Hurricane Matthew - Princess Cays

[Posaune]

I noted that Eluthera (location of Princess Cays) was taking 146 MPH winds a couple of hours ago. That will cause major damage.

[DougandEric]

Expect Princess Cays to out of commission for several weeks to months - those who have not experienced a hurricane have no idea the devastation that can occur. This goes for any of the cruise line private islands in the vicinity. And yes, I have gone through more than one hurricane in Florida - not fun.

 

 

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[CaliforniaAC]

Actually - I think it has been damaged a few times :(.

 

I agree - prayers to everyone affected. I can't even imagine....

 

Yes, that would have to be the case.

[candydane]

We love Princess Cays! We always rent a bungalow for shade and fan if it's really hot. Shared with a couple friends -- great day!

 

Hope the island residents are all doing ok.

[satxdiver]

Princess Cays (Eluthera) is very near sea level as is a lot of the island and was therefore under water. Add the high winds and I would expect that it will take months to get it back in shape. It has happened before a few years ago that I remember and probably more before the last time. It was several months before it could be used again. Between the water damage and wind damage, Princess Cays was probably pretty much wiped out.

[floridalover5623]

I would also prefer Grand Turk over Princess Cays!!

 

That's not a viable substitution due to it's location.

[Coral]

Here is a report:

 

http://eleutheranews.com/?p=5919

[Fuzzyape]

Thanks for the update, Coral.

[Caribbeancruisefans]

Has there been any confirmation regarding its status?

Hopefully it was spared the worst.

[Lucky TGO]

I would also prefer Grand Turk over Princess Cays!!

 

I totally agree with. I love Grant Turk over Princess Cays.

Tony

[azbirdmom]

Has there been any confirmation regarding its status?

Hopefully it was spared the worst.

 

Per a CC news clip issued today, other "private" islands are expected to open up. Wish they would have said more than no cruises were scheduled there until October 28th.

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=7273

Edited October 11, 2016 by azbirdmom

[Coral]

I found this:

 

https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/10/08/878062/10165524/en/Most-Airports-In-The-Islands-Of-The-Bahamas-Open-following-Hurricane-Matthew-s-Passing.html

 

Eleuthera

 

On Eleuthera, there was minimal damage.

Villa Allamanda looks fine from an outside inspection.

French Leave is closed for renovations, but no major damage was reported.

 

http://eleutheranews.com/?p=5919

Edited October 12, 2016 by Coral