Sargent_Schultz Posted June 9, 2010 #126 Share Posted June 9, 2010 New Orleans could get the Magic for 7 day- Eastern/Western and Ecstasy for 4 and 5 day :D Galveston can keep the Conquest and take the Triumph :cool: I think NOLA gets Magic and keeps Triumph for 4-5 cruises, although Ecstasy would be ok, or even Conquest. I'm kind of partial to Conquest since it has a Fish and Chips (or Sur Mer), and I can get my fried ersters! The survey clearly supports New Orleans getting Magic. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted June 9, 2010 Author #127 Share Posted June 9, 2010 New Orleans could get the Magic for 7 day- Eastern/Western and Ecstasy for 4 and 5 day :D Galveston can keep the Conquest and take the Triumph :cool: Or that would work too!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaClipper Posted June 9, 2010 #128 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I def think NOLA will be getting a second ship regardless. When the Triumph arrived port officials said the chances were really strong that a second ship would arrive in 2011. Carnival has stated time and again that NOLA is one of their best ports. I think they need a second ship now that NCL and RCCL are stepping up the pressure. One of three things will happen, looking into my little used crystal ball... Magic / Ecstasy in NOLA Conquest / Triumph in Galveston Conquest / Ecstasy in NOLA Magic / Triumph in Galveston Conquest / Triumph in NOLA Magic / Ecstasy in Galveston I suppose a case could be made for any of the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewpapa Posted June 9, 2010 #129 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I don't really care what ship is where. I just want to see what is available so we can make plans in Fall 2011 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthierry Posted June 9, 2010 #130 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I talked with my TA a couple days ago and he said that he talked with carnival reps and they said that the Conquest was only committed to be in Galveston through the fall of 2011, and that BIG changes were coming to Galveston. So whatever that is suppose to mean. Hopefully those BIG changes are to at least bring the MAGIC our way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted June 9, 2010 #131 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I talked with my TA a couple days ago and he said that he talked with carnival reps and they said that the Conquest was only committed to be in Galveston through the fall of 2011, and that BIG changes were coming to Galveston. So whatever that is suppose to mean. Hopefully those BIG changes are to at least bring the MAGIC our way. That is a pretty big "at least". That would mean two of the last 3 ships Carnival brought in were not assigned to Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthworm Jim Posted June 9, 2010 #132 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I have a hard time taking the idea of the Magic going to Galveston as everyone seems to be talking about seriously. That's one of those ports that gets aging ships, not the first class new ones. Florida seems a safe bet, but I wouldn't entirely rule out some other high profile location like New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseknots Posted June 10, 2010 #133 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I have a hard time taking the idea of the Magic going to Galveston as everyone seems to be talking about seriously. That's one of those ports that gets aging ships, not the first class new ones. Florida seems a safe bet, but I wouldn't entirely rule out some other high profile location like New York. Not entirely true! When the Conquest arrived in Galveston, she was only 3 years old. Also, the Elation sailed out of Galveston for a couple of years in 2004, 2005. She was the newest, or second newest of the Fantasy class ships. In many ways it does seem like it would be a long shot that the Magic will be placed in Galveston. However, considering that the Magic will be better suited for the winter time weather in the Gulf, I think it is entirely possible that she could end up in Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynnsport Posted June 10, 2010 #134 Share Posted June 10, 2010 New Orleans deserves a big ship...Conquest did very well out of there until Katrina came through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted June 10, 2010 #135 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Is the 2 weeks over ..huh huh huh?? Are we there yet Dad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted June 10, 2010 Author #136 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Is the 2 weeks over ..huh huh huh?? Are we there yet Dad? Its only been one week!:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grumpus Posted June 10, 2010 #137 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Maybe this has been answered but why would Carnival place their newest ship in Galveston and limit the ship to Western itineraries only? I see there are also some Bahama sailings from there but I can't imagine they can get top dollar on those sailings. Seems to me it would make more sense to place their newest big ship someplace where it wouldn't be limited to Western Caribbean only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenh1127 Posted June 10, 2010 #138 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Just my opinion: Florida has too many ships already. NOLA is a port I did not like. Too small, cramped, and customs set-up sucks! (remember..my opinion, i know alot like this port) Galveston sails full every sailing at top price. The city is a great beach spot for pre and post activities. The Texas market is very loyal to Carnival and would easily fill up 3 ships. However, I dont care what they do with Magic just release the itins already so I can book something for March 2012!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted June 10, 2010 Author #139 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Maybe this has been answered but why would Carnival place their newest ship in Galveston and limit the ship to Western itineraries only? I see there are also some Bahama sailings from there but I can't imagine they can get top dollar on those sailings. Seems to me it would make more sense to place their newest big ship someplace where it wouldn't be limited to Western Caribbean only. Carnival is charging on average more for the Bahamas itinerary then for the Western Caribbean itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grumpus Posted June 10, 2010 #140 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Carnival is charging on average more for the Bahamas itinerary then for the Western Caribbean itinerary.Amazing. Especially during the winter - it's not exactly hot in the Bahamas in January/Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskier Posted June 10, 2010 #141 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I'm kind of partial to Conquest since it has a Fish and Chips (or Sur Mer), and I can get my fried ersters! But somebody needs to show them how to fry an oyster. You dont squish it flat. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyanns Posted June 10, 2010 #142 Share Posted June 10, 2010 My guess and I know I am way off but I can Dream can't I... Magic goes to Baltimore and Galveston gets the Pride... I know the Baltimore cruises have been doing really well and a ship as large as the Magic would handle the Atlantic well in the winter months... The 2 Dream cruises that went out of NY sold out pretty quickly and were priced pretty high...I don't think they will put a ship in NY year round, but you never know...:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffany1203 Posted June 10, 2010 #143 Share Posted June 10, 2010 My guess and I know I am way off but I can Dream can't I... Magic goes to Baltimore and Galveston gets the Pride... I know the Baltimore cruises have been doing really well and a ship as large as the Magic would handle the Atlantic well in the winter months... YES!! I like that idea!! Baltimore is "supposedly" going to get a 2nd CCL ship so maybe the Pride stays??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted June 10, 2010 #144 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Florida has too many ships already. Very true. But Florida also has the infrastructure and attractions to draw the crowds that fills up ships week after week. Galveston sails full every sailing So does every other ship out of every other port... The city (Galveston) is a great beach spot for pre and post activities. The Texas market is very loyal to Carnival and would easily fill up 3 ships. Although Galveston island *may* sound appealing to the local market, it isn't very attractive for those traveling from farther away and who may not be familiar with it. That's why I think the Magic will be going to a higher profile city. One which is a bigger attraction than Galveston, and which has the potential of attracting more passengers willing to fly in from all over the country (and points beyond) for their cruise. Miami, Port Canaveral (for Orlando), New York and (YES) New Orleans seem like better suited options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted June 10, 2010 Author #145 Share Posted June 10, 2010 My guess and I know I am way off but I can Dream can't I... Magic goes to Baltimore and Galveston gets the Pride... I know the Baltimore cruises have been doing really well and a ship as large as the Magic would handle the Atlantic well in the winter months... The 2 Dream cruises that went out of NY sold out pretty quickly and were priced pretty high...I don't think they will put a ship in NY year round, but you never know...:rolleyes: The Magic can't fit under the bridge in Baltimore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted June 10, 2010 #146 Share Posted June 10, 2010 But somebody needs to show them how to fry an oyster. You dont squish it flat. Dave True Dat, a poor substitute for what you can get in New Orleans. The ones Carnival served in the MDR were much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futaba951 Posted June 10, 2010 #147 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I say put ships in Panama City and Gulfport. That way, you can drive along I-10 and every 100-200 miles or so, you can get on a Carnival ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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