Earplug Posted August 25, 2017 #301 Share Posted August 25, 2017 According to MarineTraffic.com Valor is 12.3 knots and Freedom is 12.7 knots. Valor https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/shipid:414158/zoom:8 Freedom https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/shipid:460110/zoom:8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted August 25, 2017 #302 Share Posted August 25, 2017 That's still old data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisianaCruiser4200 Posted August 25, 2017 #303 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Maybe they're trying to arrange for alternatives as we type. exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmieg Posted August 25, 2017 #304 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Carnival was supposed to give an update at noon. Has anyone heard anything? I haven't gotten a thing. Noon Central - got 5 minutes. Sent from my MHA-L29 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 25, 2017 #305 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Look at all the people still in Galveston. I want to see a cruise ship dock in this (not really). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmieg Posted August 25, 2017 #306 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Maybe they're trying to arrange for alternatives as we type. Exactly. Big project. Much coordination of detail Sent from my MHA-L29 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted August 25, 2017 #307 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I think they're blaming the port for the parking situation, but most of the parking is private lots, no? How did they deal with all of the flooded vehicles after Ike? I think that was the one that wiped out Galveston last time, wasn't it? The cruise lines arranged for insurance adjusters from all the major insurance companies to be there. With that storm surge some cars were stacked on top of each other. You can still see the lines marked on the buildings in Galveston of how high the water got. This one may not have the storm surge that Ike had, but the rainfall totals predicted will flood the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted August 25, 2017 #308 Share Posted August 25, 2017 There will be die hard cruisers, wading through evacuation traffic, headed to the port. They will not be denied, under any circumstances. LOL And it will be a moot point if the Port of Galveston does not reopen to incoming marine traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted August 25, 2017 #309 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I don't think Harvey will compare to Ike, at least I hope not. Galveston took a direct hit from Ike and I'm pretty sure that all cars parked in the port parking lots were totaled. That is probably why they are making provisions now for people to cancel their parking reservations and also for those who are already on ships to have family members move their vehicles. The Port of Galveston website has instructions for cancelling parking reservations. For the private lots, you will need to visit their websites. Air traffic is already being impacted with cancellations and delays. http://www.chron.com/business/bizfeed/article/Hurricane-Harvey-causing-flight-cancellations-11958188.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 25, 2017 #310 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Look at how much worse Galveston just got from the last pic. Squalls coming through Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorncroft Posted August 25, 2017 #311 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Here's one. Word from Chris Christie. [emoji12] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebird10 Posted August 25, 2017 #312 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Call Carnival NOW if you want to get a future cruise credit. Not offering refunds yet. Announcement is on the Carnival.com upper left corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava124 Posted August 25, 2017 #313 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Here is the latest from Carnival. HURRICANE HARVEY Weather Update #3 – 08/25/17 – 1:00 PM (EST) Carnival Valor and Carnival Freedom are currently keeping a safe distance from the storm as they make their way back to Galveston. Carnival Breeze is currently docked in Cozumel and will now overnight there. The ship will depart for Galveston tomorrow afternoon to be in position to debark guests when the port reopens. The Port of Galveston is closed to all marine traffic. It is expected to remain closed until the storm has passed and a port assessment has been completed. Please do not proceed to the cruise terminal until you have heard from us. Our intention is to dock in Galveston as soon as port officials have reopened the port. The duration of your cruise will have to be shortened and the itinerary modified. Cruise details will be finalized once we have confirmed our arrival into Galveston. Guests who sail will receive a pro-rated refund of their cruise fare for missed days and refund of any pre-purchased Carnival Adventures for canceled ports. Additionally, guests who pre-purchased any of our beverage packages will receive a pro-rated refund. Gratuities will also be adjusted to reflect the shortened duration. We certainly understand the impact Hurricane Harvey is having on your cruise plans. Should you wish to cancel and receive a future cruise credit, please call 1-800-CARNIVAL, contact your Personal Vacation Planner at 1-800-819-3902, or your travel agent, We continue to actively monitor the storm and will update you tomorrow at 3:00PM CDT. To stay up to date, please sign up for text alerts by texting the codes below to CRUISE (278473). Carnival Freedom 08/26/17 - CCL1 Carnival Valor 08/26/17 - CCL2 Carnival Breeze 08/27/17 - CCL3 If you have any questions or concerns please post below and I will make sure the right people see them. Let's hope everyone is safe and we can get the ships into port and on the way to another fun cruise soon. Stay safe everybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlapjackSanders Posted August 25, 2017 #314 Share Posted August 25, 2017 WEATHER UPDATE #3 – 08/25/17 – 1:00 PM (EST) Carnival Valor and Carnival Freedom are currently keeping a safe distance from the storm as they make their way back to Galveston. Carnival Breeze is currently docked in Cozumel and will now overnight there. The ship will depart for Galveston tomorrow afternoon to be in position to debark guests when the port reopens. The Port of Galveston is closed to all marine traffic. It is expected to remain closed until the storm has passed and a port assessment has been completed. Please do not proceed to the cruise terminal until you have heard from us. Our intention is to dock in Galveston as soon as port officials have reopened the port. The duration of your cruise will have to be shortened and the itinerary modified. Cruise details will be finalized once we have confirmed our arrival into Galveston. Guests who sail will receive a pro-rated refund of their cruise fare for missed days and refund of any pre-purchased Carnival Adventures for canceled ports. Additionally, guests who pre-purchased any of our beverage packages will receive a pro-rated refund. Gratuities will also be adjusted to reflect the shortened duration. We certainly understand the impact Hurricane Harvey is having on your cruise plans. Should you wish to cancel and receive a future cruise credit, please call 1-800-CARNIVAL, contact your Personal Vacation Planner at 1-800-819-3902, or your travel agent, We continue to actively monitor the storm and will update you tomorrow at 3:00PM CDT. To stay up to date, please sign up for text alerts by texting the codes below to CRUISE (278473). Carnival Freedom 08/26/17 - CCL1 Carnival Valor 08/26/17 - CCL2 Carnival Breeze 08/27/17 - CCL3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisianaCruiser4200 Posted August 25, 2017 #315 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Wow. They seriously think that port is opening up anytime soon? Fools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted August 25, 2017 #316 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Look at all the people still in Galveston. I want to see a cruise ship dock in this (not really). This is common for the beach. Further east is the channel entrance between the jetties where ships for Houston, Galveston, Bayport, Texas City and Barbour's Cut enter. The channel wave heights are 2-4. We've had rain, sunshine, rain and wind reports to 23 mph. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyn0 Posted August 25, 2017 #317 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Speaking of marine traffic... look at all the traffic around Galveston! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 25, 2017 #318 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Dumb fudges. Completely idiotic update. Come back on Wednesday. Bring gas, flashlights, water and spam. Are they for real thinking things will be Normal and the ship can be restocked? Stupid, idiotic and fantasy land update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPERBKWRITER Posted August 25, 2017 #319 Share Posted August 25, 2017 You will cruise no matter what. The ship will get out and by day 2 weather will be great. Sent from my iPad using Forums As of today 8/25 (Friday) Calling for 36' rain in Galveston, a Hurricane tomorrow morning and then the thing goes back out to sea and regenerates and comes back around Wed. In 2009 a lot of cruisers lost their cars. If it was me I'd stay away from Galveston but I doubt the ships will be able to dock anyway until late next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggiebuttercup Posted August 25, 2017 #320 Share Posted August 25, 2017 At this point, although pretty much all the meteorologists *think* that it will be bad in SE Texas through Wednesday, there is still a lot of uncertainty with what Harvey will do once it makes landfall tonight. They will know a lot more tomorrow evening. If the seas are calmer and it's just flooding in the area, that could lead to a different decision than a situation where Harvey is headed toward Beaumont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted August 25, 2017 #321 Share Posted August 25, 2017 WEATHER UPDATE #3 – 08/25/17 – 1:00 PM (EST) Carnival Valor and Carnival Freedom are currently keeping a safe distance from the storm as they make their way back to Galveston. Carnival Breeze is currently docked in Cozumel and will now overnight there. The ship will depart for Galveston tomorrow afternoon to be in position to debark guests when the port reopens. The Port of Galveston is closed to all marine traffic. It is expected to remain closed until the storm has passed and a port assessment has been completed. Please do not proceed to the cruise terminal until you have heard from us. Our intention is to dock in Galveston as soon as port officials have reopened the port. The duration of your cruise will have to be shortened and the itinerary modified. Cruise details will be finalized once we have confirmed our arrival into Galveston. Guests who sail will receive a pro-rated refund of their cruise fare for missed days and refund of any pre-purchased Carnival Adventures for canceled ports. Additionally, guests who pre-purchased any of our beverage packages will receive a pro-rated refund. Gratuities will also be adjusted to reflect the shortened duration. We certainly understand the impact Hurricane Harvey is having on your cruise plans. Should you wish to cancel and receive a future cruise credit, please call 1-800-CARNIVAL, contact your Personal Vacation Planner at 1-800-819-3902, or your travel agent, We continue to actively monitor the storm and will update you tomorrow at 3:00PM CDT. To stay up to date, please sign up for text alerts by texting the codes below to CRUISE (278473). Carnival Freedom 08/26/17 - CCL1 Carnival Valor 08/26/17 - CCL2 Carnival Breeze 08/27/17 - CCL3 I'd jump on that offer of future cruise credit if I was supposed to cruise from Galveston this weekend. There's no way I'd want to be in Galveston this weekend. So sorry for those whose plans have been affected. Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted August 25, 2017 #322 Share Posted August 25, 2017 If the seas are calmer and it's just flooding in the area, that could lead to a different decision than a situation where Harvey is headed toward Beaumont.Precisely, and that's why the cruise lines aren't making far-reaching assumptions about when they'll be able to make port. I'd jump on that offer of future cruise credit if I was supposed to cruise from Galveston this weekend. If the cruise line doesn't actually cancel the cruise entirely, then wouldn't taking the future cruise credit will leave many of those with non-refundable airline tickets in a bit of a bind? We're going to get an interesting education in how travel insurance from the unfortunate experiences many folks will be having this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aggie182 Posted August 25, 2017 #323 Share Posted August 25, 2017 On the Freedom now. My folks went to the debarkation talk and they said we are on for one more sea day, at least. Haven't heard an announcement over the speaker but they said the captain was the one that said it in the debarkation talk. He also said he will know a lot more this afternoon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondyBella Posted August 25, 2017 #324 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Latest on Carnival's website: do not proceed to Galveston. https://www.carnival.com/travel-alerts.aspx Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted August 25, 2017 #325 Share Posted August 25, 2017 From an airline pilot's perspective, winds at Houston Intercontinental are expected to peak at 30 knots during the next 12 hours. That's within what most transport category airplanes can handle, so while those conditions prevail, expect the airport to remain open. I just checked and most flights for the rest of today are operating normally. Interestingly, most of the pre-cancelations are from Canadian airlines. With all of that said, use common sense. Even if the airport remains open, but it doesn't personally feel right to you, don't go. Although I'm confident that the airlines and cruise lines will do everything possible to keep passengers safe, it doesn't mean that it will be a pleasant experience. Gusty winds of that nature and moderate turbulence, while still considered safe, translate into a ride that most people would prefer not to ever experience. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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