ohiowilly Posted September 1, 2013 #176 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I don't know anything or anyone from CCL corporate, but my guess would be that the big announcement will include some form of the new passenger referral program, and perhaps renewed partnering with TA's, providing them with incentives to book passengers on CCL, and relaxation of the rules prohibiting TA's from offering lower pricing or extra incentives to passengers.... Just my guess......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted September 1, 2013 #177 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Since several other ships are changing their smoking policy maybe Carnival is also ! Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!:o:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted September 1, 2013 #178 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I think a passenger referreal program is a really excellent idea...but first you have to make your cruise line worth referring. I still refer people to Carnival, but I do so with a bunch of disclaimers. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted September 1, 2013 #179 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I still refer people to Carnival, but I do so with a bunch of disclaimers. :o I can understand that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDNseekingheat Posted September 1, 2013 #180 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Bathing suits will be allowed inthe MDR and you can bring your dog with you on your cruise vacation. Don't give them any ideas... the first half of your comment is already almost happening. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted September 1, 2013 #181 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I still refer people to Carnival, but I do so with a bunch of disclaimers. :o And what type of disclaimers would those be? I refer people to many things (including Carnival) and tell it like it is (sometimes according to my perception but always using facts to back up my perceptions). I have no problem referring people to Carnival and have taken friends with us several times. And for the most part I simply tell them you get what you pay for. No one in their right mind should expect the first class service of the Titanic when paying what it cost for a trip on the SS Minnow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted September 1, 2013 #182 Share Posted September 1, 2013 . And for the most part I simply tell them you get what you pay for. . That's a very apt disclaimer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted September 1, 2013 #183 Share Posted September 1, 2013 That's a very apt disclaimer. I think of it more as common sense........but then again, I do have some friends that have no common sense. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted September 1, 2013 #184 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I And what type of disclaimers would those be? I refer people to many things (including Carnival) and tell it like it is (sometimes according to my perception but always using facts to back up my perceptions). I have no problem referring people to Carnival and have taken friends with us several times. And for the most part I simply tell them you get what you pay for. No one in their right mind should expect the first class service of the Titanic when paying what it cost for a trip on the SS Minnow. If someone who has only sailed more upscale cruise lines, or someone who has never cruised before (but who envisions a more glamorous and sophisticated experience) asks me if Carnival would be a good fit for them, I tell them that they can have an enjoyable time as long as they go with realistic expectations. In other words, don't expect to pay $229 for a 5 day cruise on a budget cruise line aboard an older ship and expect impeccable cuisine, service, entertainment, or decor. It's not the Queen Mary 2. I tell them that if they want to enjoy a few days of relaxation in a casual environment, and to enjoy the basic pleasures of cruising without spending too much money, and they are OK with a budget experience, go with Carnival. On the other hand, I have people ask me if its true that Carnival is a wild, drunken, orgy full of wild 20-somethings, and once again I have to clarify what Carnival isnt. I've learned that the average person doesn't have a clue what cruising is like and they base their expertise on the Love Boat reruns and Dateline NBC episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted September 1, 2013 #185 Share Posted September 1, 2013 If someone who has only sailed more upscale cruise lines, or someone who has never cruised before (but who envision a more glamorous and sophisticated experience) asks me if Carnival would be a good fit for them, I tell them that they can have an enjoyable time as long as they go with realistic expectations. In other words, don't expect to pay $229 for a 5 day cruise on a budget cruise line aboard an older ship and expect impeccable cuisine, service, entertainment, or decor. It's not the Queen Mary 2. I tell them that if they want to enjoy a few days of relaxation in a casual environment, and to enjoy the basic pleasures of cruising without spending too much, go with Carnival. Gotcha. In other words, you're just reminding them to use common sense! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted September 1, 2013 #186 Share Posted September 1, 2013 If someone who has only sailed more upscale cruise lines, or someone who has never cruised before (but who envision a more glamorous and sophisticated experience) asks me if Carnival would be a good fit for them, I tell them that they can have an enjoyable time as long as they go with realistic expectations. In other words, don't expect to pay $229 for a 5 day cruise on a budget cruise line aboard an older ship and expect impeccable cuisine, service, entertainment, or decor. It's not the Queen Mary 2. I tell them that if they want to enjoy a few days of relaxation in a casual environment, and to enjoy the basic pleasures of cruising without spending too much, go with Carnival. Food and service still good, my major complaint is entertainment has gone downhill big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycruise1 Posted September 1, 2013 #187 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestgal Posted September 1, 2013 #188 Share Posted September 1, 2013 If I had to guess I'm going with entertainment changes like live music as well as back stepping on some of the other cuts that have been made in the past few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirasmom Posted September 1, 2013 #189 Share Posted September 1, 2013 OMG!!! me too :D Lol Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycruise1 Posted September 1, 2013 #190 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Ha ha ha, maybe they'll add make your own Poutine and Beaver Tails to the Lido menu *BG*..... It would be nice if they FIXED the loyalty program for those of us we cruise solo and paid anywhere from 150-200% to occupy a cabin solo. We get credit for one seven day cruise when we paid for two full fares, so we should get 14 points credit...If they did that I would have 34 extra points (four seven day and one six day)....... I'll be home on the 9th still...I don't leave for New Orleans until the 11th.... I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestgal Posted September 1, 2013 #191 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Food and service still good, my major complaint is entertainment has gone downhill big time. Our service in the MDR was the worst and food was hit or miss, I think its just depends on what ship or who the servers are. Getting a cocktail before dinner forget it, I started bringing in my own bloody mary , I really hope this has changed. Also you need to order coffee half way between you dinner in hopes it comes during dessert. Not sure if this was just one of those times or if its the new normal as we never had this problem before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted September 1, 2013 #192 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Food and service still good, my major complaint is entertainment has gone downhill big time. That's my main issue as well...except when I tried other lines and saw a slight difference here and there in other areas, it made things even more clear to us that CCL had lost a lot of it's charm. It happened so gradually over a few years that we kind of just adjusted with each cruise. Then when you cruise another line and get a wow factor, you see what you have been missing. It's a shame, really.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Mich Posted September 1, 2013 #193 Share Posted September 1, 2013 We got two more Tervis tumblers on the Miracle. We now have 6 of them and don't want any more. We'll take them if given to us and find someone to give them to. I'll take a pair of them!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Mich Posted September 1, 2013 #194 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Replacement for Cahill? Sent from my HUAWEI MT1-U06 using Forums mobile app This would be about the smartest move they could make:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ4 Posted September 1, 2013 #195 Share Posted September 1, 2013 a trip on the SS Minnow. Carnival can do that for you, but as with so many other things, it's hit or miss. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Mich Posted September 1, 2013 #196 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Carnival can do that for you, but as with so many other things, it's hit or miss. :p With Costa, probably more "HIT" than "miss." I also think that Carnival needs to begin training passengers in fire fighting skills with their stellar history of fires at sea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZodda Posted September 1, 2013 #197 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Would love to see Carnival getting its own private island That's an excellent idea! I second it! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted September 1, 2013 #198 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Our service in the MDR was the worst and food was hit or miss, I think its just depends on what ship or who the servers are. Getting a cocktail before dinner forget it, I started bringing in my own bloody mary , I really hope this has changed. Also you need to order coffee half way between you dinner in hopes it comes during dessert. Not sure if this was just one of those times or if its the new normal as we never had this problem before. We have been fortunate in our waitstaff with service pretty good. Not as good as it used to be as they have more people to serve but no real complaints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted September 1, 2013 #199 Share Posted September 1, 2013 That's my main issue as well...except when I tried other lines and saw a slight difference here and there in other areas, it made things even more clear to us that CCL had lost a lot of it's charm. It happened so gradually over a few years that we kind of just adjusted with each cruise. Then when you cruise another line and get a wow factor, you see what you have been missing.It's a shame, really.... We keep talking about trying another line (havent done RCCL in almost 10 years) and even booked an NCL for this past Feb. Had to cancel due to family illness and when we found we could rebook price was way up. Want to start doing Europe next year and that will necessitate someone other than CCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted September 1, 2013 #200 Share Posted September 1, 2013 That's an excellent idea! I second it! ;-) I asked John on his fb page about this a few months ago and he had no idea. Thank asked why they dont use Princess' private island and said he would ask and get back to me but never did. Consider they control all passenger spending for the day always wondered why they dont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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