skyeman27 Posted February 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Looks like Carnival will end 3 port (Nassau, Freeport, HMC) cruises from Jacksonville. Last one will be April 22... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elklemi Posted February 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 13, 2017 That is too bad, I am on the April 3rd to the 3 Bahama ports and was really glad to be able to hit all 3 in the Bahamas. Have taken lad vacations to Nassau and Freeport in the past and to be able to visit all 3 in 5 days is a real plus especially since the Elation does not have all the newer amenities that so many people enjoy. Guess I will just enjoy that I get to enjoy them all this last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmukid87 Posted February 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Looks like Carnival will end 3 port (Nassau, Freeport, HMC) cruises from Jacksonville. Last one will be April 22... Does this mean 5 day cruises will feature an extra sea day instead of port day? That would be very frustrating. You can never help but wonder if it is a profit maximizing scenario by keeping people on board instead of a port of call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSpo Posted February 13, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I am on the April 22 sailing out of JAX. Hopefully it makes it to HMC. Were the 3 port cruises bookable after April 22 and Carnival is cancelling the 3rd port or they were not bookable? That will be a bummer if it was bookable and Carnival cancelled it. I would not be happy if they cut HMC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kublaieod Posted February 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I am on the 20 May 5 day and the ports are Nassau and "Princess Cay" which I thought was interesting. I know the corporation owns it but carnival ships don't normally go there. At least I didn't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeman27 Posted February 13, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I am on the April 22 sailing out of JAX. Hopefully it makes it to HMC. Were the 3 port cruises bookable after April 22 and Carnival is cancelling the 3rd port or they were not bookable? That will be a bummer if it was bookable and Carnival cancelled it. I would not be happy if they cut HMC. Carnival is not offering 3 ports out of Jacksonville after the April 22 cruise. Hope this will mean lower fares for the 5 night cruises but I think not, I would rather pay a bit more for 3 ports but will not get that option. Wish I knew Carnivals reasoning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted February 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I am on the 20 May 5 day and the ports are Nassau and "Princess Cay" which I thought was interesting. I know the corporation owns it but carnival ships don't normally go there. At least I didn't think so. Carnival is just starting to go to Princess Cays. Never understood why they didnt go more often as it was empty during the winter months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidecat Posted February 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I wonder if Carnival will only do the 5 night/3 port Bahamas cruises out of Port Canaveral - maybe it didn't make sense to offer the same itineraries at ports 2.5 hours apart. Sent from my eye phone using Forums FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdcatc12 Posted February 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Carnival is just starting to go to Princess Cays. Never understood why they didnt go more often as it was empty during the winter months I would have thought it would have been empty in the summer months when Princess hardly has any Caribbean cruises running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted February 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Call me crazy but I'd rather have 2 ports and 2 sea days on a 5 night itinerary Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted February 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Call me crazy but I'd rather have 2 ports and 2 sea days on a 5 night itinerary Sent from my iPhone using Forums Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duelpear Posted February 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Call me crazy but I'd rather have 2 ports and 2 sea days on a 5 night itinerary Sent from my iPhone using Forums Just got back from the Elation 5 day 3 ports and I can definitely say I would have preferred a 2nd sea day to stopping at Freeport. Unless you've got an excursion booked, there really isn't much to do there in the port area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted February 14, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I would have thought it would have been empty in the summer months when Princess hardly has any Caribbean cruises running. oops thanks for correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof4girls Posted February 14, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Call me crazy but I'd rather have 2 ports and 2 sea days on a 5 night itinerary Sent from my iPhone using Forums I agree! Been to Freeport once and no desire to return... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozFoolz Posted February 14, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Be fine with me if the two stops were at Half Moon Cay and Princess Cays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted February 14, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 14, 2017 After hearing they dropped the third port, we booked up today for right after her dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted February 15, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlamingJune1967 Posted February 15, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Just got back from the Elation 5 day 3 ports and I can definitely say I would have preferred a 2nd sea day to stopping at Freeport. Unless you've got an excursion booked, there really isn't much to do there in the port area. I wholeheartedly agree!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasong38501 Posted February 15, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I wonder if Carnival will only do the 5 night/3 port Bahamas cruises out of Port Canaveral - maybe it didn't make sense to offer the same itineraries at ports 2.5 hours apart. Sent from my eye phone using Forums FFS I'm only seeing a few of those over the next couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lassie in Ga Posted February 16, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 16, 2017 When is her dry dock- and what amenities are being added? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted February 16, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I don't think 2 ports is a bad thing either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookedoncruising99 Posted February 16, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 16, 2017 We are booked for July--and we were happy to get the 5 day-2 stop. We love our time on the private islands but in all honesty would rather have a sea day than a stop in either Nassau or Freeport. We typically have a "ship day" anytime we are in the Bahamas anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof4girls Posted February 16, 2017 #23 Share Posted February 16, 2017 When is her dry dock- and what amenities are being added? Sent from my iPad using Forums 8/31/2017 - 9/27/2017 I believe they are adding Red Frog bar, Guys Burgers, and Blue Iguana Cantina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaded Lady Posted February 16, 2017 #24 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Call me crazy but I'd rather have 2 ports and 2 sea days on a 5 night itinerary Sent from my iPhone using Forums OK. You're crazy. (I don't really think so but since you asked me to, I figured I'd go along!) actually I would prefer 3 ports, especially if one of them is a port I don't care about- that way I can spend the day on the ship without all the crowds! It's like a sea day, but without all the crazies cutting in line in front of me! Smart, right??? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureCPR Posted February 18, 2017 #25 Share Posted February 18, 2017 8/31/2017 - 9/27/2017 I believe they are adding Red Frog bar, Guys Burgers, and Blue Iguana Cantina I have a group consultant (because I'm getting married on the November 9th sailing) and I've asked her what specifics are going to happen during the dry dock. She said they didn't have an official list yet but I bet you're right. I hope they do some renovations/updates to the ship's style too. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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