No more Spirit class ships out of Florida?

[fourkittys]

We were on the Legend a few years ago out of Tampa. We loved her siz:mad:e and layout and would love to sail any of the Spirit class ships again . We cruise in October and/or Nov. and none have been available from Florida for some time now. Are they gone for good?

[SadieN]

Spirit is in Australia. Miracle is moving to Australia. Legend splits it's time Down Under and Alaska. Pride sails out of Baltimore.

[riclop]

WE will not miss spirit class at all.

[NoDayButToday]

Pride is getting another short run from Tampa in Jan and Feb 2017, but back to Baltimore after that. I'm really sad, I loved the Pride.

[n6uqqq]

Unless something has changed, the Miracle is going to China in 2017.

[SadieN]

Unless something has changed, the Miracle is going to China in 2017.

 

 

Whatever ;). She's leaving the US.

[n6uqqq]

Whatever ;). She's leaving the US.

 

You're right, it's a bummer for me. My local perfect size ship is leaving:(

[PAPERBKWRITER]

Spirit is in Australia. Miracle is moving to Australia. Legend splits it's time Down Under and Alaska. Pride sails out of Baltimore.

 

My 2 favorite Carnival ships. Sad to see them go.

[Heirloom]

They'll never build anymore like them. Not profitable enough, because they don't fully squeeze in passengers in like all the new Carnival ships.

 

For us, makes a big diff that on Legend and Pride, it simply never feels

overly crowded.

[jakesnana]

Just booked the Legend for a bucket list cruise in April 2017 - 11 nt. repo cruise from Hawaii to Vancouver and then an 8 nt. cruise to Alaska. Pricing seems a little high now, but wanted to get my preferred "special" cabin while it's still available. I'll watch pricing to see if it drops, especially for the repo cruise. LOVE the Spirit class ships and sad they won't have them in the US any longer.

[jimdalva]

Will that be the End for Port of Tampa? The new Mega Ships wont fit under the bridge!:confused:

[crzndeb]

Just booked the Legend for a bucket list cruise in April 2017 - 11 nt. repo cruise from Hawaii to Vancouver and then an 8 nt. cruise to Alaska. Pricing seems a little high now, but wanted to get my preferred "special" cabin while it's still available. I'll watch pricing to see if it drops, especially for the repo cruise. LOVE the Spirit class ships and sad they won't have them in the US any longer.

 

Does you Alaska cruise end in Vancouver or Seattle? If it ends in Seattle, you may not be able to do the B2B. There is a lot of info on the boards about the Passenger Vessel Service Act (cargo is Jones Act).

[billfish]

Our 1st Carnival cruise was on the Miracle and we did an additional three trips on her . Loved that ship Grapes included

[jakesnana]

Does you Alaska cruise end in Vancouver or Seattle? If it ends in Seattle, you may not be able to do the B2B. There is a lot of info on the boards about the Passenger Vessel Service Act (cargo is Jones Act).

 

It ends in Seattle, and you're correct, I never thought about that. I wonder if it makes a difference that it's 2 different booking numbers? I'll wait and see what happens. It's so far off and I have 2 other cruises booked between now and then. If Carnival catches it I'll cancel the Alaska trip (been there twice), if not, I'll go :)

[theriac]

Unless something has changed, the Miracle is going to China in 2017.

 

I just got off the Victory today and met someone who worked in Carnival Corporate office who told me the plan is only to have The Miracle go to China for a 2 month run to test the market. Then the Splendor will move there permanently while the Miracle will go between China and the US like the Legend does between Australia and Alaska.

 

He also mentioned the ships will home port in Shanghai using Costa's current infrastructure in the region.

 

No word on itineraries yet.

 

Just wanted to pass that along. I know things can change, but this is what was just told to me.

 

I too wish spirit class ships stayed in the states especially the Tampa area!

[smarks]

I love the port of Tampa and miss not having a 7 day cruise from there. I sailed the Miracle and Legend from there. Did the Spirit 3 times. I have never been on the Pride. I guess I need to get a cruise booked on her before they let her go too. My favorite class of ships.

[jsfromsc]

I love the Spirit class. Not too crowded. Pool at the Serenity area. Lots of cool seating places throughout the ship. I wish one sailed out of Charleston. :(