champagne123 Posted November 3, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 3, 2014 http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/bahamas-celebration-cruise-runs-aground-forced-to-/nhxkw/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted November 3, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) I'm not familiar with this cruise line, but bad luck can happen any time to any cruise ship. It's good to know that no one was injured, and that the ship's crew did everything possible to ensure the safety of the passengers. Edited November 3, 2014 by beachbum53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted November 3, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I can't imagine what they hit. Freeport and Nassau are 2 of the most traveled ports. That ship travels there 2-3 times a week. Saw it there on the 27th. Maybe the ship was off course, or possibly the topography shifted under the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orison Posted November 3, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 3, 2014 http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/bahamas-celebration-cruise-runs-aground-forced-to-/nhxkw/ At least they didn't foolishly hit an island. I was shocked to see this ship listing. I didn't realize it was so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-Crazy Posted November 3, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 3, 2014 It's all over the news in S Florida..... Now for the lawsuits..... :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted November 3, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted November 3, 2014 At least they didn't foolishly hit an island. I was shocked to see this ship listing. I didn't realize it was so bad. Same here. Had to do a little research and was very surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted November 3, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 3, 2014 It's all over the news in S Florida..... Now for the lawsuits..... :eek: Robin Meade on HLN has had a ball with this at least hourly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted November 3, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 3, 2014 It's a ship that makes one way trips. You get on overnight - stay in a hotel a few nights, and get back on for the trip back. Not really a cruise ship, but an overnight gambling ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted November 3, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 3, 2014 The story was on our local tv news but it was reported so badly that they didn't even tell us which ship! Glad to know noone was hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orison Posted November 3, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 3, 2014 The story was on our local tv news but it was reported so badly that they didn't even tell us which ship!Glad to know noone was hurt. You're right. Not a mention of the line or ship name. I only knew due to a blurb I saw yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted November 3, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) wow this is no minor incident... and of course, cnn is on it... http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/02/world/americas/bahamas-celebration-cruise-evacuated/ :eek: Edited November 3, 2014 by falkcor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDsandman01 Posted November 3, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 3, 2014 From a passenger in the CNN story: "It was hot. People became overwhelmed, and there was no food, nothing," she said. Who thinks "oh the ship is listing and I've got my life vest on standing at the muster station, but why are they not serving me dinner?!" Methinks CNN is trying to make this out to be more dire than it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orison Posted November 3, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 3, 2014 From a passenger in the CNN story: "It was hot. People became overwhelmed, and there was no food, nothing," she said. Who thinks "oh the ship is listing and I've got my life vest on standing at the muster station, but why are they not serving me dinner?!" Methinks CNN is trying to make this out to be more dire than it was. If there is no story, CNN wouldn't be reporting it. Not sure why they are always made the villain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted November 3, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 3, 2014 They just showed it on good morning America. They said the ship hit something, then they started showing pictures and I saw it listing and I was like OMG. They made it sound like no big deal and Wow that's not a small accident! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNUZULOOSE Posted November 3, 2014 #15 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I agree, that is no small incident. That is quite a listing for being in the port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rch3 Posted November 3, 2014 #16 Share Posted November 3, 2014 While this is regrettable, the silver lining may be that while the port deals with the obviously disabled vessel, others may escape the woeful stop in Freeport in favor of a more interesting destination, including a day at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babsee101 Posted November 3, 2014 #17 Share Posted November 3, 2014 In the comments section below the article that the OP linked us to, is a first hand account from a passenger on this cruise. Read it if you get a chance. Sounds like it was an absolute nightmare! Glad everyone is safe albeit scared and inconvenienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted November 3, 2014 #18 Share Posted November 3, 2014 while this is regrettable, the silver lining may be that while the port deals with the obviously disabled vessel, others may escape the woeful stop in freeport in favor of a more interesting destination, including a day at sea. huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted November 3, 2014 #19 Share Posted November 3, 2014 It's a ship that makes one way trips. You get on overnight - stay in a hotel a few nights, and get back on for the trip back. Not really a cruise ship, but an overnight gambling ship. Although they do offer one way sailings, this one is different than the old Discovery Cruise Lines. Celebration Cruise Lines offers real, Roundtrip cruises to the Bahamas from the Port of Palm Beach. They operate just like the short cruises operated by the major cruise lines. You have your stateroom, meals, entertainment, you can book shore excursions, spa treatments, etc. The main difference is that there is a separate timeshare company that offers a "free" cruise on this cruise line as an incentive to go to their presentation, so you will be sailing with a bunch of people who will be using their free cruise. From what I've read, they offer a fairly decent product as long as you're not booking through the timeshare company. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted November 3, 2014 #20 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Although they do offer one way sailings, this one is different than the old Discovery Cruise Lines. Celebration Cruise Lines offers real, Roundtrip cruises to the Bahamas from the Port of Palm Beach. They operate just like the short cruises operated by the major cruise lines. You have your stateroom, meals, entertainment, you can book shore excursions, spa treatments, etc. The main difference is that there is a separate timeshare company that offers a "free" cruise on this cruise line as an incentive to go to their presentation, so you will be sailing with a bunch of people who will be using their free cruise. From what I've read, they offer a fairly decent product as long as you're not booking through the timeshare company. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app I haven't been on her, but have seen pictures somewhere of the interior. It's really nice inside. I understand the staterooms themselves are quite small. It's strange, but I just saw the ship last Monday while in Freeport. Outside looks dated, but I guess the interior makes up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted November 3, 2014 #21 Share Posted November 3, 2014 My parents just saw it while they were vacationing in Florida.. They considered going on it for a day or two but since neither had their passports they couldn't go May have been a blessing in disguise. I sent the email to my mom and she's in shock!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNUZULOOSE Posted November 3, 2014 #22 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I know someone who just booked a cruise with them, and this is their first cruise. I hesitate to tell her about this.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted November 3, 2014 #23 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Methinks CNN is trying to make this out to be more dire than it was. Methinks that ship has taken on a lot of water and has quite a list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted November 3, 2014 #24 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I can't imagine what they hit..... I hear it was that unidentified sub that was lurking off Sweden a little while ago.:eek: "The Russians are Coming the Russians are Coming" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusinCyndi Posted November 3, 2014 #25 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I this on CNN. I was surprised that they did not post a picture of a Carival ship. Last time something was posted was a few months ago about a Princess ship I believe that had a Noro problem which was mentioned in the article CNN ran, but they showed a picture of a Carnival ship. I am not impressed with CNN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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