Host Carolyn

1 hour ago, 160july said:

I bought 100 shares about 2 weeks ago. Would one of you be so kind as telling me what I have to do to have the OBC credit applied to my cruise for next March?

I'm not personally familiar with how this works but it looks to me like post directly above yours gives some guidance on this?

There are two threads to discuss Carnival stock.. This thread has stayed on topic for a long time so would like to keep it that way for all of you who use it

Thanks!

I'm not sure how we get from a CDC directive to debating who should or should not be admitted to hospitals, just plain rude remarks and slamming other people's opinions that have nothing to do with the topic at hand --- which is the cdc order and how it affects future cruises.

This is a difficult time and I know tempers can be short and each of us has our own set of circumstances that we're dealing with but please please try to be respectful and not judge people for their opinions.  I'm trying very hard to keep these threads on topic as well as allow you guys to debate them but name calling and things that are totally unrelated to the topic at hand just can't continue. It makes it impossible for people who really want to discuss — — not argue — — the topic at hand to do so. 

You may not have seen it or perhaps have forgotten it but I did create a topic at the top of this CARNIVAL board called "how are things where you live" and that would be a great place to discuss what is happening with your family and hometown.

Be well .....stay home....😷

Back to topic, please.......which is not law enforcement preparedness etc

Thank you!

4 hours ago, TooManyWakeUpsTilWeSail said:

I’d love to know what is considered off topic to this this thread & what is acceptable.  

Discussion started by OP is will you cruise again when this pandemic is over and cruising resumes. I've let it stray a bit into a flu vs. CoVId 19 debate, medical stats.

 But keeping it on topic from now forward. Will you cruise again in the future....

No political stuff please! And Saudi jokes......not appropriate

Thanks

Please put all REFUND only comments on this thread so they will be easier for all to follow!

Thanks......

From what I have seen on this and other boards people are being bombarded with offers. The cruise lines are trying to just refund money, apply FCCs, etc. Carnival is frustrating a lot of you. I understand why these offers are coming out but they aren't helping! 

My advice for what it's worth? Take a deep breath, realize that it's going to take at least weeks for them to catch up just sorting out what's owed etc for cancelled sailings. And know ---I'm sure of this -- that those of you anxious to hop aboard one of the first sailings when they do resume will find a "deal". There are different deals for different bookings etc. and that's often confusing in normal times. Now it's just nuts. It will get better.  Deepl breath....

if the situation is really untenable with the agent and you are uncomfortable dealing with her on this,  call the agency, ask to speak to a manager and see if they will release the booking? That might be best option??

On 3/23/2020 at 2:43 PM, shipgeeks said:

We are in Ben Avon, just above the first lock and dam of the Ohio River.  We get to see boats like American Queen come through the lock.

There are also some major rail lines nearby.  I always enjoy seeing the MSC rail cars.  A diversified company!

I lived in Emsworth, rode streetcar to the old Ben Avon High School and still in touch with some childhood friends. Be safe up there

I don't envy anyone working for the cruise lines.  I think in an attempt to retain/entice bookings there will be a rash of offers re drinks, spa packs, OBC etc.  If I were still a TA .... glad I am not -- I would be telling folks to just sit on offers like this until there was a booking to apply it to?  It seems like accounting and customer service at all the lines are in zombie mode -- justifiably- and they need to sort out refunds, FCCs etc.  I'd print out and also keep in inbox anything I get and at least give them a couple weeks to hopefully sort some things out.  Lots of moving parts, lots of answers...  

Be well

On 3/23/2020 at 2:05 PM, quattrohead said:

I worked on the Caribe1 right at the end before it became the Regal Empress. I loved that old girl, kept us safe in the winter storm of 1993.

Us customer facing crew that lived on C deck had keys for the door, not sure about pax. But I do remember the secret door at the end of pax B deck that lead to the crew area....anyone else smuggle a date through that door ???

No but I was smuggled through it😁😜. First two cruises on her got me hooked..enjoyed seeing her still seaworthy when we were sailing from Everglades. Wish I had done a 2-nighter just to be onboard again

I'm thankful to hear that most of you are doing well -- sounds like it's pretty much the same no matter where you live except for a few isolated places that aren't on as restricted a lock down.  I remain hopeful that we can get through the next 2-4 weeks when it sounds like a lot of the country will reach the peak of this pandemic but it's frustrating not knowing what's going to happen and having life turned upside down. We all just need to follow the rules to slow it down.

I hope your family and friends are all well and please come back and keep us posted

9 hours ago, Organized Chaos said:

First, I'd just like to say that I wished forum moderators would create one giant "Post your speculations here" thread. We have multiple threads talking about it, plus it's constantly brought up in other threads. None of us know anything. This whole mess is ever-changing. It's changing by the week, by the day, and in some cases, by the hour. We don't know where we'll be in 30-60-90 days, so I think it's pointless to sit around and speculate all day, every day as to when they'll resume cruising.

 

For a change of pace, let's speculate on when the CC Carnival forum will get back to some semblance of normality. I understand there are no cruises right now, but there doesn't really need to be in order to talk about cruising. I think it'd do us all a world of good to take a break from the covid-19 talk for a while. That's why I think it'd be a good idea to loosen the "stay on topic" policy for a while and let us have some regular conversations, because everyone's going stir crazy.

 

 

There's been a few comments about the initial April return date that Carnival gave, almost as if to say they were wrong to do it. Like I said above, this situation changes regularly. No one could have predicted a few weeks ago what was to come. Nor do they know for sure what's to come once we reach their new May 11th date. In Carnival's defense, that initial return date was more than likely based on governmental guidelines that were set when this whole mess kicked off. It wasn't just Carnival. Governmental bodies all over the country were setting dates in early April to return back to normal. The announcement to close our schools came on 3/16. They were only set to be closed from 3/17 - 3/30. The same dates applied to our restaurants and bars. At the time, they simply didn't know it was getting worse. Only three short days later, our Gov. announced the stay-at-home order, but even that was only initially set to last until 4/7. Now that it's been extended, even that is for one more month. Then they'll re-evaluate, just like Carnival, the other lines, and everyone else who's going through this. You can't fault Carnival for doing this a month, or about a month & a half, at a time.

 

Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

We have a couple of off topic, Carnival and not Carnival -specific, topics now -- Memory Lane comes to mind! And the virtual cruise on Vista.  I have tried to be more lenient with posts not on topic but it's up to you guys to remain respectful, not interject rants or bicker in these threads. 

This is a community and I would love to see every one step back from all that's going on in the world and enjoy the escape here on CC without dissension. It's going to be a long month with most states in stay at home status. We're all in this together

Carolyn

2 hours ago, wheelssilver said:

Yes I did, My April 11 Vista cruise cancelled. If you rebook before 2020 ends,  full credit and $600 obd  OR cancel  with 100% refund now.

Please keep posts about refunds, FCC on appropriate threads....thanks

I'm leaving this for now. I do not dispute the accuracy of some of these are calculations and know that it is difficult to get in touch with Carnival, your PVP or even your agent now but I hope that each of you will rely on information directly from the cruise line or it's representative in making these decisions about your cruise and which option is best for or applies to you. People on the boards are being very helpful sharing information with all good intentions but please double check everything yourself for your own booking. I speak this as a cruiser and former TA!

Thanks for posting this

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We are all eagerly anticipating Carnival's announcement today which will hopefully give most of you some clarity about your future booked cruises and getting money refunded future cruise credits etc. I realize that many of you are very frustrated.

I just want to say that there will be  just one thread created regarding Carnival's announcement today and all posts that are disrespectful, personal attacks and off topic and don't relate to the announcement will be deleted.  I will use the first thread created as the one to post on and may retitle it so that all of you know where to post. 

I hope you will respect this and have helpful conversations instead of bickering over minor details.

This virus situation is something completely uncharted for all of us and a frustrating time but we can use these boards to be helpful and kind instead of disrespectful. 

Thank you, everybody....be well.

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I am leaving this up for now but watching carefully. This is all speculation. We should be concentrating on the "here and now" and healing the world literally so won't tolerate arguing here.

just my take on this, folks.

North Carolina goes on statewide lockdown Monday, not sure why waiting till then because people not taking this thing seriously have 2 more days to infect people😠

Our county has been locked since ???.....what day is it??? I think since Wednesday?

Please use this thread to discuss what is going on where you live

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2742863-carnival-cruisers-how-are-things-where-you-live/

No one knows under these circumstances. You will see an announcement or see on line

If you want to discuss other cruise ships still at sea please do so respectfully on this thread only.

thank you.

there is a There is thread on this here:

So far this has gotten way off topic. It Is about the announcement being postponed until Monday not speculation about why it was postponed or speculating on the virus itself or the HAL ship.

PLEASE, please stay on topic-- this is a difficult time for all and arguing and spreading misinformation don't help anything. There is a thread on Holland America re the Zaandam