airhead22 Posted October 13, 2012 #1 Share Posted October 13, 2012 We just got onboard... 1:30. Terrible embarkation, not checking VIP or anything, free for all at elevator. Many trapped in VIP room and were pushed back by"blue cards" and Elvis group. Not a good start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols159 Posted October 13, 2012 #2 Share Posted October 13, 2012 weather caused the ship to arrive late than customs wanted to check every passenger.. Not all Carnivals fault.. Be glad you are on the ship and not at your work place.. Enjoy the next 7 days.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaded_reckless Posted October 13, 2012 #3 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Hopefully the day turns around for you. Have an enjoyable cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUIGONATOR Posted October 13, 2012 #4 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Did they say why? Hoe long total did it take you? I board Mon on Imagination oin Miami. Why weould the ship have been late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhead22 Posted October 13, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted October 13, 2012 One crew said weather I not upset about the delay but the boarding was chaos. It was passengers crowding the escalator and acting like they were not going to get on. This is first cruise as VIP thanks to sister being VIP and just irked me for the port people just stepping back and let everyone board depending in who shoved hardest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhead22 Posted October 13, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted October 13, 2012 We checked in at 11:30 and stood in terminal until 1. Not even any seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNUZULOOSE Posted October 13, 2012 #7 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Want to trade?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted October 13, 2012 #8 Share Posted October 13, 2012 If they are pushing and shoving at the escalators to board already, then I guess it will be a rough week at the lido buffet on Valor!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborah grimes Posted October 13, 2012 #9 Share Posted October 13, 2012 We want a review when you come back! I'll be on the Valor in 43 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhead22 Posted October 13, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Will do. I will have fun no matter what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrytens Posted October 13, 2012 #11 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Although I know that you will have a great cruise Patti, sorry for the bad start. It doesn't sound like much fun. Glad you are finally onboard now:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhead22 Posted October 13, 2012 Author #12 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Leaving a little late. Liberty just pulled out a we are going to muster. See you all Sunday :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izziebella Posted October 13, 2012 #13 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I'm watching the Liberty pull out and see you're still docked. We're on the Valor in 2 weeks, I wonder who's standing on my balcony at this moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted October 13, 2012 #14 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Will do. I will have fun no matter what. My friends are (or were) stuck in that mess with you :D! I hope it's smooth sailing from here! Be sure to post a review when you get back as I am leaving on the Valor 11/10/12 and would love a sneak preview. Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigleafsfanwife Posted October 13, 2012 #15 Share Posted October 13, 2012 We are leaving on the 21st... can't wait. but hope to avoid the chaos if possible. I don't know how seemingly rational people turn into crazy people sometimes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhead22 Posted October 13, 2012 Author #16 Share Posted October 13, 2012 What cabin. I will go see :). We are about to sail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted October 13, 2012 #17 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Im watching you all sailaway today, and think you just started to head up to the basin and turn around. Watching Port of Miami webcam! Watched Liberty sailaway earlier, as I was supposed to be on her today, but had to cancel. I also love the Valor, and sailed on her, very nice cruise 5 years ago. So will watch you also sail up the channel and on to your cruise. I hope the rest of the cruise is great, and the boarding experience will be the only negative, and great week ahead of you! Have a wonderful cruise!:) Back to Webcam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted October 13, 2012 #18 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I'll trade you my seat here at home for your few minutes of pushing and shoving to get on a cruise ship. Next time, VIP or not, step back, let everyone else shove their way onboard and then walk on when all the chaos is over with. It will be a less stressful way of starting her cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott34787 Posted October 13, 2012 #19 Share Posted October 13, 2012 weather caused the ship to arrive late than customs wanted to check every passenger.. .. Was the Valor returning from the Western itinerary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted October 13, 2012 #20 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Was the Valor returning from the Western itinerary? Yes, I believe so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott34787 Posted October 13, 2012 #21 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Been seeing more and more of these customs delays from ships returning from the Western itineraries. JH said on his page it was ships coming from Belize - I don't know if it's a contraband or an immigration issue but it is something to be aware of if your embarkation or debarkation has the possibility of being affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil40 Posted October 14, 2012 #22 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I was on the Valor this morning, we were in section 5 and disembark around 10:15am. I don't know if this can delay the disembarkation process but I heard that a women died in the casino on tuesday I beleive, at 12:40AM approximately and accordign to what I heard, the body still was on the ship. Other than that, we had an absolute blast ! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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