LoneStarJeffe Posted March 23, 2014 #1526 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Fog is really gone. You can see the Magic cruise cam other ships waiting to enter port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Hawkeye Posted March 23, 2014 #1527 Share Posted March 23, 2014 How terrible. We leave on Navigator a week from today with four couples. For one, this will be their first cruise. I hope this does not get their spirits down. For those waiting to board and/or depart...enjoy your cruise! We also cruise on NOS next week. Extending our vacation and going down on Wed. to stay in timeshare on the island a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5scuba Posted March 23, 2014 #1528 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Ch13 was specific in saying the port is not closed! The ships just can't sail around the spill so no traffic is allowed to move. here is a link to the Galveston Daily News: http://www.galvestondailynews.com/free/article_6340123e-b1fc-11e3-987d-0017a43b2370.html Those of us that live in and around the area are very concerned about our wildlife especially our migratory birds. Additionally this will have a huge impact on our seafood businesses as well as other local businesses that are losing income due to the spill. --Seabrook, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenemily Posted March 23, 2014 #1529 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Not feeling very good about getting on the ship today. Ugh. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted March 23, 2014 #1530 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Not feeling very good about getting on the ship today. Ugh. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Any more news port closed still? Sent from my phone using Tapatalk 2- Please excuse any errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted March 23, 2014 #1531 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hang in there Karen, don't give up the ship!:D Once we didn't even board till 9:00pm due to fog and left the dock at 2 in the morning...it was all good! We had a good time looking about the ship that evening. We spent the whole afternoon and early evening at the bar at the wharf drinking with our cruise buds. Relax! And enjoy the seagulls! The powers that be understand the situation, believe me, and are doing their best to get you on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted March 23, 2014 #1532 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Any more news port closed still? Sent from my phone using Tapatalk 2- Please excuse any errors. Ports are closed until further notice. Possible update a 1pm for Navigator passengers. The Coast Guard will notify everyone when the ports are open to navigable traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted March 23, 2014 #1533 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Ports are closed until further notice.Possible update a 1pm for Navigator passengers. The Coast Guard will notify everyone when the ports are open to navigable traffic. Ok thanks Sent from my phone using Tapatalk 2- Please excuse any errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugcarol Posted March 23, 2014 #1534 Share Posted March 23, 2014 We were on the Navigator on February 23. We did not get on the ship until 7 p.m. Word to the wise-do not go down and stand in line-there is no food or restrooms available. If you have to leave your hotel go to one of the restaurants on the Strand and wait. They will not take your luggage until the ship is coming in. If you are at a hotel stay put and relax. The lines get very long and the wait is terrible at the port. All you can do is stand on the concrete for hours. A number of cruisers stayed at their hotel or in one of the Strand restaurants and did fine. Good luck to all of you. I know you are waiting to be on the ship and I guarantee you it will be worth it. it is a wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaMS Posted March 23, 2014 #1535 Share Posted March 23, 2014 We were on the Navigator on February 23. We did not get on the ship until 7 p.m. Word to the wise-do not go down and stand in line-there is no food or restrooms available. If you have to leave your hotel go to one of the restaurants on the Strand and wait. They will not take your luggage until the ship is coming in. If you are at a hotel stay put and relax. The lines get very long and the wait is terrible at the port. All you can do is stand on the concrete for hours. A number of cruisers stayed at their hotel or in one of the Strand restaurants and did fine. Good luck to all of you. I know you are waiting to be on the ship and I guarantee you it will be worth it. it is a wonderful cruise. Thanks for the info. So far our hotel has extended checkout until 2pm. Just hoping for better late than never. Being from LA I'm surprised by the lack of news coverage on the spill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenemily Posted March 23, 2014 #1536 Share Posted March 23, 2014 This is truly worse than waiting to hear if an Arkansas school is closed for snow!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelinTeacher Posted March 23, 2014 #1537 Share Posted March 23, 2014 From the ship 12:20 While the fog has lifted, the Port of Galveston remains closed due to the oil spill. Please do not proceed to the terminal. Next update at 2:30PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelinTeacher Posted March 23, 2014 #1538 Share Posted March 23, 2014 IMPORTANT UPDATE CARNIVAL MAGIC MARCH 23, 2014 March 23, 2014 Hi folks! I'm back to provide you an update on the arrival of the Carnival Magic's arrival into Galveston. As you can see, the fog has lifted, however, the Port of Galveston remains closed to all inbound and outbound ship traffic due to an oil spill caused by the sunken barge we had previously communicated. We are in constant communication with the United States Coast Guard and port officials regarding the situation. We will provide you with another update no later than 2:30 PM (CDT). Please do not proceed to the cruise terminal until you hear from us. In the meantime, to stay in touch, if you have not already done so, we encourage you to sign up for text alerts by texting CCL1 to CRUISE (278473) to receive updates. Once again, we apologize for this delay. Most importantly, we thank you for your patience and understanding. Sincerely, Vicky Rey, CTC Vice President - Guest Services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted March 23, 2014 #1539 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I saw this on the Princess board, and I thought it was interesting to see how disruptive this accident is to both inbound and outbound ships. Number of ships affected While the remaining oil in the damaged barge is removed Sunday, the mouth of Houston ship channel is closed to all ships in either direction. It's not clear when it will reopen, Danus said. Twenty-seven vessels, including two cruise ships, are waiting to enter the channel from the Gulf of Mexico. Thirty-four vessels, including one cruise ship, are waiting to leave Galveston Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistshar Posted March 23, 2014 #1540 Share Posted March 23, 2014 This is truly worse than waiting to hear if an Arkansas school is closed for snow!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums LOL!!! Like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneStarJeffe Posted March 23, 2014 #1541 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Encouraging words from those who have experienced late departures. Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted March 23, 2014 #1542 Share Posted March 23, 2014 This is truly worse than waiting to hear if an Arkansas school is closed for snow!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Lol. We are from Conway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancher Dave Posted March 23, 2014 #1543 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I saw this on the Princess board, and I thought it was interesting to see how disruptive this accident is to both inbound and outbound ships. And the numbers only grow. Last look at vessel finder showed more ships sailing into the sea buoy anchorage area heading into POH and POG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amtrack Springfield Posted March 23, 2014 #1544 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Any updates?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricketts Posted March 23, 2014 #1545 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Which got me to thinking... what is the first thing that you like to do once you get on board? Weather permitting, I always wear my swim suit to board :D Lounge chair and an umbrella drink are first on my list :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denamo Posted March 23, 2014 #1546 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Some mistakes they constantly repeat just shock me...yes Texas related as well at O2 into a fire. One day I may call Greg and ask home to carry an O2 bottle into a fire to see what happens. Only a bit of research on a story would lead to better reporting often...such as cruise terminals and ships affected. Sad a reporter thinks CCL is the only game in the region. All of the facts don't seem to be too relevant to today's media. :( Unfortunately, it's another way to nail CCL since they've had mishaps that make the news. Another media frenzy for Carnival, and "everyone" has heard about "them". ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsGetWet! Posted March 23, 2014 #1547 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Weather permitting, I always wear my swim suit to board :D Lounge chair and an umbrella drink are first on my list :D Great idea indeed! Those are first on our list too, and if its warm enough probably the pool or a hot tub too! And knowing DW, if its warm and the water looks inviting enough - wouldn't be the first time she'd end up in the pool in whatever she's wearing if she hadn't worn a suit! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancher Dave Posted March 23, 2014 #1548 Share Posted March 23, 2014 [/b][/color] All of the facts don't seem to be too relevant to today's media. :( Unfortunately, it's another way to nail CCL since they've had mishaps that make the news. Another media frenzy for Carnival, and "everyone" has heard about "them". ;) I suppose that could be part of it. Just hope that when ships do sail there aren't too many ports missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelinTeacher Posted March 23, 2014 #1549 Share Posted March 23, 2014 From carnival magic The Port remains closed due to the oil spill. Embarkation for your cruise will be Monday if the ship is able to dock. More info will be sent via email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denamo Posted March 23, 2014 #1550 Share Posted March 23, 2014 [/b][/color] All of the facts don't seem to be too relevant to today's media. :( Unfortunately, it's another way to nail CCL since they've had mishaps that make the news. Another media frenzy for Carnival, and "everyone" has heard about "them". ;) After posting this and realizing it was too late to edit, I wanted to clarify I was being very tongue in cheek about Carnival and how the media tends to exploit them for cruise line wrongs. I have no negative attitude toward Carnival. Can't give an opinion on a cruise line when never have sailed them. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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