skycomb Posted September 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Oct 2 cruise on the Enchancment, Key West is replaced, kind of bummed out because I've never been, but they need their time to recover. Freeport is the replacement. Alright place? Due to the impact of Hurricane Irma on Key West, we have made a change to your itinerary. We will now be visiting Freeport, Bahamas on October 5th instead of Key West. Any pre-paid shore excursions will be refunded to the original form of payment, and you will have an opportunity to book shore excursions for Freeport, Bahamas online via our Pre Cruise Planner and once you board. ©2017 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships' registry: The Bahamas Edited September 15, 2017 by skycomb Layout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliles Posted September 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Real bummer, we love Key West but you can do it another time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skycomb Posted September 16, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Real bummer, we love Key West but you can do it another time. For sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 16, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Oct 2 cruise on the Enchancment, Key West is replaced, kind of bummed out because I've never been, but they need their time to recover. Freeport is the replacement. Alright place?Due to the impact of Hurricane Irma on Key West, we have made a change to your itinerary. We will now be visiting Freeport, Bahamas on October 5th instead of Key West. Any pre-paid shore excursions will be refunded to the original form of payment, and you will have an opportunity to book shore excursions for Freeport, Bahamas online via our Pre Cruise Planner and once you board. There is really only one option in Freeport. Grand Lucayan Resort http://www.resortforaday.com/Grand-Lucayan-Day-Pass-Freeport-Excursions-p/fpfrgl.htm?gclid=Cj0KEQjw9O3NBRD39Ie58fyv0rABEiQAK6wPTxsFJmZfH56tjmA0ud-_cDDVYJjlM1NgRyS278ceGBAaAvCP8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CPzwoNK7qNYCFSOwswodtm8PVw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 16, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Sorry, Freeport sucks:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted September 16, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Hate it for you! Just make the best of your port stop in Freeport . While in no way as good as Key West, you can still have an enjoyable time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 16, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Oct 2 cruise on the Enchancment, Key West is replaced, kind of bummed out because I've never been, but they need their time to recover. Freeport is the replacement. Alright place? ... We didn't find much to do in Freeport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted September 16, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Oct 2 cruise on the Enchancment, Key West is replaced, kind of bummed out because I've never been, but they need their time to recover. Freeport is the replacement. Alright place?Due to the impact of Hurricane Irma on Key West, we have made a change to your itinerary. We will now be visiting Freeport, Bahamas on October 5th instead of Key West. Any pre-paid shore excursions will be refunded to the original form of payment, and you will have an opportunity to book shore excursions for Freeport, Bahamas online via our Pre Cruise Planner and once you board. Not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrotfeathers Posted September 16, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Got the notice also. Been to Key West and it is very interesting indeed. But at least we know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingo3 Posted September 16, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Unfortunately, no comparison between Freeport and Key West, but really not much you can do about it with all the damage there and there isn't another port close enough to take it's place. A reason for another cruise in the future! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis#1 Posted September 16, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 16, 2017 How long will it be before the Key West port opens up to cruise ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky616 Posted September 16, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 16, 2017 We love Key West as well. You should do a land trip to Key West sometime, we've done it twice with a cruise stop just once. It's so laid back it's just a great place to spend a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northstar21 Posted September 16, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 16, 2017 How long will it be before the Key West port opens up to cruise ship. I read today that Key West is hoping to open the port around October 20th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis#1 Posted September 16, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I read today that Key West is hoping to open the port around October 20th. That is good news. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sublarry Posted September 16, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 16, 2017 It is very possible to have a good time in Freeport. I am a Cruise Critic oddball on this one. Freeport is one of my favorite places in the world. I have almost messed up and bought a time share a couple of times. I just couldn't get them to my price. Try to get to Taino beach if you don't do the grand whatever. That is very nice too and you can get a day pass pretty cheap. That is right across the street from Count Baisie square. Lots of eating places there. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcruiser777 Posted September 16, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Go to either Grand Lucayan or go out on a boat snorkeling. Very good snorkeling there, just make sure the boat isn't held together by plywood (which did happen to us in Freeport). They also have a dolphin place if you are interested in that. The port itself is pretty much an industrial shipping port with nothing to do within miles except for a Señor Frog's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 16, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 16, 2017 It is very possible to have a good time in Freeport. I am a Cruise Critic oddball on this one. Freeport is one of my favorite places in the world. I have almost messed up and bought a time share a couple of times. I just couldn't get them to my price. Try to get to Taino beach if you don't do the grand whatever. That is very nice too and you can get a day pass pretty cheap. That is right across the street from Count Baisie square. Lots of eating places there. Sent from my iPhone using Forums If I am forced to go there again, I will check this out. http://www.tainobeach.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skycomb Posted September 16, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Damn, way more bummed out from all the responses and thanks. We'll definatly make the best of it regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISFANS3 Posted September 16, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Go back to Key west when you can, cool place.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted September 16, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 16, 2017 It is very possible to have a good time in Freeport. I am a Cruise Critic oddball on this one. Freeport is one of my favorite places in the world. I have almost messed up and bought a time share a couple of times. I just couldn't get them to my price. Try to get to Taino beach if you don't do the grand whatever. That is very nice too and you can get a day pass pretty cheap. That is right across the street from Count Baisie square. Lots of eating places there. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Hey I'm with you, after all Howard Hughes lived there at the Xanadu Beach resort that he owned.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted September 16, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Damn, way more bummed out from all the responses and thanks. We'll definatly make the best of it regardless. There is a contingent of posters here who hate the Bahamas for whatever reason. I wouldn't let it get you bummed. Key West is one of the best ports for getting off the ship and just walking around. It's not a great port for excursions. If all you wanted to do was walk around a town, then yeah you may prefer Key West. If you are open to booking a fun excursion, you will probably enjoy Freeport more. I may be a little biased as I've been to Key West so many times. It's "ok" - it has it's charm, but I think it's more fun at night when the cruise ships leave anyways. I don't think it's an amazing cruise port or anything. You aren't missing much. I am also not interested in a cruise to a place you can drive to from the port in just a few hours. If you have the ability, just extend your vacation a day or two and drive over to Key West on a future cruise when everything is rebuilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shipshape sam Posted September 16, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Damn, way more bummed out from all the responses and thanks. We'll definatly make the best of it regardless. For sure, make some lemonade out of missing Key West. Look at it now that you need to plan another trip whether a cruise or just drive/fly to Key West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted September 16, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Freeport you have to get away from the industrial port area to do much of anything. There is just a tiny shopping village at port. It's not a port you can get off and just go explore on your own like Key West is. If a taxi ride to a beach is your thing Freeport is fine, otherwise not all that much going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted September 16, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Freeport you have to get away from the industrial port area to do much of anything. There is just a tiny shopping village at port. It's not a port you can get off and just go explore on your own like Key West is. If a taxi ride to a beach is your thing Freeport is fine, otherwise not all that much going on.Pier One is a great place for lunch and it's walkable from the port. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g147420-d1045971-Reviews-Pier_One_Restaurant-Freeport_Grand_Bahama_Island_Bahamas.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinSunBunny Posted September 16, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 16, 2017 We went to Freeport and had a fantastic time. We took a cab to a company who did excursions. We wanted to see the Pirates of the Caribbean prop ship. We paid something really cheap, and lounged on Taino Beach waiting for our boat. We got a rum punch while we waited. He arrived, and we had a one-on-one tour in the waterways between the mansions. We drove past the dolphin excursion which was cool to see (but depressing for those poor dolphins to be honest.) We came to the ship, and he let us on to walk around. No idea if that's allowed typically since it didn't seem super safe lol. Got back on the small boat and drove through more waterways until we reached a set of docks and he let us out. I feel like the place we stopped at was Rum Runner? and the guy hacked a coconut with a machete and made me the best pina colada I've ever had! We grabbed a cab back. Great island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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