RyanDMB99@aol.com Posted January 18, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Our tablemates went to the future cruise seminar this week and mentioned something about Carnival returning to Norfolk? Anyone know anything about this? Could be a good move since they are leaving Baltimore and NY... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BDNANA Posted January 18, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Yes. From what they are saying on the news the governor of Va had a meeting with carnival and they should start sailing out of Norfolk again in 2015. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanDMB99@aol.com Posted January 18, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Any hints at what ship?! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival_Brides Posted January 18, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Any hints at what ship?! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Forums mobile app No hints on ship--Carnival isn't releasing that. I think it's probable that whatever ship comes to Norfolk will be the one servicing New York in the summertime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted January 18, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 18, 2014 No hints on ship--Carnival isn't releasing that. I think it's probable that whatever ship comes to Norfolk will be the one servicing New York in the summertime. do you think Carnival will sail from Norfolk year round? Has it ever been used year round before? I can only remember them sailing from there seasonably. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted January 18, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 18, 2014 do you think Carnival will sail from Norfolk year round? Has it ever been used year round before? I can only remember them sailing from there seasonably. Bill Has been seasonal in the past and did it on ships repositioning from FL to NY so guessing it would be Splendor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucigo Posted January 19, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I'm only slightly excited about it, last year the prices from Norfolk and destinations made it less desirable than flying to FL for departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacruizer Posted January 19, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 19, 2014 The news release said 10-12 sailings split between May/Oct. I love sailing from Norfolk, but in recent years opted for the Pride instead. I had my choice of any date I wanted that way and it was actually cheaper to pay for hotel/parking and what was usually a day longer cruise from Baltimore than to go from Norfolk. (I have family in the Norfolk area so no hotel/parking for me there.) Carnival is pulling out of Baltimore, though, so that won't be an option much longer. I'm going to watch and see what ship/itineraries they have. If it's the same old 5-6 day Bahamas cruises, it probably won't be much draw for us. If they were do 7-8 day cruises at a reasonable price or Bermuda, I'll definitely consider sailing from Norfolk in 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted January 19, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 19, 2014 We did a 10 day western from Norfolk in Jan many years ago, 2000 maybe? It was on the Maasdam, Holland which is owned by Carnival. I remember boarding around 7pm as the ship did not arrive until after noon. It was very unorganized, and we were starving, just got a free pass to the museum. When we returned back to Norfolk, the same thing happened............we arrived late and did not leave the ship until about 3pm. Yes, the seas were rough returning on both sailings making a very late arrival. It was also extremely cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted January 19, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 19, 2014 We did a 10 day western from Norfolk in Jan many years ago, 2000 maybe? It was on the Maasdam, Holland which is owned by Carnival. I remember boarding around 7pm as the ship did not arrive until after noon. It was very unorganized, and we were starving, just got a free pass to the museum.When we returned back to Norfolk, the same thing happened............we arrived late and did not leave the ship until about 3pm. Yes, the seas were rough returning on both sailings making a very late arrival. It was also extremely cold. The disorganization is a thing of the past since there is now a purpose built cruise terminal in Norfolk. Although the passenger drop off area outside can be crowded due to limited space, the cruise terminal is right next to the martime museum that was used as the temporary terminal when you were on the Maasdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted January 19, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Has been seasonal in the past and did it on ships repositioning from FL to NY so guessing it would be Splendor That's a pretty good guess! I would tend to agree with you on that although anything could be possible. Us folks in Norfolk figured they would come back eventually but not before Carnival returned to Baltimore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted January 19, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Our tablemates went to the future cruise seminar this week and mentioned something about Carnival returning to Norfolk? Anyone know anything about this? Could be a good move since they are leaving Baltimore and NY... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Forums mobile app Here's a link to a previous thread on this topic: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1971073 It was moved to a different board for some reason... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanDMB99@aol.com Posted January 19, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks. Ive cruised out of the new terminal it was pretty smooth. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Beach Cruiser Posted February 4, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 4, 2014 So looking forward to Carnival coming back to Norfolk. Have cruised out of Norfolk 3 times and it has always been smooth getting out. The Limo had a issue picking us up the last cruise we did this past October since a truck driver rain into a Bus pulling into the port area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackle23 Posted February 5, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Would love to see Splendor come here! We always just get Glory which is nice but it'd be nice to have something bigger with longer cruises. Rode past the terminal an hour ago wishing it was used year round :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted February 5, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I would be happy with any ship besides The Spirit of Norfolk or the inflatable raft from the Elizabeth River Crossing commercial :D I can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bm6pm5 Posted February 5, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I would be happy with any ship besides The Spirit of Norfolk or the inflatable raft from the Elizabeth River Crossing commercial :D I can't wait!!! I agree with you there. The first time we took our daughter (12) down to see the Glory leave, we were on the next sailing. I was coming down Waterside drive and said there it is. She goes I see it dad right there and she was pointing at the Spirit. Laughed and said what about this big one up here. Still joke her about that. That ended up being the Hurricane Sandy cruise and when we got back to port the Spirit went by us it looked so small from on the lido. She said she was happier on the Glory in the storm!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jks336 Posted February 6, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 6, 2014 The news release said 10-12 sailings split between May/Oct. I love sailing from Norfolk, but in recent years opted for the Pride instead. I had my choice of any date I wanted that way and it was actually cheaper to pay for hotel/parking and what was usually a day longer cruise from Baltimore than to go from Norfolk. (I have family in the Norfolk area so no hotel/parking for me there.) Carnival is pulling out of Baltimore, though, so that won't be an option much longer. I'm going to watch and see what ship/itineraries they have. If it's the same old 5-6 day Bahamas cruises, it probably won't be much draw for us. If they were do 7-8 day cruises at a reasonable price or Bermuda, I'll definitely consider sailing from Norfolk in 2015. They will be sailing out of Baltimore 2015. read the press release regarding that. so that's cool as that's not too far from me. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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