Bonnie Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 With that powerful Earthquake in Turkey yesterday, will that affect RC cruises that stop there? Has RC sent out a news release? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 The earthquake was really quite a long way from any of the ports that I know Royal Caribbean to use in Turkey. While I am sure the ports in western Turkey lightly felt the earthquake, I would be shocked if there was even minor damage there. I doubt it would have an impact on any cruise operations/stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BennyandBo Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 The damage looks widespread and definitely something that will effect every aspect of life in the country for a considerable time. I wouldn't count on it not effecting things for awhile. That said. After looking at videos of the death and damage, a last minute port change is getting off easy. Don't you think? PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 It was eastern Turkey. Very far from Istanbul, Bodrum and Kusadasi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 The only thing I could see happening is cancelling out of respect to Turkiye. The nation is in mourning right now and I don't think they'd appreciate tourists or foreigners coming in and out during this time, my guess is as good as anyone's though, we'll just have to wait and see. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Jamesszy94 said: The only thing I could see happening is cancelling out of respect to Turkiye. The nation is in mourning right now and I don't think they'd appreciate tourists or foreigners coming in and out during this time, my guess is as good as anyone's though, we'll just have to wait and see. But on the flip side, the economic impact to Turkey, especially to local vendors, is more important than ever right now. Jamesszy94, RafaellaCG, FireFishII and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Jamesszy94 said: The only thing I could see happening is cancelling out of respect to Turkiye. The nation is in mourning right now and I don't think they'd appreciate tourists or foreigners coming in and out during this time, my guess is as good as anyone's though, we'll just have to wait and see. As mentioned, the Turkish economy can use any dollar (er, lira) it could get now. The biggest thing cruise lines could due is continue visiting as long as they're able to, and I don't see any reason they can't. 14 hours ago, BennyandBo said: The damage looks widespread and definitely something that will effect every aspect of life in the country for a considerable time. I wouldn't count on it not effecting things for awhile. The damage is still quite a way from any port, and will likely have little impact on the people in western Turkey and Istanbul. Diyarbakir, for example, is roughly the same distance from Istanbul and Bodrum as Boston is from Detroit, or Seattle from Salt Lake City. Even if Boston was completely destroyed by an earthquake, I don't think many people would say there would be a huge, lasting impact on Detroit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BennyandBo Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Zacharius said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtremeGK Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 7 hours ago, smokeybandit said: But on the flip side, the economic impact to Turkey, especially to local vendors, is more important than ever right now. Additionally, Royal has a history of using their vessels to help bring in humanitarian aid after natural disasters in countries that have cruise ports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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