Panorama Nov-Dec 2023 sailings cancelled!

[KurtJ]

Less than 25nm to Victoria!

[LaRue1975]

She is about to dock in Victoria, yay! Here is a link to the Ship Report podcast, this site has been invaluable for information during Panorama’s adventure to be repaired. It is also very interesting to learn about all the maritime workers that made it possible for our ship to be repaired in time for the Holiday cruises. Yesterday's podcast was a summery of everything that went into getting it done, it’s very interesting and kudos to all that came to the rescue. We will definitely raise a glass on board in toast to you in the Pacific Northwest, thank you! ❤️🛳️❤️
 

https://shipreport.net/2023/12/11/the-carnival-panorama-heads-back-to-victoria-as-the-saga-continues/?fbclid=IwAR12bznsEBD-lZlVyPdB1JS6_0KiCcX17hemNHM7H5AzOEpx8zwoyruEgKI_aem_AYGr-LOd2xGyaiw4d0TS3z7e8lCcwtzCNXeXfn21cED4s4ja1-lwXEGW3v58Y-OAY44

[vanislandcruisers]

This was the Carnival Panorama heading into Victoria this morning at Sunrise

[chengkp75]

The question now is when she will move to the shipyard.

[adoris]

From a Victoria source….

 

Carnival Panorama will be getting her pilot tomorrow morning (Dec 14) around 6:00 am and will be moving from Ogden Point over to the North Wall in Esquimalt Harbour to get her whale tail funnel put back on.

[nwcruiselover]

6 hours ago, adoris said:

From a Victoria source….

 

Carnival Panorama will be getting her pilot tomorrow morning (Dec 14) around 6:00 am and will be moving from Ogden Point over to the North Wall in Esquimalt Harbour to get her whale tail funnel put back on.

I’m sure we’ll all be glad to see her moved to the facility that will put her tail back on!

[chengkp75]

So, it took about 5 days to remove the funnel, so starting today would mean leaving on the 19th, with about 3 days steaming to Long Beach, gets her there around the 22nd.  That's making about 17-18 knots all the way, what day do the first passengers board?

[ProgRockCruiser]

3 hours ago, chengkp75 said:

what day do the first passengers board?

From what I can see, 23 Dec 2023 is the "Christmas cruise" embarkation day.

[chengkp75]

45 minutes ago, ProgRockCruiser said:

From what I can see, 23 Dec 2023 is the "Christmas cruise" embarkation day.

Might get tight.

[AZ-EmptyNesters]

4 hours ago, chengkp75 said:

So, it took about 5 days to remove the funnel, so starting today would mean leaving on the 19th, with about 3 days steaming to Long Beach, gets her there around the 22nd.  That's making about 17-18 knots all the way, what day do the first passengers board?

36 minutes ago, ProgRockCruiser said:

From what I can see, 23 Dec 2023 is the "Christmas cruise" embarkation day.

 

I can confirm this, as my boarding group time is 12-12:30pm on Dec 23rd.

I'm only guessing here, but maybe the funnel is easier to put on than to remove? With the team being more prepared this time around and scafolding is quicker to take down than assembling, maybe it will only be 4 days before she can head to LB?

[adoris]

I can she her lights, She’s on her way over to Vic Shipyards.

[AZ-EmptyNesters]

1 hour ago, adoris said:

I can she her lights, She’s on her way over to Vic Shipyards.

Looks like she made it.

[LaRue1975]

I’m not sure of the exact timeline but I am sure she will be in Long Beach on time. Carnival would not be so publicly confident if there was any question it will happen.. I’m all checked in for the New Years cruise, whoo-hoo! 🥳🛳️🥳

[LaRue1975]

Here’s a pic you might enjoy, I can hear the song Reunited in my head. ❤️🛳️❤️

Edited December 15, 2023 by LaRue1975

[jemrtt]

🎵…and it feels so good. 🎶 - Peaches & Herb 😁

 

Thanks for the picture LaRue.
And thanks to all of you who are keeping this thread updated with info. It sure is appreciated. 

[nwcruiselover]

Things are looking good! 👍

[LaRue1975]

We’re almost there! 

[nilla73]

[Kelownabccan]

Saturday morning at noonish.....still there.....will try to get a friend to go over and see what is smoking....lol

[Kelownabccan]

We are on the ship but not until April....so no sweat for us worrying.......I hope....

[LaRue1975]

1 hour ago, Kelownabccan said:

Saturday morning at noonish.....still there.....will try to get a friend to go over and see what is smoking....lol

Rumor has it she is heading South Tuesday morning but nothing is confirmed. No doubt she will make it in time for the party! 🥳🎄🛳️🎅🏻🛳️🎄🥳

[AZ-EmptyNesters]

Just seen this on the one ship tracker website.  ETA is to be in LB on the 21st. YAY!

[chengkp75]

Not sure what site you're using, but marinetraffic and vesselfinder show this time (though 16:00 UTC is 08:00 PST) as the arrival in Victoria.  It looks like you're using cruisemapper, which is notoriously unreliable for unscheduled ship movements.  Not sure why they are going back to Ogden Point, Victoria, unless it is for bunkers.

[ItsADryHumor]

On 12/15/2023 at 3:20 PM, LaRue1975 said:

We’re almost there! 

That’s a great shot! 

[adoris]

It looks like she off and on her way.  IT’s dark here but I can see cruise ship lights out in Esquimalt harbour heading south!

Hope the voyage south goes well and soon everyone is off and enjoying their Christmas cruise.