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7 hours ago, Snit13 said:

Wonder why the number of people infected continues to grow.  Could it be that people are not listening and following the suggested guidelines?  Some people I know and have talked with don't have a clue but they are wondering why the shelves are bare at their favorite grocery store.  I am hunkered down at home watching my grass grow.  Would love for everyone to be able to do the same so we can get this over with.  Have a cruise in June and seriously doubt I will be headed to Europe.  April cruise already cancelled.

I wonder, right? .........   People are just plain ignorant and selfish.  

I'm glad you're doing distancing.  Read this article, interesting

https://medium.com/@tomaspueyo/coronavirus-act-today-or-people-will-die-f4d3d9cd99ca

I get they're different categories but apparently the same square footage.  Both also have washrooms, TVs, etc.  Difference must be in a Pullman or couch-to-sofa.   

Don't know why I didn't select 4 adults....  Just did it: $2100  for 4 adults.......

Was mock booking since I got an email about some potential deals.  Seems they have a KSF sale and 60% off second guest:

Freedom ot Seas Southern caribbean in April 2020.    SMH at the pricing..... "Kids Sale Free" my ass....  I attached an image of the summary for an interior guarantee for 2 adults (left) and 2 adults 2 kids (right).   I would have expected a price close to that of 2 adults, not twice the price! 

4 hours ago, yancycruiser said:

Do you board from the port or starboard side?   Also, which deck do you board on?

Thank you.

Yancycruiser

 

We boarded starboard, deck 5.  

Advice:  The first thing you want to do is make a beeline to deck 8 and go to Park Cafe in Central Park and get an out of this world roast beef sandwich (assuming you like meat)!   If you don't, I'm told they have great salads there (DW raved about them).

27 minutes ago, gatour said:

Maybe I am a little dense, but why does it matter which side of the ship you board on?  You basically go through security/checkin and go up an escalator.  Then avoid or partake of the photographers and go up the boarding ramps and are on the ship.

 

This is an honest question and not trying to be judgmental.

Maybe superstition?   I am curious too, last thing I care about is which side I board so long as I get on the ship!

3 hours ago, csnarpy said:

 

I'm kindof shocked by this comment, as my family are sailing at the end of November with adjoining OV Balcony cabins for almost $4800 CDN.  Now that includes about $400 off due to Diamond status but at $5200 CDN for 2 cabins is not nearly close to what you are quoting.

 

So i'm not sure where you were trying to book but that is not standard imo.

As said, November and early December are cheap times to fill the ships.  I was thinking of joining another group on the Oasis in July and 1 interior cabin is going for 5800, last time I checked.   

As much as I like to cruise and would be nice to go with another group, I can't justify spending that much for 1 week.  On top of that is still transportation, gas, lodging, food...... 

I guess to answer the post question, my line in the sand is definitely pricing, I see little value for price paid since food quality went down, visit less ports/shorter cruises.

Currently raining a fair bit and Gusty winds starting in Halifax.   Power loss imminent.  

Yeah, this is one thing I don't quite agree with.  The kid policy should be share with parents until 18 and after that you go to the level of point you actually have and accumulate from there.  Seems only fair to all of the cruisers who are paying for the program.   

I have nephews who are teens and have diamond plus status..... They cruised a lot but not that much.   So once they reach of age (21), they will be in the diamond lounge pounding back the drinks, au gratis.  

That said, Can't say  I agree at all with a 0 cruise point adult cruiser going straight to the D status and DL.......

1 hour ago, jptoz said:

Your must be on sale. Took this screenshot a couple of weeks ago.

All I can say is (hope this works):

On 7/19/2019 at 1:36 AM, JHawk63 said:

Long story, short, I booked afternoon flights the day before our cruise & now the airline has changed the flights & the connecting flight is now 34 min! I stupidly booked with a third party, whom I called this morning & they agreed it was too short of time, but the airline is saying it is "do-able" & won't allow a change without a change fee & difference in ticket! The cost to change the flights is more than I originally paid for the 2 tickets. 

I booked some flights in the past through Expedia (never again) and the airline changed flight times shortening our connection.   I called the airline to discuss this and learned they can't do anything since I booked through Ex...  they told me that AIRLINE INITIATED CHANGES TO ITINERARIES  do not have fees associated with changing booking to better connection times.   At least in Canada.....  I'd call the airline and tell them whats going on and what your rights as a consumer are and then (hopefully same as me) call the 3rd party and get this fixed.  If you did use Ex, expect to spend a while waiting for the csr to check into it but he will never be able to make changes, ask repeatedly to speak with their supervisor.  They are the ones who make the changes.

Spending 3 hours on the dam phone to fix my issue is why I will never use them again.  I'll search flight options through them and then book directly with the airline.

I think carnival toyed with the schedule/keeping Vista on the water this long because a lot of the crew was due to change over.  Many are off for their 3 month break.  Those left will tidy things up for when the ship is in ship-shape and the new crew had their schedule altered a bit until the drydock work is done.   

12 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

 

Have you read the ticket contract? The compensation offered is much more than what would be owed.

I read what Heald said was covered, the extras I listed he did not mention.  Not sure why he would not list those in his long post.  If you have a link to these extras, add it please.  

All that being said, I'd much rather not have to go through the trouble of rebooking, lodging after a cruise.  I'm usually spent at the end (vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but we go-go-go!) and would not be in a mood to do this.  Flights originally booked would be direct and convenient, would be shocked if I could get that last minute.

1 hour ago, Bookbug53 said:

Carnival is also going to compensate for airfare changes 

 

 

 

Up to 200, which would only be to change the flight for us, nothing more (Canadian government is good at saying stuff but far too lax to actually do anything, flight changes cost us a lot....)

While the compensation is not too bad, it really depends on the people.  For me personally, not sure I'd be ok with it.  Extra vacation day (would mess with other vacation days), the airlines would likely charge more for rebooking that what is offered, if the flights are full, might be another day or two (so more vacation time) and hotel/food.....  

Good deal for retired and/or within driving distance folks.  

50 minutes ago, apcci2 said:

 

No it was open

Same with ours a month almost 2 months ago (time flies).   I was wondering if the water bucket had been fixed?  The staff were worried it might break off under the weight of water.

Looks like people beat the ship since our cruise.  I never noticed any broken seats or handrails. 

17 hours ago, Out of Iowa said:

Baked Alaska for dessert.  Pillow chocolates (yes, we really did enjoy them)

Interesting.  We had baked Alaska on the last day of our last cruise (this past April) on the Sunshine.

Similar to this, only on sea days as mentioned.  Steak and eggs was good!

Really?   For work I could understand needing internet, but for games....   

I left everything at home, it was nice to not have an electronic device for 10 days.

Usually second last.   And let's call it "elegant" night.   I found that formal attire has relaxed on my last cruise.  Some wore jeans and a t-shirt that night...

I brought 2 bottles aboard, didn't notice one was corked until I went to open it.  And no corkscrew, didn't think of it when packing.   Bar staff said they'd have to charge me to open it.  But he did say to call room service, they will open it free (in case anyone else finds themselves in the same boat), small tip for the service.

8 days until vacation starts, I already find myself checked out!  Not good for work.....

RE:

Anyone have a lead on a current Duty Free selection and price list? 

So I know which lanyards to bring, do they have a normal circular hole punch or a wider slot-like hole?    Grazie!

33 minutes ago, emoorehead said:

Gotta love living in a port city and within driving distance of several others! Sorry you have to spend so much on flights. That's a bummer.

I'll say!  Wife and I often comment on how it must be nice to live in FL, just drive to the port!   We'd vacation a lot more if we had that option!  In a few years when the mortgage is history, well have to find something to spend the extra money on (hint: 🚢  )

Work, gotta have a way to pay for the package!  Flights kill me, usually it costs more to fly down than the cruise costs. 

Cool timing, we'll be on her in 4 weeks!   Questions are how was embarcation (chaotic)?   This would depend on where your cabin is, but how is the sunshine in terms on steadiness on the water? DW prone to seasickness, appreciate a heads up!  

Thanks and enjoy your cruise!