I think the only people who suck at their jobs and never get fired are weathermen. Like I said in an earlier post, whatever the Captain was looking at he clearly thought he had favorable conditions. Growing up off the coast of Maine, I know how badly these storms can take a quick turn for the worst.
Cruising is our favorite vacation so I can't imagine what the first time cruisers on this ship are thinking. I thought the swells left over from Erika on our honeymoon were bad...couldn't imagine being in a balcony cabin in this type of weather period.
As far as RCI's response....again I'll say it will be interesting. If the stories are true and the scope of the damage is as bad as people have said it is...it won't be long until the bloodsucking lawyers come out to play....
I had to create an account to reply to this comment. I'm a meteorologist, and this storm is developing exactly as forecast. For anyone defending RC, they are uninformed. For the last two days there has been a Hurricane Force Wind Warning posted in the area the ship was planned to sail. Failure to respect this forecast falls directly on RC if lives are lost. With my first post / rant complete I want to send out prayers and my thoughts to those on board. Things should start to improve shortly as the low pressure system tracks northeast away from the ships location.
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I had to create an account to reply to this comment. I'm a meteorologist, and this storm is developing exactly as forecast. For anyone defending RC, they are uninformed. For the last two days there has been a Hurricane Force Wind Warning posted in the area the ship was planned to sail. Failure to respect this forecast falls directly on RC if lives are lost. With my first post / rant complete I want to send out prayers and my thoughts to those on board. Things should start to improve shortly as the low pressure system tracks northeast away from the ships location.