VABeach Posted January 22, 2005 #1 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Thanks to the "Look to See Who's Going to be Docked at Your Island" thread, I noticed that MY ship was NOT going to be in port on the day we're "suppose" to be there.:rolleyes: So I checked the itenerary and yes, it's been removed.:( I called RCI and was told that Key West is "not safe to stop at". This is the main reason my parents are even going on this cruise. I know iteneraries can change, but I'm not sure I buy the whole "not safe" thing. Is that true or just a bunch of crapolla??? What's going on in Key West? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted January 22, 2005 #2 Share Posted January 22, 2005 nonsense. If its not safe to dock at its something to do with where the ship ties up to or a tendering issue, Key West is a typical Florida tourist town and is safe and secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwlane Posted January 22, 2005 #3 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Why not give more info (dates, ship), and others can check into these allegations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidaperryman Posted January 22, 2005 #4 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Maybe there is a revolution going on in "The Conch Republic". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerme1 Posted January 22, 2005 #5 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Not safe?? You gotta be kidding' me.....these people go to bed at 9:00 PM. Me thinks RCI is having docking/tendering/money issues with Key West. Hogwash indeed! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starq1 Posted January 22, 2005 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2005 What ship are you on? We were just there on the Rhapsody. I wouldn't say that it's not safe but to see all the homeless people and begging for money I would rather not go again. We gave more of our money away there then we spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABeach Posted January 22, 2005 Author #7 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Grandeur June 10. This is our itenerary: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruises.do;jsessionid=0000bBReZbPyndeRT4o5bqBiYVZ:vnkcfnbg?packageCode=GR09CBL2&sailDate=1050610 June 14 USED to be: Key West 7:00am - 2:00pm Also, they aren't sure if they are going to let us off the ship at 7:00pm on the 14th. They said we might have to wait until 10:00am on the 15th to get off!!!:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted January 22, 2005 #8 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I had my glasses stolen at a public pool in Wichita Falls( my wife's family is from Lawton OK)-from out of my shoes-at least they didn;t steal the shoes. Homeless people don't make it unsafe. They go there because the weather is warm and the people hospitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura/Keith Posted January 22, 2005 #9 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I just came back from Key West. It's a fun, eclectic town. We walked all over the place and always felt safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip2cruise Posted January 22, 2005 #10 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Maybe there is a revolution going on in "The Conch Republic". The Conch Uprising of 2005 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madelinerose Posted January 22, 2005 #11 Share Posted January 22, 2005 starq1 - Aren't there homeless people everywhere? Seems you made a choice to give your money away. That decision was yours. Key West is a fabulous city! We love it there! I think we need to find out what "not safe" in RCI language means. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonlass Posted January 22, 2005 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I would imagine the safety factor is the sea conditions. In reading some of the reviews lately it looks like there are some rough seas around Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madelinerose Posted January 22, 2005 #13 Share Posted January 22, 2005 VABeach's cruise is June 10. ;) I would imagine the safety factor is the sea conditions. In reading some of the reviews lately it looks like there are some rough seas around Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwlane Posted January 22, 2005 #14 Share Posted January 22, 2005 sea conditions. They know in January what the sea conditions will be like in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojill Posted January 22, 2005 #15 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Any body know from past experience what sea conditions are around Febuary in the Western cruise intenitery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Charlie Posted January 22, 2005 #16 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Perhaps RCI has an unusual number of passengers on board for that cruise who have a strong allergy to roaming roosters and hens? Now, that would be ``unsafe.'' Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxboater Posted January 23, 2005 #17 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Key West unsafe????????? I don’t live there. Been there a few times. Homeless people don’t scare me. The Key West Chickens (Roosters) I steer clear of. There was a ‘little’ protest, a week or two ago, about too many cruise ships docking there. I’d be surprised if RCI even noticed. Don’t drink too much & leave the chickens alone & I think you’ll be o.k. Feb. is great in that area (GOM). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted January 23, 2005 #18 Share Posted January 23, 2005 What's going on in Key West? I think Key West is limiting the number of cruise ship. Most likely RCI could not get one of the slots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starq1 Posted January 23, 2005 #19 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I had my glasses stolen at a public pool in Wichita Falls( my wife's family is from Lawton OK)-from out of my shoes-at least they didn;t steal the shoes. Homeless people don't make it unsafe. They go there because the weather is warm and the people hospitable. I think you need to reread my post again! Never did I say that the homeless people made me or anyone else feel unsafe! I said I would not care to go there again because I would rather not be on vacation and be sad! I know the climate brings them there, I think if I were a homeless person I would go there as well. As for your glasses being stolen, that is WF for ya! I am not from here, was brought here against my will by my military husband (Sheppard AFB). Trust me being in the arm pit of Texas is not where I want to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starq1 Posted January 23, 2005 #20 Share Posted January 23, 2005 starq1 - Aren't there homeless people everywhere? Seems you made a choice to give your money away. That decision was yours. Key West is a fabulous city! We love it there! I think we need to find out what "not safe" in RCI language means. :confused: You are correct, it was my chioce. Just stating a fact that it's where my money went! Just as you say Key West is a "fabulous city" I have my own opinion and are entilted to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted January 23, 2005 #21 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I think you need to reread my post again! Never did I say that the homeless people made me or anyone else feel unsafe! I said I would not care to go there again because I would rather not be on vacation and be sad! I know the climate brings them there, I think if I were a homeless person I would go there as well. As for your glasses being stolen, that is WF for ya! I am not from here, was brought here against my will by my military husband (Sheppard AFB). Trust me being in the arm pit of Texas is not where I want to be! I don't think I said you said that I just commented about homeless people not making a place unsafe. My point was things happen everywhere. I think the unsafe comment by the RCI person was uncalled for and actually the headline on this thread is misleading. I like Fort Sill, can't comment too much about Sheppard-never been there. Mostly I drive through WF on my way to or from Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrf Posted January 23, 2005 #22 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I spent last week in Key West and a R.C. ship was in almost daily. I feel very safe there and able to walk from one side of the island to the other anytime of the day. I was never stopped by anyone asking for money. It is a great place other than a little cool and windy last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonlass Posted January 23, 2005 #23 Share Posted January 23, 2005 They know in January what the sea conditions will be like in June. whoops <wiping egg off face>:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABeach Posted January 23, 2005 Author #24 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Alright now, this wasn't suppose to turn into a hate thread about homeless people.:rolleyes: I just want to know why I can't go there and why my dad can't go Tarpan Fishing. He's wanted to do that for YEARS and this was going to be his big chance. It's the only reason he agreed to go on this cruise.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm9999 Posted January 23, 2005 #25 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I suppose it is possible there are too many ships that day - or Key West may have some maintenance work planned near the pier. I would call RCCL back and ask again. Many times you get different answers - it all depends on who happens to pick up the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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