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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gilbert B Norman: [QB] CNN reports that hulk will be towed to Mobile rather than a much closer port in Mexico and that the passengers can not expect to disembark until Thursday Feb 15: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/11/travel/cruise-ship-fire/index.html Who knows why the closer Mexican port was ruled out; immigration issues (one would hope they would be waived in an emergency), access to air transport (what are the "won't flys" to do?), or possibly if a Mexican national was aboard, the vessel could be seized to satisfy any potential claims. But alas, I'm not an Admiralty lawyer nor do I play one on TV. Wonder why I have heard Carnival referred as "the K-Mart of the cruise business". But, lest we forget, Carnival has their upscale brands as well - notably, Holland America, Cunard, and Windstar. The question must be raised for how long can these vessels sailing under their "upscale" brands be immune from these "gremlins" affecting their mass market brand? Finally, I'll never say my cruising days were devoid of any pleasant memories; but today, "it's just something I did in my past". [/QB][/QUOTE]
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