September/October sailings announcement

[NeighborGeek]

My September cruise was just canceled.  This was to be my second cruise, and is the first time I’ve had one canceled. 
 

Looking at the deal they are offering to take credit over a refund, it doesn’t seem all that great, unless I’m missing something.  Is the “FCC “ just credit for the amount I paid towards a future cruise purchase?

 

 And $300 OBC sounds good, but we were booked on a $200 OBC promo, so it feels like we’re only getting $100 extra. I guess, or I hope at least, that the $300 OBC would stack with any promo offered on a future cruise?  I think the OBC is limited though as to what it can be used for, so there’s probably a limit to how much would be useful. 
 

And, I guess I get to contact American to find out what my options are for my tickets …

 

grr

[NeighborGeek]

Oh, and here’s the cancellation list from my email. 
 

SHIP NAME	PORT OF CALL	CANCELLED DATES
Carnival Pride	Baltimore	September 5, 2021
Carnival Dream	Galveston	September 5 through and including September 11, 2021
Carnival Miracle	Long Beach	September 24, 2021
Carnival Conquest	Miami	September 3 through and including October 4, 2021
Carnival Sensation	Mobile	September 4 though and including October 16, 2021
Carnival Sunshine	Charleston	September 1 through and including October 31, 2021
Carnival Ecstasy	Jacksonville	September 1 through and including October 31, 2021
Carnival Liberty	Port Canaveral	September 1 through and including October 31, 2021

[Cewhite1958]

On 7/16/2021 at 3:20 PM, firefly333 said:

We got unvaccinated peeps on my sept cruise especially waiting for their options. They allowed august to cancel with a refund, but nothing about Sept. Some are tired of waiting .. I'm going but feel for those on pins and needles.

Carnival is giving refunds if you don't want to have to get the vaccine.  I just cancelled for my sister who was going with us on Sept. 5th today and they are giving her a full refund.  

[klfhngr]

On 7/17/2021 at 6:17 AM, Because_I_Said said:

 

Keep an eye on the Mexican Covid Traffic Light.  That will tell you a lot for the Mexican ports and what will and won't be allowed. Which will impact ship itineraries.

 

https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/eua/index.php/en/2016-04-09-20-40-51/tourism/1760-mexico-s-covid-19-monitoring-system

Just got back yesterday. Was there for a week and spent 3 days in town. Safety is being practiced everywhere, we always felt safe. Besides the masks, you'd never know that there was a severe covid issues. Americans were all over the place! The hotel we stayed at also cleaned 24/7, so we felt safe there also. Had our covid test 3 days before coming back and we tested negative. Can't wait to go back in Oct!

[Joe817]

2 minutes ago, klfhngr said:

Just got back yesterday. Was there for a week and spent 3 days in town. Safety is being practiced everywhere, we always felt safe. Besides the masks, you'd never know that there was a severe covid issues. Americans were all over the place! The hotel we stayed at also cleaned 24/7, so we felt safe there also. Had our covid test 3 days before coming back and we tested negative. Can't wait to go back in Oct!

Great report! Thank you! 👍 Sounds like you had a GREAT time!

[firefly333]

On 7/20/2021 at 3:52 PM, Cewhite1958 said:

Carnival is giving refunds if you don't want to have to get the vaccine.  I just cancelled for my sister who was going with us on Sept. 5th today and they are giving her a full refund.  

Yes, I knew it was coming but when I posted the announcement hadnt come yet.

[wemjam]

On 7/19/2021 at 9:40 PM, NeighborGeek said:

My September cruise was just canceled.  This was to be my second cruise, and is the first time I’ve had one canceled. 
 

Looking at the deal they are offering to take credit over a refund, it doesn’t seem all that great, unless I’m missing something.  Is the “FCC “ just credit for the amount I paid towards a future cruise purchase?

 

 And $300 OBC sounds good, but we were booked on a $200 OBC promo, so it feels like we’re only getting $100 extra. I guess, or I hope at least, that the $300 OBC would stack with any promo offered on a future cruise?  I think the OBC is limited though as to what it can be used for, so there’s probably a limit to how much would be useful. 
 

And, I guess I get to contact American to find out what my options are for my tickets …

 

grr

Yes, FCC is the monies you paid are held and applied toward a future cruise.

 

Yes, the $300 OBC is stackable, so if you book under a new rate that has OBC with it you will get BOTH

 

The only thing reported so far it can't be used for is buying Carnival Gift Cards on board, and you can't cash it out into actual $ in the casino.  So you can use it for anything else you would normally use it for, drinks, excursions, gratuities, purchases in the shop, specialty dinning, etc.  PLENTY to use $300 on.

[klfhngr]

19 hours ago, Joe817 said:

Great report! Thank you! 👍 Sounds like you had a GREAT time!

Thank you!! It was awesome! Still daydreaming, lounging by pool and getting those 'free' drinks, lol! Oh well, we have Oct cruise to look forward too!

[Because_I_Said]

On 7/25/2021 at 9:00 PM, klfhngr said:

Just got back yesterday. Was there for a week and spent 3 days in town. Safety is being practiced everywhere, we always felt safe. Besides the masks, you'd never know that there was a severe covid issues. Americans were all over the place! The hotel we stayed at also cleaned 24/7, so we felt safe there also. Had our covid test 3 days before coming back and we tested negative. Can't wait to go back in Oct!

 

We were in Playa del Carmen over New Years and the first week of June and felt safer there than at home. There is no doubt that the hotels/resorts are taking this seriously. Constant cleaning, mask wearing, hand sanitizer everywhere, shoe sanitizers, tables spaced out at restaurants, etc. It was fabulous.