DgBg100106 Posted February 20, 2012 #101 Share Posted February 20, 2012 For comparison, I've been on eighteen cruises and I haven't missed a port yet. I was on the same itinerary as another ship (each going in the opposite order of the other ship) and the other ship missed a port and we didn't. Also, many first timers might not realize that ships do miss ports. I missed a port on my very first cruise and then had an schedule change two days before a cruise. So it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted February 20, 2012 #102 Share Posted February 20, 2012 For comparison, I've been on eighteen cruises and I haven't missed a port yet. I was on the same itinerary as another ship (each going in the opposite order of the other ship) and the other ship missed a port and we didn't. Also, many first timers might not realize that ships do miss ports. I'd say, what you've experience isn't the norm. You are definitely in the minority. I've never met anyone who has been on more than a few cruises that hasn't missed one port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read52 Posted February 20, 2012 #103 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Are they refunding the whole amount of the cruise and $300 OBC? I would take that and enjoy what is left of the cruise. If you are sight seeing after the cruise, you will have some extra money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted February 20, 2012 #104 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Are they refunding the whole amount of the cruise and $300 OBC? I would take that and enjoy what is left of the cruise. If you are sight seeing after the cruise, you will have some extra money. There seems to be some conflicting posts on whether or not the passengers are getting a full refund only or a full refund plus OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DgBg100106 Posted February 20, 2012 #105 Share Posted February 20, 2012 There seems to be some conflicting posts on whether or not the passengers are getting a full refund only or a full refund plus OBC. Who knows, but a cruise refund is nice in and of itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexkrn46 Posted February 20, 2012 #106 Share Posted February 20, 2012 sorry to hear about yoy experiences, hoping for better weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flossie2359 Posted February 21, 2012 #107 Share Posted February 21, 2012 So hoping things have gotten better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVU Posted February 21, 2012 #108 Share Posted February 21, 2012 For comparison, I've been on eighteen cruises and I haven't missed a port yet. I was on the same itinerary as another ship (each going in the opposite order of the other ship) and the other ship missed a port and we didn't. Also, many first timers might not realize that ships do miss ports. You have been lucky. We are about 25 cruises and had changed itineraries a few times before we even left home. Some ports were just dropped or were substituted. We had a new Itinerary made by the Captain on departure day due to bad weather, had ports changed or skipped while at sea, once we were held in Lisbon waters for a day or so while they cut off our broken Stabilizer, on the Navigator, before we could go on. We missed 2 ports but got some compensation. Had a cruise canceled but far enough ahead to change the booking. Just have to go with the flow and not count on every port booked as one you will see. Sure seems to be the norm when we cruise. Had it happen in the Fall on the Radiance. We missed a port due to staying another night in Perth, to let passengers meet the ship due to the Qantas strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwdwnurse Posted February 21, 2012 #109 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hello PP and Kitty - I hope things are looking up! We are sailing on the Enchantment in June. We were on the Freedom last summer and had to change from an eastern itinerary to a western one due to a storm that was brewing. We were a little disappointed, but like everyone has said - a day at sea sure beats a day at work! I hope they get the propeller repaired and you're on your way to warmer weather :) Thanks for the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted February 21, 2012 #110 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Who knows, but a cruise refund is nice in and of itself. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr1vatepiles Posted February 21, 2012 Author #111 Share Posted February 21, 2012 just a quick post from me at minute. I have written a lenthy report but laptop is playing nicely at minute. Things are massive improvement, weather is great and everyone seems to be in better mood. Ill post what i had written the minute i finish hitting laptop with a doughnut, take care :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DgBg100106 Posted February 21, 2012 #112 Share Posted February 21, 2012 just a quick post from me at minute. I have written a lenthy report but laptop is playing nicely at minute. Things are massive improvement, weather is great and everyone seems to be in better mood. Ill post what i had written the minute i finish hitting laptop with a doughnut, take care :D Glad things are looking up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingawaysoon Posted February 21, 2012 #113 Share Posted February 21, 2012 So glad things are looking up for you guys. Hopefully the massage helped relax your girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachnative Posted February 21, 2012 #114 Share Posted February 21, 2012 just a quick post from me at minute. I have written a lenthy report but laptop is playing nicely at minute. Things are massive improvement, weather is great and everyone seems to be in better mood. Ill post what i had written the minute i finish hitting laptop with a doughnut, take care :D I've been thinking about you and especially your girlfriend. It's good to hear that the cruise has gotten better for you. Best wishes for fantastic weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixieva Posted February 21, 2012 #115 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Now you're going to see what's cruising is SUPPOSED to be like:D!! Have a wonderful time regardless of where you end up-at sea or in port! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea_la_vie Posted February 21, 2012 #116 Share Posted February 21, 2012 just a quick post from me at minute. I have written a lenthy report but laptop is playing nicely at minute. Things are massive improvement, weather is great and everyone seems to be in better mood. Ill post what i had written the minute i finish hitting laptop with a doughnut, take care :D So glad to hear!! Have a wonderful remainder of your cruise!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldcity Posted February 21, 2012 #117 Share Posted February 21, 2012 So glad to hear that things have improved. I've been lucky and have only had one really bad day at sea ... but it wasn't my first cruise, so it didn't put me off the concept of cruising again. I hope things go well for you from here on out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr1vatepiles Posted February 21, 2012 Author #118 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hello One and All! What a difference a day makes. As soon as I posted yesterday things began to get better and better. I started off the day with a gorgeous breakfast of pineapple pancakes in the windjammer. Never had these before and they tasted amazing. We then stopped off for game of bingo, which has grown on me a lot and I now enjoy it :D. The seas started to calm down as the day progressed and thanks to some good advice, i've been munching on green apples to combat the motion sickness. We relaxed a couple hours away in the solarium, where I managed to get into the hot tub for the first time. It was so warm and but me into such a good mood. At dinner out waiter Antonio has been very kind to us, especially to my gf who had been suffering from motion sickness the previous day. I shall reward him later in the cruise. After dinner we went to the casino. For me it was the first time ever inside one and after ten minutes of walking around I hit the beginners blackjack tables. Our enjoyed my time there and came out with more then I went it. Sadly dear gf didn’t have so much luck on slots so with her losses we came out about even ha ha. We caught the cant stop the rock show and it was frankly amazing. The singing and dancing were the perfect end to the day. Last nights sleep was the best ever for me, and if it wasn’t for my gf putting big light on to goto the toilet I would still be there. Weather is gorgeous at the minute and we have calm seas. So I’m going to head to starbucks and get up on deck. I'll report in either tonight or first thing in morning. Sorry with how negative yesterdays post was. I think hearing the bad news from the captain first thing in the morning and having to cheer up my gf, put me in a bad mood. Sorry if I bummed any of you out with it. Things are getting better as many of you said they would, and im having a hell of a time now :D Take Care, Pr1vate Piles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley123 Posted February 21, 2012 #119 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I'm so glad to hear that things are getting better for you! Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DgBg100106 Posted February 21, 2012 #120 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Glad things are getting better.... fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingawaysoon Posted February 21, 2012 #121 Share Posted February 21, 2012 So glad things are looking up for you and you are having a better day! I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying your trip a little more now! Better luck later in the casino! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpoon1 Posted February 21, 2012 #122 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I hope you get a chance to post pictures of the seas from yesterday. I have always wanted to be on a cruise with those heavy seas. I have been off of Cape Hatteras in a 60' boat in in 10'-12' seas. It would be amazing to be sipping Mojitos in those seas instead of face full's of salt water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flossie2359 Posted February 21, 2012 #123 Share Posted February 21, 2012 A hell of a time, YAY!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted February 21, 2012 #124 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thank you for your honest post. I know things can go wrong on a cruise. Doesn't mater if its your first cruise; or if you're a seasoned cruiser. Glad the weather is good and thankfully the rest of your trip will go well. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted February 21, 2012 #125 Share Posted February 21, 2012 So happy things are looking up for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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