maggie.1008 Posted February 9, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I am on the Regatta May11th California Coastal cruise. I have read that Monterey has been cancelled for all cruise ships. We live in California but have not been to Monterey for many years. Does anyone have any information ? Oceania has not let us know of any changes in itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLibra Posted February 9, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Here is a report: https://www.montereycountyweekly.com/news/local_news/fear-of-ecological-disaster-prompts-monterey-city-council-to-end-cruise-ship-services/article_24394f50-a802-11ed-88eb-974fee43acd3.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JRIH Posted February 9, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 hour ago, maggie.1008 said: I am on the Regatta May11th California Coastal cruise. I have read that Monterey has been cancelled for all cruise ships. We live in California but have not been to Monterey for many years. Does anyone have any information ? Oceania has not let us know of any changes in itinerary. Good chance you will be going to Catalina Island (Avalon) instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie.1008 Posted February 9, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Yes, either Catalina or another sea day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroy Posted February 10, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Interesting. We're on the following week - same itinerary. Would be fine with Catalina Island also as we've been to Monterey before. Will watch with interest to see what O comes up with. Cheers, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted February 10, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Has nothing to do with Oceania ..Monterey cancelled ALL ships for the whole year of 22 due to Covid Looks like they extended to 23 for any reason they can come up with.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 10, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 10, 2023 seems like a lot of ports are coming up with reasons to exclude cruise ships from stopping in some some limit the size of ships allowed etc.. probably more restrictions to come JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted February 10, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 10, 2023 That is too bad to hear that Monterey won't be on any cruise stops, it's a wonderful place to visit! We live close to Monterey and go often, and we've done a few cruises that stop there. I might say I enjoy the cruise stop better than the day trip from home!! I haven't been to Catalina Island (Avalon) since college, when I lived in LA, but it's also a great place to go, different than Monterey, but still lovely. Would Santa Barbara maybe be added instead? Either way, I'm sure it will be a great cruise. I really enjoy the California Coastal cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie.1008 Posted February 10, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Our May 11th cruise is already stopping in Santa Barbara so I am sure it will be Catalina or sea day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hmorrow Posted February 10, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 10, 2023 52 minutes ago, maggie.1008 said: Our May 11th cruise is already stopping in Santa Barbara so I am sure it will be Catalina or sea day. I'm good with a sea day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hmorrow Posted February 10, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 10, 2023 16 hours ago, Jancruz said: Has nothing to do with Oceania ..Monterey cancelled ALL ships for the whole year of 22 due to Covid Looks like they extended to 23 for any reason they can come up with.. Jancruz1 When do you think they will they advise us of a change- or will they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted February 10, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 10, 2023 2 hours ago, hmorrow said: When do you think they will they advise us of a change- or will they? I called the Monterey port before we went and found out..easy to do.. Jancruz1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ldtr Posted February 11, 2023 #13 Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) On 2/9/2023 at 5:21 PM, Jancruz said: Has nothing to do with Oceania ..Monterey cancelled ALL ships for the whole year of 22 due to Covid Looks like they extended to 23 for any reason they can come up with.. Jancruz1 The City Council voted to remove all support for cruise ship operations going forward. No city personnel providing security and receiving passengers tendering in at the pier, pretty much means no cruise ships. This will probably be permanent or at least until the make up of the city council changes enough that they might change the policy. Edited February 11, 2023 by ldtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ldtr Posted February 11, 2023 #14 Share Posted February 11, 2023 23 hours ago, LHT28 said: seems like a lot of ports are coming up with reasons to exclude cruise ships from stopping in some some limit the size of ships allowed etc.. probably more restrictions to come JMO In this case the two primary reasons given by the city council was 1. Concern of some future accident or dumping incident that might impact the bay. Interesting since the last incident with a cruise ship in the bay was a Crystal ship dumping water in 2002. Also considering that an accident with the cities sewage treatment facility dumped 4.5 million gallons of raw sewage into the same bay in 2018. 2. They wanted to get rid of the visual of a large cruise ship anchoring near the harbor. This was unlike cases with cities such as Bar Harbor and Key West where the reason what due to over crowding from multiple cruise ships, especially during peak tourist season (in Bar Harbor). With there being pretty clear negative impacts upon the town. In this case there was no discussion of crowding (one 1 ship at a time max and only during off season so no real crowding issue) or any other negative impact. Only the potential for some accident in the future and to not have cruise ships blocking the view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 11, 2023 #15 Share Posted February 11, 2023 45 minutes ago, ldtr said: In this case the two primary reasons given by the city council was 1. Concern of some future accident or dumping incident that might impact the bay. Interesting since the last incident with a cruise ship in the bay was a Crystal ship dumping water in 2002. Also considering that an accident with the cities sewage treatment facility dumped 4.5 million gallons of raw sewage into the same bay in 2018. 2. They wanted to get rid of the visual of a large cruise ship anchoring near the harbor. This was unlike cases with cities such as Bar Harbor and Key West where the reason what due to over crowding from multiple cruise ships, especially during peak tourist season (in Bar Harbor). With there being pretty clear negative impacts upon the town. In this case there was no discussion of crowding (one 1 ship at a time max and only during off season so no real crowding issue) or any other negative impact. Only the potential for some accident in the future and to not have cruise ships blocking the view. Well I guess their reasons worked for council 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroy Posted February 14, 2023 #16 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Although the posted itinerary for the two Pacific Coastals in May still indicate Monterey as a port, I just checked the two September itineraries and Monterey is not listed as a tender port. One sailing indicates a "sea day" coming down from San Francisco while the other has added Catalina Island. It must be difficult to re-arrange schedules this close to sailings for Oceania. We shall see what they come up with. Cheers, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroy Posted February 23, 2023 #17 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Just had an email from O and Monterrey has been officially cancelled for the May 11th Pacific Coastal. We're getting two extra hours in San Francisco and will have a sea day instead of Monterrey. Interesting that Celebrity will still be able to make the stop though per the previous poster.... Cheers, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsalino2 Posted February 24, 2023 #18 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I booked on Feb 18 with Monterey on the May 11th agenda. I think Oceania could of told us of the Monterey council vote before we paid. Should get credit for port fees at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1985rz1 Posted February 24, 2023 #19 Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Kitsalino2 said: I booked on Feb 18 with Monterey on the May 11th agenda. I think Oceania could of told us of the Monterey council vote before we paid. Should get credit for port fees at least. Oceania does not break out port fees as a separate cost, as they are included in the cruise fare, whether they increase or decrease. So they do not refund them. Other lines that refund them list them separately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted February 24, 2023 #20 Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 2/10/2023 at 7:33 AM, maggie.1008 said: Our May 11th cruise is already stopping in Santa Barbara so I am sure it will be Catalina or sea day. I live a few minutes from Santa Barbara if you need some places to see.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted February 24, 2023 #21 Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 2/14/2023 at 7:04 AM, Rv6flyer said: My TA called yesterday about our Celebrity trip n March and was told Celebrity will do the pier security, so looks like a go for us. I would be shocked if they will let Celebrity stop there..Call the Monterey port and they will tell you if you will be there..they are very nice there..I have spoken to them several times.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted February 24, 2023 #22 Share Posted February 24, 2023 6 hours ago, Jancruz said: I would be shocked if they will let Celebrity stop there..Call the Monterey port and they will tell you if you will be there..they are very nice there..I have spoken to them several times.. Jancruz1 Especially considering the size of ‘X’ ships, right?🤷♂️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNielsen Posted February 24, 2023 #23 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Monterey will no longer allow cruise ships. Period. My uncle recently retired from his position as a Monterey County Supervisor, he has confirmed this to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted February 24, 2023 #24 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Thank you Laura.. Thats better than calling.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted February 24, 2023 #25 Share Posted February 24, 2023 The seagulls keep wiping out ports! 😢 Happening on River cruises also. The seagulls have worn out their welcome. 🥺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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