EllaDuChien

Any idea where the January 9, 2022 sailing is?  Sold out already?

12 hours ago, RFerrington said:

Which is what ?

In Vegas, every other machine is turned off or has no chair and the tables allow only 3 people per table or so depending on size.  Some Vegas casinos have put up plexiglass around the tables to allow more seats, but I don't think that is happening on board the ships.

59 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

If you read the blue attachment, it's what someone got signing into their feb 21, 2021 cruise oit of Galveston.  Yes I know it's what quantum requires out of singapore, but it's what people logging in get out of Galveston on my roll calls.

The blue attachment is just someone’s Facebook post saying that that’s what they got. 
Please know, I agree with what you are saying 100%, and I think that what the email says is pretty darn close to what will happen in the US as well. But I checked into my February 12 cruise on the Navigator out of Miami (which I don’t think is going either, but it’s more like than Galveston.) and I didn’t get any of that. 

3 minutes ago, MsTabbyKats said:

@firefly333

 

Good to know.....but this is the current requirement, now, today....when ships aren't sailing, and nobody knows when the will. 

 

Things may change once there's a vaccine.

Its also for Royal Caribbean, in Singapore where the CDC is not in charge, but I totally agree that it will be very difficult to pull the "I didn't know" card. 

This is similar to my situation.  I have a 3 day on Carnival and then a 4 day on another line.  So in total, 7 days, but I am not sure how to work the Covid Test...that's if it even happens!   I am in no way trying to get around the b2b guideline, I had these two booked this way for quite a while.  

3 hours ago, phabric said:

CDC order calls for a certain % occupancy for now for sailings.

 

One of the cruise lines (RC?) opened up for sailing from Singapore recently.  They cancelled cruises and then opened up bookings to occupancy level.

 

Maybe, they will offer move over offers?

I was on one of the cancelled Royal cruises.  They cancelled all the cruises, then opened up different cruises to nowhere and only to Singapore citizens.  So it wasn't just a capacity issue.  We were supposed to have 4 port stops, the new itineraries just have three sea days.

14 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

Surprised only one person going from say Emerald to D+

That's me...I was 2 points from Diamond when the shutdown occurred.  I have a bunch of cruises booked for 2021, most of them the 3/4 day short ones, but 5 of them are solo so its a big boost.  I can't say I would have booked more cruises just because of the promotion, but I'll take it! 

I'm not a lounge person, but I would like to get closer to that solo discount!

2 hours ago, PigsCanFly said:

Once again, I am confused re: the data being wrong somewhere.  Our C&A info is correct in our account and there is no reference on our club royal offers site about C&A teir.  What site is the incorrect info appearing on?

I put an arrow by the new columns.  When I sign in, it shows me as Gold (I'm Emerald) with 22 points (Should be 78).  My C&A Account still shows the correct level and points, just the casino site shows the wrong info.

56 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said:

Not points, not cruises, not nights.  baffled!

Hmmm...Mine is exactly the number of past cruises plus my currently booked cruises.  Not the correct points or tier levels.  Mine says "Gold 22/22" and I currently have 17 past cruises and 5 upcoming cruises. 

9 minutes ago, wemjam said:

OK, so my frustration begins.

 

Got a letter today and I am being "assessed" a $157 per person fee - so $314 they are now trying to charge me after their letter to me clearly stated I could get a 100% refund.  *@!?

 

The cancellation penalty email is auto-generated.  I have gotten it five times so far this year, but they never actually charge it.  I have gotten my full refund.  Now my PVP actually mentions in her email to ignore any cancellation penalty notices:

"Ignore any cancel penalty emails you may receive. "

You should get your 100% refund regardless.

13 hours ago, ninjacat123 said:

We are Jan 14 out of Charleston.  A 4 day cruise to Princess Cay and back.  Hope it stays on the books!!🤞

We have 4 cabins on that one...January 14 is my birthday so I really hope this one sails!

Ours for our November cruise came available at 47 days, even though our boarding pass was available at 90 days.  However I don't think either will be valid come time to sail!  

11 minutes ago, bury me at sea said:

Good afternoon all.  For 5K

 

DRIVEWISE2020CASH

Thanks!

They offered it on the Panorama in January.  They have a separate, dedicated classroom/kitchen for these.  They seemed really popular, we could not get into any of the ones we wanted. 

Zena - I was able to call and get my Final Payment pushed out to 30 days.  Maybe that would at least give you a bit more time to decide.

2 hours ago, Biker19 said:

The 11/1 sailing of Quantum might.

Well, I hope you are correct, since I am scheduled to be on the 11/5 Quantum, but the Marina Bay Cruise Center schedule shows the first Quantum sailing as 11/10...the one right after me!  😞

But if the 11/5 goes...I'm going with it!

https://mbccs.com.sg/search-ship-result/.

4 hours ago, ontheweb said:

I am 73, and having ship excursions as the only way to experience a port would be a deal breaker for me.

I am in my 40's and I would totally agree to ship only excursions if I could get on a ship again!  And I NEVER take ship excursions normally but I would do it if it meant I could sail again.  

So really, I think its completely a personal decision, not age related at all.

Just now, lovetocruise79 said:

We have an October 2020 cruise which was just cancelled and when I go to transfer my funds to a future cruise I have booked it's starting they are unable to locate my original cruise. I confirmed on my carnival manager the booking number, date etc. but it's still not allowing me. Forget trying to call their telephone lines are down. 

 

Anyone else having issues. 

 

This was a cancelled cruise from April but that was under different booking number. 

The same thing happened to me.  I just accepted the FCC in one transaction, then go back to the email, all the way at the bottom in the tiny, tiny notes there is a link to use to provide new booking info.  I decided to give it 24-48 hours before I try, but I did click on the link and it takes you to just a "credit your FCC" so it is different than the "choose what to do" page.  I will report back after I go all the way through the process.

10 minutes ago, Eli_6 said:

Yeah, we have done that before in one country (like England), but harder to do if you want to see multiple countries and don't speak the language.  I don't want to leave my kids because I want them to have the experience of seeing the historic sites like the Alhambra, Westminster Abbey, Mont St Michael, etc.  

 

There is Disney, MSC, Celebrity, and Royal, I suppose...

 

Although, those aren't as good for kids except Disney. But Disney is expensive. I can have a suite on Carnival for less than an OV on Disney.

Eli - Depending on the ship, MSC actually has a pretty good kids club.  I did a Genoa to Hamburg repo last April on the Meraviglia and the kids club was awesome, it is sponsored by Lego.  In addition, they had F1 and Flight simulators and a ton of other stuff to do.  If there is a newer ship, chances are it has a pretty good kids club.  Royal in Europe is hit or miss, we sailed one ship (Rhapsody) that was not great for kids, but the next year the Freedom was there and there is plenty for them to do.  

This was going to be my first time with Carnival in Europe so I am keeping my fingers crossed!

26 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

The only thing I can think of is the taxes and fees don't go into your FCC. I was told they will refund that to me. I have received my cheers and internet refund but no taxes and fees refund.

I received the entirety of what I paid as an FCC except Fun Shop purchases.  Taxes, port fees and prepaid gratuities were all given to me as an FCC and applied to a future booking with part of the overage given as OBC, and part applied to a second booking.  

I was Divinia YC1 from Miami, and now that is being replaced with Armonia...which has no Yacht Club.  I am waiting to see what the offer is for that.  When I called, there was no info on what my reservation would be changed to, although he did make notes in my account as to what I was willing to accept (change of port, dates, etc.).  I was told I would hear no later than July 1.

I just booked Alaska on the Quantum for July 2021 so this thread is perfect!  @PCWalton1 I am taking notes of who you used on your excursions!  I did whale watching in Puerto Vallarta in January on a small zodiac so we were able to be super close and it was amazing!  

@twangster  The difference in the light between the two photos is incredible!  That June light is gorgeous and makes me so happy I chose July.  I can't wait to get some amazing "light nighttime" shots.

I use Raise for quite a few things and I have never had any issues.  I don't use Raise for Carnival gift cards just because there are other places that work better for me for that particular GC.

Yep, mine too!  It'd be nice if it stayed that way!  I've got 5 showing "no balance due."

After checking all week, mine finally posted today!