IrishLassie Posted December 23, 2018 #1 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Anybody know anything about the ship that couldn't get back into Tampa yesterday because of the high winds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajunfla Posted December 23, 2018 #2 Share Posted December 23, 2018 No surprise, as winds were gusting to hurricane strength....74mph+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djptcp Posted December 23, 2018 #3 Share Posted December 23, 2018 DH works part-time for the cruise lines at the Port of Tampa. Yesterday, the Rhapsody of the Seas docked in Port Canaveral instead of Tampa because of a technical issue. 40+ buses were hired to take the new Rhapsody passengers and their luggage to Port Canaveral and bring back the passengers getting off and their luggage back to Tampa. Some staff had to go too to help with check in. Also, the Carnival Paradise was two hours late docking in Tampa due to some construction at the Sunshine Bridge. An interesting day to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser 4 Life 66 Posted December 23, 2018 #4 Share Posted December 23, 2018 I wonder what they did for people getting off the ship that missed their flights, due to the 2 and half hour drive from Port Canaveral to the Tampa airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted December 25, 2018 #5 Share Posted December 25, 2018 For that very reason, that is why we never fly back the day of debarkation. You never know what could delay your ship coming back in and then have to scramble to change your flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted December 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted December 25, 2018 On 12/23/2018 at 7:26 AM, Djptcp said: DH works part-time for the cruise lines at the Port of Tampa. Yesterday, the Rhapsody of the Seas docked in Port Canaveral instead of Tampa because of a technical issue. 40+ buses were hired to take the new Rhapsody passengers and their luggage to Port Canaveral and bring back the passengers getting off and their luggage back to Tampa. Some staff had to go too to help with check in. Also, the Carnival Paradise was two hours late docking in Tampa due to some construction at the Sunshine Bridge. An interesting day to be sure. Was your husband lucky enough to share the microphone with Captain Carnival as well? It's an honor that Heald will forever have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted December 25, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 25, 2018 2 hours ago, xDisconnections said: Was your husband lucky enough to share the microphone with Captain Carnival as well? It's an honor that Heald will forever have. LOL!!! Actually the reverse is true and John is always a blast here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted December 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted December 25, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Captain Carnival said: LOL!!! Actually the reverse is true and John is always a blast here! I knew you would stop by to share a picture of you and Heald together🙂 Edited December 25, 2018 by xDisconnections 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefuninthesun Posted December 26, 2018 #9 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I'm not surprised -- the Sunshine Skyway bridge was closed for most of the that day and the waves in the bay were crazy high. We were delayed boarding for a cruise several years ago in Tampa due to fog -- incoming ship couldn't get in, so we couldn't get on! We didn't board until after 8pm, and the ship didn't set sail until after 10. That was a loooong day in the terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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