iv18-Diane Posted March 22, 2007 #1 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I'm posting from Grand Cayman as Century just got a new revamped internet system this morning. We rescused 12 Cubins at Sea! Cruise is wonderful, food Wonderful. Will tell you more when I return. Diane in Music City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelmarj Posted March 22, 2007 #2 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Wow, wonder if they got late seating for dinner! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted March 22, 2007 #3 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Only if the're dressed properly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwally Posted March 22, 2007 #4 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Free cruises on Century? Hmm, where did I put that rubber dingy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iv18-Diane Posted March 23, 2007 Author #5 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Quess What, The cubans are still on. I was told they are on Deck 4 in Regular cabins. I heard there is a guard watching. tried to check but could not find where on Deck 4. Grand Cayman would not take them, so they are on the way to Miami. I guess the authorities will be picking them up in Miami Diane in Music City PS-internet is back, Free!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted March 23, 2007 #6 Share Posted March 23, 2007 How exciting - are they hogging chairs yet? Hope they remember to pay the correct tips at the end of the cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinNYC Posted March 23, 2007 #7 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Well, I for one certainly hope they have the right formal wear for the appropriate evenings! -Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LustforLife Posted March 24, 2007 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Hi Diane, Hope you're having a wonderful time. Thank you for the card and gifts...you're the best!!! Good news...we were changed to late seating for Part I of our Century sailing!!!! Happy sailing.... Tammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted March 24, 2007 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I hear they had to transfer a whole load of waffles over from Texed's next cruise to feed the new passengers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Texed Posted March 24, 2007 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I hear they had to transfer a whole load of waffles over from Texed's next cruise to feed the new passengers... Only if I am compensated. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted March 24, 2007 #11 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Only if I am compensated. :cool: No compensation, its in the cruise contract.....Food can be taken away for any reason at the Captains discretion..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 24, 2007 #12 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I hear they had to transfer a whole load of waffles over from Texed's next cruise to feed the new passengers... Hi Don ! I heard the story a bit differently. I heard they had to pay for their waffles.... but the good news, is that they gave them some of the new Captains Club coupon books, and they are giving them 20% more waffles if they buy 10 :) Hopefully, there will be more than enough waffles for Ed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 24, 2007 #13 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Quess What, The cubans are still on. I was told they are on Deck 4 in Regular cabins. I heard there is a guard watching. tried to check but could not find where on Deck 4. Grand Cayman would not take them, so they are on the way to Miami. I guess the authorities will be picking them up in Miami Diane in Music City PS-internet is back, Free!!! Hi Diane ! Thanks for sharing the very interesting story. It is cool that you have free internet, but I doubt it will stay that way for long :) Enjoy your Cruise ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwally Posted March 24, 2007 #14 Share Posted March 24, 2007 It is cool that you have free internet, but I doubt it will stay that way for long Ooh, I missed that bit. Pleeeese Celebrity, keep the Internet free in Century! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted March 24, 2007 #15 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Hope they transfer the Cubans directly onto another boat. Aren't they granted automatic immunity if their feet touch the shore? Nothing like arriving first class by an American cruise line!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunduo Posted March 24, 2007 #16 Share Posted March 24, 2007 PS-internet is back, Free!!! What happened to the internet? Did they say how long it will be free? I am getting my master's and must turn in an assignment while at sea (in exactly two weeks - woo-hoo :) :) ). It would be very sweet if it was free. The cost of the class is already outrageous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendragonz3 Posted March 24, 2007 #17 Share Posted March 24, 2007 my in-laws were on that cruise - they called this morning and told us about it. They were on the same deck that the refugees were kept on. They (the Cubans, not my In=laws:D ) were off loaded onto a Coast Guard vessel.:) Darlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Fish Posted March 25, 2007 #18 Share Posted March 25, 2007 The Cubans were given free transfer to a holding ship at Key West by a 210' Coast Guard Cutter when we first neared the Florida Keys. I going to see if I can attach some pictures................... Here is the Coast Guard coming to pick them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Fish Posted March 25, 2007 #19 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Having a little difficulty posting multiple pics..... Here are 6 of the 12 Cubans heading to their new mode of transportation and that ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iv18-Diane Posted March 26, 2007 Author #20 Share Posted March 26, 2007 What happened to the internet? Did they say how long it will be free? I am getting my master's and must turn in an assignment while at sea (in exactly two weeks - woo-hoo :) :) ). It would be very sweet if it was free. The cost of the class is already outrageous! Free lasted for 1 day, The next day they were back to charging and it was a lot faster Diane in Music City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iv18-Diane Posted March 26, 2007 Author #21 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Hi Diane, Hope you're having a wonderful time. Thank you for the card and gifts...you're the best!!! Good news...we were changed to late seating for Part I of our Century sailing!!!! Happy sailing.... Tammy Tammy, your welcome. I'm glad you received the late seating. Diane in Music City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iv18-Diane Posted March 26, 2007 Author #22 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Having a little difficulty posting multiple pics..... Here are 6 of the 12 Cubans heading to their new mode of transportation and that ship. Tuna, Thanks for the pictures and it was nice meeting you and your wife and Mother. Diane in Music City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaLuvCruising Posted March 26, 2007 #23 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Diane, How was your cruise, other than the rescue situation? I had clients on that cruise and they claimed to be miserable the entire time. I'd just like some balanced feedback before I have a follow up conversation with them. Thank you, Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted March 26, 2007 #24 Share Posted March 26, 2007 What was the name of the pool/party band on board? How was the music overall & the shows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StknCPA Posted March 26, 2007 #25 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Quess What, The cubans are still on. I was told they are on Deck 4 in Regular cabins. I heard there is a guard watching. tried to check but could not find where on Deck 4. Grand Cayman would not take them, so they are on the way to Miami. I guess the authorities will be picking them up in Miami Diane in Music City PS-internet is back, Free!!! I believe that if they are Cuban, and if their feet touch US soil, they have the right to stay in the US, assuming they want to. The logistics of this might get interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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