esm54687 Posted September 20, 2017 #26 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Received it as well.... March 6, 2018 Gem sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscobeans Posted September 20, 2017 #27 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Barbados Haiti and Martinique as well as San Juan are likely landing spots Sent from my iPhone using Forums San Juan?... Puerto Rico is preparing for a direct hit by Mariia a Category 5 hurricane and San Juan may get a direct hit from the hurricane's eye. I hope things work out and people remain safe. bosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_dylaness Posted September 20, 2017 #28 Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) We had Eastern Caribbean sailings scheduled for: NCL Escape Oct 7, 2017 Celebrity Equinox Jan 20, 2018 NCL Escape Feb 24, 2018 Now, I know for certain our October sailing is switch to Western Caribbean, understandably so. But, if the next two are also switched, I will admittedly be disappointed. I do not want to do 3 W Caribbean cruises in 5 months. (I have been to Cozumel 4 times in 2 cruises within the last year due to unforeseen events...) I know we can't control the weather and I am incredibly concerned about the islanders. That being said, since I've already made final payment through the January cruise (and have airfare for all three)... I don't see my options getting a lot better. Edited September 20, 2017 by the_dylaness spell check! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer84 Posted September 20, 2017 #29 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Got my email today for a 11/21 cruise from nyc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistizoom Posted September 20, 2017 #30 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Got the same email today for March 10, 2018, cruise on Norwegian Escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankees111 Posted September 20, 2017 #31 Share Posted September 20, 2017 We had Eastern Caribbean sailings scheduled for: NCL Escape Oct 7, 2017 Celebrity Equinox Jan 20, 2018 NCL Escape Feb 24, 2018 Now, I know for certain our October sailing is switch to Western Caribbean, understandably so. But, if the next two are also switched, I will admittedly be disappointed. I do not want to do 3 W Caribbean cruises in 5 months. (I have been to Cozumel 4 times in 2 cruises within the last year due to unforeseen events...) I know we can't control the weather and I am incredibly concerned about the islanders. That being said, since I've already made final payment through the January cruise (and have airfare for all three)... I don't see my options getting a lot better. You can still cancel your January & February cruises as final payment not yet due so no worries. You cannot control the weather! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMKakaThing2 Posted September 20, 2017 #32 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Got the same email today for my 2/24/18 cruise on the Epic. I would love to stop at St. Thomas and Tortola to help out their local economies by spending money in their ports, but understand that they may not be ready to receive cruise passengers by February. I'll be happy no matter where we go as it may be the last vacation I get to take with my grandpa. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az-cruiser Posted September 20, 2017 #33 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I believe NCL has already announced that all cruises to the Eastern Carib would be diverted to the west till the end of November. Not true, only up till the first week of November. I cruise the end of November and they are trying to secure new ports for us, Western carib ports are mostly full and new ships repositioning from Alaska in November will fill up the carib ports even more than they are now. It will be interesting to see what they figure out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az-cruiser Posted September 20, 2017 #34 Share Posted September 20, 2017 We got our and we sail Nov 25! talked to NCL and they have not changed it to west carib, but said it will change, just not sure where we will go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayhooper Posted September 20, 2017 #35 Share Posted September 20, 2017 So when they say a Western Itinerary, do they mean the Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, GSC, Cozumel route or the Costa Maya, Harvest Caye, Roatan, Cozumel route? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
againin13 Posted September 20, 2017 #36 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Received ours today for December 2nd eastern cruise.prayers to any and all impacted by these merciless storms. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlamorousGirl Posted September 20, 2017 #37 Share Posted September 20, 2017 We are sailing on the Dawn out of San Juan mid-December. Fully paid including airline tickets. News reports make it look like St. Thomas and St. Maarten are the most likely ports to be diverted. Been wanting to see St. Maarten most of all on this trip (S. Caribbean 7 day) and have been hoping to go there for a long time. I hope they can recover. We got the same email today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted September 20, 2017 #38 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Barbados Haiti and Martinique as well as San Juan are likely landing spots Sent from my iPhone using Forums After Maria hits San Juan tonight I doubt that will be a landing option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted September 20, 2017 #39 Share Posted September 20, 2017 We have a booked and almost paid for Western Caribbean cruise Jan 19th for 14 days. I am so wondering if our itineraries will be changed due to all the ships needing some of our ports. I have no problem with any changes but would like to know beforehand so we can figure out our excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted September 20, 2017 #40 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Wish Carnival would get on the ball as NCL has. Have Eastern Caribbean (St. Thomas, SJ) booked for January - no word yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokiePoq Posted September 20, 2017 #41 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I believe NCL has already announced that all cruises to the Eastern Carib would be diverted to the west till the end of November. Just through October although we November cruisers could see what was coming. The fact that people all though the season have received them confirms that it will be no quick fix here. Probably good that notice won't happen for a couple of weeks as more islands appear to be affected by Maria. I can't even imagine that there is one behind Maria nor can I remember a season this bad in my lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcmomny Posted September 20, 2017 #42 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Got my email also for 2/10/2018 sailing, while I am disappointed I am also very impressed that NCL is being so proactive with knowing that major changes will have to happen, being so proactive hopefully means no cancellations just different routes. And I am also impressed with their communication so far, daily updates on their website and now this email for a sailing that is more than 5 months away. I know someone who is sailing the week after me on a different cruise line who has had no communication at all from that cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted September 20, 2017 #43 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I got an e-mail this morning for my 12/02 cruise, that they are looking into where we will go. A new e-mail will follow giving the new itinerary. I think the Eastern Caribbean is not going to happen anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueNorth74 Posted September 20, 2017 #44 Share Posted September 20, 2017 So when they say a Western Itinerary, do they mean the Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, GSC, Cozumel route or the Costa Maya, Harvest Caye, Roatan, Cozumel route? Depends on availability, but could be either. For longer cruises like the two-week BA, could be both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramidon1 Posted September 20, 2017 #45 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Doing the Epic over Thanksgiving.....got the email & have my fingers crossed they don't divert to Nassau...ugh. Anyone know if changing the itinerary allows you any additional cancellation options if you are not happy with the new ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted September 20, 2017 #46 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Its refreshing to know NCL reads their email and writes back to you. She replied within 15 minutes. I had a brief question about our 14 cruise on the BA and where it might end up. I'm sure she must be inundated with questions from other pax. Her email goes a long way with me. Laszlo: Unfortunately I cannot confirm at this time what the new itinerary will be. For the 11 & 14 days sailing we were not looking to turn those into western Caribbean itineraries but we now need to wait and see what impact Maria has before we can move forward. Our hope is to keep them as Southern Caribbean but I cannot make any promises. We hope to have decisions made within the next week or so and will communicate. Best, Vivian 薇薇安 Vivian Ewart| Vice President, Passenger Services North America and China vewart@ncl.com 305-436-4011 | fax 305-436-4036 NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE 7665 Corporate Center Drive | Miami FL 33126 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueNorth74 Posted September 20, 2017 #47 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Doing the Epic over Thanksgiving.....got the email & have my fingers crossed they don't divert to Nassau...ugh. Anyone know if changing the itinerary allows you any additional cancellation options if you are not happy with the new ports? No, that's covered in this section of the Guest Ticket Contract: 6. Vessel and Voyage:© Itinerary Deviation: The Guest agrees that the Carrier has the sole discretion and liberty to direct the movements of the vessel, including the rights to: proceed without pilots and tow, and assist other vessels in all situations; deviate from the purchased voyage or the normal course for any purpose, including,without limitation, in the interest of Guests or of the vessel, or to save life or property; put in at any unscheduled or unadvertised port; cancel any scheduled call at any port for any reason and at any time before, during or after sailing of the vessel; omit, advance or delay landing at any scheduled or advertised port; return to port of embarkation or to any port previously visited if the Carrier deems it prudent to do so;substitute another vessel or port(s) of call without prior notice and without incurring any liability to the Guest on account thereof for any loss, damage or delay whatsoever, whether consequential or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nednrom Posted September 20, 2017 #48 Share Posted September 20, 2017 It is really a shame so many islands are being affected by Irma and Maria. The feel so bad for them especially ones that rely heavily on tourism to hold up their economy. With all the ships going to same ports, there will be odd hour docking or tendering at the western ports. We are on the Jan 6th Escape sailing and we’ll have to see where we go. Unfortunately, we’ve already paid it off so we probably will not be able to switch to a different itinerary such as Panama Canal or Mexican riviera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpletequila Posted September 20, 2017 #49 Share Posted September 20, 2017 My completely unfounded guess is it will be a solid year before ships return to the Eastern islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smg873 Posted September 20, 2017 #50 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Got the same email for our 4/15/18 sailing on the Getaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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