Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 28, 2020 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Sure hope so.... https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/environmental-health/still-chance-us-cruising-could-resume-2020-donald-says 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagegarage Posted August 28, 2020 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I'm one of those he mentions... I'm ready to cruise now, as long as I can get home promptly after the cruise.. Donald has a practical, well thought out approach to restarting. I think the first sign will be when crews start to return to the ships.. I'm hoping someone on cruise critic is watching for that and will report back when they see movement in that direction.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecruiserofships Posted August 28, 2020 #3 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I hope they are able to restart operations this year. I am so ready to be able to board a Carnival ship again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick93 Posted August 28, 2020 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2020 So your saying there’s a chance... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObstructedView2 Posted August 28, 2020 #5 Share Posted August 28, 2020 12 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted August 29, 2020 #6 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Of course there’s a chance and Arnold Donald is certainly spot on with this prediction. In fact, the brand ambassador has so much confidence that he believes Carnival may even resume sailings in October on shorter, modified last minute itineraries. Stay positive and they will bring the fun back to us sooner than we expect! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Shoes2Go Posted August 29, 2020 #7 Share Posted August 29, 2020 We have a friend, head chef, that is “on standby to return in October.” That’s all we’ve heard, except the officers will likely return to the ship they left last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRVEGAS711 Posted August 29, 2020 #8 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Quickly get your deposits in right now. Donald is saying, please help, we are effing broke! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted August 29, 2020 #9 Share Posted August 29, 2020 15 hours ago, jimbo5544 said: Sure hope so.... https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/environmental-health/still-chance-us-cruising-could-resume-2020-donald-says That’s consistent with what I heard from crew members last weekend that Carnival is planning to resume limited short cruises in December. Specifically, at least for the bartenders, they plan to bring back the bartenders that have been out of work the longest (or at least give them the first opportunity to work). Of course it is a BIG step between planning to resume operations and cruising actually resuming. But initiating contact with crew members is a big step, since ships can’t sail without being staffed by crew members. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted August 29, 2020 #10 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Of course there is a chance. There's always been a chance. There is a chance that this goes on for way longer too. I'm glad to her that it at least sounds more promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS CRUZIN Posted August 29, 2020 #11 Share Posted August 29, 2020 3 hours ago, MRVEGAS711 said: Quickly get your deposits in right now. Donald is saying, please help, we are effing broke! Well, we tried. Sold out! The TA said they are sold out when booked to 60 to 70% . Tried the Dec 5th. Sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsTabbyKats Posted August 29, 2020 #12 Share Posted August 29, 2020 12 minutes ago, ALWAYS CRUZIN said: Well, we tried. Sold out! The TA said they are sold out when booked to 60 to 70% . Tried the Dec 5th. Sold out. Think positive....you won't have any issues getting a refund! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latserrof Posted August 29, 2020 #13 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I'm thinking positive -- I'm positive this is more self-serving malarkey from Mr. "Cruises-are-like-being-in-Central-Park." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted August 29, 2020 #14 Share Posted August 29, 2020 30 minutes ago, MsTabbyKats said: Think positive....you won't have any issues getting a refund! And there will be more money available for those still seeking refunds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 29, 2020 #15 Share Posted August 29, 2020 17 hours ago, ObstructedView2 said: Couldn't find something bigger than that? 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Kehote Posted August 29, 2020 #16 Share Posted August 29, 2020 43 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: Couldn't find something bigger than that? Talk about an obstructed view. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS CRUZIN Posted August 29, 2020 #17 Share Posted August 29, 2020 2 hours ago, MsTabbyKats said: Think positive....you won't have any issues getting a refund! Actually we had 7 cancelled cruises this year. Not all Carnival. Only one we took was the Sky Princess in January. All after that one were cancelled. Tried booking others and they got cancelled. Now, we will wait for our Jan 9, 2021 Carnival Elation cruise. After booking it, I find out no steak house. Every Carnival cruise we do the steak house on the first night. Always awesome steak and free wine. Currently, the Elation cruise for this year that was cancelled October 31st. It will all be FCC and FCC obc. So, when the first cruise was cancelled for our March one that took 3-1/2 months to get the refund. After that one. Most were either refunded or received FCC in about three weeks. Hopefully cancellations will not continue in 2021. The CDC needs to get their act together and just stop guessing what MIGHT happen on the ship. The cruise lines have all went overboard in doing their best to make it as safe as they possibly can for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solocruzin Posted August 29, 2020 #18 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Two ships (Paradise & Sensation) are headed to Florida right now, while the others are still adrift. I'm thinking the shorter cruises may start very soon. Fingers crossed🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dottyparka Posted August 29, 2020 #19 Share Posted August 29, 2020 3 hours ago, ALWAYS CRUZIN said: Well, we tried. Sold out! The TA said they are sold out when booked to 60 to 70% . Tried the Dec 5th. Sold out. This sounds like a really positive indication sailings may actually start. One of the protocols that has been mentioned is sailing at ~60% capacity, so this may be a sign that a sold out cruise may actually happen. 🌞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanryanryan Posted August 29, 2020 #20 Share Posted August 29, 2020 2 hours ago, solocruzin said: Two ships (Paradise & Sensation) are headed to Florida right now, while the others are still adrift. I'm thinking the shorter cruises may start very soon. Fingers crossed🤞 I thought all cruises were cancelled until at least October 31st? I wouldn't consider November "very soon". Also, you're delusional if you think any cruises are leaving from the US in 2020. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 29, 2020 #21 Share Posted August 29, 2020 54 minutes ago, Ryanryanryan said: I thought all cruises were cancelled until at least October 31st? I wouldn't consider November "very soon". Also, you're delusional if you think any cruises are leaving from the US in 2020. Despite cruises being canceled until November, Carnival said they are leaving open the possibility of adding cruises in October if the CDC were to allow it at that time. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgcruising Posted August 29, 2020 #22 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I have two booked in November that aren't officially cancelled. I'm ready to pack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted August 30, 2020 #23 Share Posted August 30, 2020 4 hours ago, Ryanryanryan said: Also, you're delusional if you think any cruises are leaving from the US in 2020. Someone bookmark this statement for future reference when the first ship sets sail from a US port. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted August 30, 2020 #24 Share Posted August 30, 2020 6 hours ago, Ryanryanryan said: I thought all cruises were cancelled until at least October 31st? I wouldn't consider November "very soon". Also, you're delusional if you think any cruises are leaving from the US in 2020. November is like... right here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 30, 2020 #25 Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, xDisconnections said: November is like... right here. Pretty much. Actual football actually happened tonight. Football season goes by so fast. Two months will feel like just 8 weeks. Edited August 30, 2020 by Saint Greg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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