radioguy54 Posted April 6, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 6, 2016 We are sailing on the Victory April 28th to Nassau. This morning we recieved an email stating that we would not leave Port Canaveral until 6pm and return Sunday at 6am, due to beautifying staterooms....Seems Carnival is cutting into my vacation. Should we request onboard credits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted April 6, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Are they delaying/denying boarding or just leaving at 6PM instead of 4PM? If they aren't delaying your boarding I don't see how they are cutting in to your vacation time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radioguy54 Posted April 6, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted April 6, 2016 They said we could not board until 1:30, we are usually on by noon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted April 6, 2016 #4 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Are they delaying/denying boarding or just leaving at 6PM instead of 4PM? If they aren't delaying your boarding I don't see how they are cutting in to your vacation time? agreed you are still going to the ports they promised so no harm done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted April 6, 2016 #5 Share Posted April 6, 2016 They said we could not board until 1:30, we are usually on by noon The time in port is really free bonus time for you before the actual cruise takes place;) 1 1/2 hours is no loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar1068 Posted April 6, 2016 #6 Share Posted April 6, 2016 We are sailing on the Victory April 28th to Nassau. This morning we recieved an email stating that we would not leave Port Canaveral until 6pm and return Sunday at 6am, due to beautifying staterooms....Seems Carnival is cutting into my vacation. Should we request onboard credits? This is an April 6th April fools joke right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted April 6, 2016 #7 Share Posted April 6, 2016 The time in port is really free bonus time for you before the actual cruise takes place;) 1 1/2 hours is no loss. Not sure I'd describe any thing as "free bonus time". But I don't think OP really has any grounds to ask for credits either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savlamara Posted April 6, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Your cruise is still leaving the same day. If you want to go by the cruise contract, Carnival has the right to adjust the schedule (including ports) based on a number of factors. You dont get OBC for something you have already agreed to in writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radioguy54 Posted April 6, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Okay, no big deal, I was just curious what others might do, we have been on two previous cruises and everything went extremely well. Happy Sailing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise, J.D. Posted April 6, 2016 #10 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I don't see an issue warranting OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherbear4000 Posted April 6, 2016 #11 Share Posted April 6, 2016 They said we could not board until 1:30, we are usually on by noon They always say you can't board until 1:30 and I am always on the ship by 11. I don't think delaying departure by 2 hours while you are still on board deserves on-board credit. Just be thankful you are going on a cruise. There are people starving to death in this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardhowson Posted April 6, 2016 #12 Share Posted April 6, 2016 We are sailing on the Victory April 28th to Nassau. This morning we recieved an email stating that we would not leave Port Canaveral until 6pm and return Sunday at 6am, due to beautifying staterooms....Seems Carnival is cutting into my vacation. Should we request onboard credits? Another thread about the delayed boarding with very different spin. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2338313 Even if you made such a request, I doubt Carnival would deem it necessary to compensate you. From personal experience, I believe Carnival awards $50 or $100 OBC for missing a port. What could an hour and a half delay be worth ? A couple of bucks, at most ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debidls Posted April 6, 2016 #13 Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) I will be in the victory may 9 . I also received the letter. The only issue is our rental car in Orlando time can not be adjusted. Also same with the transfer. I guess we will be sitting on the curb until they let us in Edited April 6, 2016 by debidls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south-carolinagirl Posted April 7, 2016 #14 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Another thread about the delayed boarding with very different spin. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2338313 Even if you made such a request, I doubt Carnival would deem it necessary to compensate you. From personal experience, I believe Carnival awards $50 or $100 OBC for missing a port. What could an hour and a half delay be worth ? A couple of bucks, at most ? We missed a port on our last cruise, only thing we got was port fees refunded Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breckbird Posted April 7, 2016 #15 Share Posted April 7, 2016 why is it everybody wants wants wants and cant just enjoy there vacation????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted April 7, 2016 #16 Share Posted April 7, 2016 why is it everybody wants wants wants and cant just enjoy there vacation????????? Relax. In instances where Carnival has had to delay boarding and guests had to go buy their own lunch or dinner, carnival has issued OBC to cover some of those costs. I don't think OP was out of line for asking the question, but I don't think boarding will be delayed or lunch skipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-Crazy Posted April 7, 2016 #17 Share Posted April 7, 2016 They said we could not board until 1:30, we are usually on by noon Shocking! Demand a free cruise! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostwick girl Posted April 7, 2016 #18 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I received the same email for our sailing to Bermuda on May 19th. I just want to find out which cabins are being refurbished but haven't been able to do so. Maybe I should bring some ear plugs just in case, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted April 7, 2016 #19 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Shocking! Demand a free cruise! :eek: Or at least 50% off!:rolleyes: Seriously. I don't get why everything needs to turn into a tangible, monetary gain. The delay is not that big of a deal unless you make it one. This is the problem when Carnival starts doling out obc for this and that as a courtesy. People then look for it for every tiny thing. Then it's not enough. What a vicious cycle. I can see why some cruiselines don't give ya squat even for situations that clearly are justified for something. It just snowballs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted April 7, 2016 #20 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Another thread about the delayed boarding with very different spin. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2338313 Even if you made such a request, I doubt Carnival would deem it necessary to compensate you. From personal experience, I believe Carnival awards $50 or $100 OBC for missing a port. What could an hour and a half delay be worth ? A couple of bucks, at most ? refunding port fees is usually just a few buck maybe 10 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breckbird Posted April 7, 2016 #21 Share Posted April 7, 2016 we have had several trips posponed or come in late and have missed ports the most we have ever got was refund port charges and was more than we expected. just happy to be on a vacation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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