stormgrey11 Posted January 30, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted January 30, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffy294 Posted January 30, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I'm curious to what the sail date is that this letter pertains to. Its not crazy to think Carnival could alter some itineraries if the companies that offer the excursions can't handle the demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted January 30, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Some ports are still not open to cruise ships, and those that are are still in recovery mode. As you know, San Juan was hit really hard. The port is open, but a large portion of the island is still without electricity or running water. Don't be too surprised to see some itineraries changed, or excursions unavailable for the next year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted January 30, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Eastern is my favorite, I'd be pretty upset if Carnival stopped going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy toes Posted January 30, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Eastern and Southern are my personal favorite. I do NOT enjoy doing the Western ports and would find another line to sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njasmine Posted January 30, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 30, 2018 The whole reason I'm going out of Miami is for the eastern ports. I wish carnival cancel now if there going to so I can change my trip planning. This is crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonddaddy Posted January 30, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Probably not going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpagejr Posted January 30, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Just read on the NCL board that the Eastern itinerary for the Getaway is cancelled thru September. Didn't see anything else for their other ships. Could it be, due to hurricane rebuild still going on, that port congestion is just too much with other ships as well and NCL has decided to just modify some of their ships itineraries/? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&RCurt Posted January 30, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 30, 2018 One thing to consider is the options for ports that NCL has in the Eastern Caribbean. The Carnival Corp lines are sharing the private Islands, HMC, Princess Cays and also have captive ports at Amber Cove and Grand Turk. They can put together itineraries with just those options or combine them with one other stop and have a reasonable cruise. NCL only has Great Stirrup Cay, so they have to find multiple ports for stops in the Eastern Caribbean. I don't see any of the Carnival Corp brands, or the Royal Caribbean brands having to switch from Eastern routes as they have plenty of options for ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted January 30, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Just off Glory this past Saturday, with ports of San Juan and St. Thomas on the itinerary. There is still plenty of work to be done in and near these ports. From our balcony on the ship we could see roofs ripped off or under repair in St. Thomas - Sr. Frogs closed, Paradise point tram closed, many stores boarded up. While walking the ship at 5 a.m. before porting in San Juan, it was apparent that a lot of the island had no lights. In Old San Juan, many stores were still closed/boarded. I am glad we stopped there, as it was evident that tourist dollars were being spent. I only hope the money will filter down to those who need it. One shopkeeper in OSJ told me she still had no water or power. It was heart-breaking to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty dingo Posted January 30, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 30, 2018 No comparison between the Norwegian Getaway, a 4,000 passenger beast, with Carnival Fascination, at 2,000 passengers. My guess is that the sheer size of the NCL ship was the problem. Another reason I prefer smaller ships over the larger ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted January 30, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 30, 2018 One thing to consider is the options for ports that NCL has in the Eastern Caribbean. The Carnival Corp lines are sharing the private Islands, HMC, Princess Cays and also have captive ports at Amber Cove and Grand Turk. They can put together itineraries with just those options or combine them with one other stop and have a reasonable cruise. NCL only has Great Stirrup Cay, so they have to find multiple ports for stops in the Eastern Caribbean. I don't see any of the Carnival Corp brands, or the Royal Caribbean brands having to switch from Eastern routes as they have plenty of options for ports. Our eastern itinerary on RCI is San Juan, St Maarten and private island. Since we are on Oasis they don't have many options if any at all but I don't foresee them switching to a western itinerary. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeCruiseGuy Posted January 30, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 30, 2018 No comparison between the Norwegian Getaway, a 4,000 passenger beast, with Carnival Fascination, at 2,000 passengers. My guess is that the sheer size of the NCL ship was the problem. Another reason I prefer smaller ships over the larger ones. Royal is currently sending all three Oasis and a Quantum class ship to Eastern ports, so it appears it's just NCL's decision, not correlation with Ship size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted January 30, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I do not know what the original itinerary for the Getaway was. If the ports that the ship were scheduled for are still not usable, NCL could have a problem with finding substitute ports that can be reached in a seven day cruise, can handle a ship the size of Getaway, and that are not already fully scheduled with similar size ships or a full load of ships. Port schedules are set years in advance (two is the number that comes to mind, but could be further out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeCruiseGuy Posted January 30, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I do not know what the original itinerary for the Getaway was. If the ports that the ship were scheduled for are still not usable, NCL could have a problem with finding substitute ports that can be reached in a seven day cruise, can handle a ship the size of Getaway, and that are not already fully scheduled with similar size ships or a full load of ships. Port schedules are set years in advance (two is the number that comes to mind, but could be further out). Her original itinerary was St Thomas, Tortola and Nassau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestgal Posted January 30, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I’m probably in the minority but if these ports aren’t up to snuff I’d rather be rerouted. I’m on Glory in 18 Days and I want to enjoy the ports not be limited in doing things. I’m looking most forward to HMC after that I don’t care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestgal Posted January 30, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) I also think the letter is referring to all of their ships not just one. If it were just one I think it would state that particular ship. Correction....I didn’t see the ships name....my mistake. Edited January 30, 2018 by Midwestgal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeCruiseGuy Posted January 30, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I also think the letter is referring to all of their ships not just one. If it were just one I think it would state that particular ship. Getaway is the only ship scheduled in Eastern Caribbean, during that time period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestgal Posted January 30, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Getaway is the only ship scheduled in Eastern Caribbean, during that time period. And it does say that ship , my mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted January 31, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Her original itinerary was St Thomas, Tortola and Nassau. St Thomas and Tortola were two of the hardest hit ports, and Nassau sucks no matter what, so it makes sense that NCL is choosing to abandon this route temporarily. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty dingo Posted January 31, 2018 #22 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Her original itinerary was St Thomas, Tortola and Nassau. St Thomas is back in business now. Don't think Nassau was affected by hurricanes last year. Tortola was severely impacted. Maybe that port alone was the reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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