Tamtam02766 Posted September 17, 2019 #201 Share Posted September 17, 2019 On 9/13/2019 at 9:46 AM, pacruise804 said: Princess did sell certain soft drinks in cans. We had the non-alcoholic drink package and all fountain drinks were included but not canned drinks (most diet drinks were in cans 😞 ). For as many complaints as I see on Carnival forums about the lack of fountain drinks, it seemed just as many Princess forum posts preferred canned drinks. I guess the whole "grass is greener" philosophy applies. Fountain drinks tend to be watery or too syrupy. I prefer cans. I'm taking a 12 pack of diet Pepsi on. They only see Coke products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy02122 Posted September 17, 2019 #202 Share Posted September 17, 2019 On 9/5/2019 at 12:43 PM, geckoaz said: Every day i read about cuts carnival has made that upsets someone, e.g. tablecloths, chocolates, automatic 2 room cleaning. But i have cruised since the 1990s and have seen many changes. I know there are things i dont use like art auctions but it is hard for me to think of something i would cut to keep cost down. Any ideas? Art Auctions are good for free drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanWeGoYet? Posted September 17, 2019 #203 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I don't know if Carnival needs to cut anything - we all want a great cruise at a great price, but I'd gladly pay 25% more to have the cruises I came to love in the 90s. Or even 10 years ago. BUT, if some things need to be cut - the platinum gift, the horrible chocolate covered mushy / half rotten strawberries, quit developing the photos and just have the photos be available to view from your state room or at kiosks throughout the ship - then pay to develop what you like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceedoubleyou Posted September 17, 2019 #204 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I would cut back on the costumed photographers that come interrupt you while youre eating in the MDR to try to pose for a photo with them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted September 17, 2019 #205 Share Posted September 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Tamtam02766 said: Fountain drinks tend to be watery or too syrupy. They need to call their vendor. The mix ratio is exactly the same as cans or bottles. The carbonation is slightly higher in the fountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckoaz Posted September 17, 2019 Author #206 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I read a story on google that inferred JH is thinking carnival should cut out the platinum gift. Some cruisers did not like the lanyard. I have just become platinum and like free stuff. But maybe the gift could be optional. Click on it when filling out boarding info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted September 18, 2019 #207 Share Posted September 18, 2019 can you post this? JH is all about the guests 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy1415 Posted September 18, 2019 #208 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Nothing was more wasteful then to eliminate the drink stirrers, when asked for something to mix your drink they hand you a more expensive full size straw. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckoaz Posted September 18, 2019 Author #209 Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, coevan said: can you post this? JH is all about the guests "responding to a poster who’d suggested that anyone else associated with this particular gift “should be fired immediately,” Heald did not hold back. Instead, he said this particular complaint would “have to wait while I help people with hurricane questions and while I consider again if we should just stop the gift all together." I am not sure i can post the cruise radio link. He may be referring to the lanyard only. Edited September 18, 2019 by geckoaz Quotes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 18, 2019 #210 Share Posted September 18, 2019 11 hours ago, geckoaz said: I read a story on google that inferred JH is thinking carnival should cut out the platinum gift. Some cruisers did not like the lanyard. I have just become platinum and like free stuff. But maybe the gift could be optional. Click on it when filling out boarding info. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckoaz Posted September 18, 2019 Author #211 Share Posted September 18, 2019 My phone is not letting me cut snd paste link from cruise radio.net. ez to find 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted September 18, 2019 #212 Share Posted September 18, 2019 18 minutes ago, geckoaz said: My phone is not letting me cut snd paste link from cruise radio.net. ez to find https://cruiseradio.net/ungrateful-carnival-cruisers-whine-about-free-gift/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckoaz Posted September 18, 2019 Author #213 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Thanks joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted September 18, 2019 #214 Share Posted September 18, 2019 15 hours ago, geckoaz said: I read a story on google that inferred JH is thinking carnival should cut out the platinum gift. Some cruisers did not like the lanyard. I have just become platinum and like free stuff. But maybe the gift could be optional. Click on it when filling out boarding info. All gifts are optional as there is no requirement to take it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted September 18, 2019 #215 Share Posted September 18, 2019 15 hours ago, sandy1415 said: Nothing was more wasteful then to eliminate the drink stirrers, when asked for something to mix your drink they hand you a more expensive full size straw. Really? They must cost the cruise lines a fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 18, 2019 #216 Share Posted September 18, 2019 The bashers of the free loyalty gift may get their way and the company might eliminate it totally, amazing that the hot bash topic of the day is a gift, go figure....😎 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted September 18, 2019 #217 Share Posted September 18, 2019 what about a free gift do people not get? We have given away some and kept some NBD. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eli_6 Posted September 19, 2019 #218 Share Posted September 19, 2019 The shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom. I bring my own. I think most people do. Shaq. Is he even relevant anymore? Other than for Gold Bond and Buick... Race tracks (or is this NCL?), Roller coaster, air bike, IMAX, etc. It seems cool but that's not really why people cruise. Bad entertainment. Although, Carnival things I have seen were good to the extent I have seen them. The offender I am thinking of was actually another cruise line. Don't sacrifice food quality or service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted September 19, 2019 #219 Share Posted September 19, 2019 56 minutes ago, Eli_6 said: Race tracks (or is this NCL?), Roller coaster, air bike, IMAX, etc. It seems cool but that's not really why people cruise. It might not be why you cruise but some people enjoy these supplemental activities. There are more traditional cruise lines or ships if that is what you’re looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted September 19, 2019 #220 Share Posted September 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Eli_6 said: Shaq. Is he even relevant anymore? Other than for Gold Bond and Buick. kind of answered your own question, people love the big teddy bear. He is also adding a chicken place on some Carnival ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 19, 2019 #221 Share Posted September 19, 2019 11 hours ago, coevan said: kind of answered your own question, people love the big teddy bear. He is also adding a chicken place on some Carnival ships. That is free...and no seating fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted September 19, 2019 #222 Share Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said: That is free...and no seating fee That's what Carnival should cut. Time for a seating fee that should be masked as a cover charge. Edited September 19, 2019 by xDisconnections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 19, 2019 #223 Share Posted September 19, 2019 26 minutes ago, xDisconnections said: That's what Carnival should cut. Time for a seating fee that should be masked as a cover charge. LOL, how Royal-esque of you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted September 19, 2019 #224 Share Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said: LOL, how Royal-esque of you Are you not onboard with this idea? It'll decrease wait times while increasing revenue and benefiting the shareholders. Edited September 19, 2019 by xDisconnections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 19, 2019 #225 Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 minute ago, xDisconnections said: Are you not onboard with this idea? It'll decrease wait times while increasing revenue and benefiting the shareholders. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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