Mandygal Posted October 28, 2012 #1 Share Posted October 28, 2012 We are sailing today on the shortened Dream cruise and I'm wondering if anyone knows if the ship is back in port yet? We rerouted to Orlando on Friday when we got news of the delay and are now trying to figure out what time to go to the port. The e-mail we received said that boarding is from 1:30-3:30 and that sailing would be at 4:00. I've been trying to figure out if that is the true new boarding time or if they are just trying to stagger people like in the e-mail they typically send pre-cruise telling people their boarding time is later for crowd control. I did see that the boarding time for the Ecstasy is at 11:00 at a different terminal. Perhaps they are trying to stagger boarding times for staffing purposes since they have an extra ship in port today? I would love to hear your thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted October 28, 2012 #2 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Personally, I would try to beat the crowds, getting there way earlier than they say, armed with food and cold liquid refreshments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsAllAboutTheSass Posted October 28, 2012 #3 Share Posted October 28, 2012 The Port Canaveral webcam is showing her in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted October 28, 2012 #4 Share Posted October 28, 2012 The Port Canaveral webcam is showing her in port. Yes, I watched her sail by the webcam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susiecruisey Posted October 28, 2012 #5 Share Posted October 28, 2012 We are sailing today on the shortened Dream cruise and I'm wondering if anyone knows if the ship is back in port yet? We rerouted to Orlando on Friday when we got news of the delay and are now trying to figure out what time to go to the port. The e-mail we received said that boarding is from 1:30-3:30 and that sailing would be at 4:00. I've been trying to figure out if that is the true new boarding time or if they are just trying to stagger people like in the e-mail they typically send pre-cruise telling people their boarding time is later for crowd control. I did see that the boarding time for the Ecstasy is at 11:00 at a different terminal. Perhaps they are trying to stagger boarding times for staffing purposes since they have an extra ship in port today? I would love to hear your thoughts! Yes she is back.. Are you getting any compenwation for a shorter cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandygal Posted October 28, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted October 28, 2012 We are getting one day of cruise fare and the port fees for Roatan refunded within two weeks. I don't think the refund will be much because our fare before taxes was only $1049 for 3 of us! I just hope people on the cruise are patient and not all super upset with Carnival, even though it wasn't their fault. After watching the local news last night and seeing pictures of broken glass, etc. on the Disney ship that sailed through Sandy so they could get back yesterday, I'm okay with a shorter cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susiecruisey Posted October 28, 2012 #7 Share Posted October 28, 2012 We are getting one day of cruise fare and the port fees for Roatan refunded within two weeks. I don't think the refund will be much because our fare before taxes was only $1049 for 3 of us! I just hope people on the cruise are patient and not all super upset with Carnival, even though it wasn't their fault. After watching the local news last night and seeing pictures of broken glass, etc. on the Disney ship that sailed through Sandy so they could get back yesterday, I'm okay with a shorter cruise! Should be about 150 refund give or take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debee1015 Posted October 28, 2012 #8 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I'm sitting on the Dream right now self disembark is taking forever. I'm just happy to be yards from flat Florida land. What a trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted October 28, 2012 #9 Share Posted October 28, 2012 3 Ships in port right now: http://portcanaveralwebcam.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenna's Mom1 Posted October 28, 2012 #10 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Since once you are in the terminal the ship can't leave without you I'd hold off boarding as long as possible...the only thing you will miss is lunch and hauling your stuff around as they scurry to get rooms ready that may have taken a personal hit from some sea-sick passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debee1015 Posted October 28, 2012 #11 Share Posted October 28, 2012 There are 4 the FOS the Disney dream the carnival dream and the carnival ecstasy is here somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandygal Posted October 28, 2012 Author #12 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Can't wait to hear about it! We are about 20 minutes away from the rental car return. It sounds like maybe we need to stop and waste a little time in Cocoa Beach before returning the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debee1015 Posted October 28, 2012 #13 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Taken from the Carnival Dream this morning. The Ecstasy is behind US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debee1015 Posted October 28, 2012 #14 Share Posted October 28, 2012 They just started disembarking zones 1 & 2. We're 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted October 28, 2012 #15 Share Posted October 28, 2012 There are 4 the FOS the Disney dream the carnival dream and the carnival ecstasy is here somewhere. Carnival Ecstasy is down at its old Terminal 3 location. Not sure why, since the spot used for Carnival Sensation is empty due to that ship being delayed a day. :confused: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandygal Posted October 28, 2012 Author #16 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Sounds like it will be a long day for the poor people trying to get off the Dream. We decided to go to IHOP to have breakfast and waste some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobell Posted October 28, 2012 #17 Share Posted October 28, 2012 They just started disembarking zones 1 & 2. We're 11. So, so glad you guys are back!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debee1015 Posted October 28, 2012 #18 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Sounds like it will be a long day for the poor people trying to get off the Dream. We decided to go to IHOP to have breakfast and waste some time. They have 36 zones to get off the ship. On and up to 11 now. I am getting off the ship. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debee1015 Posted October 28, 2012 #19 Share Posted October 28, 2012 So, so glad you guys are back!!!! Me too. It was an experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobell Posted October 28, 2012 #20 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Me too. It was an experience I can't even imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted October 28, 2012 #21 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Me too. It was an experience I hope that once you get your land fix, you'll come back & tell us your experience. Most of us have never experienced the rough seas that you did. Welcome back. We are on the Dream 11/10/2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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