Reports on Half Moon Cay

[Toad]

Anyone have any reports on the condition of Half Moon Cay. I know that they were opening lots of new things in January.... What has happened there?

[sail7seas]

I think it will be days before we hear anything about how badly HMC was hit. Even weeks.......

The SOE improvements were to have been completed by the first week of December for the "Invitation" cruise on Westerdam.

[Krazy Kruizers]

I have a feeling that the SOE program for HMC has been set back because of Frances. They are now going to have to spend some time fixing up the island.

Doubt if it will even be ready for the Sept 11 sailing of the Zuiderdam.

[sail7seas]

I think you are right, KK. What a shame as it sounds like the upgrades were moving along. Now, it seems they will have work to put things back the way they were. We shall know soon enough.

I know I am ASSuming things here but seems hard to imagine there wasn't some damage done from all of the hurricane reports we heard.

[jhannah]

I believe it's a valid assumption, S7S. That storm was so very slow moving, and went right directly across those islands, that it's hard to imagine that there would not have been substantial damage done. The same general area also contains Princess Cay, Castaway Cay, and other cruise lines' private islands. I wonder if they'd consider cooperating to the extent that they could all place their needed repair materials on one ship and send it out to rendevous with all the places needing repair? Nah. Probably too much of a stretch!

[Krazy Kruizers]

And Ivan may go the same path.

The thought of another hurricane hitting those islands is unbearable.

:(

[sail7seas]

Seeing as Princess and HAL are all Part of the Same Happy Family ....maybe they'll make it a joint effort???

Nah....probably Not.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Anything that is logical - cruise lines don't like to do.

[dexter]

We feel so fortunate to have seen HMC this past week. It is without a doubt the most beautiful little beach I've ever seen. I know for a fact that Zuiderdam will no be visiting there during the 9/4 cruise and probably won't be going for quite awhile. It is really a shame.

[gliles]

We feel so fortunate to have seen HMC this past week. It is without a doubt the most beautiful little beach I've ever seen. I know for a fact that Zuiderdam will no be visiting there during the 9/4 cruise and probably won't be going for quite awhile. It is really a shame.
What about the 10/23 cruise? Anyone think it will be ready by then? I have heard so much about it I really want to see it.

[Lois R]

:( Oh well......I doubt I will get to see it then either......

So, do you think that will be an extra day at sea?:D ......that will be good too....

[peaches from georgia]

Eleuthra, close to HMC, is SE of Grand Bahama Island which was hit the worst from all reports.

[sail7seas]

Yes, Grand Bahama was hit very hard. There are about 700 left homeless.


It isn't possible to even guess when Zuiderdam (and all the ships as they return from Alaska and Europe) will be able to go to HMC. We don't know what damage, there is, if any, so we cannot know how long it will take for repairs.

My guess is that alot of work will be necessary before we can return there. I definitely hope I am very wrong.

[sail7seas]

I just found this posted on another site. IF ACCURATE, it sounds like very good news.




This is about ALL I found while searching so far but it is some indication that they survived the ordeal of Frances.

Here is a MAP and Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador is the small island in between Eleuthra and Cat Island.

http://www.asinah.net/images/bahamas/map.gif


Here are a couple links I found that si good news for Princess Cays and Half Moon Cay as they are quickly getting things back in order and MOST of the Island of Eleuthera has electric, phone, and water. http://cruise-addicts.com/forums/smileys/thumb.gif

[Orcrone]

SAIL,

As you pointed out HMC is on Little Salvador Island. Many people, when they heard that Frances passed over San Salvador Island assumed that it went over HMC. However, although I'm sure it saw some extreme conditions, it would not have been nearly as bad as a direct hit.JMHO

Marc

[dakrewser]

As you pointed out HMC is on Little Salvador Island. Many people, when they heard that Frances passed over San Salvador Island assumed that it went over HMC. However, although I'm sure it saw some extreme conditions, it would not have been nearly as bad as a direct hit.JMHO
But remember that a hurricane is not like a tornado - a "direct hit" (i.e., being underneath the eye) is not where the only damage, or often the worst damage, occurs. Especially for a small island, high seas and rain will do much worse damage than wind.

-dave

[Orcrone]

But remember that a hurricane is not like a tornado - a "direct hit" (i.e., being underneath the eye) is not where the only damage, or often the worst damage, occurs. Especially for a small island, high seas and rain will do much worse damage than wind.

-daveI agree. I never said it was without damage. I'm just pointing out that people heard 'Salvador' when it was going over San Salvador, and assumed the eye was actually passing over HMC, which was not the case.

[Lovebirds]

I was plotting Frances's progress, using the Lat/Lon coordinates in the periodic updates, on a map program that I have. It looks like the eye went directly over the North end of Cat Island, which is about 20 miles from HMC. As large as the eye was at that point, that's the same as a direct hit.

[Chilipepa]

From the CC's news pages:

"What has not escaped Frances' wrath unscathed are cruise lines' private islands, which are part of the Bahamas string of isles and thus located in the path of the storm. A Princess Cruises' spokeswoman says that its Princess Cays is damaged -- and will likely require more than six weeks worth of effort to restore it."

Princess' web page says that "Princess Cays is located on the southern portion of Eleuthera Island."

I'm not sure the distance between HMC & Princess Cays, but the news is not encouraging for those of us cruising in September/October. :(
My fingers (and toes) are crossed!

[Toad]

Well, this toad is hoping that HMC is still on the agenda for HAL. I would be happy not to ave all the improvements and just to have things the way they were.......

I do hope that someone posts as soon as they know anything!

[sail7seas]

Princess Cays and HMC are within sight of eachother.

[RevNeal]

I am very sorry to say that it is most unlikely that we will be visiting HMC on October 15. While our scheduled stop there is still 5 weeks and 2 days away, if the damage is as bad as it sounds like it is, I can't foresee HAL getting HMC up and operational that quickly. Perhaps I'm being a bit too pessimistic, but I'm just going to assume that we won't be stopping at HMC in October. And that's sad, because i was looking forward to it ... it's been since January 2002 since I was last there. :(

Perhaps I'll be pleasantly surprised??

[peaches from georgia]

I wouldn't assume anything. There hasn't been even one report on actual damage from anyone who knows anything. It's all total speculation.

[Chilipepa]

I just checked HAL's site and here's what they have to say:

Holland America Line’s Private Island, Half Moon Cay, Experiences Only Minor Damage As A Result Of Hurricane Frances

ms Zuiderdam to cancel call to island


Seattle, September 8, 2004 – Holland America Line announced today that its award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay, received only minor damage as a result of Hurricane Frances. The island, which is located in the Bahamas, experienced limited beach erosion as well as the typical landscaping and minor wind damage caused by storms. To allow for clean up efforts, Holland America Line has cancelled the call to the island scheduled during the September 11, 2004 sailing of the ms Zuiderdam.
“We are thankful that we were able to secure and evacuate Half Moon Cay prior to the hurricane,” said Stein Kruse, president and chief operating officer, Holland America Line.

“This was a significant storm and the island was fortunately spared major damage. Our clean up efforts are underway and we will resume our calls to this beautiful island with the September 18 sailing.”

The ms Zuiderdam’s September 11, 2004 sailing will call in San Juan, Puerto Rico instead of Half Moon Cay. The revised itinerary follows:









Arrive

Depart



SAT

9/11

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

5:00pm



SUN

9/12

Nassau, Bahamas

7:00

2:00 pm



MON

9/13

At Sea



TUE

9/14

Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

8:00

6:00pm







(Jost van Dyke, Virgin Gorda tour options)



WED

9/15

St. Thomas, US V.I.

7:00

11:00pm







(St. John tour options)



THU

9/16

San Juan, Puerto Rico

7:00

Noon



FRI

9/17

At Sea







SAT

9/18

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

8:00


As part of Holland America Line’s ground-breaking Signature of Excellence initiative, several enhancements to Half Moon Cay have been announced including the addition of horseback riding, a stingray lagoon experience, an aqua park and AquaTrax excursions. These enhancements will be completed as scheduled and will all be in place by November 1, 2004.

[LAFFNVEGAS]

I just checked HAL's site and here's what they have to say:

Holland America Line’s Private Island, Half Moon Cay, Experiences Only Minor Damage As A Result Of Hurricane Frances

ms Zuiderdam to cancel call to island


Seattle, September 8, 2004 – Holland America Line announced today that its award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay, received only minor damage as a result of Hurricane Frances. The island, which is located in the Bahamas, experienced limited beach erosion as well as the typical landscaping and minor wind damage caused by storms. To allow for clean up efforts, Holland America Line has cancelled the call to the island scheduled during the September 11, 2004 sailing of the ms Zuiderdam.
“We are thankful that we were able to secure and evacuate Half Moon Cay prior to the hurricane,” said Stein Kruse, president and chief operating officer, Holland America Line.

“This was a significant storm and the island was fortunately spared major damage. Our clean up efforts are underway and we will resume our calls to this beautiful island with the September 18 sailing.”

Greg, I think your prayers have been answered. I think you can be optimistic now.

[Peggy Sue]

wow, that is fantastic news ... I've been away on business, anxious to check in here to see if there was any news on the status of the beautiful island. Happy to hear we will all be able to visit the island on our upcoming Nov. cruise. I pray this hurrican season comes to a swift end and islands and states are no longer faced with so much destruction and clean-up..

Coming home from CT back to MA today I saw a convoy of electric trucks heading south to help out in Florida. Heard today over 200 trucks from MA and NH for a 3 week trip to assist. seeing that many trucks heading south really brought it home how much damage these hurricanes have already done...

[jhannah]

HALLELUJAH for HMC!!!!!

[Nautical Wheeler]

God is Great......God is Good.....
NOW..........If He will just keep Ivan away from Florida

[sail7seas]

What great news!!! Soooo happy we shall get to visit HMC in October.........:) conditions permitting.

While I would have been sorry to hear there was more damage than apparently exists, I would have sick to hear the beach was badly eroded or badly messed up. As long as the beach remains beautiful, the rest can be repaired/replaced.

[CruisinNana]

Wonderful news about HMC!!!!!!!! I was truly concerned about this beautiful paradise, and now I am looking forward to being there in November. WAAAHOOOOOOOOOO!!! :D :D

[Toad]

I am one happy toad! I may even become a princess in anticipation of our upcoming trip to HMC!

[imsulin]

HMC - one of the best reasons I book HAL!

[Lois R]

So, I miss the Island:( ...oh well, the last time I was in San Juan arrival time was late and I couldn't visit at all......
At least it will give us some time there...and maybe I will go to the fort...that is supposed to be something to see:)

[LoveLifeAtSea]

This is such GREAT NEWS!!! What a wonderful gift handed back to us! :)

[Debi_D]

Wow this is really great news, my sister will be so very happy. My sister has never been on HAL and all I have talked about was HMC and what a great place it was. We even rented a Cabana (hopefully they made it) and she was so excited she bought some cocktail napkins that say "Oh Cabana Boy":D on them just for our Cabana. So I am going to forward this thread to her and make her day....

Thanks everyone for the information.

Deb

[merryecho]

I sure hope Francis did away with the canvas cabanas. At $200+ per day I couldn't figure out why they never replaced these with the plywood ones.

[RevNeal]

Lois, I'm very sorry that you won't get to visit HMC. She's a wonderful place ... very relaxing and enjoyable place to visit.

However, I'm VERY happy that the word is that the damage was only minimal. I'll look forward to hearing other reports once people have a chance to visit it. I can't imagine that I'll be the very next! :D

[dakrewser]

:( Oh well......I doubt I will get to see it then either......

So, do you think that will be an extra day at sea?:D ......that will be good too....
I may be the only person on these boards who isn't enthralled by HMC. Yes it's a private beach, but it's also a crowded beach. Many other ports can offer you secluded, uncrowded (or crowded, if you prefer) beaches which look remarkably alike. Yes, you can get a cabana and a butler (for $500) and feel like a Rockefeller or a Vanderbilt. I'll bet you could spend $500 on Grand Cayman's seven mile beach and get at least as much if not more.

Feel a little disappinted that you won't be able to 'see for yourself', but only give it a passing thought and go on and have a glorious time on the rest of the cruise!

-dave

[RevNeal]

I may be the only person on these boards who isn't enthralled by HMC. Yes it's a private beach, but it's also a crowded beach.

In my experience, I have never found HMC to be crowded. Of course, what constitutes "crowded" will vary from person to person, but when one ship is at HMC I cannot imagine anyone thinking of the beach as being "crowded." I've been there with two ships in, and even then I've not thought of the beach as being "crowded." Here's a picture of the beach with two ships (the Maasdam and the Zaandam) in.

HMC Beach Photo (http://www.revneal.org/Resources/volcruise02/hmc2.jpg)

Now ... I'm not a "beach person." I abhor baking myself in solar radiation, and much prefer the cool shade over the hot sun, but I love HMC.

[jhannah]

I was there on the Zuiderdam and the Zaandam was there, too. I didn't find it crowded. People were spread out so it wasn't uncomfortable. Didn't have any problem getting beach chairs or finding a place to eat, either. Maybe many people just stayed on the ships.

[dakrewser]

[QUOTE=revneal]Here's a picture of the beach with two ships (the Maasdam and the Zaandam) in.

HMC Beach Photo (http://www.revneal.org/Resources/volcruise02/hmc2.jpg)

QUOTE]

Way too crowded! :) My idea of an uncrowded beach is more like this:

http://vquill.com//carib4_files/image001.jpg

:D -dave

[sail7seas]

Many times we have been there on Maasdam and the beach most assuredly was not what most people would call crowded. Nor was it deserted, either. :)

Of roughly 1,200 pax, normally maybe 60-70% even leave the ship to go to the beach. Many go first thing in the morning and return to the ship for lunch. Others don't come to the beach UNTIL lunch time, so one shift is leaving and the other is coming but it is rare when there would all that many there at the same time.

We have been there on Amsterdam and Zaandam arrived. The beach and everything else on the island was crowded!!

[LAFFNVEGAS]

We have been there on Amsterdam and Zaandam arrived. The beach and everything else on the island was crowded!!
It is even a little worse when the Zuirderdam and another ship is there since Zuirderdam has 500 more passengers.

I have to admit when we were there there were 2 ships and it was a little bit crowded.

[RevNeal]

I imagine that the Vista ships to tax the island's space.
Again, "Crowded" is in the eye of the beholder. Dave's example is a DESERTED beach ... mine shows people, true, but look at the picture again: MOST of the crowding is in the form of EMPTY lounges. Count the number of people in the water, on the beach, etc. Sorry ... IMHO that's not crowded.

[gliles]

Rev - I would be happy if there are no more people than that when we go, you are right, it doesn't look bad.

[peaches from georgia]

The Vista ships have 1800+ pax versus 1200-1400 on the older ships. With younger families and more kids on the Vista ships you are going to have a greater % of Vista pax using HMC, which will make it more crowded when a Vista is there, especially with a 2nd ship there also, normally the case in the fall/winter.

[dakrewser]

Again, "Crowded" is in the eye of the beholder. Dave's example is a DESERTED beach ...
http://www.notationmachine.com/how_to_read_sheetmusic/images/quarter_note.gif You say deserted, I say uncrowded
You say POH-tay-toe, I say pah-TAH-toe http://www.notationmachine.com/how_to_read_sheetmusic/images/quarter_note.gif

:)

-dave

[Giorgi-one]

We visited HMC this summer and had a good time. However, I agree with posters here that beach was crowded. Only ship in port was the Zuiderdam. I also do not think there is anything special about 7-mile beach on Grand Cayman. Just hotels and condos as far as the eye can see. If you want to understand the difference, visit one of the beaches on St. Johns (not Trunk Bay) or Tortola. We were at Cinnamon Bay in St. Johns in January 2003 and there were about 20 people on the beach. Threre was also a family of donkeys (Dad, Mom and junior) on the beach. I'm sure there are many other islands with similar relatively secluded beaches and I intend to find every one before I die.

[Orcrone]

It is even a little worse when the Zuirderdam and another ship is there since Zuirderdam has 500 more passengers.

I have to admit when we were there there were 2 ships and it was a little bit crowded.Bummer. I'm going to arrive at HMC on November 1, 3 hours after the Zuiderdam arrives.

Edited to say: Not really that bummed as long as we get there. We don't arrive until 11, Zuiderdam leaves at 4. Could probably spend time on the ship, have lunch there and head there early afternoon. Zuiderdam crowd will probably be thinning out.

[Krazy Kruizers]

That is absolutely wonderful news that HMC had only minimal damage.

Sounds like they will be able to continue working on all the new projects as scheduled.

[kryos]

:( Oh well......I doubt I will get to see it then either......

So, do you think that will be an extra day at sea?:D ......that will be good too....
I think even without Half Moon Cay, Lois ... you're gonna have a wonderful cruise! I hear tell from one of the waiters last night that there are only about 1,200 passengers scheduled to be onboard the sailing of 9/11! That makes for a great cruise.

I feel so bad about Half Moon Cay, though ... and feel blessed that I was one of the last group privileged to visit there before the damage. I had a wonderful day there drinking (and, yes, getting smashed on) Banana Daquaries (sp?), attending an interdenominational service at that beautiful Bahamian church, and parasailing over the ocean. I hope one day to be able to do it again ... and to share it with all of you.

Blue skies and have a great cruise!

--rita

[sail7seas]

Kryos....reports are that the damage is minimal, very thankfully. That beautiful slice of Paradise remains intact.

[kryos]

Kryos....reports are that the damage is minimal, very thankfully. That beautiful slice of Paradise remains intact.
I spoke to someone in the photo shop today who said there was substantial damage, but nothing that can't be fixed. She said, however, that it will take about a month before HAL can start cruising there again. But she did say they were going to fix the damage.

Blue skies ...

--rita

[Nautical Wheeler]

Bummer. I'm going to arrive at HMC on November 1, 3 hours after the Zuiderdam arrives.

Edited to say: Not really that bummed as long as we get there. We don't arrive until 11, Zuiderdam leaves at 4. Could probably spend time on the ship, have lunch there and head there early afternoon. Zuiderdam crowd will probably be thinning out.Orcrone,
We will be on the Oosterdam which will be at HMC 11/1 along with the Maasdam.
The Zuiderdam will be there 10/31. The O arrives at 8 am and the Maasdam at 11 am. ;):) This information came from my HAL cruise book.

[NJsharon]

Soooo happy the reports say that there is minimal damage.

HMC truly is a beautiful island & my favorite 'port of call'.

When I was at HMC it was crowded at the beginning of the beach (by the water rental shop), but if you walk down just a little way (roughly where the BBQ hut is) then it wasn't so crowded. Then if you wanted to walk all the way down the beach you would have an 'uncrowded' (or in my view from that picture posted - desolate) beach. So something to please everyone. :)

I love HMC!!

~Sharon~

[sail7seas]

I spoke to someone in the photo shop today who said there was substantial damage, but nothing that can't be fixed. She said, however, that it will take about a month before HAL can start cruising there again. But she did say they were going to fix the damage.

Blue skies ...

--rita


I have had e-mails from several friends from Seattle Office who have assured me the damage is minimal. There is only a little beach erosion and there was some of the type of damage to foliage one would expect.

The plan is that Zuiderdam will miss this week's call to HMC but subsequent scheduled visits should go as planned. (Of course, there is always the 'conditions permitting' caveat.)

[sail7seas]

Sorry, meant to add that there is certainly 'incentive' for any and all cleanup/repairs to be accomplished rapidly if for no other reason than they have planned the three day Westerdam cruise all about going to HMC for the day.....with Mr. Kruse. :)

[Toad]

Thanks to all! For sure it sounds as if all will be abck to normal by the beginning of February!

[kryos]

I have had e-mails from several friends from Seattle Office who have assured me the damage is minimal. There is only a little beach erosion and there was some of the type of damage to foliage one would expect.

The plan is that Zuiderdam will miss this week's call to HMC but subsequent scheduled visits should go as planned. (Of course, there is always the 'conditions permitting' caveat.)
I certainly hope your information is more reliable. It pains me to think of so much as one bush to have been blown down on that beautiful island.

I don't know what it is ... but there is something special about that place. True, it can be crowded ... especially with two ships there at the same time. When I sailed there last March, we had the Rotterdam there along with another ship. However, the other ship wasn't staying past around 2:00 or so. We were staying longer. It was heavenly.

This time I honestly can't remember if there was a second ship there with us. But I did notice that it was very crowded there. However, I just went off and did my own things ... and the crowds didn't bother, nor interfere with my pleasure in the slightest.

Hopefully HMC will get back on HAL's itinerary ASAP.

Blue skies ...

--rita

[jazzsea]

I will check with Ship Services tomorrow to see what the damage was and when the Island will be up and part of the itineraries again.

[sail7seas]

I received the e-mails from two EXTREMELY RELIABLE sources who, quite frankly, are more in the know than Ship Services often is. How many times have we gotten three different responses from three different people in Ship's Services?? :) Not to mention the fact, they are (at varying times) told exactly what is to be told to the public. These folks do not work in Ship's Services :) :)

[Toad]

Too bad Half Moon Cay didn't have it's own website and web cam!

[Debi_D]

Great Idea Toad - I think that would put everyone's mind to rest;)

Deb

[jollycruiser]

The revised schedule for the 9/18 Zuiderdam sailing has HMC as thier final stop. This is very good news indeed. Hoping Jeanne has no influence on the schedule. Also noted that the Cayman Island stop is out and Costa Maya is substituted. Wonder how long before the Caymans are back in business?

[divinggirl]

We visited HMC this summer and had a good time. However, I agree with posters here that beach was crowded. Only ship in port was the Zuiderdam.

I think you were on the same sailing I was (8/21)?? Anyway, I do agree that everyone was smushed together. They insisted that you put the clamshells up immediately to identify it's been taken, so if you wanted any sun you had to pull your chair down and out from under the clamshell. The problem with this is that the next row of chairs is literally right at your feet, so you can't. I initially dealt with this by keeping my pink reciept very visible and leaving the clammshell down, but then figured what the hell and moved the chairs in front of me down a bit.

What I don't understand is why they pile all the chairs up on top of each other when there's hundreds of yards of beach with no chairs at all, down by the cabanas. I know pax pay alot for the cabanas but that does not justify stacking the rest of us up on top of each other.

Natasha, you were there next to me so you know what I mean about the chairs, do you agree??

Nikki

[HeatherInFlorida]

Has everyone seen this update on the HAL website?

Click here: Holland America Line Inc. - Breaking News (http://www.hollandamerica.com/breakingnews.do)

[taszmom]

Are there just beach chairs for use for anyone? I don't need a clamshell, just would like a chair..do they charge for using chairs?

[doone]

Yes, there are chairs for everyone to use free of charge.

Looks like the Zuiderdam will call on Half Moon Cay on the next voyage.

[sail7seas]

The lounge chairs are there for everyone's use. Pick one you like and sit yourself down. :)

There is nothing to stop anyone from dragging a chair down the beach to whatever spot they like best. No one cares if you wish to sit in an area that is 'less congested'.

[taszmom]

Great! Thanks...if you see 2 adults and a 5 yr old dragging chairs down to a quiet area of beach..that'll be us! sail7seas....I think we may end up sitting next to ya (Not too close...need some breathing room. LOL!) as we'll be on the same sailing!

[divinggirl]

The lounge chairs are there for everyone's use. Pick one you like and sit yourself down. :)

There is nothing to stop anyone from dragging a chair down the beach to whatever spot they like best. No one cares if you wish to sit in an area that is 'less congested'.
True, but I would think that if they wanted it all spread out, they would make it so. I'm guessing it makes beach cleanup, etc. more tedious when the whole beach is used, and they'd like to keep all the trash in one general area. I wish youi could pick the clamshells up and take them somewhere else...:rolleyes:

My favorite thing to do was to lay in the water on my back and float. The water there seems to have a very high salt content, making it easier to float!

Nikki

[sail7seas]

Great! Thanks...if you see 2 adults and a 5 yr old dragging chairs down to a quiet area of beach..that'll be us! sail7seas....I think we may end up sitting next to ya (Not too close...need some breathing room. LOL!) as we'll be on the same sailing!


Taszmom.....I hope you do sit down next to us. I'd be happy to meet you and your family. (I'll look for a mom and dad with a 5 year old......boy or girl?? ) We'll be the ones who keep checking to see if the ribs are ready and lunch is on. That is the only place we eat ribs and we love them there!!! In a swimsuit; sitting at a picnic bench.....I can hardly wait.

(I cannot imagine it possible the picnic benches and the 'roof coverings' could possibly have survived a hurricane. But doesn't seem it would be a big deal to load up a bunch more tables and deliver them to the island. I'll be sad to find the bouginvallia destroyed. It was just starting to get really full and loaded with blossoms.)

[sail7seas]

Yes, Nikki......I'm sure you're right. If the chairs are closely grouped, the cleanup is easier after we all leave.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Looks like we all are going to have to wait until after poeple get off the ship on September 25 to find out what the island really looks like.

[HeatherInFlorida]

I just got off the phone with the Shore Excursions Desk who now handles the bookings for the cabanas. She assured me that there was very little damage to the cabanas (we have the turquoise one reserved for 11/13:) ).

She said everything is being all spiffied up as we speak and it will be "just like new". My feeling is that if those little shacks made it through, hopefully the rest of the island did well, too, and Sail's info (as usual) is the best info:D .

Now if Jeanne will just keep her distance as she has been directed to do.

[HeyKate]

[QUOTE=HeatherInFlorida]I just got off the phone with the Shore Excursions Desk who now handles the bookings for the cabanas. She assured me that there was very little damage to the cabanas (we have the turquoise one reserved for 11/13:) ).

I will report in as soon as we get back, but who knows what kind of weather we will have then!


Kate

[Fit Heart]

Great News, Heather!!! Tahnks for checking on that. We have the Turquoise Cabana on the 12/4/04 cruise, so you take good care of it and have a GREAT time on HMC

[Toad]

Who would have ever guessed I would get something like this started! Glad to know that there are so many of you out there who love HMC as much as we do! We just walk away from everyone and enjoy our solitude,.... which can be easily had for just a little walking!