Splendor, Splendor, Splendor Combined Thread

[TMJplus1]

I completely agree with you. But, I think most don't share our sense of adventure. I could sit and just stare at the ocean and all the unique "goings-on" for days and love every minute of it.

 

It's definitely got to be a people-watching paradise right about now! :eek:

 

I do feel for those on board, and it has *got* to be miserable no matter how you slice it. I'm sure we'll be hearing some interesting "life on board" stories very soon, and how some are handling the situation better than others.

[mikjr]

Don't the cash register work on power........refrigerators......blenders.......ice.......HOT BEER!

 

Don't need water, ice, or a blender for a shot of JACK DANIELS... if fact, just pass me the bottle!

[Cuizer2]

Don't the cash register work on power........refrigerators......blenders.......ice.......HOT BEER!

 

Charges can be made manually on paper. They do this all the time, even when there is nothing wrong with the ship. For example, if you buy something from a temporary table set up outside.

[Wyattcruiser]

Since all of the onboard purchases are charged to your room key im pretty sure they can process everything by paper. I remember when i bought a few things a store at half moon cay they wrote down my folio on some peice of paper and then later that day it was posted on the account

 

What a nightmare that would be.........if they got the toilets working and people back in their cabins(electronic key) they might be able to use the cash registers........

[shof515]

Really? Did she really ask if they were going to offload 4500 people onto two tugs???

what do you expect from a reporter who is just reading off a teleprompter

[farler05]

I feel bad for the passengers but I feel the worst for the crew. They depend on tips for a living & you know they're certainly not going to be getting those from the passengers. They're probably stuck down in their quarters, miserable. Add to that the job uncertainty, will they be placed on another ship or their contract cut short? Those are the folks I feel the worst for. The passengers, for the most part, are experiencing discomfort & a ruined vacation, not a loss of livelihood.

[Loonbeam]

I spoke to someone at another line (part of CCL - we were discussing something else but this came up as you might expect), but I will assume the procedures are similar...

 

Assuming they do the same, an engineering team from HQ is on its way to meet the boat. As soon as the passengers disembark, the team will board to evaluate the damage and communicate with HQ to provide a repair estimate. Then, and only then, will cancellations be considered.

 

Exceptions to this rule are if the ship is not expected to be able to get back to its next embarkation port, as soon as that is clear, the next trip will be canceled.

 

So, while I fully expect at the very least the next sailing to be canceled, its probable there won't be official word until the ship has been in dock for a few hours.

 

(Side note: from the UST on Princess, I know they have sat phones that are kept charged as part of the emergency systems, so it's very likely the engineering team is in contact with HQ on a regular basis.)

 

 

 

Just called my Carnival rep. (Shay) for our Nov. 28th cruise & she will find out if our cruise is canceled...

[Wyattcruiser]

I feel bad for the passengers but I feel the worst for the crew. They depend on tips for a living & you know they're certainly not going to be getting those from the passengers. They're probably stuck down in their quarters, miserable. Add to that the job uncertainty, will they be placed on another ship or their contract cut short? Those are the folks I feel the worst for. The passengers, for the most part, are experiencing discomfort & a ruined vacation, not a loss of livelihood.

 

Why would they be stuck down in their quarters:confused: They are probably liking a little time off...

[trvlqueen]

My 9 year old just said "that would be so cool to watch - as long as Grandma wasn't with us - cuz she would be freakin' out!"

 

I love that my kids have a sense of adventure - and don't need video games or TV to keep themselves happy - would hate to be the parent of a DS addicted 10 year old right now - batteries would be just about dead. :eek:

[TMJplus1]

Really? Did she really ask if they were going to offload 4500 people onto two tugs???

 

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Originally Posted by Cruise Elf

Stock footage, but a phone interview with a member of the Coast Guard Cutter already on scene....

 

 

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40084109/ns/travel-news/"

 

 

 

I think she did!!! Now there's some video I'd like to see.

[going2cruz]

Don't need water, ice, or a blender for a shot of JACK DANIELS... if fact, just pass me the bottle!

 

 

Just heard about this......wonder if its open (free) bar........should be and I would still try to make some so vacation of it......sounds like Carnival really stepped up with a refund and a free cruise on top of that.....it would s_ _ k!!

[spookwife]

From the article I just saw this: "The U.S. Navy said Tuesday that they were sending the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan to help. A plane will drop off 35 pallets of supplies on the carrier and they will then be delivered to the cruise ship by helicopter. The Reagan has been on training maneuvers in the area."

 

This means that they may be able to transfer passengers over to the Ronald Reagan. I sapy MAY be able to, not that they will. BUT in my thoughts, that might be a workable solution instead of keeping them all on board in what MAY be horrific conditions....

 

Joanie

 

not practical.. there is no place to billet them on board, esp if the Airwing is embarked. they'd all be sleepin in the hanger. and.. heads(toilets) on board..well lets just say they wouldn't be any improvement adding that many new bodies to the existing crew.

 

At MOST.. very ill passengers will be transferred over as the medical facilities on board a carrier far outstrip the facilities of a cruise ship.

 

Very good friend of ours is on Board REAGAN, will be interesting to hear his thoughts on the incident.

[scamper713]

ok. hope this isn't a dumb question............but is the ship rocking and rolling in the water with no electricity...........does it mean no stabilizers? I'm just curious.............

[Unknotted]

What would you do just sit and watch the water? Casinos closed....more then likely bars closed.....no hot food......they can't run the filter in the pools......seriously what is there to do on this free cruise? Not to mention people are using vacation days which will not be refunded......

 

I'd do pretty much the same as I do on other cruises. I'd read, relax, watch the ocean, eat too much (might be sandwiches, but who cares) people watch (which is likely to be REAL interesting on this ship) take long naps whenever I feel like it, get some sun, use the jogging track, the minigolf...

 

This does not have to be a wasted cruise.

[Loonbeam]

Hmm.. I may have to bring this up in the next Kindle vs Ipad thread. With 3G off, I can get about 5-6 days of heavy reading from the Kindle fully charged :)

 

That plus my solar charger for my iPhone and gadget wise at least, I'd survive. Heck I could probably rent the darn thing out, it's USB compatible..

 

 

 

My 9 year old just said "that would be so cool to watch - as long as Grandma wasn't with us - cuz she would be freakin' out!"

 

I love that my kids have a sense of adventure - and don't need video games or TV to keep themselves happy - would hate to be the parent of a DS addicted 10 year old right now - batteries would be just about dead. :eek:

[TMJplus1]

Charges can be made manually on paper. They do this all the time, even when there is nothing wrong with the ship. For example, if you buy something from a temporary table set up outside.

 

I cannot imagine that they are charging one red cent for anything on that ship right now. I'm sure the stores/spa are closed, maybe the bars (or maybe not), but people would be extra-cranky if they were being charged for things like soda. Who knows, though. Always fun to speculate. :o

[tbjl24]

Why would they be stuck down in their quarters:confused: They are probably liking a little time off...

 

I can guarantee no employee on that ship is experiencing any time off.

 

I imagine all of them on working on very little sleep and won't get a chance to sleep much until all the passengers are safely off the ship.....

[Cuizer2]

ok. hope this isn't a dumb question............but is the ship rocking and rolling in the water with no electricity...........does it mean no stabilizers? I'm just curious.............

 

The weather has not been a problem. Nonetheless, stabilizers work like airplane wings. If the ship is not moving the stabilizers, even if deployed, would do no good.

[Tbay-eh]

I was on the Destiny in 2000 when one of the propulsion units shut down. We sailed for 2 days - floated for 2 days - limped back to port for 2 days and docked. Hit no ports of calls - all sea days. We got a full refund of cruise - air - hotels there and back - only thing we paid for were souveniers. Booze, phone calls, excursion in Florida all comped. Plus a second cruise for half price. We were no where even near the inconvenience these people are going through so I am sure they will be compensated accordingly. Believe me, Carnival will pony up here to save face. I just hope things are resolved soon for them and for the people who have cruises already booked.

[casavaha]

I am surprised that one of the San Diego television stations does not fly a helicopter

out to the ship to get some great photos.

[crazy cajun]

Don't need water, ice, or a blender for a shot of JACK DANIELS... if fact, just pass me the bottle!

Whoa wait a min! You have to share .

Why would they be stuck down in their quarters:confused: They are probably liking a little time off...

I will bet you dollars to doughnuts that no crew member is getting any time off.

Even if they are just walking the halls checking on passengers . They are probably getting less down time now than on a standard cruise.

I'm sure the depts that are closed are now working in another capacity.

[Cuizer2]

I cannot imagine that they are charging one red cent for anything on that ship right now. I'm sure the stores/spa are closed, maybe the bars (or maybe not), but people would be extra-cranky if they were being charged for things like soda. Who knows, though. Always fun to speculate. :o

 

I don't know what is and is not being bought, sold or bartered. All I am pointing out is that the ship does not need electricity to record a monetary transaction.

[tbjl24]

I was going to post something like this but it seemed disrespectful to all those there. I mean, no matter how you cut it, everyone's vacation was messed up, people risked their lives putting out the fire, there will be a hardship on those who are cruising after wards. But having said that.......once it is all said and done, man what a story those people are going to have. I know that I would be thinking it was a neat adventure as would my kids. My hubby can get grouchy so maybe I would just leave him at one corner of the deck with a good book, LOL.

 

My 12 year old asked what the people did when they had to go to the bathroom. That would be the one part that I would not consider an 'adventure'. Otherwise, I think it would be quite the experience. Inconvenient as hell but an experience nonetheless.

 

I wouldn't go so far to say anything about how this could be enjoyable at this time.

 

We haven't heard a single word from one passenger on this ship. All we have heard is corporate speak, which more than likely, is trying to paint a prettier picture than what is actually taking place.

 

We have no clue as to the conditions on the ship right now. I'll hold my judgement 'til we get firsthand accounts.

[TMJplus1]

I spoke to someone at another line (part of CCL - we were discussing something else but this came up as you might expect), but I will assume the procedures are similar...

 

Assuming they do the same, an engineering team from HQ is on its way to meet the boat. As soon as the passengers disembark, the team will board to evaluate the damage and communicate with HQ to provide a repair estimate. Then, and only then, will cancellations be considered.

 

Exceptions to this rule are if the ship is not expected to be able to get back to its next embarkation port, as soon as that is clear, the next trip will be canceled.

 

So, while I fully expect at the very least the next sailing to be canceled, its probable there won't be official word until the ship has been in dock for a few hours.

 

(Side note: from the UST on Princess, I know they have sat phones that are kept charged as part of the emergency systems, so it's very likely the engineering team is in contact with HQ on a regular basis.)

 

When the a/c went out on our Oosterdam cruise, they had to fly the engineers in from Europe because that is where the a/c units were designed/serviced. Depending on where those engines were manufactured (and of course the extent of the damage) it could take the experts a little time to get to Ensenada. :(

[SheriNtexas]

My 9 year old just said "that would be so cool to watch - as long as Grandma wasn't with us - cuz she would be freakin' out!"

 

 

 

love it!!:D