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Well we just left out of Pt. Canaveral on a cruise to nowhere. According to our Cruise Director we have approx 2000 on board. A lot of people took Carnival up on their offer of the $100.00 on board credit and the 50% off a future cruise deal. It was a beautiful day in Cocoa Beach area. Also I understand a lot of last minute bookings from the locals that had to evacuate.

 

We were told upon boarding that it may be Tuesday before we make it back into port. We will know more on Saturday evening.

 

Ship looks great and the crew more friendly than ever. The shoreside group was running low on checkin associates so they had the crew helping out. When we topped the escalator we were greeted by some of the dining room waiters who were directing everyone around. The Casino Manager did our check in and did a great job also.

 

The RCI ship came in one day early and then headed out just ahead of us without passengers. Both Carnival and Disney left out with passengers.

 

Well time to run for now. Will post later on how things are going. Hope all those dealing with Francis are ok.

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Seas are a little rough due to the winds. Not sure what direction we are sailing but the Captain did tell us that tonight will be windy. People on here are in good spirits and everyone is having fun. For some reason I find the crew on this ship to be some of the best and I am making that statement after only being on the ship for six hours.

 

The Disney ship is sailing right along our side.

 

Will post tomorrow on how things are going.

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Well we just left out of Pt. Canaveral on a cruise to nowhere. According to our Cruise Director we have approx 2000 on board. A lot of people took Carnival up on their offer of the $100.00 on board credit and the 50% off a future cruise deal. It was a beautiful day in Cocoa Beach area. Also I understand a lot of last minute bookings from the locals that had to evacuate.

 

Just curious about what kind of price the last minute people got. Let us know if you get an opportunity to find out. It may well have been cheaper than driving and finding a hotel.:cool:

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Cruisingator2 good to see your post. I am allways amazed at the info I can find on thease boards!! I know a couple that are newlyweds on your cruise. They are an older couple, she is one on the sweetest people I know. I am hoping you all have a great cruise! Carnival seems to be trying hard to please everyone. That would be cool to get a longer cruise, it what we all ALLWAYS dream of!!!!!!!;) :D

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Cruisingator2 good to see your post. I am allways amazed at the info I can find on thease boards!! I know a couple that are newlyweds on your cruise. They are an older couple, she is one on the sweetest people I know. I am hoping you all have a great cruise! Carnival seems to be trying hard to please everyone. That would be cool to get a longer cruise, it what we all ALLWAYS dream of!!!!!!!;) :D

Are their names Pat and Joe from Conyers? If so they were chosen in the Not sot Newlywed game today. They were pretty funny and they actually won.

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Sounds like a great cruise and maybe an extra day, some dreams do come true!

 

Looking forward to your updates, How do you like the Fantasy? She was our first cruise and we loved her!

Judy, this is my fouth time on the Fantasy and she still looks great after her major refurb last fall.

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Just wanted to thank you for keeping us up on the Fantasy cruise. We (4 of us) were supposed to be sailing with you, but had to cancel due to Frances. We live in (or near the storm's path - depending on what the weather people tell us), so had to stay home to board up our home. At least I can live the cruise vicariously through your reports.

 

Thanks - and keep them coming!

 

Stay safe - Bonnie

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Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is them!!!!!!!!! You made my day I was worring about them!! I love it they won the Newlywed game!:) I am so excited I can't hardly type.:eek: Pat has had alot of sad things in her life for the last couple of years, this is a new begining for her. We are so happy for her and sounds like honeymoon is going good. She is a sweetheart!!

 

So glad they found you some sunshine today. Do you have any idea where you are?

Again I am allways amazed at the info on thease boards!!!!!! It is so nice of you to keep us posted. Wishing you smooth sailing and more sunny skys!

Thank you!!!!!!!!!

Mary

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Hi demos,

 

Pop into the role call for the cruise. Its been very quiet!!

Wondered where you had disappeared to. Are you going to join masq and everyone for a drink on board. Let us know what your up to and plans for the trip.

 

Caz

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Just curious about what kind of price the last minute people got. Let us know if you get an opportunity to find out. It may well have been cheaper than driving and finding a hotel.:cool:

Dan, the one guy that we spoke with that had to evacuate had already called a hotel and the price was going to be $600.00 for three nights for two rooms at a hotel plus that did not include what he would to have paid for food for his family of five. Carnival called with a deal for this cruise and the cost was only $90.00 per person. Ot a bad deal at all. He stated that Carnival had 1200 to cancel.

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Just wanted to thank you for keeping us up on the Fantasy cruise. We (4 of us) were supposed to be sailing with you, but had to cancel due to Frances. We live in (or near the storm's path - depending on what the weather people tell us), so had to stay home to board up our home. At least I can live the cruise vicariously through your reports.

 

Thanks - and keep them coming!

 

Stay safe - Bonnie

Boobooboo, sorry you had to miss the cruise. Hopefully you can reschedule for a future date. We were almost in Orlando when Carnival called to say that we could cancel or the other options available. Our biggest concern was the condition of the port when we returned. The parking lot is an easy area to flood but we went ahead and took the chance. I have friends and family that are dealing with Frances now. Some live in Vero Beach and they have moved to my sisters in the west coast area above Tampa and also have friends in Lakeland.

 

Carnvial told us that we would have the Weather Channel on during the cruise but so far we only have had it once which was yesterday for about two hours. Needless to say Carnival is making some money off of the internet on this cruise.

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