Will fog delay the paradise today?

Leaving today on the Paradise and wondering if she will make it into port on time this morning with the fog?

Both of our cruises on the Paradise were delayed by fog. You should receive a message soon, if you are affected. I'd recommend going to the port like usual, you may be able to check in and get your S&S card. Once that's done, you can always leave the building and return. The first time we had an affected cruise, we waited as long as we could at the hotel and when we got to the terminal at the port, we waited for a long time while the people who had already checked in came through the line to board the ship before we could even check in.

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US Coast Guard is reporting 1/4 mile visibility issues at the Sunshine Skyway urging extreme caution when transiting in the vicinity. This may delay Paradise slightly but not necessarily significantly and may impact their departure window later on today. It's a bit early in the fog season per se but will be ramping up soon.

right from John Heald's facebook page a couple minutes ago:

So the Port of Tampa is currently closed due to dense fog (zero visibility) therefore Carnival Paradise arrival today will be delayed until further notice. Carnival Paradise is currently standing by Tampa sea buoy until port re-opens.

I will keep you informed and please if you are cruising today sign up for the text alerts via the " manage my booking "

cheers and let's hope the fog dissapissatates (spelt correctly) soon...

I think a new port in St Pete's would help resolve some of the Tampa fog issues and allow for a bigger variety of ships of course :D

thanks!! we will keep track on his page there. I can't even add the alerts now to my booking as the booking disappeared this morning!!

The JH update is accurate as Paradise is at Station Keeping 2-miles west of the Skyway. Please note that when Paradise is given clearance to proceed to port that it will take 2+ hours to arrive, the ship will then need to be secured, cleared by customs BEFORE debark may begin that will take another 2-hours.

All-in-all a day for not only extended times, but extended patience for everyone sailing today.

I cant access my booking to add SMS alerts. What is the number to ext and stuff, I could barely understand the recording i just got.

additionally, for those who paid for FTTF, will that be refunded?

thanks!! we will keep track on his page there. I can't even add the alerts now to my booking as the booking disappeared this morning!!

I cant access my booking to add SMS alerts. What is the number to ext and stuff, I could barely understand the recording i just got.

 

 

 

additionally, for those who paid for FTTF, will that be refunded?

Call Carnival. They should have access even if you don't.

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thanks

additionally, for those who paid for FTTF, will that be refunded?

Why would it be? You will still benefit from FTTF. Just think of everything being pushed ahead 4 hours. For example, If the ship ports at 12 noon instead of 8AM. It will still take the same amount of time to debark and clean the staterooms. With FTTF you will still board after Weddings, Diamond and Platinum passenger and will be allow to go directly to your cabin. All other FTTF advantages will still be in place for use thru out the cruise.

Why would it be? You will still benefit from FTTF. Just think of everything being pushed ahead 4 hours. For example, If the ship ports at 12 noon instead of 8AM. It will still take the same amount of time to debark and clean the staterooms. With FTTF you will still board after Weddings, Diamond and Platinum passenger and will be allow to go directly to your cabin. All other FTTF advantages will still be in place for use thru out the cruise.

fair point

Just checked the "Port of Tampa" web cam, and the port looks totally clear at this time. I'd guess that "Paradise" will get in soon. ;)

"SKY"

http://www.baynews9.com/Sky9Cam.html?8

Look at the Maderia Beach one, still looks very foggy by the coast :(

I'm not sure I'll ever convince my wife to cruise from Tampa again, at least not in the winter. Good luck to all, especially anyone returning and trying to make a flight!

If you're at the port, or will be soon, the pizza place (Precinct Pizza?) is good and there is a wine shop if you still need a carry-on bottle.

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I see beautiful skies and very clear.

She's pulling into port right now! It's 1:50 pm

She's pulling into port right now! It's 1:50 pm

Wow, that was a long delay!

I had no fog at my house this morning but when I traveled south to work in St Pete it was really foggy :eek:

Local Tampa news shows Paradise still @ dock as Fog has returned ( 6:20pm)

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I guess the fog delays are startng early this year :(

Too bad they didn't go ahead with plans to build a new pier in Manatee County years ago......

From the last Coast Guard radio transmission overheard on the Port Of Tampa webcam site . . . appears Carnival Paradise will be sticking around at Channelside for a while.

A bummer for sure . . . but safety first.

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Just spoke to someone on the ship. They're going to stay docked tonight and leave tomorrow.

I guess the fog delays are startng early this year :(

 

Too bad they didn't go ahead with plans to build a new pier in Manatee County years ago......

Curious how bad the fog issue is in March at the Tampa port?

It's been my experience, fog issues range from November to February. We were fog delayed on the Legend this past January.

By March, water and air temps are more aligned. :)

So important to build in time around embark and debark during the winter here in the Tampa area. There's always that chance for fog.....