What was supposed to be a warm escape from winter turned into more of the same for a group of Central New Yorkers who found themselves stuck on their cruise ship — in port — thanks to a powerful East Coast winter storm.
Instead of sipping drinks by the pool under sunny skies, passengers watched snow pile up on the very decks designed for beach vibes and tropical selfies.
The ship, docked in New Jersey, never made it out to sea as heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerous conditions forced delays Sunday and Monday.
Tropical Dreams on Ice
Photos shared with us show a surreal scene: lounge chairs covered in snow, the pool deck blanketed in white, and private balconies looking more like February in Utica than the start of a Caribbean getaway.
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For many onboard, it was a strange case of déjà vu — they left Central New York to escape winter, only to be surrounded by it all over again…