Talk of Grand coming to Houston in 2008

[Too blessed to be stressed]

At out meet and greet it was mentioned that princess is talking about sailing out of Houston in the future. No specifics were given, and no final decisions made yet.

[chris2597]

I heard that same thing when we were on the Grand in Nov from one of the future cruise sales reps. She said it wasnt a sure thing but that she had heard rumblings or something like that. She said that the new cruise terminal in Houston will be ready in 2 yrs. I hope it isnt that long until PCL is back in Texas.

I think I had read a post about the possibility of PCL going to the new Houston terminal a while back, but it was stated that the time to get out of the Houston port area was considerable and would impact the ports that would be available during a 7 day cruise.

[dforeigner]

That's odd because the Grand is scheduled to sail the Western Caribbean on 2008 from Fort Lauderdale.

[Too blessed to be stressed]

My mistake, its not going to be in 2008. They only gave us a time frame of, "some time in the future.":confused:

[DannyMac]

I think I had read a post about the possibility of PCL going to the new Houston terminal a while back, but it was stated that the time to get out of the Houston port area was considerable and would impact the ports that would be available during a 7 day cruise.

 

 

The location of the "new" Port of Houston will definitely increase the steaming time of cruise ships trying to reach the open Gulf of Mexico. I would estimate somewhere in the neighborhood of an hour and a half to reach the outer jetty bouy.

 

Lets all keep our fingers crossed that Princess has a change of mind and brings the Grand back to Texas when the new terminal opens.

[kftw]

That's odd because the Grand is scheduled to sail the Western Caribbean on 2008 from Fort Lauderdale.

 

I didn't know the 2008 Fall/Winter schedule was out yet. I'll have to go look as I've been waiting to see it.

[spongerob]

I don't know if it's talk or just wishful thinking. I'd like to see Princess come back to Texas, whether it is Grand Princess or another ship isn't important. We're going to miss being able to just drive to the ship in the mean time.

[aggieastrosfan]

I would love to see a new (doesn't have to be "new" new, just new to here) ship brought to Houston when the new terminal opens, but I'll settle for the Grand coming back. :)

 

I just hope they don't stay out of Texas too long, I like having options down here.

[dcl1710]

I have a friend who is leaving from the Houston port on NCL this weekend. I will ask her how much longer it takes to get to the Gulf. I was surprised when she told me they had 3 sea days on a 7 day cruise in that area. Will report if this thread stays alive.

[chris2597]

The person I spoke with said this is talk for the future. I wonder how this is going to impact the Galveston port as they have just completed renovation and building to accomodate the cruise ships. The RCCL Voyager is only scheduled to sail out of Galveston through April 2008, with no other ship set to sail out of Galvestons. That will leave only RCCL. This has to be causing a major impact on that area, not only with the port but the hotels, restaurants, rental cars and parking lots. I wonder what happened to cause the exodus?

[chris2597]

double post. Got the dreaded white screen

[chris2597]

dreaded white screen

[chris2597]

The person I spoke with said this is talk for the future. I wonder how this is going to impact the Galveston port as they have just completed renovation and building to accomodate the cruise ships. The RCCL Voyager is only scheduled to sail out of Galveston through April 2008, with no other ship set to sail out of Galvestons. That will leave only RCCL. This has to be causing a major impact on that area, not only with the port but the hotels, restaurants, rental cars and parking lots. I wonder what happened to cause the exodus?