QLUVS2CRUZ Posted August 11, 2012 #51 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Also to comment on a post on this thread......... I cruise on Carnival because I LIKE Carnival, not because it is the "bargain" ship, etc. I happen to PREFER Carnival Cruise Line........... Me too! Not because it's the budget experience, but because I can get the same thing for less money that I can get on RCI if I pay more (and yes, I have sailed on RCI and liked it...it was just more expensive). And with my savings I can take more cruises. I can also take some of that money and, as this thread suggests, pay for a few things like dinner on the balcony or a reserved chair on the Serenity Deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanWeGoYet? Posted August 11, 2012 #52 Share Posted August 11, 2012 A special horn signal that would tell everyone a pier running was occuring, so we could go watch :D I love this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T. Advisor King Posted August 11, 2012 #53 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I'd pay extra (say $10) if Carnival would provide in-cabin, comprehensive, useful information about the ports of call. There is nothing more frustrating than having to research the very same information that hundreds of passengers per cruise are also researching when you know very well that they could have one person do it and update it say annually. I'm thinking nearby tourist attractions, historic sites, shopping, beaches, walking tours, bus routes, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeCodCruiser Posted August 12, 2012 #54 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I'd pay extra (say $10) if Carnival would provide in-cabin, comprehensive, useful information about the ports of call. There is nothing more frustrating than having to research the very same information that hundreds of passengers per cruise are also researching when you know very well that they could have one person do it and update it say annually. I'm thinking nearby tourist attractions, historic sites, shopping, beaches, walking tours, bus routes, etc. That might discourage folks from purchasing the very expensive & profitable Carnival excursions. Not gonna happen - especially under the current management! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZjones12 Posted August 12, 2012 #55 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I'd pay extra for: Johnny Depp :rolleyes: The only way this would be cool is if he was in character as Jack Sparrow the entire cruise... I wouldn't pay for it but would be interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edpat5911 Posted August 12, 2012 #56 Share Posted August 12, 2012 A special horn signal that would tell everyone a pier running was occuring, so we could go watch ROFLMAOPIMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRene Posted August 12, 2012 #57 Share Posted August 12, 2012 On our last cruise, we paid "extra" for a window suite on the Caribbean Princess. I found the extra room, the ginormous marble bath with jacuzzi tub, and suite perks to be worth every extra penny. :cool: I would like the mass market lines to offer an alcohol all inclusive, and would willingly pay an extra $50-75/day for the convenience. Celebrity has beverage packages and even runs them on sale from time to time. The premium package includes all alcohol as well as specialty coffees, smoothies, fresh squeezed juice, bottled water, sodas etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiting4acruise Posted August 12, 2012 #58 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I am unwilling to pay extra for anything that I can think of. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larkz Posted August 12, 2012 #59 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I am unwilling to pay extra for anything that I can think of. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandymon Posted August 12, 2012 #60 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I'd pay extra if the ship would stop in the deep water and let you have one dive from say that door the crew uses when you dock about three floors over the ocean and five minutes swimming in the middle of the ocean. Just something really cool to do once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted August 12, 2012 #61 Share Posted August 12, 2012 As for me, I'd pay an extra $5 per cruise on top of the F2F price just to be able to cut to the front of the line at the Mongolian stir-fry. :) I would pay extra $$ to swim and be in the lukewarm hot tubs as late as I want - special bracelet-- special lifeguard for the drunks No kiddin'. Even the perky recorded lady on CCL's toll-free number says at one point "..you can go hot tubbing whenever you want!" and I said to myself "Oh No You Can't!" I was shocked to discover the pools and hot-tubs were closed at various times. I can see it for cleaning or replacing the salt-water and maybe closing the Lido hot-tubs at night to keep the kids out, but the Serenity hot-tubs? Really? The only way this would be cool is if he was in character as Jack Sparrow the entire cruise... I wouldn't pay for it but would be interesting! THAT would be a lot of fun. There was a guy playing Capt. Sparrow -- really well -- in costume at a sci-fi convention in Atlanta a few years ago. That's not too unusual there since people in costume are pretty common, and every year we'll see a couple of Jack Sparrows, but this guy was REALLY good. Turns out that it actually WAS Johnny Depp, attending the convention incognito. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T. Advisor King Posted August 13, 2012 #62 Share Posted August 13, 2012 That might discourage folks from purchasing the very expensive & profitable Carnival excursions. Not gonna happen - especially under the current management! No kidding. It is very clear that Carnival's business is to attempt to separate as much of your money from you as they can. When I go to a hotel, they are always happy to provide me with a map and, if I want, useful information about the surrounding area. When you're on a ship and you get to port, you're on your own to figure out the simplest things. That's why I'm pretty cynical about certain aspects of cruise vacations. When I book my own flight and hotel on a regular vacation, I don't feel like I'm continuously part of some cruise division's profit center (e.g., bar & beverage, excursions). When I'm on a Carnival cruise, I never stop feeling that way. It's sort of like the difference between renting a car and taking a cab. When you're in the cab, the meter is always running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ib4cruzn Posted August 13, 2012 #63 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I am unwilling to pay extra for anything that I can think of. You don't drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ib4cruzn Posted August 13, 2012 #64 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Agreed I would probably pay extra to have a guarantees chair on Lido. Hmmm... I see a fledgling business starting here. Chair sitting! I could (legitimately) write-off the cruise as a business expense. CHOGS-R-US!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ib4cruzn Posted August 13, 2012 #65 Share Posted August 13, 2012 ditto! I would also pay extra for a true all inclusive experience - i.e. unlimited alcoholic drinks package/specialty restaurant package etc. Yeah buddy! They do it on land... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reginaphalange Posted August 13, 2012 #66 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I'd pay extra for: Johnny Depp :rolleyes: You'd have to fight me for him. Grrrr! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted August 13, 2012 #67 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I would pay 25 cents extra just to have toast warm enough to melt butter!:p Or any food warm to hot when it's supposed to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPEvans Posted August 13, 2012 #68 Share Posted August 13, 2012 HEY TIKIMON!!! I think you need a glass of wine. That person is totally correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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