Family Travel Story Posted July 28, 2013 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2013 How far in advance do you watch for storms during August? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Expert Posted July 29, 2013 #2 Share Posted July 29, 2013 "It depends" A tropical wave from Africa can be followed for 1-2 weeks through its life cycle. A tropical cyclone can form in the Gulf and be inland after one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neotericisis Posted August 7, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I'll give you the lay mans POV. I don't watch for them until 2 weeks before my trip- they are very unpredictable and usually don't last very long in one spot so I just monitor any activities progress. I always buy a solid trip insurance package and if something looks like it will definitely affect my trip I will call them. Luckily I've never had to call them for a hurricane, bu I have been reimbursed for flight delays etc. I am travelling this year during hurricane season, and since I am leaving from NYC (which I consider to be a hurricane zone thanks to Irene and Sandy), I am taking no chances. We've already purchased our trip insurance and can cancel once the storm is named as early as 72 hours before our trip. We can be reimbursed 150% if Carnival cancels the cruise, have missed connections blah blah blah. Get trip insurance (if you haven't already) and happy cruising. Don't drive yourself crazy looking at the weather channel during hurricane season ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justgina4u Posted August 10, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I'll give you the lay mans POV. I don't watch for them until 2 weeks before my trip- they are very unpredictable and usually don't last very long in one spot so I just monitor any activities progress. I always buy a solid trip insurance package and if something looks like it will definitely affect my trip I will call them. Luckily I've never had to call them for a hurricane, bu I have been reimbursed for flight delays etc. I am travelling this year during hurricane season, and since I am leaving from NYC (which I consider to be a hurricane zone thanks to Irene and Sandy), I am taking no chances. We've already purchased our trip insurance and can cancel once the storm is named as early as 72 hours before our trip. We can be reimbursed 150% if Carnival cancels the cruise, have missed connections blah blah blah. Get trip insurance (if you haven't already) and happy cruising. Don't drive yourself crazy looking at the weather channel during hurricane season ;) Regarding trip insurance, do you purchase from a specific company? How do you know what insurance covers and does not cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigtony Posted August 13, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Any one watching this storm brewing this week? Could rear up and hit the western Caribbean cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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