Attn people sailing on the Feb. 4th Pride: We are stuck onboard!!!

[Elaine515]

Sorry to hear that it is indeed true BUT...... you need to make the best of it.... good luck in finding a hotel room, try to sightsee while in LA, make the best of it and be really thankful that the ship is not leaving out of Miami.... SUPERBOWL WEEKEND.... not a Hotel Room in site for miles and miles and miles.

 

 

It could have been worse :(

[Vectorboy]

LAX Hilton booked...

 

I'm not 100% convinced that this cruise is a go...sort of expecting a call. They must be pretty sure they can fix the problem in short order.

[Wennfred]

We just got off the phone with CCL. Cruise is now 6 days. $200pp for hotels and meals, a 50$ shipboard credit and a 15% refund on the cruise.

 

VB

 

 

Im glad you are getting that much, but I doubt they will leave Monday night. A ship thats stuck on 10 knots has a serious problem.

 

Fred

[TravelingSmurf]

UPDATE:

As of now, there has not been much change. The captain said that the problem can NOT be fixed. I am not sure what that means for the next cruise. As of now, we are still due in at about 3:00-4:00 am Monday morning. We will be arriving at the San Pedro terminal instead of the Long Beach terminal. They said they will provide transportation back to Long Beach for us.

They also said we will be able to watch the Super Bowl onboard. Plus, we are “in for a big treat”. I know John Tesh is on board, so I am praying the “treat” is not a concert by him. Sorry John Tesh fans!!

It seems the ship is 50/50. 50% of the people are enjoying another day at sea, and the other 50% is complaining about EVERYTHING!! It could be worse; we could be the next ones to sail!! I really hope the next cruise won’t be affected to bad. I really do hope they can fix it.

They said there is enough food, and we brought our own booze, so we are doing just fine!

Anyway, that is about all I know for now. If anything major changes, I will try and update.

Cari

[Wennfred]

We will be arriving at the San Pedro terminal instead of the Long Beach terminal.

 

San Pedro Ship Yard, they have a Hydro lift to lift boats over the water, its like an elevator. Like I said before, bad motor pod. The Spirit damaged hers in Alaska about 2 years ago and had to have it replaced.

 

The 4th Feb cruise will most likely be cancelled, I hope they do fix it thou.

 

THANKS for the Update, keep them coming.

 

Todd Shipyard in San Pedros, they have a 12,000-ton syncrolift, not sure if that can lift a cruiseship, its mainly used for Naval ships, Distroyers and Frigates.

 

Fred

[zaandam_2]

thanks to the OP for getting the news out.

 

bummer for the next group. i hope people are able to salvage something of their vacations.

 

there's the queen mary hotel in longbeach - at least you'd be on a ship...

[Snoozeman]

We just got off the phone with CCL. Cruise is now 6 days. $200pp for hotels and meals, a 50$ shipboard credit and a 15% refund on the cruise.

 

VB

 

Seems generous. Hope you get 6 good days!

[Wennfred]

there's the queen mary hotel in longbeach - at least you'd be on a ship...

 

No way man, there are some pissed off ghost on that ship:confused:

[Iggipolka]

OMG..that would so suck if the Feb 4th cruise was canceled. If that was my cruise, I'd just cry and cry and cry!:(

[MamaParrotHead]

No way man, there are some pissed off ghost on that ship:confused:

 

Was that a "tongue in cheek" comment, or do you have a good ghost story to tell? :)

 

So sorry to those next pax waiting for the Pride. Fingers crossed!

[Wennfred]

Was that a "tongue in cheek" comment, or do you have a good ghost story to tell? :) !

 

Mama, they even have a Ghost tour !!! Click on this Link: http://www.ghostsandlegends.com/

[MamaParrotHead]

I've heard lots of people on here staying there...and they KNOW it's haunted? NOT ME. I love to watch all the shows and movies, hear the stories, but I wouldn't stay in a haunted place if they paid ME, LOL.

 

Have you stayed there, Fred?

[Wennfred]

Have you stayed there, Fred?

 

You couldnt get me to stay there either, not even a free Cruise !!!:confused:

I stay far over at The Coast Hotel :)

[MinnesotaCruiserz]

Our 3/4/07 cruise, we are staying at the QM the night before. I'll hang out with the ghosts! Maybe I'll have a beer with him/her.

 

MNC

[Wennfred]

Mommy2Maddy~N~Nathaniel, Whats the current Location of the ship? where abouts off the coast of Mexico??

 

Fred

[MamaParrotHead]

Our 3/4/07 cruise, we are staying at the QM the night before. I'll hang out with the ghosts! Maybe I'll have a beer with him/her.

 

MNC

 

You must report back if you hear/see/experience anything freaky! LOL :p

[MamaParrotHead]

But does Carnival pay for those needing to reschedule flights (not booked with them)?

[zaandam_2]

click here to see the current location

 

and there's no such thing as ghosts :rolleyes:

[Wennfred]

She has a long ways go to!!! Currently off the Tip of Isla Natividad.

[darladelight]

But does Carnival pay for those needing to reschedule flights (not booked with them)?

 

I was wondering the same thiing

[Wennfred]

I was wondering the same thiing

 

Travel insurance should cover this. But not sure.

[Mom23Girls]

I talked with them and they said they were just covering hotels, not meals. Where is a good, nice, fun place to stay in LA?

[TracersQQ]

But does Carnival pay for those needing to reschedule flights (not booked with them)?

 

I came across this on Carnival's website.

 

"If you had air transportation scheduled for Sunday and purchased the air from Carnival, our air/sea department will change your flight to Monday and advise you of the new schedule. If you purchased independent air transportation, Carnival will reimburse up to $200 per person in change fees / additional air costs."

[CalgonCruiser]

Carnival Paradise port is Long Beach....leaves Mon Feb 5 to Fri Feb 9, maybe they have so open cabins. Just a thought.

 

Good luck to all !

[dbcruzin]

I can't find squat on CCL's site.:rolleyes: