BTfan Posted April 11, 2010 #1 Share Posted April 11, 2010 http://bairdmaritime.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6204:carnival-to-dissolve-cruise-brands-by-2015-&catid=96:cruiseferry&Itemid=116 This is the dumbest idea i have ever heard. While I am not one of them, there are so many people that will not set foot on a Carnival ship. The diversity of their brands is a strength, not a weakness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietemann Posted April 11, 2010 #2 Share Posted April 11, 2010 If the date on the report were not April 7, I would think it was a bad April Fool's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senior lady Posted April 11, 2010 #3 Share Posted April 11, 2010 what hogwash!!! Guess i'd better get all my cruising on Princess done by then. How on earth can they merg all the different reward programs??? What a nightmare:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandalust725 Posted April 11, 2010 #4 Share Posted April 11, 2010 That will be it for us. There is no way I want to sail on a "Carnivalized" ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted April 11, 2010 #5 Share Posted April 11, 2010 This is a joke, right? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmensmom Posted April 11, 2010 #6 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I hope this is just a horrible, late April Fools Day Joke!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGnut Posted April 11, 2010 #7 Share Posted April 11, 2010 http://bairdmaritime.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6204:carnival-to-dissolve-cruise-brands-by-2015-&catid=96:cruiseferry&Itemid=116 This is the dumbest idea i have ever heard. While I am not one of them, there are so many people that will not set foot on a Carnival ship. The diversity of their brands is a strength, not a weakness. I agree. Let them consolidate the 'past cruisers programs (Captain's Circle, etc.)' but keep the brands separate. I much prefer the Princess or HAL experience to what I understand the Carnival experience is (never been on Carnival, but have heard a bunch from folks who don't like it very much). I think CCL should maintain a difference in the experiences we enjoy on the different brands within the corporation. Are you listening, CCL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted April 11, 2010 #8 Share Posted April 11, 2010 http://bairdmaritime.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6204:carnival-to-dissolve-cruise-brands-by-2015-&catid=96:cruiseferry&Itemid=116 This "announcement" is nowhere else, not even on the Carnival Corp web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTfan Posted April 11, 2010 Author #9 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I can perhaps see consolidating into a few levels of brands..but turning the Queen Mary 2 into a Vegas resort will not fly with Cunard cruisers. I encourage everyone to send an email to media@carnival.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted April 11, 2010 #10 Share Posted April 11, 2010 No mention of anything like this on Carnival Corporation's web site. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunt182644 Posted April 11, 2010 #11 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Even tho they do own all of these lines. Can you envision one line one name, can you say monopoly watch prices rise.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTfan Posted April 11, 2010 Author #12 Share Posted April 11, 2010 The site is legit. I have a friend that works as a Press Manager for Caterpillar Marine (who supplies engines for several cruise lines) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted April 11, 2010 #13 Share Posted April 11, 2010 The site is legit. I have a friend that works as a Press Manager for Caterpillar Marine (who supplies engines for several cruise lines) I can't imagine a Press manager from Caterpillar Marine who supplies engines to cruise ships is a completely reliable source as to whether a company the size of CCL is going to do as stated. I would make a substantial bet that this is not legit. It would cost CCL millions and millions to make a change like this. It doesn't even make sense. Keep in mind, many large parent companies like CCL own many brands under their banner to sell and appeal to a larger demographic. I think the OP has roped us into a conversation but that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted April 11, 2010 #14 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I can't imagine a Press manager from Caterpillar Marine who supplies engines to cruise ships is a completely reliable source as to whether a company the size of CCL is going to do as stated. I would make a substantial bet that this is not legit. It would cost CCL millions and millions to make a change like this. It doesn't even make sense. Keep in mind, many large parent companies like CCL own many brands under their banner to sell and appeal to a larger demographic. I think the OP has roped us into a conversation but that's it. I agree. The site says it's dated April 7th for the statement. If there was anything at all to this, wouldn't it have come from Carnival itself, and be posted on their corporate web site already? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYGirl1002 Posted April 11, 2010 #15 Share Posted April 11, 2010 That definitely read like an April Fool joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted April 11, 2010 #16 Share Posted April 11, 2010 April Fool's Joke. Here is where this all started Note the date of the "news item." EDIT: CruiseCritic is censoring the site where it originated. Google Mickey Arison's quote and you will find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDLady Posted April 11, 2010 #17 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Wow, you're right. There has to be more to this story as there's a BIG difference between the Queen Victoria and the Carnival Fantasy and where will the Yachts of Seabourn fit in this? I can't see someone paying the Queen's Grill pricing for a cruise to find themselves in the same cabin/decor you can get on a 3 day cruise to the Bahamas. I don't hate Carnival ships but they're not my first choice either. I'm actually a huge fan of their other lines though. They're all great and to hear they're "Carnivalizing" them all inside and out will take away from the unique experience. My fingers are crossed this isn't going to be like it sounds. It will be interesting to see how it unfolds. Wonder if my Elite status on Princess will then be carried over to the other lines? hmmm...that may be a perk:) Also, ECcruise: you must have been typing while I was:) Your link doesn't work:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTfan Posted April 11, 2010 Author #18 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I would say a Press Manager from a Fortune 50 company working with the Cruise Industry is a darn good reliable source. He just pointed me to the article... I don't know why it's not posted on Carnival's site...this could be the result of an interview with Baird Maritime and an official corporate release hasn't been made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDLady Posted April 11, 2010 #19 Share Posted April 11, 2010 April Fool's Joke. Here is where this all started Note the date of the "news item." EDIT: CruiseCritic is censoring the site where it originated. Google Mickey Arison's quote and you will find it. Ok, I'll stop typing and just read right now since we're all typing at once;) Thanks for the update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTfan Posted April 11, 2010 Author #20 Share Posted April 11, 2010 It appears to be a joke..but it got picked up by a legit publication and is being touted as fact... Either a brilliant or really dumb move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomica Posted April 11, 2010 #21 Share Posted April 11, 2010 It appears to be a joke..but it got picked up by a legit publication and is being touted as fact... Either a brilliant or really dumb move What you've got here is a case of crappy fact-checking. It's an April fools gag that got picked up. There's not an ounce of truth to the story - check Carnival's corporate website. Micky Arison didn't become a wealthy man by making stupid decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted April 11, 2010 #22 Share Posted April 11, 2010 How funny that an April Fool's posting on another message board could cause such a fuss on so many other sites. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted April 11, 2010 #23 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Just Google (or Topeka!) Micky Arison USA Today for the original article...quite different from the one posted by the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billet Posted April 11, 2010 #24 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Looks like an April Fool that has got out of control. oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landnsea Posted April 11, 2010 #25 Share Posted April 11, 2010 How funny that an April Fool's posting on another message board could cause such a fuss on so many other sites. :D Hello Toto, Please talk us down, if this is a late joke, it sure got us, just sent off an e-mail to our T/A for his input. To say the least was not happy at all when we read it. 14 days till we fly off to Beijing. John,Laura and Gaby Seattle,Wa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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