idahospud Posted September 10, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 10, 2018 We are currently onboard the 10 Eastern Caribbean sailing of the Caribbean Princess. The Captain just announced we will have an itinerary change because of Hurricane Isaac. We will skip St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Antigua, and St. Maarten. We will instead be visiting San Juan, Amber Cove, Grand Turk, and Nassau. To those in the path of Hurricane Isaac, Florence, and Helene we are sending positive thoughts your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticEyes Posted September 10, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Idahospud that is quite a change. Hopefully you and the other passengers on board will have smooth sailing. It's disappointing when these itinerary changes happen but that's Mother Nature for you. Stay safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanecindy21403 Posted September 10, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Look on the bright side you are on a cruise. I really don't care where the ship visits lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpareBrew Posted September 10, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Look on the bright side you are on a cruise. I really don't care where the ship visits lol! I agree! I’m also on this cruise and although I’ve been to these ports before, I just enjoy the ride, no matter the location. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted September 10, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I agree! I’m also on this cruise and although I’ve been to these ports before, I just enjoy the ride, no matter the location. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Absolutely! No complaints when you get a view like this on a Monday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpareBrew Posted September 10, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Absolutely! No complaints when you get a view like this on a Monday morning. Same here! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tawlaw1526 Posted September 11, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Excellent photos! Looks so inviting. Enjoy the itinerary change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemaniac2011 Posted September 11, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Same here! Sent from my iPhone using Forums What room are you in? It looks like the view from B749 that we will be in for the November sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpareBrew Posted September 11, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 11, 2018 What room are you in? It looks like the view from B749 that we will be in for the November sailing. Yes, it’s the same room. Love it! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemaniac2011 Posted September 11, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Yes, it’s the same room. Love it! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Awesome! We can't wait!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted September 11, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted September 11, 2018 We received a letter with the new itinerary, along with the notification we are getting a future cruise credit for 20% of the cruise fare paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMom Posted September 11, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 11, 2018 On it too...two new ports for me versus four new ones with the old itinerary...but hard to be tooooo disappointed. Just hope the people on the Saints stay safe and Isaac isn't as bad as feared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlp20 Posted September 11, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Just wondering how many pax are reading their cruise contract for the first time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted September 11, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 11, 2018 We received a letter with the new itinerary, along with the notification we are getting a future cruise credit for 20% of the cruise fare paid. That's not all bad. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowskier Posted September 11, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Kudos to Princess. It was obvious a few days ago Isaac was going to take over. Princess took the time to find a new path, with ports rather than days at sea, before they announced the change. No need to give us the 20% - nice that they did. Already hearing people on the balcony next to me complaining about the 20% not being enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted September 11, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 11, 2018 We are currently onboard the 10 Eastern Caribbean sailing of the Caribbean Princess. The Captain just announced we will have an itinerary change because of Hurricane Isaac. We will skip St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Antigua, and St. Maarten. We will instead be visiting San Juan, Amber Cove, Grand Turk, and Nassau. To those in the path of Hurricane Isaac, Florence, and Helene we are sending positive thoughts your way. 3 'throwaway' ports vrs 3 ports (st kitts, lucia, antiqua) - not even close to an "even" swap ( st marten v turks = even) I know, I know... still sucks though ...even with the 20% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstables Posted September 11, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 11, 2018 3 'throwaway' ports vrs 3 ports (st kitts, lucia, antiqua) - not even close to an "even" swap ( st marten v turks = even) I know, I know... still sucks though ...even with the 20% It’s unfortunate and I’m sure disappointing but it is the chance you take booking this time of the year. You might get a great cheap cruise but you never know what the weather will do. The 20% future cruise credit was very generous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted September 11, 2018 Author #18 Share Posted September 11, 2018 3 'throwaway' ports vrs 3 ports (st kitts, lucia, antiqua) - not even close to an "even" swap ( st marten v turks = even) I know, I know... still sucks though ...even with the 20% I'm on the ship and wouldn't say it sucks. I'm pleased with our new itinerary and sure wouldn't call San Juan a throwaway port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzazzz Posted September 11, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 11, 2018 We had that same room and a balcony dinner in October last year on Caribbean Princess..Divine. We are back her again in two weeks and plan to repeat same. Wondering, however, if you had footstools for your chairs and a round table out there (both of which we did not have)???? Hopefully they have corrected that by now. Thanks in advance for your reply. Happy sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted September 11, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 11, 2018 this time of the year in the Caribbean, 20% is a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted September 11, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Not the best case scenario... but still... it is a cruise! Travel mercies to all on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagypsea Posted September 11, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Captain was on the TV this morning saying things might change again as we head to PR tomorrow. So could be the mystery port cruise. We just docked in STT and it's gorgeous and we're just going with the flow. Lucky we can escape. The islands can't be moved. Praying for their safety. Diann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbinMich Posted September 11, 2018 #23 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I'm on the ship and wouldn't say it sucks. I'm pleased with our new itinerary and sure wouldn't call San Juan a throwaway port. I ordinarily wouldn't call SJ a throwaway port either--we've been there 5 times and enjoyed each visit, sometimes doing a ship's tour. However, I'm not sure what it will be like now, after Hurricane Maria a year ago. In searching the internet for current conditions, I found that some major SJ hotels have not yet reopened but will later this month. Don't know if the palm trees have recovered. Certainly, I would doubt that excursions out of the city such as El Junque NP would be offered yet--takes trees and other greenery a long time to recover from being totally stripped if they're even still standing. But I'm sure SJ will welcome you with open arms. Their economy needs the help your dollars will bring. We've enjoyed walking around the old city and the adjacent Castillo San Felipe del Morro. Enjoy your visit there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie78 Posted September 11, 2018 #24 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Captain was on the TV this morning saying things might change again as we head to PR tomorrow. So could be the mystery port cruise. We just docked in STT and it's gorgeous and we're just going with the flow. Lucky we can escape. The islands can't be moved. Praying for their safety. Diann Thank you so much for posting the status of your cruise. My elderly parents are on the ship with you and I have been worried about Hurricane Isaac. Please keep posting if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted September 12, 2018 #25 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Thank you so much for posting the status of your cruise. My elderly parents are on the ship with you and I have been worried about Hurricane Isaac. Please keep posting if you can. The ship isn't going to be anywhere near the hurricane (tropical storm actually) , so no worries there. TS Isaac is forecast to pass the island chain Wednesday/Thursday, pretty much directly at Dominica.. Ouch. That's the last thing they need! Yet another direct hit.. It's a small storm, ie only around 20-30 miles across, but moving relatively slowly (originally forecast to pass Wednesday, now likely very early/midday Thursday).. So hopefully it doesn't stall over Dominica and dump loads of rain. You can keep up and see updates from locals on the islands at stormcarib.com.. Excellent resource for island related weather updates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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