Will cruise leaving Sydney 18th March still go to the pacific islands?

[Lyneham1]

I guess there is a lot to be said for travel insurance!!!

[kezza]

At the moment, Legend is docked at Noumea, ready to head by home from it's 9 day cruise and Spirit is on way to Mare....be interesting to see if it stays that way....no matter, we've still got 9 days before we get to Noumea so with a bit of luck things will have settled down by then.

[OzKiwiJJ]

I guess there is a lot to be said for travel insurance!!!

 

Yes, but does travel insurance cover cruises that change their itinerary because od cyclones?

 

And would you get travel insurance if the cruise company gave you a future cruise credit, even if you were unable to find another cruise at that price?

Edited March 12, 2015 by OzKiwiJJ

[GUT2407]

I guess there is a lot to be said for travel insurance!!!

 

 

Not sure most insurance policies will help you there.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

At the moment, Legend is docked at Noumea, ready to head by home from it's 9 day cruise and Spirit is on way to Mare....be interesting to see if it stays that way....no matter, we've still got 9 days before we get to Noumea so with a bit of luck things will have settled down by then.

 

No, the Spirit is NOT going to Mare, she is heading to Melbourn at the moment :)

[kezza]

the tracker has her mid way to Mare :D .... silly thing

[yatchet]

the tracker has her mid way to Mare :D .... silly thing

What tracker?

This one has her near Wilson's Prom.

 

http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:147.1329/centery:-38.98725/zoom:8/mmsi:229136000/shipid:1853

[kezza]

I looked on one of the cruise websites and it showed Mare, but I then googled where is she and it showed nearing Melbourne :)

[The_Big_M]

It may very much depend on the cruise line.

 

And the circumstances and view at the time. In a number of cases, the same cruise line has offered different compensation arrangements for similar events.

[The_Big_M]

Perhaps if there are a rash of cancellations (if offered) there maybe some good last minute offers.

 

Unlikely. The offer and cancellations would only be in the last 3 days, which is too late for new bookings to generally be taken.

[avalon007]

At the moment, Legend is docked at Noumea, ready to head by home from it's 9 day cruise and Spirit is on way to Mare....be interesting to see if it stays that way....no matter, we've still got 9 days before we get to Noumea so with a bit of luck things will have settled down by then.

 

I wouldn't worry too much, by the 15th it is predicted to have cleared the whole area so by the time you sail on the 18th & add your 2 days to get to Noumea it should be well & truly gone.

 

Only issue will be if you cruise calls at ports in Vanuatu as the latest forecast sees then getting hit & if damage is substantial (fingers crossed for the people of Vanuatu this isn't as bad as they predict),you may get a changed itinerary.

 

We leave on Solstice a few days after you & head to Noumea, Lifou & then Fiji & Isle Of Pines which all appear likely to be unaffected which I'm pleased about.

 

Whatever happens you can't control it & the cruise line will make the best of it for you I'm sure. :)

Edited March 12, 2015 by avalon007

[OzKiwiJJ]

Cyclone Pam should be well out of that region according to current predictions. The one to watch is Nathan, if it turns overnight and heads away from the QLD coast.

[avalon007]

Yes Nathan is predicted to head toward Vanuatu but to be downgraded to an 'extra tropical storm' by the time it reaches Vanuatu according to this website.

 

It doesn't mention Noumea as being in the firing line.

 

Hopefully both cyclones have moved on by the end of next week & we can all cruise calm waters.

[GUT2407]

Yes Nathan is predicted to head toward Vanuatu but to be downgraded to an 'extra tropical storm' by the time it reaches Vanuatu according to this website.

 

It doesn't mention Noumea as being in the firing line.

 

Hopefully both cyclones have moved on by the end of next week & we can all cruise calm waters.

 

They're now saying may even be downgraded today and not even reach anywhere near Vanuatu

[avalon007]

Even better! Lets hope for all concerned that's the case. :)

[GUT2407]

Even better! Lets hope for all concerned that's the case. :)

 

I've been told that may have been misreading the charts, figures crossed it was right but .... ????

[Lyneham1]

Yes, but does travel insurance cover cruises that change their itinerary because od cyclones?

 

And would you get travel insurance if the cruise company gave you a future cruise credit, even if you were unable to find another cruise at that price?

 

Good points.