JMAE

Spirit class of CCL's ships is our favorite class. I wonder how strong CCL will be committed to maintain their long-term presence at the departure ports that can only service the smaller ships like the Spirit and Fantasy class of ships extending their access points across the country. If CCL replaces their older and smaller ships with mega ships the ports like Baltimore may no longer be part of their operational and marketing plans. If so, I hope upstart or smaller cruise lines fill the void.

If I recall correctly, CCL's contract is coming to an end with Baltimore. I hope CCL keeps extending the contract in Baltimore. I believe they do a good business sailing from that port. If CCL decides to keep all the remote ports that they are using, I hope they decide to invest in new ships that can sail from ports with size limitations. We love the Pride and Spirit class ships!

Also, I think Roll Calls were used for this too.

Prior to the COVID Cruise Critic CCL forum had many more followers. I recall somewhere between 1,300 to 1,500 followers on any given day, I missed the activity on this forum. Today, 361 followers and fewer roll calls, etc.

From the port cam, it appears they are attempting to hold a tarp over the area so the workers can continue if it rains. They are welding, you can see sparks.

Watching the port cam, they are actively working the situation. It looks like two sets of workers addressing the hull and four officials monitoring their work.

Just saw the live feed from the port and it appears they are working or assessing the damage/repair. From the picture above it appear they are cutting steel to repair what looks like an opening in the exterior hull. Looks similar to the ship from last week. I wonder if the USCG will delay the sailing....

I don't look at any change as an "upgrade" it is just a change. Can't wait to see the thoughts on the VIFP program changes.

When we started cruising 2001 the butter pats were individually wrapped.

JH noted that David was being removed in one of his Pride updates two or three weeks ago.

Yep, we have four and I love them.

I did know of this policy change and wanted to book a cruise last Friday, so I placed the cruise on hold until late Sunday since my PVP was on vacation. Today, my PVP called me and left a VM for me and placed that same cruise/stateroom on hold. When I returned his call, he did not inform me of the policy change, but completed my booking. I assume (hope) he is getting credit for the sale.

We have been on the Pride 10 times and would always recommend her. It is currently in dry dock and other posts are covering that topic. The Pride is easy to navigate and to lean the layout. But if you are looking for the bells and whistles of the newer ship, like the rope course, SkyRide you may want to look at a different ship. The Pride has many of the 2.0 upgrades and believe the Pride is the only Spirit class ship with the Dive-in movies, which we enjoy. Overall, I don't think there is a bad option, it is dependent on what you what during your vacation.

If CCL is going to keep the cruise port that need the smaller ships, they will needs to spend on the Spirit and the remaining Fantasy. I hope CCL long range plans include maintaining the many departure ports.

The Pride is our favorite ship! It also has the Dive-in-movie, love watching a movie under the stars!

Great news, one step closer.