Boston Babe 844 Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 Just heard of earthquake in Puerto Rico. Are any of you there? Praying everyone is ok!! Sounds like it was a bit large (5.3). coneyraven 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 10,929 Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 Most, if not all, of us left on Sunday ANGELA ROMAN and Boston Babe 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coneyraven 2,060 Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/puerto-rico-earthquake-5-7-magnitude-quake-strikes-just-south-of-the-island-today-live-updates/ ANGELA ROMAN and Boston Babe 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 11,546 Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 My goodness. These poor folks have been plagued the past few years. Prayers for minimal damage and casualties. Deedeelynn and ANGELA ROMAN 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boston Babe 844 Posted January 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Prayers for minimal damage and casualties. i know, it's so sad, and you really don't hear about an earthquake in PR! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coneyraven 2,060 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Looks like they got hit with a second/larger one this morning https://www.foxnews.com/us/6-6-magnitude-earthquake-rattles-puerto-rico Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 25,611 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Yikes. Devastating hurricanes and now devastating earthquakes. Prayers for the people of PR. Deedeelynn 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
princevaliantus 1,283 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Well, I now have a different perspective of Puerto Rico considering those that were on the B2B that I just got off of were really a ... ummm.... handful (being nice ). To just give you a brief of what many witnessed, such as disrespecting RCCL staff, complaining just about everything just to score refund and/or obc, ridiculous lines at Guest Services on the last nite and asking for the gratuities to be refunded and the most upsetting thing I heard from several natives is that native Puerto Ricans do not need America's help to survive and while stating such in Spanish, some of them do not really think things out as MANY individuals on the ship understood what they said. Let's just say that I bit my tongue more than I really wanted to and just enjoyed the great B2B. These guys busted their butt keeping all passengers happy and entertained especially the comedian. He was hysterical!! Neesa 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MJBS 0 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 I'm freaking out I travel to PR on Thursday, we're taking a cruise that ships on Saturday, don't know what is going on over there. The news say that the northern area wasn't affected, just hope they don't have another earthquake while I'm over there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monctonguy 1,724 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 I wonder of Anthem will dock there tmrw. I have friends on that sailing that left NJ on Sunday. I am guessing they have had a rough sail as I believe that CocoCay was closed yesterday or Sunday due to rough seas?!(thought I read that posted somewhere) And I am guessing that this 6.6 earthquake would cause some rough seas? Power out to the island but should be back later today they are saying..... ANGELA ROMAN 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 25,611 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 17 minutes ago, monctonguy said: I am guessing they have had a rough sail Not really. Following seas. Quite pleasant. Yesterday was windy so some sea spray on the balcony glass on deck 6 but the ship handled it quite well. Shows went on normally, no motion. No tsunami warning issued. Even it one was they have minimal impact on the open sea with depth. They impact shallow water and coastal areas but are often a nearly imperceptible wave on the open ocean. JLMoran, ellcee and DublinFC 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ditchdoc 221 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 A number of tourist land marks damaged or destroyed Punta Ventana, was destroyed - this is a rocky point with a hole/opening/window. Much like an arch. It totally collapsed. Two other sites, Cueva Ventana and Ruinas del Faro, also suffered irreparable damage. Cueva Ventana is also known as Window Cave. I toured Window Cave just last week. I am not sure of the extent of the damage. Attached is one photo taken of the cave window view. EaVae, Deedeelynn, ChessE4 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boston Babe 844 Posted January 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Seems like the aftershocks are almost just as bad. Now they're saying island wide outages too. My heart is breaking for these people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monctonguy 1,724 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, twangster said: Not really. Following seas. Quite pleasant. Yesterday was windy so some sea spray on the balcony glass on deck 6 but the ship handled it quite well. Shows went on normally, no motion. No tsunami warning issued. Even it one was they have minimal impact on the open sea with depth. They impact shallow water and coastal areas but are often a nearly imperceptible wave on the open ocean. Good to know..its their first cruise with Royal(I have raved about Royal so it may have had something to do with them booking this) or maybe they are just tired of hearing me talking about my cruises... Either way, I am hoping they have a good cruise..11 days...tmrw they are in San Juan from 3pm to 11pm...kinda weird time but as long as weather/seas are good..then all good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 11,546 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 38 minutes ago, Ditchdoc said: I toured Window Cave just last week. Yikes ! Glad you were there last week and not yesterday. Good thing you got a picture when you did. It may no longer exist. Scary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 25,611 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, monctonguy said: Good to know..its their first cruise with Royal(I have raved about Royal so it may have had something to do with them booking this) or maybe they are just tired of hearing me talking about my cruises... Either way, I am hoping they have a good cruise..11 days...tmrw they are in San Juan from 3pm to 11pm...kinda weird time but as long as weather/seas are good..then all good! Great cruise so far. Less cloud cover today, temps rising. Shorts and tshirt on my balcony now. As the Captain said with each passing hour it's getting warmer and warmer so he knows he's going the right direction Fairlynew, Jaymac Radio, ellcee and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 11,546 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 45 minutes ago, twangster said: Great cruise so far. Less cloud cover today, temps rising. Shorts and tshirt on my balcony now. As the Captain said with each passing hour it's getting warmer and warmer so he knows he's going the right direction Is this your first cruise on Anthem ? coneyraven 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monctonguy 1,724 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Oh..I never even clued in that your on this cruise?!....been one of those weeks at work...I think I need a cruise!! Good to hear...enjoy the cruise! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 25,611 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 21 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Is this your first cruise on Anthem ? Fourth. Almost two years exactly from my last Anthem cruise. WAAAYTOOO and Deedeelynn 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deedeelynn 27 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 7 hours ago, twangster said: Fourth. Almost two years exactly from my last Anthem cruise. We get on when you get back on the 16th! Are you doing a B2B? Would be fun to meet the “ Man of Mystery “ !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 11,546 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 30 minutes ago, Deedeelynn said: We get on when you get back on the 16th! Are you doing a B2B? Would be fun to meet the “ Man of Mystery “ !! Good luck. He’s very elusive. Ogilthorpe, JLMoran, twangster and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 25,611 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 44 minutes ago, Deedeelynn said: We get on when you get back on the 16th! Are you doing a B2B? Would be fun to meet the “ Man of Mystery “ !! I can neither confirm or deny... But don’t spend a lot of time looking. Deedeelynn, Ogilthorpe, coneyraven and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyK 4 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 There was an earthquake in San juan recently. Does anyone know whether or not it will affect the port that royal Caribbean visits? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedNoodles 4,518 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/01/07/no-changes-royal-caribbean-cruises-following-puerto-rico-earthquake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monctonguy 1,724 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 98% of PR with no power as of last nite..not sure how much there will be to do if there is now power and its dark...I wouldn't be wandering around there in the dark....but that's me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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