sonic625 Posted April 28, 2009 #651 Share Posted April 28, 2009 This is the April 28th 5:00 PM Itinerary Update. We have decided to cancel all calls at Mexican ports for all current sailings and all voyages departing on Thursday, April 30th through Monday, May 4th. In many cases, we will be able to substitute the cancelled call with an alternative port. Additionally, we are working on alternatives for those itineraries impacted by this decision. Full details will be available by 5pm tomorrow. The best place to get up to the minute information about these changes is at our web site, www.carnival.com. In the unlikely event that our new itinerary options are not to your liking, we will also give you the opportunity to reschedule your cruise at a later date. Those details will also be made available tomorrow. Our primary concern is your safety. We will continue to monitor the situation and will keep you updated if and when changes are made. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you aboard your Fun Ship cruise. From http://www.carnivalconnections.com/cruisetalk/forums/t/65742.aspx They have also posted the same info at http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/cruise_control/Travel_Advisory.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InitialD Posted April 28, 2009 #652 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Well, it is official, no Cozumel on my Valor cruise. It isn't too bad for us - we have 3 other stops, but I feel bad for the people sailing out of the Gulf whose only stops were in Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipzappa Posted April 28, 2009 #653 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Aw man! This is only my second cruise...the first one we actually did go to Cozumel, so switching ports isn't too sad for us. I'll be travelling with my boyfriend, who are you cruisin with? If they choose to just do a big circle in the ocean, boyfriend might want to cancel but I may be able to talk him out of it. Any day on a cruise ship is better than a day at work!! :rolleyes: I am very anxious to see what the new plan is. Thanks for keeping us updated!! going with my girlfriend! I agree... cruise to nowhere would be way better than anything else that will happen this weekend! we're going regardless! shoot me an email! it's my username here at gmail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted April 28, 2009 #654 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I can't help but feel bad for those making a living in the port towns. They've gone from a busy cruise season to no incoming cruise ships. It could financially devastate those areas very quickly. I agree. :( I wager mexico tourism has been hot hard this year just with the drug issues...this just makes things so much worse for them. The virus knows no boundries at this time......it has already spread over the border.......chances are just as good getting infected here too....... I agree with you. The virus is not contained...it's all over the place. wasn't there a case reported in Spain?? And one in Nova Scotia?? Bizarre.... I honestly think the cruise ship itself, and being contained with all those people is MORE of a hazard than Mexico. It could very well happen that someone boards a ship IN the US and takes the virus with them and 'shares' it with everyone on board. I think it's great that the airlines are allowing people to cancel their travel. Flying is the worst when it comes to germ spreading. But, IMO, at this point I can't help but think this is being a bit overblown. I do wonder why the Mexicans are dying from it...are they sure that is what they died from?? Have they been autopsied already?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cks Posted April 28, 2009 #655 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Well, bummer. I wonder what they'll do about us Ecstasy folks. We only have mexican ports. And Galveston is too far away to sail to any other ports. I can't imagine a 5 day cruise to nowhere. This is my first cruise, so I don't even know if it'd be better to do a cruise to nowhere or cancel. And it's my honeymoon no less. Guess I'll just have to wait and see what they have in store for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Ron VA Posted April 28, 2009 #656 Share Posted April 28, 2009 At least Carnival is being nice enough to let unhappy people reschedule their cruises for later. YAY Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipzappa Posted April 28, 2009 #657 Share Posted April 28, 2009 well its set! carnivals site says it all. mexican ports are cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCParrott Posted April 28, 2009 #658 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I guess I'll still have to wait and see. :confused: We are going on the Legend 5/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozman13 Posted April 28, 2009 #659 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Yep, we'lll wait together....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted April 28, 2009 #660 Share Posted April 28, 2009 well its set! carnivals site says it all. mexican ports are cancelled. STATEMENT REGARDING SWINE INFLUENZA Miami - April 28th 5:00 PM We have decided to cancel all calls at Mexican ports for all current sailings and all voyages departing on Thursday, April 30th through Monday, May 4th. In many cases, we will be able to substitute the cancelled call with an alternative port. Additionally, we are working on alternatives for those itineraries impacted by this decision. Full details will be available by 5pm tomorrow. Please continue to check back as we will provide the latest information online at carnival.com. In the unlikely event that our new itinerary options are not to your liking, we will also give you the opportunity to reschedule your cruise at a later date. Those details will also be made available tomorrow. Our primary concern is your safety. We will continue to monitor the situation and will keep you updated if and when changes are made. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you aboard your "Fun Ship" cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxamuus Posted April 28, 2009 #661 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I guess I'll still have to wait and see. :confused: We are going on the Legend 5/10. We are in the same boat my friend..... Care for a drink of the day? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlj1010 Posted April 28, 2009 #662 Share Posted April 28, 2009 More than anything, I specifically want to know what they are going to do about the Splendor. With an itinerary of Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas... where the heck else is it going to go?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCParrott Posted April 28, 2009 #663 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Yep, we'lll wait together....:) Margarittas are on me, until we get on the ship of course:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown_eyedgal Posted April 28, 2009 #664 Share Posted April 28, 2009 At least Carnival is being nice enough to let unhappy people reschedule their cruises for later. YAY Carnival. Exactly! My cruise isn't for a bit so hopefully I am safe...:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealstuber Posted April 28, 2009 #665 Share Posted April 28, 2009 In all honesty Karefree, how do you explain ships sailing from Texas (Where cases of swine flu have been confirmed) skipping port calls in Cozumel? (Where no cases of swine flu have been confirmed). It's hard to argue "The Sky is Falling" isn't a part of this. It is quickly turning into hysteria. It is very sad that so many have died in Mexico City. But this certainly has not risen to the level of an epidemic anywhere. And, without an epidemic you don't have a "pandemic" but that has not stopped the media from tossing it about. We live 5 miles from the border where trade and travel continues. I'd certainly feel safer in Cozumel right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisefanfromCA Posted April 28, 2009 #666 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'm supposed to leave on the Splendor to Mexican Rivera on May 10. Here is what Carnival just put on their website: Miami - April 28th 5:00 PM We have decided to cancel all calls at Mexican ports for all current sailings and all voyages departing on Thursday, April 30th through Monday, May 4th. In many cases, we will be able to substitute the cancelled call with an alternative port. Additionally, we are working on alternatives for those itineraries impacted by this decision. Full details will be available by 5pm tomorrow. Please continue to check back as we will provide the latest information online at carnival.com. In the unlikely event that our new itinerary options are not to your liking, we will also give you the opportunity to reschedule your cruise at a later date. Those details will also be made available tomorrow. Our primary concern is your safety. We will continue to monitor the situation and will keep you updated if and when changes are made. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you aboard your "Fun Ship" cruise. So I still don't know for my cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealstuber Posted April 28, 2009 #667 Share Posted April 28, 2009 more than anything, i specifically want to know what they are going to do about the splendor. With an itinerary of puerto vallarta, mazatlan, and cabo san lucas... Where the heck else is it going to go?? alaska! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCParrott Posted April 28, 2009 #668 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'm supposed to leave on the Splendor to Mexican Rivera on May 10. Here is what Carnival just put on their website: Miami - April 28th 5:00 PM We have decided to cancel all calls at Mexican ports for all current sailings and all voyages departing on Thursday, April 30th through Monday, May 4th. In many cases, we will be able to substitute the cancelled call with an alternative port. Additionally, we are working on alternatives for those itineraries impacted by this decision. Full details will be available by 5pm tomorrow. Please continue to check back as we will provide the latest information online at carnival.com. In the unlikely event that our new itinerary options are not to your liking, we will also give you the opportunity to reschedule your cruise at a later date. Those details will also be made available tomorrow. Our primary concern is your safety. We will continue to monitor the situation and will keep you updated if and when changes are made. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you aboard your "Fun Ship" cruise. So I still don't know for my cruise. Welcome to the wait and see club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njisonfire Posted April 28, 2009 #669 Share Posted April 28, 2009 well then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickb Posted April 28, 2009 #670 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I agree with you. The virus is not contained...it's all over the place. wasn't there a case reported in Spain?? And one in Nova Scotia?? Bizarre.... I live in Nova Scotia and there are 4 confirmed cases. They were on a school trip recently to Mexico. All 4 cases were relatively mild and they were temporarily in quarantine and are doing OK now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisefanfromCA Posted April 28, 2009 #671 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'll bet my cruise goes to San Diego and Catalina. I'd rather go north, to San Francisco, but people want a warm weather cruise. We'll see if I'm right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedixie Posted April 28, 2009 #672 Share Posted April 28, 2009 What a bummer:(, although I understand Carnival's reasoning. We sail Saturday on the Fantasy and both stops were in Mexico. I can't imagine where else we could go. Personally, I can deal with a cruise to nowhere, but my DS and DDIL might not be so happy. I really don't want to reschedule:mad: Anyone thinking of changing to another sailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retcwby Posted April 28, 2009 #673 Share Posted April 28, 2009 alaska! don't think they could make that trip in 7 days. maybe hawaii if the go flank speed and stay 1 day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBGB10 Posted April 28, 2009 #674 Share Posted April 28, 2009 We are sailing on 5/10 on Mariner to Cabo, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Or are we? Very anxious to hear what the decision by RCI will be. I did not spend this much money to cruise to US and Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolaAlive Posted April 28, 2009 #675 Share Posted April 28, 2009 A five day cruise from New Orleans cannot reach MoBay, Belize City or Grand Cayman for any longer than a very short stop. They are just too far for a round trip. Remember, a five night cruise means four full days plus embarkation and debarkation day. Those three ports are two day sailings from New Orleans. A more likely scenario is an hour stop in Cozumel or Calica followed by a port day in Key West. Key West is not an option without touching a foriegn port to get around the PSA. They could do it in a day and a half, maybe less. They could easily make it to Havana. Or they could cancel the 4 day cruises and add a day to the 5 day. Lots of options. Or Carnival could change their minds and go back to the original itineraries. HAL is reserving that right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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