Sun Princess not going to Fiji ?

[Izabelle]

Anyone know why Sun Princess is tendering at Mystery Island today when it should be on it's way to Fiji and having four port stops there.....maybe rough weather ahead.

[Steve & Sue]

Friend that lives in Lautoka yesterday posted on Facebook that they were under Cyclone Warning.

 

I would say that bad weather is a strong possibility.;)

[rkmw]

someone posted this on princess last night

 

On board the Sun Princess, just sailing away from Port Vila in Vanuatu. Captain came on the PA a short while ago explaining that due to forecasts of "hurricane strength" winds later in the week en route to Fiji, we're being rerouted to miss all four of our scheduled Fiji ports. Instead, we have four new ports in Vanuatu and New Caledonia.

[Pushka]

That's a shame. I'd much prefer Fiji to Vanuatu.

[taninaus]

Will be interesting to see if Voyager re-routes as well early next week

 

TanInAus

[rkmw]

Will be interesting to see if Voyager re-routes as well early next week

 

TanInAus

 

you will have to wait and see but its better to be safe and change the itinerary

[Kiwi Kruzer]

A hurricane , or any adverse weather condition , not only effects the immediate area...it can also effect the seas for up to 400 miles away.

 

[By The Bay]

Pacific Jewel is due in Fiji on Monday. They are currently at Isle of Pines, before going to Vanuatu. Where to go if not Fiji?:confused:

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Pacific Jewel is due in Fiji on Monday. They are currently at Isle of Pines, before going to Vanuatu. Where to go if not Fiji?:confused:

 

If its still too rough for them to go to Fiji, then they might do what the Sun Princess is currently doing.

[Pushka]

If its still too rough for them to go to Fiji, then they might do what the Sun Princess is currently doing.

 

 

But they will already have been to Vanuatu.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

But they will already have been to Vanuatu.

 

Yes, but they have only been / going to Mystery Island and Vila in Vanuatu and they still have Wala, Champagne Bay and Santo in Vanuatu that they can visit and they also got Lifou and Mare in New Caledonia, which they can go to as well :)

[Izabelle]

Champagne Bay today and tomorrow will be Mare, better to be safe but a pity to miss out on the four ports in Fiji.

[Oz_Steve]

There is currently very heavy rain from a tropical depression that was assessed as being a >50% chance of turning into a cyclone. It is basically over Viti Levu. Having said that the rain has eased somewhat and IMHO doesn't look likely to escalate. There is however still a cyclone alert in place. Most knowledgable locals say rainy until Sunday then back to normal. There has been quite a bit of flooding. Latest forecast says that chance of turning into a cyclone in the next 24-48 hours is moderate to high.

[K-Roo-Zers]

We disembarked from Sea Princess on Thursday after having visited Noumea, Fiji and Vila, and on the way home, experienced some rough seas for a couple of days on our way back to Brisbane. Captain announced that Sun was behind us and unfortunately was forced to cancel Fiji and include other ports due to the possibility of a cyclone.

 

Nicki

[By The Bay]

Pacific Jewel is due in Fiji on Monday. They are currently at Isle of Pines, before going to Vanuatu. Where to go if not Fiji?:confused:

Pacific Jewel's bridge cam is reporting that they are heading for Dravuni Island in Fiji. The low depression is reported to have moved to Tonga. Good Luck Jewel passengers. ;)

[Oz_Steve]

I can see the wharf from my house and there isn't a ship there. It would be a pity as it is a beautiful day in Suva at the moment. Clear sky and sun shining. The rain and cyclone alert was lifted on Friday.

[By The Bay]

I can see the wharf from my house and there isn't a ship there. It would be a pity as it is a beautiful day in Suva at the moment. Clear sky and sun shining. The rain and cyclone alert was lifted on Friday.

The Jewel is at Dravuni Island today and due in Suva on Wednesday. Looks to be clear skies and sunny at the Island.;)

[Oz_Steve]

Watched a ship docking this morning. Not sure which one.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Watched a ship docking this morning. Not sure which one.

 

Voyager of the Seas is scheduled for Suva 4 March .

[Oz_Steve]

Voyager of the Seas is scheduled for Suva 4 March .

 

and Voyager of the Seas it is.