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quote:Hurricanes set to spoil cruise partyMarch 17, 2006PERSISTENT hurricane disruptions of Caribbean cruise itineraries in 2004-2005 may finally begin to have a negative effect on bookings as the 2006 storm season looms. Speaking at the Seatrade Cruise Shipping conference in Miami, Norwegian Cruise Line itinerary planning director Rick Strunck asserted: “I think that beginning this August, September and October, we’ll start to see a period of booking weakness.” The weakness in booking patterns is likely to last several years, he estimates. Consumer fears over last-minute alterations to port calls will override the ability of ships to safely avert storms, Struck explained. NOAA researcher Stanley Goldenberg pointed out that Caribbean hurricane activity has been five times higher than normal over recent years. This intense storm activity may last for the next 10-40 years, he said. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd regional vice president Michael Ronan called for co-ordination between cruise lines and local public and private sector leaders to bring key storm-struck destinations back to strength as quickly as possible.Fairplay
PERSISTENT hurricane disruptions of Caribbean cruise itineraries in 2004-2005 may finally begin to have a negative effect on bookings as the 2006 storm season looms. Speaking at the Seatrade Cruise Shipping conference in Miami, Norwegian Cruise Line itinerary planning director Rick Strunck asserted: “I think that beginning this August, September and October, we’ll start to see a period of booking weakness.” The weakness in booking patterns is likely to last several years, he estimates. Consumer fears over last-minute alterations to port calls will override the ability of ships to safely avert storms, Struck explained. NOAA researcher Stanley Goldenberg pointed out that Caribbean hurricane activity has been five times higher than normal over recent years. This intense storm activity may last for the next 10-40 years, he said. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd regional vice president Michael Ronan called for co-ordination between cruise lines and local public and private sector leaders to bring key storm-struck destinations back to strength as quickly as possible.
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All in all, yes, the lines simply have to stay away more than before from hurricane-prone areas and time windows.
I like your concept of a month long prolongation of the Med season.
Another concept;; ideal time for scheduling drydock downtime for the lines' fleet.
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quote:bmajor wrote:Hurricanes happen. I have been watching the bridge cam of Pacific Star this afternoon as she has been thrown around by Tropical Cyclone Larry in the Whitsundays.The passengers may end up with a Mystery Cruise if the Captain chooses to avoid the area.
I wonder if the frequency (and intensity) of cyclones has increased in Australia like the Caribbean has seen recently. Let's say they happened more often, where would they re-route those cruises? Would they homeport them in Auckland instead of Sydney/Brisbane or would it make no difference?
quote:NOAA forecasts another stormy seasonMay 23, 2006THE US National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned that “a very active hurricane season is looming” in its official 2006 forecast yesterday. NOAA administrator Conrad Lautenbacher predicted during a press conference that there could be 13-16 named storms in the Atlantic Basin, with 8-10 growing to hurricane strength, between four and six of which could be "major" storms of Category 3 strength or higher. “Although NOAA is not forecasting a repeat of last year's season, the potential for hurricanes striking the US is high," said Lautenbacher. The record-breaking 2005 season produced an astonishing 28 named storms, 15 hurricanes and seven major hurricanes, four of which struck the US. Hurricane season officially begins 1 June and extends on 30 November. Since the latest multi-decadal cycle of heavy hurricane activity began in 1995, only two seasons (1997 and 2002) have been below average. The NOAA’s new predictions mirror an earlier forecast by Dr William Gray, who has warned of “an above-average major hurricane landfall risk in the Caribbean” during the 2006 season.Fairplay
THE US National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned that “a very active hurricane season is looming” in its official 2006 forecast yesterday. NOAA administrator Conrad Lautenbacher predicted during a press conference that there could be 13-16 named storms in the Atlantic Basin, with 8-10 growing to hurricane strength, between four and six of which could be "major" storms of Category 3 strength or higher. “Although NOAA is not forecasting a repeat of last year's season, the potential for hurricanes striking the US is high," said Lautenbacher. The record-breaking 2005 season produced an astonishing 28 named storms, 15 hurricanes and seven major hurricanes, four of which struck the US. Hurricane season officially begins 1 June and extends on 30 November. Since the latest multi-decadal cycle of heavy hurricane activity began in 1995, only two seasons (1997 and 2002) have been below average. The NOAA’s new predictions mirror an earlier forecast by Dr William Gray, who has warned of “an above-average major hurricane landfall risk in the Caribbean” during the 2006 season.
Have there been any cases where passengers were at risk?
If not, why doesn't everybody travel that season so they can take advantage of the attractive fares?
quote:Panos wrote:So, is there a stadard procedure that cruiseshipd always divert away fro hurricanes or are there any cases when the ship sails through (when the intensity is not so strong).
I think hurricanes are avoided without question. Tropical storms would be a different matter, the captain would use his/her discretion.
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