djshagadellic Posted September 10, 2015 #1026 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Thank you so much for all the updates and info! You've made the big time: http://johnhealdsblog.com/2015/09/10/not-invited-to-the-party-what-a-liberty/ "I join you in thanking “Pauleydm” for explaining what was happening. I am sure he told you how quickly the crew acted, that nobody was injured and explained the full refund, 50 percent off the next cruise and $150 onboard credit he and all the guests received. I am sure he told you how wonderful the crew had been. Please thank him for me, let him know if he needs anything, I am here and I hope we see him again very soon. Best wishes. John" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted September 10, 2015 #1027 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Wow maybe JH will send you a ship on a stick and some bubbly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauleydm Posted September 10, 2015 Author #1028 Share Posted September 10, 2015 It is official. We have received clearance to sail to San Juan!!! The captain just made the announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declansdad Posted September 10, 2015 #1029 Share Posted September 10, 2015 The V.I. local news info: http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/cruise-ship-stuck-in-st-thomas-a-second-day-1.1939580 Nice summary of what has been posted in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonCruiser Posted September 10, 2015 #1030 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Great news!! They should have a huge deck party tonight Do you know approximately how many passengers are still onboard? I usually never bother with that marine traffic site,but think I will check Liberty's progress as she makes her way home. Edited September 10, 2015 by DaytonCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam82 Posted September 10, 2015 #1031 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Great news! Thanks so much for all your posts! Your time is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone_cruisin Posted September 10, 2015 #1032 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Nice summary of what has been posted in this thread. Obviously you didn't read it. The article stated that power, ac was lost. At no time anywhere on this post or any Carnival announcement was that mentioned. Not to say that the newspaper article got their information correct, but I figured this board would like to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweenbean21 Posted September 10, 2015 #1033 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Glad to hear it!! Safe travels back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted September 10, 2015 #1034 Share Posted September 10, 2015 It is official. We have received clearance to sail to San Juan!!! The captain just made the announcement. Do you know how many guests onboard? I get the feeling you are all going to have a blow out party on deck[emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji568] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauleydm Posted September 10, 2015 Author #1035 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I am glad that I have had the opportunity to share with the members of Cruise Critic and the cruising community. I truly appreciate all of the kind words I have read. I see that I have been mentioned on John Healds blog...I have no idea if he has seen what I posted. But I would like him to know that I have posted factual information as it has been presented to me, without any negativity or sensationalizing of the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisnfool Posted September 10, 2015 #1036 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Charter flights are still happening today for guests that want to leave the ship and will continue until 5:30. The flights going out today are to Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, New York and Chicago. Do you know hoe many passengers have or will leave the ship in st Thomas? Oops looks like someone else asked my question. Have a safe trip back to SJ and home. What a cruise just to St Thomas, I could handle that Edited September 10, 2015 by cruisnfool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweenbean21 Posted September 10, 2015 #1037 Share Posted September 10, 2015 JH posted on Facebook about 1500 are still on the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauleydm Posted September 10, 2015 Author #1038 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Do you know hoe many passengers have or will leave the ship in st Thomas? Oops looks like someone else asked my question.Have a safe trip back to SJ and home. What a cruise just to St Thomas, I could handle that I do not know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AtSeaWithChris Posted September 10, 2015 #1039 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I do not know. Did they open up free bar? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweenbean21 Posted September 10, 2015 #1040 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Here it is... Just heading to bed but wanted to post this before I put my silk pyjamas on. Goodnight CARNIVAL LIBERTY UPDATE September 10, 2015 – 6.30pm EDT The Carnival Liberty will be departing from St. Thomas this evening. The ship will proceed to its homeport of San Juan, Puerto Rico and is expected to arrive there tomorrow morning. The remaining guests on board will sail back to San Juan on the ship and have the option of staying on board through Sunday morning. Approximately 1,500 guests are presently still on the ship with the remainder having disembarked in St. Thomas to return home primarily via charter flights arranged by the cruise line. All necessary authorities including the U.S. Coast Guard have provided permission for the vessel to sail. On Sunday, September 13, Carnival Liberty is scheduled to resume regular cruise service from San Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone_cruisin Posted September 10, 2015 #1041 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Excited for you guys. Enjoy the rest of your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepenfun Posted September 10, 2015 #1042 Share Posted September 10, 2015 JH posted on Facebook about 1500 are still on the ship 1 crew member per passenger. lol. should be a quiet cruise back tomorrow. no lines at breakfast buffet in the morning, pool deck almost to yourself. pick out your deck lounger. I still think they should have open bar on the way back tomorrow. you guys deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Tanna Posted September 10, 2015 #1043 Share Posted September 10, 2015 That is great news the the Liberty sails tonight. I was surprised that only 1500 remain on the ship. Should be a fun cruise back. Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz222 Posted September 10, 2015 #1044 Share Posted September 10, 2015 That is great news the the Liberty sails tonight. I was surprised that only 1500 remain on the ship. Should be a fun cruise back. Enjoy!! 1500 plus all the additional contractors, office "beards", extra cruise specialists etc they added... :D:D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheships Posted September 10, 2015 #1045 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Fascinating reporting. Thank you! Does anyone know whether the Jones Act will come into play? Was St Thomas the first stop? Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Does it really matter in this case? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonCruiser Posted September 10, 2015 #1046 Share Posted September 10, 2015 1500 plus all the additional contractors, office "beards", extra cruise specialists etc they added... :D:D: They probably scouted and scooped up the best empty cabins lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Dutch Girl Posted September 10, 2015 #1047 Share Posted September 10, 2015 They probably scouted and scooped up the best empty cabins lol Good for them...I am sure the passengers appreciated the work they did and how well they handled a very difficult situation. Whenever a spanner is thrown in the works it takes people to make it manageable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted September 10, 2015 #1048 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks again Pauleydm for the update. And wish you a great remainder of the cruise, and time in San Juan ( I love the place), then a safe journey back home. I wish Cruise Critic gave awards for members like you, who report back the information accurately without the drama. Some of us feel that at times like this we can only believe that one of our "own", who is right there in the middle, is the only trustworthy source of info. Safe travels:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted September 10, 2015 #1049 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Over on the NCL boards they are discussing us in quite a civil manner:) They are quite envious of the compensation package, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonCruiser Posted September 10, 2015 #1050 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Good for them...I am sure the passengers appreciated the work they did and how well they handled a very difficult situation. Whenever a spanner is thrown in the works it takes people to make it manageable. I was joking It's more likely they just took the rooms that are allotted for the Barbados pax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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