Irishgrl73 Posted October 25, 2016 #51 Share Posted October 25, 2016 The following email was sent out yesterday Did they say where you will be going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esm54687 Posted October 25, 2016 #52 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Did they say where you will be going? yes, the email he provided contains the new itinerary Nassau from 8am - 4pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishgrl73 Posted October 25, 2016 #53 Share Posted October 25, 2016 yes, the email he provided contains the new itinerary Nassau from 8am - 4pm Thanks I couldn't blow it up enough to read it. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted October 25, 2016 #54 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I have absolutely no problem with the change. I am sure there will be some interesting tours. For us it is a better itinerary: We have been to GSC and were not terribly impressed but haven't been to Nassau for maybe 20 years or close to 20 anyway. We hadn't even planned to get off the ship in GSC, so this will give us a reason to venture off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachCruiserNJ Posted October 29, 2016 #55 Share Posted October 29, 2016 So interesting twist. We are on back-2-back cruises Nov. 6th & Nov. 13th on the Breakaway. We just received an e-mail for each cruise regarding GSC being closed and therefore no stop there. Both cruises we will spend the night in Nassau BUT on the Nov. 6th cruise we will leave at 10:00 AM the next morning. On the Nov. 13th cruise we will leave at 6:00 PM the next evening. I am very curious why they are different since they we arrive in Nassau the same day of the week each week. We don't care one way or the other but as I said, just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted October 29, 2016 #56 Share Posted October 29, 2016 So interesting twist. We are on back-2-back cruises Nov. 6th & Nov. 13th on the Breakaway. We just received an e-mail for each cruise regarding GSC being closed and therefore no stop there. Both cruises we will spend the night in Nassau BUT on the Nov. 6th cruise we will leave at 10:00 AM the next morning. On the Nov. 13th cruise we will leave at 6:00 PM the next evening. I am very curious why they are different since they we arrive in Nassau the same day of the week each week. We don't care one way or the other but as I said, just curious. Probably due to how many ships are supposed to dock there. Not all itineraries are 7 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esm54687 Posted October 29, 2016 #57 Share Posted October 29, 2016 So interesting twist. We are on back-2-back cruises Nov. 6th & Nov. 13th on the Breakaway. We just received an e-mail for each cruise regarding GSC being closed and therefore no stop there. Both cruises we will spend the night in Nassau BUT on the Nov. 6th cruise we will leave at 10:00 AM the next morning. On the Nov. 13th cruise we will leave at 6:00 PM the next evening. I am very curious why they are different since they we arrive in Nassau the same day of the week each week. We don't care one way or the other but as I said, just curious. Would be a great question to ask the officers at our M&G on the 14th..... There's probably a gazillion reasons: ships in port, expenses paid to The Bahamas for the extra day of docking, loss of revenue for NCL (casino being closed, GSC, bars, etc), satisfying passengers who enjoy sea days, etc. There are so many moving parts and so many cruise lines making these changes after Matthew and Nicole that we could go crazy trying to figure it out. sent using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teseo Posted November 16, 2016 #58 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Anything new? We are sailing this coming sunday and we are schedule to stop at GSC on 11/23/2016. hopefully it will be open by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishgrl73 Posted November 16, 2016 #59 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Anything new? We are sailing this coming sunday and we are schedule to stop at GSC on 11/23/2016. hopefully it will be open by then. Last I heard was probably would not open till January 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare babs135 Posted November 16, 2016 #60 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Last I heard was probably would not open till January 2017. :eek::eek: Will NCL bother to tell us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishgrl73 Posted November 16, 2016 #61 Share Posted November 16, 2016 :eek::eek: Will NCL bother to tell us? Probably not. We were on it last week and didn't announce the change until we got on board. If you weren't watching your account online or not on this board we would never have known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sissaaaaaa Posted November 16, 2016 #62 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Last I heard was probably would not open till January 2017. Where did you hear that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishgrl73 Posted November 16, 2016 #63 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Where did you hear that? It was on some site about the renovation being done at GSC I found when researching before my trip. The staff we spoke to said they heard the same thing when we were onboard last week too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumblew467 Posted November 16, 2016 #64 Share Posted November 16, 2016 The press release for the updates on the island.- Most of it wont be available till summer of 2017 but i found a blurb what is to be ready by jan 2017. is this what you saw? https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-new-luxury-features-and-more-family-friendly-amenities- From the many new shaded lounge and picnic spaces, to more than $1 million in new landscaping throughout the island, to new restrooms and lockers at the tender marina, guests will find a whole new experience by January 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sissaaaaaa Posted November 16, 2016 #65 Share Posted November 16, 2016 The press release for the updates on the island.- Most of it wont be available till summer of 2017 but i found a blurb what is to be ready by jan 2017. is this what you saw? https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-new-luxury-features-and-more-family-friendly-amenities- From the many new shaded lounge and picnic spaces, to more than $1 million in new landscaping throughout the island, to new restrooms and lockers at the tender marina, guests will find a whole new experience by January 2017. Probably. GSC is still scheduled to open on 11/20 as of today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashyWashyHappyHappy95 Posted November 16, 2016 #66 Share Posted November 16, 2016 NCL won't say a thing. They'll let people book tickets thinking they're going to GSC, when NCL knows darn well that won't happen...because it'll sell more rooms. It's really shameful of NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sissaaaaaa Posted November 16, 2016 #67 Share Posted November 16, 2016 NCL won't say a thing. They'll let people book tickets thinking they're going to GSC, when NCL knows darn well that won't happen...because it'll sell more rooms. It's really shameful of NCL. Other than Nassau being a dump, a beach in the Bahamas is still a beach in the Bahamas. Get a day pass to an AI if GSC is cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashyWashyHappyHappy95 Posted November 16, 2016 #68 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Other than Nassau being a dump, a beach in the Bahamas is still a beach in the Bahamas. Get a day pass to an AI if GSC is cancelled. That's not covered by the cost of the cruise, like GSC is. They could be opening part of the island on the 20th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sissaaaaaa Posted November 16, 2016 #69 Share Posted November 16, 2016 That's not covered by the cost of the cruise, like GSC is. They could be opening part of the island on the 20th? Yes, they are. The enhancements were never scheduled to open before January 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted November 16, 2016 #70 Share Posted November 16, 2016 This morning onboard Norwegian Epic, one officer advised there was some additional delay beyond the delay cancelling GSC for our current sailing. I didn't ask for any new date. I'm on Norwegian Sky in a few short weeks, and not gonna hold my breath on original itinerary. It is what it is, and nothing I can do to change the past effects of Mother Nature. . Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDreaming2 Posted November 16, 2016 #71 Share Posted November 16, 2016 We were on the Sky last week and went to Key West instead of Freeport and GSC. Personally, I prefer KW any day over Freeport. Yes, it would've been great to experience GSC. The hotel director said the private island is scheduled to reopen on the 20th. The hurricane did substantial damage to the island and it wouldn't surprise me if the opening was delayed further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenna2407 Posted November 16, 2016 #72 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Do ya'll think it will be open by feb? We have booked a cabana for it and would be so dissapointed. Sent from my SM-G925F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashyWashyHappyHappy95 Posted November 16, 2016 #73 Share Posted November 16, 2016 This morning onboard Norwegian Epic, one officer advised there was some additional delay beyond the delay cancelling GSC for our current sailing. I didn't ask for any new date. I'm on Norwegian Sky in a few short weeks, and not gonna hold my breath on original itinerary. It is what it is, and nothing I can do to change the past effects of Mother Nature. . Sent from my iPad using Forums Were you scheduled to go after the current "official" re-open date of 11/20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 16, 2016 #74 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Do ya'll think it will be open by feb? We have booked a cabana for it and would be so dissapointed. Yes, the island will be open by Feb. You always have to watch the weather because it is a tender port. High winds or high seas will force them to cancel the port call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneman56 Posted November 16, 2016 #75 Share Posted November 16, 2016 So we are on the Sky in a weeks time, if we're not going to Freeport, are we then not going to Nassau? (hopes not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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