Norwegian Escape A planned visit to Great Stirrup Cay on Friday 27th January 2023 was canceled due to high winds making it too dangerous. Instead, the ship spends the day at sea on its way back to its home port.
Norwegian Escape Skip Private Island
of breakaway class Norwegian Escape We will not be calling at Great Stirrup Cay as planned in our current itinerary. Because the port cannot dock safely due to bad weather. Instead, the ship will return to Port Canaveral and she will finish sailing on Saturday, January 28, as scheduled.
Great Stirrup Cay is a Norwegian Cruise Line private island destination in the Bahamas. Guests who visit here enjoy exclusive access to pristine beaches, water sports and island vibes.
private island, bid portHowever, small boats must be used to travel from large cruise ships to small sheltered harbors. The approach to the dock can be difficult to navigate in rough weather, and large swells can make the journey to and from the cruise ship very uncomfortable for guests prone to motion sickness.
Rocking tender boats are also very dangerous for guests boarding from cruise ship gangways.
Norwegian Escape was scheduled to stay on Great Stirrup Cay from 9am to 6pm, but is spending a lazy day at sea on his way back to Port Canaveral. The ship is about to complete her seven-night voyage, calling at several other ports, including St. Thomas and Tortola.
When the ship was due to arrive at Great Stirrup Cay, wind speeds in the area were 17 knots (20 miles per hour / 31 kilometers per hour) and gusts were 23 knots (26 miles per hour / 43 kilometers per hour). Wind conditions will continue throughout the day, and she is expected to worsen through Saturday, January 28.
Pre-booked shore excursions on Great Stirrup Cay will be automatically credited to the guest’s account. The ship’s entertainment staff also work hard throughout the day to add games and activities on board so everyone can find something to enjoy.
of new Norwegian Prima is scheduled to visit Great Stirrup Cay on Saturday, but may similarly be detoured if the weather does not improve. If changes are desired, then guests on her 7-night voyage should listen to announcements from the captain and her director of cruises.
Above all, cruise lines maintain the safety of their guests and crew as their first concern and will always adjust itineraries as necessary to ensure a safe voyage.
Other private islands
Great Stirrup Cay is just 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of another popular cruise line’s private island. Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at Cococay.
However, CocoCay has a large jetty and the ships do not use tenders to bring guests to the island. Two ships calling at Cococay today – jewel of the sea When symphony of the sea – Arrived without problems.
The Caribbean in the wintertime is a very attractive place to escape the harsh northern climate, but even in places that look like tropical paradise, unpredictable winds and storms can disrupt cruise itineraries. may occur.
Guests should always be flexible with their travel plans and port expectations and, after all, never allow crew members who have nothing to do with weather patterns to undergo such delays, diversions or cancellations.
