First Elite Offer Received!

[weezal]

16 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

 

Enlighten me - what does "early access" relate to? Being Diamond, we always have early access to online check-in.

 

Tom

early access to book this Elite offer, before others on Jul 13, as the sailings are capacity controlled.

[weezal]

10 minutes ago, pe4all said:

I agree with other posters - our "other" casino offers are much better than the elite offering the op got.  I tend to stay away from casino cruises as the casino is too busy for me.  Getting a machine is a hassle most of the time.  I usually take "lesser" offers (still free balcony, obc and casino cash) so I can actually get to play the machines I like.

ultra and premier sailings are always crowded in the casino.

elite sailings are often not, because they're capacity controlled.

[NightOne]

30 minutes ago, weezal said:

ultra and premier sailings are always crowded in the casino.

elite sailings are often not, because they're capacity controlled.

 

Premieres are the absolute worst

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

48 minutes ago, weezal said:

early access to book this Elite offer, before others on Jul 13, as the sailings are capacity controlled.

Yes, I understand the concept. I'm just wondering what criteria they might use to determine if somebody qualifies for early access. I'm just saying, if it's based on money that's been laid on the table, I feel I should be pretty high on the list! 😉

[lazydayz]

CARNIVAL CELEBRATION™ 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
APR 21 2024    7     MIAMI, FL    EASTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
JUN 9 2024    6     MIAMI, FL    EASTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
CARNIVAL DREAM® 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
MAR 23 2024    8     GALVESTON, TX    EASTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
MAY 18 2024    8     GALVESTON, TX    EASTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
CARNIVAL FIRENZE™ 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
SEP 21 2024    7     LONG BEACH
(LOS ANGELES), CA    MEXICAN RIVIERA     
 
CARNIVAL GLORY® 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
APR 18 2024    14    BARCELONA, SPAIN    JOURNEYS - TRANSATLANTIC     
 
CARNIVAL HORIZON® 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
APR 13 2024    8    MIAMI, FL    SOUTHERN CARRIBEAN     
 
CARNIVAL JUBILEE™ 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
MAY 25 2024    7     GALVESTON, TX    WESTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
JUL 6 2024    7     GALVESTON, TX    WESTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
AUG 17 2024    7     GALVESTION, TX    WESTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
CARNIVAL LEGEND® 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
MAR 10 2024    7     BALTIMORE, MD    THE BAHAMAS     
 
JUL 19 2024    9     LONDON, UK    BRITISH ISLES     
 
SEP 16 2024    10     ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA), ITALY    GREECE & ITALY     
 
OCT 16 2024    10     ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA), ITALY    GREECE & ITALY     
 
FEB 15 2025    8     TAMPA, FL    PANAMA CANAL     
 
CARNIVAL LIBERTY® 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
MAY 19 2024    7     NEW ORLEANS, LA    WESTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
CARNIVAL MAGIC® 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
APR 14 2024    6     MIAMI, FL    EASTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
MAY 4 2024    8     MIAMI, FL    SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN     
 
MARDI GRAS® 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
MAR 9 2024    7     PORT CANAVERAL
(ORLANDO), FL    EASTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
MAR 30 2024    7     PORT CANAVERAL
(ORLANDO), FL    WESTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
CARNIVAL MIRACLE® 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
MAY 24 2024    10     SAN FRANCISCO, CA    ALASKA     
 
JUL 15 2024    11     SAN FRANCISCO, CA    ALASKA     
 
AUG 26 2024    11     SAN FRANCISCO, CA    ALASKA     
 
OCT 1 2024    15     SAN FRANCISCO, CA    JOURNEYS - PANAMA CANAL     
 
NOV 25 2024    11     GALVESTON, TX    EASTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
DEC 15 2024    12     GALVESTON, TX    JOURNEYS - SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN     
 
JAN 26 2025    12     GALVESTON, TX    JOURNEYS - SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN     
 
APR 6 2025    9     GALVESTON, TX    EASTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
CARNIVAL PRIDE® 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
APR 21 2024    7     BALTIMORE, MD    EASTERN CARRIBEAN     
 
MAY 12 2024    7     BALTIMORE, MD    EASTERN CARRIBEAN     
 
JUL 14 2024    7     BALTIMORE, MD    EASTERN CARRIBEAN     
 
CARNIVAL SPIRIT® 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
MAR 2 2024    8     MOBILE, AL    WESTERN CARRIBEAN     
 
MAY 7 2024    7     SEATTLE, WA    ALASKA     
 
JUNE 18 2024    7     SEATTLE, WA    ALASKA     
 
OCT 9 2024    16    SEATTLE, WA    JOURNEYS - PANAMA CANAL     
 
CARNIVAL SUNSHINE® 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
MAY 11 2024    8     CHARLESTON, SC    EASTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
CARNIVAL VENEZIA™ 
 
DATE    DAYS    EMBARKATION PORT    ITINERARY     
 
MAY 6 2024    11     NEW YORK, NY    EASTERN CARIBBEAN     
 
DEC 6 2024    12    NEW YORK, NY    JOURNEYS - SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN     
 

[lazydayz]

1 hour ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

Yes, I understand the concept. I'm just wondering what criteria they might use to determine if somebody qualifies for early access. I'm just saying, if it's based on money that's been laid on the table, I feel I should be pretty high on the list! 😉

 

I have no idea how they determine who gets early access.  Just glad to have it.  LOL 

[lazydayz]

5 hours ago, UGACamper said:

If anyone can post the Elite cruise list that came out today it would be greatly appreciated! My OCD needs to research. 

Posted.  Hope one works for you. 

[gopackgo21]

Damn! I get offers in 2 days and was really hoping for some in the fall of 2023. I don’t know how people plan their vacations so far out! 

[lazydayz]

13 minutes ago, gopackgo21 said:

Damn! I get offers in 2 days and was really hoping for some in the fall of 2023. I don’t know how people plan their vacations so far out! 

Pretty sure there were some for the fall.  I did the best I could in copying the list.  So there may be more.  

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Interesting that the "world's busiest cruise port" only has two sailings showing on that list (Mardi Gras) - at least on that portion of the list.

 

Tom

[UGACamper]

I also don’t understand why there are no Vista or Panorama and only one Horizon. High demand?

[lazydayz]

I was shocked there weren’t more for the Mardi Gras.  There are a bunch out of Galveston. 

[samiam0403]

On 7/7/2023 at 9:22 PM, UGACamper said:

Well, we spent too much in the casino and now have our first Elite offer! 

Congrats on the Elite offer! Remember to look at the fine print - you should be able to book 3 of them (although some folks on the site that shall not be mentioned say they are limited to 2 this go around). Booked my Turkey/Greece 2024 Elite yesterday. Can't wait!

[UGACamper]

Our offer is limited to two.  After intensely studying the choices, we've settled on Southern Caribbean in May and Alaska in July (if they are still open when we get access tonight)!  We looked long and hard at the Glory TA but it just doesn't work for our schedules. I don't think I could be any more excited!

[weezal]

slim pickings out of los angeles, with only 1 elite sailing on firenze, and none on panorama

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

I actually saw two different Elite code offers - I clicked on the first one, and it showed all the way up to suites (though all lower categories were $100 each) at about $1,300. I clicked on the second one, and for the same sailing (Mardi Gras) it only showed insides and indicated all other categories as "sold out". Well, they're not "sold out", except when using that second code !!

 

So -- no interest here. The only one I could get a suite on was their (sad/pathetic) eastern itinerary. I prefer their western route - as Mahogany Bay and Cozumel at least offer something (cabanas and Pancho's Backyard respectively).

 

Yawn.... I'll just continue to use the other (better) offers I have for many different sailings.

 

Tom

[lazydayz]

2 hours ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

I actually saw two different Elite code offers - I clicked on the first one, and it showed all the way up to suites (though all lower categories were $100 each) at about $1,300. I clicked on the second one, and for the same sailing (Mardi Gras) it only showed insides and indicated all other categories as "sold out". Well, they're not "sold out", except when using that second code !!

 

So -- no interest here. The only one I could get a suite on was their (sad/pathetic) eastern itinerary. I prefer their western route - as Mahogany Bay and Cozumel at least offer something (cabanas and Pancho's Backyard respectively).

 

Yawn.... I'll just continue to use the other (better) offers I have for many different sailings.

 

Tom

Bummer.  I decided to pass this time as well.  

[64funwhisper]

i recieved 2 different elite offer one with $300 free play the other not called carnival 4 times they had booked me without the free play told them I wanted to change the rate code I have been getting the run around all day thinking about cancelling. if they dont fix this will be my 22nd cruise what do you all think ?

[UGACamper]

1 hour ago, 64funwhisper said:

i recieved 2 different elite offer one with $300 free play the other not called carnival 4 times they had booked me without the free play told them I wanted to change the rate code I have been getting the run around all day thinking about cancelling. if they dont fix this will be my 22nd cruise what do you all think ?

We ran into a similar issue and although we had screenshots that showed the funplay offered with both codes, they would not honor. Considering escalating it up the chain, but it’s not make or break. Would be nice though. We booked one cruise with and one without. We are waiting for our pvp to call back bc we are questioning that each code says it can be used for two cruises. If they will honor that we will book another 2. 

[64funwhisper]

well after talking to 4 different people gave up for the day but I did email the casino dept and we will see what they say in a couple of days -I think they should honor it but probably wont. .

[luvs2beachit]

I was also unable to book my selected cruise.  I saw it posted earlier in the morning but when I looked at around 930am it wasn't listed.  I spoke with PVP and she could not find it listed either but while we were checking we saw that other cruises weren't listed either.  She contacted the Elite department and they acknowledge that they were having problems and were working on fixing the issue.  Around 330pm this afternoon I finally received a confirmation for the cruise.  Maybe give it another try as the site seems to be up and working.  Good luck!

[weezal]

i am able to see many more elite sailings now, compared to this morning.

[UGACamper]

Update: Booked a second cruise under F7E. Each offer is good for two bookings. 

[LPut714]

Go to Carnival.com should show list once enter number

Edited July 15, 2023 by LPut714
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[bds611]

Does anyone know if you and spouse can combine points?