BaronArroz

Happy to see someone else who is on this sailing

On 10/5/2022 at 11:21 AM, scb123 said:

Ok, the quote didn’t work, sorry.  
 

I am on the Scarlet Lady:

November 2-6, 2022

November 6-11, 2022

November 30-December 4, 2022

 

Both Valiant Lady Transatlantic sailings

April 

October 

 

Not sure how to post my email but would be happy to call in.

 

sarah

send me an email to link up- I’m on the  nov 2-6 scarlet aria dot merino at gmail dot com

On 9/26/2022 at 8:11 AM, babalooo said:

Just making sure, did you read somewhere that this deal isn't combinable with other offers? It doesn't say that it isn't....

It doesn’t say, but when I apply it the offers don’t stack

I got this offer and since it doesn’t combine with current offers it wasn’t much of a discount for me?

Fire and Sunset Soirée
Nov 2-6 2022

https://virg.in/oENJ

It’s also the chef’s table fleetwide

39 minutes ago, Colorado Cruzer said:

Was this at the port or the airport?  I'm curious how long it takes to get to the Long Beach Airport testing site once you get your bag.  I heard it's in the parking lot somewhere and they ahve drive up testing so probably not that close.  

The Long Beach airport is TINY and the testing is in a parking lot. Easily a 5 minute walk from the terminal. 

21 hours ago, MT_Sea_Cruisers said:

Has  anyone (cruising on Carnival), utilized the COVID Test site available at the Long Beach Airport?

I see they have rapid testing available for $20, with results available within 2 hours, however, it appears to be geared for travelers going to Hawaii and I am wondering if the same test is acceptable for cruising passengers.

https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lgb/news/2021/faqs-for-covid-19-testing-at-lgb

 

I used it for my 12/11 cruise- tested on 12/10. They have a section for Hawaii testing and a section for travel. Super easy and you just tell them you are traveling internationally.

18 minutes ago, MsTabbyKats said:

I was told this by several people when "I felt bad" for my TA because of cancelled cruises.

Are you a TA?  If not, maybe a TA could clarify?

 

You are referring to "personal injury lawyers" and that's standard for that field.  When I needed a lawyer for something financial I paid $600/hour...which could be divided into 10 minute increments.  So, if I e-mailed him...it was $60 just for him to open my e-mail.

Carnival paid some commissions on cruises that were past final payment, not all though or even most. Many agencies charge admin fees specifically because of cancellations- their agents do hours and hours of work for zero pay. They should be disclose up front though.

Cruise was scheduled for 6/13. Requested FCC, got notice of cancellation last week with penalty notices, was told to ignore it. Today I received a refund of $90. 

Well the cruise prices continue to drop, another $250 since Sunday. Since I didn’t take the ES I lost this gamble. Silver lining-makes me feel like I’m in the casino on the ship?😂

I saved $550 so it's a win either way I think.

I ended up keeping the lower rate, and so far my rate is still the lowest. With the shutdown, a ton of people have switched over to my sailing and cabins are filling up super fast.

The rates have dropped more- I'm currently switched into the lower rate. Still watching the ES rate as it's around $150 lower than my original booking right now. 

Fares just dropped again since last night. Early saver is now the exact same price as my current offer, and my current rate code dropped by $100. Fare difference is $418, so pretty significant. 

Hi all, 

I'm currently booked for a cruise on the Panorama in june- quad cabin GTY balcony.  When I booked, the next cheapest rate was over $400 more. Since summer bookings usually don't drop I figured the GTY was a safe bet. Now after last week's scare and all of the news and updates, the price for early saver has dropped to $80 more than my current booking. I can't decide if I want to take the risk and pay $80 for the possibility of saving $ if the price continues to drop after final payment this weekend? Or should I reprice into my current rate code, which will save me $300 right now but wont be adjusted in case of huge price drops. Thanks!

I miss the curly fries and the build your own mac and cheese, along with the bearnaise.

FTTF never returned for the 2/1 cruise but it is available for the 2/29.

17 minutes ago, CCLcruiser91 said:

(Unless you received notification from Carnival)

I believe the parking structure is only closed for Imagination cruises.

I sailed on 1/10/20 (Inspiration) and parked in the parking structure...

This exactly. Only the Imagination is affected.

12 minutes ago, mek said:

Thank you - this is very helpful.  I guess we will play it by ear - I think he would be happier with the 6 and 7 year olds, (because that is who he spends time with at home), than 2 and 3 year old kids, but I certainly will abide with whatever the staff decides.

In our experience (6 cruises with a Penguin) the majority of the kids in the club will be 3/4/5, with a much heavier concentration on the 4/5 year olds. For night owls they combine the age groups so he'll be able to go over to the older kid side. Now that my kid is a Stingray she uses night owls to go back to the penguin room because they have more imaginative toys (my little pony, etc) and she misses those. 

Also, my kid is an only child and while she was a penguin she was the youngest of all the cousins. I worried because she spent most of her time around older kids even at school (youngest kid in her preschool/kinder class) but she never complained about being around smaller kids. 

4 hours ago, Elaine5715 said:

Yep

Thank you!

I've purchased the couple's spa pass with a friend in a different cabin before, they paid the whole amount and I just paid them.

Am I the only one who doesn't like a super heavy pour? I like my drinks to be balanced, not burn my throat. 

Also, Carnival has never watered things down like Royal- after a week on that ship I thought I had a high alcohol tolerance. One drink on land and nope, it was their weak drinks.

2 minutes ago, wardwhitty said:

We got an offer from the upgrade fairy to a spa balcony and I assumed we still get all the perks of the spa balcony.  If that's not the case if someone could please let me know that would be great.  We debated about booking the spa balcony but at the time it was $600 more then a regular balcony so passed but when we got the offer we jumped on it.  Husband loves the spa but for me its okay.

 From what has been said in the past, as long as you've paid for it at all everything is included. Ours seems to fall into a weird area because although it wasn't a paid upgrade, it technically wasn't an upgrade as there was no cabin assigned in a lower category. 

Just now, Elaine5715 said:

Yes

 Did you receive the thermal pass?