browneyedwoman Posted November 11, 2013 #51 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Please bring back the Fun Farewell Party! Also please allow people who used to be able to go to the Past Guest Party to be able to go again. We miss it!!! You could still stop new people from going who weren't eligible before your cutbacks, but please grandfather in the ones who used to be eligible and who you cut off with the new rules especially those of us who are on cruise critic and champion your cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted November 11, 2013 #52 Share Posted November 11, 2013 1 lower the rates , the last six months the rates are just to high2 allow more than 5 in a room ( after all it's only for sleeping and we can shower in the spa) 3. More comfort food , corned dogs and funnel cakes Get the rates to 30 pp per nite Lower rates is a dream, but would be nice. I see no problem with comfort foods and actually enjoy most of them. I think it's nice to eat something we are familiar with. I think that's why hamburgers, hot dogs and fries are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted November 11, 2013 #53 Share Posted November 11, 2013 A few times people never left and were not forced to !! Parked their butts and stayed for both shows saving seats Apparently there is no such thing as "Saving Seats".I say this because I've heard the Cruise Director mention this before the big shows in the evening but on far too few occasions! I wish they'd make this widespread Common Knowledge fleet-wide, consistently, mentioned by every Cruise Director before every single show, routinely. There's only one way to save seats and that is by placing one warm human bum per individual seat. Thank you. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted November 11, 2013 #54 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Do wish they would get rid of canned music on Serenity There's no need for ANY music on Serenity! There's a time and place for No-Music (it's called Peace & Quiet?) :) and that time and place is Serenity. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted November 11, 2013 #55 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Restore Platinum perks. Modernize decor. Bring bigger ship to Charleston and add 7 night itinerary to Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Key West like the one NCL used to have. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted November 11, 2013 #56 Share Posted November 11, 2013 There's no need for ANY music on Serenity! There's a time and place for No-Music (it's called Peace & Quiet?) :) and that time and place is Serenity. . Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted November 11, 2013 #57 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Better shows in the showroom. This kinda stuff costs Money!-in an era where you don't want to pay the fuel surcharge -or higher cruise costs plus the purchasing value of the dollar is dropping daily and so the dollar numbers go up. It's called Inflation. It's nothing short of a miracle that Carnival Cruises has kept cruise costs where they are today!! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampbabe Posted November 11, 2013 #58 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Lower rates is a dream, but would be nice. I see no problem with comfort foods and actually enjoy most of them. I think it's nice to eat something we are familiar with. I think that's why hamburgers, hot dogs and fries are available. Umm... I think *hope* that the poster you quoted was being sarcastic :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted November 11, 2013 #59 Share Posted November 11, 2013 While there have been some good, logical suggestions, I don't look for most of these to happen. For what they charge, CCL can not do the following: Hire more staff for the MDR Have Production shows Restore the Calypso Band and eliminate the DJ/Canned music on Lido Restore good steak in MDR, not the flat iron they now serve Would love different ships from Charleston and Jacksonville. They move ships around a lot, but never change these. Add reciprocal agreements for Loyalty Program to all Carnival Corp. Lines. I could add many more, but it is all wishful thinking and won't happen, so no need to spend time on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted November 11, 2013 #60 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Umm... I think *hope* that the poster you quoted was being sarcastic :cool: Probably, but who knows. Rearrange the letters of the poster;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted November 11, 2013 #61 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Modernize the decor. No kidding there! Yeah sure, the gaudy fun (Farcus) Vegas thing was appropriate 20 yrs. ago but we've all grown up now, Carnival Cruises including. Fun Ships don't have to be gaudy. Do something imaginative, per dry dock. Hire female interior designers and see what they suggest. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted November 11, 2013 #62 Share Posted November 11, 2013 No kidding there! Yeah sure, the gaudy fun (Farcus) Vegas thing was appropriate 20 yrs. ago but we've all grown up now, Carnival Cruises including. Fun Ships don't have to be gaudy. Do something imaginative, per dry dock. Hire female interior designers and see what they suggest. . But CCL has a certain image to live up to.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted November 11, 2013 #63 Share Posted November 11, 2013 This kinda stuff costs Money!-in an era where you don't want to pay the fuel surcharge -or higher cruise costs plus the purchasing value of the dollar is dropping daily and so the dollar numbers go up. It's called Inflation. It's nothing short of a miracle that Carnival Cruises has kept cruise costs where they are today!! . Not too many people get this !! Cruising in the 90s was more than today yet everything in the world has gone up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latitude918 Posted November 11, 2013 #64 Share Posted November 11, 2013 6a) Enhance efforts to combat chair hogs, perhaps by printing the chair hog rule directly onto the chair, and dedicating an employee to do nothing but label and collect chair hog items for the 2-3 hours between 8-8:30am and 10:30-11am. This. So...much...this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 11, 2013 #65 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Food in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miataman19 Posted November 11, 2013 #66 Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) Hire better staff for the MDR Restore the Calypso Band and eliminate the DJ/Canned music on Lido Restore real steak in MDR, not the flat iron they now serve Chair hogs must walk the plank. (too much?) Eliminate all the sales/messages all day over the speaker system. 1 update by the Capt. at 10am is all we need. Add reciprocal agreements for Loyalty Program to all Carnival Corp. Lines. That about covers it..:D Edited November 11, 2013 by miataman19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southbayer Posted November 12, 2013 #67 Share Posted November 12, 2013 They can improve by Better quality bacon, and not half cooking it. Bring back Capt. Morgan Have a few sit up forward massage chairs outside, quik 10-15 min deep tissue rub downs.. For those of us who get the coupon for a free drink, don't make it so you have to only get it here or there, and has to be during this time or that time... Just give us the free drink to get at any bar! Bring back San Diego port Cruise Cash balance's can be refundable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flydude1063 Posted November 12, 2013 #68 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Food in the MDR. I agree. This is one of our biggest complaints. The food in the MDR on our last two cruises was atrocious. We've also ran into more rude employees on Carnival than any other cruiseline. Our next cruise in March will be our last on Carnival unless there are some big improvements. We're only going on this cruise to use our 50% off coupon we received when the Legend broke down during our cruise earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaLuvCruising Posted November 12, 2013 #69 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Dump Playlist Productions in favor of Show Bands and real singer / dancer productions with real sets. Do not put entertainers / musicians or trivia contests by the casino because of smoke and seating space. Offer dining assignment preferences with bookings (i.e. large table or window seat, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted November 12, 2013 #70 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Why the band by the casino? because there is a bar there....and.... Cruise lines do not make money from the "sitters"... folks who sit, do not order drinks, etc. The layout is designed for higher energy....gambling, dancing, drinking....ie, entertainment that generates $$$. I, personally, have no problem with a cruise line, any cruise line, making a profit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmizz Posted November 12, 2013 #71 Share Posted November 12, 2013 So We all like the lower fares of carnival Right? If we didnt we would ALL be cruising on a big luxury liner with ALL the other things that everyone is asking for. IF Carnival would do alot of the things ( and they are good things) the prices would surly go up. I think the food on the ship is great for what we pay. I also think entertainment is great for what we pay.. We are in a hotel essentually for 7 days + or - days, and the cost isnt bad! I Can think of only one thing that it would be a benefit to us and carnival , Thats having dedicated stations for the bottomless bubbles. More ppl would prolly buy if they didnt have to go wait at the bars for a soda. I dont mind waiting for my Frozen beverage but I have heard many complaints about the soda wait, and the amount they get. TMO:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nokidz Posted November 12, 2013 #72 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Drop Port Canaveral as a port of call. Move it to Key West, or for get the stop all together. Maybe spend more time in Freeport instead of just a half day......(Pride out of Baltimore) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbaltees Posted November 12, 2013 #73 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Drop Port Canaveral as a port of call. Move it to Key West, or for get the stop all together. Maybe spend more time in Freeport instead of just a half day......(Pride out of Baltimore) I would drop Port Freeport, too. That port is sooo far from anything and when you arrive it doesn't even look like a happening place to be. I know they would like to attract more people to Grand Bahama, to spread some of the income around but Freeport is boring. We only got off the ship to buy the obligatory T-shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cv322 Posted November 12, 2013 #74 Share Posted November 12, 2013 The awkward dancing haulted service in the MDR is seriously a bad idea given that they have downsized the wait staff. We would groan when the lights dimmed for shoooowtime. Meant we would have to wait even longer for waters and entrees... Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Forums mobile app This is absolute nonsense....because they only dance at dessert time! Your entree has already been served :rolleyes:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazbar Posted November 12, 2013 #75 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Not so. When you do set dining that may be the case but YTD is becoming far more popular now and people are at all different stages of their meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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