Belize stop cancelled

[treasure4two]

A friend of mine is going on her first cruise ever and booked a cruise out of Miami on Dec. 8, 2013, mainly because of the stop in Belize and she was recently told the ship is not stopping there. Anyone know why? Thank you.

[arush5268d]

What ship?

 

Seems strange they didn't provide a reason.

[ready2cruzagain]

New one on me. I am on 2 cruises in December going to Belize. We are still scheduled to go to Belize. Did Carnival tell her this or someone she knows?

Edited November 25, 2013 by ready2cruzagain

[michelle1836]

aw. I hope your friend gets to go. we loved our stop in Belize this past summer

[Jimmy Geegitz]

Wooo Hoooo!!! I would be jumping for joy. Can't stand Belize.

[kcwingwalker]

That's a shame, hope things change. Love to go to Belize:)

[RuthlessBoss]

Wooo Hoooo!!! I would be jumping for joy. Can't stand Belize.

I can't say I couldn't stand Belize, but it was scarey as Hell once going outside "the wall".

[wantocruisemore]

We actually booked our May cruise because of Belize.

 

I just checked the website and the only ship out of Miami on Dec. 8 is the Glory. Is this the one they changed? It now seems to have Costa maya and caymans.

[RuthlessBoss]

We actually booked our May cruise because of Belize.

 

I just checked the website and the only ship out of Miami on Dec. 8 is the Glory. Is this the one they changed? It now seems to have Costa maya and caymans.

Some people here have site showing how many ships are at that port on certain days. Could it be too many ships?

[Travel_Lover28]

We were on the Glory early November and it stopped in Belize. I don't understand why people don't like Belize. The people were the nicest I have met in all the ports I have been. The tendering was not bad, it was a great experience. Yes - there were people just drinking at port but these people are the ones that don't venture or do not want to experience other culture outside. It rained alot when we were there but otherwise it was great. My kids (young adults) ventured outside the port and they had a wonderful time. Of course, I was too busy shopping and trying to stay dry :D. There may not be alot to do, and it may be not be commercialized but it is how people live. It is a great place to go see.

[CoconutJD]

Sometimes the ship doesn't stop in Belize because of high winds or high seas, as it is a tender port and it's difficult to tender in less-than-perfect conditions.

[RuthlessBoss]

Sometimes the ship doesn't stop in Belize because of high winds or high seas, as it is a tender port and it's difficult to tender in less-than-perfect conditions.

True, but ................

[nitro2448]

Sometimes the ship doesn't stop in Belize because of high winds or high seas, as it is a tender port and it's difficult to tender in less-than-perfect conditions.

 

That's true, but that would be a last minute decision, not 2 or 3 weeks out.

 

 

GO MIZZOU!!!!!!!

[Midwestgal]

Some people here have site showing how many ships are at that port on certain days. Could it be too many ships?

 

Yes, earlier this year Carnival cancelled ten cruises due to too many ships in port and were concerned with the tender safety and the length of time it would take trying to get so many cruisers in port.

They felt they would have to reduce their time there, that's what I read.

Edited November 25, 2013 by Midwestgal

[ready2cruzagain]

We actually booked our May cruise because of Belize.

 

I just checked the website and the only ship out of Miami on Dec. 8 is the Glory. Is this the one they changed? It now seems to have Costa maya and caymans.

I am on the Conquest out of Miami on Dec 8th.

[disney521]

We also had this change to our January Legend cruise, too many ships in port that day. I must admit we like the change, have been to Belize before and were not impressed, looking forward to Costa Maya.

[Texas_Diver]

True, but ................

 

But? But what?

 

D.

[MichelleChell]

I have my fingers crossed they cancel it for all ships and add something better. It's a great day to hang on the ship though.

[wantocruisemore]

I am on the Conquest out of Miami on Dec 8th.

 

I meant to say that's sailing the western itinerary on that date. Conquest on dec. 8 is eastern as are others.

 

Also just checked, on Dec. 11 there are 4 ships listed for Belize. That could be the reason for changing.

Edited November 25, 2013 by wantocruisemore

[CoconutJD]

True, but ................

I wasn't paying attention to the dates. I guess I thought they had already sailed. ;)

 

As others have said, maybe there's a conflict with too many ships. I can't imagine arranging that tender for 3 or 4 ships, it'd be a nightmare. 2 might be doable.

 

Edit: but if Belize will make-or-break the cruise for them, I believe Carnival allows you to cancel without penalty for itinerary changes like this.

Edited November 25, 2013 by CoconutJD

[Texas_Diver]

I wasn't paying attention to the dates. I guess I thought they had already sailed. ;)

 

As others have said, maybe there's a conflict with too many ships. I can't imagine arranging that tender for 3 or 4 ships, it'd be a nightmare. 2 might be doable.

 

Edit: but if Belize will make-or-break the cruise for them, I believe Carnival allows you to cancel without penalty for itinerary changes like this.

 

And here I was thinking that Ruthless was being a smart-a$$.

 

D.

[RuthlessBoss]

But? But what?

 

D.

see post 13. Mine said but.............referring to the reason being weather and tendering. They haven't even sailed.

[Texas_Diver]

see post 13. Mine said but.............referring to the reason being weather and tendering. They haven't even sailed.

 

lol

 

d.

[Colorado Kat]

I just checked my cruise, and we are still stopping in Belize in Jan 2014.

[Texas_Diver]

I just checked my cruise, and we are still stopping in Belize in Jan 2014.

 

We are still stopping there on my Dec 29, 2013 cruise also. Happy dance, as I like this port!

 

D.