spleenstomper Posted August 25, 2017 #376 Share Posted August 25, 2017 It is unofficially a Category 4 now. Expect a bulletin soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 25, 2017 #377 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Another Galveston seawall pic before nightfall Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 25, 2017 #378 Share Posted August 25, 2017 One last port of Galveston pic for reference tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammee Posted August 25, 2017 #379 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just subscribing. This seems to be the thread with the most accurate information. Thanks Sent from my iPad using Forums Just did the same, it's accurate and everyone seems to have their sanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 25, 2017 #380 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Beautiful and deadly. Recon mission #19 is headed in the storm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 25, 2017 #381 Share Posted August 25, 2017 New blog from Wunderground: https://www.wunderground.com/cat6/major-hurricane-harvey-bears-down-texas-catastrophic-flooding-likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted August 25, 2017 #382 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I just cancelled and received the cruise credit. Cancelled with no penalty! Sorry about your vacation but I think you made a very wise decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted August 25, 2017 #383 Share Posted August 25, 2017 We are taking the cruise credit and going to Vegas. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusaninSA Posted August 25, 2017 #384 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just joined this board. I have been reading everything I can about CCL Freedom, my step-son and his wife are cruising on it and we are trying to determine what we can anticipate about their debarment possibly in NO? I read that they will likely put them on busses, but how would they head back to Galveston in the storm? Does anyone have any ideas where they would bus them to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 25, 2017 #385 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I've never seen this before Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBFURR Posted August 25, 2017 #386 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I was supposed to cruise on the Breeze on Sunday.I just called to cancel. I cannot stress enough how helpful carnival customer service can be. I got refunded all the port fees, taxes, and pre paid items (transportation, wifi) straight to my card. The the rest of the money will remain a carnival credit for 24 months. Knowing me, that is great news. This credit will be for sure used. .....as for the airlines, that will have to figured out. They offered 2/3rd's of what I paid as a credit that had to be used within 60 days. Just to let you guys know, we are booked on RCI Liberty of the Seas on Sunday. I have been on the phone twice today with RCI including just now with two "supervisors". They refuse to do anything for us. We have already had one flight canceled and the rest seem to be headed that way. RCI is still "wait and see". I tried to get them to transfer my booking to a ship that is not at a port in a tropical storm but they refuse. They are very unsympathetic and condescending. We are diamond with them but I canceled our upcoming cruise in January with them. Once I get this mess straightened out I will never do business with them again. We are Carnival from now on. I am sincerely glad the Carnival is taking care of it's passengers. My airline - Southwest - has been super helpful and offered no cost flight reschedule or full refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopdog08 Posted August 25, 2017 #387 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just to let you guys know, we are booked on RCI Liberty of the Seas on Sunday. I have been on the phone twice today with RCI including just now with two "supervisors". They refuse to do anything for us. We have already had one flight canceled and the rest seem to be headed that way. RCI is still "wait and see". I tried to get them to transfer my booking to a ship that is not at a port in a tropical storm but they refuse. They are very unsympathetic and condescending. We are diamond with them but I canceled our upcoming cruise in January with them. Once I get this mess straightened out I will never do business with them again. We are Carnival from now on. I am sincerely glad the Carnival is taking care of it's passengers. My airline - Southwest - has been super helpful and offered no cost flight reschedule or full refund. EB glad you are trying to cancel vs. head to Galveston. Continue to be positive. As I said last night these cruises should have already been cancelled. At least carnival has stepped up. Hopefully RC will to sincethey are a day behind and port Sunday vs Saturday, although I think carnival is allowing people on breeze who port Sunday take credit and cancel. GL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire53 Posted August 25, 2017 #388 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Well, here is the latest from carnival for Valor: The Port of Galveston is expected to remain closed to all marine traffic 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 again. Our intention is to return to Galveston as soon as it is safe to do so. The duration of our cruise will be shortened and the itinerary modified. Please visit carnival.com for more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted August 25, 2017 #389 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Carnival was •that way• yesterday, regarding their Saturday embarkations. This message may have been entered using voice recognition. Please excuse any typos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendracruises Posted August 25, 2017 #390 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Harvey is now a Category 4 with 130 mph winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 25, 2017 #391 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Harvey is officilaly a category 4 and is slowing down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDangerpants Posted August 25, 2017 #392 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just to let you guys know, we are booked on RCI Liberty of the Seas on Sunday. I have been on the phone twice today with RCI including just now with two "supervisors". They refuse to do anything for us. We have already had one flight canceled and the rest seem to be headed that way. RCI is still "wait and see". I tried to get them to transfer my booking to a ship that is not at a port in a tropical storm but they refuse. They are very unsympathetic and condescending. We are diamond with them but I canceled our upcoming cruise in January with them. Once I get this mess straightened out I will never do business with them again. We are Carnival from now on. I am sincerely glad the Carnival is taking care of it's passengers. My airline - Southwest - has been super helpful and offered no cost flight reschedule or full refund. This is awful. Sorry they are treating you that way. Hope it all gets worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perditax Posted August 25, 2017 #393 Share Posted August 25, 2017 It's also slowing down, which isn't good. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yerdsyerds Posted August 25, 2017 #394 Share Posted August 25, 2017 According to weather channel, Harvey just hit category 4. Wow. Hope everybody in the path of this thing stays safe. All in all, I'd say while worrying about a cruise/vacation is certainly important, it pales compared to those who are worrying will my house be there after this storm passes thru. I'm cruising on the Breeze in two weeks, and wondering will things be back to "normal" by then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1972 Posted August 25, 2017 #395 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Its almost moving straight north now too. earlier it had a direct path right at Corpus Cristi. now its turned north and heading up the coast looking like its going to make landfall north of Corpus Cristi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBFURR Posted August 25, 2017 #396 Share Posted August 25, 2017 EB glad you are trying to cancel vs. head to Galveston. Continue to be positive. As I said last night these cruises should have already been cancelled. At least carnival has stepped up. Hopefully RC will to sincethey are a day behind and port Sunday vs Saturday, although I think carnival is allowing people on breeze who port Sunday take credit and cancel. GL I guess you can say "I told you so."' now. :D Don't worry, I will not be offended. I really, really try to give things the benefit if the doubt. When pushed too far I tend to push back. RCI is pushing this too far in my book. We could still make other plans if they would make a decision now as Carnival has. By the time they do anything we will be out of options. No longer happy. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perditax Posted August 25, 2017 #397 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I guess you can say "I told you so."' now. :D Don't worry, I will not be offended. I really, really try to give things the benefit if the doubt. When pushed too far I tend to push back. RCI is pushing this too far in my book. We could still make other plans if they would make a decision now as Carnival has. By the time they do anything we will be out of options. No longer happy. :( Been quietly watching your story today. It's insane that RCL is stringing this out. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopdog08 Posted August 25, 2017 #398 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I guess you can say "I told you so."' now. :D Don't worry, I will not be offended. I really, really try to give things the benefit if the doubt. When pushed too far I tend to push back. RCI is pushing this too far in my book. We could still make other plans if they would make a decision now as Carnival has. By the time they do anything we will be out of options. No longer happy. :( Nope, no need for that. Keep us updated. GL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGREDIOWAN Posted August 25, 2017 #399 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just to let you guys know, we are booked on RCI Liberty of the Seas on Sunday. I have been on the phone twice today with RCI including just now with two "supervisors". They refuse to do anything for us. We have already had one flight canceled and the rest seem to be headed that way. RCI is still "wait and see". I tried to get them to transfer my booking to a ship that is not at a port in a tropical storm but they refuse. They are very unsympathetic and condescending. We are diamond with them but I canceled our upcoming cruise in January with them. Once I get this mess straightened out I will never do business with them again. We are Carnival from now on. I am sincerely glad the Carnival is taking care of it's passengers. My airline - Southwest - has been super helpful and offered no cost flight reschedule or full refund. Really sorry to hear this, I can't believe they are still being so stubborn. Glad that Southwest is working with you though. They seem like a great airline and I wish more of their flights left from where we're at. My thoughts and prayers to the folks down there in that area. This is a terrible storm and I'm surprised it made it to Cat 4 status. It strengthened rather quickly.....:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted August 25, 2017 #400 Share Posted August 25, 2017 RCI is pushing this too far in my book. We could still make other plans if they would make a decision now as Carnival has. By the time they do anything we will be out of options. No longer happy. :( Carnival's turnovers are Saturday and Royal Caribbean's are Sunday, so the announcement that you're praising Carnival for having made today would not be expected from Royal Caribbean tomorrow. People were saying about Carnival what you're saying about Royal Caribbean today. The problem is neither cruise line... It is the industry, and specifically the economy segment of the market. This message may have been entered using voice recognition. Please excuse any typos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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