langkamm

I have booked back to back cruises on Carnival Horizon July 31st and August 8th. We are staying in different rooms each week. Do we have to get off the ship in between the cruises? Totally exit and go back through security and then register all over again? Or do we only register and log in once at the beginning (obviously that would be optimal but I'm sure that's not how it happens). Also, could we exit without our luggage if we do have to get off? I was thinking maybe we could check out of our room and hang out in the family harbor lounge for a few hours with our luggage and then see if we could put our luggage in our next room (maybe on the balcony?) while we get off the ship and come back in. Or maybe Carnival has a place to store luggage in situations like this? I know it sounds crazy but just trying to think of ways to make it easier for my family of a 4 and 10 year old. Anyone had to do this before who can help me out? I have no idea what to expect. Thanks!

Thanks for keeping us updated! It sounds like they fixed her and she'll be back in time for the 11/21 cruise! We will all be so thankful this Thanksgiving! :hearteyes:

Sounds like you love the Gem. I'm hoping I'll get the opportunity to love her as well. We are scheduled to sail on the 11/21 sailing out of NYC. Fingers and toes are crossed and my "almost" 4 year old prays every night that they fix our ship so we can go on vacation. Been looking forward to it since April. :)

5 days in the field (ie: foreign port) or 5days in a repair facility?

 

anyone know how did ncl finally fix the Star's long running azipod problem?

It was 5 days in dry dock, I can't remember where exactly. They did have 7 days to fix it and it was done 2 days ahead of schedule. Hopefully they'll fix the gem just as fast!

The reality is that some people think your reaction is inappropriate because it's not their money or vacation. ;) It is sooo easy for people to have an opinion on the way you should react to something that hasn't happened to THEM. When they are in the same position, let's see how "go with the flow" they are LOL

 

I totally get you. I also work in a job where it takes much planning and coordination to get relaxing time off (where I am not on my cell phone the entire vacation.) I would be disappointed and annoyed, too - even if I had insurance and everything was covered plus. It's just a bummer, and your reaction is totally understandable.

 

I'm sailing (hopefully LOL) on the Gem on the 21st. I will survive if the cruise is cancelled, but I really hope that if they DO have to cancel that we hear about it sooner than later. It's Thanksgiving week and my last-minute travel options will be limited if I have to make other plans.

 

Anyway, just wanted you to know that some of us do get it! :)

We are sailing on the gem (HOPEFULLY) on the 21st as well. I am beyond anxious about the whole situation. I understand things happen but when you plan for a vacation for most of the year and it's now less than 2 weeks away, you cringe at the thought of all the work you put into the researching, planning, booking, etc, only for it to be canceled at the very last minute. If they are going to cancel, I'd rather hear now than a few days before because I won't be able to change anything at that point, my time off will be irreversible and plane fare will be non-existent or super-expensive because of the holiday that week. I've already started looking for alternatives and there really aren't any comparable cruises for that same time period (anywhere), let alone ones that still have decent rooms left. I've also been researching how long it typically takes to fix these azipod issues. It's my understanding that the Allure of the Seas fixed their issue in 5 days so maybe there is still hope for the cruise set for Nov. 21st. Fingers crossed!!!!! Hope to see you on the 21st! ;p