StLouisCruisers Posted November 29, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I'm looking at Caribbean Princess bridge cam and cruise ship tracking sites this morning and it seems she is just sitting still outside the opening to Houston's harbor. Does anyone know what is happening there? Word from a guest on ship? My DD is on the Caribbean Princess but probably doesn't have internet access. I appreciate any help on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted November 29, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I'm looking at Caribbean Princess bridge cam and cruise ship tracking sites this morning and it seems she is just sitting still outside the opening to Houston's harbor. Does anyone know what is happening there? Word from a guest on ship? My DD is on the Caribbean Princess but probably doesn't have internet access. I appreciate any help on this. I looked at marine traffic, and many, many ships at pilot station. Here is the web cam for the terminal. http://www.portofhouston.com/cruise-information/live-cruise-terminal-cam/ At the moment, looks foggy to me. Houston lives down to it's reputation. Time to rebook those flights!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napunani Posted November 29, 2015 #3 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Call the Port Authority and see what you can find out...Phone: 713-670-2400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted November 29, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Thank you. I just got a text from her that they can't move until it clears up, and are still 3 1/2 hours from Houston. It could be an hour or three or a DAY she says! I was afraid of this when she picked this cruise instead of the Regal out of Ft. Lauderdale for Thanksgiving week. Her flight is at 1:35 pm out of IAH so I hope she can arrange something later, though who knows when to book it? Tomorrow? Edited November 29, 2015 by StLouisCruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser fanatic Posted November 29, 2015 #5 Share Posted November 29, 2015 We have friends on the Caribbean as well. Weird how the Carnival Magic and Liberty of the Seas were able to dock this morning in Galveston and Caribbean couldn't dock in Houston. Maybe because it has further to go?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted November 29, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 29, 2015 The channel to Houston is further up. Its possible that it was clear into Galveston, but the transit of the channel was dangerous. Unfortunately, this is why Bayport will be vacant again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Steelers0854 Posted November 29, 2015 #7 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Interesting note that most cruise ships have the ability to sail in no visibility but it's the port authority that restricts the movement. We we sailed out of Houston about a year ago the fog was so bad the ship was 5 hours late arriving and we didn't leave until the next day at almost noon. The fog hadn't really improved but the PA relented and let us leave due to the ability of the ship to safely navigate in these conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser fanatic Posted November 29, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Interesting note that most cruise ships have the ability to sail in no visibility but it's the port authority that restricts the movement. We we sailed out of Houston about a year ago the fog was so bad the ship was 5 hours late arriving and we didn't leave until the next day at almost noon. The fog hadn't really improved but the PA relented and let us leave due to the ability of the ship to safely navigate in these conditions. It is the Pilot that will not bring the ship in. Cruise ships have to have a pilot bring them into port. If the Pilot will not bring it in, then the ship will not come in. When cruise lines say it is to foggy so the port is closed it is actually the pilot that will not bring the ship in. The port has to be closed by the Coast Guard and is only done in extreme weather conditions such as a hurricane. Edited November 29, 2015 by cruiser fanatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 29, 2015 #9 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Welcome to the port of Houston. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp_hop1 Posted November 29, 2015 #10 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I'm on the ship now and the fog has not eased up! We are 3 1/2 to 4 hours away. The captain said the port is closed. It looks like it could be after 5pm before we get back to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted November 29, 2015 #11 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Unfortunately, this is why Bayport will be vacant again. I don't think so. Princess was happy to subject their passengers to these kind of delays, as long as the government bribed them. No bribes, no ship. Fog? No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp_hop1 Posted November 29, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 29, 2015 We have phone service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted November 29, 2015 Author #13 Share Posted November 29, 2015 My daughter changed her flight (United charged a change fee) to 9:15 pm. Now she's worried she won't make that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbobst Posted November 29, 2015 #14 Share Posted November 29, 2015 As if things weren't bad enough for the people on the ship and those waiting at the cruise terminal, it looks like the Caribbean Princess is now headed to Southampton UK!!! (according to the ship web cam on the Princess page) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woohooTOO Posted November 29, 2015 #15 Share Posted November 29, 2015 http://www.princess.com/webcam/caribbean_bridge.jpg?1448814178616 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbobst Posted November 29, 2015 #16 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I should clarify that I was just joking. The Caribbean Princess is not really headed to the UK, even though the webcam says it is. Just a glitch on the website I am sure, as the webcam date shows August 26th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott4020 Posted November 29, 2015 #17 Share Posted November 29, 2015 We are still anchored outside Galveston. Still very foggy and the bay is closed. The captain is hopping for a window to get into port midday and the forecast is for more fog tonight. If we get into port I doubt the ship will get out again tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JimmyVWine Posted November 29, 2015 #18 Share Posted November 29, 2015 As if things weren't bad enough for the people on the ship and those waiting at the cruise terminal, it looks like the Caribbean Princess is now headed to Southampton UK!!! (according to the ship web cam on the Princess page) :) ...And the date stamp for the Bridgecam screenshot is August 26, 2015. I can only assume that the ship's new Captain is none other than... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobaltdiane Posted November 29, 2015 #19 Share Posted November 29, 2015 This happened to us in Galveston a few years ago and it was about 3:30 when we disembarked. For those of us local and hoping to depart today, please keep us posted as to when you start moving again. Hoping for the fog to lift soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woohooTOO Posted November 29, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 29, 2015 The first port is Grand Cayman on Wednesday. I really really really don't want to miss the port. REALLY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted November 29, 2015 #21 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Good luck to everyone on board! The same thing happened to us in February and we ended up missing our 3:30 flight from IAH. United did not charge us a change fee but we did our rebooking at the airport and they might have been a tad more sympathetic than the phone reps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseathoning Posted November 29, 2015 #22 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Always get the insurance. And book a day at a hotel on debark day with a scheduled flight the next day, if possible. I know more cost-but much less stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woohooTOO Posted November 29, 2015 #23 Share Posted November 29, 2015 This happened to us in Galveston a few years ago and it was about 3:30 when we disembarked. For those of us local and hoping to depart today, please keep us posted as to when you start moving again. Hoping for the fog to lift soon! It happened to us, too. The only good thing about the delay was we got to spend more time with my great sister-in-law and her husband.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted November 29, 2015 #24 Share Posted November 29, 2015 The first port is Grand Cayman on Wednesday. I really really really don't want to miss the port. REALLY. We have had several fog delays. The first one we did not depart until 3:45am the next morning and we only arrived 1 hr late to port. They extended our time there to make up for it. The second time we had fog we departed at 9pm and arrived at the first port right on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobaltdiane Posted November 29, 2015 #25 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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