detroitlions Posted February 9, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I ended up changeing my Carnival Breeze trip and booked the NCL Epic. Biggest reason is they are offering there Ultimate beverage package for free for every one in my cabin. No 15 limit. This would have cost me over $800 on the Breeze. I wonder if Carnival is going to step up there game to compete. My crusie was $400 cheaper on top of the free package. If you pay for a suite you get free specialty dinners all trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted February 9, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I ended up changeing my Carnival Breeze trip and booked the NCL Epic.Biggest reason is they are offering there Ultimate beverage package for free for every one in my cabin. No 15 limit. This would have cost me over $800 on the Breeze. I wonder if Carnival is going to step up there game to compete. My crusie was $400 cheaper on top of the free package. If you pay for a suite you get free specialty dinners all trip. Well until Carnival 'steps up' enjoy (and try to remember ;)) your sailings on NCL, Celebrity, or any of the others offering those incentives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinator Posted February 9, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I bailed last spring on Carnival also. I had booked a 7 day on the Miracle to Alaska....but found a 10 day on the NCL Pearl to Alaska...for $225 less than the 7 day Miracle. I'm not so loyal...that I would turn down a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted February 9, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Sounds like a sweet deal detroit. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitlions Posted February 9, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Sounds like a sweet deal detroit. Enjoy! I just need to be aware that there may be a better deal out there. For the longest time Carnival beat everyones prices hands down. Not the case anymore. I am not going to be loyal when the price is not right. Plus Unlimited is preaty darn sweet. I still cant believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted February 9, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I ended up changeing my Carnival Breeze trip and booked the NCL Epic.Biggest reason is they are offering there Ultimate beverage package for free for every one in my cabin. No 15 limit. This would have cost me over $800 on the Breeze. I wonder if Carnival is going to step up there game to compete. My crusie was $400 cheaper on top of the free package. If you pay for a suite you get free specialty dinners all trip. Hope you booked a suite as the size of the inside cabins is ridiculously small at 128sf! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkportersat Posted February 9, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Aren't you in the penalty period? How did you cancel? I ended up changeing my Carnival Breeze trip and booked the NCL Epic.Biggest reason is they are offering there Ultimate beverage package for free for every one in my cabin. No 15 limit. This would have cost me over $800 on the Breeze. I wonder if Carnival is going to step up there game to compete. My crusie was $400 cheaper on top of the free package. If you pay for a suite you get free specialty dinners all trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casco Bay Kid Posted February 9, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I noticed that a few of the cruise lines are throwing in free drink packages. Not Carnival tho. Sent from my HTC One mini using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitlions Posted February 9, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hope you booked a suite as the size of the inside cabins is ridiculously small at 128sf! :eek: The balcony is 151 sq feet. So yea a little smaller but for the 3 of us its not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitlions Posted February 9, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Aren't you in the penalty period? How did you cancel? I was waiting on my DW work to approve her time off. So I never booked so I guess I made out having to wait cause this is a sweet deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfb4cruzing Posted February 9, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hope you booked a suite as the size of the inside cabins is ridiculously small at 128sf! :eek: If you drink enough, you can sleep in a closet. At least that's what I'm told....and I'm sticking to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belles Posted February 9, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Sounds like a great deal. Carnival isn't always the best price. Have a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctinct Posted February 9, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I ended up changeing my Carnival Breeze trip and booked the NCL Epic.Biggest reason is they are offering there Ultimate beverage package for free for every one in my cabin. No 15 limit. This would have cost me over $800 on the Breeze. I wonder if Carnival is going to step up there game to compete. My crusie was $400 cheaper on top of the free package. If you pay for a suite you get free specialty dinners all trip. I'm pretty that after the first two people, the drink package is only for soda, so if your third passenger is over 21, you might want to check on that. It is a great offer, though. I'm booked for a holiday cruise, myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbecky Posted February 9, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 9, 2015 That is correct. First 2 over 21 get the alcohol drink package guests 3-8 get soda package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted February 9, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I ended up changeing my Carnival Breeze trip and booked the NCL Epic.Biggest reason is they are offering there Ultimate beverage package for free for every one in my cabin. No 15 limit. This would have cost me over $800 on the Breeze. I wonder if Carnival is going to step up there game to compete. My crusie was $400 cheaper on top of the free package. If you pay for a suite you get free specialty dinners all trip. Please come back after your cruise and let us know how you liked it. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted February 9, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) I hear you, OP. I'm booked on the Dawn to Bermuda in July. No airfare. Better exchange rate for Canadians (saved us $530). The UBP thrown in for free (value of around $900 for the 4 of us). Also received a price adjustment of $700 as a result of a sale. Sure, the Dawn is an older ship, but given the price and itinerary, it was a no brainer! Edited February 9, 2015 by soccersharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitlions Posted February 10, 2015 Author #17 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I'm pretty that after the first two people, the drink package is only for soda, so if your third passenger is over 21, you might want to check on that. It is a great offer, though. I'm booked for a holiday cruise, myself. My ds is 12. 2 adults above 25 during spring break. 21 after spring break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitlions Posted February 10, 2015 Author #18 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Please come back after your cruise and let us know how you liked it. Have a great time. Yea I will try to remember all the details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitlions Posted February 10, 2015 Author #19 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I hear you, OP. I'm booked on the Dawn to Bermuda in July. No airfare. Better exchange rate for Canadians (saved us $530). The UBP thrown in for free (value of around $900 for the 4 of us). Also received a price adjustment of $700 as a result of a sale. Sure, the Dawn is an older ship, but given the price and itinerary, it was a no brainer! It was a while ago but I remember it being a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted February 10, 2015 #20 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I ended up changeing my Carnival Breeze trip and booked the NCL Epic.Biggest reason is they are offering there Ultimate beverage package for free for every one in my cabin. No 15 limit. This would have cost me over $800 on the Breeze. I wonder if Carnival is going to step up there game to compete. My crusie was $400 cheaper on top of the free package. If you pay for a suite you get free specialty dinners all trip. I think Carnival's pricing is a little optimistic on their part this year. I think Carnival is testing the waters to see how many people will actually pay more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podna's Posted February 10, 2015 #21 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I was waiting on my DW work to approve her time off. So I never booked so I guess I made out having to wait cause this is a sweet deal. So you never booked the Carnival Breeze that you are "changing" as you stated above? Confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liltx31 Posted February 10, 2015 #22 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We are opposite, going from ncl to carnival for the first time. Ncl was $800 more for our family of four for spring break. The drink package isn't too much of a pull since i'm the only one who drinks and everyone else hates pepsi products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ4 Posted February 10, 2015 #23 Share Posted February 10, 2015 So you never booked the Carnival Breeze that you are "changing" as you stated above? Confused. The light will come on eventually. Don't give up on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdubmom Posted February 10, 2015 #24 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) I hear you, OP. I'm booked on the Dawn to Bermuda in July. No airfare. Better exchange rate for Canadians (saved us $530). The UBP thrown in for free (value of around $900 for the 4 of us). Also received a price adjustment of $700 as a result of a sale. Sure, the Dawn is an older ship, but given the price and itinerary, it was a no brainer! How did the exchange thing work out, if you don't mind me asking?? Did you call and ask them for a deal? The online doesn't seem to change it for me. I have 145 days to decide whether we go through with our cruise on the Dream. We're having to drive to NOLA. With free drinks and closer port on NCL, the better exchange would seal the deal! :) Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Edited February 10, 2015 by cdubmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podna's Posted February 10, 2015 #25 Share Posted February 10, 2015 The light will come on eventually. Don't give up on it. I actually wondered if anyone was naive enough not to pick up the sarcasm. Almost surprised it was you. But then again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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