bavrail18 Posted January 2, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Supposed to be boarding today. Got an email last night that port was closed due to fog (I know that can happen in Tampa). Email also said there would be another email around 9:00 AM. It is now 10:20 and there has been nothing from Celebrity. Wait time to call is 90 - 120 minutes. Just got a notification from the APP telling me to be at the port for my regular check-in time. Sure would be nice if Celebrity at least sent out some email updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted January 2, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I would ignore that notification from the APP. Cruisemapper shows Constellation still at sea outside Tampa. I assume the port is still closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEESRE Posted January 2, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Have family on board now and they say they are still anchored up and the Captain says it will be another 4 to 5 hours before they dock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwlane Posted January 2, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, RichYak said: I assume the port is still closed. Connie is waiting with Norwegian Dawn & Brilliance OTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Miller Posted January 2, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Transit from Tampa Sea Buoy anchorage to Tampa Cruise docks around 4 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB_NJ Posted January 2, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 2, 2023 If boarding is delayed a full day does Celebrity give a prorated refund? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hjmretired Posted January 2, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Bill Miller said: Transit from Tampa Sea Buoy anchorage to Tampa Cruise docks around 4 hours. Have luggage what terminal will they dock at. Any suggestion on storing luggage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hjmretired Posted January 2, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 2, 2023 What terminal will constellation dock at IN tampa and suggestion on where to store luggage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare prmssk Posted January 2, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Hjmretired said: Have luggage what terminal will they dock at. Any suggestion on storing luggage? Terminal 6 - On another forum some have reported being able to drop off luggage (and then were told to return later). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hjmretired Posted January 2, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 2, 2023 1 minute ago, prmssk said: Terminal 6 - On another forum some have reported being able to drop off luggage (and then were told to return later). Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwlane Posted January 2, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 2, 2023 1 hour ago, LB_NJ said: If boarding is delayed a full day does Celebrity give a prorated refund? Won't happen - she's on her way in now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Miller Posted January 2, 2023 #12 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Connie flying up the Bay at 17.8 knots and approaching the Skyway Bridge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted January 2, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Latest email posted said to arrive between 8:30-10:30 pm for embarkation. People have reported dropping off luggage and being bussed to the international mall to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelwide Posted January 2, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Appreciate someone letting us know when they finally sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Princess Posted January 2, 2023 #15 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Has anyone who is boarding today get notice about meal/food available after boarding tonight? Just curious. Also, any news about cabins needing to be vacated before docking? Assume they will need time for turnover. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwlane Posted January 2, 2023 #16 Share Posted January 2, 2023 1 hour ago, travelwide said: when they finally sail. You can see for yourself. https://www.cruisemapper.com/?imo=9192399 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted January 3, 2023 #17 Share Posted January 3, 2023 12 hours ago, LB_NJ said: If boarding is delayed a full day does Celebrity give a prorated refund? Good question. Our Horizon cruise delayed its departure on embarkation day (Mar 2005) at Tampa due to fog. We ended up overnighting there and leaving the next morning. As a result we lost our first stop (Grand Cayman). We received a refund on the port fees and that was it. It is different than this situation because at least we got on the ship on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted January 3, 2023 #18 Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) It looks like Constellation is underway. Edited January 3, 2023 by mahdnc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted January 3, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Keep in mind if the ships can not make it into port because of heavy fog, Tampa airport operations for inbound and outbound flights will also be affected. The local Tampa new station showed the arrival and departure board at TPA. There were many delayed and cancelled flights because of the fog. Part of the story also involved the excellent job done by the local county sheriff's deputies at keeping order at the port terminals for incoming passengers by making sure that the terminal drop off areas and parking lots were clear of departing guests before allowing incoming passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dar & Bob Posted January 3, 2023 #20 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Curious about those on board - I assume they gave you meals but did you still have access to your cabin. Still able to drink etc? Just wondering what the protocols were. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwlane Posted January 3, 2023 #21 Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Dar & Bob said: did you still have access to your cabin. One could assume the clock (schedule) was rolled forward to accomodate a revised ETA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartiniBarhooked Posted January 3, 2023 #22 Share Posted January 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Dar & Bob said: Curious about those on board - I assume they gave you meals but did you still have access to your cabin. Still able to drink etc? Just wondering what the protocols were. The day was just like any other Sea Day. Needed to be out of cabins by 3:30pm. But food and drink kept going till about 6pm. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dar & Bob Posted January 3, 2023 #23 Share Posted January 3, 2023 57 minutes ago, MartiniBarhooked said: The day was just like any other Sea Day. Needed to be out of cabins by 3:30pm. But food and drink kept going till about 6pm. Thank you for the response we were just wondering what happens 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papertalks Posted January 4, 2023 #24 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Does anyone know if there is a mah jongg set onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted January 4, 2023 #25 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Papertalks said: Does anyone know if there is a mah jongg set onboard? There did not appear to be any mahjong sets in the library (Deck 8) where the board games are kept during our Constellation TA cruise back in Oct/Nov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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