1/26/18 Silhouette sailing skipping Antigua due to weather conditions

[rakes5]

After almost 30 cruises, we are on our first really rocky cruise. We are stuck in a low pressure area, and it seems to be following us. We were supposed to have 2 sea days to Antigua, but today the Captain announced we are skipping Antigua, and slowing down. We will call at our next scheduled port of Barbados on time.

 

At least no rain just mostly cloudy, with brief periods of sunshine. Very windy everywhere.

[RickT]

Watched your sail away on the Ft Lauderdale cruise cam and noticed the wind was strong enough that a tug was required. Hope the seas calm soon.

 

A quick question, on the Silhouette in a few weeks and wonder who the house bands are? Also who is the guitarist? Any thoughts/comments on how good they are?

[chemmo]

After almost 30 cruises, we are on our first really rocky cruise. We are stuck in a low pressure area, and it seems to be following us. We were supposed to have 2 sea days to Antigua, but today the Captain announced we are skipping Antigua, and slowing down. We will call at our next scheduled port of Barbados on time.

 

At least no rain just mostly cloudy, with brief periods of sunshine. Very windy everywhere.

 

Sorry your cruise hasn’t had the best of starts...Really hope the weather improves for you!

[Elusive_Cruiser]

We got off the Silhouette on the day you embarked. Our last sea day was a little rockier than we've experienced in the past, particularly during the night before porting in Fort Lauderdale. Other than that, we had very smooth sailing, with no hiccups. Hope your experience improves.

[rakes5]

Watched your sail away on the Ft Lauderdale cruise cam and noticed the wind was strong enough that a tug was required. Hope the seas calm soon.

 

 

 

A quick question, on the Silhouette in a few weeks and wonder who the house bands are? Also who is the guitarist? Any thoughts/comments on how good they are?

 

 

 

Not sure. They haven’t been playing outside. Tonight the daily just says house band or classic string duo.

 

 

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[rakes5]

Here is the letter from the captain

 

 

 

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[#1cruiseaholic]

After almost 30 cruises, we are on our first really rocky cruise. We are stuck in a low pressure area, and it seems to be following us. We were supposed to have 2 sea days to Antigua, but today the Captain announced we are skipping Antigua, and slowing down. We will call at our next scheduled port of Barbados on time.

 

At least no rain just mostly cloudy, with brief periods of sunshine. Very windy everywhere.

Not trying to hijack your post, but we are currently on Serenade. Totally agree with you and the rocky seas. Have done many cruises this ship has been rocking for days. Suppose to be in St Thomas tomorrow. We will see.

[rakes5]

The first days daily says the House band is Dancing Town. Robert Diem is the guitarist

 

 

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[RickT]

The first days daily says the House band is Dancing Town. Robert Diem is the guitarist

 

 

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Thank you.

[gentlemancruiser]

Thank you for sharing this information. Hopefully the seas are calmer and you can enjoy the pool.

[cruise47]

Praying that the sea calm down over the next several days and nights.