Comments on: Captains Blog – Part 2

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:55:55 +0000

John,
We’re all thrilled that you’re back home with the girls! I know you’re enjoying every moment–OK maybe not the walks, but everything else I’m sure! Captain Scala’s blog was great. Know I’ll want to know not only who the CD on future cruises, but also who the captain is! HOPING, HOPING 2011 includes the Carnival Magic doing a Greek Isle with you, Captain Scala, Ken and our favorite entertainer Lawerence Neals. Now that would a fantastic lineup! Linda

By: Bonnie Boatner

Bonnie Boatner — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:05:15 +0000

Captain Scala, I thank you so much for decision on San Juan day.I know it was not an easy one, and I did witness how hard you tried to dock us.I had a great sea day, which gave me the opportunity to meet several new people ,2 of whom will remain friends forever.My friends and I sail together as often as we can,this trip gave us wonderful new memories.Thank you. We also have a few new people who will be with us on our new group adventure.As my friend Eva says,”The family is gathering”.The Dream is beautiful, and you are a true officer and gentleman.
P.S. Thanks for posing with our mascot Stowaway Freddie,the picture is priceless.John, so happy you can be at home,thank your girls for us,for allowing us to hijack you for days.Life s good.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:37:22 +0000

Thanks Captain Scala! The itinerary change show must have been a sight to behold. I wish I could have seen that one. Although it still amuses me that passengers get so upset about that…how bad can life be when you are on a beautiful cruise ship with people waiting on you hand and foot.

I’m glad you are home safe with your girls John!

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:31:27 +0000

Please Reply John

I will be sailing on the Carnival Dream on May 22nd 2010 and from reading some of your earlier blog entries that your last cruise as CD of the Carnival Dream will be in March. I was just wondering as to who will be the new CD after your departure, and please tell me they’re at least half as good, and funny as you are.

Thanks

By: flipflopcruisequeen

flipflopcruisequeen — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:04:33 +0000

John, Smelling of baby poo is better than big people poo, trust me on this one!!! I am so glad that you are a happy man again! There is nothing like seeing either family or good friends that you haven’t seen in a while. I’m sure that we can all visualize the smile on your face as you continue to stare at both Heidi and Kye. Enjoy your time, and thanks so much for the blog from the captain. Wish I could have been a fly of the wall when you addressed the passengers after the change of itinerary! What a riot that must have been, and I’d be willing to bet that you brought the house down with that one. Too funny!
Sheryl

By: Linda Marie Rauch Baker

Linda Marie Rauch Baker — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:01:12 +0000

Captain, As you know my family and I will be sailing with you on the Triumph March 13th. I think that would be a great week for John and you to join together for your first cruise as Captain and Cruise Director.

By: kiciaski

kiciaski — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:49:36 +0000

Hi John,

Glad you got home safely and are able to enjoy being with Heidi and Kye for Christmas.

We just got off the Carnival Inspiration today and had another great cruise. Unfortunately the beginning and end (embarkation and debarkation) were marred by bad weather. The fog in Tampa forced the closure of the port both on Thursday and Monday. We, along with most of the other cruisers, didn’t know about the delay but we wondered if something was wrong when we didn’t see the Carnival stack while driving up the street to the port. The ship came in about 3 PM and we boarded after 5 PM with sail away at 9:30. The embarkation process in the terminal was very disorganized with no direction as to how to board and it was a huge mob scene with first time cruisers getting on ahead of gold and platinum cruisers. There were a lot of angry people but I think once we got on everything ran smoothly.

We met Josh and talked with him for a while. We also got to see George “the Greek” again and met Joseph in the dining room. We got a surprise when we saw the same room stewardess, Iolanta and steward, Elio that we had on the Carnival Splendor. It’s nice to see old friends again. Our current room stewardess, Pilan, even gave George a birthday card. Our wait staff of Dio and Norman were also great.

We knew fog was a strong possibility this morning in Tampa. I woke up about 1:30 AM and could not see anything out of the window and could tell the ship was not moving. So instead of just having breakfast on board we also had lunch. We finally could debark about 4:30. Since we just drove to the port it was not that big of a problem for us but we felt sorry for the people that missed their flights both today and last Thursday.

Josh did a good job today keeping everyone informed about the progress at the Port of Tampa. Some people still got a little cranky about the whole procedure but I guess everyone eventually made it off the ship and hopefully she has finally sailed tonight.

In two months we’ll be on the Carnival Dream with you and we’re looking forward to a great cruise. We have another couple sailing with us and we’re anxious to show them how good a Carnival cruise can be. Just disappointed that Ken will not be with us.

You mentioned the Bloggers’ cruise in 2011 but I hope you meant 2010. Hope an announcement is made before the Early Saver rates are gone. If it’s from Florida we’ll be with you.

Any chance Heidi and Kye will come on the Carnival Dream with you?

Enjoy your visit at home.

Linda & George

By: Doug

Doug — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:17:02 +0000

Captain Scala (Please Reply)

My kids and I had the pleasure of sailing with you on the Carnival Ecstasy in January of last year. Thankyou so much for the great trip! You and your entire crew did a wonderful job, and we had a great time.

I was thrilled to read that you and John are talking about working together next year. I would like to sail with you again, and have been wanting to sail with John as well. So, if the two of you decide to team up, I will book immediately!

Now for a question if I may. When leaving Galveston, is there only one corridor thru the oil rigs? I am curious, do all of the ships inbound and outbound, to and from the Houston/Galveston area, have to take the same route out into the Gulf of Mexico?

Thankyou for taking the time to blog, and we look forward to sailing with you again in the future.

Doug

By: David

David — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:15:23 +0000

Dear John,
I sincerely hope that you and your ladies are spending a great deal of time together. Before you know it we’ll all be discussing what Kye should wear to the prom, how late she should stay out at night on dates, and how much the wedding will set you back.
David

By: donkeywrangler

donkeywrangler — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:12:07 +0000

I’ve have many fond memories of my sailings with the Scala Family aboard the Ecstasy. Although Chloe is now otherwise engaged, I am totally up for a cruise with Captain PP and Mr. Heald. Perhaps Chloe and The Little Miss could come along on some of that “family” accommodation Carnival provides it’s employees?!?

Put me on the list…I’ll be dragging along my usual entourage.

Best regards to my favorite Captain of my 25+ sailings on various lines,
Merilynn Greene
Greene Acres
Richmond, Texas