Rare Tapi Posted May 18, 2020 #1 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) Thinking here about what things from the past we may see again, and I thought about this. Carnival used to offer a 7 night itinerary that allowed embarkation at both New Orleans and Tampa (I believe it was on the Tropicale, and then on the Sensation). It looked something like this: New Orleans At Sea Tampa Key West At Sea Cozumel At Sea New Orleans or Tampa Key West At Sea Cozumel At Sea New Orleans At Sea Tampa Now, I know that it’s not the most fascinating itinerary, but I was thinking that bringing something like that back could provide some temporary advantages as cruising ramps up again: It may be logistically advantageous to have one ship serving two ports of embarkation while demand builds back up again and crews can be repositioned back to work, and while new protocols are established. Two ports of embarkation means that the number of embarking passenger will be split in half, creating less congestion on embarkation and debarkation day, and making it easier to abide by any separation protocols that may be in place. A simple itinerary with mostly U.S. ports of call could address the potential issues concerning a reduced number of ports throughout the Caribbean that, initially, may be willing to receive cruise ships. I do believe that Cozumel will be a very viable port once cruising resumes as Cancun and Riviera Maya will begin receiving passengers by air on June 1st. Should there be an outbreak on board, it may be easier to process passengers and proceed somewhere where medical protocols can be in place. So, would you sail on an itinerary like this if Carnival offered it? I think I would, at least to keep me happy until cruising options expand again. Edited May 18, 2020 by Tapi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbglib Posted May 18, 2020 #2 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I sailed a similar itinerary on the Celebration in 1997. It was excellent, but seems there was some problem with the embarking at two U.S. ports although I don't remember what it was. I would definitely like it again when we feel safe to sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bafinegan Posted May 18, 2020 #3 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Didn't the Victory when it was out of Puerto Rico do something similar? I think the other embarkation port was Barbados and it went in the Eastern/Southern Caribbean route. ANd yes, I would do this itinerary. baf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted May 18, 2020 #4 Share Posted May 18, 2020 That's a pretty neat itinerary Tapi. I'd like it better though if it were out of Galveston. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted May 18, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted May 18, 2020 14 minutes ago, bafinegan said: Didn't the Victory when it was out of Puerto Rico do something similar? I think the other embarkation port was Barbados The Fascination has continued offering the option to sail out of San Juan or Barbados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandsherry Posted May 18, 2020 #6 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Carnival offers, during limited time of year, cruise to those ports excluding New Orleans. Its not very often and I'm thinking it must be driven by Key West opening their port or not. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted May 19, 2020 #7 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I wouldn't mind going on a cruise with US ports. I like cruising out of Galveston. Key West is always a neat place to visit. Ports like Tampa, Miami, Charleston, and New York (much later), would be fun places to visit on a cruise. I cruised out of New Orleans and really don't have a desire to visit that port again, but I'm sure it's popular for many people. Add one of the private islands and it would be a nice cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Illbcruzn4life Posted May 19, 2020 #8 Share Posted May 19, 2020 In a heartbeat. I did a similar itinerary from Tampa twice awhile back on the Sensation Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooManyWakeUpsTilWeSail Posted May 19, 2020 #9 Share Posted May 19, 2020 If the options were TPA-Grand Bahama-Nassau-Cozumel-TPA or TPA-Key West-Cozumel-New Orleans-TPA..... I’d take option 2 every time. Realistically there may be a lot of island ports not open to cruises in the near future. I just hope we know before debarkation where we are going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted May 19, 2020 #10 Share Posted May 19, 2020 At least Galveston has a beach. Go from here not new orleans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted May 19, 2020 #11 Share Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, mbglib said: I sailed a similar itinerary on the Celebration in 1997. It was excellent, but seems there was some problem with the embarking at two U.S. ports although I don't remember what it was. I would definitely like it again when we feel safe to sail. You are thinking of the PVSA maybe, which entails embarking and debarking at 2 different US ports, which neither of these do. Both are round trips, and including Cozumel, which is the foreign port. Personally, I wouldn’t be interested, since I sail for itineraries, but for and sun and beach lovers, it looks good. Edited May 19, 2020 by crzndeb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted May 19, 2020 #12 Share Posted May 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Tapi said: The Fascination has continued offering the option to sail out of San Juan or Barbados. Yes, I would love to do that and think it is a great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULCajunCruiser Posted May 19, 2020 #13 Share Posted May 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, firefly333 said: At least Galveston has a beach. Go from here not new orleans. Till Texas "fixes" their liquor laws, I'm not sailing out of there. Leaving new Orleans on a summer day is a beautiful cruise down the Mississippi!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULCajunCruiser Posted May 19, 2020 #14 Share Posted May 19, 2020 We did the Celebration out of New Orleans back in 1996 and ported at Tampa, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Great trip and I'd do that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted May 19, 2020 Author #15 Share Posted May 19, 2020 1 hour ago, bobandsherry said: I'm thinking it must be driven by Key West opening their port or not. It may happen soon enough: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted May 19, 2020 #16 Share Posted May 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, firefly333 said: At least Galveston has a beach. Go from here not new orleans. HELLO!!! Absolutely!! Galveston is a destination unto itself! I know it''s a pain in the ass to get there but Galveston has a rich history, that dates back to the French explorer Sa Lalle, i the 1690's. Don't forget the raider Jean Lafitte. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2749947-would-you-sail-an-itinerary-like-this-if-carnival-offered-it/?tab=comments#comment-59974849 This is worth a read folks, ia you have an interest in history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MURCOTT Posted May 19, 2020 #17 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I would do either one in a heartbeat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULCajunCruiser Posted May 19, 2020 #18 Share Posted May 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Joe817 said: HELLO!!! Absolutely!! Galveston is a destination unto itself! I know it''s a pain in the ass to get there but Galveston has a rich history, that dates back to the French explorer Sa Lalle, i the 1690's. Don't forget the raider Jean Lafitte. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2749947-would-you-sail-an-itinerary-like-this-if-carnival-offered-it/?tab=comments#comment-59974849 This is worth a read folks, ia you have an interest in history Joe, you linked back to this thread. I'd like to read some history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 19, 2020 #19 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Our very first cruise in the Celebration was similar on]us of Tampa, but we substituted Ocho Rios for Key West. That said I like your intimate better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted May 19, 2020 #20 Share Posted May 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, ULCajunCruiser said: Joe, you linked back to this thread. I'd like to read some history Oh Damn.! Not trying to ruffle feathers. He came from Louisiana to Texas in 1816. It's a long read but, as a native Texan, worth the read: https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fla12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueblueky Posted May 19, 2020 #21 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Overnight in NOLA. Not 8-5. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted May 19, 2020 #22 Share Posted May 19, 2020 58 minutes ago, firefly333 said: At least Galveston has a beach. Go from here not new orleans. New Orleans is a much bigger tourist attraction than Galveston. And for the people that don’t like to stray far from the ship there’s a mall right next to the port. The only thing that close to the Galveston port is a whole bunch of cruise parking lots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted May 19, 2020 #23 Share Posted May 19, 2020 19 minutes ago, Trueblueky said: Overnight in NOLA. Not 8-5. That would be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULCajunCruiser Posted May 19, 2020 #24 Share Posted May 19, 2020 41 minutes ago, Joe817 said: Oh Damn.! Not trying to ruffle feathers. He came from Louisiana to Texas in 1816. It's a long read but, as a native Texan, worth the read: https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fla12 Texas is home to my children, so no feathers ruffled at all!! Thanks for the read, fascinating. I had never heard Laffite's name associated with Texas so i found it very interesting. But I still think your liquor laws are stupid!! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULCajunCruiser Posted May 19, 2020 #25 Share Posted May 19, 2020 13 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: That would be interesting. Quite!!! Can you imagine the gangways as people stumble in from Bourbon St!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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