sxm/anguilla rescue and evacuation information

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GENUINE VS FAKE GOVERNMENT WEBSITES

I found this on the stormcarib.com website this morning...

Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2017 22:12:38 -0400
From: Marcus DeMaaijer
Subject: official news and gov pages Sint Maarten

In the wake of Irma allot of "fake government websites" have been launched
for no other reason than profit and clickthrough traffic redirection.

I live in Curacao, which is just like Sint Maarten, Holland and Aruba, a
country within the Dutch Kingdom, so trust me, I know which the official
government websites are.

Sint Maarten government websites (aka all others not on this list are fake)

Official Sint Maarten (aka SXM) Government websites
The Official Website of The Government of Sint Maarten
Social Economic Council
Sint Maarten Ombudsman
The Council of Advice - St Maarten | De Raad van Advies - St Maarten
Home
Parliament of Sint Maarten


The following are the official trusted websites for news about Sint
Maarten.
https://www.facebook.com/heraldsxm/
https://www.thedailyherald.sx/
King Willem Alexander vists Saba Tuesday, September 12th - Updated - Saba News
-12th/
https://www.facebook.com/antilliaansdagblad
https://antilliaansdagblad.com/
http://www.knipselkrant-curacao.com/...ficatie/sint-m
aarten-categorieen/
https://nos.nl/artikel/2192686-een-w...ssen-op-sint-m
aarten-tot-nu-toe.html
https://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nederland/k...ndt-bezoek-aan
-getroffen-eilanden-af

Other government websites of countries (and island provinces) in the Dutch
Kingdom:

Aruba government websites
Internet - Parlamento di Aruba

Bonaire government websites
Welkom | Openbaar Lichaam Bonaire

Curacao government websites
Papiamentu - Parlamento di Kòrsou
http://www.gobierno.cw
Crisis and Disasters - Kalamidat | Kalamidat
Meteorological Department Curacao

Saba government websites
Welcome to Public Entity Saba
https://www.facebook.com/GISsaba/

Sint Eustatius government websites
St. Eustatius Government

Holland government websites
https://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/orkaan-irma
https://www.eerstekamer.nl/home
https://www.tweedekamer.nl

Side note: The justice department of Sint Maarten, Curacao and Aruba, will
also launch a new website soon in the next 14 days. I will post this as soon
as it has been activated.

sunny greets to all
Marcus de Maaijer

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important for all nationalities


Information from Royal Caribbean for the ROYAL CARIBBEAN SHIP coming tomorrow, this THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH for evacuation (all nationalities and all PETS are welcome):
The ship will be arriving to pick up evacuees this Thursday at the port in St. Maarten and they will be dropped off the next day in San Juan, PR where they may make their own travel arrangements (the San Juan airport is functioning). Service animals and PETS ARE ALLOWED onboard.
We are asking that you please try to get us all the information requested below by 6:00PM Wednesday (September 13). U.S. Customs and Borders require this information for anyone boarding our vessels.
Please send the following information about anyone seeking to be evacuated to us at this same email address, stormhelp@rccl.com. ALL NATIONALITIES WELCOME!!
-Family Name
-Given Name(s)
-Date of Birth
-ID Type and country (Passport, DL, ARC, etc.)
-ID Number
-ID expiration
-Country of Residence
-Email address and/or phone number
-Emergency contact
-Any special circumstances
We will then share more details about the ship’s arrival and the process for getting to the ship.
We are working with local government to get as many people aboard as we safely can. We can't guarantee that we can meet every request, and if it is dangerous to travel to the port, don't. We understand that roads to the port are in terrible condition, and may not yet be safe for travel.
We know that this is a very stressful time, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone on the island. We’ll do all we can to help.
Royal Caribbean International

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*ALL COLOMBIAN NATIONALS IN SXM*
A miltary flight will arrive at 1:15pm . Pls. Walk with you Colombia passport port or Gov. ID. They have a capacity of 130 seats. The flight's final destination is Bogota.
Para todos los Colombianos in San Martin:
Un vuelo Militario llega en San Martin a las 1:15pm. Para poder salir a Bogota en este avion, debes it as aeropouerto con su passaporte o ID Colombiano. Solo hay espacio hoy para 130 personas.

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8 mins · Haarlem, Netherlands ·
IMPORTANT INFO FOR PERSONS WANTING TO BE EVACUATED VIA THE MAJESTY OF THE SEAS TOMORROW OR FRIDAY (date to be confirmed).

The ship arrives at 8:30PM and departs at approximately 5PM

All persons are asked to go to the "Staging Area" organised at the Festival Village. PLEASE DO NOT GO directly to the Port. Additional information about the MEETING/STAGING TIME AND DATE will be announced subsequently. Please stay tuned to #laser101 for more details and DO NOT PROCEED TO THE FESTIVAL VILLAGE until additional details are announced.

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER @ stormhelp@rccl.com
and include the below info:
-Given Name(s)
-Date of Birth
-ID Type and country (Passport, DL, ARC, etc.)
-ID Number
-ID expiration
-Country of Residence
-Email address and/or phone number
-Emergency contact
-Any special circumstances

Allowance: 1 bag ONLY which you can carry yourself.

Please bring your Passport, Green Card or ESTA Waiver.
Persons bringing SERVICE ANIMALS, please ensure that you have the correct documents for your animals.

Also be be advised that you will be responsible for the costs of all your travel requirements once you arrive in San Juan, including transport, onward flights, hotels, etc.

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Originally Posted by atoll

8 mins · Haarlem, Netherlands ·
IMPORTANT INFO FOR PERSONS WANTING TO BE EVACUATED VIA THE MAJESTY OF THE SEAS TOMORROW OR FRIDAY (date to be confirmed).

The ship arrives at 8:30PM and departs at approximately 5PM

All persons are asked to go to the "Staging Area" organised at the Festival Village. PLEASE DO NOT GO directly to the Port. Additional information about the MEETING/STAGING TIME AND DATE will be announced subsequently. Please stay tuned to #laser101 for more details and DO NOT PROCEED TO THE FESTIVAL VILLAGE until additional details are announced.

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER @ stormhelp@rccl.com
and include the below info:
-Given Name(s)
-Date of Birth
-ID Type and country (Passport, DL, ARC, etc.)
-ID Number
-ID expiration
-Country of Residence
-Email address and/or phone number
-Emergency contact
-Any special circumstances

Allowance: 1 bag ONLY which you can carry yourself.

Please bring your Passport, Green Card or ESTA Waiver.
Persons bringing SERVICE ANIMALS, please ensure that you have the correct documents for your animals.

Also be be advised that you will be responsible for the costs of all your travel requirements once you arrive in San Juan, including transport, onward flights, hotels, etc.

pls note
Mole Sxm Sxm
1 hr ·
Hello everyone, I have new and important information about the **ROYAL CARIBBEAN* humanitarian cruise, scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday. Please share broadly. I regret the length of this post but it contains essential information for those wishing to evacuate SXM. Note, I am the sole passenger traveling on the ship to SXM to assist with the evacuation so this is confirmed information.
1. The cruise will be DELAYED, but is still coming, please do not worry. It is taking longer than anticipated on St. Thomas in order to fetch all evacuees. It will return to San Juan Thursday to offload passengers and to replenish supplies, then will leave and arrive SXM on FRIDAY MORNING.
2. There is a lot of space for SXM evacuees and Royal Caribbean welcomes all nationalities, and all animals (both service animals and others, pets, etc.
3. To confirm your space, please see other posts and send the requested information to stormhelp@rccl.com (Mole Sxm Sxm just posted the info again).
4. You MUST send the information and you MUST have received a confirmation email back from Royal Caribbean in order to be on their manifest in order to board the ship. BUT, if you do receive an email response, then please do not worry! You are confirmed and will have a spot. So, no need to arrive a daybreak ;o))) There might be lines to board, but please rest assured that a bed awaits you!
5. The plan is to depart Friday evening once all guests are aboard and all supplies have been offboarded. As you can see from the St Thomas experience, Royal Caribbean will do its level best to fill the ship, even if we need to wait for you to get there! ;o)
6. Arrival back in San Juan is "expected" (depending on departure . . . .) by Saturday morning.
That is what I have for now. I will update with new information as it comes in. As a SXM resident (though my actual home there apparently is gone), my heart is with you all and I will return the moment I am permitted to contribute to our beautiful future together.

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Rolando Brison 13/9/17 posted15:41
Wednesday, 13 September 2017 (GMT-4)
Time in Sint Maarten
3 hrs ·
Rolando Brison
There will not be any non-military direct flights in and out of the Netherlands until at least September 17th, unless something else developes.
Best options are via Curacao or With Winair to Angitua via England.

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HEADS UP CRUISERS AND SXM BOAT OWNERS

Update: Budget Marina is open for business. Let your loved ones know on the island if they need to buy supplies.

"We are ready to help you rebuild! Despite looters and a cat 5 hurricane, we at Budget Marine St. Maarten have lots in stock to help you get started with repairing and rebuilding!"

#wewillrebuild #staysafesxm #stmaarten #hurricaneirmacantstopus #budgetmarine #openforbusiness

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Originally Posted by atoll

8 mins · Haarlem, Netherlands ·
IMPORTANT INFO FOR PERSONS WANTING TO BE EVACUATED VIA THE MAJESTY OF THE SEAS TOMORROW OR FRIDAY (date to be confirmed).

The ship arrives at 8:30PM and departs at approximately 5PM

All persons are asked to go to the "Staging Area" organised at the Festival Village. PLEASE DO NOT GO directly to the Port. Additional information about the MEETING/STAGING TIME AND DATE will be announced subsequently. Please stay tuned to #laser101 for more details and DO NOT PROCEED TO THE FESTIVAL VILLAGE until additional details are announced.

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER @ stormhelp@rccl.com
and include the below info:
-Given Name(s)
-Date of Birth
-ID Type and country (Passport, DL, ARC, etc.)
-ID Number
-ID expiration
-Country of Residence
-Email address and/or phone number
-Emergency contact
-Any special circumstances

Allowance: 1 bag ONLY which you can carry yourself.

Please bring your Passport, Green Card or ESTA Waiver.
Persons bringing SERVICE ANIMALS, please ensure that you have the correct documents for your animals.

Also be be advised that you will be responsible for the costs of all your travel requirements once you arrive in San Juan, including transport, onward flights, hotels, etc.

please read last 3 paragraphs very carefully regarding onward travel!!!!!!!

*please share*
Hello all, some of you might have received an email from Royal Caribbean about the upcoming departure. It further explains some information about that departure (especially for non-US citizens), and for those who have no access to email or do not receive a reply, see below. Some recipients were a little confused about the timing, so please know that we're still on target to arrive SXM friday morning (though the email discussed its current situation in St. Thomas).
Hello,
We are doing our best to help evacuate people from St. Maarten after Hurricane Irma and appreciate your patience. We hope you have made it to the port safely and are waiting to board our ship.
We’ve had another update from the St. Thomas port authorities. Majesty of the Seas is being allowed to stay at the dock until sunset tonight so that we can assist as many evacuees as possible. She will now be sailing to San Juan, Puerto Rico later tonight and arriving early morning on Thursday September 14.
Again, if you provided us your details and are receiving this email, they have been added to the ship's manifest. If you did not provide your details, we recommend heading to the port with the proper travel identification and paper work. We will make every effort to accommodate, but cannot make any guarantees as onsite port authorities will have final say on permissions to board.


Please also note, after consulting with the local government in St. Maarten and San Juan, all evacuees with foreign nationalities that have secured travel plans out of San Juan are being allowed to board.

If you are NOT a US citizen, it is important that you take this time and coordinate your continuing travel from San Juan.

You will be asked to show proof of travel or authorities may not allow you to board the ship. U.S citizens will be process and allowed to board the ship but are strongly encouraged to secure their accommodations/travel from San Juan.

We look forward to welcoming you on board!
Regards,
Royal Caribbean International
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INFORMATION FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLECTIVITE OF SAINT-MARTIN
Wednesday September 13th 2017
1/ PRESIDENT'S PROHIBITION OF MOVEMENT AND ROAD TRAFFIC
The President of the Collectivité of Saint-Martin informs you that the road from Sandy Ground (from the bridge to the MJC) will be closed to traffic on Thursday, September 14, 2017 and Friday September 15, 2017, from 9 am to 4 pm to allow cleaning trucks and vehicles to finish removing bulky items on the Sandy Ground area.
A second decree of road-closing will be taken for the St James area from the Bellevue roundabout to the “Doigt de gant” on Saturday September 16th 2017 and on Sunday September 17th 2017 from 9 am to 4 pm to facilitate cleaning in this downtown area.
A third interdiction will be taken for the Low-Town area in Marigot-St James on Monday September 18th 2017 and Tuesday September 19th 2017 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm also to facilitate cleaning in this downtown area.
PEOPLE ARE ASKED TO TRAVEL ON ROADS ONLY FOR EMERGENCY AND TO LEAVE THE ROAD SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
2/ VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE TO GUADELOUPE AND MARTINIQUE
Several ways exist to leave the territory:
- Military aircrafts make free flights to Martinique from Princess Juliana airport for those who wish to return to Europe via Martinique. A checkpoint is in place at the border of Cupecoy to let European passport holders to access the airport.
- From Grand Case Airport: Planes are also flying to Guadeloupe and Martinique. To take one of these planes, you have to go directly to check point before Grand Case Airport (facing former Simply Market).
- Also, a 450-seat boat will connect Saint-Martin-Port de Galisbay to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe,
The ship will leave Saint-Martin Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 8 am, from the dam of the marina Fort Louis. People concerned have to be on location for 6 am.
To be able to leave on this boat, it is imperative to register prior to the date of departure. Everyday a reception point is open from 8:30 am to noon at the Robert Weinum school campus in La Savane (Cité Scolaire) and another at the Collectivité Front Desk in Marigot from 8:30 am to noon. It is possible to carry luggage and animals.
If the demand is strong, other boat trips to Guadeloupe will be organized on the same principle.
3/OPENING OF 5 PUBLIC INFORMATION POINTS:
- Sandy Ground MJC
- Concordia - Media library
- Robert Weinum School Complex
- Primary School St Maximin Orleans area
- Collectivité Admistrative building
These points inform the public about the various support schemes in place.
4/DISTRIBUTION OF WATER AND FOOD PRODUCTS
Several distribution points are now organized throughout the island. Three fixed points:
- In front of the gendarmerie of French Quarter from 9 am.
- In the parking lot of Hope Estate from 9 am
- In the parking lot of the ferry terminal in Marigot, from 9 am.
Distribution points are also organized in the neighborhoods with water and food distribution.
5/ EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION ON THE TERRITORY
People who need emergency housing in Saint-Martin must register at the information offices mentioned above. The Social Department will take over the registrations before the end of the week.
6/ COLLECTVITE NEED VOLUNTEERS AT THE PORT OF GALISBAY
The port of Galisbay needs volunteers to unload containers and load distribution trucks with food and water supplies. Those who wish to contribute to the scheme can go directly to the port and ask for the coordinator of the distribution Territorial Councilor Marie-Dominique RAMPHORT (RAMFOR).
The President of the Collectivité M. Daniel GIBBS warmly thanks you for your contribution.
7/ DISCLOSURE OF INSURANCE CLAIMS:
The deadline for notification of your insurances claim is October 30 2017. This process must be done with your own insurer. For those insured with Allianz, two emergency numbers are now available: 0800 85 15 15 and 0800 00 58 52.
An internet address has also been created: allianz-assistance.re
INTERNET HOT SPOT
Two Internet Hot Spot are free open :
- Marigot – République Road – In front of Dauphin Telecom shop
- Hope Estate commercial area, on the side of Rond-Point de Cul de Sac
PLEASE MAKE A MASSIVE FORWARD OF THIS MESSAGE

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posted 6AM local time sxm 14sept @ronaldo brison

FLIGHT DEPARTURE INFO:
For all US passport holders, us Visa and a green card holders as well as EURO WITH ESTA:
LEAVING ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14
1)Jet Blue: Departure: 2 P.M. | Destination: New York
2)Delta (tentative): Departure 1 P.M. | Destination: San Juan
3) Winair flights to Antigua and other destinations starting 10am, with the final flight going to St. Kitts at 4pm.
Military flights are coming and going to Curacao, though I do not have information on how often.
Persons who want to leave Sint Maarten have to make their way to the airport and make sure you are there on time.

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From Tradewinds face book page Hurricane Irma Update #3
ALL TRADEWINDS STAFF NOW ACCOUNTED FOR
We can now report that we have accounted for all staff that were in the path of Hurricane Irma, and we are extremely thankful that everybody is safe. The team in Guadeloupe did a fantastic job of sending up yachts full of aid. On the 11th September S/Y Further delivered aid and evacuated all remaining staff/crew from St Martin. On the 12th S/Y New Beginnings delivered aid to The British Virgin Islands and evacuated all remaining staff/crew. They are now en route to safety where a shower, a hot meal and many of their evacuated colleagues await them.
THANK YOU!
This period had been stressful on all of our staff. We just want to say a big thank you to all of our members, friends and supporters. Whether from home, or, whilst cruising with us, you have given us so much support over this period. Your kind words and concern for those affected have greatly helped us throughout this challenging time!
BVI TO RELOCATE IT'S BASE OPERATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
We have temporarily relocated our BVI base operations to beautiful Christophe Harbour in the twin-island nation of St Kitts & Nevis. St Kitts & Nevis was unaffected by Hurricane Irma and offers a stunning sailing experience, something that those of our members who have been on a Caribbean Summer Adventure there can affirm. All of you that have confirmed BVI sailing dates, during this time frame, will be contacted by our reservations team. We are hopeful to resume basic operations back in the BVI’s by November.
ST MARTIN BASE UPDATE
With regards to our St Martin base, this is the place that has been hit the hardest. Therefore, all of you that have confirmed sailing dates in October will be contacted by our reservations team to offer alternative cruises at our other Caribbean destinations. With regards to bookings from November onwards, stay tuned for more news next week.
A LOOK BEYOND
Even though Irma caused havoc and destruction in parts of the islands, our TradeWinds bases in The Bahamas, Antigua, Guadeloupe and St Vincent & the Grenadines remain stunningly beautiful and unaffected, with additional charters added to the calendar.
All our yachts are fully insured and we are now working with our yacht building partners to repair and replace losses incurred. Rest assured that TradeWinds has weathered the storm and we will continue to EXPLORE, DREAM AND DISCOVER more than ever before!
Once again, we thank you for your support and we look forward to sailing with you again very soon!Hurricane Irma Update #3
ALL TRADEWINDS STAFF NOW ACCOUNTED FOR
We can now report that we have accounted for all staff that were in the path of Hurricane Irma, and we are extremely thankful that everybody is safe. The team in Guadeloupe did a fantastic job of sending up yachts full of aid. On the 11th September S/Y Further delivered aid and evacuated all remaining staff/crew from St Martin. On the 12th S/Y New Beginnings delivered aid to The British Virgin Islands and evacuated all remaining staff/crew. They are now en route to safety where a shower, a hot meal and many of their evacuated colleagues await them.
THANK YOU!
This period had been stressful on all of our staff. We just want to say a big thank you to all of our members, friends and supporters. Whether from home, or, whilst cruising with us, you have given us so much support over this period. Your kind words and concern for those affected have greatly helped us throughout this challenging time!
BVI TO RELOCATE IT'S BASE OPERATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
We have temporarily relocated our BVI base operations to beautiful Christophe Harbour in the twin-island nation of St Kitts & Nevis. St Kitts & Nevis was unaffected by Hurricane Irma and offers a stunning sailing experience, something that those of our members who have been on a Caribbean Summer Adventure there can affirm. All of you that have confirmed BVI sailing dates, during this time frame, will be contacted by our reservations team. We are hopeful to resume basic operations back in the BVI’s by November.
ST MARTIN BASE UPDATE
With regards to our St Martin base, this is the place that has been hit the hardest. Therefore, all of you that have confirmed sailing dates in October will be contacted by our reservations team to offer alternative cruises at our other Caribbean destinations. With regards to bookings from November onwards, stay tuned for more news next week.
A LOOK BEYOND
Even though Irma caused havoc and destruction in parts of the islands, our TradeWinds bases in The Bahamas, Antigua, Guadeloupe and St Vincent & the Grenadines remain stunningly beautiful and unaffected, with additional charters added to the calendar.
All our yachts are fully insured and we are now working with our yacht building partners to repair and replace losses incurred. Rest assured that TradeWinds has weathered the storm and we will continue to EXPLORE, DREAM AND DISCOVER more than ever before!
Once again, we thank you for your support and we look forward to sailing with you again very soon!

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search on facebook

For SXM aid response and public:
Since distribution is taking long, we are using each other to find resources. Here is a small list of hashtags already used to find each other on social media:
Missing person : #sxmcontact
Need or have water: #sxmeau #sxmwater
Need or offer shelter/tarpaulins: #sxmshelter
Need to report crime: #sxmsafety #sxmsecure
Offer or request food and supplies: #sxmsupplies
Ships and planes coming in: #sxmaidarrivals
Animal rescue issues: #sxmanimals
Hope this helps. More info to come in french as well

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Originally Posted by atoll

search on facebook

For SXM aid response and public:
Since distribution is taking long, we are using each other to find resources. Here is a small list of hashtags already used to find each other on social media:
Missing person : #sxmcontact
Need or have water: #sxmeau #sxmwater
Need or offer shelter/tarpaulins: #sxmshelter
Need to report crime: #sxmsafety #sxmsecure
Offer or request food and supplies: #sxmsupplies
Ships and planes coming in: #sxmaidarrivals
Animal rescue issues: #sxmanimals
Hope this helps. More info to come in french as well

link to page sorry #tags will not transfere as hyperlinks to CF

go to this facebook group for original of this posting

https://www.facebook.com/groups/671030379769845/

YOU CAN ALSO install the IRMA TRACKER app which uses the #tag locator system
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...m.cellapp.irma

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#sxmwater GEBE has opened up certain locations for running water from pipes:
NOTICE FROM GEBE - OPEN WATER POINTS (manifolds) There are currently a number of GEBE manifolds which have been opened to facilitate the collection of water by individuals (able to do so) on an on-going basis.
- Cay Hill (at the former Cake House)
- L. B Scott Road (at Cake House)
- L.B. Scott Road (at the Screen Shop across StarMart)
- J. Yrasquin Blvd, on the way to Pt. Blanche (across from Lenny Priest
- Hope Estate (across from the housing complex)
- Guana Bay Rd.
PLEASE DO NOT WASTE THIS WATER!!!

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RCC CRUISE SHIP UPDATE

Mole Sxm Sxm 14/9
4 hrs
IMPORTANT UPDATE.

TOMORROWS VESSEL CAN CARRY 2450 PASSENGERS.

STAGING AREA WILL BE AT CARNIVAL VILLAGE FOR STAGING AND VERIFYING U ARE ON THE LIST.

IN ADDITION TO REGISTERING AT STORMHELP @RCCL.COM IF U ARE A NON US CITIZEN U MUST ALSO HAVE AN ESTA PROCESSED AS DISEMBARKING WILL BE IN PUERTO RICO.

Water will be available during staging.

ONCE U ARE VERIFIED U WILL BE PLACED IN 1 OF THE 5 BUSSES WHICH WILL TAKE YPU TO THE PORT AT WHICH POINT U CAN BOARD THE VESSEL.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HAVE ALL YOUR DOCUMENTS ESTA AND REGISTRATION FROM RCCL HANDY.

WE WILL BE ABLE TO REGISTER YOU WITH RCCL AT THE STAGING AREA BUT DUE TO POOR INTERNET AND LACK OF MANPOWER WE URGE YOU TO TRY AND HAVE THOSE THINGS ALREADY DONE TO MAKE THINGS FASTER.

VESSEL WILL STOP LOADING PASSENGERS AT 4PM AS IT WILL BE DEPARTING AT 5PM SHARP.