Ocean Dancer Posted September 9, 2017 #1201 Share Posted September 9, 2017 It was more #FAKENEWS People speculate and then it just adds to the stuff. Arm chair Yankees and ratings chasing media. After Matthew, all the media stopped in front of one of the few buildings that lost a roof. Media sensationalism. Facts only please. Guessing doesn't do good for anyone especially if your not here. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Someone posted on one of these threads that the passenger vessel life boat act was not in force for the Enchantment "cruise" during this emergency time so 3000 may be correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptf2009 Posted September 9, 2017 #1202 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Not at this time, capitan just announced Tuesday was looking good due to the western turn. That's encouraging news for so many currently on board as well as those planning to cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptf2009 Posted September 9, 2017 #1203 Share Posted September 9, 2017 It looks like we won't know the damage until Monday and those cruising on Tues. would normally be in Ft. Lauderdale on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vburke86 Posted September 9, 2017 #1204 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I'm bummed about oasis change to Wednesday but I sort of anticipated it when I saw the storm slow down... my house is as ready as it can be for Irma and we are now just sitting and waiting. I think RC has been beyond generous with the refunds and future cruise credits they are offering. I pray we get on the boat on Wednesday!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted September 9, 2017 #1205 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Doubt it. Seems unrealistic as roads may be washed out etc. Sent from my iPhone using Forums And just what roads or those. Are you speculating and guessing? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted September 9, 2017 #1206 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Someone posted on one of these threads that the passenger vessel life boat act was not in force for the Enchantment "cruise" during this emergency time so 3000 may be correct. Do you know that for fact? I could post 4000 and some might assume it to be fact. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted September 9, 2017 #1207 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I'm bummed about oasis change to Wednesday but I sort of anticipated it when I saw the storm slow down... my house is as ready as it can be for Irma and we are now just sitting and waiting. I think RC has been beyond generous with the refunds and future cruise credits they are offering. I pray we get on the boat on Wednesday!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums We changed our Tuesday flight out of Daytona to Barcelona for Freedom Presidents Cruise to Wednesday. I'm hoping we did the right thing. Just hoping we get thru this storm unscathed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 9, 2017 #1208 Share Posted September 9, 2017 And just what roads or those. Are you speculating and guessing? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, everyone including the news media is speculating and guessing. It seems to reason (with a bit of education and mostly common sense) that a cat 5 hurricane will cause structural damage along with additional damage from a 12 plus storm surge. Key West and the whole state of Florida is barely above sea level. I'm praying that the connecting bridge, rt 1 is not too damaged. Troy, haven't you turned on your TV to see what a cat 5 can do? Grow up with your comments trying to get your count up. You are wasting space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted September 9, 2017 #1209 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) Yes, everyone including the news media is speculating and guessing. It seems to reason (with a bit of education and mostly common sense) that a cat 5 hurricane will cause structural damage along with additional damage from a 12 plus storm surge. Key West and the whole state of Florida is barely above sea level. I'm praying that the connecting bridge, rt 1 is not too damaged. Troy, haven't you turned on your TV to see what a cat 5 can do? Grow up with your comments trying to get your count up. You are wasting space. Were we not talking about the roads to get to the cruise ships. Not aware of any ships ported in Key West. Roads to most ports are very stable. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited September 9, 2017 by Milwaukee Eight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel_cruise Posted September 9, 2017 #1210 Share Posted September 9, 2017 We we not talking about the roads to get to the cruise ships. Not aware of any ships ported in Key West. Sent from my iPhone using Forums My parents are booked on an Empress cruise in October from Tampa to Key West and Cuba! They are very interested in how things play out - they too hope the road/bridge to KW is not wiped out as that would likely impact their stop! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
css5 Posted September 9, 2017 #1211 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Yes, everyone including the news media is speculating and guessing. Key West and the whole state of Florida is barely above sea level. And you are guessing too....the average elevation of Florida is 100 feet above sea level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 9, 2017 #1212 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Were we not talking about the roads to get to the cruise ships. Not aware of any ships ported in Key West. Roads to most ports are very stable. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Your edit still makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted September 9, 2017 #1213 Share Posted September 9, 2017 My university (UCF) has closed for Tuesday as well. My biggest concern for those on the east coast is that US 1 will get washed out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustBCruz Posted September 9, 2017 #1214 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Watching the Key West webcam and seeing small boats in the water. http://www.keywestharborwebcam.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted September 9, 2017 #1215 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Your edit still makes no sense. I thought the discussion was about people getting to the ports to cruise. Matthew washed out about a 4 mile stretch of A1A. There are other roads to use. What roads were you talking about washing out that would affect or prevent people from getting to a cruise?? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted September 9, 2017 #1216 Share Posted September 9, 2017 And you are guessing too.... I suppose the question is what makes more sense: begging for disaster or waiting and seeing what actually happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted September 9, 2017 #1217 Share Posted September 9, 2017 And you are guessing too....the average elevation of Florida is 100 feet above sea level. We are 35' above sea level. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudbmw Posted September 9, 2017 #1218 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I'm bummed about oasis change to Wednesday but I sort of anticipated it when I saw the storm slow down... my house is as ready as it can be for Irma and we are now just sitting and waiting. I think RC has been beyond generous with the refunds and future cruise credits they are offering. I pray we get on the boat on Wednesday!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Oasis captain just announced that will delay docking in Port Canaveral until Wednesday. Costa Maya will be added to our itinerary tomorrow and then two days at sea. Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoundForSea Posted September 9, 2017 #1219 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I'm thinking what the precious poster said, I bet they're at the max double occupancy number, and someone threw out 3k. I'm sure they wouldn't do that. I bet there's controls built into the manifest software that doesn't allow someone to exceed that number. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I had to make this clarification, I'm sorry for the autocorrect. It came out precious and I meant previous. Sorry to whom that was directed as it came off unintentionally snarky. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted September 9, 2017 #1220 Share Posted September 9, 2017 My university (UCF) has closed for Tuesday as well. My biggest concern for those on the east coast is that US 1 will get washed out again. US 1 did NOT get washed out. A small stretch of A1A on Flagler Beach got washed out. The new road is temporary and I fully expect it to be damaged again. There are plenty of roads that run parallel to A1A. It only effected a few local businesses, otherwise it had very little impact. St Augustine got some surge but were open within days. The destruction of St Thomas and St Maarten are not comparable construction. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 9, 2017 #1221 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I suppose the question is what makes more sense: begging for disaster or waiting and seeing what actually happens. Begging for a disaster? How about praying that there will be none. Oh, that's speculating and making things up. Are you and Troy married? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted September 9, 2017 #1222 Share Posted September 9, 2017 The following sailings are canceled: NEW: Majesty of the Seas: September 15 Bahamas cruise We are cancelling this cruise to utilize the ship for humanitarian efforts in areas of the Caribbean with urgent need. Well in to RCI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted September 9, 2017 #1223 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I'm glad that I have the two bickering people on ignore. Power outage estimates post-hurricane for central Florida. Yellow - 3 days. Red - 5 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted September 9, 2017 #1224 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Begging for a disaster? How about praying that there will be none. That would be preferable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted September 9, 2017 #1225 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Saw a tweet from St Martin, a prison on the Dutch side was damaged and 250 prisoners are on the loose having looted the armoury. I noticed in pics from the French side the cops/troops are presently carrying AR-15 style rifles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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