T2B2 Posted February 24, 2015 #401 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Dinner is being served for all starting now and continuing till 8:00 pm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted February 24, 2015 #402 Share Posted February 24, 2015 They just made an announcement that everyone has to get off the ship. They are going to allow those who want to use the ship as a hotel to come back on. Everyone has to get off first. Once the ship cleared those guest who want use the ship as a hotel can after 9 pm. They will have the ability to come and go as they please. Have to be fully off the ship by 10 AM. Guest on the 11 pm charter flight to Columbus get priority off at 7:15. Those leaving and not staying get off at 7:45 and those using the BotS as a hotel can clear customs at 8:15 and back on at 9 PM. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I think that sounds very reasonable. I'm sure it's a huge relief for people without flights tonight to not have to worry about finding a hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted February 24, 2015 #403 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtchr Posted February 24, 2015 #404 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks for the info! My sister just said they are trying to join the charter group if they can because they have an 8:50 flight. Hope they make it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted February 24, 2015 #405 Share Posted February 24, 2015 They just made an announcement that everyone has to get off the ship. They are going to allow those who want to use the ship as a hotel to come back on. Everyone has to get off first. Once the ship cleared those guest who want use the ship as a hotel can after 9 pm. They will have the ability to come and go as they please. Have to be fully off the ship by 10 AM. Guest on the 11 pm charter flight to Columbus get priority off at 7:15. Those leaving and not staying get off at 7:45 and those using the BotS as a hotel can clear customs at 8:15 and back on at 9 PM. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk So can they use as a hotel just for one night or can they use till next schedule cruise? Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOOP Posted February 24, 2015 #406 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Great people, great info, great web page. Thanks everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted February 24, 2015 #407 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Dinner is being served for all starting now and continuing till 8:00 pm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk So are u getting back on board tonight? Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare manders175 Posted February 24, 2015 Author #408 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I can't believe when I made this post it would turn in to this!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooncat Posted February 24, 2015 #409 Share Posted February 24, 2015 They are also refunding all fares paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbugohio Posted February 24, 2015 #410 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Sounds fair. Hope those that need to catch a flight yet tonight make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted February 24, 2015 #411 Share Posted February 24, 2015 5:57 the pilots are talking to all the other ships ... the port is open but now there is a queue .... BotS got preferred treatment . . . signing out .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2B2 Posted February 24, 2015 #412 Share Posted February 24, 2015 So are u getting back on board tonight? Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Nope staying at my new place in Tampa and the morning flight to Houston for work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2B2 Posted February 24, 2015 #413 Share Posted February 24, 2015 So can they use as a hotel just for one night or can they use till next schedule cruise? Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Just tonight. Have to get off clear customs and then back on after 9 pm. Have to be off by 10 AM. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted February 24, 2015 #414 Share Posted February 24, 2015 5:57 the pilots are talking to all the other ships ... the port is open but now there is a queue .... BotS got preferred treatment . . . signing out .... Just listening to all the chatter too. The ships are moving again. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted February 24, 2015 #415 Share Posted February 24, 2015 All due respect to other posters opinions : Why would Royal Caribbean be responsible for the weather :confused: I understand refunding cruise fares but why should they comp people credits:confused: I cruise winters mainly and from the northeast, I know weather can and does disrupt the best layed plans. This is why I never cruise without insurance unless I am prepared to take a loss. Very sorry to those cruisers who will not be cruising:( Reader I agree with you. I really feel for everyone that has been affected, BUT why is it Royals fault!!! You cannot control the weather! That is why you buy trip insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted February 24, 2015 #416 Share Posted February 24, 2015 And the cancellation of the next cruise might have been part of the deal. "We'll get your ship in and all those people off before it becomes a crisis but don't be filling that boat back up and bugging us to leave ".. type of thing. Just theorizing of course.. I was thinking the same thing. I think RC had to really pull some strings to get the ship back in but that doesn't mean the Coast Guard is going to let them go back out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted February 24, 2015 #417 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thank you for everyone posting thats onboard Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted February 24, 2015 #418 Share Posted February 24, 2015 http://abcnews.go.com/US/cruise-ship-stuck-sea-heavy-fog-closed-tampas/story?id=29195208&cid=fb_abcn_sf Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted February 24, 2015 #419 Share Posted February 24, 2015 As I recall, people pay in advance at the port parking garage for the length of the cruise. Are people going to be dunned for an extra day or 2 of parking when they head home? Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted February 24, 2015 #420 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I was thinking the same thing. I think RC had to really pull some strings to get the ship back in but that doesn't mean the Coast Guard is going to let them go back out. Moot point ... the port is now open CG made special provisions which allowed the ship to come in B4 the port was opened. Their departure is up to the cruise line (if the port remains open)... can they get everyone on board tonight? I doubt it . . . If by tom' at noon they loaded everyone, how many days are left b4 a turnaround for the NEXT cruise . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith0154 Posted February 24, 2015 #421 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Brilliance is docking as we speak. I must be interesting onboard right now wonder if the rations survived two more days. Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted February 24, 2015 #422 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Moot point ... the port is now open CG made special provisions which allowed the ship to come in B4 the port was opened. Their departure is up to the cruise line (if the port remains open)... can they get everyone on board tonight? I doubt it . . . If by tom' at noon they loaded everyone, how many days are left b4 a turnaround for the NEXT cruise . . . Right - it would have to be a cruise to nowhere. You can't get anywhere from Tampa in 3 days, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted February 24, 2015 #423 Share Posted February 24, 2015 T2B2, your pictures have been incredible. Thank you for taking the time to post. Welcome home, Brilliance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted February 24, 2015 #424 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Do you think they will let people stay onboard vs getting a hotel room for the night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted February 24, 2015 #425 Share Posted February 24, 2015 not yet at the pier but close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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