Showing posts with label Cruises Sailing From Norfolk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cruises Sailing From Norfolk. Show all posts

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Carnival Splendor to Return to Norfolk, Virginia 2015

 
Carnival Cruises' Carnival Splendor to Resume Cruises from Norfolk, Virginia in 2015


Carnival Splendor will operate a series of two- to seven-day voyages, including a week-long cruise to Bermuda, from the Port of Norfolk in 2015.  The 3,006-passenger Carnival Splendor is the newest and largest “Fun Ship” ever to operate from the historic Virginia port.
   
Carnival Splendor’s Norfolk program will kick off in May 2015 and will encompass a wide range of itinerary choices, including:
  • A value-packed two-day cruise departing May 16, 2015
  • Three, five-day Bahamas cruises calling at Nassau and Freeport, departing May 11, May 18, and October 12, 2015
  • A six-day Bahamas cruise calling at the private Bahamian island of Half Moon Cay, as well as Nassau and Freeport, departing October 17, 2015
  • A seven-day Bermuda cruise departing October 23, 2015 that features a three-day call in Bermuda
These voyages from Norfolk provide a wide variety of convenient and affordable cruise options featuring tropical destinations throughout The Bahamas and Bermuda where guests can relax on beautiful beaches, enjoy excellent dining, shopping and sightseeing opportunities, and visit centuries-old landmarks and attractions.


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Friday, July 5, 2013

New York, Boston and Norfolk Lose Ship As Carnival Cruises' Announces Carnival Glory to Relocate to Miami Year-Round.

Carnival Cruises' Carnival Glory to Sail from Miami in 2014
Carnival Cruise Lines has announced that the Carnival Glory will sail from  Miami Year-round starting November 2013.

The changes are being driven by new fuel emissions regulations which go into effect, that require ships operating in US and Canadian Territorial waters to burn a special low-sulfur emission fuel.  The special, low emission fuel is not readily available in large quantities and is very expensive. Many cruise lines are fitting their ships with 2 sets of fuel tanks so they can consume the low-sulfur fuel when in terratorial waters and cut over the to lower cost, fuel when deep sea cruising.

The retrofitting of fuel tanks is currently not planned for the Carnival Glory. Since her itineraries from Boston and New York keep her in territorial waters for most of the voyage, the cost to operate on these itineraries will significantly increase.

The Carnival Glory's previously announced 2014 itineraries had her sailing from Boston to Canada on 4 and 5 day cruises until mid-summer and then relocated to New York for 4, 5 and 7-day cruises to New England and/or Canada. Finally heading south in October to Norfolk for a short series of cruises. For Norfolk, this is particularly bad news because the Carnival Glory is the only cruise ship to regularly call at the Port of Norfolk.

Reports out of Boston and Norfolk are stating that legislators are appealing for an exemption for Carnival Cruises to operate the Carnival Glory on the previously announced itineraries. It is unclear whether Carnival would reconsider if they were to receive a temporary exemption.

As of now the Carnival Glory will not be returning to Boston, New York or Norfolk in 2014.

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Friday, January 25, 2013

Carnival Expands Alcohol Package to Additional Ships and Private Island.

Carnival Cruise Lines has again expanded its "test" of the Cheers! all-you-can-drink alcohol packages, this time to the private island of Half Moon Cay as well.



The Cheers Package - allows up to 15 drink daily from a from a wide selection of wines, beers and spirits, as well as sodas and nonalcoholic frozen cocktails for $42.95 per person/per day, plus 15 percent gratuity. A package MUST be purchased for each (and all) adults sharing a cabin over the age of 21. As part of the package, bottled water is available at a 25 percent discount.

Ships included in the program include the: Carnival Glory (Sailing from Boston, New York and Norfolk),  Carnival Miracle (Sailing From New York), Carnival Pride (Sailing From Baltimore), and the Carnival Splendor (Sailing From New York) .

For additional details and restrictions, please check the Carnival Website.


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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Carnival Cruise Lines Institutes Gift Card

Carnival Cruise Line Institutes Gift Card Program.

Just in time for the holidays, Carnival Cruise Lines has launched its first-ever gift card program – a pre-paid card that can be used as payment toward a “Fun Ship” vacation or a variety of shipboard purchases.
            Available online at www.carnivalgiftcards.com or on board Carnival’s ships, the cards are ideal for any occasion – from weddings and graduations to birthdays and anniversaries – offering consumers flexibility and convenience in their vacation purchases.  The cards can be pre-loaded with funds ranging from a minimum of $10 to a maximum of $1,000.
            “What better gift for friends and family than the gift of fun and great memories?” said Gus Antorcha, Carnival’s senior vice president of guest commerce.  “These new gift cards are convenient and easy to use and can be applied either toward the purchase of a cruise or a wide variety of cruise-related experiences such as a relaxing spa treatment, an exciting shore excursion or a delectable meal in one of our specialty restaurants, to name a few.”
            The Carnival Gift Card is simple to use – it may be applied online via the dedicated web site using the 16-digit card number, redeemed by calling 1-800-CARNIVAL or used like cash on board as payment toward guests’ “Sail & Sign” shipboard account.

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Friday, November 30, 2012

Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Glory Emerges from Refit

Carnival Cruises - Carnival Glory Emerges from Major Refit.
Carnival Cruises - Carnival Glory Emerges from Major Refit.
 
The Carnival Glory returned to service on 11/15/2012 following an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation that added an array of exciting on-board spaces, from a new burger venue developed by Food Network personality Guy Fieri and a pair of tropics-inspired poolside watering holes to a “cocktail pharmacy”-themed lounge called the Alchemy Bar. 
 
Carnival Glory’s new dining, bar and entertainment options are part of Fun Ship 2.0, a $500 million product enhancement initiative that is being rolled out across the Carnival fleet. 

Following a special three-day cruise from Miami to Nassau that departed later on 11/15, Carnival Glory will launch a winter schedule of seven-day Caribbean voyages beginning Nov. 18.  In June 2013, the ship will reposition to Boston for a series of four- and five-day Canada voyages before heading to New York for four- to seven-day Canada/New England departures through October.

Here’s a rundown of the many new features added to the Carnival Glory during its two-week dry dock:

  • Guy’s Burger Joint, a complimentary poolside venue offering fresh-made burgers, hand-cut fries and innovative toppings and condiments created by Food Network personality and chef Guy Fieri
  • BlueIguana Cantina, a free-of-charge Mexican cantina with authentic tacos and burritos that can be personalized by diners at an extensive salsa and toppings bar
  • Alchemy Bar, a cocktail “pharmacy” where highly trained mixologists create custom cocktails using interesting flavors and ingredients
  • EA SPORTS Bar, an interactive sports bar where patrons can view live action, play popular EA SPORTS video games and keep up with the latest scores on the 24/7 sports ticker
  • RedFrog Rum Bar, a poolside Caribbean-themed watering hole offering a variety of the region’s top rums and beers, which are enjoyed in a laid back island-infused atmosphere
  • BlueIguana Tequila Bar, a friendly rival to the RedFrog Rum Bar, this lively and engaging poolside bar specializes in frozen cocktails and Mexican beers, in a fun and festive environment
  • The Punchliner Comedy Club & Punchliner Comedy Brunch Presented by George Lopez, who is taking Carnival’s popular comedy offerings to the next level with hilarious, side-splitting comedians and a humorous twist on the traditional mid-morning culinary feast
  • Cherry On Top, which celebrates the joys of simple indulgences with bins of bulk candy, fun fanciful gifts and novelties, custom apparel and more
 
·         Hasbro, The Game Show and Playlist Productions will also be added to Carnival Glory over the next several weeks. Hasbro, The Game Show makes guests the stars of the show through larger-than-life adaptations of the company’s iconic board games, while Playlist Productions is a dramatic retooling of Carnival’s legendary revues that combines captivating live performances with high-tech LED staging and special effects that set a new standard in seagoing productions.

 
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Saturday, October 27, 2012

Sandy Continues to Create Havoc For Cruise Passengers - More Below

Here are the updates that were found on impacted cruise line's websites:


Princess Cruises Update.


Caribbean Princess
Voyage B237
4-day cruise
Updated as of October 26, 2012 at 10pm PDT


We look forward to welcoming our passengers onboard Saturday.   As we previously communicated, we made the decision to cancel our call to Bermuda to avoid the worst of the storm with predicted strong winds and high swells. While we make every effort to sail our itineraries as originally planned, the safety and security of our passengers and crew is our highest priority and this decision, while disappointing, is necessary.
We currently expect that we will enjoy a call to Boston, Massachusetts during this cruise. The exact timing of our call will be confirmed once passengers are onboard and is dependent upon weather conditions.  The Shore Excursions team will have information on tour descriptions, times, and prices available at the Shore Excursions Desk once the timing of the call is determined.
For those who purchased Princess Vacation Protection and would like to review their options, please contact your travel agent or Princess for additional information. We have limited availability on other ships and itineraries.
For those passengers who are driving to the pier, we have been advised that the parking area at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is prone to flooding. For our passengers who were planning to drive and park at the pier, it is strongly recommended that instead of parking at the pier you make alternative arrangements.
We will continue to provide updates on Princess.com as more information becomes available.


Emerald Princess
Voyage E229
12-day cruise
Updated as of October 27, 2012 at Noon PDT


Passengers joined Emerald Princess yesterday in Quebec to begin their 12-day cruise ending in Ft. Lauderdale on November 7.
Due to the presence of Hurricane Sandy and the impact it will have on the New England area, the port calls to Bar Harbor, Boston and Newport R have been cancelled. Port calls to Port Saguenay and Corner Brook have been added.
The revised itinerary is as follows:

Saturday October 27          Quebec               depart 6:00pm
Sunday October 28           Port Saguenay      7:00am - 4:00pm
Monday October 29           at Sea
Tuesday October 30           Corner Brook       8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday October 31      Sydney                 7:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday November 1         Halifax                 7:00am - 4:00pm
Friday November 2             at Sea
Saturday November 3         New York           7:15am - 5:00pm
Sunday November 4           at Sea
Monday November 5         Charleston             9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday November 6         at Sea
Wednesday November 7    Ft. Lauderdale      7:00am

From Royal Caribbean's Website



Tropical Weather Update

October 27, 2012
10:00 a.m. E.S.T


Royal Caribbean International continues to closely monitor the path and progress of Hurricane Sandy to ensure guests enjoy safe and comfortable cruises, and to make certain our ships steer clear of the storm.  The safety of our guests and crew is always our foremost concern.

Monarch of the Seas

Due to high winds caused by Hurricane Sandy, Monarch of the Seas' departure from Port Canaveral, Florida, continues to be delayed.  Unfortunately, due to the delayed departure, and the time and speed needed, the ship will be unable to call on Freeport, Bahamas.  Also, because of our need to prepare CocoCay, Bahamas, for the weather impact, Monarch of the Seas will not call on CocoCay.   Once the ship is able to depart Port Canaveral, it will head out to calm waters.

Enchantment of the Seas

Enchantment of the Seas will be unable to call on Kings Wharf, Bermuda, as originally scheduled.  Instead, the ship sailed out to sea in an effort to try to find the calmest seas possible.

Jewel of the Seas

Given Hurricane Sandy's current location and projected path, it is likely that Jewel of the Seas' itinerary will be impacted. We will continue to monitor the storm and provide guests sailing on Jewel of the Seas this Sunday, October 28, with additional information on their itinerary once the board the ship tomorrow.

Explorer of the Seas

We encourage guests sailing on Explorer of the Seas on Sunday, October 28, continue to monitor this website for any additional updates. 

Norwegian Cruise Line's Website


Hurricane Sandy Update

Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 5 pm ET

At Norwegian Cruise Line, the safety and security of our guests and crew is of the utmost importance. Therefore, the company is closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Sandy and is modifying the following itineraries:

Norwegian Jewel will embark guests in New York as scheduled tomorrow, Sunday, October 28.

The US Coast Guard has advised that it will close the Port of New York as of 6 pm Sunday, October 28. Therefore, Norwegian Gem’s arrival in New York on Monday, October 29 will be delayed and the ship will remain at sea. The Coast Guard has not yet determined when it will re-open the Port of New York. Therefore, guests scheduled to sail on Norwegian Gem’s October 29 sailing are asked to continue to check ncl.com for the latest updates and information. We expect an update on the ship’s arrival and departure times on Sunday evening.

Norwegian Dawn will cancel its call to Portland, Maine on Tuesday, October 30 and instead stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Monday, October 29 from 10 am to 8 pm.

Guests on board impacted Norwegian ships will be kept up to date by the ship’s Captain.

We appreciate our guests’ understanding
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Carnival Cruises

HURRICANE SANDY UPDATE – 3:00PM
We continue monitoring the forecasted path of Hurricane Sandy and keeping in close contact with port officials.  As always the safety of our guests and crew is our number one concern and our ships will maintain a safe distance from the storm at all times.

CARNIVAL MIRACLE – 10/29/12 DEPARTURE NOW SCHEDULED TO DEPART SUNDAY 10/28/12

The port is expected to be closed on Monday.  In an effort to continue with the cruise and keep safely away from the storm, the cruise will now depart on Sunday, October 28.  Check-in is scheduled from 2:00PM to 5:00PM, and sailing is set for 6:00 PM from Pier 90. 
Due to the short notice, we were unable to reschedule the delivery of our supplies (food, beverages, etc.) that was planned for Monday.  Unfortunately, we will need to change our itinerary so that we can receive our provisions at the first port.

Below is the revised itinerary:
Day      Port of Call                                Arrive                        Depart       
Sun      New York, NY                                                             6:00 PM
Mon     Fun Day @ Sea
Tue      Fun Day @ Sea         
Wed     Port Canaveral, FL                  7:00 AM                   6:00 PM 
Thu      Nassau, The Bahamas       11:00 AM                   8:00 PM
Fri        Fun Day @ Sea
Sat       Grand Turk                                8:00 AM                   5:00 PM
Sun      Fun Day @ Sea
Mon     Fun Day @ Sea
Tue      New York, NY                           8:00 AM

Guests who sail will be treated to complimentary gratuities for the extra day and will be reimbursed for any additional parking expenses at the port.


CARNIVAL GLORY – 10/28/12 DEPARTURE HAS BEEN CANCELED Due to the storm, high winds and tidal flooding are expected in the Norfolk area.  The Norfolk cruise terminal is positioned behind a major flood gate in the city which will likely close during the day tomorrow.  When this happens, there will be no access to the cruise terminal. 
We are sorry to say that we have no alternative but to cancel the 10/28 cruise.  Refunds will be processed to the original form of payment within the next 2 weeks.
We know how much our guests were looking forward to this getaway and regret the disappointment this has caused.  We look forward to welcoming you on board on another Fun Ship in the near future.

CARNIVAL PRIDE – 10/28/12 DEPARTURE The current cruise will be returning this evening at 8:00PM and debarking guests this evening.  The 10/28 cruise will sail tomorrow as scheduled. 

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Carnival Glory Norfolk Cruise Update

Carnival Glory - Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Glory - Carnival Cruise Line
Hurricane Sandy has resulted in further changes for Carnival Cruises Carnival Glory.

CARNIVAL GLORY - 10/28/12 DEPARTURE:The Carnival Glory is returning early from its current cruise on Saturday.  Embarkation for the Carnival Glory is still scheduled for Sunday, October 28 in Norfolk. 


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Friday, October 26, 2012

Norwegian Jewel Makes an Unexpected Call in Norfolk

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel Makes an Unexpected stop In Norfolk Virginia
Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel Makes an Unexpected stop In Norfolk Virginia


Due to Hurricane Sandy, Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel will arrive in Norfolk Today. The call in Norfolk, replaces a planned call in Nassau on Thursday.

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Hurricane Sandy Impacts Northeast Cruise Ships

Hurricane Sandy Impacting Cruise Schedules
Hurricane Sandy Impacting Cruise Schedules
 
Hurricane Sandy is causing cruise lines to move their passenger out of the track of the approaching storm. The Storm is currently located off the coast of Southern Florida and is expected to move up the coast and potentially making landfall near New Jersey, Sunday Thru Tuesday, of next week.

New York cruise ships already impacted by the storm includes the Norwegian Jewel, which was supposed to call in Nassau today is steaming toward Norfolk, Virginia and expected to arrive in New York Sunday ahead of the storm.

Norwegian Gem will cancel its call in Samana, Dominican Republic, on Friday, and will proceed to New York scheduled to arrive on Monday. The Norwegian Gem, which is on a 9-Day Eastern Caribbean cruise, will be heading to New York behind the storm.

The New York-based Carnival Miracle will miss scheduled calls at St. Thomas and Grand Turk, remaining at sea and arriving in back in the Big Apple on Monday.

Out of Baltimore, the Carnival Pride is hugging the Florida Coastline heading to Baltimore skipping a scheduled stop in Port Canaveral.

The Carnival Glory, out of Norfolk, skipped a call in Nassau today and instead remained at sea. The Carnival Glory is expected to arrive back in Norfolk on Sunday.

No schedule modifications have been announced for this weekend's sailing, but changes are expected.

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Saturday, October 13, 2012

Carnival Glory Heading to Norfolk, Virginia

Carnival Cruises Carnival Glory Fall Sailings From Norfolk, Virginia
Carnival Cruises Carnival Glory Fall Sailings From Norfolk, Virginia
Today Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Glory left New York mid-afternoon without passengers. The ship was repositioning from New York to Norfolk, Virginia. Currently at 11:00 PM, she is off the coast of Rohoboth Beach, Delaware sailing at 19.5 knots.

The Carnival Glory is expect to arrive in Norfolk, tomorrow, Sunday 10/14 and sail the same day on a 6-Day cruise to Nassau and Freeport in the Bahamas.

She will sail on a short series of cruises to the Bahamas and nowhere from Norfolk before settling into the Miami cruise scene for the winter.

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