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isujim · 09-24-2005, 09:19 AM

If anyone hears anything about the Galveston port now that Rita has come on shore...........damage? OK?

Please post it here.............

Both Carnival and RC use this port and some may have some anxious moments if they are scheduled to cruise out of here.

I think they missed the brunt of the storm and there may be little or no damage.

Report here if you hear anything.

sue miller · 09-24-2005, 10:19 AM

I think it will be awhile before we get news on that, and I think whatever plans they had for the weekend for the ships may hold, Tomorrow's plans could change, but I kind of doubt it!! I'll post whatever I hear!!

canarymoon · 09-28-2005, 10:22 PM

Here's what is posted on the Port of Galveston's website:

CRUISE SHIP CHANGESIMPORTANT CRUISE ALERT

Carnival Cruise Lines' Conquest and Elation will arrive in port on Tuesday, September 27, 2005. Royal Caribbean International's Rhapsody of the Seas will arrive in port on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Passengers are strongly urged to contact your cruise line or access www.carnival.com or www.rccl.com (Royal Caribbean) for the latest information.

Read the latest press release regarding the Port of Galveston and Hurricane Rita.

Until further notice, beginning on Saturday, September 10, 2005, the Carnival Cruise Line ship Elation will replace the cruise ship Ecstasy on 4- and 5-day cruises from the Port of Galveston. On September 11, 2005, Carnival's Conquest will replace the Elation on 7-day cruises leaving the Port of Galveston every Sunday.

For information about individual cruises, contact either Carnival Cruise Line's or your local travel agent. You may also access www.carnival.com for further information.