jolyn928 Posted July 4, 2009 #26 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Mark, you are AWESOME!!!! Thanks for taking the time to post these for everyone! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksatte03 Posted July 4, 2009 #27 Share Posted July 4, 2009 No such luck for me..dang it...and with the early saver i booked it would've been mighty nice to have some extra bar credit! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djneph Posted July 4, 2009 #28 Share Posted July 4, 2009 we don't get anything special out of galveston, it seems :( that's why i think i'm goin to miami again. dangit :mad: I know what you mean, we just moved to Texas 2 years ago, originally from Miami. Our upcoming cruise out of Miami was cheaper with flights included than going out of Galveston. It works out ok because we will stay a few extra days pre and post with family, but I would much rather drive a couple hours than have to do the whole flying thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted July 4, 2009 Author #29 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Mark, you are AWESOME!!!! Thanks for taking the time to post these for everyone! :D thanks for the kudos - and no problem, i hope one of them works out for YOU :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted July 4, 2009 Author #30 Share Posted July 4, 2009 No such luck for me..dang it...and with the early saver i booked it would've been mighty nice to have some extra bar credit! ;) as aforementioned... we don't get anything special out of galveston. almost ever. it sucks :( carnival: are you listening? seriously, make galveston more appealing. it's shameful that it costs more to cruise on conquest 7 night, than the 'flagship' dream, almost always. boo. i'm tryin' :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted July 4, 2009 Author #31 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I know what you mean, we just moved to Texas 2 years ago, originally from Miami. Our upcoming cruise to MIami was cheaper with flights included than going out of Galveston. It works out ok because we will stay a few extra days pre and post with family, but I would much rather drive a couple hours than have to do the whole flying thing. i'm entirely with you. you get it. you've obviously priced the same. valor has, in my opinion, a better itinerary, and is significantly less $ (as referenced above)... and when airfare, hotels, etc. are considered, if you have a lot of non-local people, it makes sense to go somewhere else. i wish that, on the face, weren't so - or there was a REASON to come to galveston (ie, magic). there's no REASON, and just more $, currently, if you're not local. boo. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted July 4, 2009 #32 Share Posted July 4, 2009 . . . there's something going on with the carnival site right now. watch this weekend. things are in flux :) . I tend to use a different adjective when describing the CCL web site (and those who run it), but I like yours, too. . . and it's less naughty. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksatte03 Posted July 4, 2009 #33 Share Posted July 4, 2009 it's shameful that it costs more to cruise on conquest 7 night, than the 'flagship' dream, almost always. I wonder why that is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted July 4, 2009 Author #34 Share Posted July 4, 2009 . I tend to use a different adjective when describing the CCL web site (and those who run it), but I like yours, too. . . and it's less naughty. :o lmao, i think i know which adjective to which you refer to, sir. and i concur :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted July 4, 2009 Author #35 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I wonder why that is? supply / demand. there are TONS of ships in florida. dream is just another one of them. and galveston is WAY over priced in comparison. i really think it a critical and material error. it makes people like me fly to florida (ugh), just because on the whole, it makes more sense (when traveling with people other than JUST local). as aforementioned, that pisses me off :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksatte03 Posted July 4, 2009 #36 Share Posted July 4, 2009 supply / demand. there are TONS of ships in florida. dream is just another one of them. and galveston is WAY over priced in comparison. i really think it a critical and material error. it makes people like me fly to florida (ugh), just because on the whole, it makes more sense (when traveling with people other than JUST local). as aforementioned, that pisses me off :mad: I say we PROTEST!! We can lie in front of the ship and when it goes to take off, we won't move!! Or maybe we could just make a petition...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted July 4, 2009 #37 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Mark, you are AWESOME!!!! Thanks for taking the time to post these for everyone! :D In total agreement with that!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djneph Posted July 4, 2009 #38 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I think the reason there are so many ships in Florida (same goes for RCI) is that it allows for Eastern Carib routes that can go to San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Marteen and those areas. So ships have many options for routes and can alternate. It sucks for those of closer to Galveston, because all companies want to compete with each other and if you are considering a trip to FLorida and want to cruise they want you to consider them. CCL doesnt want to have less ships there, less choice than RCI and vice versa. I also am sure airport logistics play a part in it, Miami and Ft. Lauderdale airports are very close to the ships, making transfers easier. In Galveston it can be over an hours drive from IAH. It sucks, but I do hope the magic comes here too, but I have a feeling it will still be more expensive out of galveston than Florida over all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amybeth4 Posted July 4, 2009 #39 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Prices for cruising out of NY in the spring/summer are pretty outrageous as well (for all lines). High but not as high in the winter, but who wants to lose four days of your cruise to cold weather? Very annoying. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted July 4, 2009 Author #40 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Looks like Baltimore on Sept 20th also has the special Balcony rate. YUP! you're right on the 'buy-get' promotion for pride 9/20: hope that helps somebody :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted July 4, 2009 Author #41 Share Posted July 4, 2009 In total agreement with that!! :) thanks man, i appreciate it :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted July 4, 2009 Author #42 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I think the reason there are so many ships in Florida (same goes for RCI) is that it allows for Eastern Carib routes that can go to San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Marteen and those areas. So ships have many options for routes and can alternate. It sucks for those of closer to Galveston, because all companies want to compete with each other and if you are considering a trip to FLorida and want to cruise they want you to consider them. CCL doesnt want to have less ships there, less choice than RCI and vice versa. I also am sure airport logistics play a part in it, Miami and Ft. Lauderdale airports are very close to the ships, making transfers easier. In Galveston it can be over an hours drive from IAH. It sucks, but I do hope the magic comes here too, but I have a feeling it will still be more expensive out of galveston than Florida over all. yes, in part, your'e definitely correct. the itineraries ship sail from miami, are ALL more accesible, because they're closer coming from the southerm most major cruise port in the us - and indeed, also from some of those which are adjacent. however, many of the same itineraries are copied from galveston - consider liberty with ocho rios jamaica, grand cayman and cozumel. conquest's montego bay jamaica, grand cayman and cozumel is mostly similar. conquest even sails the eastern route too, new this year - so it's not all proximity or itinerary... it takes less fuel, from miami / florida, though, i realize that... but i think the largest disparity in cost is based on capacity / supply in fla - not things like fuel... galveston has proved itself. we need another ship :) a side note - i'd also like more cruises to nowhere, 3, 4 day cruises, from a small ship, 5 day cruises on a destiny sized ship (such as in miami), and 7 or greater night cruises on a larger ship (conquest+)... ideally, i'd like to see ecstasy on 3-4 day cruises, conquest on 5's, and magic on 7+'s... we've got the demos ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted July 4, 2009 Author #43 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Looks like Baltimore on Sept 20th also has the special Balcony rate. and sept 13 too! http://www.carnival.com/Itinerary.aspx?embkCode=BWI&itinCode=EC5&durDays=7&shipCode=PR&subRegionCode=BH&rateCode=PCD&sailingID=48333&sailDate=9/13/2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted July 4, 2009 Author #44 Share Posted July 4, 2009 here's another one... valor 9/13/09: http://www.carnival.com/Itinerary.aspx?embkCode=MIA&itinCode=WEB&durDays=7&shipCode=VA&subRegionCode=CW&rateCode=PCD&sailingID=49570&sailDate=9/13/2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted July 4, 2009 Author #45 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I say we PROTEST!! We can lie in front of the ship and when it goes to take off, we won't move!! Or maybe we could just make a petition...lol i vote for a... petition... :) short of that, i'd suggest we stage a galveston tea party. lol, that'd be hilarious... but i'd say, petition first.. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted July 4, 2009 Author #46 Share Posted July 4, 2009 here's another one... valor 9/13/09: http://www.carnival.com/Itinerary.aspx?embkCode=MIA&itinCode=WEB&durDays=7&shipCode=VA&subRegionCode=CW&rateCode=PCD&sailingID=49570&sailDate=9/13/2009 i just realized... this is the first one that i've seen - where the 4th of july sale, is less $ than past guest or senior rates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megnsamsgracie Posted July 4, 2009 #47 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Thanks for posting this.. too bad my 7/19 Valor isnt included.. and neither is my 11/21 Liberty.. oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted July 4, 2009 Author #48 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Thanks for posting this.. too bad my 7/19 Valor isnt included.. and neither is my 11/21 Liberty.. oh well watch it this weekend... i'm seeing prices change and some just not make sense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted July 4, 2009 Author #49 Share Posted July 4, 2009 pride out of baltimore seems to be the most prolific recipient of the 'buy-get' promotion at this time... look at the october sailings: if balconies are so hard to sell on pride... we'll trade ecstasy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted July 4, 2009 #50 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I hoped they were still working on the ships like Ecstasy, Conquest and Triumph but nope, still none of them out of New Orleans or Galveston have the buy a OV get a balcony or the July 4th sale rates. My Sept 27th, Conquest, only has fun select and fun saver left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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