What is one thing you wish Carnival did differently?

[BamaMomRollTide]

6 hours ago, firefly333 said:

As I stated above carnival is not the whole industry. Rcl allows just one in a cabin to purchase the pkg, the other a non alcoholic pkg. Lowest I've seen the refreshment pkg is $20 a day, so 140 for 7 days for non alcoholic drinks .. 

 

Celebrity and ncl include drinks. Celebrity has gone to inclusive. 

 

Carnival is not the whole industry. They all do it differently. 

 

But how much does Celebrity charge for their version of Cheers?  From what ive heard, CCL’s is the lowest.  So if Celebrity’s is more expensive AND they require the refreshment pkg for the other adult, then maybe it ends up being about the same as CCL with 2 people with Cheers??

 

edit, I just looked...their cheaper one is $59/day and their premium one is $69/day.

 

The Celebrity’s Classic soft beverage is $19/day.   So if a couple opted for one getting $59/day (cheaper liquors) and one getting $19/day, then maybe Celebrity has done the math and getting nearly $80/day is enough?

Edited November 20, 2021 by BamaMomRollTide

[BamaMomRollTide]

24 minutes ago, CookieShip said:

 Had to dig, my 1A was pretty inviting.

 

 

That is much better looking than that other pic a person posted with a single twin bed against a wall, no window and no pics ....and the TV in an odd spot

And it looks like your bed is bigger than a twin bed?

[BlerkOne]

13 minutes ago, BamaMomRollTide said:

 

But how much does Celebrity charge for their version of Cheers?  From what ive heard, CCL’s is the lowest.  So if Celebrity’s is more expensive AND they require the refreshment pkg for the other adult, then maybe it ends up being about the same as CCL with 2 people with Cheers??

 

edit, I just looked...their cheaper one is $59/day and their premium one is $69/day.

 

The Celebrity’s Classic soft beverage is $19/day.   So if a couple opted for one getting $59/day (cheaper liquors) and one getting $19/day, then maybe Celebrity has done the math and getting nearly $80/day is enough?

Some like to cherry pick this or that, but you have to look at the total cost of the cruise. I don't see many $25 staterooms on Celebrity or others.

 

NCL (and Princess) have options where a drink package is included, but NCL charges gratuities on their "Free at Sea", Princess doesn't.

 

People who try to compare one cruise line attribute to a different cruise line attribute aren't comparing apples to apples.

[BamaMomRollTide]

30 minutes ago, BlerkOne said:

 

https://www.carnival.com/cruise-cash/cruise-cash-bar-D24_7

 

 

 

But that isn’t any sort of deal.  I was thinking something like a cabin could pre-buy a 10 drinks per day pkg....which would be 70 drinks for a 7 night cruise.....and maybe pay $475...and either adult can use the 10 drinks per day.  So one adult could drink 2 and the other could drink 8 or each could drink 5 or whatever.

[BamaMomRollTide]

4 minutes ago, BlerkOne said:

Some like to cherry pick this or that, but you have to look at the total cost of the cruise. I don't see many $25 staterooms on Celebrity or others.

 

NCL (and Princess) have options where a drink package is included, but NCL charges gratuities on their "Free at Sea", Princess doesn't.

 

People who try to compare one cruise line attribute to a different cruise line attribute aren't comparing apples to apples.

 

Agree. I’m just saying that the devil could be in the details.  

While I may not like CCL’s policy about Cheers, I understand it.  

 

Others can do what we’ve done and traveled with another couple where one doesn’t drink and we’ve “assigned” me to cabin with THAT person because I don’t drink much (the wine bottles brought on board are plenty for me).  But then we actually put ourselves really in the cabins with our own spouses. 

[BlerkOne]

2 minutes ago, BamaMomRollTide said:

 

But that isn’t any sort of deal.  I was thinking something like a cabin could pre-buy a 10 drinks per day pkg....which would be 70 drinks for a 7 night cruise.....and maybe pay $475...and either adult can use the 10 drinks per day.  So one adult could drink 2 and the other could drink 8 or each could drink 5 or whatever.

Carnival also allows you to purchase bottles of liquor for the stateroom that would be cheaper than paying for individual drinks.

[BlerkOne]

2 minutes ago, BamaMomRollTide said:

 

Others can do what we’ve done and traveled with another couple where one doesn’t drink and we’ve “assigned” me to cabin with THAT person because I don’t drink much (the wine bottles brought on board are plenty for me).  But then we actually put ourselves really in the cabins with our own spouses. 

I wouldn't be surprised if Carnival has figured that into the price of Cheers and the rules they have made.

[BamaMomRollTide]

Just now, BlerkOne said:

Carnival also allows you to purchase bottles of liquor for the stateroom that would be cheaper than paying for individual drinks.

I would have to “do the math”.  Lol. Earlier I glanced at the prices and they seemed high.  I think I would rather just pay for each drink if Cheers wasn’t right for me math-wise.  At least that way I could have a variety of drinks...some with rum, some with vodka, some with Tequila, some with whiskey, some with liqueurs....and maybe a beer or two.  

[BamaMomRollTide]

2 minutes ago, BlerkOne said:

I wouldn't be surprised if Carnival has figured that into the price of Cheers and the rules they have made.

 

Possibly.  I’m not sure how many cruisers travel in groups.  Either way, booze is a big moneymaker for the ships.

[BamaMomRollTide]

4 minutes ago, BlerkOne said:

I wouldn't be surprised if Carnival has figured that into the price of Cheers and the rules they have made.

 

Frankly, I’m always shocked at the idea of Cheers people drinking 10+ drinks per day.  I’d fall over the railing if I had 3 drinks within a few hours.  #Lightweight #CheapDrunk 

[BlerkOne]

2 minutes ago, BamaMomRollTide said:

 

  Either way, booze is a big moneymaker for the ships.

Absolutely.

[BlerkOne]

Just now, BamaMomRollTide said:

 

Frankly, I’m always shocked at the idea of Cheers people drinking 10+ drinks per day.  I’d fall over the railing if I had 3 drinks within a few hours.  #Lightweight #CheapDrunk 

Some hit 15 and think they are still sober. They may still be able to walk, but I think BAC would tell a different story.

[CruiseBro16]

32 minutes ago, BamaMomRollTide said:

 

 

That is much better looking than that other pic a person posted with a single twin bed against a wall, no window and no pics ....and the TV in an odd spot

And it looks like your bed is bigger than a twin bed?

This.

[ngrund]

9 minutes ago, BlerkOne said:

Some hit 15 and think they are still sober. They may still be able to walk, but I think BAC would tell a different story.

 probably not on a sea day, which from about 8:30 am to 12 or 1AM I could see myself coming close to 15 and not be overly indulged, but I'm also 250 lbs

[firefly333]

1 hour ago, BamaMomRollTide said:

 

But how much does Celebrity charge for their version of Cheers?  From what ive heard, CCL’s is the lowest.  So if Celebrity’s is more expensive AND they require the refreshment pkg for the other adult, then maybe it ends up being about the same as CCL with 2 people with Cheers??

 

edit, I just looked...their cheaper one is $59/day and their premium one is $69/day.

 

The Celebrity’s Classic soft beverage is $19/day.   So if a couple opted for one getting $59/day (cheaper liquors) and one getting $19/day, then maybe Celebrity has done the math and getting nearly $80/day is enough?

I'm a little confused. I said that was the policy on royal Caribbean.. one can get drinks and one can get the refreshment pk. 

 

Celebrity went all inclusive .. basic drinks included though you can buy up one or two levels to more expensive booze brands.

 

Carnival doesnt have anything between soda pkg and cheers .. they dont offer other beverage pkgs

 

Rcl pkgs vary and have pre sales, we expect lower drink pkgs for black friday. Like 43 a day for drinks and 19 a day for beverage, 9 or 10 for soda. Etc. Maybe we shouldn't give carnival ideas on more dri k pkgs.  Lol 

 

I like that carnival allows drinks up to $20. I like rcl allows you to start the drink pkg day 1 out of Galveston and also you can use you card and drink pkg on the private islands. Like I had cheers and went to mahogany bay .. but carnival doesnt allow you to use your cheers on the beach.  So there are many differences in drink pkgs. Some I'd like carnival to implement. Of course I want it all. 

[sassy0930]

2 hours ago, BamaMomRollTide said:

 

Frankly, I’m always shocked at the idea of Cheers people drinking 10+ drinks per day.  I’d fall over the railing if I had 3 drinks within a few hours.  #Lightweight #CheapDrunk 

On a sea day it's not hard, really. If you're up around 8ish and start with a mimosa or bloody mary, and just have a drink every hour or so, by 11pm you've had 15 and you've probably not felt all that drunk.

If you're a one-and-done kinda gal you could still do one drink every other hour and still come out on top if you are having coffee, soda, virgin drinks in between!

[sassy0930]

What would I change...

1) take cheers on HMC and Princess Cay. The infrastructure is there to make it possible to connect to the ships system if they really wanted to.

2) more importantly, make the drink package unlimited, then there's not really a worry about not being able to keep track of what number a person is at, because there is no limit! 

3) Annd, I want robes for all cabin types. It's a stupid little thing, but dang it, I like having a robe in the closet to wear when I get up in the morning or while I'm doing my makeup for dinner or whatever.

[BamaMomRollTide]

2 hours ago, firefly333 said:

I'm a little confused. I said that was the policy on royal Caribbean.. one can get drinks and one can get the refreshment pk. 

 

Celebrity went all inclusive .. basic drinks included though you can buy up one or two levels to more expensive booze brands.

 

Carnival doesnt have anything between soda pkg and cheers .. they dont offer other beverage pkgs

 

Rcl pkgs vary and have pre sales, we expect lower drink pkgs for black friday. Like 43 a day for drinks and 19 a day for beverage, 9 or 10 for soda. Etc. Maybe we shouldn't give carnival ideas on more dri k pkgs.  Lol 

 

I like that carnival allows drinks up to $20. I like rcl allows you to start the drink pkg day 1 out of Galveston and also you can use you card and drink pkg on the private islands. Like I had cheers and went to mahogany bay .. but carnival doesnt allow you to use your cheers on the beach.  So there are many differences in drink pkgs. Some I'd like carnival to implement. Of course I want it all. 

 

Sorry for the mix-up.  

[MeganGC1983]

3 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

Some hit 15 and think they are still sober. They may still be able to walk, but I think BAC would tell a different story.

I mean… I’ve hit 15 a few times. I didn’t drive anywhere, but I definitely thought I was going places. 😆😆

[Illbcruzn4life]

4 hours ago, BamaMomRollTide said:

 

But how much does Celebrity charge for their version of Cheers?  From what ive heard, CCL’s is the lowest.  So if Celebrity’s is more expensive AND they require the refreshment pkg for the other adult, then maybe it ends up being about the same as CCL with 2 people with Cheers??

 

edit, I just looked...their cheaper one is $59/day and their premium one is $69/day.

 

The Celebrity’s Classic soft beverage is $19/day.   So if a couple opted for one getting $59/day (cheaper liquors) and one getting $19/day, then maybe Celebrity has done the math and getting nearly $80/day is enough?

 

I believe Firefly was talking about Royal Caribbeans drink packages which are not the same as Celebrity although they are both under the same corporate umbrella.

[Illbcruzn4life]

4 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

Some like to cherry pick this or that, but you have to look at the total cost of the cruise. I don't see many $25 staterooms on Celebrity or others.

 

NCL (and Princess) have options where a drink package is included, but NCL charges gratuities on their "Free at Sea", Princess doesn't.

 

People who try to compare one cruise line attribute to a different cruise line attribute aren't comparing apples to apples.

 

If they are comparing the prices of the drink packages what does the cost of the cruise have to do with anything. Of course the total price of the cruise with the drink package would be cheaper,YAY Carnival that isn't what is being compared.

[natefish95]

To break up this discussion of drink packages...

• I agree that I wish Carnival offered double points when sailing solo.
• Similar to on NCL, I wish Carnival offered discounts on spa services, excursions, etc based on your loyalty level
• I wish they had better theater shows. The singers and dancers are talented, but every show is really just singing songs with no real plot. NCL's Broadway style shows are my favorite. 
• GIVE ME REAL STRAWS AND NONE OF THAT EDIBLE STRAW CRAP

[BlerkOne]

33 minutes ago, Illbcruzn4life said:

 

If they are comparing the prices of the drink packages what does the cost of the cruise have to do with anything. Of course the total price of the cruise with the drink package would be cheaper,YAY Carnival that isn't what is being compared.

You can't buy a drink package without buying the cruise first. 

[staceyglow]

2 hours ago, sassy0930 said:

What would I change...

 

3) Annd, I want robes for all cabin types. It's a stupid little thing, but dang it, I like having a robe in the closet to wear when I get up in the morning or while I'm doing my makeup for dinner or whatever.

You can get robes with any cabin type.  Just request them from your cabin steward. They will bring you one very quickly.

[SNJCruisers]

With the exception of casino offers, which is a whole different can of worms, make all other offers good for everyone.  The target marketing of the RU1-2-3 codes for Cheers was going to make me walk away from Carnival, until I saw the Excel Class renderings.  If not for Carnival finally stepping up their game, it would have been easy to walk away for good.  I have 10 bookings on four other lines as it is, it just would have been 15 bookings, after factoring in my 5 Excel sailings.

Edited November 21, 2021 by SNJCruisers