Cindy Posted May 6, 2013 #701 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I'm D+ and had to print my own. I went to Walgreens and bought a travel tooth care kit--actually 2 of them for $1 each. It has a small tube of toothpaste, a tooth brush and cover. What's important is the packaging. A nice plastic case just the size for luggage tags. Attach it with a cable tie and I'm good to go. Tucker in Texas That's a great idea! I have some reuseable tag holders I purchased on Amazon, but your method is much more economical!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted May 6, 2013 #702 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Let the speculation commence...I just saw this on the HAL board. I can't imagine they would bring a ship to this market to do 7-Night Caribbean cruises. There's too much competition, and that's not really HAL's bread and butter. Maybe we might have an option for longer cruises from Galveston!:) I’m looking around the HAL website and on their employment page, it says they are hiring for Pier Agents in Galveston. Is HAL coming to Galveston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted May 6, 2013 #703 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Let the speculation commence...I just saw this on the HAL board. I can't imagine they would bring a ship to this market to do 7-Night Caribbean cruises. There's too much competition, and that's not really HAL's bread and butter. Maybe we might have an option for longer cruises from Galveston!:) WOW and I thought Galveston ship issues were settled?? Interesting for sure! Thanks Blackjack2 and Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted May 6, 2013 #704 Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) Curiosity got the better of me, so I went on a little seek & find mission on HAL's website. Here's what I found (I didn't copy the whole thing), and I put the most intriguing line in bold red type: Job Title: Pier Agent Department: S/Ops Galveston - Meet & Greet Company: Galveston Shore Operations State/Province: Texas City: Galveston Position Type: Year Round Edited May 6, 2013 by Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfpccc Posted May 6, 2013 #705 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Curiosity got the better of me, so I went on a little seek & find mission on HAL's website. Here's what I found (I didn't copy the whole thing), and I put the most intriguing line in bold red type: Job Title: Pier Agent Department: S/Ops Galveston - Meet & Greet Company: Galveston Shore Operations State/Province: Texas City: Galveston Position Type: Year Round Cindy, a pier agent at the Carnival terminal told us they were actually employed by and paid by HAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted May 6, 2013 #706 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Cindy, a pier agent at the Carnival terminal told us they were actually employed by and paid by HAL. Thanks for bursting my bubble, Carla!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted May 6, 2013 #707 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks for bursting my bubble, Carla!;) :eek::eek::eek::eek: Mine too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfpccc Posted May 6, 2013 #708 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks for bursting my bubble, Carla!;) I'm sorry!! I would love to see more cruise ships with longer itineraries out of Galveston also. Have you checked out the Seranade of the Seas out of New Orleans? Some really good prices for itinerary going to Nassau, Key West and Coco Cay. We may try it next Jan when the Navigator is in dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayb Posted May 6, 2013 #709 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hey, new announcement: NAVIGATOR WILL SAIL YEAR ROUND FROM GALVESTON BEGINNING FEB. OF 2014. !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted May 6, 2013 #710 Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) I'm sorry!! I would love to see more cruise ships with longer itineraries out of Galveston also. Have you checked out the Seranade of the Seas out of New Orleans? Some really good prices for itinerary going to Nassau, Key West and Coco Cay. We may try it next Jan when the Navigator is in dry dock. We're actually booked on the Serenade...in 2015!:eek: We thought it would be something different, and believe it or not I've never been to New Orleans! I was momentarily excited that HAL might be coming to Galveston to do some longer itineraries...I would probably book it immediately. However, I also realized over the weekend that as much as we loved our HAL cruise in the fall, at this point it's hard for me to think about booking a cruise with anybody other than Royal Caribbean or Celebrity. I like my perks and discounts too much!:o For me to do something different it's going to be an itinerary that entices me. Edited May 6, 2013 by Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancher Dave Posted May 6, 2013 #711 Share Posted May 6, 2013 We're actually booked on the Serenade...in 2015!:eek: We thought it would be something different, and believe it or not I've never been to New Orleans! I was momentarily excited that HAL might be coming to Galveston to do some longer itineraries...I would probably book it immediately. However, I also realized over the weekend that as much as we loved our HAL cruise in the fall, at this point it's hard for me to think about booking a cruise with anybody other than Royal Caribbean or Celebrity. I like my perks and discounts too much!:o For me to do something different it's going to be an itinerary that entices me. Wow so close and never to NOLA. Dw I think picked bigger planes this time to avoid terminal B this week after being in middle of shooting last week. Interesting info dug up about HAL possibly here full time. Would be nice if Frey come and run ten to fourteen night sailings out of here on a long term basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserdudebobby8 Posted May 6, 2013 #712 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Welcome to The Galveston, Texas "Cruise Cam" Watch Group (Part 3). :D If you enjoy watching Mariner of the Seas arrive and depart on the Galveston.com webcams, you have come to the right place! If you have never heard of the Galveston Cruise Cam, here is the link: http://www.galveston.com/webcams/ This is the thread we will be using for the 2012/2013 season. Who wants to be a part of our group? Join today! :) Thanks for posting, loving the webcam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted May 11, 2013 #713 Share Posted May 11, 2013 There may be some cabin number changes and some slight location changes on Navigator after her refurb. I spoke with a C&A rep two days ago who confirmed this. Obviously, the cabin catagory will be what you have paid for, but it may not be where you thought it would be. This can apparently be in all catagories. She advised that some people have already been notified of changes. We are on NOS Feb. 23 for a family cruise and on the May 6 cruise to Costa Maya. No way to know when anyone will be notifed of any changes to their cabin. The rep said, as changes were finalized, notifications will go out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricketts Posted May 12, 2013 #714 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We're actually booked on the Serenade...in 2015!:eek: We thought it would be something different, and believe it or not I've never been to New Orleans! I was momentarily excited that HAL might be coming to Galveston to do some longer itineraries...I would probably book it immediately. However, I also realized over the weekend that as much as we loved our HAL cruise in the fall, at this point it's hard for me to think about booking a cruise with anybody other than Royal Caribbean or Celebrity. I like my perks and discounts too much!:o For me to do something different it's going to be an itinerary that entices me. Cindy, you will love Serenade and NOLA! We've been on Serenade twice and will be on Jewel next week - love the Radiance class. The windows and view in the concierge lounge are terrific and the view from the thermal suite in the spa is equally wonderful. Plan to do a couple of nights pre-cruise in New Orleans so you can take advantage of all the awesome restaurants and music (be sure to get tickets for Preservation Hall and stop at Pat O'Brien's). Deedee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted May 19, 2013 #715 Share Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) FYI Navigator TA to Galveston in November showing D2 balcony cabins for $629 Senior/Military etc rate. Wow. Edited May 19, 2013 by pspercy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstelly Posted May 19, 2013 #716 Share Posted May 19, 2013 FYI Navigator TA to Galveston in November showing D2 balcony cabins for $629 Senior/Military etc rate. Wow. What a great deal! Thanks for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted May 26, 2013 #717 Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) With Carnival's Triumph returning in June, it appears Carnival is intending to make as big a splash as possible.....They are even taking their senior Cruise DIrector (John Heald) off the St Petersburg, Russian itinerary to fly to Galveston and take the first departure. Been a rough road for them these past months, hope all goes well. A healthy cruise industry benefits all of us cruise folks. Edited May 26, 2013 by TEXASMUNK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dplusd Posted May 26, 2013 #718 Share Posted May 26, 2013 FYI Navigator TA to Galveston in November showing D2 balcony cabins for $629 Senior/Military etc rate. Wow. I saw this price and had to book it! After I booked it, I found there is also a C&A Savings Certificate for $225 off the booking. I almost felt guilty when I called to have it applied! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted May 26, 2013 #719 Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) I saw this price and had to book it! After I booked it, I found there is also a C&A Savings Certificate for $225 off the booking. I almost felt guilty when I called to have it applied! Yes our Repo Rome to Barcelona and TA Barcelona to Galveston groups jumped all over that pricing on a superior balcony. Two fellow cruisers let their corner balconies go. Now the the pricing has jumped way backup. Hoping the repo will drop again? A guarantee balcony was 699 and now 729. The started out at in the 900+ range. Glad you got it and thanks to pspercy!! Also glad the Triumph is back with its benefits to area! Edited May 26, 2013 by ssb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Teen Posted May 29, 2013 Author #720 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Does anyone know when the Triumph will return to Galveston? I know her first sailing is on June 13th, but I'm wondering if she will return a day or two early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudyard Posted May 29, 2013 #721 Share Posted May 29, 2013 (edited) Does anyone know when the Triumph will return to Galveston? I know her first sailing is on June 13th, but I'm wondering if she will return a day or two early. All I've heard is that John Heald, Carnival's senior Cruise Director is supposed to be in Galveston on the 12th. Don't know if that means they will arrive that morning or earlier. I know that vesselfinder.com will post a ships ETA to it's next destination. Right now Triumph still shows as arriving in Freeport on May 11th. I guess they will update that once they know when she will be leaving there for here. Edited May 29, 2013 by Rudyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted June 9, 2013 #722 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Yes, Heald is going to be the Cruise Director for at least the first sailing. With the ship having been not only mechanically repaired, but also "enhanced" smart marketing move by Carnival to bring in the "big gun" to welcome the ship back to Galveston. Just think in 5 months Galveston will be busy ..full time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Teen Posted June 10, 2013 Author #723 Share Posted June 10, 2013 According to Marine Traffic, The Triumph is returning tomorrow (the 11th) at around 9am. Always give or take a few hours, though. Triumph departs on Thursday for the first time since this mess. If I remember correctly, one of my former classmates said she will be cruising on Triumph sometime this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted June 10, 2013 #724 Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) Scrolled through today's WOW sale departures.....Navigator was not on the list. Guess it is selling well enough they do not have to discount any further....at least right now. Edited June 10, 2013 by TEXASMUNK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingoncruiser Posted June 10, 2013 #725 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Hello to all my Galveston cam watchers. We are headed to Alaska once again next Monday on the Norwegian Sun on a b to b. WOW, are they giving away rooms on the ship. We upgraded to a balcony room for $719pp. Our cabin we are giving up on the inside is $379pp. You can't go to the Caribbean for those prices as some rooms are $299pp. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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