WOW people want to go to Alaska bad!

[K_e_short]

This came up in a post I started last night.

 

I have two differenet casino offers that allow Alaska cruises (03M and FJ7) 

Both have Balcony rooms for whatever the OBC is (so basically free)

 

 

[mondello]

2 minutes ago, K_e_short said:

This came up in a post I started last night.

 

I have two differenet casino offers that allow Alaska cruises (03M and FJ7) 

Both have Balcony rooms for whatever the OBC is (so basically free)

 

 

And you opened the email way before them.

[Eli_6]

I really have to start playing in the casino...

 

I never get these kind of offers. 

[K_e_short]

36 minutes ago, mondello said:

And you opened the email way before them.

 

Actually I don't get emails I log into the website. And I checked before I posted my reply.

And one deal has been going on for a while.

 

Was just trying to point out that it seems inconsistent in terms of what deals people get, how many rooms are on sale, and was trying to give hope to those who thought they missed out.

Maybe trying the other casino offers that show up would give them a deal on Alaska.

 

[K_e_short]

19 minutes ago, Eli_6 said:

I really have to start playing in the casino...

 

I never get these kind of offers. 

 

I've been on 1 Carnival cruise. In 2018. I gambled about $1000. Have been getting casino deals regularly since then.

Yes I know the theory is I'll gamble the full price of the room in the casino on my next cruise but still. It is worth it.

 

[Buckwheet]

There must be some underlying criteria that Carnival has when booking these deals. I called our PVP at home this morning and booked a balcony on the Miracle, Alaska in August. $100 per person. No problems encountered. 

[BlerkOne]

I met a couple on a free Carnival cruise who had never been on Carnival but did frequent land casinos. I wouldn't be surprised if there is an exchange of information.

 

All offers are capacity controlled and depending on how cruises are selling, cabins can be added. or people put a cabin on hold too long and it expired.

 

I get better offers (or did) from cruise lines I cruise less frequently (but are still Carnival family). Go figure.

[kdr69]

2 hours ago, mondello said:

Just curious, would you have to quarantine post-cruise? I was wondering how Carnival will handle the restart for Canadians if they're under restrictions and unable/unwilling to quarantine due to time/work constraints.

Yes we would have to quarantine in Alberta 14 days upon arrival back into the country.  which is why i cant book anything anyways until the border is reopened to travel without having to quarantine as i dont have that much vacation days lol

[jetsfan58]

The "Free" part intrigues me. The part about having to take an overcoat on a cruise is not appealing to me. I will pass.

[Radiioman46]

14 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

"Based on recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and close collaboration with Alaskan officials, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line plan to resume guest cruise operations for a partial season in Alaska, each with one ship sailing round-trip. These Alaska cruises are available for guests who have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise and have proof of vaccination. Crew vaccinations will be in accordance with CDC guidelines."

 

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/three-carnival-corporation-cruise-line-brands-plan-to-resume-cruising-in-us-with-alaska-sailings-in-july-301296461.html

 

Question: 

I thought that the only reason the CDC had regulatory control over the cruise lines was that the travel was international. But these Alaskan cruises will be going from Seattle to Alaska and not stopping in Canada, they would not be considered international. So, why does the CDC still have regulatory control over these temporary Alaskan cruises? 

[Buckwheet]

2 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

I met a couple on a free Carnival cruise who had never been on Carnival but did frequent land casinos. I wouldn't be surprised if there is an exchange of information.

We have gotten "free" cruises from land based casinos before. If I remember correctly Pinnacle entertainment and RCL have an affiliation. 

[cruisegus]

14 minutes ago, Radiioman46 said:

Question: 

I thought that the only reason the CDC had regulatory control over the cruise lines was that the travel was international. But these Alaskan cruises will be going from Seattle to Alaska and not stopping in Canada, they would not be considered international. So, why does the CDC still have regulatory control over these temporary Alaskan cruises? 

Under section 361 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S. Code § 264), the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is authorized to take measures to prevent the entry and spread of communicable diseases from foreign countries into the United States and between States.

The authority for carrying out these functions on a daily basis has been delegated to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

[BlerkOne]

29 minutes ago, Radiioman46 said:

Question: 

I thought that the only reason the CDC had regulatory control over the cruise lines was that the travel was international. But these Alaskan cruises will be going from Seattle to Alaska and not stopping in Canada, they would not be considered international. So, why does the CDC still have regulatory control over these temporary Alaskan cruises? 

AFAIK, there is still a port stop in Canada listed on the itineraries. I imagine Carnival will keep all options open for contingencies. You never know - Canada may decide they want some US dollars.

[Radiioman46]

5 minutes ago, BlerkOne said:

AFAIK, there is still a port stop in Canada listed on the itineraries. I imagine Carnival will keep all options open for contingencies. You never know - Canada may decide they want some US dollars.

I thought that with the congress passing the new law to allow a straight through cruise without stopping in Alaska is what these new cruises were all about. Still my question?

 

If anyone else can shed some light on this, it would be great!

Edited May 23, 2021 by Radiioman46

[mondello]

Just now, Radiioman46 said:

I thought that with the congress passing the new law to allow a straight through cruise without stopping in Alaska is what these new cruises were all about. Still my question?

I almost missed it but, the last few words cover it, "from foreign countries into the United States and between States."

[balcony bound]

2 minutes ago, Radiioman46 said:

I thought that with the congress passing the new law to allow a straight through cruise without stopping in Alaska is what these new cruises were all about. Still my question?

 

If anyone else can shed some light on this, it would be great!

Sorta Correct.  For the immediate future, Alaska cruises do not have to stop in Canada.  I don't remember for how long.

[Radiioman46]

1 minute ago, balcony bound said:

Sorta Correct.  For the immediate future, Alaska cruises do not have to stop in Canada.  I don't remember for how long.

It's temporary for sure. But since these cruises are not stopping in Canada, why do they have to get permission from the CDC? 

Edited May 23, 2021 by Radiioman46

[woodey]

Same here by the time I got to get the oks I needed the  balcony's gone.... then by the time we regrouped only IS cabins...but hey it a cruise to Alaska for $200 so yes, we booked.

[vivian02]

Sorry you missed the Carnival offer. I had been following the Alaska situation from last week so when I spotted open cruise bookings on Thursday for Alaska I called my TA right away. She put me on a "hold" for a balcony since the balconies were going for an extra $150 over a inside cabin. I was able to book a decent airfare into Seattle which made things even better. I was suprised my wife didn't get the gambling flier since she likes the casinos. Princess was nice enough to offer us free water for gambling in their casino on our last adventure. Anyway after three hours on Thursday I got airfare and what looks like a decent booking for a July Alaska cruise. 

     Note: I live in Arizona and the non vaccinated thing is something that goes on here. My Tax guy wants to do a cruise out of Miami next Fall. He won't get vaccinated. I told him I will be cruising two cruises this year and will be glad to tell him all about it come tax time next year. Can't wait to hear about him trying to get on a cruise in Flordia without being vaccinated. As for his excuse I won't even go there. The wife and I are vaccinated and we'll be cruising this year. Happy cruising everyone. Tim  

[jonyboy]

This may not be the right place for this post but here goes.  We took an Alaska cruise on Holland America about 5 years ago.  We'd like to do another in 2022.  Looking for opinions on best cruise line

 

Thanks

[Radiioman46]

2 hours ago, Radiioman46 said:

It's temporary for sure. But since these cruises are not stopping in Canada, why do they have to get permission from the CDC? 

I finally remembered that the ships are not American owned, and that's why the CDC has the regulatory authority over them. Thanks.

[mondello]

38 minutes ago, Radiioman46 said:

I finally remembered that the ships are not American owned, and that's why the CDC has the regulatory authority over them. Thanks.

See post #41.

[eclue]

2 hours ago, jonyboy said:

This may not be the right place for this post but here goes.  We took an Alaska cruise on Holland America about 5 years ago.  We'd like to do another in 2022.  Looking for opinions on best cruise line

 

Thanks

Princess is the best one.

 

[ontheweb]

2 hours ago, Radiioman46 said:

I finally remembered that the ships are not American owned, and that's why the CDC has the regulatory authority over them. Thanks.

Wrong, the CDC has jurisdiction over the river cruises within the USA on American owned ships, so your reason is not correct.

 

You must have missed where others have pointed out BETWEEN states.

[K_e_short]

3 hours ago, jonyboy said:

This may not be the right place for this post but here goes.  We took an Alaska cruise on Holland America about 5 years ago.  We'd like to do another in 2022.  Looking for opinions on best cruise line

 

Thanks

We did an Alaska cruise in 2018 on the Norwegian Jewel.

 

I would actually say that it doesn't matter since you are really using the ship as a floating hotel to see Alaska.

 

So I'd look at what ports you want to see, whether you want to do land trips before and after, etc.

I woudl also be looking at prices as having a balcony or ocean view is awesome to see the scenery.