JMAE Posted February 14, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) Email from Carnival 2/13/16 at 11:30pm: "Due to adverse weather conditions with strong winds and high sea swells on our way back to Baltimore, I am sorry to say, our arrival will be somewhat delayed tomorrow. At the present time, we are estimating an arrival around midday, however we will provide you with an update tomorrow morning no later than 9:00 AM." Edited February 14, 2016 by JMAE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 14, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Just a reminder that Mother Nature rules. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAE Posted February 14, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted February 14, 2016 You got that right current temperature in Baltimore is 9 degrees. Looks like we may use the alternate muster drill stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyann Posted February 14, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 14, 2016 9 degrees? Ugh! We live 3 hours away and were planning on leaving at 9 (in an hour). Looks like I'll have more time to do some stuff at home (ie: Mario party for the little man). See you sometime today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffy0428 Posted February 14, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 14, 2016 As long as we can leave today I am fine with a delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted February 14, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 14, 2016 marinetraffic.com shows her just passing under the Bay Bridge, which puts her about two hours out of Baltimore. I noticed Norwegian Breakaway is late coming into NYC this morning as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSammie Posted February 14, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) For several years now it is always hit or miss with the ship returning on time out of Baltimore. I have done two cruises out of Baltimore and have an 0-2 record for ship returning on time. Hoping to make it 0-3 in April. :) Edited February 14, 2016 by RDPDGX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAE Posted February 14, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) For several years now it is always hit or miss with the ship returning on time out of Baltimore. I have done two cruises out of Baltimore and have an 0-2 record for ship returning on time. Hoping to make it 0-3 in April. :) I agree, this will be our second out of five Pride cruises that would have been delayed. Looks like the Pride is about an two hours out. Update this just in: "As you may know, we experienced adverse weather conditions on our way into port. In addition, we also experienced a minor technical issue causing us to slightly reduce our maximum cruising speed. Rest assured all safety systems and hotel services are operating normally. We now expect to arrive at approximately 11:15 AM." Edited February 14, 2016 by JMAE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSammie Posted February 14, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I agree, this will be our second out of five Pride cruises that would have been delayed. Looks like the Pride is about an two hours out. Update this just in: "As you may know, we experienced adverse weather conditions on our way into port. In addition, we also experienced a minor technical issue causing us to slightly reduce our maximum cruising speed. Rest assured all safety systems and hotel services are operating normally. We now expect to arrive at approximately 11:15 AM." Based on that, probably looking at a 3:00 - 3:30 embarkation start time. Last cruise out of Baltimore did not return until 12:00. We chose not to do self-assist as we only live 90 minutes away. We probably had one of the last zone numbers and we were called off the ship around 2:45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAE Posted February 14, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted February 14, 2016 CCL is giving us a sail-n-sign credit. "We invite you to visit the local "Inner Harbor" located just minutes away from the terminal. There, you can take advantage of a variety of dining and shopping venues. We will post a $15.00 per person credit to your Sail & Sign account so you can enjoy lunch on us today." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSammie Posted February 14, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 14, 2016 CCL is giving us a sail-n-sign credit. "We invite you to visit the local "Inner Harbor" located just minutes away from the terminal. There, you can take advantage of a variety of dining and shopping venues. We will post a $15.00 per person credit to your Sail & Sign account so you can enjoy lunch on us today." While the $15.00 credit is nice, they do realize it is currently 16 degrees out (feels like 4 degrees) with an anticipated high of 24 degrees for today. The Inner Harbor is the last place I would be going today. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAE Posted February 14, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I agree, it is a bit cold today. That is why I'm hoping for an interior muster drill. Since the ship was scheduled for a much earlier arrival (I think 8:30) I was wondering if CCL would offer anything to the folks leaving the ship today since some may miss connections to return home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffy0428 Posted February 14, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Is the ship in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSammie Posted February 14, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Yes, according to Marine Traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddykid12 Posted February 14, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 14, 2016 If any of you find out what the technical problem was please post. I sail out next month on the 14th day journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSammie Posted February 14, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 14, 2016 If any of you find out what the technical problem was please post. I sail out next month on the 14th day journey Weather related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesgjr Posted February 14, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Weather related. Also electrical failure on gangway Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R<3M2012 Posted February 14, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Don't bother showing up till 3pm the police wont let you in to park so we went down the road doubled parked and will stay till someone tells us to move. Its too cold out to walk around the inner harbor. We already went to walmart to kill time and ate lunch at Dennys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesgjr Posted February 14, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Boarding had started but terminal full and check ins stopped until those in terminal have boarded Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookedhalo Posted February 14, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Wow - we were delayed boarding on 12/6/15 and no OBC was offered at all - our boarding actually was delayed until almost 6pm! We didn't sail until after 10pm. Have sailed with RCCL out of Baltimore three times and only once were we delayed returning - and that was because Grandeur broke a prop in Cozumel and CG wanted her escorted up the bay by two tugs (which held our speed down to 10 knots rather than the usual 18 knots they do up the bay). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddykid12 Posted February 16, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Can anyone confirm if the fun shops are open!? And newly stocked already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R<3M2012 Posted February 18, 2016 #22 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Can anyone confirm if the fun shops are open!? And newly stocked already The fun shops are open...However, The Green Thunder is closed down for the entire duration of our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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