triphopcooper Posted August 7, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I would like for someone to verify this for me since I have booked an excursion and it's crucial I have the correct times. When the itinerary schedule states that the ship docks in Cozumel at 8:00 a.m. does that mean ship time because Cozumel time would be 7:00 a.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangegrove Posted August 7, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I would like for someone to verify this for me since I have booked an excursion and it's crucial I have the correct times. When the itinerary schedule states that the ship docks in Cozumel at 8:00 a.m. does that mean ship time because Cozumel time would be 7:00 a.m. NCL makes you change the clock several times throughout the cruise. You will be on local time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUVKSU Posted August 8, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I just returned from the EPIC and you are on the ships time at all times. If they say they dock at 8 then it is ship time which of course is Miami time. They do not make you change your clocks ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangegrove Posted August 8, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I just returned from the EPIC and you are on the ships time at all times. If they say they dock at 8 then it is ship time which of course is Miami time. They do not make you change your clocks ever. Yes they do on the Western Itinerary...the eastern ports are in the same time zone. I did both weeks. See the western dailies...at the top they say do not forget to change your clock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted August 8, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yes they do on the Western Itinerary...the eastern ports are in the same time zone. I did both weeks.See the western dailies...at the top they say do not forget to change your clock! So all of the eastern islands are on the same time? That's great to hear that I won't have to adjust my watch. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangegrove Posted August 8, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 8, 2010 See photo with time change notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangegrove Posted August 8, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 8, 2010 So all of the eastern islands are on the same time? That's great to hear that I won't have to adjust my watch. :) Yup, but this of course could change after daylight savings ends. Not sure if all islands observe this or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemarble Posted August 8, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yup, but this of course could change after daylight savings ends. Not sure if all islands observe this or not. Yes, I believe daylight savings time does figure into the equation. As I understand it, St. Maarten and St. Thomas are actually in the Atlantic Time Zone, one time zone east of Miami in the Eastern Time Zone. But St. Maarten and St. Thomas are currently on the same time as Miami because they do not observe daylight savings time. So there are no clock changes on the Eastern itinerary during the summer and autumn months. But after November 7, when Miami turns its clocks back from daylight savings time to standard time, St. Maarten and St. Thomas should be one hour ahead of Miami. During the winter months, the clocks presumably will need to be moved ahead one hour on the way to St. Maarten and then moved back one hour between St. Thomas and Nassau. At least I think I have that figured right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLMS Posted August 8, 2010 #9 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yes, I believe daylight savings time does figure into the equation. As I understand it, St. Maarten and St. Thomas are actually in the Atlantic Time Zone, one time zone east of Miami in the Eastern Time Zone. But St. Maarten and St. Thomas are currently on the same time as Miami because they do not observe daylight savings time. So there are no clock changes on the Eastern itinerary during the summer and autumn months. But after November 7, when Miami turns its clocks back from daylight savings time to standard time, St. Maarten and St. Thomas should be one hour ahead of Miami. During the winter months, the clocks presumably will need to be moved ahead one hour on the way to St. Maarten and then moved back one hour between St. Thomas and Nassau. At least I think I have that figured right! If I am remembering correctly, Daylight Savings Time was Ben Franklin's idea and he has a lot to answer for IMHO. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted August 8, 2010 #10 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yes, I believe daylight savings time does figure into the equation. As I understand it, St. Maarten and St. Thomas are actually in the Atlantic Time Zone, one time zone east of Miami in the Eastern Time Zone. But St. Maarten and St. Thomas are currently on the same time as Miami because they do not observe daylight savings time. So there are no clock changes on the Eastern itinerary during the summer and autumn months. But after November 7, when Miami turns its clocks back from daylight savings time to standard time, St. Maarten and St. Thomas should be one hour ahead of Miami. During the winter months, the clocks presumably will need to be moved ahead one hour on the way to St. Maarten and then moved back one hour between St. Thomas and Nassau. At least I think I have that figured right! Whew, I'm glad I won't have to bother with the time change either then. We cruise in 34 days. :eek: If I am remembering correctly, Daylight Savings Time was Ben Franklin's idea and he has a lot to answer for IMHO. :-D He's no longer with us, so I say lets stop doing this switch-a-roo already. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucklind2 Posted August 8, 2010 #11 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yes, I believe daylight savings time does figure into the equation. As I understand it, St. Maarten and St. Thomas are actually in the Atlantic Time Zone, one time zone east of Miami in the Eastern Time Zone. But St. Maarten and St. Thomas are currently on the same time as Miami because they do not observe daylight savings time. So there are no clock changes on the Eastern itinerary during the summer and autumn months. But after November 7, when Miami turns its clocks back from daylight savings time to standard time, St. Maarten and St. Thomas should be one hour ahead of Miami. During the winter months, the clocks presumably will need to be moved ahead one hour on the way to St. Maarten and then moved back one hour between St. Thomas and Nassau. At least I think I have that figured right! You are correct, when we sailed on the Pearl last November they had us set our clocks 1 hour ahead, before we got to Samana (Eastern Caribbean) There should be a note with your dailies. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangegrove Posted August 8, 2010 #12 Share Posted August 8, 2010 This is a great site that shows current time all over. Just click on your country/region. Remember this is CURRENT not what it will be in 6 months. http://times.clari.net.au/America.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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