Cruzer2014 Posted March 25, 2014 #226 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnarkyPants Posted March 25, 2014 #227 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I would be surprised if either Magic or Triumph left today. Interesting article about the spot the accident occurred: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Collision-spot-a-hub-of-cargo-activity-5344722.php?t=10e2a9813bb05374ef&t=10e2a9813b71a55ddb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfing Dan Posted March 25, 2014 #228 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The Pier 23 Galvestonweb cam shows transport busses outside the Terminal looking like they expect people to be disembarking soon. This is bad in every way. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted March 25, 2014 #229 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Unfortunately, since we are not docked at a passenger cruise terminal, we are not yet able to determine when guests can debark. We will update guests as soon as we have more information. Ow.that has to be miserable for some people who might have to take unexpected days off of work/school/etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzer2014 Posted March 25, 2014 #230 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) I hate seeing all the birds that lost their life due to this too. So sad all around Edited March 25, 2014 by Cruzer2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nannylovestravel Posted March 25, 2014 #231 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Not a good situation for everyone on vacation...but the cruise lines have all stepped up and offered a good compromise. Remember it's not their fault! My hope is the poor over worked crew get a break and can rest for a few days!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols_159 Posted March 25, 2014 Author #232 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Besides the passengers the crew are gonna be the ones who get the shaft this week.. At least the ones who depend on tips Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted March 25, 2014 #233 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Not a good situation for everyone on vacation...but the cruise lines have all stepped up and offered a good compromise. Remember it's not their fault! My hope is the poor over worked crew get a break and can rest for a few days!! The only downside to that is if they are not working they are not getting their tips. I think that if I were onboard and decided to disembark and take their offer that I would tell them to leave the tips on the account. I am sure they are going to come up short on their money for this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec2007w3boys Posted March 25, 2014 #234 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Yes, but they have outright cancelled their cruise. Last I saw (I might have missed it) Carnival is still waiting to see if they can cruise or not. That is still true. Friends of mine are still on the ship waiting - it is a quiet ship this morning. A line of buses took whoever wanted to leave back to the terminal starting early this am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbecky Posted March 25, 2014 #235 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I read online at abc13 Houston, they are really hoping to open the Houston ship channel today! Fingers crossed! Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_L Posted March 25, 2014 #236 Share Posted March 25, 2014 That is still true. Friends of mine are still on the ship waiting - it is a quiet ship this morning. A line of buses took whoever wanted to leave back to the terminal starting early this am. I have friends on the ship, too! I wonder if they have met your friends? :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted March 25, 2014 #237 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) RCCL are also in Galveston and a short walk to the Strand area. Perhaps Carnival will do the same. Though one ship is not at a cruise pier. Edited March 25, 2014 by Galveston Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny1 Posted March 25, 2014 #238 Share Posted March 25, 2014 It would be a nightmare getting your luggage if you were leaving early unless you carried all your luggage on. Sad day for the cruisers but hoping they make the best of it.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITK79 Posted March 25, 2014 #239 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) The Magic has moved from it's pier and appears to be underway. Anyone know if this is a pier change or if it has been cleared to leave? Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk 4 Edited March 25, 2014 by ITK79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_L Posted March 25, 2014 #240 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The Magic has moved from it's pier and appears to be underway. Anyone know if this is a pier change or if it has been cleared to leave? Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk 4 According to friends on the Magic they are pulling away from the dock to clean around the ship. The Coast Guard flew over the channel and it is still closed. A lot of passengers debarked this morning. If they can leave by 11am they can still make it to Grand Cayman and Cozumel, but that isn't looking good. Lots of busses lined up on the dock right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1kaper Posted March 25, 2014 #241 Share Posted March 25, 2014 According to friends on the Magic they are pulling away from the dock to clean around the ship. The Coast Guard flew over the channel and it is still closed. A lot of passengers debarked this morning. If they can leave by 11am they can still make it to Grand Cayman and Cozumel, but that isn't looking good. Lots of busses lined up on the dock right now. Yes, JH just posted this " And here is the latest news from Galveston: Currently the Port of Galveston remains closed to all ship traffic. Earlier this morning, the USCG dispatched helicopters over the affected area in the channel to evaluate whether it is safe to allow ship passage. We will keep guests updated on their findings as soon as we know more information. Additionally, we will complete the cleaning of the oil on the ship's hull that is required by local authorities. Those guests who electe...d not to sail are currently disembarking. Carnival Triumph If all goes well, and receive approval to depart later today by 5:00 pm, we will proceed with our plans to visit Cozumel on Thursday. As a result of this change, you will receive a one day prorated refund within two weeks and a 25% future cruise discount. Carnival Magic If all goes well, and we receive approval to sail by 11:00AM, we will proceed to visit Grand Cayman with a 6 hour call. Alternatively, if we cannot sail by this time we will need to replace our call to Grand Cayman with a call to Progresso. Our visit to Cozumel will remain as scheduled. As a result of this change, you will receive a two day prorated refund within two weeks. If the itinerary changes further guests will also receive a 25% future cruise discount. Please note the Carnival Magic will need to turn around to complete the cleaning. The crew are doing what they always do in making sure the guests despite all of this are having a great time. more news soon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbecky Posted March 25, 2014 #242 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I just got breaking news abc13 Houston they reopened ship channel to ship barge traffic. Hopefully back up running soon. Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidenspoppy Posted March 25, 2014 #243 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Currently I am sitting on Lido of Magic enjoying breakfast. Although I wish we were out to sea that is not the case and it is NOT Carnivals fault. They have been very accommodating and more than generous so far. The ship is beautiful and the crew is amazing, we also have a grand view of the tractor and truck storage area on pier. Some chose to leave that is their prerogative we are staying as we would rather be here than at home. All of you who think you know what is going on don't have a clue and your time and energy would be better spent doing something besides speculating and arguing over something you have no experience in. Really do you people not have a life? Go live it and get off CC and let people decide for themselves if CCL is doing them right. I think they have been very accommodating. Now I'm headed to deck 5 to relax and read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidawg79 Posted March 25, 2014 #244 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Currently I am sitting on Lido of Magic enjoying breakfast. Although I wish we were out to sea that is not the case and it is NOT Carnivals fault. They have been very accommodating and more than generous so far. The ship is beautiful and the crew is amazing, we also have a grand view of the tractor and truck storage area on pier. Some chose to leave that is their prerogative we are staying as we would rather be here than at home. All of you who think you know what is going on don't have a clue and your time and energy would be better spent doing something besides speculating and arguing over something you have no experience in. Really do you people not have a life? Go live it and get off CC and let people decide for themselves if CCL is doing them right. I think they have been very accommodating. Now I'm headed to deck 5 to relax and read. Good for you! I really hope your cruise gets moving and you continue to enjoy your vacation. My heart goes out to all of the animals and wildlife effected by this spill. I sympathize and understand the angst that this can cause someone when they were so looking forward to their vacation, but the animals/wildlife are the ones that are truly suffering because of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkportersat Posted March 25, 2014 #245 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Good for you, glad you are making the best of it. I hope you get to sail on down the Gulf soon! In the meantime, have a bucket of beers for me! ;) Currently I am sitting on Lido of Magic enjoying breakfast. Although I wish we were out to sea that is not the case and it is NOT Carnivals fault. They have been very accommodating and more than generous so far. The ship is beautiful and the crew is amazing, we also have a grand view of the tractor and truck storage area on pier. Some chose to leave that is their prerogative we are staying as we would rather be here than at home. All of you who think you know what is going on don't have a clue and your time and energy would be better spent doing something besides speculating and arguing over something you have no experience in. Really do you people not have a life? Go live it and get off CC and let people decide for themselves if CCL is doing them right. I think they have been very accommodating. Now I'm headed to deck 5 to relax and read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbgd Posted March 25, 2014 #246 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I wonder if CCL will offer the same package as Princess and RCCL if cruise cancels I would think they would want pax on there to at least make some revenue and tips for crew. I would rather be sitting at a port on a ship than at work but this has to be tough on first time cruisers and kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txponycruiser Posted March 25, 2014 #247 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Magic looks like she's on the move. Did they open the port? Hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrya72 Posted March 25, 2014 #248 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Looks like the Magic is pulling out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txponycruiser Posted March 25, 2014 #249 Share Posted March 25, 2014 :confused: looks like she may be turning. Switching piers with Triumph again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted March 25, 2014 #250 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Looks like the Magic is pulling out now. Watching on the webcam //http://www.galveston.com/cruisevideocam/ Edited March 25, 2014 by Mysticks1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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