Anyone's cruise affected by this snow storm coming?

[LuckiStac13*Majesty*]

Just wondered if anyone's supposed to be heading out this weekend for cruises...first thing I thought of while listening to all the dramatic reports. Anyone flying out early? Hope everyone gets to the port safely.

[linkerbink]

We leave on the Explorer from Bayonne, NJ on Sunday. We live about 1 1/2 hours from the port and will be taking the bus to the pier. Where we live they are predicting 3" to 8" of snow, but I figure that by Sunday the major roads (I-78) will be clear. Funny thing is that our last cruise was the Hurricane Sandy cruise from Bayonne!

[gr8cruisn]

I fly into San Juan from Philly on Saturday morning. I am hoping that the weather doesn't delay the plane, but the ship (Adv of the Seas) doesn't leave until Sunday night, so we should be fine even if there is a delay. Hoping all goes well!

[DragonOfTheSeas]

We leave on the Explorer from Bayonne, NJ on Sunday. We live about 1 1/2 hours from the port and will be taking the bus to the pier. Where we live they are predicting 3" to 8" of snow, but I figure that by Sunday the major roads (I-78) will be clear. Funny thing is that our last cruise was the Hurricane Sandy cruise from Bayonne!

 

LOL--tell us the next time you book a cruise. We will pick another time.:eek::rolleyes::p

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

This one looks really nasty!

Hope everyone has safe travels!!

[leaveitallbehind]

I fly into San Juan from Philly on Saturday morning. I am hoping that the weather doesn't delay the plane, but the ship (Adv of the Seas) doesn't leave until Sunday night, so we should be fine even if there is a delay. Hoping all goes well!

 

Last report I saw said 1 - 3 inches late Friday for Philly. Lot's of northeast area flights being cancelled but I would think (hope) on Saturday Philly would be OK. The bigger problem might be if your flight is cancelled from somewhere out of the northeast the night before and doesn't reach Philly for an AM departure. Good luck - hope you're not affected - and with the late Sunday sailing hopefully you have some cushion.

[RoyalDiamond]

Also leaving on Explorer on Sunday out of Bayonne.....maybe. Trying to get there from Chicago....STANDBY, as airline employees. Oh well. If the trains are running, IF, we may fly to PHL and take the train. We'll just wait and see. We also were sailing out of Bayonne on Nov 2, after Hurricane Sandy. RCCL let us change cruises at the last minute to the Oasis. I think we're done with Bayonne! LOL

 

Peter

[DrD]

From CNN:

 

Nearly 3,000 flights were canceled in anticipation of the storm as emergency crews geared up for inclement weather, most of which was expected late Friday into Saturday.

 

 

Good luck all.

[9876]

Also leaving on Explorer on Sunday out of Bayonne.....maybe. Trying to get there from Chicago....STANDBY, as airline employees. Oh well. If the trains are running, IF, we may fly to PHL and take the train. We'll just wait and see. We also were sailing out of Bayonne on Nov 2, after Hurricane Sandy. RCCL let us change cruises at the last minute to the Oasis. I think we're done with Bayonne! LOL

 

Peter

 

DC would also be a good alternative to get a train to New York. We are not expecting much of anything. Good luck!!!!!!!

[BND]

DC would also be a good alternative to get a train to New York. We are not expecting much of anything. Good luck!!!!!!!

 

We aren't, but NY/NE is. The trains will cancel if they can't get far enough north. Just because DC is open, doesn't mean the tracks north of Philly are.

[RoyalDiamond]

DC would also be a good alternative to get a train to New York. We are not expecting much of anything. Good luck!!!!!!!

Yes, I checked that, too. DCA, BWI, PHL. I can get to those places. My concern would be if the trains are running or not.....

 

Peter

[Medic1809]

As a Bostonian I'm happy my cruise isn't for another 2.5 weeks

[rissandave]

Also leaving on Explorer on Sunday out of Bayonne.....maybe. Trying to get there from Chicago....STANDBY, as airline employees. Oh well. If the trains are running, IF, we may fly to PHL and take the train. We'll just wait and see. We also were sailing out of Bayonne on Nov 2, after Hurricane Sandy. RCCL let us change cruises at the last minute to the Oasis. I think we're done with Bayonne! LOL

 

Peter

 

Also an airline employee. Cruising Sunday out of Port Canaveral. We bought tickets CLE-MCO. Couldn't take the chance with standby.

[OCruisers]

:o Hopefully, all will get out and make it to their cruises on time.

 

LuLu

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[molole]

Just wondered if anyone's supposed to be heading out this weekend for cruises...first thing I thought of while listening to all the dramatic reports. Anyone flying out early? Hope everyone gets to the port safely.

 

That would be me.

 

I was flying out this coming Sat and boarding the ship on Sun. Had to reschedule my flight to today. Thankfully I can work remotely tomorrow (indeed the whole office is) and the airline waved the change fee.

 

So right now I am staying with my best friend in Miami, reading CC, and happily waiting for the weekend.

 

I do hope all of you who might be affected get to your destination safely and timely.

[RoyalDiamond]

Also an airline employee. Cruising Sunday out of Port Canaveral. We bought tickets CLE-MCO. Couldn't take the chance with standby.

Our saving grace is that we can take jumpseats, as we are both crewmembers. That has saved us several times over the years! LOL

 

Peter

[Beth C]

Wish I was - then I wouldn't be dreading spending the weekend shoveling! Unfortunately it's not just "your" airport you have to worry about its where the plane is coming from... If a bunch of planes get stuck in Boston etc and can't get to PHL, DCA, BWI etc you're still up the creek... Hopefully the airlines get their planes out of the path so others totally out of the hit zone aren't affected!

 

Ill be popping my Orville Popcorn for the weekend and the how "I missed my cruise" and "I didn't have trip insurance and its everyone else's fault" threads on CC ;)

 

 

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[ctcruiser1721]

We aren't, but NY/NE is. The trains will cancel if they can't get far enough north. Just because DC is open, doesn't mean the tracks north of Philly are.

 

Here in CT both Amtrack and Metronorth scedules have been changed. If I had a cruise scheduled to depart this weekend, I would have already made it my business to have gotten to a hotel near the port today.

 

 

 

 

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[JBert]

Here in CT both Amtrack and Metronorth scedules have been changed. If I had a cruise scheduled to depart this weekend, I would have already made it my business to have gotten to a hotel near the port today.

 

x2. There's a major concern of not only canceled trains during the storm, but issues with clearing the predicted drifts from the tracks in time for the Monday commute.

 

Good luck!

[Lloyd555]

Good luck to anyone that has to travel in the bad weather! Hope you make it to the port in time.

[JFontaine]

I found out on the heels of Sandy that most trip insurance is crap. If the planes are flying anywhere within 24 hours - whether or not to your destination and whether or not you can get a seat - the trip cancellation won't pay. I hope this is useless information for anyone traveling this weekend. Good luck from snowy NYC.

[LuckiStac13*Majesty*]

Sorry your trips will be starting out stressful. Be very careful!!

[NYCmom9708]

We leave on the Explorer from Bayonne, NJ on Sunday. We live about 1 1/2 hours from the port and will be taking the bus to the pier. Where we live they are predicting 3" to 8" of snow, but I figure that by Sunday the major roads (I-78) will be clear. Funny thing is that our last cruise was the Hurricane Sandy cruise from Bayonne!

 

Hi Susan,

 

I'll be on the ship with you on Sunday. Considering your track record with the weather could you let me know the next time you book a cruise so I can avoid it..LOL!!

 

See you Sunday....warm weather awaits!

[Maureenie Beanie]

We will be on the Explorer 2/17. Be safe, enjoy yourselves and tell them we waiting to come on.

[RCI Cruisers 004]

I know this has no bearing on the subject, but last year as we landed in Miami, they closed the airport due to Isaac hitting. We were fortunate we only had an extra day in the hotel till we could cruise and the storm passed. Good luck to all who are affected by this storm. Stay safe !