So Long Carnivial.... It's Been Real.. But I Have To Say GOODBYE!!!

[Big Jay]

I've Just Returned, From The 5-05-12 Sailing On Carnivial Freedom!!! I Had A Great Time, But I Will NOT Be Sailing Carnivial In The Near Future!!!

 

I Sail Solo, And Carnivial Got Rid Of The Solo Supplement, And No Matter How Much Fun I Have... I Can't See Myself Paying A 200% Supplement To Sail Carnivial:eek:!!!

 

So Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian, Look Out.. Here I Come!!!:p

[rnvattes]

I can't say for sure as I have not run any numbers, but given how much more expensive all those other lines you mention are - won't you wind up paying the same number of dollars, or awfully close???

[sparks1093]

I've Just Returned, From The 5-05-12 Sailing On Carnivial Freedom!!! I Had A Great Time, But I Will NOT Be Sailing Carnivial In The Near Future!!!

 

I Sail Solo, And Carnivial Got Rid Of The Solo Supplement, And No Matter How Much Fun I Have... I Can't See Myself Paying A 200% Supplement To Sail Carnivial:eek:!!!

 

So Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian, Look Out.. Here I Come!!!:p

 

Well, at least it's not for the decline in service, food quality, entertainment, chair hogs or "service" dogs:D.

[Retired LEO]

I've Just Returned, From The 5-05-12 Sailing On Carnivial Freedom!!! I Had A Great Time, But I Will NOT Be Sailing Carnivial In The Near Future!!!

 

I Sail Solo, And Carnivial Got Rid Of The Solo Supplement, And No Matter How Much Fun I Have... I Can't See Myself Paying A 200% Supplement To Sail Carnivial:eek:!!!

 

So Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian, Look Out.. Here I Come!!!:p

 

You can take RCI off your list. I don't know about the others.

[Sargent_Schultz]

You can forget Princess and for the most part, NCL.

[tracyanns]

I've Just Returned, From The 5-05-12 Sailing On Carnivial Freedom!!! I Had A Great Time, But I Will NOT Be Sailing Carnivial In The Near Future!!!

 

I Sail Solo, And Carnivial Got Rid Of The Solo Supplement, And No Matter How Much Fun I Have... I Can't See Myself Paying A 200% Supplement To Sail Carnivial:eek:!!!

 

So Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian, Look Out.. Here I Come!!!:p

 

OP, I think you will find that more of the other lines do the same thing. It is good to hear that you had a great time...

[sparks1093]

You can forget Princess and for the most part, NCL.

 

Although the Epic does offer single studio cabins (or something like that) at 150%.

[coachpete]

Well, at least it's not for the decline in service, food quality, entertainment, chair hogs or "service" dogs:D.

 

and smoking, smuggling and tipping.

 

Although NCL on the EPIC has solo suites.

[Big Jay]

I can't say for sure as I have not run any numbers, but given how much more expensive all those other lines you mention are - won't you wind up paying the same number of dollars, or awfully close???

Carnivial IS More Expensive "If" Sailing Solo!!! You Have To Pay 200% Supplement, With The Others It's 150%!!:o

[Carolin]

NCL Epic has the studio's for one but the cheapest I saw was a 4 day Med for $599.

 

Hey.. you can try Cunard. I hear they have a cheaper single suppliment.

[CapeCodCruiser]

Well, at least it's not for the decline in service, food quality, entertainment, chair hogs or "service" dogs:D.

 

Curious...

 

When did you experience these things on Carnival?

[DaytonCruiser]

You can take RCI off your list. I don't know about the others.

 

Royal offers lots of single supplement deals..usually 120-135%

I once paid 106% on a last min booking with Royal.

 

OP

If you are willing to go the Early Saver route, Carnival is hard to beat on 7 day cruises to the caribbean, since many of the other lines have pretty slim pickings and charge a premium.

[Sargent_Schultz]

Although the Epic does offer single studio cabins (or something like that) at 150%.

 

Something like that and shoebox sized. All are insides, I believe.

[Sargent_Schultz]

Carnivial IS More Expensive "If" Sailing Solo!!! You Have To Pay 200% Supplement, With The Others It's 150%!!:o

 

If you cruise in a closet.

[sparks1093]

Curious...

 

When did you experience these things on Carnival?

 

Guess my attempt at humor wasn't as obvious as I thought it was. Sorry bout that. (And as my first CCL cruise is still 149 days away I have to wait for my second CCL cruise, which would be in 2014, in order to note a decline in anything;)).

[firefly333]

You can take RCI off your list. I don't know about the others.

 

Why is that? They have lots of 0 and up supplements. I saw a $299 balcony rate, 4 days on Liberty OTS. no supplement.

 

Try getting a balcony on Carnival for $150 X 200%, equals $300.

 

RCL and other cruiselines have much better rates for solos.

 

I suspect Carnival wants warm bodies and has driven them away on purpose.

 

Carnival is the only line I know of that never has solo deals below 200%. Anyone know of a line that is always 200% like Carnival?

[DaytonCruiser]

Although the Epic does offer single studio cabins (or something like that) at 150%.

 

Actually its 0%

[Cruisekrazy63]

Hmmmmm, service dogs? Do you think they would believe my 7 lb Chiweenie is my "emotional therapy" dog? I hate leaving him but would never think of cruising with him. LOL

[spiritfox]

Well, at least it's not for the decline in service, food quality, entertainment, chair hogs or "service" dogs:D.

 

That's great--made my day--no norovirus problems either. ;)

[Big Jay]

You can take RCI off your list. I don't know about the others.

I'm Keeping Royal On The List!! Paid $982 (Solo) For 9-30-2012! (FOS)

 

Paid $1247, For 8-Night 5-05-12 Carnivial Freedom!!!!

 

Originally Had The Allure Booked For 10-07-12, But Switched To Freedom Of The Seas!!! Allure Was Too Much, And Too Big!!!:D

[djwood24]

go out and make friends.....:)

[genegri]

Don't blame you, OP. Carnival's biggest (and to some, the only) attraction is its low prices. Take that away, you might as well live up some more. :p

 

Make no mistake, Carnival is a great line, offering a great product at a price most can afford. Kudos to that! I admire it a lot, the same way I admire Walmart. Nothing wrong with competing at price points. But again there are greater things out there, too.

 

Good luck!

[DaytonCruiser]

I'm Keeping Royal On The List!! Paid $982 (Solo) For 9-30-2012! (FOS)

 

Paid $1247, For 8-Night 5-05-12 Carnivial Freedom!!!!

 

Originally Had The Allure Booked For 10-07-12, But Switched To Freedom Of The Seas!!! Allure Was Too Much, And Too Big!!!:D

 

That price difference is just $15 a day..and the FOS is smack dab in the middle of cane season, so it should be cheaper than a May cruise.

 

You dont mention cabin, but Im guessing you were in a porthole on Freedom and in a true inside on FOS.

[Big Jay]

You can forget Princess and for the most part, NCL.

Princess Ruby 7-Night Eastern Caribbean $1058 (Solo)

 

Norwegian Breakaway (Brand NEW Ship) Leaving From My Homeport, NYC, $1065!!! (Solo)

 

Carnivial Freedom 8-Night Southern Caribbean $1247, 5-05-12, ( Airfare, Transfers, Not Included)

[dustyroad]

I can't say for sure as I have not run any numbers, but given how much more expensive all those other lines you mention are - won't you wind up paying the same number of dollars, or awfully close???

 

im with you on this. i always get a cheaper price with carnival when i factor in im a past guest, over 55 and sometimes the state i live in as a discount. i will stick with cc.