Constellation in Tampa - Fog

[bavrail18]

Supposed to be boarding today. Got an email last night that port was closed due to fog (I know that can happen in Tampa). Email also said there would be another email around 9:00 AM. It is now 10:20 and there has been nothing from Celebrity. Wait time to call is 90 - 120 minutes. 

Just got a notification from the APP telling me to be at the port for my regular check-in time. 

Sure would be nice if Celebrity at least sent out some email updates. 

[RichYak]

I would ignore that notification from the APP. Cruisemapper shows Constellation still at sea outside Tampa. I assume the port is still closed.

[LEESRE]

Have family on board now and they say they are still anchored up and the Captain says it will be another 4 to 5 hours before they dock.

[jwlane]

5 minutes ago, RichYak said:

 I assume the port is still closed.

Connie is waiting with Norwegian Dawn & Brilliance OTS.

[Bill Miller]

Transit from Tampa Sea Buoy anchorage to Tampa Cruise docks around 4 hours.

[LB_NJ]

If boarding is delayed a full day does Celebrity give a prorated refund?

[Hjmretired]

1 hour ago, Bill Miller said:

Transit from Tampa Sea Buoy anchorage to Tampa Cruise docks around 4 hours.

Have luggage what terminal will they dock at.  Any suggestion on storing luggage?

[Hjmretired]

What terminal will constellation dock at IN tampa and suggestion on where to store luggage

[prmssk]

4 minutes ago, Hjmretired said:

Have luggage what terminal will they dock at.  Any suggestion on storing luggage?

Terminal 6 - On another forum some have reported being able to drop off luggage (and then were told to return later).

[Hjmretired]

1 minute ago, prmssk said:

Terminal 6 - On another forum some have reported being able to drop off luggage (and then were told to return later).

Thanks

[jwlane]

1 hour ago, LB_NJ said:

If boarding is delayed a full day does Celebrity give a prorated refund?

Won't happen - she's on her way in now. 

[Bill Miller]

Connie flying up the Bay at 17.8 knots and approaching the Skyway Bridge. 

[BermudaBound2014]

Latest email posted said to arrive between 8:30-10:30 pm for embarkation. People have reported dropping off luggage and being bussed to the international mall to wait.

[travelwide]

Appreciate someone letting us know when they finally sail.

[Cruising Princess]

Has anyone who is boarding today get notice about meal/food available after boarding tonight?  Just curious.

 

Also, any news about cabins needing to be vacated before docking?  Assume they will need time for turnover.

[jwlane]

1 hour ago, travelwide said:

when they finally sail.

You can see for yourself.  https://www.cruisemapper.com/?imo=9192399

[mahdnc]

12 hours ago, LB_NJ said:

If boarding is delayed a full day does Celebrity give a prorated refund?

 

Good question.  Our Horizon cruise delayed its departure on embarkation day (Mar 2005) at Tampa due to fog.  We ended up overnighting there and leaving the next morning.  As a result we lost our first stop (Grand Cayman).  We received a refund on the port fees and that was it.  It is different than this situation because at least we got on the ship on time.

[mahdnc]

It looks like Constellation is underway.

 

Edited January 3, 2023 by mahdnc

[Homosassa]

Keep in mind if the ships can not make it into port because of heavy fog, Tampa airport operations for inbound and outbound flights will also be affected.

 

The local Tampa new station showed the arrival and departure board at TPA.  There were many delayed and cancelled flights because of the fog.

 

Part of the story also involved the excellent job done by the local  county sheriff's deputies at keeping order at the port terminals for incoming passengers  by making sure that the terminal drop off areas and parking lots were clear of departing guests before allowing incoming passengers.  

[Dar & Bob]

Curious about those on board - I assume they gave you meals but did you still have access to your cabin.  Still able to drink etc?   Just wondering what the protocols were.

 

[jwlane]

1 minute ago, Dar & Bob said:

 did you still have access to your cabin.  

One could assume the clock (schedule) was rolled forward to accomodate a revised ETA.

[MartiniBarhooked]

3 hours ago, Dar & Bob said:

Curious about those on board - I assume they gave you meals but did you still have access to your cabin.  Still able to drink etc?   Just wondering what the protocols were.

 

The day was just like any other Sea Day.  Needed to be out of cabins by 3:30pm.  But food and drink kept going till about 6pm.

[Dar & Bob]

57 minutes ago, MartiniBarhooked said:

The day was just like any other Sea Day.  Needed to be out of cabins by 3:30pm.  But food and drink kept going till about 6pm.

Thank you for the response we were just wondering what happens 🙂

[Papertalks]

Does anyone know if there is a mah jongg set onboard?

[mahdnc]

1 minute ago, Papertalks said:

Does anyone know if there is a mah jongg set onboard?

 

There did not appear to be any mahjong sets in the library (Deck 8) where the board games are kept during our Constellation TA cruise back in Oct/Nov.