spencercoop Posted June 16, 2010 #376 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Good point China Clipper. One caveat to my theory & agrees with your thoughts; Conquest & Ecstasy go to New Orleans. Triumph comes to Galveston. Spirit comes to Galveston (or Houston- Bayport). The only trouble I have with this scenario is that Galveston/Houston seems to lose capacity since the Triumph is less than Conquest & Spirit is about the same capacity as Ecstasy?? Marty BTW - I'd LOVE a Spirit-class ship out of Galveston!! I don't see NOLA having more capacity than Galveston at this point. Also I don't see them cutting capacity out of Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnjkeith Posted June 16, 2010 #377 Share Posted June 16, 2010 . 4. New Orleans gets her ship back & the ship that was designed for it, Conquest, which has more capacity than Triumph. Triumph takes over Conquest's cruises out of Galveston & Ecstasy remains in Galv & continues to do the short (4-5 day) cruises. We should know in the next few days!! I'm out. Marty No way Triumph goes to Galveston. Galveston is bigger market and money maker for Carnival. Magic to Galveston, Conquest maybe back to New Orleans where it started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted June 16, 2010 #378 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I don't see NOLA having more capacity than Galveston at this point. Also I don't see them cutting capacity out of Galveston. How many cruise passengers does Galveston have now (annual basis), and how many did they have in 2005? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted June 16, 2010 #379 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I think not a chance Dream or Magic or Breeze goes around South America. Splendor is set up for all reasonable cruise ship climates, whereas the Dream team isn't. There isn't any large, enclosed deck area - aka covered pool, where people could hang for a few days of crappy weather. I was impressed with the rough water ride of Dream - you know there is some extra tonnage, so Magic could breeze around Cape Horn most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted June 16, 2010 #380 Share Posted June 16, 2010 No way Triumph goes to Galveston. Galveston is bigger market and money maker for Carnival. Magic to Galveston, Conquest maybe back to New Orleans where it started. It does look like the Triumph is coming to Galveston. Magic and Triumph- Galveston Conquest and Ecstasy- New Orleans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnjkeith Posted June 16, 2010 #381 Share Posted June 16, 2010 It does look like the Triumph is coming to Galveston. Magic and Triumph- Galveston Conquest and Ecstasy- New Orleans That part works....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarnivalFan2 Posted June 16, 2010 #382 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I think not a chance Dream or Magic or Breeze goes around South America. Splendor is set up for all reasonable cruise ship climates, whereas the Dream team isn't. There isn't any large, enclosed deck area - aka covered pool, where people could hang for a few days of crappy weather. I was impressed with the rough water ride of Dream - you know there is some extra tonnage, so Magic could breeze around Cape Horn most of the time. Sargeant Shultz - I agree on the sea-keeping ability of the Dream. We experienced it in the Med when we ran into 70 mph winds and 30 ft seas! Captain Querlo said it was the worst weather/seas he had encountered in his entire career! Yes, the Dream pitched & rolled, but all ships do in weather/seas that extreme. However, I was impressed on well she handled these seas. My thought on the Magic NOT staying in Galveston, was the fact that Carnival would not confirm/commit to the TA's past the one Caribbean cruise for the Magic out of Galveston. Also, remember the time of year....we're talking November (winter) in northern hemisphere, which is SUMMER in the southern hemisphere; more favorable conditions for the Magic to 'round Cape Horn! Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted June 16, 2010 #383 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Sargeant Shultz - I agree on the sea-keeping ability of the Dream. We experienced it in the Med when we ran into 70 mph winds and 30 ft seas! Captain Querlo said it was the worst weather/seas he had encountered in his entire career! Yes, the Dream pitched & rolled, but all ships do in weather/seas that extreme. However, I was impressed on well she handled these seas. My thought on the Magic NOT staying in Galveston, was the fact that Carnival would not confirm/commit to the TA's past the one Caribbean cruise for the Magic out of Galveston. Also, remember the time of year....we're talking November (winter) in northern hemisphere, which is SUMMER in the southern hemisphere; more favorable conditions for the Magic to 'round Cape Horn! Marty But... When you go under Carnival.com and go to my cruises, if you try to add a booking, you see what dates the Magic is sailing. There is one 6 day cruise and then 7 day cruises one after another. So I still think the Magic is staying in Galveston. Don't get me wrong, I would LOVE the Magic to come to the west coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted June 16, 2010 #384 Share Posted June 16, 2010 My thought on the Magic NOT staying in Galveston, was the fact that Carnival would not confirm/commit to the TA's past the one Caribbean cruise for the Magic out of Galveston. Marty They just give us one little slice of the pie at once, and then wait to give the next piece ..from that you think it means that Magic would come specifically to Galveston and then leave ... fertile imagination if nothing else?? I dont buy it. ... for the most obvious reason, Elation left due to low prices, so why would they replace it with a larger ship? Remember when they were giving away cruises to Carnival gamblers, for several dates, just pay the taxes and take your pick of dates ...thats how bad demand was out of Calif, they were giving the cruise away trying to fill the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy & Carmen Posted June 16, 2010 #385 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I may have to stay off this thread.....people are right and wrong and I'm biting my tongue and it's bleeding now......lol:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted June 16, 2010 #386 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I may have to stay off this thread.....people are right and wrong and I'm biting my tongue and it's bleeding now......lol:D Please stay here!!! Maybe we can get a little info out of you!!:D I don't want your tongue to bleed, I just want some info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiting4acruise Posted June 16, 2010 #387 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I may have to stay off this thread.....people are right and wrong and I'm biting my tongue and it's bleeding now......lol:D Just spill it Randy.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarnivalFan2 Posted June 16, 2010 #388 Share Posted June 16, 2010 How dare you call my imagination "fertile" :p! As I said in my original post...just my 2 cents. Good points and would provide the increased capacity for Galveston/Houston market. Sooo, Spencercoop may have it nailed; Magic & Triumph in Galveston Conquest & Ecstasy in New Orleans Increases capacity in both markets. Still, hoping Carnival brings a Spirit-class ship to Houston, for our brand-new cruise terminal sitting empty in Bayport. Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prattmom Posted June 16, 2010 #389 Share Posted June 16, 2010 This is really getting irritating.... Why don't they just spill it already? I finally convince DH to book another cruise and I can't even do so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted June 16, 2010 #390 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Sargeant Shultz - I agree on the sea-keeping ability of the Dream. We experienced it in the Med when we ran into 70 mph winds and 30 ft seas! Captain Querlo said it was the worst weather/seas he had encountered in his entire career! ---- Also, remember the time of year....we're talking November (winter) in northern hemisphere, which is SUMMER in the southern hemisphere; more favorable conditions for the Magic to 'round Cape Horn! Marty If that was the Oct 15th sailing, I wuz there. I was also on Splendor around Cape Horn. That was in February, which is on the other side of November. It was mostly nice, but got pretty chillish the nearer we got to the tip of South America. Glad we didn't fall off the planet! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted June 16, 2010 #391 Share Posted June 16, 2010 How dare you call my imagination "fertile" :p! As I said in my original post...just my 2 cents. Good points and would provide the increased capacity for Galveston/Houston market. Sooo, Spencercoop may have it nailed; Magic & Triumph in Galveston Conquest & Ecstasy in New Orleans Increases capacity in both markets. Still, hoping Carnival brings a Spirit-class ship to Houston, for our brand-new cruise terminal sitting empty in Bayport. Marty I would LOVE it if you were right. Since I live in San Diego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted June 16, 2010 #392 Share Posted June 16, 2010 But... When you go under Carnival.com and go to my cruises, if you try to add a booking, you see what dates the Magic is sailing. There is one 6 day cruise and then 7 day cruises one after another. So I still think the Magic is staying in Galveston. Don't get me wrong, I would LOVE the Magic to come to the west coast. There is, or wuz, another 6 day around NYE. And wuz an 8 day Christmas cruise. I haven't checked other than my booking, which still doesn't say canceled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted June 16, 2010 #393 Share Posted June 16, 2010 There is, or wuz, another 6 day around NYE. And wuz an 8 day Christmas cruise. I haven't checked other than my booking, which still doesn't say canceled! Ok. I guess I missed those. That is great that your booking is not cancelled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy & Carmen Posted June 16, 2010 #394 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Please stay here!!! Maybe we can get a little info out of you!!:D I don't want your tongue to bleed, I just want some info! Just spill it Randy.:D That's what I'm afraid of......I might slip :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiting4acruise Posted June 16, 2010 #395 Share Posted June 16, 2010 That's what I'm afraid of......I might slip :eek: We won't tell anyone if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted June 16, 2010 #396 Share Posted June 16, 2010 That's what I'm afraid of......I might slip :eek: Please slip a little info. All we want is a little clue!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted June 16, 2010 #397 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Ok. I guess I missed those. That is great that your booking is not cancelled! It is encouraging. I also saw where someone DID book today, so who knows what is really going on? http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=24836707&postcount=92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted June 16, 2010 #398 Share Posted June 16, 2010 It is encouraging. I also saw where someone DID book today, so who knows what is really going on? http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=24836707&postcount=92 Weird. I thought they said Carnival closed booking the itinerary for right now???:confused: I guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
232271 Posted June 16, 2010 #399 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Carnival Elation used to make it to Belize from Galveston. Mariner of the Seas, RCCL, is coming Fall 2011 and they are doing a Belize, Roatan, and Cozumel itenarary......:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted June 16, 2010 #400 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Mariner of the Seas, RCCL, is coming Fall 2011 and they are doing a Belize, Roatan, and Cozumel itenarary......:) The Voyager has been doing it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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