FIRELT5 Posted January 23, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 23, 2014 http://www.seatrade-insider.com/news/news-headlines/its-official-norwegian-disney-ink-long-term-berthing-deals-with-bvi.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyomingCruiser Posted January 23, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 23, 2014 That's great! Love the BVI!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted January 23, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 23, 2014 BVI = British Virgin Islands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted January 23, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) While Tortola is a nice place and I understand NCL's desire to call to port that is a bit closer to Miami, but still I'm sad about this (from the article linked in first post): "As earlier reported here, the Miami-based Norwegian Getaway is scheduled to replace St. Maarten with Tortola on its seven-day eastern Caribbean program starting in summer 2015." Edited January 23, 2014 by Demonyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave85 Posted January 23, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 23, 2014 While Tortola is a nice place and I understand NCL's desire to call to port that is a bit closer to Miami, but still I'm sad about this (from the article linked in first post): "As earlier reported here, the Miami-based Norwegian Getaway is scheduled to replace St. Maarten with Tortola on its seven-day eastern Caribbean program starting in summer 2015." Yeah I don't think that's a great trade either. Nothing against Tortola, I just really love St. Maarten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngestof9 Posted January 23, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I am sailing in summer 2015 on Getaway and so excited because it's a full day in Tortola vs. the 1/2 day on some of the Gem sailings. I just wish they were replacing Nassau with Tortola, but I'm looking forward to visiting Tortola for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSLMOM Posted January 23, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 23, 2014 St. Maarten is one of my favorite islands. That's just sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gskimmel Posted January 23, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I am sailing in summer 2015 on Getaway and so excited because it's a full day in Tortola vs. the 1/2 day on some of the Gem sailings. I just wish they were replacing Nassau with Tortola, but I'm looking forward to visiting Tortola for sure. I agree. Nassau is our least favorite port, which is why we won't consider the Getaway if it includes that port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maja651 Posted January 23, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 23, 2014 While Tortola is a nice place and I understand NCL's desire to call to port that is a bit closer to Miami, but still I'm sad about this (from the article linked in first post): "As earlier reported here, the Miami-based Norwegian Getaway is scheduled to replace St. Maarten with Tortola on its seven-day eastern Caribbean program starting in summer 2015." I wish they would trade Tortola with Nassau instead of St. Maarten. Now, that would be a great itinerary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DBeach Posted January 23, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I wish they would trade Tortola with Nassau instead of St. Maarten. Now, that would be a great itinerary! It would be an amazing itinerary for sure. Hopefully NCL is listening!! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave85 Posted January 24, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) I wish they would trade Tortola with Nassau instead of St. Maarten. Now, that would be a great itinerary! I often wonder what the cruise line obsession is with Nassau... I've lost count of the number of times I've been there and don't even bother getting off the ship anymore. Is it just that Nassau is really close to Florida? Is it really cheap to dock there? What is the secret?!! It's a crappy port that doesn't compare to most of the alternatives. Edited January 24, 2014 by Dave85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig-n-carol Posted January 24, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 24, 2014 If they replaced Nassau with GSC, Tortola could just be added as another port in a 7 day itinerary. That IMHO, would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted January 24, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I think it stinks mostly for Tortola. I hate that they are possibly going to become just another busy touristy crowded island. I've spent time there when no cruise ships were around the entire time. It was so lovely, peaceful and quaint. On the other hand, there will eventually be more restaurant options, shops, etc, and more people will get to experience the beauty of the B.V.I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted January 24, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I often wonder what the cruise line obsession is with Nassau... I've lost count of the number of times I've been there and don't even bother getting off the ship anymore. Is it just that Nassau is really close to Florida? Is it really cheap to dock there? What is the secret?!! It's a crappy port that doesn't compare to most of the alternatives. Because all of NCL's ships have a Bahamian registry (exept Pride of America), so there might be incentive to port there, ie. cheaper port charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave85 Posted January 24, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Because all of NCL's ships have a Bahamian registry (exept Pride of America), so there might be incentive to port there, ie. cheaper port charges. Makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanote Posted January 24, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Follow the money. Its all about fuel costs and the uncertainty of the price in the future. Nassau is only 160nm from Miami. This port will never go away and quite possibly become more frequent stop with the cruise lines. Also, Road Town is about 100nm closer than Philipsburg. Folllow the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambilin Posted January 27, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 27, 2014 It would be an amazing itinerary for sure. Hopefully NCL is listening!! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Would love that itinerary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambilin Posted January 27, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 27, 2014 If they replaced Nassau with GSC, Tortola could just be added as another port in a 7 day itinerary. That IMHO, would be perfect. Would definitely prefer GSC over Nassau! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galliegirlie Posted January 28, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I've been to Tortola once before on a non-NCL ship. Our excursion to the Baths on Virgin Gorda (Ferry on our own) ranks within my top 3 favorite outings we have ever done. I would go back there in a heart beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig-n-carol Posted January 28, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Would definitely prefer GSC over Nassau! GSC in a cabana was one of our best port experiences. It was a perfect day. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSLMOM Posted January 28, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) I've been to Tortola once before on a non-NCL ship. Our excursion to the Baths on Virgin Gorda (Ferry on our own) ranks within my top 3 favorite outings we have ever done. I would go back there in a heart beat. A friend of mine ranked the Baths as highly as you. I didn't realize this was an option from Tortolla. Thanks for the info! Edited January 28, 2014 by GSLMOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireAndMike Posted January 28, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Nassau, yuckkkkkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricron Posted January 28, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) I am sailing in summer 2015 on Getaway and so excited because it's a full day in Tortola vs. the 1/2 day on some of the Gem sailings. I just wish they were replacing Nassau with Tortola, but I'm looking forward to visiting Tortola for sure. Wishing isn't getting. This is the fourth country NCL has long term agreements with. Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, and now British Virgin Islands. Looks like NCL really likes countries starting with "B":) Don't expect NCL to drop ports in these countries, they are required by the agreements to provide many visits and many visitors. NCL can't do so if they drop ports in these countries. The reason NCL signed agreements with these countries is to get access to mostly new piers that the countries wouldn't have funded and built without the agreements. Edited January 28, 2014 by electricron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2boyzmom Posted January 28, 2014 #24 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Love Tortola- easy access to Jost Van Dyke. Please dump St.Kitts instead of St.Marteen- worst beaches in the Caribbean by far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galliegirlie Posted January 29, 2014 #25 Share Posted January 29, 2014 A friend of mine ranked the Baths as highly as you. I didn't realize this was an option from Tortolla. Thanks for the info! really easy on your own, just keep track of time and don't miss the scheduled ferries. When we went there were two major ferry companies traveling over to Virgin Gorda, and they really compete for your business (seriously, the two sales guys almost came to blows to get our CC group to book with them). There are many tour companies that offers charters over as well, but I've heard that most make you swim to the beach from the boat. The best experience is being able to walk from the "top" of the hill down and then through the rock maze before coming to the gorgeous beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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