aggieastrosfan Posted June 17, 2010 #701 Share Posted June 17, 2010 It's today ... and still nadda. Driving me nuts. You and me both. I feel my headache returning already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioJeff Posted June 17, 2010 #702 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Carnival is still saying an announcement could be a couple of weeks away http://galvestondailynews.com/story/158267 “We expect to announce her North American homeport and her itineraries in the next couple of weeks,” Vance Gulliksen, a spokesman for Carnival Cruise Lines, said Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted June 17, 2010 #703 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Ok, how about Gulfport? Galveston-Gulfport-Aruba-New Orleans? Now you are opening up another can of worms. They are in the middle of a major port expansion project in Gulfport as we speak. One of the new buildings in the mockup does look suspiciously like it would make a very nice cruise ship terminal. Gulfport has been used in the past as an alternative port for both New Orleans and Mobile. Who knows what is actually in the minds of the beards (except for Host Randy and he ain’t telling), anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHP Posted June 17, 2010 #704 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Now you are opening up another can of worms. They are in the middle of a major port expansion project in Gulfport as we speak. One of the new buildings in the mockup does look suspiciously like it would make a very nice cruise ship terminal. Gulfport has been used in the past as an alternative port for both New Orleans and Mobile. Who knows what is actually in the minds of the beards (except for Host Randy and he ain’t telling), anything is possible. Gulfport would be a great location. A good size airport near the port....easy access to get out in case of a hurricane....no river traffic to worry about..... I would vote for Gulfport.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaClipper Posted June 17, 2010 #705 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Now you are opening up another can of worms. They are in the middle of a major port expansion project in Gulfport as we speak. One of the new buildings in the mockup does look suspiciously like it would make a very nice cruise ship terminal. Gulfport has been used in the past as an alternative port for both New Orleans and Mobile. Who knows what is actually in the minds of the beards (except for Host Randy and he ain’t telling), anything is possible. I just don't see Carnival going into GPT. It's only a one hour drive from NOLA and about an hour from MOB. Too much competition in too close of an area. Both NOLA and Mobile cover the cruise market for folks living in the area. If GPT builds a cruise terminal...best of luck to them convincing anyone to sail out of there...would prob end up being a white elephant like the Bayport terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaClipper Posted June 17, 2010 #706 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I'm just thinking outside of the box here.... 1) Triumph goes to the west coast to replace Spirit 2) Spirit goes to NOLA to take over the 4/5 day sailings 3) Magic to GALV 4) Conquest to NOLA Maybe the Alaska cruises and such could use a larger ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy & Carmen Posted June 17, 2010 #707 Share Posted June 17, 2010 you know nothing - isn't that what you want us to say? ;) anyhow, i've been following your commentary... and you've just been teasing. you know it anyhow, i'm not questioning your 'sources' or info... i'm just at this point not convinced that ANYBODY knows WTH they're doing, carnival especially... and i'd hope that you tell whoever you know, that stringing this out for weeks or a month is ridiculous, especially after the 'mis-step' with the TA. if not, i seriously think you should report carnival for 'nuisance threads' - i'd like to see their response to that, for their apparent corporate mismanagement :D LOL.yeah that's gonna happen :) Strange, I go to the Port of New Orleans web site and check their December 2011 schedule and they show the Triumph sailing out of New Orleans in December 2011. http://63.243.21.112:8082/cruisemain.htm Then I go to the Port of Galveston web site and they show the Ecstasy and Conquest sailing out of Galveston in December 2011. http://www.portofgalveston.com/cruiseinformation/2011_Cruise_Calendar.pdf Does this just mean that all these ports have false information? I think I just made a significant discovery. Looking at the schedules for the Port of Galveston and the Port of New Orleans I have found that Carnival's dates on the Port of New Orleans web site for December 2011 do not match up with the sailing dates of Triumph but do match up with the sailing dates of Ecstasy in December 2011. The Port of Galveston schedule for December 2011 does not match Conquest sailing dates but DOES match Magic's sailing dates for December 2011. The Port of Galveston schedule for December 2011 does not match Ecstasy's sailing schedule for December 2011 but DOES match Triumph's schedule for December 2011. It appears that I was wrong on some of my predictions as I consider this PROOF POSITIVE that Magic and Triumph will sail out of Galveston starting in late 2011 and Ecstasy will sail out of New Orleans. :o I was confident that I could find out their schedules with a little research on the web and now I am sure I am right and admit I was partially wrong earlier. With a little more research I am sure I can find out their itineraries also. Also, the Conquest SHOULD (this is not yet verified by the Port of NO web site) sail out of New Orleans on Sundays using the Julia wharf. So relax Texas people, Magic is coming your way soon, no more speculation. I like the way you research ;):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted June 17, 2010 #708 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I just don't see Carnival going into GPT. It's only a one hour drive from NOLA and about an hour from MOB. Too much competition in too close of an area. Both NOLA and Mobile cover the cruise market for folks living in the area. If GPT builds a cruise terminal...best of luck to them convincing anyone to sail out of there...would prob end up being a white elephant like the Bayport terminal. This is all pipe dreams and theory anyway. Personally I would just as soon see the ships stay in New Orleans. Gives me more excuses to drive over to my favorite city.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy & Carmen Posted June 17, 2010 #709 Share Posted June 17, 2010 So if Conquest and Ecstacy go to NOLA.....wouldn't that be better...A newer ship and class than Triumph as well as an extra Fantasy class ship there?...that does sound good for NOLA ...if it happens :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenh1127 Posted June 17, 2010 #710 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I woke up this morning and there were 4/5 pages added to this thread already! Geez, I cant keep up and now my head hurts. Perhaps Carnival owes us some compensation?:rolleyes: A free cruise on the Magic?:D Are we there yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhale Posted June 17, 2010 #711 Share Posted June 17, 2010 i'm greedy and want to keep the ecstasy... i repeat keep the ecstasy! lol i've always loved her, and after the refurb, i love her even more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted June 17, 2010 #712 Share Posted June 17, 2010 i'm greedy and want to keep the ecstasy... i repeat keep the ecstasy! lol i've always loved her, and after the refurb, i love her even more! Me too. I was thinking of cancelling one of my Ecstasy cruises and making Elation a B2B, but if they are taking Ecstasy it might be my last chance, so Ill drive to both ports I think ..if its true its moving. I love Ecstasy and always have. It was my first cruise when I came back to cruising lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallyho8 Posted June 17, 2010 #713 Share Posted June 17, 2010 So if Conquest and Ecstacy go to NOLA.....wouldn't that be better...A newer ship and class than Triumph as well as an extra Fantasy class ship there?...that does sound good for NOLA ...if it happens :) I like the Ecstasy replacing the Triumph in New Orleans. The Triumph is much too crowded with long lines in the buffet, overcrowded showrooms and lounges and longer debarkation lines at the ports. I just wish it was doing 7 day cruises instead of just 4 and 5 day ones in 2011 and 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted June 17, 2010 #714 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I like the way you research ;):D Tallyho's research drives me even more crazy ...makes my head hurt to try and follow it. Im mostly not even trying to follow it. I read the first few lines and move on.. yikes..Id rather wait to know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy & Carmen Posted June 17, 2010 #715 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Tallyho's research drives me even more crazy ...makes my head hurt to try and follow it. Im mostly not even trying to follow it. I read the first few lines and move on.. yikes..Id rather wait to know for sure. Take the time and read it...you'll like it ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenh1127 Posted June 17, 2010 #716 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Take the time and read it...you'll like it ;) You're gag is getting loose!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrotthead Posted June 17, 2010 #717 Share Posted June 17, 2010 they are all within a range of 2 weeks... CLEARLY, there's something going on in the gulf... :) ... Yeah, theres an Oil Spill.... Oh wait, thats another thread ;) :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrotthead Posted June 17, 2010 #718 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Take the time and read it...you'll like it ;) Randy, (my Fellow Dallasite) did you just tip your hand???? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted June 17, 2010 #719 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Randy, (my Fellow Dallasite) did you just tip your hand????:D He doesnt say if he is amused by it, or thinks there is some truth to the speculations. ... we need more from Randy. Carnival isnt being fair to not tell us ...so Randy should just spill the beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrotthead Posted June 17, 2010 #720 Share Posted June 17, 2010 He doesnt say if he is amused by it, or thinks there is some truth to the speculations. ... we need more from Randy. Carnival isnt being fair to not tell us ...so Randy should just spill the beans. Right... he *did* say you'd like it... That sounds hopeful. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynnsport Posted June 17, 2010 #721 Share Posted June 17, 2010 the anticiaption and speculation is actually very entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrotthead Posted June 17, 2010 #722 Share Posted June 17, 2010 the anticiaption and speculation is actually very entertaining. ...And Exausting... -->I dreamed all night that I was sleeping on a Cove Balcony and the waves were high and I kept getting splashed...and I was thinking 'I should get inside, before the waves get too bad... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaClipper Posted June 17, 2010 #723 Share Posted June 17, 2010 So if Conquest and Ecstacy go to NOLA.....wouldn't that be better...A newer ship and class than Triumph as well as an extra Fantasy class ship there?...that does sound good for NOLA ...if it happens :) That works for me! :D I know people really loved the Fantasy when she was in NOLA and it looks like they did a great job with the Ecstasy refurb. That would bring NOLA back to its pre-Katrina capacity with Carnival. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasiii Posted June 17, 2010 #724 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I'm just thinking outside of the box here.... 1) Triumph goes to the west coast to replace Spirit 2) Spirit goes to NOLA to take over the 4/5 day sailings 3) Magic to GALV 4) Conquest to NOLA Maybe the Alaska cruises and such could use a larger ship? .....I have an Alaska cruise booked 8/2011 on the Spirit in an Aft Wrap (VS). The Triumph has Aft Wraps but they are 9C. A far cry from a VS. :eek: wasiii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted June 17, 2010 #725 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Take the time and read it...you'll like it ;) Good research, horrendous leap in logic that Carnival would never change a previously published itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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