IGGY63 Posted November 8, 2011 #1 Share Posted November 8, 2011 This was my 13th Carnival Cruise, and I thought it was bad luck taking my 13th over Halloween.......:rolleyes: There have been comments on other threads, some true, some not true, but here is my rendition. I was up and around a lot during the storm. I WAS a wild ride. Some crew members had not experienced a storm like this in many years...or ever. There are always people experiencing sea sickness on any cruise. Of course, this one had way more people experiencing this, but I was surprised how many people were out actually having a great time trying to 'hang on' or talk to strangers about the experience. As much as the ship was bobbing like a cork, there was very little damage. Most of the damage was breaking plates etc in the kitchens, or in the dining areas as all of the sudden it would feel like we hit a speed bump. Some of the glass souvenirs in the shops were damaged. The stores were NOT trashed, not damaged. Many of the displays in the display cases fell over, but nothing damaged. The odd light fixture fell from the ceiling, but I could not see any broken glass anywhere. The lounge was closed. I asked what the damage was, and I was told that there was water damage that they were cleaning up. You could not access the TaJ Mahal lounge or the Sunset Garden. The casino was not flooded. It may have experienced some minor water, but no way flooded. I heard of nobody mentioning fire or smoke. Not sure where that came from, as I only heard of that reading some of the threads. No crew mentioned that, no smell of smoke, no fire alarm. The Captain and crew were great. Sure, there could have been more communication....but why worry the guests? What would we plan for? If they said to prepare for TV's falling down there would be a lot of panic and unnecessary hysteria. The CD made a bunch of announcements, and the Captain came on a few times. CCL made free phone calls from the ship available to everyone.......FREE.... And of course, there were people 'pissed' at CCL for the delay.... I tried to listen in on some conversations.....to find out at what exactly they were so angry at CCL about:confused: But yes, I too was disappointed with Carnival. They ran out of Hot Chocolate on Sunday in most of their machines. Here are some pictures, and a Youtube flick. Swells...woa Awesome spray.....this is ALL spray.... Light fixture in main stairwell The 'bending' actually popped a hinge in the dining room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianaseadog Posted November 8, 2011 #2 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Wow! On what deck were you when you took these pictures? Glad to here you made the most of it. At least you have a great story to tell on all of your future cruises. Other passengers will get tired of hearing you say.."this storm is nuthin! Let me tell you about the BIG one in 2011!":D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlqueen Posted November 8, 2011 #3 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience - and not even "in hurricane season"! I guess it just goes to show that mother nature has her own agenda and doesn't adhere to human schedules. Glad nobody was hurt and that you had a good time in spite of it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentman23 Posted November 8, 2011 #4 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thanks for the report! I've been waiting to hear something. We cruise in a few weeks on the Pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherjoe5 Posted November 8, 2011 #5 Share Posted November 8, 2011 thank you for sharing..............i wish you smoother seas on your next cruise............ cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alliezona09 Posted November 8, 2011 #6 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Great pictures and an amazing video~! Looks like you had quite the ride~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGGY63 Posted November 8, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Wow! On what deck were you when you took these pictures? Glad to here you made the most of it. At least you have a great story to tell on all of your future cruises. Other passengers will get tired of hearing you say.."this storm is nuthin! Let me tell you about the BIG one in 2011!":D I was on deck 7 (Veranda) when I shot the videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKIA Posted November 8, 2011 #8 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Wow that's crazy! Thanks for sharing. Maybe those people who were complaining about losing a day of their cruise will be a tad more understanding after seeing that. I'm sure it was quite the experience. Glad everyone was safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun!melis Posted November 8, 2011 #9 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Great post OP! Thank you for updating:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea and Me Posted November 8, 2011 #10 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I just watched the video. I would have been one that was "seasick":D We never experienced a storm and hopefully never will. Thanks for sharing your experience great video and pictures. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt082600 Posted November 8, 2011 #11 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thank God it seems no one was seriously hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEERINH2O Posted November 8, 2011 #12 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Great Attitude and great video and pictures. Hope smooth sailing on your next voyage.....:p kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmorg Posted November 8, 2011 #13 Share Posted November 8, 2011 WOW... Great pictures & video! Thanks for sharing them, along with your report of what transpired. Glad everyone made it through safely... what a ride!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_pirate Posted November 8, 2011 #14 Share Posted November 8, 2011 OK I know I am the minority here but that looks like so much fun!! Of course on a cruise I love nice weather but, if it is going to be cruddy out the bigger and badder the storm the more exciting it is to me! Same goes on land, the wilder the better!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megansdad1 Posted November 8, 2011 #15 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thanks for posting. I really enjoyed watching the video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUVMYGSDOG Posted November 8, 2011 #16 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticd1 Posted November 8, 2011 #17 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Looks like it was quite the ride! Personally, I think I would have enjoyed it but I like rough seas. Glad no one was hurt. Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted November 8, 2011 #18 Share Posted November 8, 2011 It's funny how people will pay money for the wildest of rides at a theme park but turbulence in an airplane or rough seas on a ship will cause any number of complaints;). Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonna5 Posted November 8, 2011 #19 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Best pictures and video I have seen. I like a wild ride every now and then also. At least your 13th cruise is over with.:D Thanks for postings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy2eee Posted November 8, 2011 #20 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Glad everyone got home safely! Thank you for sharing! Great video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianaseadog Posted November 8, 2011 #21 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Just went back and watched the video. Holy Cow! What a ride! Amazing to watch the horizon go up and down like that and the water in the pool....should have tried surfing in the pool...like they do some other cruise line.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debster11 Posted November 8, 2011 #22 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Awesome video and great pics. So glad you are home safe. Too bad everyone can't realize that cruiselines don't cause the weather. Hope your next cruise will have smoother seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Beach Posted November 8, 2011 #23 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Holy Cow! Reminds me of being out and about in the Aleutians back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkvark Posted November 8, 2011 #24 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Awesome video. Watching the waves in the swimming pool do their thing was every bit as entertaining as watching ocean spray flying above bridge height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieworkman Posted November 8, 2011 #25 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Imagine what that would have been like in a cove balcony!!! :D Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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