Hurricane season for the Southern Caribbean?
Jul 8th, 2003, 02:35 PM
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Hurricane season for the Southern Caribbean?
I am planing on taking a cruise on the Carnival Destiny late September or late October.
The cruise starts in San Juan (Puerto Rico), and then go to St. Thomas/St. John, Martinique, Barbados, Aruba, and then returns to San Juan.
What is the risk factor in terms of hurricanes for taking this cruise late September or late October?
Between these 2 dates, which one would be best?
The cruise starts in San Juan (Puerto Rico), and then go to St. Thomas/St. John, Martinique, Barbados, Aruba, and then returns to San Juan.
What is the risk factor in terms of hurricanes for taking this cruise late September or late October?
Between these 2 dates, which one would be best?
Jul 9th, 2003, 06:04 AM
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Actually, one of the advertised advantages of a deep southern caribbean cruise is some of the islands are south of the hurricane belt. Aruba is for sure, and I think Barbados and Martinique are as well. St. Thomas/St. John and Puerto Rico are all in the hurrican belt. Also keep in mind that with modern technology, todays cruise ships can identify where hurricanes are and where they are going and go someplace else. You may miss a scheduled port, but they'll take you someplace just as nice.
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Jul 9th, 2003, 07:29 PM
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Hi!
I wouldn't worry about hurricanes and a Southern Caribbean cruise. One of the best places to be is on a ship that can move out of the way! The cruise lines usually alter the cruise itinerary to avoid the storms and keep its guests and crew safe. It is actually almost unheard of for a cruise to be cancelled because of a hurricane! It is a great time to get some outstanding prices on cruises. I really wouldn't worry about it. Have fun!
Have a great day!
Julia Elzie
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I wouldn't worry about hurricanes and a Southern Caribbean cruise. One of the best places to be is on a ship that can move out of the way! The cruise lines usually alter the cruise itinerary to avoid the storms and keep its guests and crew safe. It is actually almost unheard of for a cruise to be cancelled because of a hurricane! It is a great time to get some outstanding prices on cruises. I really wouldn't worry about it. Have fun!
Have a great day!
Julia Elzie
http://www.CruisingCo.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Jul 10th, 2003, 05:20 AM
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There isn't enough time in the day for me to respond to Julia's advertising. Come on Fodors, get off your a** and do something about this. Danny, where are you when we need you?
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