jakkojakko Posted December 9, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Due to high winds and Swells the tenderport of Samana has just been cancelled. The 25 minute ride would have been to rough. Another seaday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 9, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 9, 2013 A tender port, particularly, is subject to cancellation. Any port can be cancelled for any number of reasons. Hope folks were understanding of the safety priorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 9, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 9, 2013 We have been on many cruises when a tender port was cancelled -- mainly because of winds. Just happened to us again a few weeks ago --HMC was cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted December 9, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 9, 2013 What can get really crazy is when the winds kick up after you are ashore. We had a heck of a wait getting back on the ship on a recent Black Sea cruise until the ship had to keep repositioning to make its own leeward side to allow the safe transport of the tender passenger at the gangway. Worst thing was because of the cold winds, we had to stand in those same cold winds in port. I wonder if there are stories when it was impossible to get passengers back on board and what does a ship do then? Can happen. And always a good idea to pack a bit of foul weather gear when going ashore in dicey weather, just in case there is a long wait to get back on board. Ear-Pops (tiny single ear muffs) tucked into pockets have bailed me out of many a grim windy moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted December 9, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 9, 2013 What can get really crazy is when the winds kick up after you are ashore. We had a heck of a wait getting back on the ship on a recent Black Sea cruise until the ship had to keep repositioning to make its own leeward side to allow the safe transport of the tender passenger at the gangway. Worst thing was because of the cold winds, we had to stand in those same cold winds in port. I wonder if there are stories when it was impossible to get passengers back on board and what does a ship do then? Can happen. And always a good idea to pack a bit of foul weather gear when going ashore in dicey weather, just in case there is a long wait to get back on board. Ear-Pops (tiny single ear muffs) tucked into pockets have bailed me out of many a grim windy moment. Good point. Being the devout coward, however, I think I would have stayed onboard if the weather were dicey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted December 9, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Due to high winds and Swells the tenderport of Samana has just been cancelled.The 25 minute ride would have been to rough. Another seaday. That happens frequently in tender ports. Has happened to us two or three times in HMC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted December 9, 2013 #7 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I wonder if there are stories when it was impossible to get passengers back on board and what does a ship do then? A few years ago the Amsterdam had to sail off overnight, and stranded passengers in the Falklands. The locals put them up wherever possible, fed them, and got them required meds. It was then I learned never leave the ship, especially in a tender port, without at least one day's worth of medications. The ship was able to return and pick up the passengers the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakkojakko Posted December 9, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted December 9, 2013 The seas are really rough. In fact the promenade deck is still closed 4 hr after we left Samana bay. The ship is still rocking and rolling. As far as I can tell, many understood the captains decision. You could really see the waves crashing on shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 9, 2013 #9 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Is it raining or just high seas/winds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 9, 2013 #10 Share Posted December 9, 2013 A few years ago the Amsterdam had to sail off overnight, and stranded passengers in the Falklands. The locals put them up wherever possible, fed them, and got them required meds. It was then I learned never leave the ship, especially in a tender port, without at least one day's worth of medications. The ship was able to return and pick up the passengers the next day. I also do the same thing -- at least 1 day's worth of medications for tender ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 9, 2013 #11 Share Posted December 9, 2013 The seas are really rough. In fact the promenade deck is still closed 4 hr after we left Samana bay. The ship is still rocking and rolling. As far as I can tell, many understood the captains decision. You could really see the waves crashing on shore. We also had a couple of days of high seas on our Nieuw Amsterdam cruise. All decks were closed off. We didn't even go out on our verandah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted December 9, 2013 #12 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Good point. Being the devout coward, however, I think I would have stayed onboard if the weather were dicey. Maritime weather can change so rapidly. You can leave in bright sunshine for a 5 hour shorex and get back to the tender port in pretty miserable weather. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted December 9, 2013 #13 Share Posted December 9, 2013 If you are to miss a port, Samana is the perfect choice ;) In all the ports we have ever visited, it is certainly the least interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted December 9, 2013 #14 Share Posted December 9, 2013 We also had a couple of days of high seas on our Nieuw Amsterdam cruise. All decks were closed off. We didn't even go out on our verandah. Was this on the NA TA cruise a while back. The NA followed our Maasdam TA by only a few days, and while we had a very serene crossing, the NA really got tossed around alarmingly. :eek: You never know these things. But that NA crossing became a thing of legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted December 9, 2013 #15 Share Posted December 9, 2013 If you are to miss a port, Samana is the perfect choice ;) In all the ports we have ever visited, it is certainly the least interesting. My sentiments too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloofer Posted December 9, 2013 #16 Share Posted December 9, 2013 If you are to miss a port, Samana is the perfect choice ;) In all the ports we have ever visited, it is certainly the least interesting. I totally agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyP Posted December 9, 2013 #17 Share Posted December 9, 2013 A few years ago the Amsterdam had to sail off overnight, and stranded passengers in the Falklands. The locals put them up wherever possible, fed them, and got them required meds. It was then I learned never leave the ship, especially in a tender port, without at least one day's worth of medications. The ship was able to return and pick up the passengers the next day. That is a very good idea! I will remember to do that in the future. Crazy things happen, which is why I always bring a few extra days worth when we travel. I never thought to bring a supply along at a tender port. Thank you for such an excellent idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakkojakko Posted December 9, 2013 Author #18 Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) Is it raining or just high seas/winds? No. Only overcast clouds. One hour away from the island it was severe sunny again. Yesterday it took a second (and last, by captains words) attempt to dock at GrandTurk. This was caused by very strong crosswinds. We waited one hour after scheduled departure time for the wind to die down a bit. Edited December 9, 2013 by jakkojakko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted December 9, 2013 #19 Share Posted December 9, 2013 A few years ago PAX were stranded on Coco Cay. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1356836 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 9, 2013 #20 Share Posted December 9, 2013 No. Only overcast clouds. One hour away from the island it was severe sunny again. Yesterday it took a second (and last, by captains words) attempt to dock at GrandTurk. This was caused by very strong crosswinds. We waited one hour after scheduled departure time for the wind to die down a bit. Interesting. Thanks. :) Happy you got to Grand Turk yesterday. Enjoy the rest of your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 9, 2013 #21 Share Posted December 9, 2013 An excellent suggestion to take meds with you at a tender port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted December 9, 2013 #22 Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) You didn't miss much. I think that was one of the worst ports I have ever visited. Edited December 9, 2013 by Typhoon1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
496and706 Posted December 9, 2013 #23 Share Posted December 9, 2013 We almost missed Grand Cayman last week. In Costa Maya, Captain Timmers used the side thrusters to keep us pushed up against the dock. I won't be getting off the ship in Samana again. It wasn't a bad island to bypass, believe me. Very poor place with aggressive locals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted December 10, 2013 #24 Share Posted December 10, 2013 If you are to miss a port, Samana is the perfect choice ;) In all the ports we have ever visited, it is certainly the least interesting. Been there once and it was not pleasant....it's on our itinerary this winter and I have no plans to disembark...it's definitely a port we prefer to miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 10, 2013 #25 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Been there once and it was not pleasant....it's on our itinerary this winter and I have no plans to disembark...it's definitely a port we prefer to miss. Maybe we'll have the ship all to ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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