cruizinisthebest Posted March 3, 2015 #151 Share Posted March 3, 2015 nothing finite yet, but john heald's reply to a post on facebook seems to insinuate that we could see some changes in NY for 2016: Q: Any idea what dip will be in New York in the coming years?? I feel like no one at Carnival cares about NY... John Heald: we cerratinly do which is why we are showcasing our newest ship there next year and lets see what else will happen in 2016 - cheers Yayy! Come on with the rest of the deployment schedule already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruzzer Posted March 3, 2015 #152 Share Posted March 3, 2015 nothing finite yet, but john heald's reply to a post on facebook seems to insinuate that we could see some changes in NY for 2016: Q: Any idea what dip will be in New York in the coming years?? I feel like no one at Carnival cares about NY... John Heald: we cerratinly do which is why we are showcasing our newest ship there next year and lets see what else will happen in 2016 - cheers Don't bet against Ye Olde Splendor in all her pink glory for another few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted March 3, 2015 #153 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Don't bet against Ye Olde Splendor in all her pink glory for another few years. oh i'm not. i've thought that was the most likely scenario. i think that either 1) splendor returns with 2.0 upgrades or 2) magic runs seasonally from NY and port canaveral, as jim berra already said it was going to port canaveral - there really aren't any other ships not already spoken for that would be considered an upgrade vs. splendor in the nature of john heald's insinuation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted March 3, 2015 #154 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) nothing finite yet, but john heald's reply to a post on facebook seems to insinuate that we could see some changes in NY for 2016: John Heald: we certainly do which is why we are showcasing our newest ship there next year and lets see what else will happen in 2016 - cheers Translation: The Fantasy will be redeployed to NYC to replace the Splendor. [emoji12] Edited March 3, 2015 by Tapi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruzzer Posted March 3, 2015 #155 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Translation: The Fantasy will be redeployed to NYC to replace the Splendor. [emoji12] The Fantasy was my first "mega liner" I sailed on. Really loved sailing on her. She wouldn't be much of a downgrade from the Splendor. I wish they add 2.0 features to Splendor if she is to continue sailing from NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted March 3, 2015 #156 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Translation: The Fantasy will be redeployed to NYC and will be the only ship there, sailing from June to September [emoji12] pfffft! that would be exactly the kick in the butt i need to try ncl... [emoji12] SPLENDOR vs. the competition with the likes of quantum/anthem ots or breakaway is a poor showing as it is... send a fantasy class ship, and fuggedaboutit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted March 3, 2015 #157 Share Posted March 3, 2015 pfffft! that would be exactly the kick in the butt i need to try ncl... [emoji12] SPLENDOR vs. the competition with the likes of quantum/anthem ots or breakaway is a poor showing as it is... send a fantasy class ship, and fuggedaboutit. fuggedaboutit is right. Prices would have to be dirt cheap, which is impossible, because taxes and port fees out of NY inflate even low fares. I hope they don't make me regret not sailing on the Splendor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted March 3, 2015 #158 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) fuggedaboutit is right. Prices would have to be dirt cheap, which is impossible, because taxes and port fees out of NY inflate even low fares. I hope they don't make me regret not sailing on the Splendor! "I hope they don't make me regret not sailing on the Splendor!" That is about the way I am feeling right now too.:( Edited March 3, 2015 by SMSACE6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuturzMinion Posted March 3, 2015 #159 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Not gonna happen. Why do you always reply with your Tampa hate? Seriously, I'm sick of it, get out of here. Any time someone brings up Tampa options you always shoot it down instantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ4 Posted March 4, 2015 #160 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Why do you always reply with your Tampa hate? Seriously, I'm sick of it, get out of here. Any time someone brings up Tampa options you always shoot it down instantly. <shrugs> Tampa only has 2 options from Carnival. Fantasy class and Spirit class. You have a Fantasy class. All the Spirit class are into something else. I didn't make those decisions. Don't be a hater. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-pr Posted March 4, 2015 #161 Share Posted March 4, 2015 You know, getting back to San Juan's "consolation prize" Fascination announcement, Carnival has finally posted the dates for the 2016 departures and two things strike me odd. 1) the schedule only runs through October 2016 (which might be where all this "it's a temporary thing" rumor may be getting its fuel). and 2) PRICES!!! Being a smaller, older ship with less amenities and all, prices are actually more expensive than they were with the two ships that will precede her (Conquest class Valor (non 2.0) and Liberty (post 2.0)). This might make it a very tough sell for non-local cruisers that have to fly in, considering that for a few extra bucks they get to pick from two Royal Caribbean, one Celebrity cruises and (later in 2016) one Norwegian cruise line ships that are bigger, newer, nicer and have a very similar itinerary. Yes, there are fans of this and other older ships but from what I've read, this ships might be better suited for shorter trips. Now, get me a second, larger ship for the southern Caribbean itinerary and keep the Fascination for maybe 5 day cruises to Dominica, Antigua, Aruba, Curacao or those types of islands Carnival had written off and they might be on to something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted March 4, 2015 #162 Share Posted March 4, 2015 You know, getting back to San Juan's "consolation prize" Fascination announcement, Carnival has finally posted the dates for the 2016 departures and two things strike me odd. 1) the schedule only runs through October 2016 (which might be where all this "it's a temporary thing" rumor may be getting its fuel). and 2) PRICES!!! Being a smaller, older ship with less amenities and all, prices are actually more expensive than they were with the two ships that will precede her (Conquest class Valor (non 2.0) and Liberty (post 2.0)). This might make it a very tough sell for non-local cruisers that have to fly in, considering that for a few extra bucks they get to pick from two Royal Caribbean, one Celebrity cruises and (later in 2016) one Norwegian cruise line ships that are bigger, newer, nicer and have a very similar itinerary. Yes, there are fans of this and other older ships but from what I've read, this ships might be better suited for shorter trips. Now, get me a second, larger ship for the southern Caribbean itinerary and keep the Fascination for maybe 5 day cruises to Dominica, Antigua, Aruba, Curacao or those types of islands Carnival had written off and they might be on to something. Where did you get that info that Carnival has written off Aruba & Curacao. We get quite some Carnival ships down here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-pr Posted March 4, 2015 #163 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Where did you get that info that Carnival has written off Aruba & Curacao. We get quite some Carnival ships down here! Yes you do, but you got to admit that not like before. Some of those stops, especially on Aruba and Curacao happen on longer 10-14 day cruises which means its not a weekly thing like Barbados, St. Thomas, etc. They are awesome islands to visit, don't get me wrong. But a weekly 4-5day Aruba, Dominca, Curacao or any combination of islands not served by Carnival from San Juan could be worth it and an awesome compliment to their current southern route. Edited March 4, 2015 by Stinger-pr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted March 4, 2015 #164 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) How many times a year? A couple of ships per month!! Aruba has Sunshine, Pride & Conquest visiting this month. Usually when they go to Aruba they come to Curacao too or vv. Edited March 4, 2015 by Topo Gigio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted March 4, 2015 #165 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Three different ships will visit Aruba and Curacao 5 times total during the month of August. I'm booked on one of them. Edited March 4, 2015 by cruizinisthebest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted March 4, 2015 #166 Share Posted March 4, 2015 the schedule only runs through October 2016 (which might be where all this "it's a temporary thing" rumor may be getting its fuel). The rumor comes from the Port of St. Maarten's website, which lists the Fascination until October 2016 and then the Victory takes its place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybluecruiser Posted March 4, 2015 #167 Share Posted March 4, 2015 The rumor comes from the Port of St. Maarten's website, which lists the Fascination until October 2016 and then the Victory takes its place. Maybe in October they send her to charleston or Tampa since she has a few balconies. I hate this guessing game. Lol it is fun and aggravating at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuturzMinion Posted March 4, 2015 #168 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Maybe in October they send her to charleston or Tampa since she has a few balconies. I hate this guessing game. Lol it is fun and aggravating at the same time. If so, what about the Paradise and Fantasy? I personally would be extremely happy if they would switch the Paradise with the Fantasy. Like I said before, based on pics of it, I absolutely LOVE the Carnival Fantasy's interior design!! Edited March 4, 2015 by FuturzMinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted March 4, 2015 #169 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Why do you always reply with your Tampa hate? Seriously, I'm sick of it, get out of here. Any time someone brings up Tampa options you always shoot it down instantly. I thought I was the only one who noticed the Tampa hate mail. :D Maybe in October they send her (Fascination)to...Tampa since she has a few balconies. I hate this guessing game. Lol it is fun and aggravating at the same time. When Vista makes her way to the USA in October there shall be additional re-positioning's and perhaps Fascination or Miracle :D will be joining Paradise here in TAMPA. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaHawkeye Posted March 4, 2015 #170 Share Posted March 4, 2015 nothing finite yet, but john heald's reply to a post on facebook seems to insinuate that we could see some changes in NY for 2016: Q: Any idea what dip will be in New York in the coming years?? I feel like no one at Carnival cares about NY... John Heald: we cerratinly do which is why we are showcasing our newest ship there next year and lets see what else will happen in 2016 - cheers Asked my PVP yesterday about cruises out of Port Canaveral in Sept of 2016. In particular, the Sunshine. He said he didn't see any cruises from there, but said the Sunshine had cruises from NYC doing the northeast itinerary. I don't normally speculate on these matters but have no reason to question the accuracy of the info he gave me. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted March 4, 2015 #171 Share Posted March 4, 2015 ...but said the Sunshine had cruises from NYC doing the northeast itinerary. Well there's another curve ball that I didn't see coming! [emoji461]️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted March 4, 2015 #172 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Well there's another curve ball that I didn't see coming! [emoji461]️ Many more changes too when Vista arrives so Sunshine heading to NY really would be a shocker per se. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruzzer Posted March 4, 2015 #173 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Well there's another curve ball that I didn't see coming! [emoji461]️ That would be great news. I think Sunshine would be a better choice than Splendor to compete against NCL and Royal in NYC/NJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Carnival Posted March 4, 2015 #174 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Many more changes too when Vista arrives so Sunshine heading to NY really would be a shocker per se. I meant would NOT be a shocker per se. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted March 4, 2015 #175 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Asked my PVP yesterday about cruises out of Port Canaveral in Sept of 2016. In particular, the Sunshine. He said he didn't see any cruises from there, but said the Sunshine had cruises from NYC doing the northeast itinerary. I don't normally speculate on these matters but have no reason to question the accuracy of the info he gave me. Just saying. Northeast itinerary as in Canada & Boston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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