Storm_Chaser Posted November 20, 2007 #1 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Can anyone who has recently experienced this plaesse let us know about thier experience. We are leaving on the <ariner on Sunday and it looks like the seas will be a little high on Monday when we are supposed to be at Coco Cay. I wonder do they tell you or do they sail by and not say anything? Also if they go somewhere else? Where Nassau or San Jaun? If is is elsewhere are there excursions available or do they just stop? IF we go somewhere else I want to take the kids on an excursion, maybe snorkling. Any ideas and thoughts are appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temple1 Posted November 20, 2007 #2 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Our cruise in April stopped there - it was really windy and it took forever for the first couple of tenders to get to the ship and loaded. I get severe motion sickness (I got sick snorkeling while wearing a Transcop patch and thought I was going to lose it all before I got off the tender and into my cabin on the 1 time we went over to Coco Cay on a previous cruise.) I took one look at the choppiness and decided to stay on board. My nephew's cruise it was too windy and they had an extra sea day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLindaC Posted November 20, 2007 #3 Share Posted November 20, 2007 They will announce that they can't get to Coco Cay after they determine that it's impossible. I doubt that they will take you to another port. Never had that happen except when we were steering around a storm. I wouldn't snorkel in San Juan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted November 20, 2007 #4 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Pretty common for the Mariner to substitute San Juan when Coco Cay is a no-go, as long as there is docking space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnees Posted November 20, 2007 #5 Share Posted November 20, 2007 They will probably take us to San Juan if they can't get into to CocoCay. They've done that before when we've been heading to St. Thomas/St. Martin. When we are just doing the Bahama cruise they give a sea day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted November 20, 2007 #6 Share Posted November 20, 2007 We sailed on by early in the morning and they announced about 4 hours after some other passengers said we already passed CocoCay by that we would not be stopping due to 40 knots winds. It was not even raining, just too windy for the tenders. The time before we left a tad early because it started to rain and the weather was getting rough. Those poor folks on the top of the last tender when the tropical rain hit!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san4u2 Posted November 20, 2007 #7 Share Posted November 20, 2007 We made it to Coco Cay and had a great time there. No wind and a sunny day. Love it. But then I wouldn't mind another sea day either. Lets face it any time on a cruise makes me happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jspang Posted November 20, 2007 #8 Share Posted November 20, 2007 We stopped at CoCo Cay on 11/10. Beautiful island and they have it set up very well. You will enjoy this great beach day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtorron Posted November 20, 2007 #9 Share Posted November 20, 2007 We are 4 for 4 at stoping at CocoCay. I hope after our Jan cruise we will be 5 for 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veryhotred Posted November 20, 2007 #10 Share Posted November 20, 2007 When we went on the Sovereign last May, we did not make it to Coco Cay, I think it is a make believe island..lol..We missed it the first try and were told perhaps a day later, no go again. We ended up staying overnight in Nassau (boring). I really wanted to see Coco Cay too! But nothing RC could have done about it, was the winds fault. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltsnh Posted November 20, 2007 #11 Share Posted November 20, 2007 We were on Majesty last week and after sending 2 tenders over and all the equipment they decided it was to dangerous to continue tender operations so it was a day at sea.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted November 20, 2007 #12 Share Posted November 20, 2007 We were on the Mariner last week and made it to Coco Cay last Monday. Apparently we were the first sailing in about 3 weeks of Eastern sailings that actually made it! We were blessed with incredible weather all week. I did hear that if you can't make it to Coco Cay, you will likely visit San Juan instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted November 20, 2007 #13 Share Posted November 20, 2007 We were on Mariner Oct 14-21. When we boarded, the plans were to go to Coco Cay. Later, before the Compass was passed out, our steward told us we weren't going to Coco Cay and that we were heading to San Juan. He told us we would get the Compass either late that night or early the next morning. We got to San Juan about 3Pm two days later. Somehow, I think RCI knows they can dock the Mariner in San Juan without a problem on the Eastern Caribbean cruises. When we go on Radiance in January, Coco Cay isn't even scheduled, it's off to San Juan. Even without advance reservations, a trip to San Juan can be interesting. There is a fort that is easily within walking distance from the ship. There is shopping, lots of things to do. Not to worry if you don't get to Coco Cay. Enjoy Mariner, it's our favorite ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsme Posted November 20, 2007 #14 Share Posted November 20, 2007 We made it to Coco Cay but we had to leave early due to a storm. It really did make the sea very rough. That same storm dumped snow at my house. We came home to ice and snow all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungirl28 Posted November 21, 2007 #15 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I was on the Majesty last week and we missed Cococay. I'm now 0-2. However, I had decided that I wasn't going to go once I saw on of the tenders trying to make it to the island. There was no way I was getting on anything that rock that violently!:( Hopefully next time. P.S. We did have a great sea day instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsrock Posted November 21, 2007 #16 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I'm 4 for 4 in Coco. Had a great time each time. If you do get there, enjoy it! Get a hammock and just relax the day away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted November 21, 2007 #17 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I'm 4 for 4 in Coco. Had a great time each time. If you do get there, enjoy it! Get a hammock and just relax the day away! And enjoy the barbecued ribs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prttygirlmss Posted November 21, 2007 #18 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Went on the Mariner in Sept and our first stop was Coco Cay. This was my favorite stop. We had perfect weather. My DH and boys went snorkeling and DD and I swam and relaxed. After the nice lunch the kids went to the water park and DD and I rested in a hammock. If you get there you will not be dissapointed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare taxatty Posted November 21, 2007 #19 Share Posted November 21, 2007 We're two for three--it seems the odds of getting there are lower during the winter. Hope to make it there in January! Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temple1 Posted November 21, 2007 #20 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Oooh - I was in San Juan in September and I'm sooo ready to go back! Darned conferences! They expect you to go to meetings rather than shop and explore. There is a cool linen shop in Old San Juan - great stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattInFLL Posted November 21, 2007 #21 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Well we had no issue tendering to CocoCay a couple of weekends back - and it was a very pleasant experience. But not to the point where it would have been a bad thing to have a sea day by the pool. Depending on what part of the country you are from, the water is not especially warm at this time of year. I recommend the waverunners or the parasailing... but then I am not much for snorkeling. And on the off chance you end up in San Juan, just do some research now so you know what your options are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnees Posted November 21, 2007 #22 Share Posted November 21, 2007 It doesn't really matter to me where we end up on Monday. We've been to San Juan 3 times already this year so I'm not sure we would even get off the ship. Our friends would like to go to CocoCay though so we will set our sites on that. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prc Posted November 21, 2007 #23 Share Posted November 21, 2007 We've made it 2 out of 4 times. Cococay is heaven! We'll be trying again the day after Christmas. Can't think of a better gift from Santa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygirl226 Posted November 21, 2007 #24 Share Posted November 21, 2007 We'll be heading down 4/21. Does anyone know what the weather is usually like at that time. We are so looking forward to CocoCay...it's why we're taking this little trip...but like you said any day on a ship is better than a day in New Jersey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm_Chaser Posted November 21, 2007 Author #25 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Thanks for all the replies. I should have noted that we are 2 for 2 in cruises that stop in Coco Cay. It is a wonderful place. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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