Walt70 Posted November 29, 2014 #201 Share Posted November 29, 2014 what is your guess as to what time the pride will get out pf tampa on the 30th. ?? 4-5-6-7-8-9-10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin'Gal65 Posted November 30, 2014 #202 Share Posted November 30, 2014 what is your guess as to what time the pride will get out pf tampa on the 30th. ?? 4-5-6-7-8-9-10. Maybe by 7. Each week hopefully they will get better and eventually leave on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theriac Posted November 30, 2014 #203 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Tampa is different though, its not just like the ships can come and go as they please. The port authority along with the coast guard sets up certain windows of when ships can come in and out of the port because of the narrow channels from the port to the bay and also under the skyway. So if the first window is missed they will usually have to wait until 830-930 until it's cleared for outbound ships. I have a feeling a lot of these delays are due to Carnivals food distributors and its own commissary figuring out delivery logistics. Lately they've only been supplying Paradise and now that HAL and Carnival both have ships in the port sailing the same day the deliveries are all out of whack. On top of that one ship is still trying to figure out the best order to load everything on being mostly new crew. I'm just speculating but to me it seems to be the only real thing that would be holding these ships back from sailing on time and missing the window to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted November 30, 2014 #204 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Tampa is different though, its not just like the ships can come and go as they please. The port authority along with the coast guard sets up certain windows of when ships can come in and out of the port because of the narrow channels from the port to the bay and also under the skyway. So if the first window is missed they will usually have to wait until 830-930 until it's cleared for outbound ships. I have a feeling a lot of these delays are due to Carnivals food distributors and its own commissary figuring out delivery logistics. Lately they've only been supplying Paradise and now that HAL and Carnival both have ships in the port sailing the same day the deliveries are all out of whack. On top of that one ship is still trying to figure out the best order to load everything on being mostly new crew. I'm just speculating but to me it seems to be the only real thing that would be holding these ships back from sailing on time and missing the window to leave. And then there's the fog.... Carnival Paradise was affected by fog last Monday not being able to pass underneath the Skyway until around 1130 and arriving at the pier after 2PM. Debark went somewhat smoothly as did the very delayed embark that started up around 530PM. Ironically even though embark was completed around 930PM and the ship was re-provisioned by midnight the fog rolled back in and the ship was placed at station keeping until 1030AM the next morning...however...the fog dissipated enough that she was able to shove off around 330AM. There's no fog today for the Carnival Pride that is currently inbound to the pier so we'll see what happens today at 4PM; keep your fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theriac Posted November 30, 2014 #205 Share Posted November 30, 2014 And then there's the fog.... Carnival Paradise was affected by fog last Monday not being able to pass underneath the Skyway until around 1130 and arriving at the pier after 2PM. Debark went somewhat smoothly as did the very delayed embark that started up around 530PM. Ironically even though embark was completed around 930PM and the ship was re-provisioned by midnight the fog rolled back in and the ship was placed at station keeping until 1030AM the next morning...however...the fog dissipated enough that she was able to shove off around 330AM. There's no fog today for the Carnival Pride that is currently inbound to the pier so we'll see what happens today at 4PM; keep your fingers crossed! Yeah fog was a major issue last Monday. I live 30 minutes from the port and it was hard to see anywhere around here. I was just reffering to why the pride has been delayed as it hasn't experienced a fog delay yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacmo24 Posted November 30, 2014 #206 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Have there been any reviews since dry dock? I can't find any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted December 1, 2014 #207 Share Posted December 1, 2014 You will all be happy to know that the Carnival Pride left on time this afternoon shortly after 4PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissach Posted December 1, 2014 #208 Share Posted December 1, 2014 You will all be happy to know that the Carnival Pride left on time this afternoon shortly after 4PM. That is great to hear; was getting a little concerned for our upcoming cruise out of Tampa on Dec. 21. Hopefully that weekend their will be no issues coming or going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs. z Posted December 1, 2014 #209 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Just got off the Pride today. We didn't leave last week until after 9:00 pm. In the wee hours of that first night the Captain had to blow the fog horn for awhile. It was like soup outside and you couldn't see anything. Glad there weren't any other ships around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissach Posted December 1, 2014 #210 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Just got off the Pride today. We didn't leave last week until after 9:00 pm. In the wee hours of that first night the Captain had to blow the fog horn for awhile. It was like soup outside and you couldn't see anything. Glad there weren't any other ships around. I don't like the sound of that. :eek: How common is fog at this time of year in Tampa?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolaur Posted December 1, 2014 #211 Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) i don't like the sound of that. :eek: How common is fog at this time of year in tampa?? Very common!!! Although it's a little early, it does happen for the next few months. Edited December 2, 2014 by rolaur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webecruzen Posted December 2, 2014 #212 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Just home from the Pride. 2.0 upgrades are awesome! We did miss Belize and switched Grand Cayman for Costa Maya due to weather. Crew was outstanding as always. Love the Alchemy Bar. If I can get pictures sorted out and figure out how to post them I will try to get a short review done over the weekend. Wish the Pride would stay in Tampa but know we are getting the Miracle back next year hopefully it will get the 2.0 upgrades first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sra12574 Posted December 2, 2014 #213 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Just home from the Pride. 2.0 upgrades are awesome! We did miss Belize and switched Grand Cayman for Costa Maya due to weather. Crew was outstanding as always. Love the Alchemy Bar. If I can get pictures sorted out and figure out how to post them I will try to get a short review done over the weekend. Wish the Pride would stay in Tampa but know we are getting the Miracle back next year hopefully it will get the 2.0 upgrades first. Where did you hear about the Miracle ? When is it coming back and how long might it stay ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webecruzen Posted December 2, 2014 #214 Share Posted December 2, 2014 We were told onboard after complaining to a crew member about Tampa not having a large ship. The Legend is supposed to go to Alaska next year. I have t looked to see if there are 7 day cruises from Tampa in May or June yet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robear14 Posted December 2, 2014 #215 Share Posted December 2, 2014 There's no change for the Miracle showing up on the booking engine. As of now, she's staying on the west coast through April 2016... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted December 2, 2014 #216 Share Posted December 2, 2014 There's no change for the Miracle showing up on the booking engine. As of now, she's staying on the west coast through April 2016... Not yet...and I wouldn't be surprised as the Carnival Miracle will always be welcome here at Port Tampa Bay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawksFan74 Posted December 2, 2014 #217 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Wish the Pride would stay in Tampa but know we are getting the Miracle back next year hopefully it will get the 2.0 upgrades first. What?! Then which ship will be doing the Mexican Riviera itinerary out of Long Beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawksFan74 Posted December 2, 2014 #218 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I have t looked to see if there are 7 day cruises from Tampa in May or June yet There are no 7 day cruises scheduled out of Tampa on any cruise line between Apr 12 and Oct 25 of next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robear14 Posted December 3, 2014 #219 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Not yet...and I wouldn't be surprised as the Carnival Miracle will always be welcome here at Port Tampa Bay! I'd more than welcome it too since flights to Tampa are cheap and I have relatives nearby - makes cruising a whole lot cheaper for us northerners. Plus if they were to move the Miracle, that would mean a Panama Canal transit :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted December 3, 2014 #220 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) I'd more than welcome it too since flights to Tampa are cheap and I have relatives nearby - makes cruising a whole lot cheaper for us northerners. Plus if they were to move the Miracle, that would mean a Panama Canal transit :-) It would certainly make sense as Port Tampa Bay is an incredibly popular cruise port currently servicing 6 cruise ships during the winter season with Carnival always operating 2 ships throughout the year so Miracle is more than welcome! Edited December 3, 2014 by Captain Carnival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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