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It's Finally A CRUISE! We Leave Port After 24 Hour Fog Delay | New Year's CRUISE WEEK Day 2

It's The Donnellys
It's The Donnellys
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👁️ 106K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 9:50

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the second day of a New Year's cruise following a twenty four hour delay caused by heavy fog in the Tampa channel. Because the port was closed, the ship remained stationary overnight, preventing other vessels from entering and causing logistical issues for passengers on incoming Christmas cruises. The video captures the moment the ship finally departs the port at 12:30 PM as the fog begins to lift. The creator discusses potential changes to the itinerary, noting that while they expect to reach Cozumel, the initial scheduled stop at Grand Cayman might be affected by the delay. Throughout the day, the family engages in various ship activities including eating pastries, enjoying milkshakes, and participating in a pajama night at the teen club. The vlog concludes with the family at sea, reflecting on their day and discussing the humorous distinction between whether they were cruising, parking, or floating during the delay.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Other · WinterFrom Tampa

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're finally actually moving but he's pretty darn excited the fog is lifting

we're at sea and we had a great day today bright and rate your day on what scale one to ten

we didn't leave the port for 24 hours because there was fog and the port was closed

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be prepared for potential fog delays that can keep you at port overnight
Check the cruise compass for daily schedules and activities

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What if the cruise is delayed?Use the time to explore the ship and enjoy onboard activities

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens when a cruise departure is delayed by fog?
QHow do families entertain themselves during a port delay?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route1½ Happy BaconPort Destination1 Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconKids Family3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cozumel1½ Happy Bacon
Tampa1 Sad Bacon
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