bkcoogler Posted August 31, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 31, 2017 With a very unique situation at hand, the Valor is set to arrive in Galveston on Friday 9/1 and not depart until the following Monday 9/4. Do you think Carnival will take advantage of this opportunity in some way? With a couple of days sitting, they could utilize this time to do minor repairs or upgrades that normally couldn't be done while in service. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisneyDatknee Posted August 31, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 31, 2017 With a very unique situation at hand, the Valor is set to arrive in Galveston on Friday 9/1 and not depart until the following Monday 9/4. Do you think Carnival will take advantage of this opportunity in some way? With a couple of days sitting, they could utilize this time to do minor repairs or upgrades that normally couldn't be done while in service. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I highly doubt it. They need time to ship parts/furnishings to the ship for some upgrades, but I usually, I think these upgrades occur in dry-dock in Freeport. The crew deserves a nice break. ;) Minor repairs are done all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted August 31, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Good Question. The docks are ready, Galveston has recovered, the terminal is intact. Even the roads around the harbor were dry tonight. It looks like the crew will get a much needed day or two off. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 31, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 31, 2017 With a very unique situation at hand, the Valor is set to arrive in Galveston on Friday 9/1 and not depart until the following Monday 9/4. Do you think Carnival will take advantage of this opportunity in some way? With a couple of days sitting, they could utilize this time to do minor repairs or upgrades that normally couldn't be done while in service. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Hopefully they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted August 31, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I imagine the crew will be cleaning the ship and doing other maintenance work that can be done. I would think though that the crew may be given a liberal shore leave policy as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkcoogler Posted September 1, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted September 1, 2017 It looks like, based on the comments on the Galveston Cruise Cam and marine traffic sites; the Carnival Valor unloaded passengers this morning and is headed to Freeport TX. For anyone not familiar with the area, it's a industrial port city just west of Galveston. The assumption is that they are moving over there to allow for the other ships to unload/load passengers over the weekend as well as refuel and supply. I assume that the Valor will also refuel and supply while in Freeport; possibly even do some maintenance. I've found it interesting to see them juggle all the ships in/out of Galveston all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted September 2, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Oh! I saw that with a quick glance and thought it meant Freeport, Bahamas (i.e., Grand Bahama Shipyard). Freeport, Texas - that makes a lot more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkcoogler Posted September 2, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted September 2, 2017 It ended up not doing that and has been doing circles in the gulf ever since. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisianaCruiser4200 Posted September 2, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 2, 2017 It ended up not doing that and has been doing circles in the gulf ever since. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk plans change quickly. I'm curious as to what they had planned originally though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted September 3, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 3, 2017 plans change quickly. I'm curious as to what they had planned originally though cheaper to dock the ship somewhere then waste fuel doing circles at sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted September 3, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 3, 2017 cheaper to dock the ship somewhere then waste fuel doing circles at sea Perhaps but they needed the space for the other ships that are on their way to Galveston. The Liberty of the Seas and Carnival Breeze are there today. The Carnival Freedom left earlier today. The Valor is sitting off the coast of Texas waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilcruisers Posted September 3, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 3, 2017 My niece works at the port and usually works the valor arrivals. She got a much needed day off today since all the hurricane activity has us all drained. The crew on these ships surely needed extra days of rest as they have been working overtime. So glad to see the port somewhat back to normal, this storm has delayed opening of schools in Houston until September 11. Harvey has been a true test of faith . Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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