Retired_to_Cruise

14 hours ago, adonisr said:

Booked a cruise on the Breeze with a cruise agent back in the fall.  Final payment date is Sunday and the agent isn't answering email or calls.  Will Carnival let me drop the agent from the booking?

When you say "cruise agent" what do you mean. Is it a travel agent, a Carnival PVP (Personal Vacation Planner), or what? Makes a big difference.

44 minutes ago, Eliot Ness said:

On both of the B2B's we've done I had our PVP look for a cabin that was available on both cruises.  I'd hate to have to completely pack between each cruise, although if you knew that was happening you could prepare for it.

I agree with this approach. Our PVP can tell us within minutes which cabins are available on both (or more) of the cruises. She has done this for us many times. We can quickly look at the best options and tell her to book it right then and there on the same phone call. Your selection will be greater if you are willing to book 6 months to a year ahead. Also, make sure you have your hundred shares of Carnival's stock since you can get $250 OBC for doing 2 7 day cruises B2B. If you are thinking about stock, do it now, the price is right!

15 hours ago, dezertcruzer said:

🙁🤕

 

Right after our Breeze cruise April 27, 2109 - May 4, 2019, while we were spending the following week in a condo in Cape Canaveral, I became extremely ill.  I was diagnosed with acute renal failure, which has since been changed to end stage kidney disease, and now, in order to stay alive, I have to have hemodialysis 3 times a week.  So no more cruises for me, at least not on Carnival.  Dialysis at Sea has several cruises a year Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, but they're quite expensive and my insurance doesn't pay for the dialysis onboard the ship, so our vacation dollars will be better spent on land vacations where I can schedule my dialysis treatments in conjunction with our travels.

 

It has been 9 months now learning to accept and live with this new reality, and for a while I didn't want to look at webcams which showed my beloved cruise ships, or to come here and read about all the fun and planning you all were doing, but now I have gotten to a point where I can appreciate and enjoy reading about all your cruising adventures.  I am very appreciative of the many cruises I was able to enjoy before this health setback occurred, and I want to thank all of you for letting me join you vicariously on your cruising adventures and making me feel like I am part of it again.

 

Thanks,

Jennifer

You seriously need to look into moving to peritonial dialysis. It is done while you sleep each night and is much easier on your body than hemo.  Blood never leaves your body and there are no blood thinners used. We take the machine along on our cruises, and Baxter delivers the needed fluids directly to the ship on the day of departure. The machine fits into a carry on suitcase and is classified as a medical device that can be carried onto planes & is not looked at as extra luggage. We do at least 2 B2Bs (14 days) a year.  Please look into this as a serious life changing option.

11 hours ago, ontheweb said:

If I'm not mistaken if depends on whether you have 1 or 2 booking numbers. One booking number would equal a 14 day cruise; two booking numbers would be a 4 day cruise plus a 10 day cruise.

When you do B2B you will always get 2 booking numbers. All I am doing is telling you what a Carnival Guest Services told me and did for me. Since she could not see me, I have to assume it was not for my good looks.

20 hours ago, Sparky2 said:

 

That didn't happen to us.  Last year we were on a 7-day B2B with a 12-day Journey's cruise.  Received $100 on each cruise.  You must have lucked out.  Each cruise is a separate cruise.

 

We're doing a 14-day Journey's cruise soon & have $250 OBC on my account.

All I am doing is telling you what the customer service person told me and did.

On 1/21/2020 at 11:37 AM, cmptrwiz said:

We are booked to cruise with my in laws and my mother in law just suffered a major stroke and can’t walk. They have Carnival insurance and we are due to leave in 46 days from today.  I’m not sure what process to start and the Carnival website isn’t helpful.  Thanks.

Not from stroke but from hospitalization 3 days before the cruise. Four of us were unable to cruise and we got every single dollar back over the next 3 weeks. Was very easy to complete the process with no hassle.

On 1/21/2020 at 9:37 PM, Theo1429 said:

Cruising on Horizon April 18 any comments or reviews on the Seafood Shack restaurant thanks

I have had the fresh oysters on several ships, and they were great. However, I have had them only on the first 2 or 3 days on the ship. I do not know it they get fresh ones at the port stops, so I am careful.

On 1/24/2020 at 9:10 PM, smilepak said:

Anyone know if on the Carnival dinning hall, you can request the food be puree or mechanical grind? I will be traveling with a senior citizen that can only eat soft foods. 

I would contact special needs and make sure that you have informed them of this need. The special needs department is exceptional.

On 1/21/2020 at 8:49 PM, carribbound said:

Does anyone have any good tips on doctoring up the dry movie popcorn they serve? 

There are tons of different kinds of dry and wet popcorn seasonings available on Amazon.com in several different sizes.

If you are a CCL stockholder you will get $100 on the first week and $250 on the second week if you send in one fax with both booking numbers and boarding dates and include proof of holding 100 shares. They look at it as a 14 day cruise. 

Just learned an interesting fact yesterday. We sent in two requests for OBC three days ago. One for each of the weeks on our February B2B.  Each on had a Fax Cover Sheet with cruise info and a copy of the Stock report and we sent them together in one fax. We received OBC for the 1st week but not for the second. So I called. Got a really nice lady who did the research and told us they thought it was only one cruise.  She gave me the OBC for the 2nd cruise which was $150 and this advice. Use 1 fax cover sheet and put both booking numbers and dates on that sheet and indicate that it is a B2B. You will get $250 because that is actually considered a 14 day cruise. You will get $100 on the first week and $150 on the second week. Who knew!

33 minutes ago, Gari said:

Ok I have been booked on a 7  day cruise for about 6 month and I sail on February 16th.  I have never taken a Back to Back Cruise but have always wanted to try one as I think it would be great fun.  It looks as if my work schedule may be flexible enough that I could book an add on sailing for Feb 23rd (and there are still slots available). I won't know for sure I can get the time until next week and will be sailing Solo.  I'd like some advice from those who have done Back to Back sailings before.  What do you think

The only hiccups might be that the second week is sold out by now, or you cannot get the same cabin for both weeks. For the second one, Carnival personnel will help you move all your stuff without excessive packing, so it is not a show stopper. For the first one, that would be a show stopper. It is the only way we cruise now, because 7 days is just not enough, and if you fly, it amortizes your airfare over more days. Go for it.

Put the kind of straws you want to use on your packing list. Go to the Dollar Store or other inexpensive place and buy a bag/box of them and put some in your suitcase. They are not going to take up much room or tip you over the airline weight. Stick one behind your ear whenever you leave your cabin on a cruise and you save a lot of angst before, during, and after your cruise. Problem solved. Other than putting them behind your ear, you deal with many cruise issues the exact same way.

On 1/3/2020 at 10:18 AM, sparks1093 said:

I believe that this is something that you have to call in to do. Since you are essentially rescheduling your cruise I would hope that they would waive the fee.

It is a $50.00 change fee that you will have to pay no matter what you do. You agreed to that by booking the Early Saver rate. 

On 12/15/2019 at 9:02 PM, RumpunchGirl said:

I have read all the cruise contracts I've had.  I'm not upset or mad about the change, just surprised I wan't notified by anyone about the it. But, thanks for you comment.

Delta Cruises is responsible for keeping you up to speed. You have booked through them, not Carnival. They are your travel agent for the cruise. 

For those of you who have agreed to the Ticket Contract without reading it, here is the exact quote I referred you to: 

"(d) Carnival may change the duration and/or itinerary of the cruise at any time. The Vessel shall be entitled to leave and enter ports with or without pilots or tugs, to tow and assist other vessels in any circumstances, to return to or enter any port at the Master's discretion and for any purpose, and to deviate in any direction or for any purpose from the direct or usual course, and to omit or change any or all port calls, arrival or departure times, with or without notice, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to safety, security, adverse weather, hurricanes, tornadoes, strikes, tides, hostilities, civil unrest, port closings, emergency debarkations of Guests or crew, late air, sea, car or motor coach departures or arrivals, mechanical breakdowns, US or foreign governmental advisories or travel warnings, all such deviations being considered as forming part of and included in the proposed voyage. Except as provided in Clause 7(c) with regard to early termination of a voyage, Carnival shall have no liability for any compensation or other damages in such circumstances for any change in itinerary, ports of call, ports of embarkation and debarkation, and/or or duration of the cruise, other than as provided by Carnival's change of itinerary policy at the time Guest or his agent acknowledges receipt and acceptance of the terms and conditions of the cruise ticket contract. Carnival’s change of itinerary policy can be found at on Carnival's Website or at Carnival's FAQ page."

18 hours ago, RumpunchGirl said:

I booked my cruise out of San Juan, Puerto  Rico back in June for January 2021. The I frequently check my booking to see if any excursions have been added of if the price has dropped. Today when I checked, 3 of the ports had been changed.  I was so surprised that was no email or info sent letting me know of the change. Is that typical? What if I don't like the new ports? I've never had this happen in the 20 years I've sail with Carnival. 

I am surprised you have never read Section 7, Item (d) of the Carnival Ticket Contract since you have sailed with Carnival for 20 years. It clearly defines the situation you have been talking about, and you had to agree to it during your cruise booking process.

You will be platinum from the first day on that cruise. You do not need FTTF.

14 hours ago, FSHLOT said:

Here's the question:

 

Are they really concerned about the enviorment, or is this a revenue move?

It just seems like they found another way to make some money. I can see some people saying "it's just trieing to please people", but not sure i buy that one

If you do not like what Carnival is doing with straws, you have a very simple solution. BRING YOUR OWN. On Amazon, 4 metal straws with a cleaning brush costs $9.95.  Really a big revenue maker.

On 11/6/2019 at 7:32 PM, habsfan4ever said:

Just so there’s no confusion, the following is from Carnival’s web site.

If you find a better Carnival advertised deal somewhere else within two days of booking your cruise, we'll not only be very surprised — we'll give you 110% of the difference in onboard credit. You can be confident that our prices are the lowest, so you can get on to more important things... like counting down the days until you sail! 
 

• You'll have 48 hours from the time you book to find a lower price. 
• Carnival will give you 110% of the difference in onboard credit. 
• Lowest Price Guarantee only applies to publicly available rates.

You forgot to also list the 15 "Special Terms and Conditions" that are listed along with, and apply to,  the quote you showed us. Make sure your situation does not relate to one or more of these.

Seems to me that the fact that this will be done at a Duty Free Shop describes what will happen!

On 10/18/2019 at 2:37 PM, mom2tcdx2 said:

There typically are earlier check in times, it just depends on how fast you completed your paperwork as well and chose the arrival time.  I haven't been turned away, as most times we have had to arrive based on when the hotel had a shuttle etc.  

 

Our upcoming cruise I am platinum, our shuttle picking us up is at 9:30 going from Ft. Lauderdale to Miami.  Our arrival time is listed as 1 PM.  I know we will be early, but I don't think that would be an issue.  While I like to arrive early, I do also find it nice to arrive after others have already checked in and some of the crowds are just already gone.  

If you are platinum, the arrival time you select is irrelevant. You can enter the terminal whenever you get there. You are allowed into the terminal any time after it opens. So this does not help the poster with their "soured" problem.

Ask them when you get there. Here you will probably get 247 different answers.

On 10/3/2019 at 1:58 PM, Crusin Karen said:

That is great and  comforting news!  Thanks!  Not sure how to contact CCL ahead of time, but I will certainly talk to the Maitre D!  

Contact their special needs department.

On 9/29/2019 at 4:21 PM, Joebucks said:

I'm not typically a spa guy, but I got a spa cabin on my upcoming cruise on the Valor. What should I take advantage of now that I have one? I've never done a sauna or steam room, but want to try one.

Well then try it and everything else the spa has.