When will I know.... CM or Prog?

[Brute Bandit]

I'm booked on the 10/1 Fantasy and was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me if they had ports changed and when they were notified of the changes. If I'm moved I'd like to know where I'm going so I can do some research on the area so I'm better prepared.

 

I called Carnival and as usual they were really helpful (not)!

 

Anyway, If anyone has any info they'd like to share I'd love to read it.

 

Ellen

[SDPadreFan]

My understanding is that Costa Maya is going to be out 4-6 months so I wouldn't count on getting there. Of course things can change.

[pmc7704]

From what I hear, you definitely won't be going to Costa Maya any time soon, word is the pier won't be re-built for at least 6 to 8 months.

[mountaingurl]

My understnding is that they are waiting till the very last minute so they can keep people from canceling. I get a different story each time I call carnival, and I mean every time. I was frustrated at first. I wanted to book an excursion on line. Now I just don't care. Get me on that big boat, put a virgin drink in my hand, and everything else will work itself out! Have fun on your cruise.:D

[lyttleone1977]

Found this in CC news

 

Carnival Fantasy five-night cruises roundtrip New Orleans, August 25 departure and thereafter. In effect until further notice, the ship will visit Progreso and Cozumel (instead of Costa Maya and Cozumel) on its five-night voyages. Four-night cruises stopping in Cozumel remain unchanged.

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=2167

[the_dylaness]

We're sailing on the Legend in a week and we still don't know.

[keishashadow]

We're sailing on the Legend in a week and we still don't know.

:eek:

in that case i won't complain about not knowing for our date in Dec.

[psychboss]

I would NOT plan on Costa Maya unless you are sailing AFTER May or June of 2008 -

[yst347]

I would NOT plan on Costa Maya unless you are sailing AFTER May or June of 2008 -

 

I second that, even next May is optimistic IMHO. Mahahual has been wiped out. The pier needs to be replaced and the tourist village needs to be rebuilt. I would be amazed to see port calls to Costa Maya before November 2008.

[hdawson]

Lots of information on Progreso/Merida on the Ports of Call board. also http://www.yucatantoday.com.

[Giantfan13]

We were on the Fantasy when Hurricane Dean hit Costa Maya. we were diverted to Key West. from there we returned to Cozumel. In Cozumel, they ahd pictures of what Dean did to Costa Maya. it completely destroyed their pier. We saw the pictures. There will be NO ships docking there for quite a while, as there is no place to dock. Regardless of waht Carnival has said or not said, you are definitely not going to Costa Maya.

[IvesGrandmama]

Read in local paper today that Costa Maya will not be open for cruise ships until late next year. It was a beautiful island