4 & 5 day Canada 2009 itins canceled

[crusie]

I just received a call from my TA, and she said that the 2009 4&5 day Canada cruises on Triumph out of NYC have been canceled!!! There will now be three 9 day cruises to Quebec, but she is unsure of the itin and whether these cruises will return to NYC or end in Quebec. Also not sure what Triumph will be doing when not on one of these three cruises. She will call back shortly with more information. She thought they might have made the change as a cost issue, but these 4&5 day itins out of NYC are always booked solid and at quite a premium compared to other ports. This is really muddling with my summer plans. Anyone else hear anything?

[lives to cruise]

Here is some more infor for you from John Healds Blog

 

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES TO OFFER NEW QUEBEC VOYAGES ABOARD 102,000-TON CARNIVAL TRIUMPH IN 2009

New Nine-Day ‘Quebec - After the Glaciers’ Cruises Feature Breathtaking Wildlife and Scenery, Extended Visits to Three Historic Cities Along St. Lawrence River

MIAMI (September 23, 2008 ) – For guests seeking a unique cruise alternative with opportunities to view magnificent scenery and wildlife and visit three charming cities along the historic St. Lawrence River, Carnival Cruise Lines will operate a series of nine-day voyages to Quebec aboard the 102,000-ton Carnival Triumph in summer 2009.

The cruises – Carnival’s first of its kind in the region - will operate round-trip from New York on June 25, July 23 and August 20, 2009.

In addition to visits to the fascinating cities of Quebec City, Baie-Comeau, and Havre St. Pierre, the new nine-day "Quebec - After the Glaciers" voyages include an unforgettable daylong cruise along the scenic St. Lawrence River, home to numerous whales and other marine life, along with awe-inspiring landscapes carved out of glaciers.

Guests can also visit Quebec’s breathtaking nature and wildlife preserves where they can get an "up close and personal look" at the Canadian wilderness and view unique rock formations and native plant, sea and animal life.

The new nine-day Quebec departures are the latest additions to Carnival’s popular New York cruise schedule, which also includes four- and five-day eastern Canada voyages and seven-day fall foliage cruises aboard the Carnival Triumph June-August, and eight-day Caribbean sailings aboard the 2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle, operating April-October.

"Carnival is always seeking exciting new itinerary choices and these new nine-day sailings provide guests of all ages an opportunity to experience and explore the natural wonders of Quebec, one of North America’s most historic and fascinating cruising regions," Gerry Cahill, Carnival president and CEO. "And when combined with a departure from New York – a convenient homeport and an exciting destination unto itself – these voyages are even more attractive," Cahill added.

He noted that this new program is ideal for multi-generational travel, offering an opportunity for families to experience and explore a truly unique and historic region that is unlike anywhere else in the world.

Exciting Nine-Day Quebec Cruises

Carnival Triumph’s nine-day Quebec voyages are highlighted by an extended 16-hour port call to Quebec City, which includes an optional shore excursion to Montreal, a cosmopolitan city of two million that is home to world-class museums and excellent restaurants and shopping. Guests can also visit breathtaking Saguenay Fjord, home to no less than five different species of whales.

The adventure continues with an eight-hour call at Baie Comeau where guests can visit Boreal Park –home to numerous former glacier fields — tour the Glacier Interpretation Center, and partake in a variety of exciting outdoor adventure activities.

During the eight-hour stop in Havre St. Pierre, guests can visit Parks Canada Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, which encompasses 93 square miles and includes 900 limestone islands and islets featuring 450 species of plants, over 200 species of birds and a wide variety of sea life. Here, guests can witness the power of the glaciers that have been carved out of stone gigantic monoliths, spectacular cliffs and arches, creating a beautiful natural art form.

[big_duck]

The same info is available on Carnival.com

 

and here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=849516

[KroozFoolz]

Did she read you the letter with the information about $50 obc if you rebook another Carnival cruise?

(Link in other thread)

[Can'tWait2SetSail]

Dang, I was working on putting together a group cruise for my husband's volunteer firehouse. I was thinking it was better than a 2 day cruise to nowhere. That really bums me out. I really liked the idea of sailing out of NY.

[big_duck]

Dang' date=' I was working on putting together a group cruise for my husband's volunteer firehouse. I was thinking it was better than a 2 day cruise to nowhere. That really bums me out. I really liked the idea of sailing out of NY.[/quote']

 

Not all 4 and 5 day sailings are cancelled, just those that marry up to the 3 9 day dates.

[Can'tWait2SetSail]

Thanks Don. I will have to check out which dates are still being offered.

[caravellov]

Our cruise on June 25th was cancelled. Carnival is offering a $50.00 per stateroom OBC if I book a new cruise by Oct. 10 at the current rates. That will cost me an additional $310 for a 4 night cruise in the same cabin. Not a fair trade off in my opinion. Considering they have been holding my $600 deposit for several months now, I think they should honor my original cost. They cancelled, not me. What's your opinion?

[Kurbanfan]

Our cruise on June 25th was cancelled. Carnival is offering a $50.00 per stateroom OBC if I book a new cruise by Oct. 10 at the current rates. That will cost me an additional $310 for a 4 night cruise in the same cabin. Not a fair trade off in my opinion. Considering they have been holding my $600 deposit for several months now, I think they should honor my original cost. They cancelled, not me. What's your opinion?

 

I wouldn't book that far ahead.......

[caravellov]

I wouldn't book that far ahead.......

The only reason I booked that far ahead is because I know a group of over 30 people going on the same cruise. All their balcony cabins were taken and Carnival wouldn't release anymore at the group rate. I was eventually able to book two 8c cabins at a price $60 below the groups 8a cabins so i took it. FYI, Carnival is honoring their group rate for an August 6th sailing. Oh well....

[Kurbanfan]

The only reason I booked that far ahead is because I know a group of over 30 people going on the same cruise. All their balcony cabins were taken and Carnival wouldn't release anymore at the group rate. I was eventually able to book two 8c cabins at a price $60 below the groups 8a cabins so i took it. FYI, Carnival is honoring their group rate for an August 6th sailing. Oh well....

 

Carnival is allowing the group to rebook at the same price? I'd be pissed too:cool: