Luvmyfam3 Posted April 22, 2005 #1 Share Posted April 22, 2005 We are four friends who paid for two cabins back in January. One guy can't go due to a family situation. He isn't concerned about getting his money back, since it's such short notice (we leave in a little over two weeks). Since he's paid his money, should we bother to let Carnival know?? Thanks!! Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoinCruisin Posted April 22, 2005 #2 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I had a friend cancel at the last minute and I didn't bother to tell them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroupCruiser Posted April 22, 2005 #3 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I'd tell them. You don't want to get held up at the pier "waiting for one more passenger" for a few hours, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selucrey Posted April 22, 2005 #4 Share Posted April 22, 2005 He will be listed as a "No show". There will be no problem and you do not have to inform anyone. Had the same thing happen to me before my last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted April 22, 2005 #5 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Wouldn't common courtesy say that you call them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weswas Posted April 22, 2005 #6 Share Posted April 22, 2005 So there is a forth person? and they are still going? I would jsut call and tell them the 4th is n't showing but as long as it is paid for the 3rd person still can have a room . I agree courtsey is the best way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phlydude Posted April 22, 2005 #7 Share Posted April 22, 2005 If the 4th calls and cancels, there may be an upcharge for the remaining person for that room for it being a single now? (does that sound like something Carnival would do) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoinCruisin Posted April 22, 2005 #8 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Carnival has their money, they are not losing anything... no-shows happen all the time. No, you won't be held up... they are not going to hold up the whole ship for a no-show. Happens all the time, people don't call, they get left... you can call if you want to but it is not necessary. The only reason I would NOT call is that if you do, they can now technically move you to a triple rather than a quad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryandi Posted April 22, 2005 #9 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I think it should be the courtesy and responsibility of the person who is not going to be the main person to give notice. 2 weeks is still time to change names, etc. , I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf5585 Posted April 22, 2005 #10 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Don't tell Carnival. That way you could get the food they didn't eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoinCruisin Posted April 22, 2005 #11 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I just noticed the 2 weeks statement. Your friend can still get 50% of the fare refunded, so I would definitely call... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf5585 Posted April 22, 2005 #12 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I just noticed the 2 weeks statement. Your friend can still get 50% of the fare refunded, so I would definitely call... 29 to 8 days 50% of Total Fare from http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Static_Templates/ticket_contract.aspx There goes you extra food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonemasconi Posted April 22, 2005 #13 Share Posted April 22, 2005 or call and spend the 50% on spa treatment and booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted April 22, 2005 #14 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Don't tell Carnival. That way you could get the food they didn't eat. That's the best line of the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvmyfam3 Posted April 22, 2005 Author #15 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I certainly don't mean to be discourteous, but I guess I was thinking that if it's all the same to Carnival, I would prefer to wait and see if he changes his mind. I doubt he will, but at least we have the option of filling it with someone else at the last minute or him deciding to go. I just didn't know if there would be difficulties at embarkation if neither of those things happened...;) Thanks for everyone's input!! Kim:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted April 22, 2005 #16 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I certainly don't mean to be discourteous, but I guess I was thinking that if it's all the same to Carnival, I would prefer to wait and see if he changes his mind. I doubt he will, but at least we have the option of filling it with someone else at the last minute or him deciding to go. I just didn't know if there would be difficulties at embarkation if neither of those things happened...;) Thanks for everyone's input!! Kim:D It won't be more difficult and if he does decide not to go Carnival does not have a problem with this. They just get to keep his share of the cruise fare and they are that much to the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgriff17 Posted April 22, 2005 #17 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Don't tell Carnival. That way you could get the food they didn't eat. i thought that was funny, derf ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted April 22, 2005 #18 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I just noticed the 2 weeks statement. Your friend can still get 50% of the fare refunded, so I would definitely call... True. The guy not going could get a 50% refund - BUT then the guy who is still going will be charged the 'single supplement'. Not fair to him. Maybe if the first guy gets his refund, he would reimburse the second guy for the add'l rate he will be charged. Wow - this is beginning to sound like "Who's on First?":D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingwithU Posted April 24, 2005 #19 Share Posted April 24, 2005 Similar situation here, two cabins, three in each cabin. 9 days to go. two in one cabin can't go due to personal problems and they have no cruise insurance. I tried to change the booking it was going to cost more to change the booking then it would to leave as is with 2 no shows. Will the one showing up get down graded in room size, when they find out there is only one showing up in a room for three, we picked out our rooms because they were next to each other. Now dh is stuck with charges for three, more if he was to cancel two people and possibly be down graded. this is leaving extremely nervouse feeling in my stomach instead of excited anticipation. I don't know what to do. can you get down graded from 4a on celebration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selucrey Posted April 24, 2005 #20 Share Posted April 24, 2005 If there are three paid for berths in a specific cabin no one will be "downgraded". If you cancel someone that may change. There will be no problem if there are two no shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbiggar Posted April 24, 2005 #21 Share Posted April 24, 2005 We showed up at the dock with one less, daughter didn't go with and was no problem. We didn't expect a credit for her share of the fare, but ended up they did credit our credit card. So I guess this is one for Carnival. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelee1966 Posted April 25, 2005 #22 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I was told by carnival that if for some reason a person couldn't go, you can change the persons name *a different person goes in their place* for $50.00 more...and it can be done right before you leave on the cruise. Just bring the new person with you. (However, this is a cruise that was booked thru carnival themselves, not a travel agent.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoinCruisin Posted April 25, 2005 #23 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I was told by carnival that if for some reason a person couldn't go, you can change the persons name *a different person goes in their place* for $50.00 more...and it can be done right before you leave on the cruise. Just bring the new person with you. (However, this is a cruise that was booked thru carnival themselves, not a travel agent.) You can, but only if the cruise is not sold out or overbooked... They seem to really be cracking down on this, they actually tried to get me to cancel last year rather than making a name change... I had to take it pretty far up the chain before they gave in... seems insane, but just make the name change as soon as possible because once the cruise goes into a restricted status (overbooked), they won't allow a name change... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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