nursepixie Posted February 20, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I know this topic is here somewhere, but I'm not able to search. My husband has now decided that he just can't face his fear of flying, so I really need to switch my companion. Can anyone with experience doing this tell me what the penalty is? Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibble Posted February 20, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I know this topic is here somewhere, but I'm not able to search. My husband has now decided that he just can't face his fear of flying, so I really need to switch my companion. Can anyone with experience doing this tell me what the penalty is? Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app He will lose all but $50 of his deposit. The remainder of his deposit will be held as "carnival credit". The new person "should" pay whatever rate you have already secured in that cabin. (this is all based on changing before final payment date) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headinsouth! Posted February 20, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Depends on how you booked it. Under ES there is a $50 fee for name change..that's it. On one of my bookings a while back, I switched my husband for my brother and they didn't even charge me the $50 and I had ES. It was 4 weeks before the sailing date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursepixie Posted February 20, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Depends on how you booked it. Under ES there is a $50 fee for name change..that's it. On one of my bookings a while back, I switched my husband for my brother and they didn't even charge me the $50 and I had ES. It was 4 weeks before the sailing date. Did you do it online, or call? Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headinsouth! Posted February 20, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Did you do it online, or call? Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app You have to call. Do you remember what promo you booked it under? If not look all the way at the bottom of your confirmation email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursepixie Posted February 20, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted February 20, 2014 You have to call. Do you remember what promo you booked it under? If not look all the way at the bottom of your confirmation email. It's early saver....$500 deposit. I booked in July for July. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headinsouth! Posted February 20, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Ok then you're good.. $50 name change. Happy sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursepixie Posted February 20, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Ok then you're good.. $50 name change. Happy sailing! That is awesome! Thank you so much :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headinsouth! Posted February 20, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 20, 2014 That is awesome! Thank you so much :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app No problem. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n6uqqq Posted February 20, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) One of the explicit rules of early saver is no name changes allowed, so if it was changed you either got a waiver or you were not booked ES. That is the only thing that has kept me from booking ES. Edited February 20, 2014 by n6uqqq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramaqueenjan Posted February 20, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I changed companions w/ early saver and they kept 200 for future cruise and 50 dollar change fee ..I used that 200 toward deposit of my current booking .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hftmrock Posted February 20, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I know this topic is here somewhere, but I'm not able to search. My husband has now decided that he just can't face his fear of flying, so I really need to switch my companion. Can anyone with experience doing this tell me what the penalty is? Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app I am not sure if there is a penalty but first you have to get a good divorce lawyer, then you need to split the assets and decide who gets custody of the children and pets and then..... oh... you mean switching your companion on the cruise.... well then... NEVERMIND :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgmiller63 Posted February 20, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 20, 2014 i am not sure if there is a penalty but first you have to get a good divorce lawyer, then you need to split the assets and decide who gets custody of the children and pets and then..... Oh... You mean switching your companion on the cruise.... Well then... Nevermind :d lmao! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Ariel Posted February 20, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I thought for Early Saver there were NO name changes? Friends of ours are sailing with us soon and they would NOT allow them to switch out one person for another at all. So did some just get lucky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted February 20, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I changed companions w/ early saver and they kept 200 for future cruise and 50 dollar change fee ..I used that 200 toward deposit of my current booking .. In affect there was no name change but a cancellation of the other pax and rebooking of another.:) Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursepixie Posted February 21, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I went online to "my guests" and just to try changed my guest....it worked, and now my friend's name shows up where my husbands was. Should I be worried about that? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted February 21, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I went online to "my guests" and just to try changed my guest....it worked, and now my friend's name shows up where my husbands was. Should I be worried about that? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app You'd better call Carnival and make sure that it is OK. You sure wouldn't want to get to port and find out it wasn't allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibble Posted February 24, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) I went online to "my guests" and just to try changed my guest....it worked, and now my friend's name shows up where my husbands was. Should I be worried about that? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app I would definitely call, as the policy for early saver is no name changes. As "dramaqueenjan" had done, it's more of a "cancel one person and add another". Are you sure you're Early Saver? If it was anything other than a cruise, I'd say "just go with it" and see what happens, but I definitely wouldn't take that chance arriving at port. Edited February 24, 2014 by Bibble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanyaewa Posted February 24, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 24, 2014 --I went online to "my guests" and just to try changed my guest....it worked, and now my friend's name shows up where my husbands was. Should I be worried about that?-- IMO that seesms like a change and with every other online res system I have ever encountered I would be satisfied with that. Now I know there are Board members here who say you should be diligent in double checking etc etc. but that seems done to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hftmrock Posted February 24, 2014 #20 Share Posted February 24, 2014 --I went online to "my guests" and just to try changed my guest....it worked, and now my friend's name shows up where my husbands was. Should I be worried about that?-- IMO that seesms like a change and with every other online res system I have ever encountered I would be satisfied with that. Now I know there are Board members here who say you should be diligent in double checking etc etc. but that seems done to me. if you would be satisfied with that, then leave it alone. The people here have taken many many many cruises and their advice comes from experience with carnival. If they say that you should verify it... I would take that seriously. (I agree you should call carnival) You can choose to do what you want to do . Caveat Emptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursepixie Posted February 25, 2014 Author #21 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I understand what you're saying, but I haven't once seen where someone has tried to change it online.....I'd love to hear from someone who unsuccessfully tried, just to know that I shouldn't even try. To me, it looks legit. I haven't once talked to carnival reps, I've done it all online. Thanks. I might take my chances. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted February 25, 2014 #22 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I know this topic is here somewhere, but I'm not able to search. My husband has now decided that he just can't face his fear of flying, so I really need to switch my companion. Can anyone with experience doing this tell me what the penalty is? Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app $50 for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibble Posted February 25, 2014 #23 Share Posted February 25, 2014 $50 for a change. That would be, if he weren't Early Saver. I understand what you're saying, but I haven't once seen where someone has tried to change it online.....I'd love to hear from someone who unsuccessfully tried, just to know that I shouldn't even try. To me, it looks legit. I haven't once talked to carnival reps, I've done it all online. Thanks. I might take my chances. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app I do hope for you that it works out. Please let us know if it does. I'd love to use that feature in the future if it does work, but definitely wouldn't be the guinea pig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursepixie Posted July 13, 2014 Author #24 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I'm checked in and ready to board on the Carnival Breeze. No issues with my switched companion :-). Just wanted to let you all know it worked. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindsorFred Posted July 13, 2014 #25 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Thanks for the update. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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