BP Oil

[SASMITH]

Will the BP oil spill affect any of RCI itineraries?

[Poorplaya]

I do not know for sure, I have not seen RCI announce anything yet, but it very well could. The whole oil spill situation is just plain sad. This has gone on far too long and this should have been solved weeks ago.

[schmeed]

I've not heard of any itinerary changes to date, but that doesn't mean it won't/can't happen. Be sure to check the RCI website (www.rccl.com) frequently as they will post any news about changes if necessary.

[BroncosFan2010]

I doubt it will affect any of the destinations, but it may affect the home ports of some of the ships. I would keep watching the RCCL website and news before making any plans to cancel a cruise, or book a cruise more than a few months out.

[yogimax]

I would keep watching the RCCL website. They certainly have more up to date info than we do.

[calmpets]

I was just wondering about this the other day, as I'm scheduled to sail out of Tampa in October on the Radiance. If the oil reaches the shore in Tampa, can ships stills sail from that port? Or do they need to leave from a different port? I know this scenario has never come up before, so it's all speculation. I also know Carnival is still sailing from Mobile and New Orleans, but I believe they are able to circumvent the spill.

[travelntreats]

Will the BP oil spill affect any of RCI itineraries?

Time will tell.... no one knows for certain at this point.

[futaba951]

Today is the first day that I have smelled oil in the air at my house. It smells like kerosene. I live 3 miles from the Gulf near the AL/MS line. I guess we will have a long summer of this to deal with. :mad:

[schmeed]

Today is the first day that I have smelled oil in the air at my house. It smells like kerosene. I live 3 miles from the Gulf near the AL/MS line. I guess we will have a long summer of this to deal with. :mad:

That's NOT good!

 

Check out this thread with link to animation. It shows the oil going up the entire east coast of Florida and into North Carolina.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1212913&highlight=

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