Question for previous Western cruisers

[FantasticDisFamily]

Ok, those of you who have sailed the Western itinerary I have a question that is burning up the brains of my two men. They have taken to pouring over maps and charts of the area we will be sailing.

They HAVE to know - can you see Cuba when you pass it either time? They have determined we will pass it twice; once on the way to Cozumel and again on the way back toward Castaway Cay. They are presuming once will be at night and can you see lights?

If any one knows I'd be eternally grateful as this debate is become far to much of a focus!

Deb

 

[floridaminnie]

Yes, you can see the island of Cuba when you pass.

 

[FantasticDisFamily]

That was fast sdoane - you must be sitting on your computer like I am at the moment!

Thanks! That will put that topic of discussion to rest, at least until we are onboard.

Deb

 

[Michelle]

In your daily Personal Navigator on the front they will list the approximate times you will pass different sites and islands. Your two men can be well-prepared.

 

[FantasticDisFamily]

Between the personal navigators, their maps and charts I would have to agree!

Deb

 

[mmouse37]

On our 8/3/02 Western Magic cruise we actually stopped and offered assistance to a boatload of cuban refugees...we were on our way to Castaway Cay after a day at sea and the ship slowed down. Everyone was looking over the Deck 4 railing. There were about 4 or 5 men and 1 young boy. They had been adrift for days with no water. It was semi-formal night and very weird to see the guests dressed to the nines and these men with no shirts on and hungry/thirsty. Really showed the difference in two countries.

DCL called the Coast guard and they took over from there. It was very upsetting to see.

MJ

 

[Fay Ray]

A friend of mine witnessed the same thing on RCL. It reminds me of the end of the movie Castaway........