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steeplechase
First Class Passenger
Member # 4056

posted 06-07-2012 08:46 PM

We are booked on Carnival Destiny on Febuary 4th 2013 for a TransAtlantic crossing.Our sail time is 11:59pm.Why would this be our sail time? Is it because we ar so far out? Or Maybe because it's not a regular route so they have yet to assign a sailing time? Would anybody know what kind of weather to expect? I am hoping for some ruff seas as every cruise I have ever took has been like a bath tub. Thanks for any input. Keith

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Michael534
First Class Passenger
Member # 2953

posted 06-07-2012 09:02 PM

My guess is that your sail time is 11:59pm so that you would be sailing on the 4th and not the 5th. Don't know what you mean by "so far out",though. You didn't mention departure or destination ports.
And I would also guess that you will be in for more that a cruise in a bath tub in Feb. Of course that would depend on your route and ports.
Regardless, it sounds like a wonderful trip. I envy you.

Michael

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steeplechase
First Class Passenger
Member # 4056

posted 06-07-2012 09:08 PM

Michael I want a glass breaking ride! Boarding times ar 8;oopm until 10:00pm sailing at 12:00midnight. Should be interesting we got a great room.

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Michael534
First Class Passenger
Member # 2953

posted 06-07-2012 10:12 PM

You sound like the perfect travel partner! Ha

Like the old Cunard ads used to say, "Getting There Is Half The Fun!"

Michael

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avalon1025
First Class Passenger
Member # 5383

posted 06-08-2012 05:04 PM

Is the the crossing on the way to her refit into Carnival Sunshine?

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avalon1025
First Class Passenger
Member # 5383

posted 06-08-2012 05:07 PM

Could they need the time to load provisions to start the conversion to Sunshine during her TA?

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steeplechase
First Class Passenger
Member # 4056

posted 06-08-2012 10:08 PM

Hey I forgot that she was getting a name change too! Our first stop is Spain.

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nathan
First Class Passenger
Member # 720

posted 06-12-2012 10:01 AM

I'm sure the 11:59 departure time is to avoid having to pay for an overnight birthing. We once did a Mother's Day overnight cruise on QE2. They told us on board that it was cheaper to sail around for the night than to stay in port overnight.

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steeplechase
First Class Passenger
Member # 4056

posted 06-12-2012 06:40 PM

Whatever happens I will report here on Cruise Talk. We have a corner room balcony veiws out the back and side. Leaving Miami at night I hope people are blinking their Balcony lights in the condos for us! If we board at 8:00pm I guess dinner is not happening? I love my first meal onboard any cruise to be by the pool anyway, usally a burger. Did it that way in Regal Empress serveral times. I also think it will be interesting asking the crew about the up coming changes and what they do for th 47 dyas in dry dock. ANd to see what they do as we approach Italy. Whatever happens it will be a blast.

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 06-12-2012 09:20 PM

Enjoy it SteepleChase.

From looking at the plans it will be worse with more cabins and fewer public rooms.

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