Vitamin_Sea Posted November 5, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Its an 8 day cruise Departs NYC 1/20 to Florida/Bahamas. Its a cheap cruise and im wondering about the weather conditions during this time of year. I never sailed in the winter. I have not booked it just was attracted to the <$400price... Any advise is helpful....Thanks:eek: Edited November 5, 2013 by limoguy1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa0719 Posted November 5, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 5, 2013 look at it as an 8 day cruise to no where . . . still so worth it . . . Cruised on Miracle same itin last year on Jan 1 . . . . wonderful!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barante Posted November 5, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Who knows about weather. Or seas. The first day and a half out of New York will be chilly and then it warms up. Same thing in reverse. Enjoy your cruise. Everthing will be Splendorous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoePost Posted November 5, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hi Limoguy1 ..we're also from Long Island...cruising on the Splendor Jan 28th....never did a cruise out of NY in the winter...and though I'm a little nervous about the sea conditions and the weather..I have made up my mind to just go and enjoy it! Have a great cruise!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin_Sea Posted November 5, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hi Limoguy1 ..we're also from Long Island...cruising on the Splendor Jan 28th....never did a cruise out of NY in the winter...and though I'm a little nervous about the sea conditions and the weather..I have made up my mind to just go and enjoy it! Have a great cruise!... Hey have a nice cruise. Were not sure if were going. Still in the looking faze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamrose228 Posted November 5, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hi, we are on the Splendor January 12. Like you we never travelled during winter and the cruise was soooooo cheap just couldn't resist. I figured by end first sea day the weather will be decent and then for 4 days it will be great......much better than dreary NYC days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphfam4 Posted November 5, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 5, 2013 We will be on the Splendor for New Years!!! It's a cruise and its gotta be better than being home!!! Can't wait!!! 52 days to go!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin_Sea Posted November 5, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hi, we are on the Splendor January 12. Like you we never travelled during winter and the cruise was soooooo cheap just couldn't resist. I figured by end first sea day the weather will be decent and then for 4 days it will be great......much better than dreary NYC days. Yes Im thinking 2/3 days will be chilly/cold for the round trip. I guess people just stay inside the ship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted November 5, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Will only be cold for the first 36 hours and you will be sleeping part of that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted November 5, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Sailed out of Baltimore twice in January.....we are booked again, After the second sleep, I opened our balcony door and literally cried...it was so warm! ;) DH thought I was crazy.......just happy tears!!!!!!!!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cher222 Posted November 5, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I also booked a January cruise, couldn't pass on the price. I know the weather will be cold but it will be cold home too. I paid big bucks to cruise in the summer and had 4 full days of rain on the ship so there are never guarantees. I was on this ship last April and the fact that the big center pool area is all covered is a big plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSpo Posted November 5, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I'm also on the Jan 20th sailing. I did hear on the Splendor that on the colder/rainy days they close the roof over the pool area. It is suppose to be comfortable enough to be out and lounge by the pool. I just don't know if it will be warm enough to swim with the roof covering the pool area.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiangal40 Posted November 5, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 5, 2013 We're on the Jan 20th sailing too! I think it's still a vacation even if it is cold the first and last day or so ;) There will be plenty to do onboard inside and under the dome will be warm and cozy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted November 5, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Even if you only get 4 days of warm weather, that's still 4 MORE days than if you didn't go on the cruise. :D Remember that the cruise is more than just being outside in the sun. Get your indoor activities out of the way on the colder days (shopping, casino, shows, games, etc) so that you can enjoy as much time as possible outdoors on your warm days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted November 5, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 5, 2013 i am on the jan 12 cruise too. this is my first weather cruise and worried about the weather. Its a cheap cruise and is always better then being at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted November 5, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Too early for us to book next Jan's dirt cheap sailing on the Splendor - vacation requests won't be processed till December at the earlier for Mrs. m at work - been tracking prices for Feb. as well (but not for winter/school recess weeks or president's weekend) - rock bottom GTY rates actually seemed to be gone now & prices higher overall, but still very competitive. No matter what the weather is like on 1st. & 2nd. and last 2 sea days, it will be warm for 4 days - and, there is no possibility of shoveling snow & walking on icy sidewalk in NY. Plus, we save on winter heating bills & our kitchen is shut down, no dishes to wash or laundry to do - and no emails to answer or voice mail to screen with "vacation mode" turned on. What is there to worry - and, besides, the hurricane season is over and so what if we hit rough seas during the passage. We're long at flying somewhere and RT air tickets in coach, as in the "economy" cabin on a narrow body to Europe for non-discount carrier is around $1,100 p/p round trip alone. Ouch - "honey, let's just grab a cabin - it has more legrooms & all the food that we can eat, and, it's a steal." If the price is right & your calendar is open and available, go for it. :D Edited November 5, 2013 by mking8288 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2CoolCanucks Posted November 13, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Some questions about January Sailings on the Splendor. Does anyone know anything about the condition of the outdoor pools on the Splendor on the January days that she is in NYC port? IF it snows/freezes, does the water just get really cold or do they keep those pools heated at all? IF they don't heat those pools, do the pools ever warm up enough by the time we get to warmer weather areas? AND is the Deli and the Tandoor open on the first sea day and the last sea day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruzzer Posted November 14, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I'm sailing on January 12th so I can let you know as I get off and you get on. I have been cruising out of NYC the past 10 Winters on NCL. We find plenty to do indoors the first and last sea day. Seas can be alittle rough until you get past Cape Hatteras. At least the Splendor has a dome over their pool. We were originally booked on The Breakaway for 2/2 Splendor was half the price with one extra day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 14, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 14, 2013 You will lose 4 days due to COLD weather.Thats why so cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mira28 Posted January 7, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Cold perhaps, but it's a beautiful ship and a vacation!!! I plan to enjoy every minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin_Sea Posted January 7, 2014 Author #21 Share Posted January 7, 2014 we actually booked the 1/28 Splendor cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted January 7, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 7, 2014 When we take our winter cruise we travel to Florida for 7 days of warmth. Is this the Splendor itinerary of Nasau, Freeport and Pt Canaveral? If so think this is the worst itinerary they offer. The other one is so much better with GT and HMC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin_Sea Posted January 7, 2014 Author #23 Share Posted January 7, 2014 When we take our winter cruise we travel to Florida for 7 days of warmth. Is this the Splendor itinerary of Nasau, Freeport and Pt Canaveral? If so think this is the worst itinerary they offer. The other one is so much better with GT and HMC. Yes thats it. The price was dirt cheap. Ports not so great but the price was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted January 7, 2014 #24 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Yes thats it. The price was dirt cheap. Ports not so great but the price was. Thats what I thought. In three weeks we drive 900 miles to Florida for 7 days of warmth for the entire cruise. See why you would want to do it if you live near NYC but looking at pictures of ship with a foot of snow on her last week does not make me think of cruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin_Sea Posted January 7, 2014 Author #25 Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Thats what I thought. In three weeks we drive 900 miles to Florida for 7 days of warmth for the entire cruise. See why you would want to do it if you live near NYC but looking at pictures of ship with a foot of snow on her last week does not make me think of cruising I would not drive 900 miles for any cruise. We are 20 mins from the NYC port. 4 wonderful sea days. :) Edited January 7, 2014 by limoguy1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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