Cruise4me1978 Posted September 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 14, 2017 ANYONE ELSE out there set to sail on this ship sept 24?? We have booked to leave San Juan And apparently at least st Thomas and st marten ports will be a no go .. As of now I'm not seeing any change in the itinerary..but from all this devistation How can this be a good cruise ?? Carnival is telling me if I am to cancel I will lose all my money .. and I DIDNT GET PROTECTION INS errrr I never realized when booking that this was hurricane season in that area as we always did cruises in feb-march and the other side .. you would think with all this mess they would at least let us RESCHEDULE or future credit.???. how are these ports susspose to be enjoyable food is limited ,people are looting ,water is low .. the reason we cruise is to go to the islands ... im so FRUSTRATED and don't want to lose my money ... but I don't want to go to places that I can't enjoy . I haven't booked flights yet either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahays00 Posted September 14, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Im booked on the 10/1 sailing. This past sailing changed st Thomas and st martin to Dominica and Antigua. Im assuming following sailings will be on same route. Im still happy to get to go. Good luck! Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiddyTwo Posted September 14, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm also on the 10/1 sailing and I'm super excited! The islands they will take us to weren't hit like St Thomas and St Martin. I'm just waiting for an official statement about the new stops so I can book excursions. It'll be a great cruise, don't stress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisekitty22 Posted September 14, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 14, 2017 We are sailing Oct 1 too. Hoping for good port replacements for St. Thomas and St. Maarten. I wouldn't mind extra sea days either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoman_29708 Posted September 14, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Hi Cruise4me1978 I'm sort of in the same boat as you. I'm sailing on the Magic on 9/24 and didn't buy any insurance. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping for the best. Our itinerary is Bahamas, Amber Cove, and Grand Turk. I wouldn't be surprised if they changed the itinerary but we plan to make the best of whatever happens. At the end of the day, it's a week away from our jobs :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellaa Posted September 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm also on the 10/1 sailing and I'm super excited! The islands they will take us to weren't hit like St Thomas and St Martin. I'm just waiting for an official statement about the new stops so I can book excursions. It'll be a great cruise, don't stress! Me, too! I've already picked out what I want to do on these new stops. If I ever get power back at my house, I'll start packing for vacation. I can't imagine not having air booked for a cruise in less than 2 weeks, but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiddyTwo Posted September 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Me, too! I've already picked out what I want to do on these new stops.If I ever get power back at my house, I'll start packing for vacation. I can't imagine not having air booked for a cruise in less than 2 weeks, but that's just me. I've got mine all picked out too! The only issue I have is we have private excursions booked for all of the other islands. For St Martin I've only paid a $50 deposit with Captain Bob so I'm not going to ask for that money back. Our excursion in St Thomas was expensive and we've paid in full. I'm dreading calling to cancel but I think we've decided to make a donation with some of the refund. I feel horrible getting the refund at all but we cruise on a budget unfortunately. My other excursions seem like they can be flexible with the dates once we get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocoaloco Posted September 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I am on the Fascination now & will be on here when you board on the 24th [doing b2b2b]. Lovin' the new itinerary ! Dominica iis beautiful. We have Antigua tomorrow & I really like that place. St kitts the next day and they have a very nice port. See ya onboard ! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthomaniac Posted September 15, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Hi Cruise4me1978 I'm sort of in the same boat as you. I'm sailing on the Magic on 9/24 and didn't buy any insurance. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping for the best. Our itinerary is Bahamas, Amber Cove, and Grand Turk. I wouldn't be surprised if they changed the itinerary but we plan to make the best of whatever happens. At the end of the day, it's a week away from our jobs :) All three of your ports are open and receiving ships. :) Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise4me1978 Posted September 17, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted September 17, 2017 We are sailing Oct 1 too. Hoping for good port replacements for St. Thomas and St. Maarten. I wouldn't mind extra sea days either! Anyone get a rescheduled itainary yet ?? I haven't booked tickets still As I'm really not wanting to go right now And if we have to have a extra sea day then we will miss our flight back .. Errrrr Never booking in the fall again ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocoaloco Posted September 17, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I know the weather issues can be frustrating but there are great values this time of year - I am blessed to be on the Fascination now for the 2nd leg of a b2b2b. Our itinerary has us steaming South on a sea day tomorrow - to get away from the next hurricane . Then Grenada, Barbados,St Lucia, Antigua & St kitts. Our itinerary for the 24th may have Dominica instead of Grenada, depending on what the successor hurricane does. See ya onboard ! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiddyTwo Posted September 17, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I know the weather issues can be frustrating but there are great values this time of year - I am blessed to be on the Fascination now for the 2nd leg of a b2b2b. Our itinerary has us steaming South on a sea day tomorrow - to get away from the next hurricane . Then Grenada, Barbados,St Lucia, Antigua & St kitts. Our itinerary for the 24th may have Dominica instead of Grenada, depending on what the successor hurricane does. See ya onboard ! :cool: Aaaannnddddd, time to start researching Grenada... I was only going to get the social internet plan but I think I may get the Value plan so that I can have access to email. I have private excursions booked on every island and all of the operators have been great at allowing changes as long as I let them know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise4me1978 Posted September 17, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Aaaannnddddd, time to start researching Grenada... I was only going to get the social internet plan but I think I may get the Value plan so that I can have access to email. I have private excursions booked on every island and all of the operators have been great at allowing changes as long as I let them know. Have anyone received their new itinary ?? For sept 24 th cruise on the fascination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisekitty22 Posted September 17, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 17, 2017 On Oct. 1 sailing, hoping to go to Grenada! That would be nice. How long are you in for Grenada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugeyes5 Posted September 18, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Aaaannnddddd, time to start researching Grenada... I was only going to get the social internet plan but I think I may get the Value plan so that I can have access to email. I have private excursions booked on every island and all of the operators have been great at allowing changes as long as I let them know. Tell me more about the "private" exclusions"? How do you book those? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkIVette Posted September 18, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Have anyone received their new itinary ?? For sept 24 th cruise on the fascination The Fascination is now going to Dominica and Antigua. Both are wonderful ports. Just relax and go on your cruise. You won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkIVette Posted September 18, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Anyone get a rescheduled itainary yet ??I haven't booked tickets still As I'm really not wanting to go right now And if we have to have a extra sea day then we will miss our flight back .. Errrrr Never booking in the fall again ... What the poster meant by an extra sea day is if they just cancel a port and stay at sea instead. You will still have a 7 day cruise, unless another huricane keeps you out to sea and can't get back to your port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiddyTwo Posted September 18, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Tell me more about the "private" exclusions"? How do you book those? Thanks! Private may not have been the right word. I just meant I am doing excursions that are not booked thru Carnival. Most of the tours I found by reading the individual port boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmc1234 Posted September 19, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I know the weather issues can be frustrating but there are great values this time of year - I am blessed to be on the Fascination now for the 2nd leg of a b2b2b. Our itinerary has us steaming South on a sea day tomorrow - to get away from the next hurricane . Then Grenada, Barbados,St Lucia, Antigua & St kitts. Our itinerary for the 24th may have Dominica instead of Grenada, depending on what the successor hurricane does. See ya onboard ! :cool: thanks for the info. how is the islands and beaches? are the people doing ok with all that is going on. how is the passengers taking all of the ports. btw how do you do a 3 b2b cruise. that has got to be intense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer_Bob Posted September 21, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Anyone get a rescheduled itainary yet ??I haven't booked tickets still As I'm really not wanting to go right now And if we have to have a extra sea day then we will miss our flight back .. Errrrr Never booking in the fall again ... Received new itinerary yesterday ... Sep 30th Carnival Splendor 8 day Eastern Carib (St. Martin, St. Kitts, San Juan, Grand Turk) is now an 8 day West carib (Princess Cay, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel). We have ZERO recourse. A western carib cruise is actually cheaper than what we paid for. No refunds coming. It is an act of God and I get it that the cruise line has no control of that but to make such an extreme change... at least give us the option to rebook another time. These ports will all be jammed with cruise ship passengers...I will be fine (bringing a really long big book) Never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaoats228 Posted September 21, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 21, 2017 There is no electricity or water on Puerto Rico...we are suppose to sail December 3, 2017 on the Fascination but it just doesn't look good. My heart goes out the the people on the islands. Unless a hotel has a generator no electric in any hotels. I have heard that San JUan will get power back before anywhere in PR being the Capital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise4me1978 Posted September 21, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Yes we are Spose to fly to San Juan tomorrow and stay for 2 nights before we go on the cruise on Sunday .. but we have received nothing on the itinerary change and if I cancel tomorrow we will only get the port fees back .. so I am hoping that carnival cancels so we get all our money back,,, but we only have until 2 pm tomorrow to cancel and if I cancel I get port fees back and if I don't cancel and carnival doesn't cancel I GET NOTHING BACK .. this is my 5 th cruise with carnival and up until now I was very happy with the service but I can't believe they won't Refund us or give us a credit for future ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaoats228 Posted September 21, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Yes we are Spose to fly to San Juan tomorrow and stay for 2 nights before we go on the cruise on Sunday .. but we have received nothing on the itinerary change and if I cancel tomorrow we will only get the port fees back .. so I am hoping that carnival cancels so we get all our money back,,, but we only have until 2 pm tomorrow to cancel and if I cancel I get port fees back and if I don't cancel and carnival doesn't cancel I GET NOTHING BACK .. this is my 5 th cruise with carnival and up until now I was very happy with the service but I can't believe they won't Refund us or give us a credit for future ... It's sad for the people in PR but Carnival needs to let people know what to do as far as the upcoming sailings out of San Juan. Me and my sister have the travel insurance from Carnival and for our airfare. We were flying in on Dec 1, 2017 2 days before our cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted September 21, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Yes we are Spose to fly to San Juan tomorrow and stay for 2 nights before we go on the cruise on Sunday .. but we have received nothing on the itinerary change and if I cancel tomorrow we will only get the port fees back .. so I am hoping that carnival cancels so we get all our money back,,, but we only have until 2 pm tomorrow to cancel and if I cancel I get port fees back and if I don't cancel and carnival doesn't cancel I GET NOTHING BACK .. this is my 5 th cruise with carnival and up until now I was very happy with the service but I can't believe they won't Refund us or give us a credit for future ... You need to back up and take a deep breath. With no power and water, planes will not be landing at the international airport in PR. Even if the runway is clear. Your hotel will not be accepting guests. If the Fascination manages to dock, I would bet they will only debark those who live in PR. They are probably madly looking for another port to debark the others and help arrange flights home for them. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaoats228 Posted September 21, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I agree with Essiesmom, I just don't see how Carnival is going to fly tourists in tomorrow and this weekend. I would sure hope that Carnival makes their decision soon. We are doing this same cruise but 12/3/17 and while we gave travel insurance and airfare insurance we will decide in October to try and swap for another cruise the same price. Will try and come back in a year or do they will need time to rebuild. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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