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firemanbobswife

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Taking the Paradise out of Tampa on 9/11. Delta canceled our Sunday noon flight into

TPA. We changed it to JAX arriving at 11:20, then renting a car to drove to TPA (always like getting to port a day early).

 

I'm surprised how negative people are about how CCL is handling things. I see no problem with a Monday departure from TPA. Looking forward to our B2B2B on the Paradise!

 

Doesn't sound like a wise idea and I would stay put. I highly doubt the cruise is happening.

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alchemy girl

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I hope you have evacuated! Stay safe!

 

Thanks. Just finished boarding up and am out the door. The traffic is bumper to bumper heading north. The problem with a hurricane is if you survive the storm you then have to live without electricity, water, cell phone, cable, internet for up to several weeks depending on the damage. Not fun.....On a good note this is the first time in 13 years that I have had to evacuate for a storm. Used to live in Maine and I will take hurricanes any day over blizzards. Just re booked our trip on the magic that was suppose to depart tomorrow and will go on the Halloween trip on the 28th. It was a very smooth process. I think Carnival has done a great job and I would not want to be in their war room trying to figure all of these cruise and ports out.

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tasilva

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Just saw this on John Heald FB page:

 

Here is the latest news

 

 

 

 

 

Hurricane Irma

 

Weather Update – 09/08/17 – 4:00 PM (EDT)

 

Guests on one of the following sailings who are unable to travel will receive future cruise credits:

- Carnival Paradise – September 7

- Carnival Sensation – September 7

- Carnival Fascination – September 10

- Carnival Paradise – September 11

 

Due to heavy call volume, you do not have to call Carnival to receive your future cruise credit as this will be automatically processed within 30 days.

 

We have been closely monitoring Hurricane Irma and given the projected path of the storm, the following cruises have been cancelled:

 

Carnival Victory – September 8

Carnival Splendor – September 9

Carnival Ecstasy – September 9

Carnival Liberty – September 10

 

A full refund will be automatically processed, including Fly2Fun reservations, pre-purchased Carnival Adventures, Fun Shop purchases and beverage packages. The refund will be processed to your original form of payment within three weeks.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: We remain in constant contact with port officials regarding port closures. In preparation for the storm, Port Miami, Port Everglades and Port Canaveral are expected to close today. Our intentions are to operate the following cruises from South and Central Florida once the port reopens. Guests who decide to cancel because their cruise duration has changed, will automatically receive a future cruise credit in the amount paid. This will be automatically processed and you do not need to call us if you decide to not travel.

 

 

PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED TO THE PIER UNTIL WE HAVE CONFIRMED OUR ARRIVAL AND CHECK IN TIMES ON OUR WEB SITE.

 

Carnival Conquest – September 9

Now scheduled to depart Port Everglades on September 12 on a 4 day cruise to Cozumel.

 

Carnival Glory – September 9

Now scheduled to depart Miami on September 12 on a 4 day cruise to Cozumel.

 

Carnival Magic – September 9

Now scheduled to depart Port Canaveral on September 13 on a 3 day cruise to Nassau.

 

Carnival Vista – September 9

Now scheduled to depart Miami on September 12 on a 5 day two port Western Caribbean cruise to Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

 

Carnival Victory – September 11

Now scheduled to depart Miami on September 12 for a 3 day cruise to Nassau.

 

Carnival Sensation – September 11

Now scheduled to depart Miami on September 13 for a 3 day cruise to Nassau.

 

Carnival Paradise – September 11

Now scheduled to depart Tampa on Tuesday September 12 on a 4 day cruise to Cozumel.

 

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Carnival Freedom – September 9

Will depart Galveston on September 9 on a three port Western Caribbean cruise to Mahogany Bay, Belize and Cozumel.

 

Carnival Dream – September 10

Will depart New Orleans on September 10 to operate a three port Western Caribbean cruise to Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

 

Carnival Pride – September 10

Will depart Baltimore on September 10 on a cruise to Canada and visit Halifax and St. John. Given the significant itinerary deviation, guests may elect to cancel and receive a future cruise credit. Guests wishing to sail will receive a 25% future cruise credit based on the fare paid for this cruise.

 

Carnival Fascination – September 10

Will depart San Juan on Sunday, as scheduled. Itinerary details will be confirmed Saturday at 1:00 PM. If you are a Puerto Rico resident who was impacted by the storm, you may elect to cancel and receive a future cruise credit as long as documentation is provided.

 

Guests who sail on shortened cruises will receive a pro-rated refund of their cruise fare. Additionally, anyone who pre-purchased our beverage packages will also receive a pro-rated adjustment. These refunds will be to the original form of payment within three weeks. Pre-purchased Carnival Adventures for cancelled ports, as well as any taxes, fees and port expenses will be refunded to your onboard Sail & Sign account. Gratuities will also be adjusted to reflect the shortened duration.

 

We will continue to closely monitor Hurricane Irma’s forecasted track and provide further updates as needed. Please sign up for text alerts by texting the codes below to CRUISE (278473).

 

Carnival Conquest – CCL2

Carnival Glory – CCL3

Carnival Magic – CCL4

Carnival Vista – CCL6

Carnival Victory 9/11 – CCL8

Carnival Sensation 9/11 – CCL10

Carnival Freedom – CCL12

Carnival Dream – CCL13

Carnival Pride – CCL14

Carnival Fascination – CCL15

Carnival Paradise 9/11 – CCL16

 

We sincerely apologize for the disruption Hurricane Irma has caused and we look forward to welcoming our guests on board. We also want to apologize if you are experiencing long hold times at our contact center as many of our employees are preparing for Irma’s arrival.

 

Please join us in keeping our Caribbean friends, Carnival employees and those communities in Hurricane Irma’s path, in our thoughts and prayers

 

 

Stay safe everyone

 

#carnivalfamily

 

 

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Thanks. Just finished boarding up and am out the door. The traffic is bumper to bumper heading north. The problem with a hurricane is if you survive the storm you then have to live without electricity, water, cell phone, cable, internet for up to several weeks depending on the damage. Not fun.....On a good note this is the first time in 13 years that I have had to evacuate for a storm. Used to live in Maine and I will take hurricanes any day over blizzards. Just re booked our trip on the magic that was suppose to depart tomorrow and will go on the Halloween trip on the 28th. It was a very smooth process. I think Carnival has done a great job and I would not want to be in their war room trying to figure all of these cruise and ports out.

 

I live in Buffalo where we get blizzards all the time, and I HATE it. lol

 

Will be moving down South in about 5 years....

 

Again, stay safe!

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Carnival Fascination – September 10

Will depart San Juan on Sunday, as scheduled. Itinerary details will be confirmed Saturday at 1:00 PM. If you are a Puerto Rico resident who was impacted by the storm, you may elect to cancel and receive a future cruise credit as long as documentation is provided.

 

i wonder what kind of documentation they required. i guess they want a driver license to prove your address :confused:

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She shifted west! Go west young lady, and keep going.... !

 

 

 

Did you really just wish a catastrophic hurricane on the already reeling Gulf coast and/or Central America (Hurricane Katia/8.0 earthquake)???

 

No one wants this to impact their vacation or home, but...really?

 

 

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evandbob

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Did you really just wish a catastrophic hurricane on the already reeling Gulf coast and/or Central America (Hurricane Katia/8.0 earthquake)???

 

No one wants this to impact their vacation or home, but...really?

 

 

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just a small comment - Katia will affect Mexico, north east section above the Yucatan and below Texas. No where near Central America which consists of Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Belize, Guatamala and Honduras.

 

Even more technical, Mexico is actually in North America, same as the USA and Canada. The eartquake was in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's southwest coast, technically North America.

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Thanks. Just finished boarding up and am out the door. The traffic is bumper to bumper heading north. The problem with a hurricane is if you survive the storm you then have to live without electricity, water, cell phone, cable, internet for up to several weeks depending on the damage. Not fun.....On a good note this is the first time in 13 years that I have had to evacuate for a storm. Used to live in Maine and I will take hurricanes any day over blizzards. Just re booked our trip on the magic that was suppose to depart tomorrow and will go on the Halloween trip on the 28th. It was a very smooth process. I think Carnival has done a great job and I would not want to be in their war room trying to figure all of these cruise and ports out.

Not sure where in FL you are but some friends of mine left Disney yesterday. Orlando to Chattanooga TN took them just under 20 hours. “All hotels booked up between Orlando and Chattanooga. It looks like the apocalypse out here... thousands of people lined up on the sides of the interstate. At least 200-300 cars at every truck stop or gas station that still has gas."

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People should check hotels that are more than a mile from the highway. There are a dozen hotels here that have availability tonight and through the weekend. We're about 10 miles from I-75 between Atlanta and Chattanooga.

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