March 7th getaway trouble

[mbollman]

We are on the boat right now for the March 7th cruise and are now pulling back into Miami. Apparently a sail boat came to close to the ship and they are concerned about possible prop damage from having to divert and get close to the river bank.

 

What happens if the ship is unable to sail? I assume full refund, but I've never been in this situation before.

[sjenkins49]

I was tracking the ship on http://www.marinetraffic.com and noticed it coming back to Miami. Hope everything is ok and you get to enjoy your vacation.

[funat55]

I'll be waiting to see what happens. Hopefully it won't be anything that will prevent the cruise from sailing.

[sjenkins49]

Please keep us up to date on the status.

[monkeybone]

I hope everything is ok.....Keep us posted.

[bradleyk]

hopefully it's nothing and you and in open waters soon

[Shell11210]

I hope everything is okay and that you can enjoy the rest of your vacation!

 

We are on the boat right now for the March 7th cruise and are now pulling back into Miami. Apparently a sail boat came to close to the ship and they are concerned about possible prop damage from having to divert and get close to the river bank.

 

What happens if the ship is unable to sail? I assume full refund, but I've never been in this situation before.

[BrittanyandBrodysMom]

Oh no! Hope they determine everything is okay and sailing again very soon!

[Mimorison]

Oh no

[david_sobe]

Hope it all turns out ok. I could be stranded dead on the ocean on Getaway and still have the best time ever.

Keep us posted. Have a stiff drink for me :eek:

[Kruizin'Kath]

Just looked at the webcam:eek:

Keep us posted and have fun

[RuthlessBoss]

Hope it all turns out ok. I could be stranded dead on the ocean on Getaway and still have the best time ever.

Keep us posted. Have a stiff drink for me :eek:

 

I could be stranded on her too. Some ships no, but this one, yes:D

[kstater]

Sitting on my hotel balcony in North Miami Beach, it looks like it just sailed away again.

[david_sobe]

Sitting on my hotel balcony in North Miami Beach, it looks like it just sailed away again.

Thanks for that update

Looks like the captain is a man of his word. Only a few hours delay. No problem!

[kstater]

Thanks for that update

Looks like the captain is a man of his word. Only a few hours delay. No problem!

 

I'm guessing it's her. Not many ships that big.

[altarr]

If you saw the getaway leave then you are seeing ghosts my friend. I am sitting on my balcony on the ship staring at Miami and your balcony...

[Leavethekidswithmom]

It's the Davina that just sailed, MSC

 

So 2 sail-aways in one day, I'm jealous.

Edited March 8, 2015 by Leavethekidswithmom

[SissasMomE]

Wow, that stinks :(

[kitten3008]

I'm with kstater - if you're staring at our balcony, I apologize for our overly amorous displays of affection ;)

[meatball_nyc]

Ship happens.

:)

[CruisinMaterial]

If anything you'd be looking at a modified itinerary once the ship gets back underway. I'm sure you'll be leaving port but the question becomes when, not if you'll be leaving. Expect compensation in the form of refunded port charges for the cancelled port to be credited to your on board account.

 

I have a friend on the sailing as well. Make the most of it OP. :)

[CruisinMaterial]

Divers are now checking out the propeller per my friend on the ship.

[Windy56]

If you saw the getaway leave then you are seeing ghosts my friend. I am sitting on my balcony on the ship staring at Miami and your balcony...

 

LOL...ahhhhh, Altarr you crack me up.

 

We just arrived home, today, from two weeks on the Getaway and last week they were having problems with one of the generators. I know this because I approached one of the officers and asked what was going on.The ship was running at slows speeds and arrived, yesterday, at Nassau later than scheduled.

 

I feel terrible for you and the other passengers. Not a great way to start a cruise. My experience with cruise lines is they become very stingy with explanations when these things happen. Communication becomes strained, while management regroups and prepares for the worst case scenario which always, in their books, centres on the refund scenario.

 

At any rate, I really hope whatever is causing the delay is fixed as soon as possible and you are all on your way! In the meantime, continue to take full advantage of the UBP! Bottoms up! Oops, that sounds like some navigational curse! I mean, cheers!

[wibeachbum]

Sorry to hear this :(. Glad the UBP is working well!

[MiamiSpartan]

Oops. Ship has not left yet according to our friends. Diver is checking the props for damage.