"Carnival Live" Concert Cruises? Cool.

[jlindemer]

I am sure to get flamed for this but I will say it anyway.

 

It is nice to have a different option for entertainment. And yes, there is an additional cost. HOWEVER, no one is twisting anyone's arm to go to this. So, if you don't like it, just don't go. But, some people do like the entertainers they are bringing onboard and let them enjoy it.

 

So, if you don't like it, just move on. No need to bad-mouth others or the company.

 

Normally, I would agree. But, seeing as how they are now charging $100+ more for the cruise alone PLUS the extra to see the special performer it is ridiculous.

[grublet22]

I'm sure this will be successful as people will pay to say they did it...though it would be funny to see nobody show up for REO or some of the other way over done groups on the list. There are always those folks on board who 'love' so and so and will run to see them, probably spending the $100 on the meet and greet.

 

Others will consider it a night that they will be blocked out of the main lounge for an event that requires an upsell and many will be confused. To new cruisers who know no different, its no big deal...to those that have watched things go from where they were to where they're going, its a hard thing to keep watching.

 

I get the image of a bunch of groupies wearing their brand new inch of gold jewelry, drinking their DoD, getting in line for the meet and greet to get their picture taken that will be later sold back to them by CCL...

 

And Hopefully they are doing it without having you being there judging them! I don't understand why the negativity? If you don't like, don't go. They are trying something different and not every change makes everyone happy. Ease up!

Edited January 22, 2014 by grublet22

[TrqoisWtrs]

Agree that the list of performers could use some work. Although I'd pay to see Gavin DeGraw or Daughtry. Olivia Newton John was right up my alley growing up. :D So

- it would be a hoot to see her.

[PittsburghGirlee]

I for one AM EXCITED..u asked for better entertainment ... You got it.... AND STILL COMPLAINING.... Geeeez

 

 

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[cruizinisthebest]

I took an email survey from Carnival a few months ago that covered this subject.

 

It seems the tickets are somewhat overpriced for the majority of the performers listed. Living in Nashville, TN very few of the listed performers would play a venue much larger than the Wildhorse Saloon and the tickets wouldn't be much more than $20. The VIP tickets seem to be overpriced.

 

The rules of canceling a cruise where the performer cancels the show seem somewhat harsh as well.

 

Are the bar waiter going to get in the way of seeing the show?

 

There seem to be a lot of additional questions that could be asked.

 

Matt

 

The waiters will have to walk around to serve just as they do now. And perhaps at certain times they won't serve at all. Don't see that as a big deal. I do think they should have had the list of performers and sailing dates ready by the time they made this announcement. Come on...that's annoying that the list isn't there. The FAQ has alot covered but some stuff has been forgotten.

 

And I'm sorry, I'm a parent of young kids and take them cruising, but these concerts should be adults-only. The included entertainment is bad enough but if I pay for a ticket, I'm not trying to be bothered with the kiddos.

[suzinva]

I think it's a great idea and would pay to see some of them. If they were someone I didn't want to see, I just wouldn't go, simple as that. But, $20-$40 tickets is a bargain where I live and I can see me paying that. And considering M&G packages can go from Carnival's price up to the stratosphere, it doesn't seem outrageous to me. I have never paid for that and probably wouldn't but yeah, I'd pay to see a concert by talented musicians. Better than being "entertained" for free by bad karaoke singers.

[JustCruiseMe]

Hope some of you enjoy it. I'll enjoy staying in port longer but I won't book a more expensive cruise just because they are on board as I said before I wouldn't walk across the street to see any entertainer (or the president). They mean nothing to me.

Edited January 22, 2014 by JustCruiseMe

[cruizinisthebest]

I for one AM EXCITED..u asked for better entertainment ... You got it.... AND STILL COMPLAINING.... Geeeez

 

 

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Totally agree. And they are fixing the entertainment in other areas too. The concerts are an option. If you don't want to go, enjoy the port longer or the ship that will have less crowded public areas since many will be at these concerts. There's nothing to complain about AT ALL.

[kazbar]

I for one AM EXCITED..u asked for better entertainment ... You got it.... AND STILL COMPLAINING.... Geeeez

 

 

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To be fair, it is only on very limited sailings. It would be nice to hear some positive entertainment news for all sailings and ships (without an upcharge)

[rocketship]

So it looks like these are excursions in Nassau, Cozumel and Catalina... Which is smart, so that the performers do not have to be on the ship all the time. They fly in and out. I have only found Nassau people so far. Does anyone else have Cozumel and Catalina?

 

CONCERT SCHEDULE:

 

STYX: 4/7/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fantasy

STYX: 4/8/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

 

 

Kansas: 4/15/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

Kansas: 4/16/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

 

 

Foreigner: 5/9/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

Foreigner: 5/10/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Ecstasy

 

 

Olivia Newton-John: 6/27/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

Olivia Newton-John: 6/28/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Ecstasy

 

 

38 Special: 9/6/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

38 Special: 9/7/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fantasy

 

 

Kansas: 9/23/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

Kansas: 9/24/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

 

 

STYX: 9/29/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

STYX: 9/30/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

 

 

Trace Adkins: 10/13/2014 Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

Trace Adkins: 10/14/2014 Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

 

 

Leann Rimes: 10/28/2014 Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

Leann Rimes: 10/29/2014 Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fantasy

 

 

Kansas: 11/13/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fantasy

Kansas: 11/14/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

 

 

Trace Adkins: 11/24/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

Trace Adkins: 11/25/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fantasy

 

 

Daughtry: 12/3/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

Daughtry: 12/4/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fantasy

 

 

REO: 12/15/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fantasy

REO: 12/16/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

REO: 12/17/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

[emandjennsmom]

http://www.carnival.com/Activities/Excursion/424117

 

CONCERT SCHEDULE:

 

STYX: 4/7/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fantasy

STYX: 4/8/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

 

 

Kansas: 4/15/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

Kansas: 4/16/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

 

 

Foreigner: 5/9/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

Foreigner: 5/10/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Ecstasy

 

 

Olivia Newton-John: 6/27/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

Olivia Newton-John: 6/28/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Ecstasy

 

 

38 Special: 9/6/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

38 Special: 9/7/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fantasy

 

 

Kansas: 9/23/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

Kansas: 9/24/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

 

 

STYX: 9/29/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

STYX: 9/30/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

 

 

Trace Adkins: 10/13/2014 Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

Trace Adkins: 10/14/2014 Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

 

 

Leann Rimes: 10/28/2014 Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

Leann Rimes: 10/29/2014 Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fantasy

 

 

Kansas: 11/13/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fantasy

Kansas: 11/14/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

 

 

Trace Adkins: 11/24/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

Trace Adkins: 11/25/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fantasy

 

 

Daughtry: 12/3/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

Daughtry: 12/4/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fantasy

 

 

REO: 12/15/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fantasy

REO: 12/16/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Sensation

REO: 12/17/2014 in Nassau, The Bahamas on Carnival Fascination

[emandjennsmom]

Looks like we found the same thing. I can't find Cozumel or Catalina either.

[Buffettlovertina]

So does this mean that cruisers lose a night of entertainment in the main stage lounge because the paying Carnival Live people are getting that night. Just wrong I say ...Just wrong.

[Sailor_Sally]

I found the dates for the Paradise. April 19, May 12, May 31, August 18.

 

The prices are considerably more than what they are over Spring Break. May 31 is $509 pp for an inside stateroom.

 

It shows Day 4 Carnival Live Concert in the itinerary.

Yes but April 19 th is $349 and May 12 th is $389 same price as their cruises without the concerts .

[cruizinisthebest]

Thanks for the list for Nassau. Looks like they skipped right over July and August:confused: Hope that's not the case with Cozumel.

[YankeeFan4Ever]

To answer your question: Yes.

[bassmaster150]

I see nothing wrong with that. I actually like the idea and would more than be willing to pay to see some of those bands. I think it is an absolutely awesome idea, and Carnival has raised the bar on entertainment!!

[Sailor_Sally]

I for one AM EXCITED..u asked for better entertainment ... You got it.... AND STILL COMPLAINING.... Geeeez

 

 

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Carnival can not win . They could do any improvement going and some people would still complain !

[ready2cruzagain]

Last month on the Conquest the entertainment in the main theater was not much at all! 2 nights were Hasbro game, 2 production shows (seen before and you could not pay me to go again), welcome aboard show, legends show and I am forgetting if anything else. We basically did not even go to the show lounge in the evenings because of the poor entertainment.

[Athankfulheart]

I don't really care about the concerts, but it would be nice to have a later day in Cozumel. I would love to go back to Xcaret without having to do a land vacation. Ship in port til 1am would make for a great day there including the night shows.

[KenMo]

So does this mean that cruisers lose a night of entertainment in the main stage lounge because the paying Carnival Live people are getting that night. Just wrong I say ...Just wrong.

 

You mean live entertainment starring the passengers?

 

The entertainment has really gone downhill lately. I think this is a big plus.

 

Nobody is being forced to go and the ship will stay in port until 1am if pax want to do something at port.

[jakeT]

You are not paying for your entrainment !!! You know it is not going to be $20.

Then bring the house bands back to were they were before the cuts. Great.

Try yo bring the shoes back to before the cuts. Really great. Carnival will say they are giving you great entrainment,,, BUT you are paying for it.

THEY ARE NOT ADDING THEY ARE CUTTING BACK. Charging more for that cruise, and cutting one show per cruise

[RuthlessBoss]

I found the dates for the Paradise. April 19, May 12, May 31, August 18.

 

The prices are considerably more than what they are over Spring Break. May 31 is $509 pp for an inside stateroom.

 

It shows Day 4 Carnival Live Concert in the itinerary.

 

Have you considered the obvious? Cruise rates always go up from May to September when school is out and families travel?

[wantocruisemore]

I for one am hoping this will be on my cruise and someone we want to see. I can't even get my DH to go to the shows anymore. But for some of these, he will go.

 

And for those of you criticizing, just don't pay to go. We don't do FTTF or the pay restaurants, but we don't bash the ones who do. This is no different from a pay restaurant.

[carnival03]

You can find what cruises are offering this by just searching cruises starting in April of this year. The headline will feature the concert aboard that week. It's not available on our Legend cruise but I know paradise is offering one I believe.