shayboogie Posted September 17, 2013 #26 Share Posted September 17, 2013 BOOM!!!! I just got off the phone wit carnival. I'm qualified!!! I paid $209 +tax for my cruise instead of $418! YAAAAAAAAY!!!!! So freakin excited now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted September 17, 2013 #27 Share Posted September 17, 2013 The person I spoke to on the phone couldn't believe it when he looked at it, he had to refresh his computer. My e mails with these offers just came in. Going crazy whether to cancel my currently booked one and give up Key West on Dec 7 at full solo rate or do a straight bahama and get obc for my overage I've paid (full payment not yet paid). Wish I could do 2, but just got the bad news on the cost of my scooter repair:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIZZ_K Posted September 17, 2013 #28 Share Posted September 17, 2013 BOOM!!!! I just got off the phone wit carnival. I'm qualified!!! I paid $209 +tax for my cruise instead of $418! YAAAAAAAAY!!!!! So freakin excited now lol That's awesome!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shayboogie Posted September 17, 2013 #29 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I haven't paid in full either, the lady says you can cancel and rebook again to get the new solo rate or do it through them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted September 17, 2013 #30 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I haven't paid in full either, the lady says you can cancel and rebook again to get the new solo rate or do it through them. Sweet!!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsviola Posted September 18, 2013 #31 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) Thanks! FIL went from 498 to 249!!!!! So super excited! I put the Early Saver form through, so I hope he gets his price match. Edited September 18, 2013 by luvsviola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapearl Posted September 18, 2013 #32 Share Posted September 18, 2013 WOW! :eek: Thanks for posting! I just might take one more quick, cheap cruise this year! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2excursion Posted September 18, 2013 #33 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) Thanks for sharing this info. Hopefully, they'll keep doing more of these in the future. You made me eat my words, as a couple days ago, I said in a post that solos pay double cruise fare on Carnival with no exceptions. Sometimes, it's nice to be proven wrong. Edited September 18, 2013 by k2excursion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted September 18, 2013 #34 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thanks for sharing this info. Hopefully, they'll keep doing more of these in the future. You made me eat my words, as a couple days ago, I said in a post that solos pay double cruise fare on Carnival with no exceptions. Sometimes, it's nice to be proven wrong. I don't recall specials like this, but maybe I just plain missed them. I first heard of this on this site, my e mail didn't come till later. Could this possibly be part of some changes coming? Maybe we are a test group for Carnival to see how many soloes will book, where before many didn't book paying double? I notice most are for the shorter cruises and of course they are in their "slump" booking time, but that's okay. At least we've been recognized. I sure wish my next cruise was on that list in Dec., but each time I check, the rate is more than I booked for! I wouldn't hesitate to book an extra cruise, but I'm one of those poor soles with no cc:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted September 18, 2013 #35 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Any more people having good luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapearl Posted September 18, 2013 #36 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Any more people having good luck? ME!!!!!! I booked a 3 nighter on the Sensation, interline rate, no single supplement, $177 with taxes. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwizzlersAddict Posted September 18, 2013 #37 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) I don't recall specials like this, but maybe I just plain missed them. I first heard of this on this site, my e mail didn't come till later. Could this possibly be part of some changes coming? Maybe we are a test group for Carnival to see how many soloes will book, where before many didn't book paying double? I notice most are for the shorter cruises and of course they are in their "slump" booking time, but that's okay. At least we've been recognized. Not sure we have been recognized. They are having a hard time selling cabins and this is one the many ways they are trying to fill the ship. If they wanted to give some love to solo cruisers they could offer the 1a cabins at a reduced supplement for the entire year or reduce the initial deposit. Or basically just turn back the clock a few years. Edited September 18, 2013 by TwizzlersAddict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vigurl Posted September 18, 2013 #38 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Booked a 4 nighter from home port for $269.00 + tax. I am happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted September 18, 2013 #39 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Not sure we have been recognized. They are having a hard time selling cabins and this is one the many ways they are trying to fill the ship. If they wanted to give some love to solo cruisers they could offer the 1a cabins at a reduced supplement for the entire year or reduce the initial deposit. Or basically just turn back the clock a few years. We'll have to wait and see if any future offers come. Even if it has anything to do with low bookings, we need to thank Carnival for this opportunity. I'm sure there was a cutback on solo bookings when they went to doubling the rate instead of a reduced supplement. I know I cut back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caro1998 Posted September 18, 2013 #40 Share Posted September 18, 2013 We'll have to wait and see if any future offers come. Even if it has anything to do with low bookings, we need to thank Carnival for this opportunity. I'm sure there was a cutback on solo bookings when they went to doubling the rate instead of a reduced supplement. I know I cut back. Hi, My PVP called because she noted I had traveled solo in the past. I told her I can't travel until January due to my job and to please call me if there are more offers like this. She said she has a feeling that it may be extended into the winter months!! Here's hoping :) Caro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zgwortz Posted September 18, 2013 #41 Share Posted September 18, 2013 It's a pretty good sign, IMHO. I too am hoping they'll continue doing these in the next year, as I'm already booked on two cruises for the rest of this year. Even if most of those rates are on 1A cabins (which I suspect they are), it's still more than worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIZZ_K Posted September 18, 2013 #42 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Called today andI am getting $250 casino cash, not bad considering I paid $273 for my cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterchatter Posted September 18, 2013 #43 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I just booked a back to back solo on the Paradise for 10 days. This is from 11-25, $353 total over Thanksgiving. On the second leg 11-30, it was $243 total. Older ship, haven't been on it, thought this was a good solo price. It is a !A stateroom, same room for both legs. I'm happy with the pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moni Posted September 19, 2013 #44 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Called today andI am getting $250 casino cash, not bad considering I paid $273 for my cruise. Mizz-Whom did you call to get the info how much casino cash? I,m booked on the Dec 9 premier cruise also. Do you know if we get anything special besides the casino cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted September 19, 2013 #45 Share Posted September 19, 2013 (edited) I just want to say one more thing, in case any Carnival employees( who are in a place to make a difference ) and read this board. I love Carnival, and have loved all five of my cruises with them, some have been solo, and others not, but now, I find that solo cruising is the only possibility for me, as no friends to cruise with, and family cannot join at this time. But I need at least 6 months to arrange vacation time from work, and really only have a certain time of the year that I can go, so please Carnival, if you can, make this offer something that we solo cruisers can arrange a little more in advance. Just hoping.:o Edited September 19, 2013 by SMSACE6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairnmom Posted September 19, 2013 #46 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I wish I could take advantage of these great prices, but I've got several other cruises planned this fall. Hope they continue the deal into January. Also interested in what is casino cash?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs CruisinCritter Posted September 19, 2013 #47 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Thank you for starting this thread today!! My hubby saw it and booked a solo cruise for me as a gift. I guess I should keep him around a little longer :D He's the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIZZ_K Posted September 19, 2013 #48 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Mizz-Whom did you call to get the info how much casino cash? I,m booked on the Dec 9 premier cruise also. Do you know if we get anything special besides the casino cash? This is the number, 1-888-672-2582, in August the first leg of my b2b was a premier cruise, I got $300 casino cash, in my cabin there was an envelope with a lanyard,a drinks on us card, an invite to a special cocktail party and I think a raffle ticket. Through out the week I would come back to my cabin to find a bottle of champagne, a nice set of players club towels, a plate with chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate truffles and cookies, there also was a slot tournament one day just for those who were booked under that rate, they gave everyone a nice tee shirt, they also raffled off money and if nobody claimed it it would be more $ added, they also raffle off a cruise. My upcoming November cruise is also a premier casino cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIZZ_K Posted September 19, 2013 #49 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I wish I could take advantage of these great prices, but I've got several other cruises planned this fall. Hope they continue the deal into January. Also interested in what is casino cash?? On my last cruise, I got $300, you just take your id to the casino cage and whatever amount you are to get they give you the cash, they have a list of names and amounts, you can do whatever you choose to do with it, there was somebody on my August roll call that was getting $1000, so people get different amounts. The most I've gotten has been $300 the least was $25, my next two cruise I'm getting $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sillyjilly Posted September 19, 2013 #50 Share Posted September 19, 2013 So I take it that I would not qualify for this because I already booked solo cruise. Before this was sent out???? I booked the 10/2 cruise Early SAver and was able to get an upgrade and some money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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