Is Caribbean Princess going to be late into Houston this morning?

[philv]

Brother on board says they announced tonight's entertainment including 10 pm show. So I guess they won't dock until tomorrow. Wonder what happens to ship that was planned there tomorrow?

[Spotter]

Captain just called it. 7am is the new goal.

[woohooTOO]

Gunna be a mess tomorrow.

[Murphey]

I am incredibly impressed that passengers got their luggage back.....think what the crew had to do to pull that one off! No cabin # on bags!

[FlorenceItaly]

I am incredibly impressed that passengers got their luggage back.....think what the crew had to do to pull that one off! No cabin # on bags!

 

I agree. WOW. I wonder if they will encourage people to carry off their luggage tomorrow morning. Otherwise, the stewards will be picking up the luggage in about 6 hours.

[TracieABD]

Hopefully, the passengers will have a fun "bonus night" on board. Hopefully, they remembered to pack extra meds to get them through the extra day.

 

I feel for the people waiting to board, as well.

[Spotter]

My understanding is that we are supposed to get what we need out of the luggage and then put it back out as soon as we can. To my knowledge, this hasn't been stated publicly, but I also think it's common courtesy. They've done their part, now we just need to do ours.

[TracieABD]

My understanding is that we are supposed to get what we need out of the luggage and then put it back out as soon as we can. To my knowledge, this hasn't been stated publicly, but I also think it's common courtesy. They've done their part, now we just need to do ours.

 

The crew must be exhausted... Bless their hearts (and the passengers, too).

[Spotter]

From a passengers perspective...

 

I'd like to add that they've handled this situation about as well as could be hoped for. Kudos to Princess. It will be interesting to see how the embarking passengers feel about however princess accommodate them. They are the victims in this situation much more than we are and even more than the crew.

[Colo Cruiser]

My understanding is that we are supposed to get what we need out of the luggage and then put it back out as soon as we can. To my knowledge, this hasn't been stated publicly, but I also think it's common courtesy. They've done their part, now we just need to do ours.

 

 

I know it can't happen but it would have been nice to know in advance and not have to go through all the bag stuff. eh :)

[Colo Cruiser]

The crew must be exhausted... Bless their hearts (and the passengers, too).

 

 

 

I agree what a job.

[comp_hop1]

I'm on board the CB right now. The captain has announced that if possible we will be in by 7am. Even if we get in before that they have plans to just let us off at 7am. But it all depends on the Fog, he also said it could be later. They have delivered luggage back to the people, they are treating us like a normal cruise night.

[TracieABD]

From a passengers perspective...

 

I'd like to add that they've handled this situation about as well as could be hoped for. Kudos to Princess. It will be interesting to see how the embarking passengers feel about however princess accommodate them. They are the victims in this situation much more than we are and even more than the crew.

 

That is interesting. I hope Princess does something nice for everyone who is impacted... (and yes, I am aware that fog is out of the purview of their control, but still...)

[travelux]

we were supposed to board Caribbean Princess today. We arrived to the terminal at 10.30 a.m. There were NO representatives from the cruise company,no information, no food or drinks. People were sitting in the cold cars for many hours.There were 2 portable toilets and long -long lines.Why we were treated like animals. Why Princess reps could not come and inform people? We left the terminal at 16.00 to go to eat and other passengers informed us that there would be no ship. Their travel agent told them. It is not the way to treat customers. Shame and disgrace.You Princess ruined our cruise. We were lucky to get a hotel room together with other unhappy passengers and heard all kinds of comments from them.

[cruiser fanatic]

we were supposed to board Caribbean Princess today. We arrived to the terminal at 10.30 a.m. There were NO representatives from the cruise company,no information, no food or drinks. People were sitting in the cold cars for many hours.There were 2 portable toilets and long -long lines.Why we were treated like animals. Why Princess reps could not come and inform people? We left the terminal at 16.00 to go to eat and other passengers informed us that there would be no ship. Their travel agent told them. It is not the way to treat customers. Shame and disgrace.You Princess ruined our cruise. We were lucky to get a hotel room together with other unhappy passengers and heard all kinds of comments from them.

 

Wow, that is crazy that there were no embarkation staff answering questions and assisting guests. On Carnival a few years ago all the embarkation staff were standing outside the terminal answering questions and concerns. Sounds like bad communication from Princess. I hope you get a good rest and tomorrow will be better.

[Spotter]

we were supposed to board Caribbean Princess today. We arrived to the terminal at 10.30 a.m. There were NO representatives from the cruise company,no information, no food or drinks. People were sitting in the cold cars for many hours.There were 2 portable toilets and long -long lines.Why we were treated like animals. Why Princess reps could not come and inform people? We left the terminal at 16.00 to go to eat and other passengers informed us that there would be no ship. Their travel agent told them. It is not the way to treat customers. Shame and disgrace.You Princess ruined our cruise. We were lucky to get a hotel room together with other unhappy passengers and heard all kinds of comments from them.

 

 

 

Interesting how incredibly different that experience was from those of us on board.

 

So sorry that it wasn't handled well on your side. All I can say is, once the ship does arrive, you have a top-notch captain and crew to take care of you.

[TracieABD]

we were supposed to board Caribbean Princess today. We arrived to the terminal at 10.30 a.m. There were NO representatives from the cruise company,no information, no food or drinks. People were sitting in the cold cars for many hours.There were 2 portable toilets and long -long lines.Why we were treated like animals. Why Princess reps could not come and inform people? We left the terminal at 16.00 to go to eat and other passengers informed us that there would be no ship. Their travel agent told them. It is not the way to treat customers. Shame and disgrace.You Princess ruined our cruise. We were lucky to get a hotel room together with other unhappy passengers and heard all kinds of comments from them.

 

This does sound very frustrating. It is not a great way to start your vacation. I have my fingers crossed that you will get to board tomorrow.:)

[FlorenceItaly]

we were supposed to board Caribbean Princess today. We arrived to the terminal at 10.30 a.m. There were NO representatives from the cruise company,no information, no food or drinks. People were sitting in the cold cars for many hours.There were 2 portable toilets and long -long lines.Why we were treated like animals. Why Princess reps could not come and inform people? We left the terminal at 16.00 to go to eat and other passengers informed us that there would be no ship. Their travel agent told them. It is not the way to treat customers. Shame and disgrace.You Princess ruined our cruise. We were lucky to get a hotel room together with other unhappy passengers and heard all kinds of comments from them.

 

This is awful. I agree, very poorly handled by Princess.

[Colo Cruiser]

This does sound very frustrating. It is not a great way to start your vacation. I have my fingers crossed that you will get to board tomorrow.:)

 

 

No embarkation staff? Did they all turn around and go home? :confused:

[TracieABD]

No embarkation staff? Did they all turn around and go home? :confused:

 

No clue... I would love to know what happened there.

[avp1234]

[quote name='travelux']we were supposed to board Caribbean Princess today. We arrived to the terminal at 10.30 a.m. There were NO representatives from the cruise company,no information, no food or drinks. People were sitting in the cold cars for many hours.There were 2 portable toilets and long -long lines.Why we were treated like animals. Why Princess reps could not come and inform people? We left the terminal at 16.00 to go to eat and other passengers informed us that there would be no ship. Their travel agent told them. It is not the way to treat customers. Shame and disgrace.You Princess ruined our cruise. We were lucky to get a hotel room together with other unhappy passengers and heard all kinds of comments from them.[/QUOTE]

Wow, that's really bad and I'm sure very frustrating. We will be trying Princess for the first time and are going out of Houston over New Years. We are Celebrity loyalists, we've never had one problem with them, but the price was right and the ports we wanted to see, so we are giving them a try. Hopefully things look up for you in the morning.

[StLouisCruisers]

Just talked to daughter and it seems they are underway go -- somewhere... Perhaps a window of time to get into the port? Perhaps they will get off at 7 am tomorrow. YAY! My 7 year old grandson is so sad he didn't get his parents back today. He will be ecstatic in the morning.

[cruiser fanatic]

[quote name='StLouisCruisers']Just talked to daughter and it seems they are underway go -- somewhere... Perhaps a window of time to get into the port? Perhaps they will get off at 7 am tomorrow. YAY! My 7 year old grandson is so sad he didn't get his parents back today. He will be ecstatic in the morning.[/QUOTE]

She is turning south. Most likely getting further out to open the casino and shops.

[Kak133]

[quote name='StLouisCruisers']Just talked to daughter and it seems they are underway go -- somewhere... Perhaps a window of time to get into the port? Perhaps they will get off at 7 am tomorrow. YAY! My 7 year old grandson is so sad he didn't get his parents back today. He will be ecstatic in the morning.[/QUOTE]

It looks like she is headed further out, maybe so they can open the casino and the shops.

[woohooTOO]

[quote name='travelux']we were supposed to board Caribbean Princess today. We arrived to the terminal at 10.30 a.m. There were NO representatives from the cruise company,no information, no food or drinks. People were sitting in the cold cars for many hours.There were 2 portable toilets and long -long lines.Why we were treated like animals. Why Princess reps could not come and inform people? We left the terminal at 16.00 to go to eat and other passengers informed us that there would be no ship. Their travel agent told them. It is not the way to treat customers. Shame and disgrace.You Princess ruined our cruise. We were lucky to get a hotel room together with other unhappy passengers and heard all kinds of comments from them.[/QUOTE]
Princess sent text messages and emergency notification emails.