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    • 4 days ago

    It’s disappointing to hear of people who straight away want compensation for being kept safe. Sadly there are the entitled who have no idea of the devastating effect on people who have lost their homes and all they possess in a hurricane, as compared to a change of itinerary on a cruise ship

    • 4 days ago

    Doesn’t that seem unreal to have jellyfish that huge?

    • 4 days ago

    I am currently on Icon… instead of going to St Marteen and St. Thomas we went to Cozumel and Costa Maya. Beautiful weather since sailing on Saturday.

    • 4 days ago

    It’s an all around good idea to avoid the hurricane. So don’t be upset that the captain wanted to keep you and all passengers safe. Happy 4th ever. Thanks Don!!

    • 4 days ago

    Rather be safe

    • 4 days ago

    As long as the captain is avoiding the danger, I don't have a problem with a change in destinations. 😊

    • 4 days ago

    I feel sorry for the people on land that are affected by the hurricane. Of course safety first always on the ships.

    • 4 days ago

    Rather be safe!

    • 4 days ago

    Its surprising how people's perspective on storms at sea alters. I've just read a post from a passenger saying she's terrified of 'the worst' because of the movement, while another on the same ship questioned whether she is actually on it as according to her "its rock steady"
    One will be a first timer and the other a seasoned traveller.

    • 4 days ago

    Safe is no 1 . But if you travel the Caribbean/Florida July-Oct you should expect there may be some disruption , so in this case I don’t think cruise lines can be held responsible and be asked for compensation . It is a known risk .

    • 4 days ago

    Hope all is well with the hurricane- wow

    • 4 days ago

    I would be upset, but I understand safety first. I would love to see unusual wildlife!

    • 4 days ago

    All though I don't want this to ever affect us, just knowing this brings some reassurance to me and hope the same for others as well. Thank you, Don, for telling us how it generally works.

    • 4 days ago

    Hello Don,

    I'm on the Enchanted Princess, and they cancelled our stop in Belize city, move Cozumel 1 day ahead, and going to Nassau, instead.

    • 4 days ago

    People are so greedy, always looking to get compensated for anything and everything.

    • 4 days ago

    Good grief! I can’t believe anyone would complain because a captain avoided a hurricane!!!! That is just playing stupidity!!!!!

    • 4 days ago

    If those jellyfish are so rare, how do they manage to meet up to reproduce? It must be a lonely life.

    • 4 days ago

    Some years ago we sailed out of Ft. Lauderdale into a hurricane. It made for a very interesting and adventurous first day at sea. Great fun. But I noticed the ship's photographer taking pictures of the lines of passengers at the Muster Drill as if to make an official record.. (Yes…this was the Old Days)

    • 4 days ago

    On Harmony right now, we had to miss Roatan but still having a great time.

    • 4 days ago

    Rather be safe and alive.

    • 4 days ago

    What happens if your ship gets diverted to American ports and you don’t have an ESTA?

    • 4 days ago

    I love cruising during hurricane season. There’s always a gentle rock on the older ships and I trust the captains with my safety.

    • 4 days ago

    Storms and cruising, it’s all part of the adventure.

    • 4 days ago

    Thanks for giving us info on how the ships always keep us safe,

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