cruisexlife Posted August 23, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hello, My mother had planned a trip to San Juan this Thursday-Monday with a friend. Due to the hurricane, she has asked me to check resorts and cruises. She is flying Southwest and can fully refund and switch, so I was checking flights to Fort Lauderdale and the Victory 8-27-8/31 4 night, only to find the cruise sold out. I called Carnival for her and they said if someone cancels, she can get a room. Should she wait and see if someone cancels? Are there any travel agents that could still have a room? Or should she just book a beach resort in South Florida, since she wanted to fly into FLL or PBI anyway. Thanks so much for any help in advance, still want to make sure she has a fun trip! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSpo Posted August 23, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2015 There is a 5 day Carnival cruise leaving tomorrow out of NYC that goes north to Canada. She should be able to fly on Southwest to Newark, LaGuardia or Islip. I have done the Canada cruise on Carnival twice and it is great. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisexlife Posted August 23, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted August 23, 2015 There is a 5 day Carnival cruise leaving tomorrow out of NYC that goes north to Canada. She should be able to fly on Southwest to Newark, LaGuardia or Islip. I have done the Canada cruise on Carnival twice and it is great. :cool: Sorry, already checked. Even though she could drive, up she can't change the days she has off this late. Also, she wants to go to the tropics. I too have done the Canada cruise twice and I love it! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted August 23, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 23, 2015 What about Celebration, they do short ones but only 2 nighters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted August 23, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) There is more than one cruise line who is putting on an Aug. 28th cruise Aug 28 Miami, FL Miami, FL Carnival / Carnival Ecstasy 3 nights Aug 28 Miami, FL Miami, FL Norwegian / Norwegian Sky 3 nights Aug 28 Port Canaveral, FL Port Canaveral, FL Royal Caribbean / Enchantment of the Seas 3 nights and a 5 night from Jacksonville on the 29th These are Caribbean cruises Aug 27 Miami, FL Miami, FL Carnival / Carnival Victory 4 nights Aug 27 New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA Carnival / Carnival Elation 4 nights Edited August 23, 2015 by Sauer-kraut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisexlife Posted August 24, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted August 24, 2015 There is more than one cruise line who is putting on an Aug. 28th cruise Aug 28 Miami, FL Miami, FL Carnival / Carnival Ecstasy 3 nights Aug 28 Miami, FL Miami, FL Norwegian / Norwegian Sky 3 nights Aug 28 Port Canaveral, FL Port Canaveral, FL Royal Caribbean / Enchantment of the Seas 3 nights and a 5 night from Jacksonville on the 29th These are Caribbean cruises Aug 27 Miami, FL Miami, FL Carnival / Carnival Victory 4 nights Aug 27 New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA Carnival / Carnival Elation 4 nights I checked all of these, they are all sold out as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickrate Posted August 24, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 24, 2015 What about Celebration, they do short ones but only 2 nighters. I would agree with this. I also believe, other cruisers correct me if I'm wrong, she can stay in Nassau for a couple of nights and then cruise back. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted August 24, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I would agree with this. I also believe, other cruisers correct me if I'm wrong, she can stay in Nassau for a couple of nights and then cruise back.Pat This cruise goes to Freeport, not Nassau. And the tropical storm is looking to be gone before the weekend. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted August 24, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 24, 2015 There is more than one cruise line who is putting on an Aug. 28th cruise Aug 28 Miami, FL Miami, FL Carnival / Carnival Ecstasy 3 nights Aug 28 Miami, FL Miami, FL Norwegian / Norwegian Sky 3 nights Aug 28 Port Canaveral, FL Port Canaveral, FL Royal Caribbean / Enchantment of the Seas 3 nights and a 5 night from Jacksonville on the 29th These are Caribbean cruises Aug 27 Miami, FL Miami, FL Carnival / Carnival Victory 4 nights Aug 27 New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA Carnival / Carnival Elation 4 nights I checked all of these, they are all sold out as well. Sorry, but that's kind of hard to believe all are sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcool Posted August 25, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 25, 2015 cruiseexlife you know that southwest go to cancun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisexlife Posted August 25, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted August 25, 2015 cruiseexlife you know that southwest go to cancun $1000 roundtrip tickets.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisexlife Posted August 25, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Sorry, but that's kind of hard to believe all are sold out. Believe it, a room on Ecstasy just opened up an hour ago. It's still summer for many school districts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Sam Posted August 25, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hello, My mother had planned a trip to San Juan this Thursday-Monday with a friend. Due to the hurricane, she has asked me to check resorts and cruises. She is flying Southwest and can fully refund and switch, so I was checking flights to Fort Lauderdale and the Victory 8-27-8/31 4 night, only to find the cruise sold out. I called Carnival for her and they said if someone cancels, she can get a room. Should she wait and see if someone cancels? Are there any travel agents that could still have a room? Or should she just book a beach resort in South Florida, since she wanted to fly into FLL or PBI anyway. Thanks so much for any help in advance, still want to make sure she has a fun trip! :D Not sure if she is limited to 4 or so days, but check with NCL for the Getaway on the 29th. Seven nights CRB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted August 25, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Well, the hurricane dissipated, so why change? EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcool Posted August 25, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 25, 2015 cruisexlife wow when i was going to go to cancun it was less then going to Puerto Rico but in the end i went home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted August 25, 2015 #16 Share Posted August 25, 2015 $1000 roundtrip tickets.... Vacation Express does last minute deals. Have you checked them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted August 25, 2015 #17 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Believe it, a room on Ecstasy just opened up an hour ago. It's still summer for many school districts. What is the verdict? Cruise or original plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Dutch Girl Posted August 25, 2015 #18 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Sure, book a beach resort that has 24 hour cancellation policy (the norm in the hotel industry) and put her on a waiting list for the cruise. Have her fly out and if the cruise opens up...hurrah, perfect and just cancel the hotel. If no spot on the cruise is available she has a fall back plan all lined up. Simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisexlife Posted August 25, 2015 Author #19 Share Posted August 25, 2015 She decided to just stay with the original plan. Thank god. From this experience I learned that last-minute travel is NOT for me! :D Thanks for all the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RjayB Posted August 25, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 25, 2015 What time Thursday? Looks like it might be tough getting a plane to land during a tropical storm :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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