CRUISERMOMX3 Posted July 2, 2018 #201 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Change up the menu in the MDR. It seems that every ship has the exact same menu for day 1, day 2, etc. A little creativity would be appreciated. And if I can throw in #2, designate someone on each ship to be the Chair Hog Police to enforce their own rule about saving chairs. Start tagging them at 7am and make a lap every 40 minutes to actually remove belongings. You'd only have to do this till 10:00 or so when people will start actually staying in their chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted July 2, 2018 #202 Share Posted July 2, 2018 If I were to come up with one thing I'd like to see changed, it would be for Carnival to get their own private island. They have a history of using others' islands including RCI's island but I think if they had their own, they could make it their own...meaning keeping CCL's fun theme ashore like what RCI is doing to Coco Cay (and did to Labadee), and what NCL did to Harvest Cay. That sure could fit, it is interesting that the cruise line with the most ships in the Caribbean does not have a private island. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted July 2, 2018 #203 Share Posted July 2, 2018 If I were to come up with one thing I'd like to see changed, it would be for Carnival to get their own private island. They have a history of using others' islands including RCI's island but I think if they had their own, they could make it their own...meaning keeping CCL's fun theme ashore like what RCI is doing to Coco Cay (and did to Labadee), and what NCL did to Harvest Cay. Most likely it's less expensive to use someone else's island than it is to buy and create one of their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted July 2, 2018 #204 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Most likely it's less expensive to use someone else's island than it is to buy and create one of their own. None of these cruise lines bought anything. They entered into long term leases and partnerships with local government agencies. The local governments and development authorities put up the money for development on the leased space, and the cruise line guarantees X number of guests over a period of time, each to be charged a per person port tax that is a direct pass through to the government. In the case of CocoCay being further developed with additional features the cruise line does pay part of that, but also gets favorable tax abatements. I'd argue it is more expensive, over time, to sublet these spaces, but in short to medium term if they are not being used daily or weekly it can be a smart business move where Carnival gets the benefit of the improved space, but is only paying modest usage fees and the gov't is still taxing the guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted July 2, 2018 #205 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Most likely it's less expensive to use someone else's island than it is to buy and create one of their own. Sure. But any improvement will cost something. I'm just responding to the OP's question of what I'd like to see improved with CCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted July 2, 2018 #206 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Then welcome back!! Sent from my iPad using Forums What does that mean???? The entertainment has improved? No more Playlist or Hasbro????? I'm Platinum and enjoy the overall Carnival experience, but stopped sailing with them about 4 years ago because of the entertainment, which is important to me. In that department, they don't deliver what I want - it's a deal breaker for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrygirlcruiser1234 Posted July 2, 2018 #207 Share Posted July 2, 2018 non smokers aren’t going to want to walk into that ashtray at night. They already do as the Night club allows smoking while its open, just not on the dance floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raxter54 Posted July 2, 2018 #208 Share Posted July 2, 2018 They already do as the Night club allows smoking while its open, just not on the dance floor.Curious - How do they keep the smoke away from the dance floor? Sent from my SM-S907VL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrygirlcruiser1234 Posted July 2, 2018 #209 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Curious - How do they keep the smoke away from the dance floor? Sent from my SM-S907VL using Forums mobile app You are not allowed to be on the dance floor with a cigarette in your hand, but you can smoke at the bar and the surrounding tables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declansdad Posted July 2, 2018 #210 Share Posted July 2, 2018 What does that mean???? The entertainment has improved? No more Playlist or Hasbro????? I'm Platinum and enjoy the overall Carnival experience, but stopped sailing with them about 4 years ago because of the entertainment, which is important to me. In that department, they don't deliver what I want - it's a deal breaker for me. It may not be what you are looking for anymore but that doesn't mean it is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declansdad Posted July 2, 2018 #211 Share Posted July 2, 2018 None of these cruise lines bought anything. They entered into long term leases and partnerships with local government agencies. The local governments and development authorities put up the money for development on the leased space, and the cruise line guarantees X number of guests over a period of time, each to be charged a per person port tax that is a direct pass through to the government. In the case of CocoCay being further developed with additional features the cruise line does pay part of that, but also gets favorable tax abatements. I'd argue it is more expensive, over time, to sublet these spaces, but in short to medium term if they are not being used daily or weekly it can be a smart business move where Carnival gets the benefit of the improved space, but is only paying modest usage fees and the gov't is still taxing the guests. Actually that is not always the case. Great Stirrup Cay and Half Moon Cay are both owned by their respective cruise lines. DCL and RCI have long-term leases for their islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted July 2, 2018 #212 Share Posted July 2, 2018 What does that mean???? The entertainment has improved? No more Playlist or Hasbro????? I'm Platinum and enjoy the overall Carnival experience, but stopped sailing with them about 4 years ago because of the entertainment, which is important to me. In that department, they don't deliver what I want - it's a deal breaker for me. You asked if it had improved, the answer is yes. If those two names are the difference for you (note I said names as opposed to what the level of talent is) than you will not be happy (ever again, probably). If you want, I can tell you what these improvements are, or we can move on. Your choice. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted July 2, 2018 #213 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Actually that is not always the case. Great Stirrup Cay and Half Moon Cay are both owned by their respective cruise lines. DCL and RCI have long-term leases for their islands. GSC you may be right; it was an oil pump sandbar before NCL got involved in late 1970's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declansdad Posted July 2, 2018 #214 Share Posted July 2, 2018 GSC you may be right; it was an oil pump sandbar before NCL got involved in late 1970's. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Stirrup_Cay https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_San_Salvador_Island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted July 3, 2018 #215 Share Posted July 3, 2018 (edited) It may not be what you are looking for anymore but that doesn't mean it is bad. Different strokes for different folks - The topic is what one thing would I like to see Carnival improve and for me that is the entertainment. My son loves Carnival, but primarily for Guy's. He doesn't care two hoots about entertainment. Edited July 3, 2018 by mek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted July 3, 2018 #216 Share Posted July 3, 2018 You asked if it had improved, the answer is yes. If those two names are the difference for you (note I said names as opposed to what the level of talent is) than you will not be happy (ever again, probably). If you want, I can tell you what these improvements are, or we can move on. Your choice. Sent from my iPad using Forums Well I'm always open to hearing other opinions. so what exactly has improved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted July 3, 2018 #217 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Well I'm always open to hearing other opinions. so what exactly has improved? live bands in the main shows, actually they are pretty good on the Horizon. Carnival is about entertainment all over the ship. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplelife Posted July 3, 2018 #218 Share Posted July 3, 2018 We wish they would improve their pizza! Years ago, it was much better! Marsha Last 2 cruises on Magic and Conquest, I found the pizza to be quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplelife Posted July 3, 2018 #219 Share Posted July 3, 2018 The quality and variety of desserts . They need to offer Bitter and Blanc every cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotscrapz Posted July 3, 2018 #220 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Carnival specific: Food in the MDR, I find it barely edible. Also would like vegetarian options in the mdr other than the horrific single daily Indian option. I think the fast food and specialty restaurants range from average to great but the MDR is lacking imho. The cabin decor on most ships - those browns and oranges look so dingy. Move the comedy shows tons bigger venue - I love them and find they can't hold all that want to attend. All cruise lines : Bigger and more pools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBP1 Posted July 3, 2018 #221 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Replace John Heald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotscrapz Posted July 3, 2018 #222 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Last 2 cruises on Magic and Conquest, I found the pizza to be quite good. I think the pizza something Carnival does great lol! But I despise the MDR ... Different stroke a lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotscrapz Posted July 3, 2018 #223 Share Posted July 3, 2018 They already do as the Night club allows smoking while its open, just not on the dance floor. This! Last cruise i couldn't go in there - my Eyes and lungs burned soon bad ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrygirlcruiser1234 Posted July 3, 2018 #224 Share Posted July 3, 2018 This! Last cruise i couldn't go in there - my Eyes and lungs burned soon bad ... Sorry, I don't want them to change this. I'm a smoker, its one of the few places we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueMonk Posted July 3, 2018 #225 Share Posted July 3, 2018 No smoking in the casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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