laginog Posted September 4, 2004 #1 Share Posted September 4, 2004 How long will it be before we know if they'll be making stops at Princess Cays? Not that I'm counting on it for our cruise in 3 weeks!! It sure doesn't sound good!! I just want to "prepare" the kids in our group because they were really looking for ward to the island. But...then again....I don't want to "blow it" for them if there's a chance we can still go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophotogirl Posted September 4, 2004 #2 Share Posted September 4, 2004 I would like to know also. It's on the cruise in late Oct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsulin Posted September 4, 2004 #3 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Princess Cays is right next to NCL's Great Stirrup Cay. I don't know if there's any info. on the NCL board, but my guess would be that it will take a few weeks to get any updated information, as these islands are not permanently inhabited. Don't the Princess Cays workers live in Exuma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 4, 2004 #4 Share Posted September 4, 2004 This is the latest info. Nothing on Princess Cays. http://www.stormcarib.com/reports/2004/bahamas.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsulin Posted September 4, 2004 #5 Share Posted September 4, 2004 I doubt if we will hear anything about any cruise lines' private islands for some time. Remember, the workers who serve you on these uninhabited private islands don't live there, and are no doubt more concerned about their own homes on Exuma or Eleuthera. Let's cut them some slack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongerob Posted September 4, 2004 #6 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Eleuthra (sp?) reportedly received enough rain that it can be measured in feet. I've heard numbers of anywhere from 23 to 30 inches. My guess is that it will be a while before ships call there, possibly several months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 4, 2004 #7 Share Posted September 4, 2004 That is very sad, Bob!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsulin Posted September 4, 2004 #8 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Yes - very sad, but very much a reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted September 4, 2004 #9 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Let's hope that everyone down there is safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted September 4, 2004 #10 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Our stop at Princess Cays was rescheduled for Nassau a few weeks before we were on the Golden in 2001. Hurricane Georges, I think, was the culprit. There were four consecutive sailings of the Golden that skipped Princess Cays that year due to the hurricane damage. Frances seems like it's lingering a long time over the Bahamas, so I hope everyone there is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennat Posted September 5, 2004 #11 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Since Nassau got hit too, any guesses on where they will go instead (assuming) of Princess Cays? Do you think still Nassau, nowhere....? We are on an eastern itinerary in 3 weeks, stopping in St Mar, St Thomas and Princess Cays. Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laginog Posted September 5, 2004 Author #12 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Jenna--- I think we're on the same sailing - CP 9/25. I'm assuming we're looking at another "sea day". I love "sea days" so that's fine with me but I know a lot of other people don't really care for them so they might be disappointed. But...we can't help Mother Nature!! The children in our group will be upset about missing the "Cays" but we want them to understand how hurricanes can be so...we'll just make a "lesson" out of it!!!l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isujim Posted September 5, 2004 #13 Share Posted September 5, 2004 I would guess a sea day as well..........it would be just a guess right now as to how many cruises will miss this stop until the assess the damage......... Sea days are great though, so it won't interfere with our cruise attitude......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsshiplover Posted September 5, 2004 #14 Share Posted September 5, 2004 I generally look forward to the days in port...maybe this is the way I'm going to have to learn to RELAX!!! on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToplessPony Posted September 5, 2004 #15 Share Posted September 5, 2004 I wonder if San Juan or Antigua would be an option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennat Posted September 5, 2004 #16 Share Posted September 5, 2004 laginog, We are on the same cruise. I have seen you on the roll call. Should be fun. I am okay with whatever they decide. I enjoy cruisin' days but would prefer to have more than two stops :p . As long as we get on it will be fun. Hopefully, Ivan won't take out the other two islands. Those poor people having to deal with this all season. It stresses me out just one week :eek: Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laginog Posted September 5, 2004 Author #17 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Just getting on the ship with these hurricanes might become a challenge!!! These things are coming one right after another!!! My in-laws live in Palm Bay. We talked to them last night at about 8:00 and they said it was windy and raining. Today, evidently...the phone lines are out...can't reach them and the recording says that they're having "trouble" with the lines. So....I hope they made it through OK!!! She said she called the shelter and they were told that where they live, it was safe for them to stay home!!! I don't think that's really true but...that's the story she gave us!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphey Posted September 5, 2004 #18 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Port days or sea days??? We have graduated to "we don't care where the ship goes!!!!!!! As long as we're on it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk888 Posted September 5, 2004 #19 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Got this off of a Caribbean news site on the web: "As the storm's eye approached the outlying island of Eleuthera on Friday, sustained winds of 100 mph were reported." I believe that the Princess Cays is on the South side of Eleuthera Island. Here's the link; http://www.puertoricowow.com/html/gintdetail.asp?amaspField_newshd=Weakened%20Hurricane%20Frances%20heads%20for%20Florida%20&amaspHidden_newshd_dataType=string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted September 5, 2004 #20 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Thanks Monk for keeping us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psupa Posted September 6, 2004 #21 Share Posted September 6, 2004 We are also on the 9/25 sailing. Just wondering like all of you what the itinerary will be. I also love the sea days, but hope they add another port. Someone suggested Antigua - that would be nice since I've never been there. Well it's 3 weeks away so alot can change. My prayers to all the residents of Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted September 6, 2004 #22 Share Posted September 6, 2004 My girlfriend who finally got off the Caribbean Princess this morning said that an announcement was made that they were the last to visit Princess Cay as it has been destroyed in the hurricane. I also have read that Disney's island, Castaway Cay was destroyed. I'm sure the islands will all be rebuilt, but it won't be anytime soon as Hurricane Ivan is breathing down our necks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsshiplover Posted September 6, 2004 #23 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Sad to hear about Princess Cays. I just hope everyone is okay. I worry about those that live on the island, who have lost their homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laginog Posted September 6, 2004 Author #24 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Thanks for the information. I'll go ahead and tell the kids that we won't be able to do the island. We'll just make it a "learning experience" and tell them how sad it is that so many things were destroyed and how lucky we were that so many more people weren't killed. They will have so much fun on the ship they won't miss it anyway, I'm sure!! But....it will be sad thinking about the poor people.... It sounds like Ivan is heading towards Hispaniola. RCCL might lose Labadee in the next one but.. let's hope not!! The Weather Channel mentioned that a cold front could blow it away from land. Hopefully...that will happen!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk888 Posted September 6, 2004 #25 Share Posted September 6, 2004 That is SO sad to hear. We loved the Princess Cays. I'm sure they will rebuild it as it's just too beautiful a spot with too much to offer to just abandon it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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