RE: 2.0 and no more live show band

[CENTEX CRUISER]

If anyone is interested, I e-mailed CCL re: them taking away the live bands in the theaters and my disappointment in this , as the music is a big part of our cruise experience, and this was their reply..

 

Thank you for contacting Carnival Cruise Lines.

 

First, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and for choosing Carnival to create wonderful vacation memories. We apologize for any disappointments regarding the music on board . I’ve shared your suggestions to the Carnivals Management team. All positive changes are done on board due to our guests suggestions.

 

It is our goal to provide exceptional service on every occasion, and I hope you will provide us with an opportunity to restore your confidence. We would love nothing more than to welcome you back again.

 

Sincerely,

 

Janice Delgado

Guest Care Specialist

Carnival Cruise Lines | 3655 NW 87th Avenue | Miami, FL 33178 |

800-929-6400

iCare@carnival.com

[wanderingjew]

If anyone is interested, I e-mailed CCL re: them taking away the live bands in the theaters and my disappointment in this , as the music is a big part of our cruise experience, and this was their reply..

 

Thank you for contacting Carnival Cruise Lines.

 

First, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and for choosing Carnival to create wonderful vacation memories. We apologize for any disappointments regarding the music on board . I’ve shared your suggestions to the Carnivals Management team. All positive changes are done on board due to our guests suggestions.

 

It is our goal to provide exceptional service on every occasion, and I hope you will provide us with an opportunity to restore your confidence. We would love nothing more than to welcome you back again.

 

Sincerely,

 

Janice Delgado

Guest Care Specialist

Carnival Cruise Lines | 3655 NW 87th Avenue | Miami, FL 33178 |

800-929-6400

iCare@carnival.com

That's why i'm switching to NCL Live music, no newlywed or Hasbro Games, & no shows with Bus riding tourists doing Lavish Karaoke

[CENTEX CRUISER]

I also asked Royal what their feeling on this is , and they said they have no plans to take away the music..I have 2 cruises booked with CCL , but Royal is in galveston year round , so we may just stick with them now...Never tried NCL, so maybe we should..

[Dave85]

Thank you for contacting Carnival Cruise Lines.

 

First, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and for choosing Carnival to create wonderful vacation memories. We apologize for any disappointments regarding the music on board . I’ve shared your suggestions to the Carnivals Management team. All positive changes are done on board due to our guests suggestions.

 

...

 

Sincerely,

 

Janice Delgado

Guest Care Specialist

Carnival Cruise Lines | 3655 NW 87th Avenue | Miami, FL 33178 |

800-929-6400

iCare@carnival.com

 

So all "positive changes," whatever those are, are done due to "our guests suggestions", but all negative changes (e.g., cutbacks) are done due to "our bean counters suggestions?"

[MemphisFan]

So all "positive changes," whatever those are, are done due to "our guests suggestions", but all negative changes (e.g., cutbacks) are done due to "our bean counters suggestions?"

 

haha, that's exactly what I was thinking when I read that line.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

It all started when the took away the live music in the "Supper Club", found they could rename it as the "Steakhouse", and people kept coming (perhaps even more so, as some of their guests might have been less likely to try a "Supper Club")!

 

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the Steakhouse immensely - just wish it was still like the old "Supper Club" with live music....

 

Carnival will continue to evolve - though this evolution should not be confused with that which occurs by natural selection - far from it... the corporate world has little to do with anything I'd consider "natural"! :eek:

 

Tom

[emelvee]

It all started when the took away the live music in the "Supper Club", found they could rename it as the "Steakhouse", and people kept coming (perhaps even more so, as some of their guests might have been less likely to try a "Supper Club")!

 

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the Steakhouse immensely - just wish it was still like the old "Supper Club" with live music....

 

Carnival will continue to evolve - though this evolution should not be confused with that which occurs by natural selection - far from it... the corporate world has little to do with anything I'd consider "natural"! :eek:

 

Tom

I was disappointed that the steakhouse didn't have live music last time we dined there on Pride n 2009. To me, it would have created a much more intimate mood with some live piano music. But it won't stop me from dining there, so I guess I can't blame them for eliminating it.

 

Lack of an orchestra at shows doesn't bother me too much. Lack of live music on Lido isn't a deal-breaker, but it's nice. We do enjoy listening to a live band in a lounge a few times during the cruise.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

...We do enjoy listening to a live band in a lounge a few times during the cruise.

 

I heard someone say that they have done away (or are in the process of doing away) with the "Music" bands. I used to enjoy them... oh well... just means more time in the casino for me (which again, probably works into their master plan)! ;)

 

Tom

[jimbo5544]

I heard someone say that they have done away (or are in the process of doing away) with the "Music" bands. I used to enjoy them... oh well... just means more time in the casino for me (which again, probably works into their master plan)! ;)

 

Tom

When we were on the Breeze in April with a group, I kept my mouth shut on it (yeah go figure:cool:) and waited to see how the group felt about the change. During a cocktail party for the group the last afternoon I asked about it and was suprised to see that out of about 60 people, 2 thought it was a major cutback, 3 liked the change:eek:, and the rest were mez a mez. Certainly interesting. We got up and walked out of one of the "game" shows half way through.

[Sparky2]

So all "positive changes," whatever those are, are done due to "our guests suggestions", but all negative changes (e.g., cutbacks) are done due to "our bean counters suggestions?"

 

Good one!

[dclark]

It used to be that on first day at sea, you'd get dressed up, have free cocktails, have a lobster then see a great show while you still had the glow from the cocktail party.

Now, you sort of dress up, after dinner, go to the seaside theater and hope that they are showing a movie you haven't seen yet.

[RRLLAL]

It used to be that on first day at sea, you'd get dressed up, have free cocktails, have a lobster then see a great show while you still had the glow from the cocktail party.

Now, you sort of dress up, after dinner, go to the seaside theater and hope that they are showing a movie you haven't seen yet.

 

If that is what people do, then its their own fault for not having a great time.

 

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[RRLLAL]

I was disappointed that the steakhouse didn't have live music last time we dined there on Pride n 2009. To me, it would have created a much more intimate mood with some live piano music. But it won't stop me from dining there, so I guess I can't blame them for eliminating it.

 

Lack of an orchestra at shows doesn't bother me too much. Lack of live music on Lido isn't a deal-breaker, but it's nice. We do enjoy listening to a live band in a lounge a few times during the cruise.

 

The Splendor im April had am orchestra. Also had plenty of live music and comedy shows.

 

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[arpie05]

Hate the orchestra. If I wanted to listen to music, i'd stay home.

 

 

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[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Hate the orchestra. If I wanted to listen to music, i'd stay home.

 

 

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You "hate" the orchestra? (Can't say I've ever seen that response before)

 

Tom

[SkyMaster]

You "hate" the orchestra? (Can't say I've ever seen that response before)

 

Tom

 

WOW, that's a new one on me as well. I too, wish I could afford to have an orchestra here in my home. If I did, I'd probably just buy all of them tickets to join me on my cruise. :D

 

"SKY"

[CENTEX CRUISER]

New to me too. Strange response..I hate the orchestra ?:confused:

WOW, that's a new one on me as well. I too, wish I could afford to have an orchestra here in my home. If I did, I'd probably just buy all of them tickets to join me on my cruise. :D

 

"SKY"

[PROCRUISE]

If anyone is interested, I e-mailed CCL re: them taking away the live bands in the theaters and my disappointment in this , as the music is a big part of our cruise experience, and this was their reply..

 

Thank you for contacting Carnival Cruise Lines.

 

First, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and for choosing Carnival to create wonderful vacation memories. We apologize for any disappointments regarding the music on board . I’ve shared your suggestions to the Carnivals Management team. All positive changes are done on board due to our guests suggestions.

 

It is our goal to provide exceptional service on every occasion, and I hope you will provide us with an opportunity to restore your confidence. We would love nothing more than to welcome you back again.

 

Sincerely,

 

Janice Delgado

Guest Care Specialist

Carnival Cruise Lines | 3655 NW 87th Avenue | Miami, FL 33178 |

800-929-6400

iCare@carnival.com

 

Typical corporation form letter! Doubt that any "management team" ever heard a word about your concern. :)

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Typical corporation form letter! Doubt that any "management team" ever heard a word about your concern. :)

 

I love that return email address as well! "iCare@carnival.com"

 

How much do they REALLY care? Not to mention that it appears like they're playing the Apple card. :rolleyes:

 

Tom

[TerReuv]

Last I read on John Heald's blog, the beards were looking into live music again on the lido and other areas because of the complaints. So, we will see what happens.

[jimbo5544]

Last I read on John Heald's blog, the beards were looking into live music again on the lido and other areas because of the complaints. So, we will see what happens.

There was live music on the Breeze lido during our April cruise.

[1stime cruiser]

I am an ardent Carnival supporter but hey made a mistake taking away live music

[Sixtytwo]

So how many of you who are complaining about not having the live music have actually sent your concerns to Carnival direct rather than airing your opinion on CC? You might get just a little more traction by letting Carnival know your concerns.

[Aplmac]

From the corporate point of view

musicians are expensive things to own and run.

 

You have to house them (that takes up valuable room)

you have to feed them - and worst of all you have to PAY them! :cool:

 

I don't think they have any other duties on board other than to make music

so you might see how CCL reckons their Corp. could save a decent chunk of change

by cutting them out of the payroll picture!

 

I'm surprised they've lasted this long actually.

 

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[tropicaledrink]

For what it's worth, the Liberty has the 2.0 upgrades and a live orchestra (at least of of the 5/25 sailing). :D