Full capacity

[SKYYcamel]

Are Carnival ships currently sailing at full capacity or have they scaled back for now?

[havanadaydreaming]

We were under 60% a couple weeks ago, probably due to demand not self imposed occupancy max by ccl. 

[VaTech8912]

Appears to depend on ship and week as many numbers jump around.

[tinkr2]

no doesn't seem so. Our ship was at less than 50%

[mondello]

23 hours ago, SKYYcamel said:

Are Carnival ships currently sailing at full capacity or have they scaled back for now?

They had a lot of cancellations this year from those unable or unwilling to meet the current protocols. Pre-cruise testing, exemptions and other protocols for unvaccinated and kids. They were practically giving away cabins, not to mention all the deals on Cheers! 

Capacity has varied up to the 80-85% range on Mardi Gras. I expect Christmas to the highest we've seen. 85% or higher won't surprise me.

[Damikaan]

Just got off the Glory yesterday. Our ship was at 60% capacity and everyone we talked to paid very little for their room. We had a balcony cabin for $169 per person for the week but some people got their rooms for free if they have a history of spending a lot in the casinos.  It was a fantastic cruise, no waiting for anything except pizza. 

[ontheweb]

As long as some cabins have to be saved in case of a need for Covid quarantine, you cannot get to full capacity.

[Markmom18]

I just spoke to our son who is working on the Panorama. A couple of general things he mentioned:

 

 * He estimates 99% of guests wear masks. But that 1% are “vocalizing their opinion on the mask mandates”. Something he wished he didn’t have to deal with, but remind guests he must (when entering a certain Mask Mandated area of the ship).

 

 * Was told the ship is cruising with over 3,000 guests. As comparison, when my hubby & I cruised mid September we were at 2200-2400 guests. 

* Lastly, just having a great time .. CD Lee is the best!! 
 

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[Markmom18]

5 hours ago, Damikaan said:

Just got off the Glory yesterday. Our ship was at 60% capacity and everyone we talked to paid very little for their room. We had a balcony cabin for $169 per person for the week but some people got their rooms for free if they have a history of spending a lot in the casinos.  It was a fantastic cruise, no waiting for anything except pizza. 

  Price Comparison …

 

Yesterday I booked a mid-January ‘22 ,  

3-Day RADIANCE out of Long Beach.  

INTERIOR, Extra $34 for Empress Deck.
 

   Cruise Rate:  $159 pp  = $318 for me as a SOLO

 

   Plus Taxes & Grats  

 

  TOTAL: $458.83

 

[ontheweb]

8 hours ago, Markmom18 said:

I just spoke to our son who is working on the Panorama. A couple of general things he mentioned:

 

 * He estimates 99% of guests wear masks. But that 1% are “vocalizing their opinion on the mask mandates”. Something he wished he didn’t have to deal with, but remind guests he must (when entering a certain Mask Mandated area of the ship).

 

 * Was told the ship is cruising with over 3,000 guests. As comparison, when my hubby & I cruised mid September we were at 2200-2400 guests. 

* Lastly, just having a great time .. CD Lee is the best!! 
 

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I hope your son is doing well. He must be so happy to be back working for Carnival.

 

There have been recent threads about gifts instead of or in addition to cash for crew members. Maybe you could ask him for a comment on that. Plus are crew members allowed to get off the ship at port stops?

[Markmom18]

15 hours ago, ontheweb said:

I hope your son is doing well. He must be so happy to be back working for Carnival.

 

There have been recent threads about gifts instead of or in addition to cash for crew members. Maybe you could ask him for a comment on that. Plus are crew members allowed to get off the ship at port stops?

   Hi,

   As a Fun Squad Member he isn’t tipped. But, we’ve talked as a family about such things. Cash. Why? There is very little room in the crew quarters, plus you share that tiny cabin with another person. Bunk beds, tiny closet. And shared tiny bathroom. No exaggeration.
 

Every Saturday the Panorama has thousands of new guests. If just 1% gave crew members a tangible “gift” …. 

 

Each cruiser can decide to give a physical gift or not. After seeing at least 4 ship crew quarters …. I say please give a cash gift.  That’s my opinion.

 

On the Panorama, Mark had lunch (off the ship) with some co-workers last Saturday. Which was standard pre-covid. He goes to Target etc for whatever he needs, Purchased out of his paycheck. Carnival does not provide him with personal items.  Of course, he is allowed to dine aboard! 🤣

 

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Bobbi 

[BlerkOne]

Carnival continues to add cruising capacity as each ship rejoins the fleet. That will be coming to an end.

[ontheweb]

8 hours ago, Markmom18 said:

   Hi,

   As a Fun Squad Member he isn’t tipped. But, we’ve talked as a family about such things. Cash. Why? There is very little room in the crew quarters, plus you share that tiny cabin with another person. Bunk beds, tiny closet. And shared tiny bathroom. No exaggeration.
 

Every Saturday the Panorama has thousands of new guests. If just 1% gave crew members a tangible “gift” …. 

 

Each cruiser can decide to give a physical gift or not. After seeing at least 4 ship crew quarters …. I say please give a cash gift.  That’s my opinion.

Cc for whatever he needs, Purchased out of his paycheck. Carnival does not provide him with personal items.  Of course, he is allowed to dine aboard! 

 

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Bobbi 

Thank you for that perspective coming from an actual crew member. Cabin size and limited closet space was never mentioned in any of the discussions of gifts to crew members.

 

As a fun squad member does he share in the pooled tips?

[2Shoes2Go]

On Breeze now. 3,200 guests; so increasing rapidly

[PSU2LSU]

On 11/10/2021 at 6:08 AM, 2Shoes2Go said:

On Breeze now. 3,200 guests; so increasing rapidly

wikipedia lists capacity at 3690.  So 3200 guests would put it at about 86% capacity.  Kinda what I expected my Christmas cruise to sail at.  How does the ship feel at 86% capacity?

[jetsfan58]

Your son is Blessed to be employed by a major corporation that continues to grow. If he decides to stay with Carnival lets pray that he will have ample room for career growth. He is doing each day what many of us dream about; Just being on a Carnival Cruise Ship!!  

[2Shoes2Go]

1 hour ago, PSU2LSU said:

wikipedia lists capacity at 3690.  So 3200 guests would put it at about 86% capacity.  Kinda what I expected my Christmas cruise to sail at.  How does the ship feel at 86% capacity?

Feels pretty crowded. Certainly not as quiet as our previous cruises, since the restart. This is our 8th and terminal was quite congested. First shorter (5 day) cruise for us of the 8. The rowdier atmosphere is here. 😂 But, that’s ok!

[stellarose]

guess 85% is better than 100???

 

just want to get on the ship. lounge on the heated loungers, sip some drinks at fortune teller/ brass magnolia and read some books on the serenity deck. 

 

lol

[NeptunesGoddess]

We just got off the Miracle a couple weeks ago and it was at half capacity. 

[gavenalex]

I got off the MSC Divina last week.  The ship holds 3500-4000 pax.  There were 400 pax onboard… 

 

Freedom this weekend.

[stellarose]

im ok with the Mardi Gras being full winter break. I just want a chair where it is quiet. sure I will find that. its a big ship

[jsglow]

We had 1600 on board Pride for the 14 day repo.

[Indytraveler83]

We were just off the Horizon and heard from staff it was sailing at about 2,500 passengers. Felt very, very empty except in certain small venues.

 

I think right now it depends a lot on length and desirability. We were on a rerouted 6 day Bahamas heavy itinerary due to COVID port closures and most people weren't excited by the ports. I believe she sails much fuller on the 8 day Southern Caribbean route. 

[satxdiver]

We are on the Vista today and it is about 40% full.

[CeleBrat]

On the Elation this week and it’s about 50% full. Stopped at Amber Cove today and the pool was deserted!