CruisingNole Posted May 7, 2018 #251 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I guess I missed it. How was their journey home ruined? Did the ship get in late or something? Depending on what got damaged (clothes, passports, cash) it could have been an unpleasant trip home. I guess the point of my post is that I'm not sure a refund for a disaster is a "deal" or "hitting the jackpot." My bedroom got flooded during a hurricane about 12 years ago. Closet got soaked and clothes mildewed. Entire wardrobe ruined. a Lot of things were ruined and a lot inconveniences arose. Yeah, I got insurance money. But it certainly wasn't a "deal" I'd like to voluntarily encounter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted May 7, 2018 #252 Share Posted May 7, 2018 What a deal. Free cruise + 50% off for getting a little bit wet. No need to spend money and play Bingo. Those passengers hit the jackpot. Have to agree with everyone else, Hardly a jackpot. Pack a vacation suitcase. Now add up how much it would cost to replace it and everything within. Most people don't realize just how much that would be. Not saying that everyone suffered a total loss, but I suspect at least a few pairs of dress shoes and numerous suitcases were ruined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted May 7, 2018 #253 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I just watched an NBC news story on my local NBC station (something you can't do on a Carnival ship BTW-no more network local station availability). One passenger interviewed had a great perspective on the situation. While others were commenting the water/flooding reminded them of the Titanic, this guy said he knew they weren't in trouble because while he was impacted, he was on the 9th deck. Yea...ships don't sink from the top decks down. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RCLcruiser2012 Posted May 7, 2018 #254 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Terrible! I hope Carnival does more than replace the carpets and use a shopvac.... Portion of our church was flooded for a *very* brief period of time and HAD to replace the carpet, sheetrock, etc. Mold is a very serious issue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted May 7, 2018 #255 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Terrible! I hope Carnival does more than replace the carpets and use a shopvac.... Portion of our church was flooded for a *very* brief period of time and HAD to replace the carpet, sheetrock, etc. Mold is a very serious issue! Just a note, sheetrock is very rarely used on ships, due to the ever present danger of water. Mold requires an organic material to live on (the paper facing on the sheetrock, or wood), neither one of which are present in cruise ship cabins. Talk to mold remediation specialists, and even things like the pressed wood furniture in the cabins can resist mold if dried within 24 hours. And lots of the marine furniture manufacturers use a fungicide/mildewcide in the glue used to make the press board, further reducing the risk. Steel and aluminum don't tend to mold a whole lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted May 7, 2018 #256 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Just a note, sheetrock is very rarely used on ships, due to the ever present danger of water. Mold requires an organic material to live on (the paper facing on the sheetrock, or wood), neither one of which are present in cruise ship cabins. Talk to mold remediation specialists, and even things like the pressed wood furniture in the cabins can resist mold if dried within 24 hours. And lots of the marine furniture manufacturers use a fungicide/mildewcide in the glue used to make the press board, further reducing the risk. Steel and aluminum don't tend to mold a whole lot. QFT. BTW, I thought "CHENG" was a USN thing. Merchant Marine, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted May 8, 2018 #257 Share Posted May 8, 2018 QFT. BTW, I thought "CHENG" was a USN thing. Merchant Marine, too? Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheelin Posted May 8, 2018 #258 Share Posted May 8, 2018 A "deal" and "hit the jackpot" you say? Really? Depending on what got wet in the rooms, the damage could have been thousands of dollars worth, maybe even irreplaceable sentimental items, not to mention the remainder of the cruise and your journey home are ruined. I think water tends to flow along the floor—not jump on desks or into drawers or closets. Maybe a few pair of shoes and luggage would be on the floor. If you keep your thousands of dollars worth of belongings on the floor...........well. Journey home ruined? With a free cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandsherry Posted May 8, 2018 #259 Share Posted May 8, 2018 John Heald posted that carpets we're all replaced and rooms readied within 6 hours, that's impressive! Passengers were then back in their rooms. Only 2 people took advantage of offer to disembark and fly back from Mexico. Looks like Carnival did a great job. It was funny to see new story today that compared the Dream to the Titanic experience. Guess we all can see Fake News first hand.... Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoth Posted May 8, 2018 #260 Share Posted May 8, 2018 so the in-door water park is now closed ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z'Loth Posted May 8, 2018 #261 Share Posted May 8, 2018 so the in-door water park is now closed ? Yes, they turned off the water works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorncroft Posted May 8, 2018 #262 Share Posted May 8, 2018 so the in-door water park is now closed ?Another cutback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted May 8, 2018 #263 Share Posted May 8, 2018 According to JH ... the pipe broke in the hallway around 6pm. Within 6 hours the carpet was taken up, floors dried, and new, dry carpet laid. Folks affected were able to sleep in their beds that night. Only 2 passengers opted to fly home early. Not gonna argue how accurate this is ... just passing on what he said on FB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 8, 2018 #264 Share Posted May 8, 2018 According to JH ... the pipe broke in the hallway around 6pm. Within 6 hours the carpet was taken up, floors dried, and new, dry carpet laid. Folks affected were able to sleep in their beds that night. Only 2 passengers opted to fly home early. Not gonna argue how accurate this is ... just passing on what he said on FB. Why would he lie? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted May 8, 2018 #265 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Why would he lie? Sent from my iPad using Forums Lie, no. Use the most optimistic reports, absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoth Posted May 8, 2018 #266 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Yes' date=' they turned off the water works.[/quote'] oh well ! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoth Posted May 8, 2018 #267 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Another cutback. bummer ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 9, 2018 #268 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Lie, no. Use the most optimistic reports, absolutely. As a company spokesperson, that is his job. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeman27 Posted May 17, 2018 #269 Share Posted May 17, 2018 What a deal. Free cruise + 50% off for getting a little bit wet. No need to spend money and play Bingo. Those passengers hit the jackpot. I hope I never hit that jackpot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack22 Posted May 31, 2018 #270 Share Posted May 31, 2018 As a company spokesperson, that is his job. Sent from my iPhone using Forums It's also a reason why a person could be skeptical about whether or not he's peddling fake news. It's not outright untruth but it isn't the most trustworthy information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 31, 2018 #271 Share Posted May 31, 2018 It's also a reason why a person could be skeptical about whether or not he's peddling fake news. It's not outright untruth but it isn't the most trustworthy information. Well, I guess there is always two sides of the coin. I have never seen him caught in a lie, but taking the downside is an option. I guess he has some redeeming value if “it is not outright untruth”. He does the largest travel blog on the net, so I guess some people must trust him a little more...... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repo-cruiser Posted May 31, 2018 #272 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Well, I guess there is always two sides of the coin. I have never seen him caught in a lie, but taking the downside is an option. I guess he has some redeeming value if “it is not outright untruth”. He does the largest travel blog on the net, so I guess some people must trust him a little more...... Sent from my iPad using Forums Well of course he will always have his groupies, cheerleaders of Carnival and the Naive newbies who won't remember his lie about how it would be "Brilliant" and it turned out the exact opposite of brilliant.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 31, 2018 #273 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Well of course he will always have his groupies, cheerleaders of Carnival and the Naive newbies who won't remember his lie about how it would be "Brilliant" and it turned out the exact opposite of brilliant.:):) Oh Darn....I have been caught. We do so hope to someday be “Smart”. So it is truth and on the other side groupies, cheerleaders and naive newbies. Sounds like an objective viewpoint. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParrotRob Posted June 1, 2018 #274 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I hope I never hit that jackpot... I would gladly give up access to my cabin for six hours in exchange for 1.5 free cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted June 9, 2018 #275 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I would gladly give up access to my cabin for six hours in exchange for 1.5 free cruises. ...and replacement luggage and contents for that stored under my bed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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