troyers Posted August 25, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Does anyone know if NCL ever changes itineraries on the Sky due to tropical weather or do they usually just cancel the cruise? I know the Sky and Sun are typically Bahamas only ships but we are booked to depart 8-31 from Miami and with the tropical outlook flaring up I’m wondering if we will just go to Cozumel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted August 25, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Usually a reroute. Rarely cancelled but it does happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_sobe Posted August 25, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, troyers said: Does anyone know if NCL ever changes itineraries on the Sky due to tropical weather or do they usually just cancel the cruise? I know the Sky and Sun are typically Bahamas only ships but we are booked to depart 8-31 from Miami and with the tropical outlook flaring up I’m wondering if we will just go to Cozumel. Cozumel is much further than the Bahamas so I would say unlikely on such a short cruise. Its WAY too early to even talk about changing itineraries. They could announce the day before any changes or the captain can make the decision on the date of sail away. The answer to your question is days away so no one including NCL can say anything right now. Cruises rarely get cancelled. They will navigate the ship away from any danger. Its also very possible there will not be any changes to your cruise. You may not have the best weather but you may still get to the ports. Edited August 25, 2019 by david_sobe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted August 25, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 25, 2019 It is very rare to cancel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted August 25, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Ditto, until 48 to 72 hours from sailing time, to get seriously worried. You knew, right, when you book it that you are sailing during peak hurricane "window" ... check your OTC for motion meds if prone to seasickness & mentally prepare for choppy seas & possibly a rougher ride, no matter which way the ship will sail to. Looking at latest storm track & models, suggesting the storm will remain at/below tropical storm conditions ... not a major hurricane, although predictions can change very quickly with a fast moving one. Take a good look at your ground/air options between Houston & Miami and have a backup, if not already. Seeing that you are watching Bill's discussion & analysis in the Hurricane Zone, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 25, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2019 3 hours ago, troyers said: Does anyone know if NCL ever changes itineraries on the Sky due to tropical weather or do they usually just cancel the cruise? I know the Sky and Sun are typically Bahamas only ships but we are booked to depart 8-31 from Miami and with the tropical outlook flaring up I’m wondering if we will just go to Cozumel. NCL never cancels cruises. I can only remember one instance where cruises were cancelled two years ago. Cruises lengths can be changed due to port closures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted August 25, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Even with a reroute there are too many places closer than Cozumel that the ship could visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormynow Posted August 25, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 25, 2019 This is a 5 nite cruise, lots of time for Cozumel and another port. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smplybcause Posted August 26, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I've only ever seen cruises canceled if a hurricane takes out or closes an embarkation port. So in the case of sky as long as port of Miami is open, the sky will be sailing...somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsSouthernGal Posted August 26, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Have been to a 5 days cruise to Cozumel and progreso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb71 Posted August 26, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) My hurricane app is getting a lot of use. We are booked for this cruise as well. I am going to hand it off to Dorian, as she is in charge for now. Edited August 26, 2019 by bb71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara_smile Posted August 26, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 26, 2019 20 hours ago, stormynow said: This is a 5 nite cruise, lots of time for Cozumel and another port. Its a 4 night cruise I think you are counting days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb71 Posted August 26, 2019 #13 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I believe the ship is leaving out today on the same itinerary and I am sure that one has changed. The stop at Great Stirrup probably won’t happen since the tender boats won’t run in rough seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb71 Posted August 26, 2019 #14 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Please don’t change it to Jamaica. That place is a toilet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softl Posted August 26, 2019 #15 Share Posted August 26, 2019 A few years ago we were booked on the Sky that was doing Nassau and GSC. Not sure if Freeport was on the itinaray but a storm came through that closed GSC for a bit. The week before they diverted to Cozumel but ours was diverted to Key West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyers Posted August 26, 2019 Author #16 Share Posted August 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, Sara_smile said: Its a 4 night cruise I think you are counting days Its 5 nights Saturday-Thursday Aug 31-Sept 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyers Posted August 26, 2019 Author #17 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 minute ago, softl said: A few years ago we were booked on the Sky that was doing Nassau and GSC. Not sure if Freeport was on the itinaray but a storm came through that closed GSC for a bit. The week before they diverted to Cozumel but ours was diverted to Key West. Ours is already scheduled for Key West, then Freeport, Nassau, and GSC so we have 4 stops total in the line of fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted August 26, 2019 #18 Share Posted August 26, 2019 im on this sail as well and it is indeed five nights. we wont be rerouted, Dorian is supposed to hit PR on Friday. we'll be fine especially given our first stop is key west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsSouthernGal Posted August 26, 2019 #19 Share Posted August 26, 2019 26 minutes ago, troyers said: Its 5 nights Saturday-Thursday Aug 31-Sept 5 yes it is 5 nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb71 Posted August 26, 2019 #20 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, BostonGal35 said: im on this sail as well and it is indeed five nights. we wont be rerouted, Dorian is supposed to hit PR on Friday. we'll be fine especially given our first stop is key west. My maps show the eye of the storm will be over Nassau Saturday afternoon. At a minimum, it will be very rough seas. All will depend on the timing if they choose to close the port of Miami before the storm hits. It might steer east and cancel Key West for us. We shall see. My backup plan is Vegas Edited August 26, 2019 by bb71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted August 26, 2019 #21 Share Posted August 26, 2019 so if they close the Port, is it totally closed or are ships just not allowed to leave? meaning, would we still be able to board the ship and just stay in port overnight until the storm passes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb71 Posted August 26, 2019 #22 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, BostonGal35 said: so if they close the Port, is it totally closed or are ships just not allowed to leave? meaning, would we still be able to board the ship and just stay in port overnight until the storm passes? If the port is to be closed then NCL will not dock at all, I am sure. That is not where you want to ride out a storm. Sometimes they extend the previous cruise a day or so until it is safe. If that were to happen, we would be compensated some how. I just hope the decision is made before I fly in. NCL and Carnival seem to be holding off on any decisions until later in the week. Heck, it could be Friday before we know. Edited August 26, 2019 by bb71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormynow Posted August 26, 2019 #23 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Sara, the cruise I'm going on is the Sky for 5 nites. May miss KW on Sun but rest of cruise should be on line. Stormy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted August 27, 2019 #24 Share Posted August 27, 2019 i was going to book a hotel room at the airport for saturday night just to be safe but all of the ones ive looked at have a 2 day cancellation frame which doesnt help. im fairly confident based on the storm track ill get to miami ok... ill just have to wing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormynow Posted August 27, 2019 #25 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Forecast for Dorian to hit further up the coast. We should not be affected to badly on 8/31 Sky. Stormy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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