Trumped off a Carnival by The Donald

[seadays4me]

Just found out that Carnival has just cancelled my reservation for the Carnival Legend out of NYC on 09/26/05 because it was chartered by Expedia and Trump for a Apprentice themed cruise. I booked at a very very good price last October and they basically said sorry here is your deposit back. That is it. If you want to re-book for another date, you can do so at much higher prices.

 

Yes, I did re-book. On The Voyager of the Seas going out of Bayonne, NJ on 9/23/05. The price is about the same as the new price for the Carnival Legend (day for day since the VOS is one day more). I had heard they provide about the same cruising experience.

 

My question is this, I booked a balcony cabin on the "hump" (7318). From your experience was this a good move.

 

Thanks,

Ron

[springtxbill]

A change from Carnival to RCCL has to be a good move. :D

[mohavemommy]

Good move... you will be pleased with the Voyager!

[just4kixx]

You've got the best hump cain available on that deck!

 

Sorry you got "Trumped"... hope you have a wonderful, 1-day longer- cruise ;)

 

A

[PTarbay]

you will love your hump cabin.You are convenient to everything and a great view.

[shelbylook]

We have 7318 on the Mariner in 4 weeks. I've heard nothing but good about the cabin and its location. My cousin and his wife have 7320 so we have both center hump cabins! I'll let you know how it is when we return. I'm sure my review will be long and detailed!

 

Cathy

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

Wow....you got a hump because of Trump! Not to worry or complain...looks like you're the one who won this one! :D

 

 

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[hstrybuf]

Looks like you got the better end of the deal thanks to The Donald.

[Host Jacquelyn]

Wow....you got a hump because of Trump!

 

 

LOL :)

[seadays4me]

Sorry Donald, sounds like I Trumped you. One day extra, hump cabin, nicer ship, and the TA is providing a bottle of wine at dinner each night of the cruise.

 

Thank you all for your input.

 

Ron

[TxKroozer]

We have the same cabin on the Mariner booked for next January. 7318 for us on the hump was the best choice. We have humped before on the AOS so we decided to hump again.

[jckvpa0]

What is the hump?

[Sea Island Lady]

See diagram above. The hump is the middle portion of the ship. Excellent location.:)

[MrsPete]

Donald Trump -- with all his money -- can't do better than Carnival?

[wardnlis]

We are sailing VOS 9/23/2005 too! I saw an ad in our newspaper for the cruise with some of the stars from Apprentice - I like the show, but the cruise sounded pretty stupid, just a couple of them are going to be on board, Donald's just gonna see them off!

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

Donald Trump -- with all his money -- can't do better than Carnival?

 

My thought too!

 

 

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[1corona4u]

If any of you watch the Apprentice, then you know it's an hour long commercial for companies who basically put their names out there. This is the future of advertising. It will be intergrated into more shows in the future. I already saw some soap opera, can't remember which one, as I was just passing the channel, but they intergrated a man buying something with his "Capitol One" credit card, and the cashier even said, "What's in your wallet"....It was really weird.

 

I'd bet that Carnival is doing a deal with the Donald to get more exposure. Recently, there have been companies like Nestle, Burger King, Pepsi, and so many more I can't remember, who pay the Apprentice to be incorporated into the show.

 

Here is an article about the future of advertising;

 

http://www.wsjclassroomedition.com/archive/04dec/advt_placement.htm

[TrentS]

CONSIDER YOURSELF LUCKY!!! Carnival/Trump did you a huge favor!

[over the edge]

Just off the Voyager. You won't be sorry, we had the BEST week. Also ate at Burger King at the Miami airport. Saw the Trump Burger??? Enjoy your vacation!

[GranysT]

We had cabin#7620 on Mariner last April. Front facing hump cabin,port side.Great cabin and balcony. I prefer the hump cabins,to the famous "aft" cabins myself. So far,IMHO,there is not another ship out there that can rival the Voyager Class RCL ships.I am also a Carnival fan,but they have nothing that compares to a "Voyager" ship. :D

[Fairsailing]

So you got "fired" from your Carnival cruise? :D Sorry, I just had to say it. Sounds like you got the better end of the deal. Have a great time!

[BLUEICE]

Would have to agree, you got the better end of the deal on this one.

 

A hump cabin as well... wow, does it get any better. I am also looking forward to my first hump cabin in Sept on the Mariner.

 

Enjoy the VOS as she is a beautiful ship.

 

Perhaps if you pass the Carnival ship, you can wave at the Donald and company.

 

Amazing the way one bad turn gets way better in the end.

 

Enjoy your cruise.