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1 hour ago, Schoifmom said:

I wouldn't trust doing the online election, anway.  This is my third cancelled cruise and I have had people from the first two report not getting their refunds and then calling and having Carnival say that they never made an election.

If you make a selection once and try to do it again you will get a message saying they have already received it. It's a good way to double check 

So which one is being sold?

12 hours ago, richfret said:

Well you certainly got me there!  On the other hand, their meals are better.  You get more to eat.  There is more variety.  It's already paid for.  No lines.  Meet other cruisers.  Eat when you want.  Some times table clothes. 

 

As you can see, I am trying to save face. 

People still eat, but the way they eat change. Grocery stores are hiring, restaurants are closing. One example of many changes, but yes people still eat. 

2 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

 

No better time than now for out with the old and in with the new. They can get rid of the expense of loyalty programs and other entitlements. Reset the clock and start everyone at the same level. New cruisers couldn't care less about many of the former cruising traditions. Cruise lines that try to maintain the past, may soon join it. Time to start new traditions.

Lol

I think there will still be many more questions than answers 

1 hour ago, Purvis1231 said:

I imagine the ships that are sold will end up in the Chinese market. 

Ironic

6 hours ago, TNcruising02 said:

I understand your dilemma. I have a cruise that is supposed to leave at the end of September and wonder if it will be cancelled on Monday. I'm 50/50 in wanting to cruise at that time. Part of me would love to be on a ship that isn't full and I have no problem with social distancing.  But the other part cannot stand wearing a mask.  I don't think wearing a mask at the comedy shows will be any fun.  That also means no drinking at the shows because that would defeat the purpose of wearing a mask, unless they seat people far apart.  I would like to see cruises start again and am not concerned about the virus on a ship.

I haven't reserved a hotel, transportation, or excursions for this cruise.  My flights are on Southwest, so that's an easy fix. The downside of my cruise not being cancelled is that it will be up in the air for another month or two.  I really like to have my plans set, but I have learned that this is beyond my control and accepting that I will need to wing it is my best option.

They will only announce the cancellation of cruises through the 15th on Monday. You're going to be in limbo for a little longer.

I dont think they can do those.

8 days is better than 6

12 minutes ago, Cruiseboy06 said:

You can not book a cruise for Sept because its grayed out

Maybe they will open up as we get closer. 

I think we will be  cruising in November.  I hope I am right, not because I will be at sea for 28 days, but just for the fact that i can come back and say "see?? I told you so!!"

Fingers crossed!!!

2 hours ago, Joe817 said:

I could see a week or 2 ago, that this might be the case. And this directive came from the CLIA this morning, so this is very  fresh news. Bummer. Our cruise was scheduled to sail Sept. 13. Missed it by 2 days. 😕

Carnival doesnt sail out of Galveston on a Tuesday, usually...... if the 15th is a true date I wonder if they will wait until the weekend or rain some shirt cruises. 

Welp, carnival made that decision for us.

3 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

I'm making final payment in the next week for oct 4th. Dont want to get cancelled. 

 

Depends when your payment is due, I wouldnt wait past final payment to pay it.

I've got the $98 deposit down on mine for mid September. No big deal if they cancel on me. I'd like to cruised but there is too much uncertainty to go ahead and pay the rest to have it cancelled.  

Just now, TNcruising02 said:

If your cruise sails, I hope you write a review!  

I dont write reviews but dont mind answering questions about the experience. I'm not entirely comfortable in going, and I want to see what others say first. 😷🌍😷

3 minutes ago, Joe817 said:

We are on the Freedom on the 13th too! Let's all hope we get to go....If not we will take the FCC and any OBC they throw our way. 

I booked this one last July. The price has really dropped since then. I think our final payment date is the 30th of june.

5 minutes ago, chengkp75 said:

Where in the world did you get the idea that propulsion power is equivalent to passenger capacity

Who knows where half the stuff that people post on here comes from. Most seems to be from their imagination.....

8 hours ago, TNcruising02 said:

If it were me, I would not make a final payment on a cruise for September.  The only reason I have a cruise booked in September is because it is a rebooked cruise from my cancelled April cruise that was paid for.  Given the option now, I would not book a cruise in September because there is a possibility of having to wear a mask on the ship.  Plus, it might not sail, so it's a risk booking excursions, hotel, flights, etc.

I hope Carnival does sail in September, but part of me is fine if they cancel so I can move my money to a January cruise.  The restrictions that would have to be in place for a September cruise will probably be more than I prefer for a vacation.

I'm on freedom on the 13th, I'm not paying anything towards it until I see ships sailing. If I miss out i miss out. Same with my 3 cruises booked on freedom in november.

On 6/17/2020 at 5:26 PM, UPNYGuy said:

While new cruisers might take my place, most dont cruise 5-6x per year in balcony cabins and suites and book a beverage package on every cruise. I won’t do social distance cruising like how Costa is rolling it out. 

They buy art though.

I'm sure carnival will probably survive with or without your willingness to follow their giidelines.

Here we go again 

12 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said:

 

 

This indicates not needing to wear a mask at a bar:

 

"It will not, however, be required in outdoor areas, on sun loungers, in the swimming pool and during the meal and bar service, once seated at the table;"

I can see people dragging the sun loungers up to the bar and camping out

Let the speculation begin! (Again)

1 hour ago, bingomamma19 said:

Thats what happens when you dont live on top of each other and handle things right.

 

I will enjoy myself on the cruise, in Vegas and in Michigan...all places i plan to visit in the next few months.

There seems to be a contradiction in there somewhere.  Anyway, glad to know your state doesnt have as many as others dying. Kudos to you.

2 hours ago, UPNYGuy said:

I live in Albany. I will cancel all my bookings if this is how it is, and I have lots of them. 

Go ahead, new cruisers will take your place. 

How will they know its us when we present our ids in the terminal if have our masks on?

The way other rules are "enforced" I wouldn't expect a big change