Cdude Posted August 30 #1 Share Posted August 30 (edited) We just received notice today that our 9/1 sailing on SOTS out of Bayonne, NJ will now depart at 3 PM instead of 4 PM to accommodate port traffic. The last two boarding groups must now arrive a half hour earlier than scheduled. I don’t think I care, because we board much earlier but I found this strange. Maybe it happens all the time? First for me. Edited August 30 by Cdude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted August 30 #2 Share Posted August 30 They may have to move to allow a ship at the adjacent dock to leave or enter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdude Posted August 30 Author #3 Share Posted August 30 That’s what it sounds like, but who is more important than SOTS with all its passengers, crew, and turnaround responsibilities? How much is RCL getting paid for the accommodation? Will it be a successful turn with so much that has to happen on short order? Oh no, now my mind is turning. I better go back to working on my packing list and leave this alone, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaschew Posted August 30 #4 Share Posted August 30 I am also in this sailing and when we got the alert about the change I did some searching. It looks like SOTS also had a change in July 2024 and it was to accommodate a large container ship that was arriving. The shipping channel appears not to be large enough to accommodate both an oasis class ship and a wide container ship. Given when happened in Baltimore*, I’m happy they make sure it’s safe and that we are leaving early rather than late. (*I know Baltimore was caused by a malfunction and that’s not the case here - but happy nonetheless.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 30 #5 Share Posted August 30 THis has happened before out of Bayonne. Not necessarily an early departure, but an off schedule departure due to shipping traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djvcr Posted August 30 #6 Share Posted August 30 Same has happened going back to Bayonne, we arrived later than normal to accommodate another ship arriving. It was 1 hour late, people started getting off around 8 or so vs 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 30 #7 Share Posted August 30 I’m on this sailing with you and was also surprised to get the message. It’s our first time sailing from Cape Liberty but I also understand that it’s a busy harbour. At least Jason Liberty isn’t charging us more for the longer cruise. 😜 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted August 30 #8 Share Posted August 30 SOTS?? Serenade? Spectrum? Star? Symphony? I know I could look up what's sailing out of Bayonne, but I'm too lazy. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted August 30 #9 Share Posted August 30 i wish the star does cruises out of Bayonne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted August 30 #10 Share Posted August 30 1 hour ago, cruiseguy1016 said: SOTS?? Serenade? Spectrum? Star? Symphony? I know I could look up what's sailing out of Bayonne, but I'm too lazy. 😁 SYotS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARandomTraveler Posted August 30 #11 Share Posted August 30 2 hours ago, A&L_Ont said: I’m on this sailing with you and was also surprised to get the message. It’s our first time sailing from Cape Liberty but I also understand that it’s a busy harbour. At least Jason Liberty isn’t charging us more for the longer cruise. 😜 They should give you an extra point 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted August 30 #12 Share Posted August 30 1 hour ago, ARandomTraveler said: They should give you an extra point 😂 Plus an extra point for solo or suite. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdude Posted August 30 Author #13 Share Posted August 30 6 hours ago, A&L_Ont said: I’m on this sailing with you and was also surprised to get the message. It’s our first time sailing from Cape Liberty but I also understand that it’s a busy harbour. At least Jason Liberty isn’t charging us more for the longer cruise. 😜 More like Royal will try to charge us for the extra hour! I hope the turn goes smoothly for us. I’m sure it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted August 30 #14 Share Posted August 30 7 hours ago, A&L_Ont said: At least Jason Liberty isn’t charging us more for the longer cruise. 😜 Check your seapass account when you board. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 30 #15 Share Posted August 30 4 hours ago, Another_Critic said: Plus an extra point for solo or suite. 🙂 I’d accept this. 2 hours ago, Cdude said: More like Royal will try to charge us for the extra hour! I hope the turn goes smoothly for us. I’m sure it will. I’d like to think it should. We have a 10:30 boarding so I feel more comfortable than a later one, but in all honesty it used to be show up whenever. 1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said: Check your seapass account when you board. That Jason Liberty. First stop will be a guest services to complain about boom boxes and pulling tips.😜 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted August 30 #16 Share Posted August 30 9 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: I’d accept this. I’d like to think it should. We have a 10:30 boarding so I feel more comfortable than a later one, but in all honesty it used to be show up whenever. That Jason Liberty. First stop will be a guest services to complain about boom boxes and pulling tips.😜 What is the itinerary? Let us know how you like sailing out of Bayonne. I have yet to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 30 #17 Share Posted August 30 7 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: What is the itinerary? Like other O class itineraries this one is pretty routine - PC, Nassau, Coco cay - or some order thereof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 30 #18 Share Posted August 30 29 minutes ago, Biker19 said: Like other O class itineraries this one is pretty routine - PC, Nassau, Coco cay - or some order thereof. This is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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