Two Alerts from Carnival

[susie8862]

This is copied and pasted for anyone that is not aware and traveling this weekend. Good luck to you all and have a GREAT cruise.:o:):o

 

Important Update - Carnival Paradise 8/25/12, Carnival Legend 8/26/12, Carnival Paradise 8/30/12Important Update for all guests sailing on the Carnival Paradise 8/25/12, Carnival Legend 8/26/12, Carnival Paradise 8/30/12:

The 2012 Republican National Convention (RNC) will be held in Tampa the week of your sailing. Local authorities have advised us road closures and parking restrictions are expected. There will also be intermittent traffic delays and temporary closures on interstate roads and throughout the downtown area beginning Saturday, August, 25, through Thursday, August 30. A map indicating road closures is available at www.tampagov.net/rnc.

 

We suggest you avoid routes that take you through downtown Tampa. Cruise ship passengers are asked to use the following detour:

 

– Take I-4 Exit 1

– Go south on 21st Street and turn west onto Adamo Drive

– Turn south onto Channelside Drive

– Passengers may utilize the Port of Tampa parking garage

 

Given traffic restrictions planned for this week, check-in for your cruise is now scheduled from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and we will sail shortly thereafter. It is essential you allow ample time to arrive at the terminal early enough to ensure you are not left behind.

 

We’d like to apologize in advance for any congestion you may experience at the terminal as a result of the new check-in times. To expedite the boarding process, please ensure you have completed your online check-in prior to arriving.

 

To stay up to date on any changes that may affect our departure, we encourage you to sign up for text alerts by texting the following number for your specific sailing:

Carnival Paradise 8/25/12 - text CCL1 to CRUISE (278473)

Carnival Legend 8/26/12 - text CCL2 to CRUISE (278473)

Carnival Paradise 8/30/12 - text CCL3 to CRUISE (278473)

If you have already signed up for text during your online check-in, you will automatically receive updates.

 

 

 

 

TopTropical Storm Isaac - Itinerary UpdatesTROPICAL STORM ISAAC UPDATE – 8:00 PM (EDT)

We are closely monitoring the forecasted path of Tropical Storm Isaac in the Caribbean. At the moment, there are no changes expected for any sailings departing on or after Friday, August 24, 2012. In the event we need to make a deviation to a future itinerary, we will update our guests.

 

If you have not done so already, we strongly suggest guests complete their online check-in as soon as possible. Please ensure to provide your email, as well as sign up for text alerts for updates on any changes to your cruise.

 

CARNIVAL VALOR - 8/19/12 departure

In order to stay ahead of the storm and for the safety and comfort of our guests, the Carnival Valor cancelled the call into Curaçao and replaced it with a visit to Nassau on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

CARNIVAL LIBERTY - 8/18/12 departure

Due to high winds and heavy swells, the Carnival Liberty cancelled the call into Grand Turk today and will replace it with a visit to Nassau on Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00PM.

 

All other ships are operating on their scheduled itineraries.

 

As always, the safety of our guests is our number one concern and our ships are maintaining a safe distance from the storm at all times.

 

Another web update will be posted August 24, at noon (EDT).

[zzupschuck]

Thank You!

[matt082600]

Great job Susie. Thanks for the info.

[ArkieCruiser]

This is copied and pasted for anyone that is not aware and traveling this weekend. Good luck to you all and have a GREAT cruise.:o:):o

 

Important Update - Carnival Paradise 8/25/12, Carnival Legend 8/26/12, Carnival Paradise 8/30/12Important Update for all guests sailing on the Carnival Paradise 8/25/12, Carnival Legend 8/26/12, Carnival Paradise 8/30/12:

The 2012 Republican National Convention (RNC) will be held in Tampa the week of your sailing. Local authorities have advised us road closures and parking restrictions are expected. There will also be intermittent traffic delays and temporary closures on interstate roads and throughout the downtown area beginning Saturday, August, 25, through Thursday, August 30. A map indicating road closures is available at www.tampagov.net/rnc.

 

We suggest you avoid routes that take you through downtown Tampa. Cruise ship passengers are asked to use the following detour:

 

– Take I-4 Exit 1

– Go south on 21st Street and turn west onto Adamo Drive

– Turn south onto Channelside Drive

– Passengers may utilize the Port of Tampa parking garage

 

Given traffic restrictions planned for this week, check-in for your cruise is now scheduled from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and we will sail shortly thereafter. It is essential you allow ample time to arrive at the terminal early enough to ensure you are not left behind.

 

We’d like to apologize in advance for any congestion you may experience at the terminal as a result of the new check-in times. To expedite the boarding process, please ensure you have completed your online check-in prior to arriving.

 

To stay up to date on any changes that may affect our departure, we encourage you to sign up for text alerts by texting the following number for your specific sailing:

Carnival Paradise 8/25/12 - text CCL1 to CRUISE (278473)

Carnival Legend 8/26/12 - text CCL2 to CRUISE (278473)

Carnival Paradise 8/30/12 - text CCL3 to CRUISE (278473)

If you have already signed up for text during your online check-in, you will automatically receive updates.

 

 

 

 

TopTropical Storm Isaac - Itinerary UpdatesTROPICAL STORM ISAAC UPDATE – 8:00 PM (EDT)

We are closely monitoring the forecasted path of Tropical Storm Isaac in the Caribbean. At the moment, there are no changes expected for any sailings departing on or after Friday, August 24, 2012. In the event we need to make a deviation to a future itinerary, we will update our guests.

 

If you have not done so already, we strongly suggest guests complete their online check-in as soon as possible. Please ensure to provide your email, as well as sign up for text alerts for updates on any changes to your cruise.

 

CARNIVAL VALOR - 8/19/12 departure

In order to stay ahead of the storm and for the safety and comfort of our guests, the Carnival Valor cancelled the call into Curaçao and replaced it with a visit to Nassau on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

CARNIVAL LIBERTY - 8/18/12 departure

Due to high winds and heavy swells, the Carnival Liberty cancelled the call into Grand Turk today and will replace it with a visit to Nassau on Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00PM.

 

All other ships are operating on their scheduled itineraries.

 

As always, the safety of our guests is our number one concern and our ships are maintaining a safe distance from the storm at all times.

 

Another web update will be posted August 24, at noon (EDT).

We got a recorded message yesterday from CCL saying that our boarding on the Magic this Sunday had been delayed until sometime between 1-3:30. No explanation why.

[loubetti]

Here's the current 5-day forecast for Issac. It's still a tropical storm, but might hit a cat 1 hurricane as it moves over the gulf. In the affected areas you could expect seas of force 10-12 (force 12 = hurricane conditions). Saturday and Sunday Florida departures should not be much of an issue, it's just what follows that might result in itinerary changes as described above.

 

 

It looks like it's just going to miss us at Boca Raton. Phew!

 

The Beaufort Wind Scale:

 

 

I've been in force 12 seas, but on an ocean liner, and it is certainly not for everyone! Most ordinary cruise ships will avoid anything above force 6.

[deeluvs2cruise]

Good info, thanks.

[nbsjcruiser]

CARNIVAL VALOR - 8/19/12 departure

In order to stay ahead of the storm and for the safety and comfort of our guests, the Carnival Valor cancelled the call into Curaçao and replaced it with a visit to Nassau on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

CARNIVAL LIBERTY - 8/18/12 departure

Due to high winds and heavy swells, the Carnival Liberty cancelled the call into Grand Turk today and will replace it with a visit to Nassau on Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00PM.

 

Oh man, missing Curacao for Nassau - what a kick in the groin that would be. They gotta do what they gotta do but still, I'd be disappointed in that one.

[chipq]

Oh man, missing Curacao for Nassau - what a kick in the groin that would be. They gotta do what they gotta do but still, I'd be disappointed in that one.

 

No kidding. Like anticipating a filet mingon and getting a big mac.

 

http://luv2cruise.blogspot.com

[hftmrock]

just recieved a text from carnival

 

'Your cruise remains on schedule. Should there be any changes due to tropical storm Isaac we will send you a text'

 

I am on the Imagination for Monday 08/27 out of Miami.

 

 

(Keeping fingers crossed)

[travler27]

No kidding. Like anticipating a filet mingon and getting a big mac.

 

http://luv2cruise.blogspot.com

 

Yeah, but big mac's are good too. :)

[bbohbbneedacruise]

Carnival Ecstasy will replace its Freeport, Bahamas call, scheduled for tomorrow, with a stop at Half Moon Cay.

These folks better not come back whining about missing Freeport, LOL:eek:

[susie8862]

Carnival Ecstasy will replace its Freeport, Bahamas call, scheduled for tomorrow, with a stop at Half Moon Cay.

These folks better not come back whining about missing Freeport, LOL:eek:

Lol...good one :)

[jerseyjjs]

I'm wondering why the Ecstasy has been re-routed from Half Moon Cay to Freeport. Do they anticipate the seas to be that rough for the tenders? There's not much distance between the two. Freeport substituted for HMC....UGGGH!!

[Fun, Fun 44]

Good to know.....thanks!