treasure4two Posted November 25, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 25, 2013 A friend of mine is going on her first cruise ever and booked a cruise out of Miami on Dec. 8, 2013, mainly because of the stop in Belize and she was recently told the ship is not stopping there. Anyone know why? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arush5268d Posted November 25, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 25, 2013 What ship? Seems strange they didn't provide a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted November 25, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) New one on me. I am on 2 cruises in December going to Belize. We are still scheduled to go to Belize. Did Carnival tell her this or someone she knows? Edited November 25, 2013 by ready2cruzagain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle1836 Posted November 25, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 25, 2013 aw. I hope your friend gets to go. we loved our stop in Belize this past summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted November 25, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Wooo Hoooo!!! I would be jumping for joy. Can't stand Belize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcwingwalker Posted November 25, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 25, 2013 That's a shame, hope things change. Love to go to Belize:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted November 25, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Wooo Hoooo!!! I would be jumping for joy. Can't stand Belize. I can't say I couldn't stand Belize, but it was scarey as Hell once going outside "the wall". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantocruisemore Posted November 25, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We actually booked our May cruise because of Belize. I just checked the website and the only ship out of Miami on Dec. 8 is the Glory. Is this the one they changed? It now seems to have Costa maya and caymans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted November 25, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We actually booked our May cruise because of Belize. I just checked the website and the only ship out of Miami on Dec. 8 is the Glory. Is this the one they changed? It now seems to have Costa maya and caymans. Some people here have site showing how many ships are at that port on certain days. Could it be too many ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel_Lover28 Posted November 25, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We were on the Glory early November and it stopped in Belize. I don't understand why people don't like Belize. The people were the nicest I have met in all the ports I have been. The tendering was not bad, it was a great experience. Yes - there were people just drinking at port but these people are the ones that don't venture or do not want to experience other culture outside. It rained alot when we were there but otherwise it was great. My kids (young adults) ventured outside the port and they had a wonderful time. Of course, I was too busy shopping and trying to stay dry :D. There may not be alot to do, and it may be not be commercialized but it is how people live. It is a great place to go see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoconutJD Posted November 25, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Sometimes the ship doesn't stop in Belize because of high winds or high seas, as it is a tender port and it's difficult to tender in less-than-perfect conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted November 25, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Sometimes the ship doesn't stop in Belize because of high winds or high seas, as it is a tender port and it's difficult to tender in less-than-perfect conditions. True, but ................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro2448 Posted November 25, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Sometimes the ship doesn't stop in Belize because of high winds or high seas, as it is a tender port and it's difficult to tender in less-than-perfect conditions. That's true, but that would be a last minute decision, not 2 or 3 weeks out. GO MIZZOU!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestgal Posted November 25, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Some people here have site showing how many ships are at that port on certain days. Could it be too many ships? Yes, earlier this year Carnival cancelled ten cruises due to too many ships in port and were concerned with the tender safety and the length of time it would take trying to get so many cruisers in port. They felt they would have to reduce their time there, that's what I read. Edited November 25, 2013 by Midwestgal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted November 25, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We actually booked our May cruise because of Belize. I just checked the website and the only ship out of Miami on Dec. 8 is the Glory. Is this the one they changed? It now seems to have Costa maya and caymans. I am on the Conquest out of Miami on Dec 8th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disney521 Posted November 25, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We also had this change to our January Legend cruise, too many ships in port that day. I must admit we like the change, have been to Belize before and were not impressed, looking forward to Costa Maya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_Diver Posted November 25, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 25, 2013 True, but ................ But? But what? D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleChell Posted November 25, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I have my fingers crossed they cancel it for all ships and add something better. It's a great day to hang on the ship though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantocruisemore Posted November 25, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) I am on the Conquest out of Miami on Dec 8th. I meant to say that's sailing the western itinerary on that date. Conquest on dec. 8 is eastern as are others. Also just checked, on Dec. 11 there are 4 ships listed for Belize. That could be the reason for changing. Edited November 25, 2013 by wantocruisemore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoconutJD Posted November 25, 2013 #20 Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) True, but ................ I wasn't paying attention to the dates. I guess I thought they had already sailed. ;) As others have said, maybe there's a conflict with too many ships. I can't imagine arranging that tender for 3 or 4 ships, it'd be a nightmare. 2 might be doable. Edit: but if Belize will make-or-break the cruise for them, I believe Carnival allows you to cancel without penalty for itinerary changes like this. Edited November 25, 2013 by CoconutJD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_Diver Posted November 25, 2013 #21 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I wasn't paying attention to the dates. I guess I thought they had already sailed. ;) As others have said, maybe there's a conflict with too many ships. I can't imagine arranging that tender for 3 or 4 ships, it'd be a nightmare. 2 might be doable. Edit: but if Belize will make-or-break the cruise for them, I believe Carnival allows you to cancel without penalty for itinerary changes like this. And here I was thinking that Ruthless was being a smart-a$$. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted November 25, 2013 #22 Share Posted November 25, 2013 But? But what? D. see post 13. Mine said but.............referring to the reason being weather and tendering. They haven't even sailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_Diver Posted November 26, 2013 #23 Share Posted November 26, 2013 see post 13. Mine said but.............referring to the reason being weather and tendering. They haven't even sailed. lol d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Kat Posted November 26, 2013 #24 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I just checked my cruise, and we are still stopping in Belize in Jan 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_Diver Posted November 26, 2013 #25 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I just checked my cruise, and we are still stopping in Belize in Jan 2014. We are still stopping there on my Dec 29, 2013 cruise also. Happy dance, as I like this port! D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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