Floski 1,218 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 This was posted on the Oasis Facebook Page... Major Cruiselines Pull Out Of Falmouth Port, Financial Fallout Expected The article says that the mayor of Falmouth says that the cruise lines are concerned about visitor harassment. Now that sure would be tragic for an area as poor as this would lose $5 million a month because they can't police their citizens any better than that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yoda288 6 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Saw this on Facebook: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20170707/major-cruiselines-pull-out-falmouth-port-financial-fallout-expected some weird terminology talking about ships rather than lines, perhaps it's just because it's Jamaican reference. Looks like it's for real though when looking at some itineraries in 2018 on Allure. Is this old news and I just wasn't paying attention? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjac 2,590 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, yoda288 said: Saw this on Facebook: Well it's no wonder. Was there last year on the Allure. Went through the "fenced in"" shopping are, which was pretty neat, but going outside the gate into Falmouth was not good at all. Shanty town vendor shacks, aggressive street vendors, no the cleanest I have ever seen, etc. I'll stay on the cruise ship next year whe we do Jamaica again! http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20170707/major-cruiselines-pull-out-falmouth-port-financial-fallout-expected some weird terminology talking about ships rather than lines, perhaps it's just because it's Jamaican reference. Looks like it's for real though when looking at some itineraries in 2018 on Allure. Is this old news and I just wasn't paying attention? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest toodle68 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 My wife refused to set foot in Falmouth. Said every visit there she suffered major harassment wherever she went. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floski 1,218 Posted July 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 We are destined for Falmouth on our 1/21 cruise, but I don't think I'd be too upset if they changed ports on us. I was just saying the other day that I'd be happy with two days in Coz. I really wanted to go to Jamaica, but the more I read up on it, the less I want to go. Sad. I know the country and area need the money. EddieTheCruiser 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruise-y 82 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 As of today, some of the other boards are reporting that RCCL is pulling out of Falmouth. Does anyone have any insight on that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruise-y 82 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 I just posted this question on the main board. Should have looked here first. The last time I was in Jamaica was 13 years ago. I've been 5 times to many different locales but never to Falmouth. I've always loved the culture, food, ambiance and people, even if they were a bit aggressive at times. In fact, I've spent weeks there, traveling all over the island. Never bothered me a bit and I made some great friends. I don't know if things have changed in the last 13 years or not, maybe so. I have an excursion planned to Mystic Mountain in 2 weeks and I'm going to be bummed if it gets cancelled. I do not want to spend an extra day in over-commercialized Cozumel. Will RCCL notify me? I haven't heard anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamjohnbamber 88 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 I think it makes sense, because I've heard a lot of complaints about how aggressive the local sales people are, and passengers feel harassed. I'd be interested to see what port they substitute it with. EddieTheCruiser 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RestingBird 382 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 With that new port area (which I thought they helped fund) I'd be surprised if they pulled out. But from what I've heard, most cruisers preferred docking in Ocho Rios. EddieTheCruiser 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeK 305 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Who spent the money for that new pier and all the buildings for the shopping area? I would think if RC didnt pay for the pier they would have signed a contract to come there. I personally liked Ocho Rios better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RestingBird 382 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, MikeK said: Who spent the money for that new pier and all the buildings for the shopping area? I would think if RC didnt pay for the pier they would have signed a contract to come there. I personally liked Ocho Rios better. I would have to agree about them signing a contract. Maybe if they are pulling out it'll be once that contract has been fulfilled. I'd be more likely to take a sailing with Jamaica in the itinerary if they stopped in Ocho Rios, as it seems to be closer to the various excursions available on the island. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PRC 364 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Royal financed most of the Falmouth port complex. They needed a place to bring their Oasis Class ships, as Ocho and MoBay could not take them. Seems strange that they would walk away from that. The article that is being circulated from a Jamaica source is very short on detail, naming "Allure of the Seas", "The Celebrity", and "a Royal Caribbean ship". Agreed that Falmouth outside the gate is a mess. Not too many places I feel unsafe, but Falmouth and Belize City top the list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernYankee 33 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 It didn't sound like a total pull out of all RCCL ships from Falmouth. Allure was mentioned along with another ship not named and "Celebrity". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jce2 243 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Keep in mind this entire rumor comes from a single, poorly written article in some on-line "news" source called "The Gleaner". How legit this source is remains unknown. Could be on the level of the Tines, could be on the level of Enquirer. A search of the internet finds no other references to a pull-out from Falmouth. Personally I am on my forst cruise in January and it stops at Falmouth but I would love to see it changed to Ocho Rios after all the troubles I read about Falmouth and it's relative remoteness from the attractions (Dunns Falls etc.) RestingBird 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tkltomp 19 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Does seem a little counter-intuitive. The whole point of the compound is keep the aggressive people out. Will definitely keep an eye on this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PRC 364 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Allure is showing that next summer's western runs will not use Falmouth, instead they'll be doing a 4 port itinerary: Nassau/Roatan/Costa Maya/Cozumel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjac 2,590 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 40 minutes ago, PRC said: Allure is showing that next summer's western runs will not use Falmouth, instead they'll be doing a 4 port itinerary: Labadee/Roatan/Costa Maya/Cozumel Hope that changes for the March 25th trip on the Allure!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PRC 364 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Not showing to change until May 6. (oh... and I made a typo... Nassau not Labadee ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruise-y 82 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Actually that 4 port stop sounds nice, with a good variety for all different interests. Although I've been many places in Jamaica I've never been to Falmouth. Sorry to hear there's been trouble there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjac 2,590 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 3 hours ago, PRC said: Not showing to change until May 6. (oh... and I made a typo... Nassau not Labadee ) Hmm, I wonder what western itinerary the Allure will do until the May change? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PRC 364 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Until then, the standard (Labadee/Jamaica (Falmouth)/Cozumel.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Vitale 239 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 On yesterday's periscope, Matt made it sound like it was simply an itinerary change on some upcoming cruises and merely a coincidence. The news article made it sound very different. We'll see as the months go on which is more the case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jce2 243 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 RCL shows Liberty still going to Falmouth thruout 2018 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mworkman 2,331 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Here is an article written up that I've found. http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20170707/major-cruiselines-pull-out-falmouth-port-financial-fallout-expected Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jce2 243 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 1 hour ago, mworkman said: Here is an article written up that I've found. http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20170707/major-cruiselines-pull-out-falmouth-port-financial-fallout-expected A follow-on article from the same news source seems to shed a better light on what i happening and would seem to suggest very little actual change for RCL.http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20170709/tourism-officials-seek-downplay-pullout-cruise-lines-falmouth-port RestingBird 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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