pearlie Posted February 8, 2016 #751 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Per my travel agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted February 8, 2016 #752 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Think about a serious emergency, and 6,000 passengers needed to get to their cabins to get their life jackets, then find their muster stations. First. at least 25% probably could not even find their cabins. Think about the corridors, the chaos that would ensue. Simple answer, with ships as large as Oasis/Allure/Anthem, the only rational thing to do in such an emergency is go right to the muster station. Agreed. Just saying it was not a response to the Concordia disaster. Oasis-class was designed this way from the start with jackets at the muster stations for exactly the reasons you've laid out. It's kind of a moot point; but if there had been cause for lifeboats to be used I think they would not have even been able to launch them in such adverse weather conditions. Launching at the dock is a lot different than violently pitching seas and high wind. Edited February 8, 2016 by LMaxwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted February 8, 2016 #753 Share Posted February 8, 2016 ;) Thank you, Carol. Captain Claus Andersen is fantastic! So thankful that overall everyone is okay. Another vote for Captain Claus. :) We have cruised with Captain Claus many times and had a similar experience in 2011 on Radiance when we were doing the Over The Top Cruise from Sydney to Perth Australia. This man knows what he is doing.......he would never put anyone in harms way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun07 Posted February 8, 2016 #754 Share Posted February 8, 2016 So we turned around and are headed home. He's gonna try to balance between the storm we just went thru and the one that's behind us. Because they are too cheap to fly us all home. I am thankful for the refund and future credit but have to seriously question the decision to cruise back towards the storms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leekel619 Posted February 8, 2016 #755 Share Posted February 8, 2016 This has been fun to read as I sit on my couch watching a windy snowstorm. I would have been really scared but what I would have disliked the most is "starving" for a few hours. [emoji10][emoji46][emoji52][emoji19]. I'm always hungry at sea[emoji502][emoji1322][emoji485][emoji1322][emoji483][emoji482]☕️[emoji500][emoji493][emoji1322] and thirsty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin lady Posted February 8, 2016 #756 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Do the passengers all have to get off in NJ? What about people that have flights on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy's_Princess Posted February 8, 2016 #757 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I hope some of you will join those of us going on the Anthem on May 5th. I'm on this sailing too. I hope everyone who is coming back will get a re-do soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjrpar Posted February 8, 2016 #758 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Question for those condemning the Captain and the decision to continue... What do YOU think should have been done? Cancel the sailing? Re-route? To WHERE? Really just curious as to how YOU would have done it better. For those onboard, I'm glad today looks to be shaping up to be a better day. Enjoy the rest of your cruise! :) WOW! What would ever make you think anyone on this board knows anything about navigation. That doesn't excuse the captain's actions to get caught in this monster storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostlylurker Posted February 8, 2016 #759 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) I think most of us on the ship right now have a similar view on this. It was scary and during the highest winds there were times you wondered what the outcome would be. But today you look back and realise that the captain did a fantastic job at getting us through what he described as his worst day at sea ever. The ship has sustained some damage but most of it looks superficial and the crew are already clearing it up with temporary repairs where necessary. The gally crew and housekeeping guys have been great to get things back up and running as quickly as they have not forgetting they've had exactly the same experience we've had so full marks to them as well. Whether the captain could have avoided this is irrelevant since it's now in the past and if he did anything wrong people with more knowledge and information than anyone on board the ship or on this board will do the analysis and reach the appropriate outcome. So rather than jump to conclusions I'm happy right now to applaud him and his team for getting us through the night as safely as they did. As has been said there is some uncertainty as to what we will be doing for the rest of this week but whatever that is its unlikely to be as bad as last night so that is a positive in my book. For those of you not on board the ship that have formulated negative opinions on the rights and wrongs of this situation remember you weren't here so clearly have no idea what you're talking about. Overall we're alive and well, life has pretty much returned to normal and we have a bit more that 5 days of our holiday left so we're going to make the most of that while we can. glad youre well and thank you for the reason you are able to bring to bear after an ordeal while so many people no where near the situation can't. Edited February 8, 2016 by mostlylurker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted February 8, 2016 #760 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Sounds like this was completely avoidable....I wonder if the Captain is going to be replaced. I would seriously question his judgment on this one. Not trying to Monday morning quarterback it, he obviously thought he had some favorable conditions...but it will be interesting to see how Royal Caribbean responds. Hope everyone onboard is safe. I've copyrighted ARM CHAIR CAPTAIN. Please send me 25 cents everytime you use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandee2 Posted February 8, 2016 #761 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Do the passengers all have to get off in NJ? What about people that have flights on Saturday? Least of their worry right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiebytes Posted February 8, 2016 #762 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I am very happy with the decision the captain has made to turn us around. He handled yesterday great and I couldn't ask for more than that. I plan to enjoy our couple (now free) sea days and rebook something on royal later this year. Leaving out of Florida though. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted February 8, 2016 #763 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I am very happy with the decision the captain has made to turn us around. He handled yesterday great and I couldn't ask for more than that. I plan to enjoy our couple (now free) sea days and rebook something on royal later this year. Leaving out of Florida though. :-) How are the fingers today? You are the poster that got their fingers slammed in a door last night? If I got that wrong, I apologize, just wondering if medical was able to check out those digits.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaBear55 Posted February 8, 2016 #764 Share Posted February 8, 2016 So we turned around and are headed home. He's gonna try to balance between the storm we just went thru and the one that's behind us. Because they are too cheap to fly us all home. I am thankful for the refund and future credit but have to seriously question the decision to cruise back towards the storms. It's hard to imagine they are "too cheap" to fly you home when they just comped your cruise and 50% off the next one. They wouldn't deliberately put anyone in harm's way, they are making the best decision they can with the information they have available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyMrT Posted February 8, 2016 #765 Share Posted February 8, 2016 It is interesting to observe humans emit a very wide range of reactions when they are together experiencing the exact same event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebiOliva Posted February 8, 2016 #766 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Wow! I'm totally speechless after reading this thread! This could be a novel! For those onboard the ship.. I prayed hard for you last night and I'm sorry they are cutting your cruise short! I am a diamond plus with Royal and what disappoints me the most is that they did not make a comment about this situation until AFTER the media got ahold of it! It seems to me that RCCL could have made a statement as soon as they knew the ship was going into the storm.. Some of you will say , they don't have time to report every storm but when you are headed into a storm with 6 thousand people onboard and 100 mph + winds, then you make the time! Don't let the passengers be the only ones reporting what is going on and decide to do something or make a statement out of desperation after the fact! You cannot out run the Internet ! And it's always better to offensive than defensive! And don't make lite of something that someone has a video and pictures of .. Btw.. There's a big reason why that ship is going back to Bayonne and not continuing on its journey.. Esp after everyone is saying damage is just cosmetic ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZandZ Posted February 8, 2016 #767 Share Posted February 8, 2016 RCI is handling this exceptionally well!!!!! Sorry your vacation is not what everyone hoped it would be, glad to read that RCI is trying to make it up to you guys! Safe travels home! Still waiting anxiously to hear about the "two heart attacks" reported, hoping they were panic attacks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 8, 2016 #768 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Weather.com is not showing any stormy weather in/around FL/JAX. I live two hours north of JAX snd we have absolutely nothing on our radar. And as an aside...Back in 2009 when Oasis made her TA from the shipyard, she encountered 60 ft seas and was a day or two late into FLL with damage. I believe some inaugural festivities had to be postponed...EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted February 8, 2016 #769 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Hope everyone has a safe trip back, sorry your cruise was cut short!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted February 8, 2016 #770 Share Posted February 8, 2016 What a mess! Hope no one was injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark290 Posted February 8, 2016 #771 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I think most of us on the ship right now have a similar view on this. It was scary and during the highest winds there were times you wondered what the outcome would be. But today you look back and realise that the captain did a fantastic job at getting us through what he described as his worst day at sea ever. The ship has sustained some damage but most of it looks superficial and the crew are already clearing it up with temporary repairs where necessary. The gally crew and housekeeping guys have been great to get things back up and running as quickly as they have not forgetting they've had exactly the same experience we've had so full marks to them as well. Whether the captain could have avoided this is irrelevant since it's now in the past and if he did anything wrong people with more knowledge and information than anyone on board the ship or on this board will do the analysis and reach the appropriate outcome. So rather than jump to conclusions I'm happy right now to applaud him and his team for getting us through the night as safely as they did. As has been said there is some uncertainty as to what we will be doing for the rest of this week but whatever that is its unlikely to be as bad as last night so that is a positive in my book. For those of you not on board the ship that have formulated negative opinions on the rights and wrongs of this situation remember you weren't here so clearly have no idea what you're talking about. Overall we're alive and well, life has pretty much returned to normal and we have a bit more that 5 days of our holiday left so we're going to make the most of that while we can. What the captain may have avoided is still very relevant. Being in the past does not change this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinsowm Posted February 8, 2016 #772 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Prayers for everyone involved. Some of your attitudes are awesome and glad you are now all out of harms way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted February 8, 2016 #773 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Sadly for some, this wont be enough. Exhibit A... So we turned around and are headed home. He's gonna try to balance between the storm we just went thru and the one that's behind us. Because they are too cheap to fly us all home. I am thankful for the refund and future credit but have to seriously question the decision to cruise back towards the storms. Where exactly would you suggest they "fly you all home" from? There is a storm that looks like it could be like what you just survived between you and Port Canaveral. There are not that many places big enough to port a ship the size of Anthem. Do you want them to lift everyone off by helicopter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in the ATL Posted February 8, 2016 #774 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Thoughts with all those onboard and hope for a safe return. Just saw this posted on another website. https://gma.yahoo.com/royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-rocked-hurricane-force-winds-130856716--abc-news-topstories.html?soc_src=mediacontentstory&soc_trk=fb# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted February 8, 2016 #775 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Do the passengers all have to get off in NJ? What about people that have flights on Saturday? They might let people stay on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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