CrusinAgain Posted November 9, 2010 #751 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Well I guess I am another (@*&^(*%&^*% idiot posting questions on a message board....Thank you for all of your infinite wisdom. I don't find you a whatever you said, since many ships are equipped for cell phone service so it isn't a stupid question. The ship we were just on was equipped for Verizon Wireless at 2.49 a minute for cell phones. Haven't checked Carnival's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmel Posted November 9, 2010 #752 Share Posted November 9, 2010 ...and you could still wash up in the sink using the infamous HO's bath method.....;) Great minds think alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgm61 Posted November 9, 2010 #753 Share Posted November 9, 2010 My comcast news says they may not get to Ensenada til tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upandadam Posted November 9, 2010 #754 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I don't wish to be an alarmist but I am really surprised that Carnival is not pressing all of their west coast fleet into service to pick up passengers in Ensenada for disembarkation in Long Beach. I would want to know how tight security will be for the caravans of buses that will be headed to the U.S. I'm not thinking illegal aliens - but more drug cartels who are beyond out and out war with not only each other but the Mexican government as well. Cruising attractive beach resort ports on the western coast just ain't the same as being an attractive target in the middle of no man's land in the desert. I really don't mean to sound alarmist -- but the hairs on the back of my head are standing up as I had been considering this very cruise again for summer of 2011 with my nieces. Carnival -- are you listening??? lol. Are you serious? Take their west coast fleet and transfer the Splendor's passengers disrupting every ship on the west coast? Is Carnival to comp every passenger on the west coast in all ships? That would truly be a nightmare. The Splendor's passengers will be fine being bused from Encinada. They do it all the time. It's Mexico, not Afghanistan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted November 9, 2010 #755 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I don't find you a whatever you said, since many ships are equipped for cell phone service so it isn't a stupid question. The ship we were just on was equipped for Verizon Wireless at 2.49 a minute for cell phones. Haven't checked Carnival's. Do those MANY SHIPS have power? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted November 9, 2010 #756 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I don't wish to be an alarmist but I am really surprised that Carnival is not pressing all of their west coast fleet into service to pick up passengers in Ensenada for disembarkation in Long Beach. I would want to know how tight security will be for the caravans of buses that will be headed to the U.S. I'm not thinking illegal aliens - but more drug cartels who are beyond out and out war with not only each other but the Mexican government as well. Cruising attractive beach resort ports on the western coast just ain't the same as being an attractive target in the middle of no man's land in the desert. I really don't mean to sound alarmist -- but the hairs on the back of my head are standing up as I had been considering this very cruise again for summer of 2011 with my nieces. Carnival -- are you listening??? Today the Paradise is in Catalina. Tomorrow it will be in Ensenada. What would Carnival do with 5,000 passengers on a ship designed for 2,000 passengers? The Spirit is in Manzanillo today. Tomorrow it starts heading back to San Diego. Same question, how would a ship designed for 2,100 handle 5,000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 9, 2010 #757 Share Posted November 9, 2010 lol. That would truly be a nightmare. The Splendor's passengers will be fine being bused from Encinada. They do it all the time. It's Mexico, not Afghanistan. That made me laugh out loud....need to clean my screen of coffee now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redheada Posted November 9, 2010 #758 Share Posted November 9, 2010 LOL You know I love this board because I get all kinds of amazing information. I like to consider myself somewhat of resourceful person who may not have all the answers but I am thankful for a place like this when I do have questions. It is beyond me why people use a travel forum to slam other people, be sarcastic, insulting and not only bully and put people down but treat them like they are stupid because they didnt have the answer in the first place. I didnt know you had to be exactly 55 MILES from a cell phone tower. All I know is that I have been out in the middle of the ocean before and damn if I am not getting emails from work on my Blackberry. Hense the question and the fact that I do think it is surprising that not one little blip of information has come thru from a passenger on the Splendor in this day and age and it is a reminder of the fact that these people are stranded out in the middle of the ocean, hours from help. I am one that believes ANY QUESTION is a GOOD question. Half the fun is finding out the answer.....or perhaps being SCOLDED the answer from a fellow CC member... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted November 9, 2010 #759 Share Posted November 9, 2010 There is a group of magic afftionados on board this week. I imagine they have been pressed into service by John to help keep the pax entertained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusinAgain Posted November 9, 2010 #760 Share Posted November 9, 2010 All this talk about passports, seriously does anyone really think in this type of situation the U.S. citizens won't be allowed to return home? I have a passport BTW but there are so many posts about passports on this thread and they should have gotten one instead of thinking about how the passengers are coping with this situation and how you would cope. We can sit here all cozy and think we would be fine but realistically do you think last night was pretty for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgm61 Posted November 9, 2010 #761 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I imagine that it will be a mad panic to get off the ship. Everyone will have to pack up their belongings and get ready to disembark without AC or elevators. It will be hard on some people with physical limitations. I just hope that everyone stays calm and cooperates. There will be complainers, but I hope they wait to do that once they get home, and not incite others into a panic. The whole situation is bad enough without some loudmouth voicing his/her useless opinions. They should do a deck by deck with no cutting. period. just like you were in school, to get everyone out safely. There would be more than enough staff to help with peoples luggage. Now if everyone crowds in and acts stupid it will cause a problem. Everyone will get off the ship. They need to be nice to one another this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrdsb4 Posted November 9, 2010 #762 Share Posted November 9, 2010 lol. Are you serious? Take their west coast fleet and transfer the Splendor's passengers disrupting every ship on the west coast? Is Carnival to comp every passenger on the west coast in all ships? That would truly be a nightmare. The Splendor's passengers will be fine being bused from Encinada. They do it all the time. It's Mexico, not Afghanistan. Totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggierail Posted November 9, 2010 #763 Share Posted November 9, 2010 The Paradise returns friday morning. Either the Splendor or Paradise may have to go to San Pedro or S.D.:confused: Carbival has used San Pedro many times in the past and I'm booked on Spirit from San Pedro next December for a Hawaii cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted November 9, 2010 #764 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I don't find you a whatever you said, since many ships are equipped for cell phone service so it isn't a stupid question. The ship we were just on was equipped for Verizon Wireless at 2.49 a minute for cell phones. Haven't checked Carnival's. It is true, most ships do offer cell phone service - when they have electricity to spare. Not when they are running on emergency power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyattcruiser Posted November 9, 2010 #765 Share Posted November 9, 2010 All this talk about passports, seriously does anyone really think in this type of situation the U.S. citizens won't be allowed to return home? I have a passport BTW but there are so many posts about passports on this thread and they should have gotten one instead of thinking about how the passengers are coping with this situation and how you would cope. We can sit here all cozy and think we would be fine but realistically do you think last night was pretty for them? Passports will be a non issue......just lucky they are not going thru the border on a Sunday......now that would be a real nightmare......... They should do a deck by deck with no cutting. period. just like you were in school, to get everyone out safely. There would be more than enough staff to help with peoples luggage. Now if everyone crowds in and acts stupid it will cause a problem. Everyone will get off the ship. They need to be nice to one another this time. ROFLMAO!!! In a perfect world:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 9, 2010 #766 Share Posted November 9, 2010 LOL You know I love this board because I get all kinds of amazing information. I like to consider myself somewhat of resourceful person who may not have all the answers but I am thankful for a place like this when I do have questions. It is beyond me why people use a travel forum to slam other people, be sarcastic, insulting and not only bully and put people down but treat them like they are stupid because they didnt have the answer in the first place. I didnt know you had to be exactly 55 MILES from a cell phone tower. All I know is that I have been out in the middle of the ocean before and damn if I am not getting emails from work on my Blackberry. Hense the question and the fact that I do think it is surprising that not one little blip of information has come thru from a passenger on the Splendor in this day and age and it is a reminder of the fact that these people are stranded out in the middle of the ocean, hours from help. I am one that believes ANY QUESTION is a GOOD question. Half the fun is finding out the answer.....or perhaps being SCOLDED the answer from a fellow CC member... Your question was valid, no harm no foul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted November 9, 2010 #767 Share Posted November 9, 2010 There is a group of magic afftionados on board this week. I imagine they have been pressed into service by John to help keep the pax entertained. If so, they are probably brushing up on their disappearing tricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted November 9, 2010 #768 Share Posted November 9, 2010 All this talk about passports, seriously does anyone really think in this type of situation the U.S. citizens won't be allowed to return home? Of course they will be allowed in. There will just be a delay. Of how long, I don't know. But there is a reason for having a passport, and it is not just so the government can get a picture of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted November 9, 2010 #769 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Passports will be a non issue...... Really? Then why bother getting one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmel Posted November 9, 2010 #770 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I imagine that it will be a mad panic to get off the ship. Everyone will have to pack up their belongings and get ready to disembark without AC or elevators. It will be hard on some people with physical limitations. I just hope that everyone stays calm and cooperates. There will be complainers, but I hope they wait to do that once they get home, and not incite others into a panic. The whole situation is bad enough without some loudmouth voicing his/her useless opinions. They should do a deck by deck with no cutting. period. just like you were in school, to get everyone out safely. There would be more than enough staff to help with peoples luggage. Now if everyone crowds in and acts stupid it will cause a problem. Everyone will get off the ship. They need to be nice to one another this time. Sorry if this has been answered but are the elevators considered the 'bare minimum' of power? In other words, with the elevators be working when all of these poor people try to lug their baggage out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samscruiser Posted November 9, 2010 #771 Share Posted November 9, 2010 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyattcruiser Posted November 9, 2010 #772 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Really? Then why bother getting one? Me personally:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chasinraynbowz Posted November 9, 2010 #773 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Of course they will be allowed in. There will just be a delay. Of how long, I don't know. But there is a reason for having a passport, and it is not just so the government can get a picture of you. I doubt there will even be a delay. They will have no problem getting across the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhxRain Posted November 9, 2010 #774 Share Posted November 9, 2010 ......it is not just so the government can get a picture of you. OH GOOD! 'Cause I hate my passport picture! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted November 9, 2010 #775 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Sorry if this has been answered but are the elevators considered the 'bare minimum' of power? In other words, with the elevators be working when all of these poor people try to lug their baggage out? mostly likely, by law (think ADA) they are required to have atleast one elevator hooked up so disabled passengers can use them in a case of emergency when there is no main power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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