merrysunshine74 Posted May 21, 2013 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Hi Everyone, Going on Carnival Pride to Florida/Bahamas June 9-16. Had a mild freakout over the weekend when I saw that Majestic removed its Atlantis tours from its website. Heard good things about them on CruiseCritic, and given that their price for 1 adult and 1 child is over ONE HUNDRED dollars cheaper than the ship's excursion (excludes transportation and lunch, but I'm still coming out ahead when there's a $100 difference), I would much rather book through Majestic. Anyway, I emailed them to ask what happened, and got a very nice email back saying they still offer the day passes but that I have to do it over email, rather than thru the website due to some legal wrangling with Atlantis over advertising the day passes on the Majestic website. In other words, passes are still available thru Majestic, but you need to email them to arrange it. My contact was a very helpful person named Karen. Just wanted to pass this along for anyone interested in booking through Majestic. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinwith2 Posted May 22, 2013 #2 Share Posted May 22, 2013 So has anyone else ever booked thru Majestic? Do you get to enjoy Aquaventure if you book through Majestic? Just trying to figure why they are so much cheaper...usually there's some type of catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted May 22, 2013 #3 Share Posted May 22, 2013 So has anyone else ever booked thru Majestic? Do you get to enjoy Aquaventure if you book through Majestic? Just trying to figure why they are so much cheaper...usually there's some type of catch. Majestic sells for the same price that Atlantis sells their passes. The cruiselines overcharge to make a profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinwith2 Posted May 22, 2013 #4 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Thank you scubagirl and OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrysunshine74 Posted May 23, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted May 23, 2013 So has anyone else ever booked thru Majestic? Do you get to enjoy Aquaventure if you book through Majestic? Just trying to figure why they are so much cheaper...usually there's some type of catch. I learned about Majestic through the boards here and always read good things about them. I don't mind paying a little over thru the cruise ship, but $100 over? No thank you. That's price-gouging and it's ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisko Posted May 23, 2013 #6 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I checked with Majestic, $135pp in mid June!! Not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrysunshine74 Posted May 26, 2013 Author #7 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Have you checked with your ship as well? Ours wanted $185 for the exact same passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rrraydon Posted May 26, 2013 #8 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Neither price is worth it IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrysunshine74 Posted May 27, 2013 Author #9 Share Posted May 27, 2013 That's a great point. To me, last year, going to Nassau with my best friend and no kids, we were like, no way are we doing Atlantis. We bummed around Nassau and had a great time. With the kids going with us this year, however, we decided to do it because it seemed like a special experience that will create some great memories. Does it kill me to think it's way overpriced? Yes. It's the reason we never went to Disney, which is also an option on this cruise. I balance out the reasoning for the price given the ridiculously low price we paid for the cruise ($300 cheaper than the exact same cruise last year), and the fact that I don't use the spa or do excursions in the other ports (I like to explore on my own, and all that costs is a few cab rides). This is our "splurge." I feel lucky I only have one kid. It really adds up with multiple family members! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairentommy Posted May 27, 2013 #10 Share Posted May 27, 2013 how far in advance do the day passes go on sale? I contacted Majestic yesterday for our forthcoming visit in December and was told they were not on sale so far in advance. Can anyone help so I can contact her at a more appropriate time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted May 27, 2013 #11 Share Posted May 27, 2013 how far in advance do the day passes go on sale? I contacted Majestic yesterday for our forthcoming visit in December and was told they were not on sale so far in advance. Can anyone help so I can contact her at a more appropriate time? Probably 2 months or so. Prices change all the time, I'm sure they don't want to get stuck with the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairentommy Posted May 27, 2013 #12 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Probably 2 months or so. Prices change all the time, I'm sure they don't want to get stuck with the difference. Thanks scubagirrl, i sent them an e-mail and she said 1 week before? surely that is leaving it a little late ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrysunshine74 Posted May 28, 2013 Author #13 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I just booked with them 2 weeks in advance, and they were very helpful. Got an email confirmation that we were all set less than 8 hrs after sending the email. So maybe 2 weeks is ok? Hope this helps! They were very nice, and the confirmation we received was full of very helpful info. I'm very impressed so far. And happy not to be paying Carnival's jacked-up prices for the exact same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamtimras Posted May 29, 2013 #14 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I already booked Atlantis for my daughter and her friend through carnival. Wonder if it can be cancellled and then book through majestic. I am sure they would both like to sabe 50 bucks each??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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