Berfondj1980 Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 I have heard that due to the construction of a bridge at CocoCay, we have been diverted to Freeport, Grand Bahama? Also, I have heard that there is a credit to passengers? Can you please confirm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd W Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 best bet is to reach out to Royal directly. this is a fan-blog, not directly affiliated with the cruise line tiny260 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berfondj1980 Posted February 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 Just now, Todd W said: best bet is to reach out to Royal directly. this is a fan-blog, not directly affiliated with the cruise line I tried.. they said since I booked with a travel agent, I had to ask them. I am awaiting a call back. Thank you, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd W Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 Hopefully it works out in your favor. We may have someone here on the boards who is on your sailing and can confirm for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernYankee Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 If it is the bridge that goes over the inlet that the tenders use, it could mean that the pier opening is about to happen. We can only hope. We were on the Mariner in January and Captain Toni said that completion was supposed to be in March, but he was not real optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ1231 Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Just FYI - I was also supposed to go to CocoCay this coming weekend on Enchantment. The email stated that we would get reimbursed credit for 1 day as On Board Credit when we boarded. Any unused OBC will get refunded to the credit card on file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 nice...lots of cococay stops being cancelled...I cant believe how long this has dragged on...almost 6mths or so behind.......and aren't they really pushing this whole experience and ppl have booked expecting this?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 At some point this was inevitable. The bridge from the pier side to the beach side has to be physically placed there. When it is, no more tenders can enter the tender lagoon. Placing the bridge, securing it, building walkways, safety inspections, etc. all takes time. During this phase of construction it would be hard to accomodate guests. Whether it happened in June 2018 or March 2019 it was going to happen at some point. Guests are rerouted and life goes on. The fact that it is actually happening now is encouraging and a sign that the pier is very close to finally being here. The Cruise Junkie, WAAAYTOOO and Pima1988 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pima1988 Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 I am praying and hoping you are correct @twangster. We are due to be in CocoCay in July. We have tendered 2x, thus it will be unique to dock this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 fingers crossed for my Dec 2020 sailing for Coco Cay to be finished by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mook1525 Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 um.. out of fear I moved my Coco cay visit from May to September. I still have my doubts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 I just finished lunch with our hotel director here on Navigator. This is the last cruise of his current contract. When he returns from his break he is becoming the manager at CocoCay and he will live there full time. The pier is basically finished but the bridge is not in place yet. Any day now for the bridge but the pier is ready to accept ships. Rose City Cruiser, Mike P, SpeedNoodles and 6 others 5 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 Just now, twangster said: I just finished lunch with our hotel director here on Navigator. This is the last cruise of his current contract. When he returns from his break he is becoming the manager at CocoCay and he will live there full time. The pier is basically finished but the bridge is not in place yet. Any day now for the bridge but the pier is ready to accept ships. NOW ! THAT is some reliable intel ! Good on you, Twangster. Pretty cool to live on CC....I guess. Did he say if his family (assuming he has one) is able to live there with him ? The Cruise Junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 1 minute ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Did he say if his family (assuming he has one) is able to live there with him ? His family is on board with us right now, but his son is at the age where he needs to enter the school system full time. I didn't ask specifically about his family on CocoCay but my best guess is that he will have his son schooled in his home country. That's speculation on my part. Super nice guy. SpeedNoodles and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mook1525 Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 19 minutes ago, twangster said: he will live there full time. OMG I am so jealous now! living in Coco Cay! The Cruise Junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 3 hours ago, twangster said: At some point this was inevitable. The bridge from the pier side to the beach side has to be physically placed there. When it is, no more tenders can enter the tender lagoon. Placing the bridge, securing it, building walkways, safety inspections, etc. all takes time. During this phase of construction it would be hard to accomodate guests. Whether it happened in June 2018 or March 2019 it was going to happen at some point. Guests are rerouted and life goes on. The fact that it is actually happening now is encouraging and a sign that the pier is very close to finally being here. Yup..just most ppl didn't book for March expecting this..based on the fact that the dock was supposed to be done in Sept of last year....while you can't predict delays....I don't think it would unreasonable for ppl to expect the dock to be there and not dealing with cancellations for tendering when it was announced it would be done in Sept..... I should be safe for next year when I plan on visiting again...I hope..lol The Cruise Junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 Oh no..I hope the Blog double dip in Coco Cay isn't affected too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 12 hours ago, KathyC said: Oh no..I hope the Blog double dip in Coco Cay isn't affected too!! None so far! Rose City Cruiser, KathyC and The Cruise Junkie 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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