Renee10 Posted April 2, 2006 #1 Share Posted April 2, 2006 They just informed us that the Fantasy and Sensation would switch so we will be taking the Fantasy for our 4-10 cruise. I'm sure it will take a long time to call all of their guests. Since I visit these boards regularly, that's OLD news! Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Sherri Posted April 2, 2006 #2 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Why are the two ships switching??? Sherri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdood Posted April 2, 2006 #3 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Posted here in a dozen or more places...the Sensation has propulsion problems, the Fantasy does a shorter Bahamas route that does not require speed and distance needed by the Grand Turk route. The logical solution, fix the problem, but apparently not happening soon, so the second best, switch ships! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAPirate Posted April 2, 2006 #4 Share Posted April 2, 2006 The logical solution, fix the problem, but apparently not happening soon, so the second best, switch ships! Logical would be to cancel any cruises necessary and fix it, but then they'd have people calling and screaming that they "ruined their vacations." By dropping it to a shorter itinerary where it is in a port for 24 hours (Nassau), they can effect repairs on the propulsion system and get it back to its original courses. Sorry, Carnival did similar to this last year on one of theirs, and other cruise lines do it as well. They all have the right to change an itinerary or switch out a ship with no notice. It's in their Terms & Conditions (which almost none of us read.. in that little fine print in the ticket packets we get LOL!). The ships are the same layout, and the itineraries are being maintained. All that's changed are the ship names. It's like you rented a blue mid-sized car and when you got there all they had was a red one. It's still a mid-sized car, it's still the same cost to rent it, it's just not blue. Does it really matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman2004 Posted April 2, 2006 #5 Share Posted April 2, 2006 The logical solution, fix the problem, but apparently not happening soon, so the second best, switch ships! That would seem like the logic call solution, but fixing the ship would require taking the ship out of service for two weeks. It seems no matter what Carnival does in this situation people are not going to be happy. I hope they fix all the other issues other than the propulsion system soon so those that are switched on the Sensation can have a good cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman2004 Posted April 2, 2006 #6 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Logical would be to cancel any cruises necessary and fix it, but then they'd have people calling and screaming that they "ruined their vacations." By dropping it to a shorter itinerary where it is in a port for 24 hours (Nassau), they can effect repairs on the propulsion system and get it back to its original courses. I spoke with a VP at Carnival and he told me that fixing the ship would require taking it out of service for two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rburns44 Posted April 2, 2006 #7 Share Posted April 2, 2006 I just got a call from Carnival too. Recorded message told me my 4/6 sailing had been changed to Fantasy. Only problem is I am on the 10th sailing!!! Becky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman2004 Posted April 2, 2006 #8 Share Posted April 2, 2006 I just got a call from Carnival too. Recorded message told me my 4/6 sailing had been changed to Fantasy. Only problem is I am on the 10th sailing!!! Becky Becky, All sailings from April 6th on have been changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT108 Posted April 2, 2006 #9 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Logical would be to cancel any cruises necessary and fix it, but then they'd have people calling and screaming that they "ruined their vacations." By dropping it to a shorter itinerary where it is in a port for 24 hours (Nassau), they can effect repairs on the propulsion system and get it back to its original courses. Sorry, Carnival did similar to this last year on one of theirs, and other cruise lines do it as well. They all have the right to change an itinerary or switch out a ship with no notice. It's in their Terms & Conditions (which almost none of us read.. in that little fine print in the ticket packets we get LOL!). The ships are the same layout, and the itineraries are being maintained. All that's changed are the ship names. It's like you rented a blue mid-sized car and when you got there all they had was a red one. It's still a mid-sized car, it's still the same cost to rent it, it's just not blue. Does it really matter? I wish the senario was a simple as your rental car example. However, if you know the red car has documented problems on its last rental, and you are not assured that they will be fixed before you take prosession of it, will you still be as open minded about it? I know if I was a Sensation passenger and was told I will have a better ship than the one I was supposed to board, I would be very happy. Hey! I got an "upgrade". If I was on the Fantasy and was told that I will be sent to the Sensation, I will effectively get a "downgrade". When was the last time someone on the board cheered about a downgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazidude1400 Posted April 2, 2006 #10 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Will someone inform me why you are referring to a "downgrade?" The ships are the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rburns44 Posted April 2, 2006 #11 Share Posted April 2, 2006 I realize all sailings have been changed. But the recorded voice told me my sailing on the 6th had been changed. Don't really care: Just get me on a ship! Becky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkyblue Posted April 2, 2006 #12 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Will someone inform me why you are referring to a "downgrade?" The ships are the same... They're referring to it as a "downgrade" because the Sensation has been having problems. The Sensation is not in as good a condition as the Fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisomatic Posted April 2, 2006 #13 Share Posted April 2, 2006 We got the same message stating our cruise on 4/6 has been changed to the Fantasy. We sail on 4/10 also. Will check with TA tomorrow. I am sure it was just a mix up. However hate for that mix up to carry over into next Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted April 2, 2006 #14 Share Posted April 2, 2006 We got the same message stating our cruise on 4/6 has been changed to the Fantasy. We sail on 4/10 also. Will check with TA tomorrow. I am sure it was just a mix up. However hate for that mix up to carry over into next Monday. It is not a mix up your cruise has been changed to fantasy. You will not be on Sensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccadoby Posted April 2, 2006 #15 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Same message here. I'm sailing with you on the 10th ( LOL... we all hope!)Called carnival and they cant tell me ANYTHING...Says they cant even pull up my booking. GREAT NEWS 8 days out! Well, if we are on roll and have our luggage on the 10th.. You will know who I am..I will be the happiest person on the ship! I know we are all going to have a GREAT TIME... Cant wait. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisomatic Posted April 2, 2006 #16 Share Posted April 2, 2006 It is not a mix up your cruise has been changed to fantasy. You will not be on Sensation. We understand that our cruise has been changed to the fantasy. The mix up comes in our cruise is supposed to be five nights leaving 4/10, however the message left by Carnival states we are on the 4 night leaving 4/6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted April 2, 2006 #17 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Sounds like a mix up to me!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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