Joe1028 Posted November 9, 2010 #501 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Poor John Heald! :( He has to deal with all those passengers. Most will be understanding and realize this was beyond anyones control, but you KNOW there will be more than few who will think of this as a personal attack on them and their vacation. :rolleyes: Glad there were no injuries and I hope they get towed into the nearest port safely. I bet he wishes he was dealing with the Professor instead of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misnco Posted November 9, 2010 #502 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I agree I think this poor ship is cursed. It is so sad that the folks onboard have had their vacation ruined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyattcruiser Posted November 9, 2010 #503 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Relax and watch the water. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. If you really need an activity, I suppose mini-golf is available or you could jog around the track some. Vacation Days? What are those? I don't get any paid time off. Lots of people don't. And lots of people do:D 3,000 people running and playing golf........I can picture that....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upandadam Posted November 9, 2010 #504 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I do feel sorry for those who are using up their precious and hard-to-come-by vacation time. And I feel bad for disabled people who struggle to be comfortable even under ideal circumstances. And I feel bad for anyone with kids. But other than that...I WISH I WAS THERE!! However there may not be many like me on board...people who have the time, who have the patience and have the sense of adventure it would take to enjoy this kind of FREE cruise and then look forward to taking another free cruise in the future. But for those who have kids, are handicapped, have little vacation time to spare, or even those who's personalities make them unable to enjoy this type of situation...my prayers are with you all. I completely agree with you. But, I think most don't share our sense of adventure. I could sit and just stare at the ocean and all the unique "goings-on" for days and love every minute of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyattcruiser Posted November 9, 2010 #505 Share Posted November 9, 2010 not worry about work! You seriously need to get another job:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted November 9, 2010 #506 Share Posted November 9, 2010 No arcade for all the hyper kids:eek: Anything that needs power........should not be working...... http://www.scosche.com/products/productID/1905 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSeven1413 Posted November 9, 2010 #507 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I've only glanced through half of the pages in this thread but I do feel bad for the passengers and crew. I try to imagine how my DW and I would react in this situation. It's easy for me to sit here in the comforts of my office and say it can't be that bad and that all costs will be reimbursed plus getting a credit towards a future cruise. I hope that I (or we) would handle ourselves with dignity and try to help any passenger that needs assistance. I'm not sure I'd enjoy the 'free cruise' to nowhere as it's happening, but it would provide a not so 'run of the mill' cruise story when I finally got home. On a lighter note, I think it would provide some interesting photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltzer Posted November 9, 2010 #508 Share Posted November 9, 2010 We were on the RCL ship Radiance in PV when the Splendor backed into us. Sadly, I think she is cursed. tonit964, I was on the Splendor when it bumped the Radiance! I'm scheduled to go on December 12 as well. Feel really bad for all passengers and crew on board, must be horrible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmaintz Posted November 9, 2010 #509 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Maybe the Navy will bring some fishing poles...:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie562 Posted November 9, 2010 #510 Share Posted November 9, 2010 You seriously need to get another job:D So I supose you don't take a vacation to get away from work and everyday life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival Platinum Cruiser Posted November 9, 2010 #511 Share Posted November 9, 2010 1) Refunds for all passengers at an average price per person of $800 equal about 4 Million dollars X 2 (free additional cruise for everyone) total 8 Million. 2) Transportation costs of everyone and flight changes etc maybe another 1/2 million. 3) Food spoilage another 1/4 million 4) Towing to port another million at least 5) Lost net revenues for all cancelled future cruises another million but maybe much more depending on how many cruises are axed. 6) Repairs to the ship (who knows how much) Plus other variables in the equation this fire could cost CCL upwards of 15 million dollars or maybe more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted November 9, 2010 #512 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Plus other variables in the equation this fire could cost CCL upwards of 15 million dollars or maybe more. YIKE..i wonder if this might give reason for them to raise fare prices in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrdsb4 Posted November 9, 2010 #513 Share Posted November 9, 2010 1) Refunds for all passengers at an average price per person of $800 equal about 4 Million dollars X 2 (free additional cruise for everyone) total 8 Million. 2) Transportation costs of everyone and flight changes etc maybe another 1/2 million. 3) Food spoilage another 1/4 million 4) Towing to port another million at least 5) Lost net revenues for all cancelled future cruises another million but maybe much more depending on how many cruises are axed. 6) Repairs to the ship (who knows how much) Plus other variables in the equation this fire could cost CCL upwards of 15 million dollars or maybe more. Would they not have insurance policies that would cover some of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted November 9, 2010 #514 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Curious to know what supplies the Navy thinks a fully stocked cruise ship requires. It is the Navy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsacubfan Posted November 9, 2010 #515 Share Posted November 9, 2010 1) Refunds for all passengers at an average price per person of $800 equal about 4 Million dollars X 2 (free additional cruise for everyone) total 8 Million. 2) Transportation costs of everyone and flight changes etc maybe another 1/2 million. 3) Food spoilage another 1/4 million 4) Towing to port another million at least 5) Lost net revenues for all cancelled future cruises another million but maybe much more depending on how many cruises are axed. 6) Repairs to the ship (who knows how much) Plus other variables in the equation this fire could cost CCL upwards of 15 million dollars or maybe more. Sure wouldn't want to be working that insurance claim :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival Platinum Cruiser Posted November 9, 2010 #516 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Would they not have insurance policies that would cover some of this? One would think so but then again one would think they would hedge their fuel costs like many airlines do but they do NOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheriNtexas Posted November 9, 2010 #517 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Well, at least the Mad Professor was onboard last week, not this one. Otherwise, he'd probably be up on deck preaching to everyone that this is a SIGN that the world is ending! :D rofl!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wentworth Posted November 9, 2010 #518 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Catch up on the news. toilets have been restored, they have water, food, rescue on the way , PLUS they get a full refund and a free cruise. Trust me I rather be in the middle of the ocean with somewaht of a cruise than to be at work! I think you need a new job:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsywych Posted November 9, 2010 #519 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Stock footage, but a phone interview with a member of the Coast Guard Cutter already on scene.... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40084109/ns/travel-news/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyattcruiser Posted November 9, 2010 #520 Share Posted November 9, 2010 So I supose you don't take a vacation to get away from work and everyday life? Actually I take a vacation to be with family and friends......whom are not in my everyday life:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 9, 2010 #521 Share Posted November 9, 2010 http://www.scosche.com/products/productID/1905 I was thinking a big extension cord run over from the Ronald Reagan....:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie562 Posted November 9, 2010 #522 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I think you need a new job:) If you say so. Any cruise director openings for Carnival? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted November 9, 2010 #523 Share Posted November 9, 2010 PVSA is commonly referred to as the Jones Act. Any fine could easily be waived. It is not as if there is a meter maid waiting to hand out 3300 tickets. :rolleyes: Just because most people don't know the difference between the PVSA and the Jones Act does not mean the two are interchangeable. The Jones Act does not apply to passenger ships. There is only one ticket that needs to go out. It is the cruise line that gets fined, not the individual passengers. It is up to Carnival to bill the passenger if Carnival believes that the passenger should pay the fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikjr Posted November 9, 2010 #524 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I agree, but there will be people wanting more.:rolleyes: I'm not sure what "more" there is to give. I know it's extremely disappointing, but what they are offering seems fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted November 9, 2010 #525 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Curious to know what supplies the Navy thinks a fully stocked cruise ship requires. Per FoxNews.com: The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, conducting maneuvers 120 miles south of San Diego, was diverted to help the ship. About 70,000 pounds of supplies, including bread, utensils, cups, milk, canned food and other items, will be flown to the Reagan, where helicopters will transfer them to the stricken cruise ship, Cmdr. Greg Hicks said. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/11/09/carnival-cruise-ship-loses-power-engine-room/ Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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