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We had it for our 4-day cruise and it was great. Definitely got our money's worth - but we are (hopefully) doing a 7 day cruise in January, and are on the fence. $700 between the two of us is a big pill to swallow. We'll probably end up doing it though because there's 3 days at sea and we're on the third floor lol

Just received my full cruise credit this week! Our cruise was supposed to be 3/20. However, I didn't process the request until a few weeks ago.

8 minutes ago, wlc108 said:

Carnival just emailed me 10 minutes ago about their Friday the 13th deals.  Good timing

We also JUST got the "things you should know before cruising" email too lol. Waiting for that official press release has me refreshing every minute!

4 minutes ago, rdemn said:

Why did it take a request from the President of the United States. I live in the St. Louis the mayor will not allow any gathering of 1000 people or more St. Louis county will not allow gatherings 250 or more I’m sure this is the same all over this country. Are these cruise port cities to worry about losing money then protecting it’s own people. Even at 40% full I’m sure that’s more than 250 to 1000 people just saying

Read this: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/11/coronavirus-cruises-126426

"Cruise lines typically register ships under so-called “flags of convenience,” in Panama, the Bahamas and other countries chosen for their low wages, cheap fees and lax regulations. The International Maritime Organization makes the international rules that govern shipping, including cruising, but it has no enforcement power. That falls to the countries where the ships are registered, to which cruise customers provide needed tourism dollars. Some popular flags of convenience, like the Bahamas, have just one person in charge of inspecting ships that dock there."

5 minutes ago, Ariel1985 said:

Assuming the companies mentioned here follow through:

Now we wait until the official CCL statement.

5 minutes ago, Pstrater said:

It would solve a lot of problems.  Just pull the pin, no one else left to go to.  I should have booked this trip on the 3/8 departure not the 3/22 departure, but I didn't get the ring back in time for 3/8.  I'll propose to my girlfriend elsewhere.  So much for making it truly memorable.  

 

That's how I feel too! Sorry to hear your plans are postponed... but it will be for sure memorable!! Maybe not for the right reasons. Hell, surprise her with a "I'd only want to be quarantined with you" proposal party 😉 

22 minutes ago, buckeyefrank said:

And RCCL cancels for 30 days too.  Carnival is the last man standing of the big boys.

I'm SHOCKED. I keep searching to see if they've updated and announced cancellations, but am not seeing anything. Set to cruise Friday and holding my breath for the next 24 hours.

49 minutes ago, buckeyefrank said:

NCL has officially cancelled all cruises through 4/11/20 voluntarily.  RCI is rumored to be doing the same thing.  How long can Carnival hold out?

Where are you seeing this? Not finding the official news.

1 hour ago, Stick93 said:

They are cancelling everything that is outside every day needs. Cruising is next. It hurts to hear this but they cannot afford to have 10 ships with infected people and at the rate this is going -  that will happen. 

John Heald JUST posted about adding additional layers to people getting on cruise ships - didn't say anything about cancelling surprisingly!

I don't know who holds the authority to cancel aside from the docks no longer letting them embark at their cruise. My friends are currently on the Imagination that sails today (I'm scheduled for next Friday and am SO torn)

4 hours ago, beshears said:

I was told that elegant night on the 6 day Horizon cruise would be Monday night, and Friday night for elegant nights.  My question, if the 2nd elegant night is Friday night and we take pictures, how can we see the pictures, and they have them ready by the time we get off the ship on Saturday???

Yup! They usually have the photo shop open the morning of disembarkation to ensure people are able to get their last night pictures. I don't remember exact times. I also vaguely remember them being open late the last night too. Just make a point to pop by the photo shop before you leave!

I don't see why not - I don't think the FCC specifies which cruise it needs to be. But hopefully someone else has some better intel than I do!

Impressive! I keep hoping one pops up, but the Long Beach ones are still sailing mostly full lol

Has anyone tried doing a half cabin cancellation with the new policies? I am cruising next Friday, and one of my girls may cancel (she's been sick - NOT Coronavirus - and is worried about sailing in general)... but she has a roommate. I know previously people suggested to go the route of no show, but with the current policies kind of all over the place, I'm wondering if they'll honor the price for her roomie if she decides not to cancel? She is going to make a game time decision next week, but thought I'd check here for any insight. Thank you!

3 hours ago, khewston said:

Anyone seeing any prices drops on cruises?  I've been checking everyday and not seeing anything dropping.  I've seen a few rates go up!

I think it depends on when you're cruising. I booked my 3-day cruise in November and saw a $195 price drop. But since then, nada (we cruise next week). I've also seen some massive price drops.... if you're looking out of state. Someone shared my cruise with their prices, but had Florida resident. I was so mad lol

I plan on cruising unless they cancel the cruise (3-day out of Long Beach). There are 7 of us going for my bachelorette... I've told the girls they can cancel if they don't feel comfortable, but nobody has cancelled yet.

Cruises are still currently running, though it may be interesting to see what happens in the event Stagecoach + Coachella cancel. I work in LA and our IT is making the rounds to ensure we all have access to work from home if necessary. So that's a little worrisome. But I'm not afraid of getting sick, I'm really only just afraid of being quarantined for two weeks. Needless to say I'm bringing my laptop, extra medicine AND extra underwear LOL. 

Just now, Jerseygirl1416 said:

I’d tell her to call at odd times like very early in the morning or late at night. I wouldn’t wait until check in. 
 

Have a great cruise!😎

Thank you! Just let her know. I think she's going to continue to periodically call to see if she can get through. 

Hi all! My coworker is cruising this Thursday (and I'm cruising next Friday- woohoo!). She was wondering if there's a way to upgrade at check in on site? She's been trying to get ahold of Carnival to upgrade but with everyone making changes, etc., she's been unable to do so.

Let me know. Thank you!

Stacy

Unfortunately we've pre-paid gratuities and already purchased the drink package. So this + the $195 of OBC I've already received for the price drop will most likely go towards photos. It's my bachelorette, so I'm giving myself the freedom to buy ALLL the photos haha. 

2 minutes ago, bartzcrew said:

General question, if a room has 2 people, and they each have their accounts set up on different cards, how does OBC get applied. 

Not counting what we go from Carnival to stay on our sailing, the room already had 64 in OBC, that is meant for my daughter. 

I was just wondering if I had to go to guest services to make sure it applies to her, not the other passenger. 

Thanks

You can have them split however you want when you get on-site. I've done that with 3 girls in one room, and we'll be doing it again on this upcoming cruise.

On 2/3/2020 at 8:58 AM, montREALady said:

Looks like it's only if you find that lower cost within 2 days of booking. Would have been nice if it was anytime. I know some resorts do that. 

Not true! I just got a $195 OBC - booked about 3 months ago, and got it about a week ago. I think the 2-day rule is to get the 110% back vs. just the normal adjustment :)

19 hours ago, bury me at sea said:

ismaitred@carnival.com

Thank you!

3 hours ago, jdcml said:

TOTALLY opened this thread for just that reason. I thought that was some new level of extreme in order to maximize the package value 🤣🤣

SAME. LOL. And I'm like damn... why didn't I think of that?!

Side note - do you know the email address for Maitre'D on the Inspiration? We have a few rooms going together and I'd like to set a dining table for all of us. 

49 minutes ago, naxer said:

The Alchemy Bar is, really, the primary reason I get Cheers.

I was so disappointed with the bartenders on the Liberty at Alchemy. Just total offputting attitude... we were originally going to see if they could make us a custom drink to possibly use for our wedding, but after going there the first day and having the bartenders seem to be irritated that we *gasp* ordered drinks, we never went back. 

Looks like the site is back up!