nolaAlive Posted April 28, 2009 #526 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Puerta Maya sure looks deserted today and no ships visible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha708 Posted April 28, 2009 #527 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I wonder if anybody read this: http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=3196. And if it is true, because the official statement has not been release yet. Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollybelle Posted April 28, 2009 #528 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'm leaving on Saturday on the Liberty with a stop scheduled for Cozumel. If we stop we stop, if they choose another port it's fine and if they choose to have a day at sea that's fine too. I am on vacation and if the ship wants to go in circles I don't care - I am on vacation, hopefully in the sun and don't have to worry about work, house or anything that will distract me from my DH, book and DOD. I do feel sorry for the people that depend on the cruise ships for their livelyhood. Brinda My sentiments exactly! We're also going to be sailing on the Liberty May 2 and I expect to enjoy and make the most of my vacation regardless of where we are Thursday May 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waldos Posted April 28, 2009 #529 Share Posted April 28, 2009 On a side note the doctor that I work for told me to take the normal precautions that you should take during flu season (wash your hands with soap and water). He said he doesn't think there is a lot to worry about if you have a good immune system. He also thinks that the media is making it much bigger and worse that it really is. Although this information is true for most known flus, it is NOT true of this one which seems to be selecting people with presumably good immune systems. The bodies seem to be producing cytochine (sp?) storms in an attempt to protect the body. Doesn't work and causes serious difficulties. The doctor you work for needs to do his homework. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolaAlive Posted April 28, 2009 #530 Share Posted April 28, 2009 IF Carnival changes the itinerary for a specific sailing, in advance of the sailing, then I think that opens the window to cancel without penalty. But you may only have a day or two to decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman793 Posted April 28, 2009 #531 Share Posted April 28, 2009 We leave on Saturday from Port Canaveral for a Western Carribean run on the Glory. While I am sad that we will most likely miss Cozumel, I hope that we still get to stop in Belize and Costa Maya. They are way down from Mexico City. But no matter what happens, there will be sun and fun to be had regardless. We apparently are jinxed. Our cruise last Sept ended up being diverted from Western to Eastern while we were onboard. We missed the hurricanes though...and let's be honest who wants to deal with the rough seas!!M YUCK!! But we changed this one when we got back and lo and behold....swine flu. :p We are packed and ready to go wherever the ship takes us, we just cannot wait!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst347 Posted April 28, 2009 #532 Share Posted April 28, 2009 You will have 24 hours to cancel. http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Static_Templates/Port_Cancellation_Policy.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katikat Posted April 28, 2009 #533 Share Posted April 28, 2009 This is so upsetting. Just read that Princess Cruises changed their Puerta Villarta and Cabo ports to Catalina and San Diego. Why would I want to go there, living in Los Angeles. It is absolutely freezing at sea right now. I dont have a travel insurance, but I hope they let me change my cruise for another time at least. Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnipegCruiser Posted April 28, 2009 #534 Share Posted April 28, 2009 You can be contagious and not have any symptoms. I have not seen that anywhere. In fact I think the opposite is true. Fever is one of the clear symptoms.... A fever over 100.2 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineGirly23 Posted April 28, 2009 #535 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I also don't think I would enjoy a cruise to no where, at least not at the prices we paid for this trip. I would expect a big price decrease if there were no ports. It comes down to preference. Some love the ship life and wouldn't mind staying on board, other don't enjoy it as much and the ports are a very important part of their cruise experience. Neither is right or wrong. I agree with you. I guess the cruise experience falls into two categories. Do you like a cruise for the sailing or for the transportation to various ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobears Posted April 28, 2009 #536 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I agree with you. I guess the cruise experience falls into two categories. Do you like a cruise for the sailing or for the transportation to various ports. Yep DH falls into the as long as I'm on the boat I'm happy category. I fall into the I enjoy to sail but want my port day category. Honestly I don't know how we've managed to stay married so long :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolaAlive Posted April 28, 2009 #537 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I cruise for the total package which includes ports. I doubt many people book cruises to places they don't want to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsacubfan Posted April 28, 2009 #538 Share Posted April 28, 2009 i wouldnt like a cancelation.....as my vacation started yesterday....to late to change .....and cruise leaves may 3rd on Splendor........flight paid for....non refundable fares i'd rather cruise to nowhere if that is an option We may be cruising to nowhere together :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeldomCruiser09 Posted April 28, 2009 #539 Share Posted April 28, 2009 What 5PM are they going to make the announcment under? Eastern time,central time,??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobears Posted April 28, 2009 #540 Share Posted April 28, 2009 What 5PM are they going to make the announcment under? Eastern time,central time,??? Eastern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waldos Posted April 28, 2009 #541 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I cruise for the total package which includes ports. I doubt many people book cruises to places they don't want to go. Have you seen the people who return again and again to Jamaica, claiming to despise it every time? I suspect that there is one set of people who chose cruises based on prices and departure ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted April 28, 2009 #542 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Have you seen the people who return again and again to Jamaica, claiming to despise it every time? I suspect that there is one set of people who chose cruises based on prices and departure ports. No........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted April 28, 2009 #543 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Actually, DST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbratt17 Posted April 28, 2009 #544 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I emailed my DD's (5) Pediatrician to ask them what precautions I should take with her since we are going on a cruise to Mexico on 5/11. The assistant called me back and told me that they recommend avoiding large groups and travel to Mexico. Hello.... it is a cruise to Mexico!!! I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. :D Luckily this was not the Dr answering my question cause I would seriously have to think about changing Drs. Hope all the people who had to miss their ports today are enjoying a wonderful sea day. I will be sad if we have to miss Cozumel or Progresso, but I am one of those people who will be happy to just be on the ship!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted April 28, 2009 #545 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Only if you puchased "cancel for any reason" insurance. Regular health type coverage doesnt cover you for cancelling just in case. Depends on what you purchased. 11 more posts to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabu_babu Posted April 28, 2009 #546 Share Posted April 28, 2009 We are leaving for mexico in carnival splendor on May 3rd, and I am traveling with 3 years old. I don't know what should I do? is it a good idea to go right now or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobears Posted April 28, 2009 #547 Share Posted April 28, 2009 We are leaving for mexico in carnival splendor on May 3rd, and I am traveling with 3 years old. I don't know what should I do? is it a good idea to go right now or not? Wait until Carnivals announcement tonight. If it's safe they will stop there, if not, they won't. They are not going to put their passengers in a dangerous situation, no way they want the liability for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachcruizin Posted April 28, 2009 #548 Share Posted April 28, 2009 OK - my first post. According to my travel agent there is supposed to be a press release at 5PM Eastern time. She told me to hang tight until then. Worried also.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framerman Posted April 28, 2009 #549 Share Posted April 28, 2009 We are leaving for mexico in carnival splendor on May 3rd, and I am traveling with 3 years old. I don't know what should I do? is it a good idea to go right now or not? Wait for Carnival to post on their website at 5:00pm about decisions. Carnival depends on their customers and no way will they endanger them and hence lose them as customers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trock Posted April 28, 2009 #550 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I just heard on the radio that the majority of the kids at St Francis prep have recovered from the swine flu.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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