Vmalcolm Posted August 25, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2012 According to Port of Tampa website, the port is closing ti traffic at 3 AM Sunday. Wonder what the Legend will do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted August 25, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Good question! Perhaps the folks who boarded last Sunday will get an extended cruise? I actually don't think the weather on Sunday will be all that bad,. (Maybe later in the day it'll get bad.) I expect the worst day to be Monday, and even then probably just lots and lots of rain, with heavy gusts of wind. Time will tell. Just get it out of here quickly, as I board "Paradise" on 9/3/2012. ;) "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbgd Posted August 25, 2012 #3 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Is there only one ship in port that day?? I just checked Carnival website and no mention of any changes it will be interseting If and where they divert everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaGrl4Evr Posted August 25, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I'm wondering if one of their main concerns is getting the ship safely under the Sunshine Skyway bridge ? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoBarb Posted August 25, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2012 http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_tampa/port-of-tampa-to-be-closed-to-cruises-all-other-vessels--due-to-tropical-storm-isaac#ixzz24ZZQjx5M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted August 25, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I'm wondering if one of their main concerns is getting the ship safely under the Sunshine Skyway bridge ? . Probably that, and getting the ship safely down the long, narrow channel, to and from the Gulf. The ship is pretty much like a BIG SAIL when it comes to heavy wind, and it might be a challenge! :eek: "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howielovescruisin Posted August 25, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I remember a few years ago I was supposed to pick my parents up from a cruise in Tampa. They were fogged out of the port and just sitting in the Gulf. They were able to call me from the ship to let me know, but when I called Carnival to ask what time to pick them up, I was informed the ship was already docked at the port and I needed to get them now. The agent argued with me and when I told her I just talked to my parents from the ship, she informed me my parents were confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted August 25, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Also FTL is closed ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHP Posted August 25, 2012 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Thanks for the heads up.... I posted this over on the Roll Call to make sure they saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoCoNut Willie Posted August 25, 2012 #10 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Fruit of the Loom is closed? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken076 Posted August 25, 2012 #11 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Good question! Perhaps the folks who boarded last Sunday will get an extended cruise? I actually don't think the weather on Sunday will be all that bad,. (Maybe later in the day it'll get bad.) I expect the worst day to be Monday, and even then probably just lots and lots of rain, with heavy gusts of wind. Time will tell. Just get it out of here quickly, as I board "Paradise" on 9/3/2012. ;) "SKY" Sky - Off Topic, but hoping you'll post your impressions of Paradise after your return. thanks, Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted August 25, 2012 #12 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Within the last hour, Amtrak also cancelled all trains to and from Tampa starting tomorrow, so that was going to potentially affect a few passengers as well. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinpooh Posted August 25, 2012 #13 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Port of Miami and Port Everglades will close tonight at 11p. Very likely that Legend will end up in Port Canaveral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbgd Posted August 25, 2012 #14 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Port of Miami and Port Everglades will close tonight at 11p. Very likely that Legend will end up in Port Canaveral. What about the CCL Freedom and RCCL Oasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinpooh Posted August 25, 2012 #15 Share Posted August 25, 2012 What about the CCL Freedom and RCCL Oasis They are currently there right now loading, so they'll be out to sea this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted August 25, 2012 #16 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Very likely that Legend will end up in Port Canaveral. Getting passengers from Port Canaveral back to Port of Tampa, or Tampa International, would become an interesting challenge for the next few days. Carnival customer service put to the test for sure. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say Goodnight Gracie Posted August 25, 2012 #17 Share Posted August 25, 2012 According to the local WFLA Channel 8, the port of Tampa is closing today at 3pm including cruise ships. Edit - sorry yes, it is 3AM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad son team Posted August 25, 2012 #18 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I was just being nosy on the RCCL Allure OTS roll call for tomorrow and they are keeping the ship out to sea 2 more days so the cruise leaving tomorrow is now leaving on Tuesday. I wonder if the ports will be closed for more than a day. I can't imagine the number of people on that ship that had flights for tomorrow and Monday that will now have to try to reschedule. With all the cancelled flights we are talking thousands of people trying to get on flights that are already full. I bet alot of people will be renting cars for ow drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted August 25, 2012 #19 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I was just being nosy on the RCCL Allure OTS roll call for tomorrow and they are keeping the ship out to sea 2 more days so the cruise leaving tomorrow is now leaving on Tuesday. I wonder if the ports will be closed for more than a day. I can't imagine the number of people on that ship that had flights for tomorrow and Monday that will now have to try to reschedule. With all the cancelled flights we are talking thousands of people trying to get on flights that are already full. I bet alot of people will be renting cars for ow drives. Yup, and a lot will be P.Off!! (While the ship is keeping out of harm's way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelndscz Posted August 25, 2012 #20 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I guess they can't get their stories straight. TBO is staying Carnival cruises are still projected as normal. LOL. "Carnival had announced no plans as of Saturday to cancel cruises or change itineraries due to Isaac." http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2012/aug/25/cruise-ships-still-sailing-from-tampa-despite-rnc-ar-473884/ I drove through downtown tampa this morning and back closer to noon. No issues except a few road closures I had to take alternate routes around. Lots of busses with extra police and security. Also they are already patroling the sidewalks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbjl24 Posted August 25, 2012 #21 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Very likely that Legend will end up in Port Canaveral. HUH? Did you hear this somewhere or are you guessing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1racer Posted August 25, 2012 #22 Share Posted August 25, 2012 i believe port is being shut down around there for security reason. the repbulican national convention starts this week in tampa. which is at st pete times forum which is walking distance from cruise terminal..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbjl24 Posted August 25, 2012 #23 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I guess they can't get their stories straight. TBO is staying Carnival cruises are still projected as normal. LOL. "Carnival had announced no plans as of Saturday to cancel cruises or change itineraries due to Isaac." http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2012/aug/25/cruise-ships-still-sailing-from-tampa-despite-rnc-ar-473884/ I drove through downtown tampa this morning and back closer to noon. No issues except a few road closures I had to take alternate routes around. Lots of busses with extra police and security. Also they are already patroling the sidewalks. Have a feeling this article was published before the announced port closing by the CG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbjl24 Posted August 25, 2012 #24 Share Posted August 25, 2012 i believe port is being shut down around there for security reason. the repbulican national convention starts this week in tampa. which is at st pete times forum which is walking distance from cruise terminal..... Port is staying open for cruises despite the RNC. They are just redirecting the traffic so you have to come in from East side of downtown, away from all the action. The only reason it would close is the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROUCHPUSS Posted August 25, 2012 #25 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I guess they can't get their stories straight. TBO is staying Carnival cruises are still projected as normal. LOL. "Carnival had announced no plans as of Saturday to cancel cruises or change itineraries due to Isaac." http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2012/aug/25/cruise-ships-still-sailing-from-tampa-despite-rnc-ar-473884/ I drove through downtown tampa this morning and back closer to noon. No issues except a few road closures I had to take alternate routes around. Lots of busses with extra police and security. Also they are already patroling the sidewalks. Yes, Carnival is terrible about informing their guest! Just think about all the people that will fly in today and tomorrow and will not have a ship to sail on nor will they have a hotel room or transportation anywhere all so Carnival can wait till the last minute to announce a decision that has already been made for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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