bury me at sea Posted August 27, 2017 #701 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Deleted. Question asked and answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDangerpants Posted August 27, 2017 #702 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I know this doesn't apply to CCL, but Royal has just completely canceled the 8/27 cruise out of Galveston. Read on the Port of Galveston page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguebandit Posted August 27, 2017 #703 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I live 45 miles south east of Austin and in the last 36 hours have had 15 inches of rain and 2 trees down one on my house the other across a fence into the neighbors yard. Who knows how long before I can get the tractor in the yard without getting stuck or Rutting up both yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisianaCruiser4200 Posted August 27, 2017 #704 Share Posted August 27, 2017 The larger ships could not make it under power lines that went over the river, just down river of the port passenger terminals. These power were removed a few years ago and there is no limit, other than the draft of the ship, as it makes its way up the river. Currently N.O. Port only has 2 operational passenger terminals. They list 5 terminals, but there is only 2, Erato and Julia. There has been talk of making a third down river of the French Quarter, but this was only talk, no work ever was started. There are many ship mooring sites along the river, but none are set up for passenger ships, bulk cargo only. A U.S. Custom's site would be needed, along with longshoreman to unload luggage. I see the Dream is still in Port, most likely leaving at 4pm. What a mess for the people of Texas and these cruise ship passengers. Looks like every road heading to and from Galveston is under water. The next few days don't look to be any better. We know their pain, as we went through Hurricane Katrina south of New Orleans with a 20ft storm surge wiping away many communities along the southern Mississippi River. Then Hurricane Rita re-flooding many areas that had started to drain. If Liberty can fit into Nola, I'm curious as to why it didn't go there. Both docks won't be simultaneously used today or tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missdenise Posted August 27, 2017 #705 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I know this doesn't apply to CCL, but Royal has just completely canceled the 8/27 cruise out of Galveston. Read on the Port of Galveston page. That makes more sense almost anything I have read regarding this unfortunate situation. When LOS gets to port, the passengers will just need to use her as a hotel until they can safely leave Galveston. UPdate, she is head to MIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisianaCruiser4200 Posted August 27, 2017 #706 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I know this doesn't apply to CCL, but Royal has just completely canceled the 8/27 cruise out of Galveston. Read on the Port of Galveston page. They had no choice. They won't return until Friday at the earliest making the 8/27 cruise a 2 day cruise to nowhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted August 27, 2017 #707 Share Posted August 27, 2017 We just went to defcon 3 at my house. Tornado in Lafayette headed north. Charging everything up, reviewing safety plans, making sure the dogs have collars on, etc. Will keep you in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGREDIOWAN Posted August 27, 2017 #708 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I congratulate Carnival on how they handled this situation vs Royal. I am usually loyal to Royal but this makes me want to give Carnival another try Sent from my iPhone using Forums I was critical of Carnival in another thread, looking at how RCI has reacted to this situation puts Carnival's reaction to this situation into perspective for me. Carnival reacted to all of this very well. I'm happy to have went on many cruises with them and look forward to many more. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 27, 2017 #709 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Will keep you in my prayers. Thanks. We got organized and now are waiting for the rains to get here. I'll feel better when DH and son are home, but they are in a Ford F350 so they have an advantage over others. It is basically a rescue vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBD1516 Posted August 27, 2017 #710 Share Posted August 27, 2017 That makes more sense almost anything I have read regarding this unfortunate situation. When LOS gets to port, the passengers will just need to use her as a hotel until they can safely leave Galveston. UPdate, she is head to MIA. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBD1516 Posted August 27, 2017 #711 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Cc posted the quote I was trying to respond to. Here is was the RC website says right now ITINERARY UPDATES August 27, 2017 Royal Caribbean International is diverting Liberty of the Seas to Miami until conditions at the Port of Galveston permit safe travel. Due to port closure because of Hurricane Harvey, Liberty was not able to make her scheduled arrival into Galveston today. We anticipate Liberty will be able to return to Galveston on Friday, conditions permitting. We are doing all we can to help guests adjust their travel arrangements and appreciate their patience as we work through this. The next sailing of Liberty of the Seas, scheduled for Sunday, August 27 has been cancelled, and all guests will have their fares fully refunded and have been provided a future cruise credit. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1(866) 562-7625. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEasyCC Posted August 27, 2017 #712 Share Posted August 27, 2017 While I have no specific information, I'd put the chances that the Galveston port opens at near zero in the near term. It's more likely that passengers get off loaded in New Orleans and these cruise ships get taken to Galveston to serve as temporary shelters. That's actually a good idea. Let them get supplies here in N.O. and get to Houston where they can help. Galveston County calling for citizen volunteers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Sent from my XT1650 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 27, 2017 #713 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Thanks. We got organized and now are waiting for the rains to get here. I'll feel better when DH and son are home, but they are in a Ford F350 so they have an advantage over others. It is basically a rescue vehicle. Regardless of the height it can still stall or get swept away in flood waters. My friend's son had an H2 that stalled out while he tried to pass through a flooded street. I hope they get home safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaded Lady Posted August 27, 2017 #714 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I know this doesn't apply to CCL, but Royal has just completely canceled the 8/27 cruise out of Galveston. Read on the Port of Galveston page. I checked the site- I can't see a reference to RCCL cancelling today's cruise... where on the page did you find this? Can you please provide a link? Thanks! DISREGARD please... someone else just posted it here... thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 27, 2017 #715 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Regardless of the height it can still stall or get swept away in flood waters. My friend's son had an H2 that stalled out while he tried to pass through a flooded street. I hope they get home safely. Yes, thanks for the reminder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 27, 2017 #716 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 27, 2017 #717 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Notice Harvey remains a TS the entire time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perditax Posted August 27, 2017 #718 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Yes, some new forecast models have Harvey re-forming over the gulf and making a second landfall. Same model says 20 more inches of rain for Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
put me on a ship Posted August 27, 2017 #719 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Has anyone heard what the Freedom and Valor are doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perditax Posted August 27, 2017 #720 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Has anyone heard what the Freedom and Valor are doing? I don't have a link, but one of the last things I read seemed to say they were going to remain at sea until Galveston was accessible. Not much else they can do. I wonder how many people got off at NOLA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisianaCruiser4200 Posted August 27, 2017 #721 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Has anyone heard what the Freedom and Valor are doing? Try to stay out of the storm bands and just chill at sea. They're following one another from what I read last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickHardmeat Posted August 27, 2017 #722 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Currently on the Freedom, they have updated the Carnival Hub app to say we're debarking in Galveston on Wednesday. But it keeps getting extended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 27, 2017 #723 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Currently on the Freedom, they have updated the Carnival Hub app to say we're debarking in Galveston on Wednesday. But it keeps getting extended. Are you having fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinchem Posted August 27, 2017 #724 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 27, 2017 #725 Share Posted August 27, 2017 TD #10 will be Irma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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