If this topic was on the Carnival board (it has been, many times) it wouldn't have made it 5 days, let alone 5 years.
I'm happy to see that this thread is allowed to continue (and to continue providing useful information) with tempered moderation - CHEERS!
Tom
A few weeks ago I priced out a cruise over Thanksgiving on the Seashore and it would be a little over $5,000 for 6 nights. To have Wi-Fi, drinks, a private sun deck, lounge and restaurant. Seemed a great value!
There are a couple of drawbacks -- our homeowner's insurance for our current place started at $4k/yr in '18/19. This year it's going up by $10k, to $21k (w/no claims). Darn, perhaps I should have "gouged them" for a new roof after a hailstorm a couple of years ago, as now they're gouging me !!!
Tom
We're taking the HAL plunge for our 40th next year. I sailed them as a kid in '66 on a transatlantic - so it will be a return to HAL for me after MANY years ! Decided to go all out with a top suite. Should be FUN!
Tom
I was really impressed with the priority YC elevators (w/wristband). There are times where you'd have to request it twice (with it saying something like "not available" or such initially), but then you'd have an elevator arrive within a minute or less and take you directly to your destination floor (non-stop, and your "private" elevator most of the time).
Tom
Yep - it doesn't really make sense. I was surprised to see that.
I found a "workaround" (thanks to another CC'er). We're Elite+ on Celebrity (would have been Gold also using that), but I was able to status match my Elite+ with Azamara to (heck, can't even recall... something like Discoverer Plus?) - and then parlay that to Diamond with MSC. A bit of juggling, but a "fun" process !
Tom
I never really looked at it that way --- if you change to NRD, say, 5 months from departure - would you get the old NRD rate, or the new/current one?
Tom
Carnival used to have longer hours for the brunch - now it's over at what... noon? (much earlier and I think the word brunch won't apply). Also, they cut out a few things - one of the only things I went there for was the Gravlax. I intentionally skip the brunch now - going for a late breakfast or early lunch (well, 11:30-12).
Tom
I tried the pizza at the buffet on our sailing - not a lot of toppings choices, and the place felt jammed (well, the whole buffet did). I did a couple of loops through to get the lay of the land - and I didn't return.
Tom
So, what's considered a "one category upgrade"? I mean, could you go from the lowest Concierge cabin to the lowest AQ ... or would you only get to C2 from there (if that's the correct designation presently)?
Tom
I've never really explored the upgrade options associated with CC status, since we've booked suites in the past. What's the deal with Elite +? ... and any pointers would be appreciated !
Tom
Plenty of other choices up there now - I feel the Retreat prices are not reasonable, I wish them luck selling those cabins, as the perks get clipped. Other cabins, not a bad deal.
Tom
I saw that the 1/4/25 sailing is available to book... just the one date. Not thinking that $12k for a Celebrity Suite does it for me... nor does $14k for refundable... 😞
Tom
I'll call your LOL and raise you - 😉
I've been a 1 star since 1966. After our Rotterdam sailing next Thanksgiving (54 years later) I'll make it to 2-star status. At this rate, I'll make 4-star by, ummm... nevermind ! 😄
Tom