WOW people want to go to Alaska bad!

[tallyho8]

At 8:30 this morning we got an email from Carnival from the casino department offering us a free obstructed balcony room on an Alaskan cruise and free drinks while in the casino. They had a big list of different cruises to go on this year. I had some work I had to finish before I could book it and finally got around to booking at 10:30.

 

Sorry, all sold out. Reminder, self, don't hesitate next time......

[hurricane0226]

7 minutes ago, tallyho8 said:

At 8:30 this morning we got an email from Carnival from the casino department offering us a free obstructed balcony room on an Alaskan cruise and free drinks while in the casino. They had a big list of different cruises to go on this year. I had some work I had to finish before I could book it and finally got around to booking at 10:30.

 

Sorry, all sold out. Reminder, self, don't hesitate next time......

Sorry you missed out on that deal, hopefully another one comes along. 

[Joe817]

8 minutes ago, tallyho8 said:

At 8:30 this morning we got an email from Carnival from the casino department offering us a free obstructed balcony room on an Alaskan cruise and free drinks while in the casino. They had a big list of different cruises to go on this year. I had some work I had to finish before I could book it and finally got around to booking at 10:30.

 

Sorry, all sold out. Reminder, self, don't hesitate next time......

LOLOL! That's happened to me so many times I don't want to think about it. But oh, so true. When you see a fantastic offer that you KNOW it's fantastic and you don't know if there will be another one like it, JUMP ON IT ASAP!   (btw tallyho, I love your avatar. beautiful blaze face!)

[BlerkOne]

With reduced capacities to start, don't  blink 

[kaylahszoo]

We booked, but not balcony.  They were all sold out.  But we got a screaming deal- $800 for 2- ocean view!!  And free drinks in the casino.  Plus $200 OBC.  Don't care that we're at the bottom of the ship.  Have had 4 Alaska cruises canceled already.  

[kaylahszoo]

But.....  if they did sneak in that we have to be vaccinated, I will cancel.  In a heartbeat ...   Not a whisper of this was mentioned when we booked.  

[BlerkOne]

36 minutes ago, kaylahszoo said:

But.....  if they did sneak in that we have to be vaccinated, I will cancel.  In a heartbeat ...   Not a whisper of this was mentioned when we booked.  

Carnival has already said all Alaska cruises (Carnival, Holland America, Princess) this year require vaccinations. The casino doesn't get to overrule.

[BlerkOne]

45 minutes ago, kaylahszoo said:

But.....  if they did sneak in that we have to be vaccinated, I will cancel.  In a heartbeat ...   Not a whisper of this was mentioned when we booked.  

"Based on recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and close collaboration with Alaskan officials, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line plan to resume guest cruise operations for a partial season in Alaska, each with one ship sailing round-trip. These Alaska cruises are available for guests who have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise and have proof of vaccination. Crew vaccinations will be in accordance with CDC guidelines."

 

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/three-carnival-corporation-cruise-line-brands-plan-to-resume-cruising-in-us-with-alaska-sailings-in-july-301296461.html

 

[solocruzin]

With reduced capacities to start, don't  blink** 

@BlerkOne, reduced capacity is NOT going to happen. So much fuel for so little people?  Never. The cruise lines have been waiting till the CDC has little to no say in what they do, and cruising will not resume until then. "Normal" cruising is the demand, and so be it. 

[tidecat]

7 minutes ago, solocruzin said:

With reduced capacities to start, don't  blink** 

@BlerkOne, reduced capacity is NOT going to happen. So much fuel for so little people?  Never. The cruise lines have been waiting till the CDC has little to no say in what they do, and cruising will not resume until then. "Normal" cruising is the demand, and so be it. 

With more and more states relaxing and even completely eliminating restrictions in May and June, full capacity may be on the table for July.

 

That said, Carnival Corp has said it can break even at 25% capacity. If the entire fleet can run at 50%, Carnival can start paying down debt.

[Aplmac]

7 hours ago, kaylahszoo said:

 if they did sneak in that we have to be vaccinated, I will cancel.

In a heartbeat ...  

 

You're NOT vaccinated??

[Suncoastsailors]

10 hours ago, tallyho8 said:

At 8:30 this morning we got an email from Carnival from the casino department offering us a free obstructed balcony room on an Alaskan cruise and free drinks while in the casino. They had a big list of different cruises to go on this year. I had some work I had to finish before I could book it and finally got around to booking at 10:30.

 

Sorry, all sold out. Reminder, self, don't hesitate next time......

Per my offer most were gone in 30 minutes.

[kaylahszoo]

1 hour ago, Aplmac said:

 

You're NOT vaccinated??

No we are not....   guessing we will be canceling today.  I will not be forced into a vaccine. The email only states to follow CDC guidelines.  There are tons of other vacation options out there that do not require it.

[pogoism9]

6 minutes ago, kaylahszoo said:

No we are not....   guessing we will be canceling today.  I will not be forced into a vaccine. The email only states to follow CDC guidelines.  There are tons of other vacation options out there that do not require it.

 

Cause 'Murica!

[Aplmac]

14 minutes ago, kaylahszoo said:

No we are not....   guessing we will be canceling today. 

I will not be forced into a vaccine.

 

How very unfortunate. You have my sympathy.

 

[kdr69]

When is a balcony not a balcony?? I got the same offer but when i went to book yesterday it kept changing the rate code from O1M to OUM and said price for the "free Balcony" was 3400 now today its 800 per person the only tab i can select for the "free balcony" is an inside cabin otherwise the cost for a balcony is 2 grand.  Very confusing offer.

[firefly333]

8 minutes ago, kdr69 said:

When is a balcony not a balcony?? I got the same offer but when i went to book yesterday it kept changing the rate code from O1M to OUM and said price for the "free Balcony" was 3400 now today its 800 per person the only tab i can select for the "free balcony" is an inside cabin otherwise the cost for a balcony is 2 grand.  Very confusing offer.

From some posts, the free balcony is sold out. Not confusing, just no offers left for free balconies.

 

I was hoping for some deals for us regular folks when alaska opened up, but seems they are driving demand with free free free to gamblers. That's one way to keep prices sky high ... offer gamblers free cabins. Free fills up fast. Even with add on taxes or whatever.

[mondello]

9 minutes ago, kdr69 said:

When is a balcony not a balcony?? I got the same offer but when i went to book yesterday it kept changing the rate code from O1M to OUM and said price for the "free Balcony" was 3400 now today its 800 per person the only tab i can select for the "free balcony" is an inside cabin otherwise the cost for a balcony is 2 grand.  Very confusing offer.

Pretty sure that is their way of telling you the free balcony cabins have already sold out. Previous poster said they were able to snag an OV for Alaska out of a similar offer.

 

[dbrucern]

24 minutes ago, kdr69 said:

When is a balcony not a balcony?? I got the same offer but when i went to book yesterday it kept changing the rate code from O1M to OUM and said price for the "free Balcony" was 3400 now today its 800 per person the only tab i can select for the "free balcony" is an inside cabin otherwise the cost for a balcony is 2 grand.  Very confusing offer.

You don't have a PVP yet? They can fix all this

 

[kdr69]

23 minutes ago, dbrucern said:

You don't have a PVP yet? They can fix all this

 

No because everytime i fill out the form for one they call me once and i miss the call and then never get another call or even a message so i have to fill out the form again.  Have done it 4 times and each time only one chance to answer the phone which is not possible as they always seem to phone when im on a teams meeting lol

[kdr69]

37 minutes ago, mondello said:

Pretty sure that is their way of telling you the free balcony cabins have already sold out. Previous poster said they were able to snag an OV for Alaska out of a similar offer.

 

Well if they are sold out why can i still book one just not for free?

[mondello]

23 minutes ago, kdr69 said:

Well if they are sold out why can i still book one just not for free?

There were just a certain number of cabins available under the offer. The balconys filled, offer dropped to OV, then Insides may be last available until offer is completely booked.

Somebody just posted they were able to book one of the remaining insides. Free isn't forever.

the promotion is just to fill blocks of cabins, they're not giving away the whole store.

Edited May 23, 2021 by mondello
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[Anyislandwilldo]

Well that bites!!  I didn't get a chance to look at my emails yesterday so this just slipped by for me.

[kdr69]

3 minutes ago, mondello said:

There were just a certain number of cabins available under the offer. The balconys filled, offer dropped to OV, then Insides may be last available until offer is completely booked.

Somebody just posted they were able to book one of the remaining insides. Free isn't forever.

the promotion is just to fill blocks of cabins, they're not giving away the whole store.

Ok well i guess the offer was gone before i even opened the email lol will have to be faster next time.  Wonder if theres a notification setting?

[mondello]

2 minutes ago, kdr69 said:

Ok well i guess the offer was gone before i even opened the email lol will have to be faster next time.  Wonder if theres a notification setting?

Just curious, would you have to quarantine post-cruise? I was wondering how Carnival will handle the restart for Canadians if they're under restrictions and unable/unwilling to quarantine due to time/work constraints.