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SRV FAN

SRV FAN

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On the Pier 23 camera, there's seems to be three ships. The Navigator on the far left of the screen and then an Carnival ship which I assume is the Magic but what is the ship to the far right?

 

Navigator, Triumph & Magic. Left to right.

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megr1125

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No not heard anything else but I did see another post with a link that implied the port was getting ready to let the cruise ships out?

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Post 1724

 

 

I saw that..my info came from Twitter, FB and actually someone else posted around the same time I did that they got a text from someone on the ship.

 

Of course, Royal hasn't said anything.....

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Spurschick

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Cruise cancelled. 100 percent refund plus 25 percent on a future cruise.

 

 

 

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Given it was out of RC hands very fair compensation, but I feel for those onboard for the late night embarkation and to have their hopes of a nice week dashed at the last minute.

 

I assume they will let you all stay overnight?

 

Was looking forward to your reviews:(

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killtheump

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Given it was out of RC hands very fair compensation, but I feel for those onboard for the late night embarkation and to have their hopes of a nice week dashed at the last minute.

 

I assume they will let you all stay overnight?

 

Was looking forward to your reviews:(

 

My cousin said they can stay on until Sunday. He said he will try to get a a earlier flight home.

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Arizona Cruz Chic

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Cruise cancelled. 100 percent refund plus 25 percent on a future cruise.

 

 

 

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Oh, no! I was hoping it would't come to that!

 

Are you allowed to stay on until Sunday? I can imagine it would be one nightmare with everyone trying to make flight arrangements!

 

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Spurschick

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My cousin said they can stay on until Sunday. He said he will try to get a a earlier flight home.

 

That's helpful if having travel issues to get home.

Do they still get the refund and FCC:confused:

 

I suppose in a way it's kind of a cheap holiday if you stay onboard. Food and board wise, but doesn't come close to making up for the disappointment of not sailing. I don't know what sort of entertainment they would still have?

If casino could open I guess I may be tempted:D

 

From RC perspective I assume they have plenty of food on board to feed people that needs to be used up. Not sure though how the staff would take it. Technically they would miss out on gratuities as would be refunded. However they have still had to work mince Sunday so I hope RC makes good their loss of income.

 

I was looking forward to hopefully watching you all sail away.

 

I assume in particular the princess ship would be in the same boat by now. If NoS is cancelled I'd be surprised if the others get out of port.

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luv2cruiserccl

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That's helpful if having travel issues to get home.

Do they still get the refund and FCC:confused:

 

I suppose in a way it's kind of a cheap holiday if you stay onboard. Food and board wise, but doesn't come close to making up for the disappointment of not sailing. I don't know what sort of entertainment they would still have?

If casino could open I guess I may be tempted:D

 

From RC perspective I assume they have plenty of food on board to feed people that needs to be used up. Not sure though how the staff would take it. Technically they would miss out on gratuities as would be refunded. However they have still had to work mince Sunday so I hope RC makes good their loss of income.

 

I was looking forward to hopefully watching you all sail away.

 

I assume in particular the princess ship would be in the same boat by now. If NoS is cancelled I'd be surprised if the others get out of port.

 

So I got a question that I beleive has not been asked or talked about but with oil spill*it been explained to me that All drinking water is either distilled from seawater or loaded onboard while the ship is in port. So I would hope that the ship is receiving water from shore and not distilled from salt water while in a port with oil? I would assume from shore but any staff or crew said otherwise?

 

 

 

 

 

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SRV FAN

SRV FAN

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Cruise cancelled. 100 percent refund plus 25 percent on a future cruise.

 

 

 

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Please expound..... Royal Caribbean? Carnival?

 

I heard this exact info about the Princess cruise that is at the port of Houston this morning..... I just read the ships RCCL & Carnival will be sailing tomorrow.......

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Please expound..... Royal Caribbean? Carnival?

 

I heard this exact info about the Princess cruise that is at the port of Houston this morning..... I just read the ships RCCL & Carnival will be sailing tomorrow.......

 

Royal Caribbean cancelled this week's sailing.

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So I got a question that I beleive has not been asked or talked about but with oil spill*it been explained to me that All drinking water is either distilled from seawater or loaded onboard while the ship is in port. So I would hope that the ship is receiving water from shore and not distilled from salt water while in a port with oil? I would assume from shore but any staff or crew said otherwise?

 

 

 

 

 

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Well I don't know but obviously if water is distilled then it doesn't matter what was in it before.

 

Some countries distill drinking water out of used toilet water. They're starting that in the US also. I'm pretty sure Las Vegas does and with the droughts it won't be long before other cities are as well.

 

So a little oil won't matter. Probably wouldn't even get through a filter much less distiller.

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Navigator and Caribbean Princess have been cancelled. Guests can remain on board. Carnival will re evaluate tomorrow....they want to try and sail, but they may not be permitted out of the port..

 

Premature announcement on both ships and not confirmed. USCG may open the port tomorrow. Announcement scheduled for around 9:00 AM by USCG. They are working as fast as they can to reopen the port.

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megr1125

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Via FB and twitter..direct from Royal Caribbean

 

Due to the oil spill and the associated response efforts in the Port of Galveston, the March 23 sailing of Navigator of the Seas has been canceled. Guests on this sailing will be refunded in full, will have the option to book a future cruise at a 25% discount, and may remain onboard until March 30 or disembark at their own discretion. Our sincerest apologies.

 

of course, they've been lambasted all over social media for the last 24 hours...they finally decide to USE it to update people.....

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Premature announcement on both ships and not confirmed. USCG may open the port tomorrow. Announcement scheduled for around 9:00 AM by USCG. They are working as fast as they can to reopen the port.

 

 

actually it was confirmed by people on the ships, and now Royal has officially announced the cancellation...

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At Sea 4Ever

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Cruise cancelled. 100 percent refund plus 25 percent on a future cruise.

 

 

 

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So sorry to those onboard about your cruise being cancelled! It stinks to have all your planning and anticipation taken away. I've heard royal is allowing passengers to stay on the full length of the cruise till Sunday. Is the ship still running like a normal cruise as far as entertainment, activities and dining room? Are the pools and bars open?

 

 

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It's official-the cruise is cancelled,25% creditor next cruise, and can stay free until the 30th. It's a shame,but at this point it's what I was looking for. Just the waiting has been a drag. A cruise would have been great, but at this point I'm just done.

 

All in all I feel RCIs offer is very generous. We're electing to leave in the morning (would have left tonight but vehicle parking lots are closed until 7am).

 

I really feel for the crew-we can all well imagine that since this started they've been working nonstop. Yet, they're the same wonderful staff. I hope people leave generous tips as we leave.

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