MrSnarkyPants Posted March 24, 2014 #176 Share Posted March 24, 2014 "The Port of Galveston has been allowed limited traffic but only for cruise ships. The Coast Guard said that there were 43 outbound and 38 inbound vessels stuck in the shipping channels waiting for vessel traffic to resume. The Coast Guard is also looking to opening up Galveston-Bolivar Ferry traffic." [url]http://www.galvestondailynews.com/free/article_49171786-b37d-11e3-bdb6-001a4bcf6878.html[/url] Press conference coming up at the top of the hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec2007w3boys Posted March 24, 2014 #177 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Friends of ours on the Magic, they are at the safety briefing now. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsGetWet! Posted March 24, 2014 #178 Share Posted March 24, 2014 [quote name='MrSnarkyPants']"The Port of Galveston has been allowed limited traffic but only for cruise ships. The Coast Guard said that there were 43 outbound and 38 inbound vessels stuck in the shipping channels waiting for vessel traffic to resume. The Coast Guard is also looking to opening up Galveston-Bolivar Ferry traffic." [URL]http://www.galvestondailynews.com/free/article_49171786-b37d-11e3-bdb6-001a4bcf6878.html[/URL] Press conference coming up at the top of the hour.[/quote] Yep, had read that from the Galveston Daily News site - what doesn't seem clear is if they'll make the same exceptions for outbound cruise ships as they made for inbound. Inbound you have the issue of thousands of passengers due to disembark and with flights and land-based commitments, as well as likely dwindling food/drink provisions. Outbound is a different case. Will be good to hear what's said at the press conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txponycruiser Posted March 24, 2014 #179 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Triumph appears to be moving along side the Magic and just saw exhaust from the Magic. Hopefully, someone will be moving out soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted March 24, 2014 #180 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) [quote name='idlenote']Normally outbound has the priority. Need the berths empty before you bring the inbound.[/quote] Normally so; what helps Magic is Triumph can't disembark her guests until she's moved ... she's apparently just sitting waiting. There are millions of dollars of oil waiting to enter - at some point you have to weigh that cost vs cruise ships, that's what I should've said. Edited March 24, 2014 by sppunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chmie Posted March 24, 2014 #181 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I sympathize with the cruisers that have been impacted by this oil spill. Since this incident is no fault of Carnival one should not expect any offers from Carnival other than a credit if the cruise is shortened or ports have to missed due to late departure. I give kudos to Princess for their offer. I agree with purchasing travel insurance but you can be sure the insurance company will look at every exception and loophole to avoid paying on the policy. Hope everyone gets safely home and those boarding have a great cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txponycruiser Posted March 24, 2014 #182 Share Posted March 24, 2014 They're pulling in the ropes on the Magic and the Triumph is turning around. Moving out or just switching positions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1313steve Posted March 24, 2014 #183 Share Posted March 24, 2014 The Magic is underway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted March 24, 2014 #184 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) Magic just finished with muster, but still no word on when they'll be leaving the port officially. Edited March 24, 2014 by sppunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dljones Posted March 24, 2014 #185 Share Posted March 24, 2014 She is pulling out now at 2:30 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsGetWet! Posted March 24, 2014 #186 Share Posted March 24, 2014 [quote name='txponycruiser']They're pulling in the ropes on the Magic and the Triumph is turning around. Moving out or just switching positions?[/quote] [quote name='1313steve']The Magic is underway[/quote] That was my thought too - truly underway as in leaving, or just switching places so Triumph can disembark passengers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted March 24, 2014 #187 Share Posted March 24, 2014 [quote name='LetsGetWet!']That was my thought too - truly underway as in leaving, or just switching places so Triumph can disembark passengers?[/quote] Parents just said they didn't they haven't heard any word about actually leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsGetWet! Posted March 24, 2014 #188 Share Posted March 24, 2014 [quote name='sppunk']Parents just said they didn't they haven't heard any word about actually leaving.[/quote] What I was afraid of - Magic might not be leaving at all, just being moved out of the way for Triumph to allow its passengers off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobar Posted March 24, 2014 #189 Share Posted March 24, 2014 The Magic just sailed out!!:cool: Thank God..I sail on her next Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txponycruiser Posted March 24, 2014 #190 Share Posted March 24, 2014 [quote name='LetsGetWet!']What I was afraid of - Magic might not be leaving at all, just being moved out of the way for Triumph to allow its passengers off.[/QUOTE] That's what it looks like. Just swapped docks. I feel for everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrya72 Posted March 24, 2014 #191 Share Posted March 24, 2014 From JH: As a result of the oil spill, we are required to conduct some additional cleaning to the ship's hull before we depart. In order to do this, we will be moving to a different pier to allow the Carnival Triumph to use our terminal so they can commence with their disembarkation and embarkation process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1313steve Posted March 24, 2014 #192 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Yep, she's mooring at another pier. Talk about a cruise to nowhere!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airshipmatt Posted March 24, 2014 #193 Share Posted March 24, 2014 From Carnivals Facebook: Update Carnival Triumph: Due to a delay in transitioning the Carnival Triumph to Cruise Terminal 1, I’m sorry to say, we will now have to move back our embarkation times. Therefore, check-in for your cruise is now scheduled from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. For your comfort and convenience and since seating and parking is limited, we ask that you please not arrive prior to 5:30 PM in order to allow guests from the previous voyage to make their way out of the cruise terminal. Once again, we're very sorry for this delay and thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you aboard. That's the official message and once again my thanks to all of you on board and waiting to board for your patience and I promise the crew on both ships are ready to give you the best of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLHyatt Posted March 24, 2014 #194 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I hope everyone enjoyed their 7 day tour of Beautiful Galveston Harbor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbecky Posted March 24, 2014 #195 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I hope they are able to leave soon! I am nervous we sail on her next Sunday, hope everything is good to go then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted March 24, 2014 #196 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Parents called back, they're leaving pretty soon so sayeth the captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfing Dan Posted March 24, 2014 #197 Share Posted March 24, 2014 This is a really smart move. Move Magic to the banana dock for hull cleaning. Allow Triumph to dock at Terminal 1 for disembark and embark. This is the least possible interruption to the thousands of travelers involved. If you look at the web cam of the Lido deck on the Magic, you will see that they are already partying. If life gives you lemons, search out the person that life has given vodka and go forth the best that you are able. Appears to be a brilliant movement of ships. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjlermer Posted March 24, 2014 #198 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Just posted that more oil was found. No one leaving today. Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted March 24, 2014 #199 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Navigator, Magic and Triumph are still in port in Galveston and Caribbean Princess is in port at Bayport as of 5:08 pm. Today is not looking good. Earlier today this was posted on KHOU.com: [url]http://www.khou.com/news/local/Cruise-Ships-at-a-standstill-as-oil-spill-cleanup-continues-251914981.html[/url]. Definitely not good news to the four cruise ships stuck in port. Sometimes vacations don't go well. The key is to take the lemons and make lemonade. One has to be resilient in this life as nothing is guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols_159 Posted March 24, 2014 Author #200 Share Posted March 24, 2014 [quote name='kjlermer']Just posted that more oil was found. No one leaving today. Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk[/QUOTE] Oh no... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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