Welove2cruise2 Posted September 10, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Well, we're about to leave for our cruise on the Majesty -- don't know where we're going yet, but I'll try to post from the ship! I just hope we're going someplace warm! And we're praying for the people of Bermuda. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchdiva Posted September 10, 2006 #2 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Just love your positive attitude about your "mystery cruise"! Please let us know where you wind up visiting...... Bermuda is now hunkering down for a blow (hopefully it will be a glancing blow) - I add my prayers to yours for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswims Posted September 10, 2006 #3 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Enjoy your cruise. What a great attitude you have! My parents will be on the Majesty next week, their 11th time I think. They also sailed her a few times when she was the Royal Majesty so they cannot remember their exact number (I think that it totals 14 or 15). Happy and safe cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreguy Posted September 10, 2006 #4 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Enjoy not matter where you go. We will watch the bridge cam. My favorite times as a kid was when my grandfather would take us on what he called "mystery rides" we never new where we were going but always had a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4andAFT Posted September 10, 2006 #5 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Bon voyage! Keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red22 Posted September 10, 2006 #6 Share Posted September 10, 2006 We just got off and the crew was saying that you will be at sea on Monday and Tuesday and hopefully get into port on Wednesday. We will keep our fingers crossed. Have a great time it is by far the best island to visit. Lots to see and very friendly people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel'n Man Posted September 10, 2006 #7 Share Posted September 10, 2006 My partner and I were leaving on RCCL's Nordic Empress right after Fabian took out Bermuda in 2003. I called the cruise line and asked if I should pack a bathing suit or snow suit? The woman said I was the only caller with a sense of humor. Mother nature does what mother nature wants to do. Instead of Bermuda we sailed to Halifax NC, Portland Maine and Boston. It turned out to be one of the best cruises we'd been on. Our table mates were incredible and we laughed the whole week. I'd never been to Halifax or Portland, so I saw something new. Many of our fellow cruisers had no idea of the itinerary change and weren't prepared for cooler weather..... Our hearts go out to the people of Bermuda in hopes that the storm is forgiving. Going back next June and hope its as beautiful then as it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeljt Posted September 10, 2006 #8 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Peggy, Hope you're having an Amaretto for me too!!! ;) I know you and Joe will have a wonderful time, just wish we were on board with you. Rest, relax and be surprised with your Magical Mystery Cruise....They're coming to take you away...... I am also wishing the best for Bermuda and the wonderful people there. I sure hope Florence is gentle with them. Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHINEMAN Posted September 10, 2006 #9 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Nothing on the NCL site yet, so the post that indicated they would spend an extra day at sea makes sense. Don't know how they'll manage it tho. A flanking movement or end run or whatever would still seem to put the ship thru rough weather. Nova Scotia etc are great but not if you're from NE as most of those on the Majesty Bermuda run tend to be. Been there done that. But other options don't seem to jump out at you. Life is not bowl of cherries and this problem really has to be put in the minor, grin and bear it category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierratango Posted September 10, 2006 #10 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Hope your able to keep us posted..have a wonderful time..Where Ever you land. Life is just full of surprises. Unexpected one's sometimes turn out to be the best. Hope all goes well for Bermuda..surely in my prayers. We are supposed to go there next week. Thanks again. Deb in Ma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMK Posted September 10, 2006 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2006 The news says the hurricane will probably strengthen to category 2 hurricane before it goes by Bermuda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisFran Posted September 10, 2006 #12 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Peg, we know you and Joe will enjoy wherever you go!! Hope to hear from you while onboard! Really think you'll get to Bda!!..just a bit late...say Wed.! The Majesty webcam will be a bit of help to us stuck at home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welove2cruise2 Posted September 11, 2006 Author #13 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Hi all: we are going to BDA! Don't know when we'll get there, but we'll try to keep you posted. Seas are calm, weather is cloudy, a little windy, but other than that we're having a great time! If someone could post updates on what's going on in BDA on this thread that would be great! Till next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreguy Posted September 11, 2006 #14 Share Posted September 11, 2006 At 800 am AST...1200z...the center of Hurricane Florence was located near latitude 32.3 north...longitude 65.8 west or about 60 miles... 95 km...west of Bermuda. Florence is moving toward the north near 12 mph...19 km/hr. A turnto the north-northeast with an increase in forward speed isexpected over the next 24 hours. The center of Florence ispassing a short distance to the west and northwest of Bermuda thismorning. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph...130 km/hr...with highergusts. Florence is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpsonscale. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 24hours. An elevated observing site in Bermuda recently reported agust to 96 mph. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 60 miles...95 km...fromthe center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 290miles...465 km. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzicgal Posted September 11, 2006 #15 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Hurricane Florence is at its closest point of approach to the Island and will continue to move northwards. Sustained hurricane force winds are gusting above 90 knots at times. Rain, showers, thunderstorms, and possible tornadoes are expected into this afternoon. Storm surge and destructive waves will continue to batter the coast, especially on the south shore. Tropical Storm force winds will subside overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambs2 Posted September 11, 2006 #16 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Thanks for that great post, Shoreguy! Hopefully they will get to Bermuda after all! The Majesty's "mystery cruise" may stop there after all if the storm has passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POOHISME2 Posted September 11, 2006 #17 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreguy Posted September 11, 2006 #18 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I think they in fact get in Weds from http://www.weather.bm/ Seas today Out: 20-30ft tues Out: 12-18ft weds Out: 10-15ft Today - Cloudy with rain, showers, thunder, and possible tornadoes... Winds southerly storm force to hurricance force gusting hurricance force, veering southwesterly gale force to storm force gust hurricance force late afternoon... High near 27°C/82°F. Tonight - Mostly cloudy, a few showers, possible thunder, clearing ... Winds southwesterly gale force to storm force gusting hurricance force, decreasing west-northwesterly strong overnight... Low near 24°C/76°F. Tuesday - Mix of sun and cloud... Winds west-northwesterly strong, veering northeasterly moderate overnight... High near 28°C/84°F. Wednesday - Sunny periods... Winds northeasterly moderate, veering easterly overnight... Low near 23°C/74°F, high near 28°C/83°F. Thursday - Sunny periods... Winds easterly moderate... Low near 23°C/74°F, high near 28°C/83°F. Friday - Mix of sun and cloud with isolated showers... Winds east-southeasterly moderate, increasing moderate to strong... Low near 24°C/76°F, high near 28°C/84°F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreguy Posted September 11, 2006 #19 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Getting a bit bumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeljt Posted September 11, 2006 #20 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Oh yes, she's spraying...... Are they down toward the Carolinas? Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeljt Posted September 11, 2006 #21 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Just checked out the Bermuda Web Cam and it seems to be clearing. The Cam is finally back on. http://www.weather.bm/webcam.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4andAFT Posted September 12, 2006 #22 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Anxiously awaiting your update. Seas look a little rough, but the Bermuda weather doesn't look too bad. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreguy Posted September 12, 2006 #23 Share Posted September 12, 2006 The good news storm one is out of there/ The bad news Gordon should hang around east of Bermuda the rest of the week. Looks a little bumpy and I am sure there are going to be many that will be very happy to put their feet on land :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weary traveler Posted September 12, 2006 #24 Share Posted September 12, 2006 We should have an interesting ride down this Sunday.. hi in the 80's and sunny leaving Boston... Gordon wont be a factor... (but what's behind him might :eek: hope everyone enjoys Bermuda this week.. looks like its gonna be a lot better than we feared.. Weary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welove2cruise2 Posted September 12, 2006 Author #25 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Captain just came on to inform us that we will not make it to BDA today (duh!). The seas are very rough -- was like a ghost ship here last night, but we're having a blast! The port is still closed -- they have to check the buoys to make sure they haven't moved due to the storm. The Crown is just ahead of us, with the same predicament -- rough swells off our port side, so we're still heading south-southeast. I think the Captain said we're about 300 miles southeast of BDA, and will make a turn to the east once the seas calm. I'm still wondering if we'll end up going to the Bahamas with Gordon on the heels of Flo...:cool: Off to check the NOAA hurricane site to see what's up with Gordon! I'll check in again tomorrow, or once we know more!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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