Brizzygirl Posted January 25, 2011 #26 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Channel 7 news last night said they would be working on the ship 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I hope that's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath00 Posted January 25, 2011 #27 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Channel 7 news last night said they would be working on the ship 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I hope that's true. That's not unusual. They always work 24/7 on all ships in drydock because drydock time is extremely $$$$$$$$$$$ and limited. There was a great documentary on Learning Channel last year about drydocks and cruise ships. It's amazing what they overhauled in that brief week they had the Sea Princess. Does anyone know how long Splendor is scheduled to be in drydock now? K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlendedFamily Posted January 25, 2011 #28 Share Posted January 25, 2011 That's not unusual. They always work 24/7 on all ships in drydock because drydock time is extremely $$$$$$$$$$$ and limited. There was a great documentary on Learning Channel last year about drydocks and cruise ships. It's amazing what they overhauled in that brief week they had the Sea Princess. Does anyone know how long Splendor is scheduled to be in drydock now? K All the local (SF) news outlets are saying one month -- which I think they are saying based on being ready for 2/20. However, one would think that it would need to leave SF 5-7 days prior to that in order to do some final sea trials before docking on Long Beach. I've also received emails from Carnival saying things like "2 weeks of sea trials", which would mean it would only be in dry dock for about 2 weeks and then be set loose to test everything that was installed. Who really knows the reality. I just hope my ass is on it come 2/20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njoyndride Posted January 25, 2011 Author #29 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Was she still listing to one side? It looked a bit like it from one of the photos but could be just me. Thanks for the great pix, BTW! Love the NBC news camera shots. ;) Thanks for all the nice comps you guys. I didn't notice a list at all! LOL! and probably the only one wearing flip flops! LOL I wondered what that slapping sound was! All the local (SF) news outlets are saying one month -- which I think they are saying based on being ready for 2/20. However, one would think that it would need to leave SF 5-7 days prior to that in order to do some final sea trials before docking on Long Beach. I've also received emails from Carnival saying things like "2 weeks of sea trials", which would mean it would only be in dry dock for about 2 weeks and then be set loose to test everything that was installed. Who really knows the reality. I just hope my ass is on it come 2/20. The dock schedule shows it there until the 15th, maybe you can catch a ride down to Long Beach ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath00 Posted January 25, 2011 #30 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Who really knows the reality. I just hope my ass is on it come 2/20. Oh, your a$$ will be on it. You'll just be part of the "sea trials." LOL. San Diego can handle her again should the need arise. ;) Just booked her for Xmas 2011 instead of the Disney Wonder, which we just hated this weekend on the 2n cruise to "nowhere." Here's hoping she passes the tests and does well for the next 10 or so months. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capndinghy Posted January 25, 2011 #31 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Those Antonov's are not cheap to Charter. A few years ago an airline had to replace a Rolls Royce Trent Engine in Argentina. The engine was so big the Antonov was the only airplane it would fit in. The Russians (or whoever were operating this thing) wanted a cool $1 Million to fly the engine from Texas to Argentina. The crafty airline then figured out how to break the engine in half, fly it in a chartered 747 to Argentina, then reassemble it in Argentina..thus telling the Russians never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlendedFamily Posted January 26, 2011 #32 Share Posted January 26, 2011 The dock schedule shows it there until the 15th, maybe you can catch a ride down to Long Beach ;). Good to know. Someone please post if the 15th changes. But that sounds about right -- if she leaves SF on the 15th, gets down to Long Beach around the 16th/17th, then they stock up and prepare for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlendedFamily Posted January 26, 2011 #33 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Oh, your a$$ will be on it. You'll just be part of the "sea trials." Sadly true... "Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a Carnival trip. That started from the Long Beach port aboard this splendor ship... The mate was a might sailor man, the cruise director brave and sure... 3000 passengers set sail that day for a seven day cruise... a seven day cruise...." :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willbcruisin Posted January 26, 2011 #34 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Nice!! She is a beautiful ship and the pictures are really beautiful Thanks so much for sharing! The plane and the engine pics..........beyond cool:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted January 26, 2011 #35 Share Posted January 26, 2011 This evening I've enjoyed watching the video feed of the Carnival Splendor work going on, and it definitely is a busy place with lots of craines moving this way and that beside the ship. Too bad the aft area is blocked for viewing, in case they bring in equipment to do cutting for engine replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njoyndride Posted January 26, 2011 Author #36 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Sadly true... "Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a Carnival trip. That started from the Long Beach port aboard this splendor ship... The mate was a might sailor man, the cruise director brave and sure... 3000 passengers set sail that day for a seven day cruise... a seven day cruise...." :D I love Bay Area people...we're so clever!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted January 26, 2011 #37 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Thanks for the pictures and the links everyone! Can't wait for my Splendor B2B starting in 32 days! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwick Posted January 26, 2011 #38 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'm not on her until May...figure she should be really good by then...but I have been following all of this since this IS my ship. With that said, does anyone have a link to the news stories and is there a Web Cam of the area she is docked? It was fun to see her at the dock in San Diego, and news coverage of her taking off was fun to see. Then with the pictures posted here....I just want to keep up on the story. It's feeding my excitement with my first ever cruise. Thanks everyone for a job well done! Diana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrea63 Posted January 26, 2011 #39 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Excellent shots! Thanks for taking the time to post them. SF is such a beautiful port to cruise into. We can't wait to be cruising back on her in April! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB48 Posted January 27, 2011 #40 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I have 3 days of meetings in SF starting today. I'm on the 19th floor of a building right near AT&T park and guess what is right outside the window :) Well not right outside. Based on the crane movement, it appears the repairs are on the port side of Splendor which is unfortunatly the side away from the shore. I'm going to wander over there probably on Friday but I don't expect to be able to see much. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzmarie Posted January 27, 2011 #41 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Those are awesome pictures of the Splendor! I am in SF also and can't wait to go to the piers and see! Sailing in July on the Splendor and can't wait! Thanks so much! Suzmarie:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill6 Posted January 27, 2011 #42 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Nice pics. Thanks for posting them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dar06win Posted January 27, 2011 #43 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Nice pics. Thanks for posting them Hill6-Debbie and Mike....new to messaging on here and don't mean to change the topic for everyone else on this thread but I would like to know how to get ahold of you regarding the Destiny. I had posted a reply to the great photos you had on here for that cruise but think it may be buried a bit since you had done that last year.....I am traveling on it this April in the same room. Thanks Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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