airlink diva Posted June 29, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I'm currently on the Elation enjoying a Kiss on the Lips :)! Prior to boarding the ship, told there are only about 123 gold, about 20 Platinum and 2 diamond cruisera on a sailing of over 2700. That's less than 200 senior cruisers. Are we staying away from the shorter cruises? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allener58 Posted June 29, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I'm currently on the Elation enjoying a Kiss on the Lips :)! Prior to boarding the ship, told there are only about 123 gold, about 20 Platinum and 2 diamond cruisera on a sailing of over 2700. That's less than 200 senior cruisers. Are we staying away from the shorter cruises? You don't like newbies?:eek: Woops. I thought you said we are staying away from shorter cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinp36 Posted June 29, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 29, 2013 We avoid anything under 7 days due to economics....we have to fly to a port. Even if we lived within driving distance we would still prefer taking 7 plus day cruises.... Why? More variety of possible port stops and it takes 3ish days for us to fully relax! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted June 29, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Im looking for a Belize itinerary right now which is only done on a 7 day cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pungo3 Posted June 29, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I have gone on short cruises (4 days) to long cruises (16 days). It really doesn't matter to me. Prices have dropped so much, I just keep booking them. I am lucky that I can easily drive to all the Florida ports, which makes cruising a great value for me. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROCRUISE Posted June 29, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Also prefer cruises of at least more than 7 days, when possible. We also have to fly to catch a ship and yes, as young senior citizens, we can afford some longer cruises. Currently looking into making our 1/1/14 cruise into a 21 day B2B! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree.critter Posted June 29, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 29, 2013 How did you find this out? I think it's interesting to know and would be fun to find out on variety of sailings. I prefer the longer cruises too but if the price and timing is right short getaways are nice since we live close to several ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted June 29, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I want to know how you know too. Sounds like something you would find out at the past guest party, but I think you just boarded? Emjoy your cruise! And do they make that drink in an NA recipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynt Posted June 29, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I'm currently on the Elation enjoying a Kiss on the Lips :)! Prior to boarding the ship, told there are only about 123 gold, about 20 Platinum and 2 diamond cruisera on a sailing of over 2700. That's less than 200 senior cruisers. Are we staying away from the shorter cruises? Take care of the Elation. I board when you get back!! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimmy86 Posted June 29, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 29, 2013 With the new program a lot of people got downgraded from gold to red...your red until 28 days of sailing now which cut down on the number of people who get the perks. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted June 29, 2013 #11 Share Posted June 29, 2013 We had ZERO diamonds on my last conquest. I had the most cruises at 25 cruises. Not a single diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&THollings Posted June 29, 2013 #12 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Last year we did a 8 day on the Freedom and went out on a 4 day on the Imagination the next day. I too noticed more 'newbies' on the 4 day cruise. I think the fact the 3, 4 and 5 day are a 'cheap' get away. I draws them in and gets them hooked :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruisin4cruisin Posted June 29, 2013 #13 Share Posted June 29, 2013 A lot of children on board? That would definitely knock down the percentages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted June 29, 2013 #14 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Since I live close to five different Florida ports, I take, and enjoy lots of different cruises, and everything from 4 day and longer. I've taken 5, short 5 day cruises lately, and was the only "Diamond" on 3 of the five. I think the shorter cruises are avoided by lots of folks, and especially those who have to fly, to sail. Nothing wrong with those cruises, and in fact, I've had a GREAT time aboard each, and every one of 'em. :D "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willandjonsmom Posted June 29, 2013 #15 Share Posted June 29, 2013 For everyone that wanted to know how they found out the guest count just ask at guest services they will be more than happy to tell you. We always find out how many platinum cruisers we are sailing with since we are platinum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted June 29, 2013 #16 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I would certainly consider last minute, shorter cruises - if I lived closer to a cruise port :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted June 29, 2013 #17 Share Posted June 29, 2013 We've been on short cruises, 7-day and 15-day. We prefer the 7 and 15 day cruises. Looking to go to Hawaii on Princess in January. It's close to home and we can drive to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleJeanne Posted June 30, 2013 #18 Share Posted June 30, 2013 We prefer the 7 day or more cruises. We have to either fly or drive a minimum of 10 hours. We have booked shorter cruises a few times and always feel like we are ripped off the ship way to soon. Back in March we had a trip to CA given to us. There was free airfare and Disney involved. We booked a 3 day cruise and added it onto the end of our trip in Orange county since we didn't know when we would get back out there again. We enjoyed the cruise but it didn't even feel like a real cruise to me. It really felt more like a sample of what could be offered. So, whenever I can I book the 7 day trips. But we have been known to add in a 5 day every now and then. We have our 1st 16 day trip booked for next April and I'm really looking forward to it and all of its sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizinman Posted June 30, 2013 #19 Share Posted June 30, 2013 So few gold and above! Yes OP, that appears to be what Carnival is promoting these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted June 30, 2013 #20 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Over 2700 passengers on Elation? Glad I'm not on that cruise. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatPem Posted June 30, 2013 #21 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I want to know how you know too. Sounds like something you would find out at the past guest party, but I think you just boarded? Emjoy your cruise! And do they make that drink in an NA recipe? I'm currently on the Elation enjoying a Kiss on the Lips :)! Prior to boarding the ship, told there are only about 123 gold, about 20 Platinum and 2 diamond cruisera on a sailing of over 2700. That's less than 200 senior cruisers. Are we staying away from the shorter cruises? YUM!!! That is my FAVORITE drink! @marshhawk, they do have NA and it is about $3 cheaper! 2 with alcohol or 3 NA.....I think the only ones with alcohol that I drank were when my mother-in-law bought me one and my free one ;) have fun on the Elation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmowan8485 Posted June 30, 2013 #22 Share Posted June 30, 2013 With the new program a lot of people got downgraded from gold to red...your red until 28 days of sailing now which cut down on the number of people who get the perks. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app This is the second post that I've corrected today. You hit gold at 25 days sailed and not 28... let's not confuse anyone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmowan8485 Posted June 30, 2013 #23 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Also notice so few gold or above cards on my most recent 5 day Glory cruise... I agree that the reasonable rates are luring newbies on board, once they get hooked that's it.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizinman Posted July 5, 2013 #24 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Over 2700 passengers on Elation? Glad I'm not on that cruise. :eek: Frank , you bring valuable information to the conversation :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airlink diva Posted July 5, 2013 Author #25 Share Posted July 5, 2013 How did you find this out? I think it's interesting to know and would be fun to find out on variety of sailings. I prefer the longer cruises too but if the price and timing is right short getaways are nice since we live close to several ports. Before boarding started, they broke down the stats on the paxs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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