Mrs applehead Posted August 27, 2023 #51 Share Posted August 27, 2023 We are safely back on board. 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindyloo22 Posted August 27, 2023 #52 Share Posted August 27, 2023 That’s good to know hope you enjoy the rest of the cruise and it goes smoothly. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel57 Posted August 27, 2023 #53 Share Posted August 27, 2023 10 minutes ago, Mrs applehead said: We are safely back on board. So pleased to hear that news. Thanks for letting us know. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted August 27, 2023 #54 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Hearing damage to deck railing, one lifeboat and possibly one of the inflatable last resort crafts. Do remember, there is surplus lifeboat / inflatable capacity so no need to be concerned. That railing will be into the onboard metal work shop as soon as possible. 4 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSPG Posted August 27, 2023 #55 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Oh well. At least this will be talked about by many of you onboard for many years to come! Sometimes it’s not just the good times that are memory makers, but pleased everyone appears to be okay. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlaMarie Posted August 27, 2023 #56 Share Posted August 27, 2023 51 minutes ago, Mrs applehead said: We are safely back on board. Pleased you are back onboard. Hope you enjoy the rest of your cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted August 27, 2023 Author #57 Share Posted August 27, 2023 To all affected by today. Glad everyone is safe and hope you all have a great time for the remainder of your cruise. Take care 🙂 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMcAllister Posted August 27, 2023 #58 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Everyone seems to be on board now. Staff have been excellent. Everyone looking forward to a seaday tomorrow I think. Various news outlets now reporting it. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisdriving Posted August 27, 2023 #59 Share Posted August 27, 2023 If you move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted August 27, 2023 #60 Share Posted August 27, 2023 On the BBC news and others about the storm and ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert2251 Posted August 27, 2023 #61 Share Posted August 27, 2023 The papers are having a field day as usual. Glad everyone is back onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monorail Orange Posted August 27, 2023 #62 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Glad everyone is ok and back on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted August 27, 2023 #63 Share Posted August 27, 2023 27 minutes ago, Rupert2251 said: The papers are having a field day as usual. Glad everyone is back onboard. Yes, particularly like the headline 'CRUISE SHIP CRASHES, BRITISH PASSENGERS IN TEARS AS THEY FEAR FOR THEIR LIVES'... I'm sure it must have been worrying, but this seems a bit over the top... Andy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted August 27, 2023 #64 Share Posted August 27, 2023 13 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said: Yes, particularly like the headline 'CRUISE SHIP CRASHES, BRITISH PASSENGERS IN TEARS AS THEY FEAR FOR THEIR LIVES'... I'm sure it must have been worrying, but this seems a bit over the top... Andy Why are you surprised Andy that the media sensationalise this incident, they always do. You can just imagine the news room staff whooping with joy, as this story came in. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted August 27, 2023 #65 Share Posted August 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: Why are you surprised Andy that the media sensationalise this incident, they always do. You can just imagine the news room staff whooping with joy, as this story came in. Exaggeration is something we are accustomed to. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWestwardbound Posted August 27, 2023 #66 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) BBC quoting P&O as saying that a small number of people are being cared for onboard after sustaining minor injuries, and that the ship will stay in Palma to allow for a technical assessment. Edited August 27, 2023 by NewWestwardbound Typo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAASA345 Posted August 27, 2023 #67 Share Posted August 27, 2023 I just rolled my eyes at one woman reportedly saying that she will be getting off the ship when it gets back to shore to find a hotel and fly home as she couldn’t possibly sail on it now. Crikey!! 4 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalifaxYorksCruiser Posted August 27, 2023 #68 Share Posted August 27, 2023 We got on board at 6pm local time after 5 hours in the terminal. A shambolic embarkation - passengers had to take over from staff in making announcements as the poor girl ( staff) didn’t have a loud enough voice to make herself heard. We have been told that the ship will stay in port overnight. I suspect that will mean we will miss Gibraltar on Tuesday. Passengers in MDR apparently got a free glass of wine . Those of us dining elsewhere ( we dived into the Glasshouse ) got bugger all ( thanks P&O!). 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare babs135 Posted August 27, 2023 #69 Share Posted August 27, 2023 22 minutes ago, IAASA345 said: I just rolled my eyes at one woman reportedly saying that she will be getting off the ship when it gets back to shore to find a hotel and fly home as she couldn’t possibly sail on it now. Crikey!! I saw that as well and I'm afraid that I laughed rather loudly. If she's that nervous a traveller, why on earth would she go on a cruise? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Megabear2 Posted August 27, 2023 #70 Share Posted August 27, 2023 26 minutes ago, HalifaxYorksCruiser said: We got on board at 6pm local time after 5 hours in the terminal. A shambolic embarkation - passengers had to take over from staff in making announcements as the poor girl ( staff) didn’t have a loud enough voice to make herself heard. We have been told that the ship will stay in port overnight. I suspect that will mean we will miss Gibraltar on Tuesday. Passengers in MDR apparently got a free glass of wine . Those of us dining elsewhere ( we dived into the Glasshouse ) got bugger all ( thanks P&O!). Won't she need to refuel in Gibraltar though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_mojo Posted August 27, 2023 #71 Share Posted August 27, 2023 post 67? there's that stiff upper lip we've heard so much about!🤔hoping everyone will have a great story to tell their grandchildren when they get home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted August 27, 2023 #72 Share Posted August 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, Megabear2 said: Won't she need to refuel in Gibraltar though. I'm sure she could take on enough in Palma. Wonder if it was crew that were injured. It's so like what happened to us in Civitaveccia. We didn't hit anything, but the gangway fell in the water as the lines snapped and then we were held with tugs. Strange weather! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted August 27, 2023 #73 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Sadly it happens, and is the reason that you don’t usually queue across the gangways. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted August 27, 2023 #74 Share Posted August 27, 2023 44 minutes ago, HalifaxYorksCruiser said: We got on board at 6pm local time after 5 hours in the terminal. A shambolic embarkation - passengers had to take over from staff in making announcements as the poor girl ( staff) didn’t have a loud enough voice to make herself heard. We have been told that the ship will stay in port overnight. I suspect that will mean we will miss Gibraltar on Tuesday. Passengers in MDR apparently got a free glass of wine . Those of us dining elsewhere ( we dived into the Glasshouse ) got bugger all ( thanks P&O!). The local paper here, the Daily Echo is reporting that you are already heading back to Southampton... You couldn't make it up... But they seem to😂 Andy 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winifred 22 Posted August 27, 2023 #75 Share Posted August 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said: The local paper here, the Daily Echo is reporting that you are already heading back to Southampton... You couldn't make it up... But they seem to😂 Andy I am local too. You wonder where they get their information from but I suppose you don’t want facts to get in the way of a good story 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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