Cruiseathoning Posted August 16, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Looking to book a cruise expecting a potential lull in occupancy, but am finding no such thing across the board. Even to Caribbean countries known to be dealing with Zika, and cruises out of Miami with localized Zika, there seems to be no drop in demand. A nice interior can be had for a strong $500ish pp or so, which seems to be commensurate, if not underpriced, for what Carnival is now providing. I am not exactly sure if I love all of the 2.0 changes, but the lunch variety is incredible and their pizza is always homemade and fresh and you have to try to be bored day in day out. This just means the cruiser is not buying what is being sold by the media, and even in the peak of hurricane season, seems to be unfazed by breathless reports of infections and flooding. I am not really disappointed, as I don't want the country to be directed by fear, and the strong economy is supporting higher demand being returned to us in better amenities, and upgraded ships. Some disagree but I will take a Guy's Burger over a pillow chocolate any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtap23 Posted August 16, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Booking are very strong for Carnival now thru next summer. Most of the Florida departure ports are selling really well with some ships having limited capacity already for summer 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asalligo Posted August 16, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 16, 2016 It may not be completely accurate though, I know I am booked for two cruises next year, but I specifically booked past guest and may cancel if Zika gets too serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseathoning Posted August 16, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted August 16, 2016 back on forth on Royal Allure vs. Dream. In the end will the extra money be worth the hassle of flying when Dream will provide fun for a fair cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strophic Posted August 16, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Zika is no big deal unless you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, so I'm not too surprised. One of the perks of being childfree is not having to worry about Zika...personally there are diseases that worry me more, but you can't live your whole life in a plastic bubble either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted August 16, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 16, 2016 No worry, Carnival sells insect repellent at ship gift shop. When in doubt, Spray N' Pray, then hit the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted August 16, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 16, 2016 back on forth on Royal Allure vs. Dream. In the end will the extra money be worth the hassle of flying when Dream will provide fun for a fair cost? The Oasis class on RCI is something special, I would sail the Allure again in a heartbeat. To me it is worth the extra cost, at least once. Luckily, I am way beyond the age to be concerned with Zika, but if I were much younger I might rethink a cruise to the areas affected. I really can't say what I would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 17, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Don't let zika bother you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakersdozen12 Posted August 17, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Only people who are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant (or impregnating someone) have any reason to be scared of the Zika virus. For the rest of us, we can cruise as usual with no worries because the virus is harmless otherwise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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