special sale for veterans and their families

[honeydog714]

I am not a veteran so it doesn't apply to me but figured I would pass it on, I just got an email from my TA that Carnival is going to give special rates next month to veterans and their families of up to three cabins. Figured someone may be able to use it :) Blake

[Pegs222]

I am not a veteran so it doesn't apply to me but figured I would pass it on, I just got an email from my TA that Carnival is going to give special rates next month to veterans and their families of up to three cabins. Figured someone may be able to use it :) Blake

 

Is this for new bookings only, or can they be for already booked?

[Pegs222]

I would think it has to be new bookings the email said it was going to be in November in honor of veterans day on 3-12 day sailings, rates were starting really low- under 200.00 and my TA was offering a gift.

 

OK, thanks what a great way to say thank you.

[gr1634]

I think in most cases they pretty much will give the new rates even to previously booked cruises. Pretty much have to --- or one could simply cancel the cruise they have booked and rebook it. I would ck with TA or PVP before I assume otherwise. Additionally in some cases they will offer OBCs for the difference - if there is one.

GR

[Flip2cruise]

I think in most cases they pretty much will give the new rates even to previously booked cruises. Pretty much have to --- or one could simply cancel the cruise they have booked and rebook it. I would ck with TA or PVP before I assume otherwise. Additionally in some cases they will offer OBCs for the difference - if there is one.

GR

 

Im sure most would do that with most deals if you could. In the fine print of all the promotions, it states you cant cancel and rebook the same cruise. They would have a record of all your booking transactions.

[caribbean dreams]

Usually it will say how far out the cruise can be booked using the F&F special, one time it was only for cruises up to 4 months out.

do you know how far out they can bee booked this time?

[SunnieD]

I have been waiting to book the next one for the F&F rates. They are great rates!

[terri910]

So, when exactly will this special be going on?

[disneylynn]

I used that same promotion to book my next cruise and we got 6a cabins

for the price of a 4a. The discounted price is good for 3 cabins.

[bubbles1209]

So, when exactly will this special be going on?

my pvp told me today that it will be next month

[terri910]

my pvp told me today that it will be next month

Yes...but the entire month? Just a day or two within the month?

 

When it is going on I want to be sure and contact our PVP and see if there is a drop in the military rates on either of the cruises we currently have booked on military rate.

 

Hey....if they give an extra discount in honor of Veteran's Day, and we could get that in the form of an OBC, that would be great!!!!

[caribbean dreams]

Yes...but the entire month? Just a day or two within the month?

 

 

It us usuallystarts out to be for about 2 weeks, then is extended throughout the entire month.

[callietoo]

I have a question please about military rates . My husband is retired military...was in for 30 yrs. Can the wives of the retired man get the military discount without the husband traveling on the cruise?

[caribbean dreams]

I have a question please about military rates . My husband is retired military...was in for 30 yrs. Can the wives of the retired man get the military discount without the husband traveling on the cruise?

 

Sorry no, the Military personal has to be on the cruise.

[chitown cruisers]

I'm on the Glory next year and have a 9A booked with the Military rate......I have two other cabins booked. I called my Carnival guy last night (he's a GREAT cvs so I stick with him), anyway first thing off in the conversation he wished me a GREAT cruise this weekend. We then talked about the F n F rate.......he said it would be for the whole month of Nov. He said he would call me on the 1st to see about the changes to the F and F rate for my other 2 cabins.

 

I've used it before, after I booked the cabins. The first time I tried to get a promotion added, I was told (new bookings only)....so I called back to ask for a supervisor. That's when this CVS asked what the problem was to see if he could do anything about it. I told/asked him......."as a past guest, why should I be penalized for booking a cruise far in advance? When I booked I was told that there were no promotions running and that I could get them if any became available. Some Joe can call up and get better deals just because I wanted to book early to lock in specific cabins?"

 

Within a minute, he had the rates changed. He's been booking cabins and adjusting rates for me ever since. He knows what I want out of my cruise, and works to get it for me.

[stellatj]

chitown do you mind telling us your pvp's extention the pvp i use always acts like i am bothering him

[chitown cruisers]

chitown do you mind telling us your pvp's extention the pvp i use always acts like i am bothering him

I guess we are not allowed to mention it here.....

 

 

;) just e-mail me at Chitown if you still want me to get you that Miracle magnet ;) ;) for you *****

[LHP]

Yep...I wish we would mention our wonderful PVP ... but the rules don't allow it.

[sea_u_onboard]

Anyone know from past promotions if they did F&F for vets or was it just active duty?

 

I sure hope they allow previous booked cabins as I have 4 cabins booked - only mine is military discounted.

[caribbean dreams]

Anyone know from past promotions if they did F&F for vets or was it just active duty?

 

I sure hope they allow previous booked cabins as I have 4 cabins booked - only mine is military discounted.

 

It is for active, retired, vet, just need to send them a copy of your DD214

or Military ID.

[sea_u_onboard]

It is for active, retired, vet, just need to send them a copy of your DD214

or Military ID.

Good deal - As I said, I have my cabin booked with the military rate. We've booked military for all our Carnival cruises. I just know in the past they only offered the F&F to active. Hope they expand it again this time around.

[sea_u_onboard]

In looking at the press release posted to this thread - http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=647212 it will only work for Active and Retired - not vets. Also it states new bookings - but we all know that the squeezy wheel gets the grease - so if you have booked extra cabins then "insist" that you not be penalized for booking early and that the discount be honor for those who plan ahead.

[chitown cruisers]

In looking at the press release posted to this thread - http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=647212 it will only work for Active and Retired - not vets. Also it states new bookings - but we all know that the squeezy wheel gets the grease - so if you have booked extra cabins then "insist" that you not be penalized for booking early and that the discount be honor for those who plan ahead.

I tell them that when I book........"I'm booking when there are no specials running and expect to recieve them if they become available........I won't be penalized for being a past guest who plans ahead to get specific cabins"

[sea_u_onboard]

I guess we'll see what happens next month.

[caribbean dreams]

Good deal - As I said, I have my cabin booked with the military rate. We've booked military for all our Carnival cruises. I just know in the past they only offered the F&F to active. Hope they expand it again this time around.

 

Not true!

We have always booked the F&F and DH is a Vet.