19 Share Posted October 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, Presto2 said: Thoughts with everyone. I am sure that they will make a sensible, informed decision. To be honest, even if they docked would anyone want to get off? What is the mood onboard if you don't mind me asking Can’t comment on the mood as I’ve been up in the Retreat all day. I have no doubt Celebrity will make the best decision it can. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexmiller Posted October 7, 2023 #20 Share Posted October 7, 2023 52 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: Wow, Have a friend that been in Ashdod this week for a family wedding and is supposed to leaving today He hasnt message about any troubles all week , just weather is great , and everything is fine just sent a message to find out what’s happening , Just got this “Unfortunately, not they had no consideration for are sleeping pattern. They started bombing around us at 6 AM and we all been sitting in shelters on and off for the last six hours.” We have lost our flight Unfortunately, we couldn’t get into the car to get to the airport. Our best to your friends! This was a sudden and totally unexpected attack. Based upon the national news reports this morning, Israeli intelligence dropped the ball big time. Please keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capsoni Posted October 7, 2023 #21 Share Posted October 7, 2023 20 minutes ago, Presto2 said: Looking at Marine traffic she appears to be turning slightly - perhaps heading to Limassol? No idea really but would be stunned if they went to Israel. What a shame. Praying for the peace of Jerusalem ..... There is no "turning slightly"... just straight ahead to Haifa with 16kn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted October 7, 2023 #22 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Must be the angle when I saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl94 Posted October 7, 2023 #23 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Apex has slowed to 6.8 knots before Cyprus so looks like plans are changing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted October 7, 2023 #24 Share Posted October 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, BigAl94 said: Apex has slowed to 6.8 knots before Cyprus so looks like plans are changing. Not surprised. Just looking at the news over in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_UK Posted October 7, 2023 Author #25 Share Posted October 7, 2023 The Nieuw Statendam is now showing as heading to Alanya, Turkey with a day at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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