Splendor check in. Who is going on Splendor and when?

[Beau222]

News Shows Splendor has had a major engine fire and is now operating off emergency power awaiting to be towed back to San Diego. Expecting the tow operation to last 24 hours. Carnival says passengers are staying onboard even though some items are at minimal operation.

[katlady]

Wow I don't not expect that. This is the second ship I have cruised on to catch fire. I also sailed the Star Princess before part of the ship caught fire. Here is a link to the news story. I glad to here no one was injuried.
Here is the good thing for the passengers on board.

Carnival says passengers will receive a full refund for the cruise and would be reimbursed for transportation costs. Passengers also will get a credit for a future cruise equal to the amount paid for the current trip, Carnival said

Fire onboard, ocean liner towed to Calif. - UPI.com

[Moiraine]

I feel sorry for that crew. In the past few weeks there have been a couple of medical evacs, one of them being a crew member. Then there was the crew member who jumped to his death, and now this. I bet the crew is ready to go to another ship. I hope the Splendor gets fixed and is back in action soon.

[Thoth]

At least the toilets are now reportably working.
Just what would one do if all the toilets quit ?
Drink bottled water ? check !
eat cold food ? check !
get around by flashlight ? check
hold it for 24 hours ? NO WAY !

[Moiraine]

Yeah, that would be one smelly ship real quick.

[Thoth]

Originally Posted by Moiraine

Yeah, that would be one smelly ship real quick.

the most logical thing one think of is the rail. head for the railings around the life boats which are suspended over the water. let it fly !

[Manuel]

Originally Posted by Thoth

the most logical thing one think of is the rail. head for the railings around the life boats which are suspended over the water. let it fly !

I actually did that at night on the USS William Weigel, when I was sailing to Vietnam.

TM

[katlady]

Originally Posted by Thoth

the most logical thing one think of is the rail. head for the railings around the life boats which are suspended over the water. let it fly !

I would have trouble getting my leg that high. Sometimes being female is a bummer. You guys can let it fly when ever. We don't have the chioce.

[Moiraine]

lmao! As katlady mentioned, that would work better for you guys.

[Thoth]

You ladies do seem to be at a disadvantage during certain ..."emergencies"
We guys can be like that dog at the fire hydrant.

[Moiraine]

Guess sometimes it's better to be a guy!

[huffca]

I'm booked on the Carnival Splendor October 23rd 2011 for a Richard Simmons Cruise to Lose... Can't wait. Not at all afraid of the ship. Although it is havig some bad luck. Last december my friends family was n her and the captain backed it into the dock at one of the Mexico ports. They had to wait for the hole in the ship to be fixed before they could continue the cruise. ... I think the ship needs to be blessed by a priest. :-)

[Thoth]

I am pleased in the classy way most of the passengers responded. Most proclaim they were treated well...considering the circumstances. There was those in the media looking for someone to say..." I hate cruise ships...I hate Carnival...and I'll never go on another ship"
So far the media's naysayers have been disappointed by these Splendor guest who defend the ship and her crew.

[Moiraine]

I am so glad that the press got the short end of the stick this time.

[Andude2]

I got the dreaded email this morning!!

Cruises canceled through Jan 09, 2011's departure.

[addicted2]

I'm not a Carnival cruiser but am shocked to find out that the Splendor will be out of service for 2 months. Must have been more damage than what they have released. I do feel sorry for those already booked because there aren't to many options when sailing out of California. Sounds like they are going to leave her in San Diego to do the repairs. What an unfortunate incident and what a blow to Carnivals image and profits.

[Moiraine]

Originally Posted by Andude2

I got the dreaded email this morning!!

Cruises canceled through Jan 09, 2011's departure.

I'm really sorry.

[Thoth]

Originally Posted by katlady

I had to go back a few pages to find the list. It's been a while since it's been updated. A New Years cruise sounds like a lot of fun wish I was going.

Updated list
Securityman 10/24/10 Hanging out on the lido deck
Denise & R&S 10/31/10 Needs to get packing.
Bob M 11/28/10
Pez Lori 12/5/10
Briguy 12/26/10 Back on the list. Welcome back.
Andude2 1/9/11
Brina 1/16/11
Superkid 1/23/11
dblws 01/30/11
Lollylew 6/?/12

To Bob M, Pez Lori, Briguy, & Andude Good luck to you and I'm sorry about the abrupt change in plans. You should be able to sail on another cruise those weeks. Hopefully Carnival will be most accommodating.

[Haoie]

Well I was due on Dec 12, sucks to be me!

I've rebooked for the Paradise, Dec 13-17. It's shorter, older, and a lot more expensive.

But at least I'm still going on my first cruise!

[Andude2]

Well! Just got off the phone with Carnival. SUPER nice and very helpful getting me re-booked. I spent probably 30-35 minutes on the phone with a great CSR, Alexandria, and she told me some stories of the affected people. Such an experience!

At any rate - whoever is in charge of the list, go ahead and add me back on for the July 03, 2011 sailing! Anybody else going??

Andy

[Thoth]

Originally Posted by Haoie

But at least I'm still going on my first cruise!

That's true !

[Thoth]

Originally Posted by Andude2

Well! Just got off the phone with Carnival. SUPER nice and very helpful getting me re-booked. I spent probably 30-35 minutes on the phone with a great CSR, Alexandria, and she told me some stories of the affected people. Such an experience!

At any rate - whoever is in charge of the list, go ahead and add me back on for the July 03, 2011 sailing! Anybody else going??

Andy

That's good news.

[raggedyann6]

I went on the 4 night paradise cruise in March and loved the ship. I am going on the Splendor in late March. The Paradise was nice because unlike the Triumph there were not a lot of smoking venues.

[Thoth]

Looks like Brina, Superkid, and dblws also had their cruises canceled.
Good luck to you and may Carnival make it up to you !

[Moiraine]

That's too bad. I hope the Splendor is up and in running order as soon as possbile. I've been sitting here with my frozen toes wishing I could go back and do Rhythms of the Night again.

[jamcq]

My husband, daughter, two kids and a couple of friends are sailing on Sept 22nd. I am way to excited...I love to cruise to anywhere anytime. Can't wait till I can start packing. Is there countdown clocks on this website?

[Moiraine]

I doubt if there is any more as the place was supposed to close over a year ago. Some of us still come here because we love the place. I hope that you enjoy your cruise.

[jamcq]

Leaving Sept 22nd 2018 on the Splendor. First time on Splendor and first time to Mexico...what is everyone's favorite shore things are a must do.

[Moiraine]

It depends on where in Mexico you are going? If Cozumel, Passion is a nice day at the beach, or you could go to the mainland and visit the ruins at Tulum.

[68sportfury]