nimbupani Posted January 28, 2010 #1 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I am worried now this is the state of our Itineary 02/01 - Miami - Rain 02/02 - Key West - Rain 02/03 - Cozumel - Rain 02/04 - Sea 02/05 - Miami - Rain 02/06 -Back to Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasharogue Posted January 28, 2010 #2 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Grab a drink and sit it the pool... This way either way you'll be wet. This happened to me on my last cruise and you just have to make the best of it. Let's be honest, yes, rain on vacation is not the best, however it beats the alternative: working. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 28, 2010 #3 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I don't think rain makes for a good cruise...I'd just as soon be working, if I don't have good weather. That being said, it rarely rains 24/7 down there....a shower here and there is normal and they pass quickly. If it's an isolated shower, the ship will move out of the way and miss it,if possible. Don't worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyG12 Posted January 28, 2010 #4 Share Posted January 28, 2010 It rains once a day in Key West ... chances are you'll have good weather for most of the day! Not sure about your area but our weather people in DC are rarely correct more than 2 or 3 days out. Just relax and have a wonderful trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimbupani Posted January 28, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted January 28, 2010 It rains once a day in Key West ... chances are you'll have good weather for most of the day! Not sure about your area but our weather people in DC are rarely correct more than 2 or 3 days out. Just relax and have a wonderful trip! Yeah. I am counting on their consistency ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish1c Posted January 28, 2010 #6 Share Posted January 28, 2010 It rained every day on our last cruise or was at least cloudy, overcast & cool. I hated it, except the day we were climbing Mayan ruins in Mexico; that would have been miserable in hot sun. You just have to learn to make your own fun. It's not the same but it's still better than work. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimbupani Posted January 28, 2010 Author #7 Share Posted January 28, 2010 It rained every day on our last cruise or was at least cloudy, overcast & cool. I hated it, except the day we were climbing Mayan ruins in Mexico; that would have been miserable in hot sun. You just have to learn to make your own fun. It's not the same but it's still better than work. :) Do they continue excursions in rain? like jungle tour or snorkeling. If not will they refund the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted January 28, 2010 #8 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I am worried now this is the state of our Itineary 02/01 - Miami - Rain 02/02 - Key West - Rain 02/03 - Cozumel - Rain 02/04 - Sea 02/05 - Miami - Rain 02/06 -Back to Virginia Well, if it's gonna rain the entire time, you should sue the cruise line for your money back!!!! :eek:(Just kidding.... ;)) Rain happens. Weather can't be changed. Just plan for the worst, hope for the best, and know the weather forecasts aren't all that accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwenmark Posted January 28, 2010 #9 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Assuming you booked cruisline excursions, IF THE CRUISELINE cancells the excursion they refund your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetraveler2 Posted January 28, 2010 #10 Share Posted January 28, 2010 On our last cruise the weather outlook was just like yours...rain everyday. It was beautiful both days in port. It did rain late in the afternoon but that was ok. Weather is so unpredicable. Keep a positive attitude and you will have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honneerider Posted January 29, 2010 #11 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Now it looks just overcast in Cozumel for Thursday, when I will be there. At least it will be warm! 1 degree wind chill here in NJ now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimbupani Posted January 29, 2010 Author #12 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Now it looks just overcast in Cozumel for Thursday, when I will be there.At least it will be warm! 1 degree wind chill here in NJ now. You are getting winter storm by this weekend in NJ and will pass on the way in VA. :) good luck We are leaving monday morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish1c Posted January 29, 2010 #13 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Do they continue excursions in rain? like jungle tour or snorkeling. If not will they refund the money Some of the tours go on. We had a ziplining tour cancelled once b/c it would have been too dangerous in the rain. If you cancel, you don't always get your money back. Check the policies. I think if you cancel more than 72 hours before through the cruiseline you might get a refund but it's line & company specific. If they cancel sometimes you get your money back. Our private tour in Costa Maya was cancelled by the company; they gave us the option to go on a different tour but they wouldn't refund our money even though they are the ones who cancelled. We enjoyed the tour we ended up taking but I felt hijacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted January 29, 2010 #14 Share Posted January 29, 2010 As others have said, the weather forecast can (and usually does) change. Right now, Miami is only showing a 50% chance of "showers" (not constant rain) while Key West shows a 30% chance of rain. Light rain can feel good when it's hot and you are snorkeling. Don't let the weather ruin your vacation. . . . just think, you'll be there really soon. I'm excited for you:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimbupani Posted January 30, 2010 Author #15 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We are in virginia and will be having a snow of about 10-12" by tonite. Now our next worry is sunday early morning flight to miami. How to go to airport? My car is in open parking and the amount of snow that has accumulated (& will continue to pile up) on & in front of the car. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted January 30, 2010 #16 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We are in virginia and will be having a snow of about 10-12" by tonite. Now our next worry is sunday early morning flight to miami. How to go to airport? My car is in open parking and the amount of snow that has accumulated (& will continue to pile up) on & in front of the car. :confused: I'd probably be leaving right now and get to the airport, even if it means staying all night at the airport (sometimes there are hotels nearby, that might not be filled...yet.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdog_1 Posted January 30, 2010 #17 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I am worried now this is the state of our Itineary 02/01 - Miami - Rain 02/02 - Key West - Rain 02/03 - Cozumel - Rain 02/04 - Sea 02/05 - Miami - Rain 02/06 -Back to Virginia What excursions, if any, do you have planned in each place? Are you booked thru the cruiseline or privately? If private, have you talked to them about their cancelation policy? Some advertise that the tour goes rain or shine. You'll just have to call them to see what their policy is (in your spare time worrying about the snow and how to get to the airport tomorrow morning with 12" on your windshield). Just remember that regardless of the weather you will be in some places you have never been before, and on a cruise! So plan to have fun and tell your kids to go with the flow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimbupani Posted January 31, 2010 Author #18 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thanks everyone and amazing CC board. We are sailing in less than 24 hours and will report back on return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiSpartan Posted February 1, 2010 #19 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Usually, they'll have the covered pool covered if your ship has one... We usually find an out of the way location to grab a book and just chillax.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted February 1, 2010 #20 Share Posted February 1, 2010 It rains once a day in Key West ... Afternoon storms are common in the hot summer months, but rain is unusual during the winter months. Long dry spells are very common here....to the point where we are restricted on our water use. That being said, it has been raining all day today and we have a 60% chance of rain throughout the day tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiSpartan Posted February 1, 2010 #21 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Afternoon storms are common in the hot summer months, but rain is unusual during the winter months. Long dry spells are very common here....to the point where we are restricted on our water use. That being said, it has been raining all day today and we have a 60% chance of rain throughout the day tomorrow. Same here...Don't remember the last time it has rained like this for so long...probably Sept or so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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