gtalum Posted January 14, 2011 #26 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'd be extremely surprised if they cancel. They may or may not reschedule or cancel ports depending on what kind of propulsion problem they're experiencing, and whether it can be fixed in the embarkation port. If not, they'll likely bring techs aboard to work on her while she's under way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted January 14, 2011 #27 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'd be extremely surprised if they cancel. They may or may not reschedule or cancel ports depending on what kind of propulsion problem they're experiencing, and whether it can be fixed in the embarkation port. If not, they'll likely bring techs aboard to work on her while she's under way. Exactly right. This happened to me on one of my sailings on the Inspiration... propulsion problem slowing the vessel. They worked on it while she was in Tampa and finished the repair at sea. By the way, I know Vance Gulliksen... if he said it I'd believe it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted January 14, 2011 #28 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Wll i hope tomorrow we find out if there is really a issue when the new cruise starts im hoping on our 5day we go to progresso becuse this was the reason i picked it to be able to go to CI and ive been to Cozumel 7 times so i really dont need a 5 day cruise with one stop in Cozumel ... Chances are they wouldnt tell you .. not unless they absolutely have to. If its only 2 hours late getting in .. they wouldnt even make a issue of it formally with a hand out or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiibound24 Posted January 14, 2011 #29 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Have there been any other news reports?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick&james Posted January 14, 2011 #30 Share Posted January 14, 2011 any new updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Gallery Posted January 14, 2011 #31 Share Posted January 14, 2011 "Since we are taking the same cruise in 3 weeks, I was following the Elation on www.marinetraffic.com and noticed it was very late to Cozumel and did not port in Calica..... More to come??? " Can you tell me how to use www.marinetraffic.com? I try looking up the Elation but couldn't figure it out. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiibound24 Posted January 14, 2011 #32 Share Posted January 14, 2011 "Since we are taking the same cruise in 3 weeks, I was following the Elation on www.marinetraffic.com and noticed it was very late to Cozumel and did not port in Calica..... More to come??? " Can you tell me how to use www.marinetraffic.com? I try looking up the Elation but couldn't figure it out. Thanks! If you type "Carnival Elation" in the search box in the upper right, it will give you the current location or the last know. I just did it again and it is still not showing up which means it is not close to any port.....The middle of the Gulf is not covered by this system. This is what I just pulled off.. it has not reported for over 1 day and 16 hours. CARNIVAL ELATION Edit this vessel Vessel for Sale?Vessel's Details Ship Type: Passenger Year Built: 1998 Length x Breadth: 261 m X 37 m DeadWeight: 7498 t Speed recorded (Max / Average): 18.4 / 15.8 knots Flag: Panama [PA] Call Sign: 3FOC5 IMO: 9118721, MMSI: 355831000 Last Position Received Area: Mexico Gulf Latitude / Longitude: 20.89477˚ / -86.75177˚ (Map) Currently in Port: Last Known Port: PUNTA VENADO Info Received: 1d 16h 26min 33s ago Not Currently in Range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted January 15, 2011 #33 Share Posted January 15, 2011 any new updates? I cant find any news today. Hopefully, someone on the Elation that boarded today will post some news if its not fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiibound24 Posted January 15, 2011 #34 Share Posted January 15, 2011 She must be going pretty slow... two days at sea to get back to Mobile??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futaba951 Posted January 15, 2011 #35 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I cant find any news today. Hopefully, someone on the Elation that boarded today will post some news if its not fixed. Not due in until tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Gallery Posted January 15, 2011 #36 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I called alittle while ago and I can tell that they are reading a statement given to them and won't give any details. They say, "The Elation is scheduled to sail this week with no changes to her itinerary." I tried asking several different ways if the problem has been fixed with no answer. They just repeat, "The Elation is scheduled to sail with no changes to her itinerary." Wish I had more information like we did when we sailed the NCL years ago. It had an engine issue and they explained exactly what the issue was to ease your mind. If anyone has more news, please post. Also, if anyone is leaving this Sat., it would be great if you could give an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Breeze Cruiser Posted January 15, 2011 #37 Share Posted January 15, 2011 We are in Mobile now waiting to board tomorrow. Hoping all goes well! As long as they let us on the ship I am sure we will have a great time! Juli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted January 15, 2011 #38 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Here's the official statement from Carnival regarding the Elation: "On Tuesday, Jan. 11, the Carnival Elation experienced technical difficulties with its propulsion system. The ship was sailing at... a reduced speed, however, all other hotel systems were operating normal. Shipboard technicians were able to fix the problem and the Carnival Elation began sailing for Cozumel where it is expected to arrive at 10:15 a.m., roughly two hours behind schedule. The Carnival Elation is on a 5-day cruise that departed Mobile on Jan. 10. and will visit Cozumel and Calica." Sounds like she's good to go!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ineed-a-vacation Posted January 15, 2011 #39 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Definitely post something if anyone hears anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick&james Posted January 15, 2011 #40 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Good to hear its fixed because I sail in two weeks and I guess we will find out if its really fixed when the next cruise gets back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiibound24 Posted January 15, 2011 #41 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I assume she is in Mobile now. For some reason she is not showing up on marrinetraffic.com...... Wonder if we will here what happened from some exiting passengers today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatsneaks Posted January 15, 2011 #42 Share Posted January 15, 2011 who else is bringing MRE's next cruise :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa L Posted January 15, 2011 #43 Share Posted January 15, 2011 who else is bringing MRE's next cruise :D That one made me chuckle :D Sailing 4/4/11 on the Elation....note to self, add MREs to packing list ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted January 15, 2011 #44 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Good to hear its fixed because I sail in two weeks and I guess we will find out if its really fixed when the next cruise gets back Im with you. I want to know it will stay fixed. I hope someone posts something, if embarkation is late or what is going on today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrx Posted January 15, 2011 #45 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Im with you. I want to know it will stay fixed. I hope someone posts something, if embarkation is late or what is going on today. They wont tell you its fixed or not..they will take you out there and go in circles for 5 days.. just got off ship a few hours ago..We heard different stories from crew. A couple of guys told us they were not sure if it would be fixed. Who knows.. hope your weather is better anyway. I could have handled 5 days of circles had it at least been sunny but thats the breaks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted January 15, 2011 #46 Share Posted January 15, 2011 They wont tell you its fixed or not..they will take you out there and go in circles for 5 days.. just got off ship a few hours ago..We heard different stories from crew. A couple of guys told us they were not sure if it would be fixed. Who knows.. hope your weather is better anyway. I could have handled 5 days of circles had it at least been sunny but thats the breaks! thank you for the report. Is it true you were slow coming back to Mobile .. and if so why if it was fixed. Im still feeling a little confused... or should I say uncertain if its really fixed. I hope our weather is better than yours was. Sorry you didnt hit weather lucky either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted January 15, 2011 #47 Share Posted January 15, 2011 thank you for the report. Is it true you were slow coming back to Mobile .. and if so why if it was fixed. Im still feeling a little confused... or should I say uncertain if its really fixed. I hope our weather is better than yours was. Sorry you didnt hit weather lucky either. They would steam at a reduced speed as they would not be allowed back into Mobile until their scheduled arrival time and date... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiibound24 Posted January 15, 2011 #48 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I guess we will have to see how today goes.....They and if they make their 1st stop on time Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaknzoey Posted January 20, 2011 Author #49 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Just got off the ship this morning, from the 5 day cruise. There were no problems whatsoever with the speed. Got to Progreso and Cozumel in great time, and I think we were early to both locations. Got back to Mobile in great time time. Was off the ship by 7:15, on the road by 7:30 Anyway, I did talk with a couple of folks that confirmed with staff on board (I did not ask the staff directly) that there was a problem, but as far as they knew, nothing wrong now. Just reporting, because I started this thread, that all is well with Elation! :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick&james Posted January 20, 2011 #50 Share Posted January 20, 2011 glad to hear you had a great cruise we go on the elation next Saturday same cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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