CC Rider 69 Posted September 12, 2020 #26 Share Posted September 12, 2020 3 hours ago, xDisconnections said: Carnival used to sail to Calica very frequently out of Mobile years ago and Cancun has a cruise terminal. Years ago, Galveston wasn't even a big port and ships docked in New Orleans. Galveston helped Carnival out during a time of need and it became one of their biggest clients in return. If I recall, Calica is nothing more than a one pier dock for the purpose of loading gravel. It was very primitive with a few tents for shops, and a whole lot of taxis waiting for fares. It is not like Puerta Maya. We went there in 2011 for the sole purpose of going to Akumal (old fishing village with great diving and good restaurants). Since then it has taken off and has gotten rather expensive. Calica is also a short taxi ride to both Tulum to the south, and Playa to the north. I would go there again for the purpose of getting to Akumal or Tulum without having to take the water taxi across the channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger88 Posted September 12, 2020 #27 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I dount California will open anything soon. I mean they got like one of the highest rising rates of all of the US states. It might take even a year for them to recover and make sure they can accept people. California attracts more people to it then its population lol. Imagine what will happen if they open up right now? It will be a serious crisis, like a country wide crisis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipmaster Posted September 12, 2020 #28 Share Posted September 12, 2020 In someone's dream will there be cruising out of the US, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted September 12, 2020 #29 Share Posted September 12, 2020 28 minutes ago, xDisconnections said: What about Florida? 🤣😂🙃 Oh yes! Can't leave Florida out! The 3 leading contenders! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted September 12, 2020 #30 Share Posted September 12, 2020 We're booked for Nov 1 for a 14 day southern route- I seriously doubt it will sail, but if by chance it does sail we'd be happy with 1 MX port & 13 sea days at this point. I know we have to port at a foreign port- any port would do, I just want to cruise again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted September 12, 2020 #31 Share Posted September 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Joe817 said: Unfortunately, I think Texas is in that same category unless something miraculous happens. I think Galveston opens long before Long Beach. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted September 12, 2020 #32 Share Posted September 12, 2020 20 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: I think Galveston opens long before Long Beach. I wouldn't make that prediction. It will be a coin toss, but we'll see. I appreciate your optimism though. 🥂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagegarage Posted September 12, 2020 #33 Share Posted September 12, 2020 33 minutes ago, Banditswife said: We're booked for Nov 1 for a 14 day southern route- I seriously doubt it will sail, but if by chance it does sail we'd be happy with 1 MX port & 13 sea days at this point. I know we have to port at a foreign port- any port would do, I just want to cruise again. I feel like you do.. I'd think your best chance for a port stop out of Baltimore on the current itinerary would be at Grand Turk.. I think they would be the most likely to be open, and like you, I'd be happy to be on the cruise with one stop and 13 sea days.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted September 12, 2020 #34 Share Posted September 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Joe817 said: Unfortunately, I think Texas is in that same category unless something miraculous happens. Joe I'm not expecting any miracles here in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted September 13, 2020 #35 Share Posted September 13, 2020 2 hours ago, bury me at sea said: Joe I'm not expecting any miracles here in Texas. " bmas, neither am I. But.....as Jimbo aptly said: "Hope Springs Eternal". I'm reminded of a poster my daughter who had posted in her bedroom when she was struggling with her dream of becoming a dancer on a college drill team(which her dream came true at Ranger Junior College). That poster was of a frog being strangled by a stork. It was half way down the stork's gullet, with the frog in a death grip on the storks neck.....The caption was: " Never, ever, ever, give up". Was the frog trying to keep from being swallowed... or was the frog trying to strangle the stork in a death match? I've never been able to answer that question, and it lives to me this day. And that was back in 1987. The moral of the story is: Hope Springs Eternal." Never, ever, ever give up. Bmas, I believe that miracles do happen.....just not often enough. Have faith my friend. Have faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted September 13, 2020 #36 Share Posted September 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Joe817 said: I wouldn't make that prediction. It will be a coin toss, but we'll see. I appreciate your optimism though. 🥂 Galveston before Long Beach...easy money. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted September 13, 2020 #37 Share Posted September 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: Galveston before Long Beach...easy money. I like your attitude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurfCat Posted September 13, 2020 #38 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Yep. There's always hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane0226 Posted September 13, 2020 #39 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Yes, there is hope, remember the miracle on ice Hockey team, 1980! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted September 13, 2020 #40 Share Posted September 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, hurricane0226 said: Yes, there is hope, remember the miracle on ice Hockey team, 1980! While we’re discussing miracles, what about the one on the Hudson? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy traveler69 Posted September 13, 2020 #41 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Phase 3 begins October 15th. The next phase is welcoming cruise ships. It could happen before your cruise What are phases 1 and 2?Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted September 13, 2020 #42 Share Posted September 13, 2020 5 hours ago, vintagegarage said: I feel like you do.. I'd think your best chance for a port stop out of Baltimore on the current itinerary would be at Grand Turk.. I think they would be the most likely to be open, and like you, I'd be happy to be on the cruise with one stop and 13 sea days.. Grand Turk was denying cruisers before any of the other islands were. GT would be my last bet to open to ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted September 13, 2020 #43 Share Posted September 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Saint Greg said: Galveston before Long Beach...easy money. Yep easy money. It's also where the cruises go. The cruises out of west coast apt to be those the ports not as open. Hawaii ... Asia Alaska I'd bet Galveston open first myself. Based on ports of call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markmom18 Posted September 13, 2020 #44 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Hi, I live in L.A. County we are presently at Purple. The Most Restricted. Long Beach Cruise Port is also in this County. I’m not predicting when cruising begins herein So Cal. But, we do seem to have a long road ahead of us. Unless our Governor Newsom changes the Stages ..... again. 😃😃 Hey, I finally got my hair cut last week! My last one was in Feb. Good things come to those who wait ....🤣 🛳🛳 Bobbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted September 13, 2020 #45 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, firefly333 said: I'd bet Galveston open first myself. Based on ports of call. I'd say Miami. Florida just has to be Florida, you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger88 Posted September 13, 2020 #46 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Markmom18 said: Hi, I live in L.A. County we are presently at Purple. The Most Restricted. Long Beach Cruise Port is also in this County. I’m not predicting when cruising begins herein So Cal. But, we do seem to have a long road ahead of us. Unless our Governor Newsom changes the Stages ..... again. 😃😃 Hey, I finally got my hair cut last week! My last one was in Feb. Good things come to those who wait ....🤣 🛳🛳 Bobbi Well, Cali will be in a lock down until next year thats for sure. If you live in LA, I wouldn't really hope for November.. and even for December. Just stay at home and save a buck to get a nice cruise next year. I wouldnt also travel anywhere within the states.. You might end up in 14 day quarantine in some random place within your own country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted September 13, 2020 #47 Share Posted September 13, 2020 28 minutes ago, xDisconnections said: I'd say Miami. Florida just has to be Florida, you know? Lol the bet was between Galveston and LA. Isn't it still fire season in calif in November... so I'm not driving across calif either to get to the port. One of my friends was complaining the air here is tainted from those fires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted September 13, 2020 #48 Share Posted September 13, 2020 6 hours ago, firefly333 said: Lol the bet was between Galveston and LA. Isn't it still fire season in calif in November... so I'm not driving across calif either to get to the port. One of my friends was complaining the air here is tainted from those fires. I’m betting Italy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted September 13, 2020 #49 Share Posted September 13, 2020 18 hours ago, drsel said: Belize is one of the worst Cruise ports. It is rundown and the taxi drivers try sweet talking you into paying them extra. Belize is one of our favorite cruise ports. We go to the Wet Lizard for Belikin beer and nachos every time we go there and always have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted September 13, 2020 #50 Share Posted September 13, 2020 11 hours ago, Saint Greg said: Galveston before Long Beach...easy money. I would listen to Saint Greg, he knows what he is talking about. He is so wise he didn’t renew season tickets to the Saints this season because he knows they aren’t going any where this year. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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