DarthGrady Posted December 21, 2009 #226 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I really don't quite get this uber loyalty to a cruise line- which ever one it is. Or the competition. They are both businesses (since it is largely RCCL and CC here). They both do similar things, one better at some things, the other better at other things. But the similarities are surely more apparent than are their differences. Neither are without fault. Neither are without wonder. Do you also feel this way about grocery stores? Or department stores? I can't say I have ever heard such arguments over whether this grocery store was all but perfect and that one terrible in all ways. Get a grip folks- on both sides. This is what the internet does, I suspect. Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted December 21, 2009 #227 Share Posted December 21, 2009 We were on the Mariner of the Seas which was in port along side of the Carnival Splendor in PV on Thursday. I was able to get a picture of the hole in the Splendor while walking back to our ship. I only took one picture and it isn't the best but here it is. This picture was taken about 3 hours before the Splendor left for Cabo. We didn't see any activity so I am assuming the ship was already repaired. Thanks for posting this! After a MAJOR tangent, we can get back to the point!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetwet1 Posted December 21, 2009 #228 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Thanks for posting this! After a MAJOR tangent, we can get back to the point!:) As Darth says, thank you for posting the picture. Topless sunbathing is also allowed on your balcony.... You can !!!!! Guess that explains my signature huh :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 21, 2009 #229 Share Posted December 21, 2009 you underestimated. lol:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo57 Posted December 21, 2009 #230 Share Posted December 21, 2009 We were on this sailing also, and as Wanna_Cruise said, the captain was most apologetic about the incident in PV, taking full responsibility. We did the "Behind the Fun" tour and spoke with the captain at great length; I felt really sorry for him. Three days after the fact he was still pretty shaken by what happened, and said that it was a "miracle" that he survived the fall he took while inspecting the repair work that had been done! I think it was worse than he let on during the debarkation talk, and was perhaps the real reason we needed to spend the night in PV. (I certainly wouldn't want to take controls of a ship after having just suffered a head injury!) He did mention, also, some of the previous incidents involving the Splendor and said that perhaps the ship needs an exorcism! :eek: We didn't feel a thing when we hit the pier; didn't even know about it 'til later in the day when Goose came over the intercom and mentioned we'd be in port longer than expected. I love Mazatlan and am sad I missed a day there, but did it ruin my vacation? Heck no! 80+ and sunny anywhere beats the 18 degrees we left when we flew to Long Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtalum Posted December 21, 2009 #231 Share Posted December 21, 2009 ...shill. Pot. Kettle. Black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuvyah Posted December 22, 2009 #232 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Would you mind if I posted some of your pictures on my blog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maumekim Posted December 22, 2009 #233 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Personally, I think even with the "issues" I'd rather be on her than in a car. Now, can we get back to the exctement of going on a cruise, any cruise!! And im simply overwhelmed with excitement to see your photos and videos from the cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pscruzinboyz Posted December 22, 2009 #234 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Hey CCL'ers Just off the Radiance of the Seas and we were in PV on Friday and I will tell you the pier had a lot of Damage......A Lot! The good news....... these passengers got to stay in PV an extra day and miss Mazatlan.......Not sure what will happen to the Captain but I will say he is a gonner.......You can not have that much damage to the pier......and just say, don't do it again. These Captains have 3200 passengers to take care of.....They are the CEO of the ship and they have to take responsibility. I am sorry that the Splendor is getting a bad rap but maybe it is a bit to big to dock in PV. Carnival Cruisers........Hang on when your docking and have the camera ready to show us all what you have to go thru.... :eek: Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danacline Posted December 22, 2009 #235 Share Posted December 22, 2009 One poster mentioned there should be a web site that catalogs all the cruise ship incidents. Well, there is - http://www.cruisejunkie.com/events.html - and it exists thanks to those that send them incident reports. I've had lengthy emails with the site's owner, Ross Klein, and he's an awesome guy. As for Carnival's first ship, here's the story I heard. The ship, named Mardi Gras, ran aground on a sandbar on its very first cruise (when leaving Miami, I think). The very next day, other cruise lines created a new drink, named "Mardi Gras on the Rocks" to honor the incident. I believe you can still order that drink on most ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtalum Posted December 22, 2009 #236 Share Posted December 22, 2009 As for Carnival's first ship, here's the story I heard. The ship, named Mardi Gras, ran aground on a sandbar on its very first cruise (when leaving Miami, I think). The very next day, other cruise lines created a new drink, named "Mardi Gras on the Rocks" to honor the incident. I believe you can still order that drink on most ships. I'd say Carnival got the last laugh on that one, considering their massive success. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudbuddy Posted December 22, 2009 #237 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I was on this cruise and took some pictures of the back of the Splendor while in Cabo. Not much to see but you can see where it hit. Overall it was still a great cruise and the Splendor is a very nice ship http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=768&id=100000588339731&l=9ccbaa080d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted December 22, 2009 #238 Share Posted December 22, 2009 He did mention, also, some of the previous incidents involving the Splendor and said that perhaps the ship needs an exorcism! :eek: LOL! Even the Captain thinks it's cursed:D:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 22, 2009 #239 Share Posted December 22, 2009 LOL! Even the Captain thinks it's cursed:D:p It certainly has had it's share of incidents since coming to Long Beach..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemurCat Posted December 22, 2009 #240 Share Posted December 22, 2009 LOL! Even the Captain thinks it's cursed:D:p I wondered if anyone's called a priest yet ... time to have that thing blessed! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted December 22, 2009 #241 Share Posted December 22, 2009 LOL! Even the Captain thinks it's cursed:D:p Poseidon has been angered by the pink zebra stripes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 22, 2009 #242 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Poseidon has been angered by the pink zebra stripes! Thought it was polka dots....but whatever it is they sure are pink...Farcus on crack strikes again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosefloater Posted December 22, 2009 #243 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I wondered if anyone's called a priest yet ... time to have that thing blessed! ;) Maybe Carnival should get a witch doctor or shaman to exorcise the evil spirits from the ship! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi2929 Posted December 22, 2009 #244 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Or, maybe Carnival should take the "Hit Me" sign off the back of the Splendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Wanna_Cruize Posted December 22, 2009 Author #245 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Would you mind if I posted some of your pictures on my blog? Not a problem... Have at 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted December 22, 2009 #246 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I wondered if anyone's called a priest yet ... time to have that thing blessed! ;) Somebody saw the ships funnel spin completely around like the kids head on The Exorcist. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tgianco Posted December 22, 2009 #247 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Thought it was polka dots....but whatever it is they sure are pink...Farcus on crack strikes again.... Was Farcus the designer... or Liberace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7continentKaren Posted January 3, 2010 #248 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Since you just returned, can you tell me if the ocean view cabins have a fridge? We sail next week on Splendor, I hope! Provided she behaves this week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted January 3, 2010 #249 Share Posted January 3, 2010 all the splendor cabins have mini-bars- have them remove the stuff for you if you don't plan to drink it-- great for bringing milk & cookies down for late-night snacks or fudge from chocolate bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maumekim Posted January 3, 2010 #250 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Just some tidbits of BOOO The splendor didn't have issues until on its repositioning. On that voyage a man committed suicide. Then it repositioned to dock by the Queen Mary (which is known to have paranormal activity). Wooo could either of these things led to the continual issues? Or is it just as anything else....life happens, things happen, co inky dinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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