Hurricane Maria

I am sickened by these hurricanes praying for the people whose life has been interrupted by then, but if I lose money so be it. I can cruise later just praying for the people cause we can make more money, think about if your life was destroyed by this or you lost a love one wake up people it's not about money it's about lives

Here's a Facebook page for PR Informa which is providing updated information for the dire situation in PR.

https://www.facebook.com/prinforma/

It is a shame the media isn't covering this more. Lack of fresh water on the island because of no electricity is severe. Basic human living conditions can't be met.

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It is a shame the media isn't covering this more. Lack of fresh water on the island because of no electricity is severe. Basic human living conditions can't be met.

When the island prepared for IRMA most stocked up on necessities. However, when most of the island was spared, these same people donated their supplies, to the other islands, only to have to restock again. A group of pilots were flying their own airplanes to deliver in the much needed areas they called themselves the Caribbean Flyers. Also boat owners and charter companies joined in.

They stepped up to the plate, hopefully the US is stepping up as compassionately as they did.

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I am sickened by these hurricanes praying for the people whose life has been interrupted by then, but if I lose money so be it. I can cruise later just praying for the people cause we can make more money, think about if your life was destroyed by this or you lost a love one wake up people it's not about money it's about lives

Amen

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Carnival has departed

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Basic living conditions are not good in San Juan or the whole island of Puerto Rico. See article:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/%E2%80%98if-anyone-can-hear-us-%E2%80%A6-help%E2%80%99-puerto-rico%E2%80%99s-mayors-describe-widespread-devastation-from-hurricane-maria/ar-AAsoltJ?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartandhp#image=AAsoltJ_1|3

No worries for cruisers on Adventture. You don't need to be there until Wed and it's a late sail away. If you need a hotel, check anty of the Hyatt. They were during Irma.

All Hyatts in SJ are closed til 10/15

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No worries for cruisers on Adventture. You don't need to be there until Wed and it's a late sail away. If you need a hotel, check anty of the Hyatt. They were during Irma.

Adventure is departing at 5:00 pm Wednesday.

The Condado is also closed through 9/30.

Here is the latest information as of this afternoon:

Lodging Updates:

While an assessment of all properties and their reservation status is still underway, this is what we’re able to share at this point.

The following hotels are not taking new reservations until further notice. If you have an existing reservation in the coming days, please contact the hotel directly for rebooking.

• Condado Plaza Hilton
  
• El San Juan Hotel
  
• Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar Beach Resort
  
• Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach
  
• W Retreat in Vieques
  

The following Hilton hotels are open, but are not taking new reservations until September 30:

• Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino
  
• El Conquistador
  
• Las Casitas at El Conquistador
  
• Caribe Hilton
  
• Hilton Condado Lagoon Villa
  
• Embassy Suites Isla Verde
  
• Hampton Inn Isla Verde
  
• DoubleTree Hotel San Juan
  

Updates on Hyatt Hotels:

• Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in San Juan (Convention Center) are not accepting reservations for stays prior to October 15.
  
• The Hyatt Hacienda del Mar is not accepting reservations for stays prior to October 22.
  

If you have a trip scheduled for this upcoming week, we recommend you call your hotel or travel agent directly and consider alternative plans.

This is some contact information that may prove useful:

• Hilton Hotels 1-800-445-8667 hilton.com
  
• Marriott Hotels 1-800-721-7033 www.marriott.com
  
• Hyatt Hotels 1-800-323-7249 hyatt.com
  
• Wyndham Hotels 1-800-466-1589 wyndhamhotels.com
  

No worries for cruisers on Adventture. You don't need to be there until Wed and it's a late sail away. If you need a hotel, check anty of the Hyatt. They were during Irma.

Actually, I believe they changed the time of the Wednesday sailing. I believe it's leaving at 4 or 5pm.

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I still dont see this Wednesday sailing happening at all. If it does the ship will probably be about at about 20% capacity.

Bill

I agree just the airport issues alone will make Wednesday next to impossible

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I still dont see this Wednesday sailing happening at all. If it does the ship will probably be about at about 20% capacity.

 

Bill

You will get locals that are already booked to get a short break. That's if they know about the changes. With limited internet, limited phones, and no power, they will be hard pressed.

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I can't see how anyone would be able to fly to Puerto Rico for a Wednesday departure of Adventure. Given that, it seems RCI should be doing something more for those booked on this sailing.

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/09/23/553208715/frustrations-mount-at-miami-airport-as-passengers-to-puerto-rico-wait-and-worry?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20170923

Back in post #464 it say this..... If you have a trip scheduled for this upcoming week, we recommend you call your hotel or travel agent directly and consider alternative plans.

Now why would RCI provide any incentive for people to try to make their way to Puerto Rico? If they want to provide a cruise for locals who are booked and want to get away then fine. But they should simply say right now that for anyone who can't make their way to the ship they will get a refund. They pulled this same stuff in Galveston not cancelling the first cruise post hurricane until they day of departure. All they do is stress people out with uncertainty and seem to have no regard for local communities that don't need the added burden of tourists showing up right now. This isn't their first, second, or even third time to this rodeo. There is no electricity in Puerto Rico, hotels are closed, the airport is apparently semi-operational..... get it RCI?

Back in post #464 it say this..... If you have a trip scheduled for this upcoming week, we recommend you call your hotel or travel agent directly and consider alternative plans.

Now why would RCI provide any incentive for people to try to make their way to Puerto Rico? If they want to provide a cruise for locals who are booked and want to get away then fine. But they should simply say right now that for anyone who can't make their way to the ship they will get a refund. They pulled this same stuff in Galveston not cancelling the first cruise post hurricane until they day of departure. All they do is stress people out with uncertainty and seem to have no regard for local communities that don't need the added burden of tourists showing up right now. This isn't their first, second, or even third time to this rodeo. There is no electricity in Puerto Rico, hotels are closed, the airport is apparently semi-operational..... get it RCI?

They want people to cancel and file a claim with their travel insurance company (destination uninhabitable). That way it is the insurance companies out of money and not RCI. It is quite he unsavory decision on RCI's part.

They will likely eventually cancel, but by then most people will have either taken the initial Cruise Credit or filed an insurance claim reducing their (RCI) overall out of pocket.

I have 5 family members stranded in PR right now. They were down for job assignment prior to Irma. They were evacuated to a hotel and that hotel has a curfew in place from 6p-6a. They are not allowed to leave during that time. Water is rationed, food is rationed. All of the stores within walking distance are wiped out. Gas is extremely low, there are lines of 200+ cars. The flights keep getting cancelled. They are tentatively scheduled to fly out Tuesday 9/26 (via Delta) there are flights coming in and out but ONLY for humanitarian relief. Things are getting escalated, and people are starting to panic about lack of supplies. They’re hotel is barricaded due to this rising panic, so they can only leave through one door. Cell service is in an out.

It’s a mess. I wouldn’t count on any cruises running “business as usual” for at least another 2 weeks

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I have 5 family members stranded in PR right now. They were down for job assignment prior to Irma. They were evacuated to a hotel and that hotel has a curfew in place from 6p-6a. They are not allowed to leave during that time. Water is rationed, food is rationed. All of the stores within walking distance are wiped out. Gas is extremely low, there are lines of 200+ cars. The flights keep getting cancelled. They are tentatively scheduled to fly out Tuesday 9/26 (via Delta) there are flights coming in and out but ONLY for humanitarian relief. Things are getting escalated, and people are starting to panic about lack of supplies. They’re hotel is barricaded due to this rising panic, so they can only leave through one door. Cell service is in an out.

 

It’s a mess. I wouldn’t count on any cruises running “business as usual” for at least another 2 weeks

 

 

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And this is what RCCL is telling people to fly into for vacation in a couple days.....

I am on the Adventure Sept 30th cruise. IF they offer a FCC and I accept and then later they cancel the cruise, if I have accepted the FCC does that mean I can't switch to the full refund offer? I am just trying to figure out my options.

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I am on the Adventure Sept 30th cruise. IF they offer a FCC and I accept and then later they cancel the cruise, if I have accepted the FCC does that mean I can't switch to the full refund offer? I am just trying to figure out my options.

 

 

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They would likely just give you another FCC. If you rebook under a non-refundable deposit that portion would be lost to the next FCC.