Mizzouaholic Posted May 3, 2013 #1 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Why don't these ships ever seem to sail from ports like Miami or Ft Lauderdale? I'd love to sail on one but leaving from a place like New York, LA, or Baltimore just isn't real appealing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner15km Posted May 3, 2013 #2 Share Posted May 3, 2013 You missed the Miracle when she was sailing from Port Everglades. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCHENG Posted May 3, 2013 #3 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Legend (sister ship to Pride and Miracle) sails from Tampa year round, which is within driving distance of Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted May 3, 2013 #4 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Why don't these ships ever seem to sail from ports like Miami or Ft Lauderdale? I'd love to sail on one but leaving from a place like New York, LA, or Baltimore just isn't real appealing to me. New York is a FABULOUS port to sail from! I wouldn't sail from any other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzouaholic Posted May 3, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted May 3, 2013 New York is a FABULOUS port to sail from! I wouldn't sail from any other! I'm sure it is, but we like to spend an extra day or 2 at the beach before the cruise when possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted May 3, 2013 #6 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Legend (sister ship to Pride and Miracle) sails from Tampa year round. Except when she's in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisonpv Posted May 3, 2013 #7 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Why don't these ships ever seem to sail from ports like Miami or Ft Lauderdale? I'd love to sail on one but leaving from a place like New York, LA, or Baltimore just isn't real appealing to me. Us northern ports gotta have something! LOL.. I don't want to get on a plane to get on a cruise ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted May 3, 2013 #8 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm sure it is, but we like to spend an extra day or 2 at the beach before the cruise when possible. We have some beautiful beaches in NY & NJ - or we did until Sandy paid us a visit - but they will be back! I just think everyone should experience sailing past the Statue of Liberty and through NY harbor at least once! And if your ancestors came to the us through NY you get a to have that sight of Lady Liberty coming back, just as they might have been. I live here and it's a thrill every time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzouaholic Posted May 3, 2013 Author #9 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Us northern ports gotta have something! LOL.. I don't want to get on a plane to get on a cruise ;) I have no problems with NY or Baltimore having a cruise ship, but it seems like Carnival likes to have the Conquest or the new Dream class ships sail from Miami and Ft lauderdale. Maybe swap out the Pride for the Freedom in FT Lauderdale? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladylikes2cruise Posted May 3, 2013 #10 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Miracle did cruise from NY in the winter and Ft. Lauderdale in spring/summer for a few years before she headed west. Took 2 cruises on her right after she repositioned to Fl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted May 3, 2013 #11 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have no problems with NY or Baltimore having a cruise ship, but it seems like Carnival likes to have the Conquest or the new Dream class ships sail from Miami and Ft lauderdale. Maybe swap out the Pride for the Freedom in FT Lauderdale? ;) IDK - I guess you would have to ask Carnival that. ;) I'm just selling my favorite port and drumming up a little business for our battered beaches - that really are quite nice most of the time! I would have preferred they leave the Miracle here - but they didn't ask me :rolleyes: - I'm sailing on the Splendor in June, so I hope I like it as much! But give NY a try some time - it really is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzouaholic Posted May 3, 2013 Author #12 Share Posted May 3, 2013 IDK - I guess you would have to ask Carnival that. ;) I'm just selling my favorite port and drumming up a little business for our battered beaches - that really are quite nice most of the time! I would have preferred they leave the Miracle here - but they didn't ask me :rolleyes: - I'm sailing on the Splendor in June, so I hope I like it as much! But give NY a try some time - it really is awesome! I'm still holding out hope that they port a cruise ship in St Louis and then sail down the Mississippi and head out to the Caribbean some day! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted May 3, 2013 #13 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have no problems with NY or Baltimore having a cruise ship, but it seems like Carnival likes to have the Conquest or the new Dream class ships sail from Miami and Ft lauderdale. Maybe swap out the Pride for the Freedom in FT Lauderdale? ;) I don't think Freedom would be able to sail into Baltimore; she wouldn't be able to sail under the Key Bridge. The Spirit-class ships are about the largest that can go under the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBren Posted May 3, 2013 #14 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have no problems with NY or Baltimore having a cruise ship, but it seems like Carnival likes to have the Conquest or the new Dream class ships sail from Miami and Ft lauderdale. Maybe swap out the Pride for the Freedom in FT Lauderdale? ;) Ships larger than the Spirit Class, can't sail out of Baltimore. The Chesapeake Bay has a small problem with bridges! When going under the Francis Scott Key Bridge there is only like 8 or 9 foot clearance from the whale tail to the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie504 Posted May 3, 2013 #15 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Wow... That bridge is so tall I get acrophobia when I even think about driving over it. I am going to be on deck to watch that 9' clearance so I can see it with my own eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishnyc Posted May 3, 2013 #16 Share Posted May 3, 2013 IDK - I guess you would have to ask Carnival that. ;) I'm just selling my favorite port and drumming up a little business for our battered beaches - that really are quite nice most of the time! I would have preferred they leave the Miracle here - but they didn't ask me :rolleyes: - I'm sailing on the Splendor in June, so I hope I like it as much! But give NY a try some time - it really is awesome! Ditto Kat. We have (or will have again soon) some great beaches right here in NYC - Coney Island can be lots of fun, the Rockaways, and plenty more legendary beaches within a few hours. The Jersey Shore, Long Island. You can travel 2 hours from NYC and be in farm country on the east end of LI, or in NJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blurgh Posted May 3, 2013 #17 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Wow... That bridge is so tall I get acrophobia when I even think about driving over it. I am going to be on deck to watch that 9' clearance so I can see it with my own eyes. It's nuts. Seems like less than even that. Was up in the mini golf course when we past the bridges. I wanted to stay up for the Sunshine Skyway, but that time it was just too cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reid Posted May 4, 2013 #18 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Ditto Kat. We have (or will have again soon) some great beaches right here in NYC - Coney Island can be lots of fun, the Rockaways, and plenty more legendary beaches within a few hours. The Jersey Shore, Long Island. You can travel 2 hours from NYC and be in farm country on the east end of LI, or in NJ. I grew up going to the NYC/Long Island beaches, but they are "commute-to" experiences. It's not as if you can book a hotel room on the beach at parking lot 5 at Jones. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudochicken Posted May 4, 2013 #19 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Any cultured individual should rather spend a day in NYC than on a Ft. Lauderdale beach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzouaholic Posted May 4, 2013 Author #20 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Any cultured individual should rather spend a day in NYC than on a Ft. Lauderdale beach... I guess I'm not cultured then :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudochicken Posted May 4, 2013 #21 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I guess I'm not cultured then :) Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted May 4, 2013 #22 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I'm still holding out hope that they port a cruise ship in St Louis and then sail down the Mississippi and head out to the Caribbean some day! :D That would be cool! They could use one of the smaller ships! I'd even fly for that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted May 4, 2013 #23 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Ditto Kat. We have (or will have again soon) some great beaches right here in NYC - Coney Island can be lots of fun, the Rockaways, and plenty more legendary beaches within a few hours. The Jersey Shore, Long Island. You can travel 2 hours from NYC and be in farm country on the east end of LI, or in NJ. People don't realize that they hear NY and they think Manhattan. They hear NJ and they think Turnpike. I don't think our tourism departments are selling the right features :). I do LOVE that NY sail away though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted May 4, 2013 #24 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I grew up going to the NYC/Long Island beaches, but they are "commute-to" experiences. It's not as if you can book a hotel room on the beach at parking lot 5 at Jones. :) Lots of places to stay right on the beaches in New Jersey. Most shore spots (In Jersey you go "down the shore" not "to the beach :D ) have motels within walking distance and then, of course there is Atlantic City with hotels right on the boardwalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzouaholic Posted May 4, 2013 Author #25 Share Posted May 4, 2013 For the record I've been to a few NJ beaches and they don't compare to the Ft Lauderdale and Miami beaches. Not to mention the water is about 20 degrees colder in NJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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