Flying Scot Posted May 6, 2013 #1 Share Posted May 6, 2013 http://m.usatoday.com/article/news/2138819 My family are on the June 16 sailing so I'm hoping everything is ironed out by then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clawson24 Posted May 6, 2013 #2 Share Posted May 6, 2013 http://m.usatoday.com/article/news/2138819 My family are on the June 16 sailing so I'm hoping everything is ironed out by then! The issues seem to be very minor and I am sure will be resolved quickly and efficiently! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted May 6, 2013 #3 Share Posted May 6, 2013 http://m.usatoday.com/article/news/2138819 My family are on the June 16 sailing so I'm hoping everything is ironed out by then! doesn't sound like anything out of the ordinary for a ship coming out of drydock with a major refurb. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted May 6, 2013 #4 Share Posted May 6, 2013 doesn't sound like anything out of the ordinary for a ship coming out of drydock with a major refurb. Bill I was thinking the same thing. This is an issue that happens all the time on all cruise lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwellBee Posted May 6, 2013 #5 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Sounds like the media is looking for anything to keep bringing Carnival back into the limelight... Notice how they had to add on that the Sunshine is a sister ship to the Triumph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizinman Posted May 6, 2013 #6 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Poor Destiny :confused: already reminds me of all that banging I heard at 7 am in the morning and it was still a few weeks before the actually refurb was to occur :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted May 6, 2013 #7 Share Posted May 6, 2013 How much did you have to drink? The problems are all minor and readily fixed. If there was anything major, it would have made a left turn and gone back to Trieste, but is well on the way to Dubrovnik now. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrsdigi Posted May 6, 2013 #8 Share Posted May 6, 2013 You, know lots of things happen when something is new. Remember that amusement park with all the dinosaurs that ate all those people when it first opened up? That was much worse than Waterworks not being opened yet. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibcnusoon Posted May 6, 2013 #9 Share Posted May 6, 2013 http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5336 Passengers Report Problems on Newly Revitalized Carnival Cruise Ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynnsport Posted May 6, 2013 #10 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Not surprising but doesn't sound serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal1993 Posted May 6, 2013 #11 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Not planning on using waterworks.The June 7 Itinerary doesn't leave much time for ship activities.Very port intensive.As long as we have food and hopefully a comfortable bed to sleep in I will be a happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeman27 Posted May 6, 2013 #12 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Doesn't sound serious, just after dry dock problems, which is why we never book the first cruise after dry dock on any ship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerman101 Posted May 6, 2013 #13 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Well, I fly to Barcelona in a week for the May 17th cruise. I do expect minor bugs with the situation, but I also expect things like Waterworks to be functional. I am a pretty laid back guy and am certainly not looking for anything to moan about. I just want a smooth cruise. We shall see how this goes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted May 6, 2013 #14 Share Posted May 6, 2013 which is why we never book the first cruise after dry dock on any ship... Keep in mind the current CARNIVAL SUNSHINE cruisers didn't expect to be the first cruise after a dry-dock. Carnival canceled the April 12 and April 26 sailings, and the poor folks on the May 3 sailing ended up being the guinea pigs with no choice in the matter. I'm a little surprised the ship is not fully completed, especially the Water Works. According to Carnival, the dry-dock was extended to install new redundant safety measures (generator & electrical switchboard) and not because more time was needed for things like the Water Works and cabins. They had an extra three weeks to complete everything so what happened? I can only imagine what a disaster the first cruise would have been if they stuck with the original dry-dock schedule of an April 12 debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-metal Posted May 6, 2013 #15 Share Posted May 6, 2013 It is serious if you are on the cruise and affected by these problems and if you wanted to use the much publicised enhancements, such as the waterworks and the sports deck, then they should be ready. Whilst it is the first cruise after a dry dock strictly speaking it is the third cruise as Carnival realised that it wasn't going to be completed on time and canceled the first two cruises. The ship should be ready for the fare paying passengers to enjoy the full range of facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bguppies Posted May 6, 2013 #16 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I have to admit, I tend to let alot of stuff that people bitch about in here slide. But if the Lido pool was shut down for the entire cruise, or the waterslides, I would not begrudge people for wanting a refund. It is one thing if they have some minor areas boarded up for final finishing touches or if there are easily fixed electrical glitches in the cabins, etc...(toilet doesn't function for most of cruise, again a reasonable refund request) But when major draws, for most peoples cruiseship experience are not available, then people do deserve some reasonable refund, due to Carnival not being able to finish their work in the timetable CARNIVAL unrealistically set. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted May 6, 2013 #17 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I would also expect the "major" items - like Waterworks and cabins - would have been finished by the first sailing. However, I would also expect a few hitches - cosmetic finishes not quite done, minor electrical or plumbing problems in isolated cases- to be present. Those I could overlook. Heck - I have had minor electrical/plumbing problems on a few ships - brand new or old - I have cruised on. However, depending on how long a pool or new waterworks area was closed, I would definitely feel a bit "ripped off." I don't care how port intensive an itinerary is. If I wanted to take a dip or go down a slide, I would expect it would be finished and open. Just sayin'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted May 6, 2013 #18 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I would also expect the "major" items - like Waterworks and cabins - would have been finished by the first sailing. However, I would also expect a few hitches - cosmetic finishes not quite done, minor electrical or plumbing problems in isolated cases- to be present. Those I could overlook. Heck - I have had minor electrical/plumbing problems on a few ships - brand new or old - I have cruised on. However, depending on how long a pool or new waterworks area was closed, I would definitely feel a bit "ripped off." I don't care how port intensive an itinerary is. If I wanted to take a dip or go down a slide, I would expect it would be finished and open. Just sayin'.... I agree. Hopefully Carnival will get things fixed soon and maybe even give some OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBnGAB Posted May 6, 2013 #19 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Keep in mind the current CARNIVAL SUNSHINE cruisers didn't expect to be the first cruise after a dry-dock. Carnival canceled the April 12 and April 26 sailings, and the poor folks on the May 3 sailing ended up being the guinea pigs with no choice in the matter. I'm a little surprised the ship is not fully completed, especially the Water Works. According to Carnival, the dry-dock was extended to install new redundant safety measures (generator & electrical switchboard) and not because more time was needed for things like the Water Works and cabins. They had an extra three weeks to complete everything so what happened? I can only imagine what a disaster the first cruise would have been if they stuck with the original dry-dock schedule of an April 12 debut. Thats a good point! By default of the cancelled sailings, they became the first cruise out of DD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipfaced13 Posted May 6, 2013 #20 Share Posted May 6, 2013 My mom is aboard this cruise currently and it's her first cruise, I hope she enjoys it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockee4055 Posted May 6, 2013 #21 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Here we go again. The ship was almost completely gutted and put back together again. These things will happen. Once again, the media at its best....trying to sell airtime and print. I loved the connection to the Triumph and the Sunshine's issue were nothing like the Triumph.....just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwood24 Posted May 6, 2013 #22 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I would also expect the "major" items - like Waterworks and cabins - would have been finished by the first sailing. However, I would also expect a few hitches - cosmetic finishes not quite done, minor electrical or plumbing problems in isolated cases- to be present. Those I could overlook. Heck - I have had minor electrical/plumbing problems on a few ships - brand new or old - I have cruised on. However, depending on how long a pool or new waterworks area was closed, I would definitely feel a bit "ripped off." I don't care how port intensive an itinerary is. If I wanted to take a dip or go down a slide, I would expect it would be finished and open. Just sayin'.... I agree...it should have been complete....if I paid for it I want it Of course others will say that it is ok...as long as they get Pizza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted May 6, 2013 #23 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Am I the only one that was expecting some glitches and incomplete work?? Not because its Carnival, but because it was a major dry dock. These issues are not uncommon for new ships or for ships just out of dry dock, regardless of the cruise line. Personally, I would've been surprised if there had NOT been glitches. Nothing to report here, really. And I'll take a European cruise without Waterworks than NO cruise at all, like all the people that got cancelled. Last time I sailed on the Imagination, the Waterworks was closed due to repairs during the WHOLE cruise. I didn't see anybody rushing to get a refund because of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicNac4498 Posted May 6, 2013 #24 Share Posted May 6, 2013 There is bound to be issues after a dry-dock, but for the only pool (for families) and the entire water park to be closed is more than a dry-dock "hiccup". It wouldn't ruin my entire cruise, but it would be a noticeable issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billie5 Posted May 6, 2013 #25 Share Posted May 6, 2013 But when major draws, for most peoples cruiseship experience are not available, then people do deserve some reasonable refund.... Bill So here it comes. I didn't get what I expected, so refund !!!!! I really wonder if some people on CC have experienced life. Just in my immediate family: a severely multi-handicapped child, advanced stage pancreatic cancer with a couple of months remaining to live --- and I consider myself and my family very fortunate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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