CARNIVAL VS DCL: The discussion and comparison thread!

[hdrolfe]

Are they not allowing B2B cruises when they start sailing again? I know they can’t do more than a 7 day itinerary but hadn’t heard if B2B is a no go yet. We’ve got a B2B in June booked. I’m not even positive we’ll be able to one leg at this point, so we have a 2 week WDW/Universal trip as a plan B

Everything I have read says no B2B until November 1st at least. Most companies won't let you book them, they will cancel one leg. Well, at least I've heard this about RCL, Celebrity, Princess, I haven't really looked at the other lines. I believe one of the requirements CDC put in place is a negative test 3 days before you board, so on a B2B you can't do that. Something like that. Just made me nervous for booking a second leg after the first one. I am hoping the vaccine rollout will help remove that.

 

[Club Disney Chandler]

Everything I have read says no B2B until November 1st at least. Most companies won't let you book them, they will cancel one leg. Well, at least I've heard this about RCL, Celebrity, Princess, I haven't really looked at the other lines. I believe one of the requirements CDC put in place is a negative test 3 days before you board, so on a B2B you can't do that. Something like that. Just made me nervous for booking a second leg after the first one. I am hoping the vaccine rollout will help remove that.

Well that just sucks! Thanks for the info though.

 

[mevelandry]

Everything I have read says no B2B until November 1st at least. Most companies won't let you book them, they will cancel one leg. Well, at least I've heard this about RCL, Celebrity, Princess, I haven't really looked at the other lines. I believe one of the requirements CDC put in place is a negative test 3 days before you board, so on a B2B you can't do that. Something like that. Just made me nervous for booking a second leg after the first one. I am hoping the vaccine rollout will help remove that.

On top of that, they cancelled all cruises longer than 7 days... 2021 is going to be a year for Land & Sea.

 

[mevelandry]

Quick update: it is now impossible to book an April cruise. Expecting them to announce cancellations tonight or tomorrow.

 

[belle032]

Quick update: it is now impossible to book an April cruise. Expecting them to announce cancellations tonight or tomorrow.

Kept seeing that on FB. I figured it was only a matter of time!

 

[mevelandry]

Carnival cruises cancelled in April.

Carnival Mardi Gras inaugural voyage pushed back to end of May.

UPDATE: European cruises also cancelled until the end of October.

 

[DCLMP]

We’re booked for 2 weeks on Mardi Gras the beginning of June, I’m also going to book 2 weeks the beginning of July as a safety net, in case June cruises don’t happen .

We’re also booking 10 days at WDW for the first of June, so we’ll have something if cruising doesn’t happen. I am going to get a vacation in 2021!!!!

Wdw isn't a bad alternative. I've substituted two cruises with wdw trips. I've enjoyed WDW more during Covid than I did before Covid. If there is one good thing to come out of this pandemic it's the demise of fast pass plus. Hopefully, it never returns.

 

[trvlgirlmq]

Europe 2021 cancelled. That's a weight off. Now I can move the funds to 2022 and have a nice bit of OBC to boot.

 

[brentm77]

Wdw isn't a bad alternative. I've substituted two cruises with wdw trips. I've enjoyed WDW more during Covid than I did before Covid. If there is one good thing to come out of this pandemic it's the demise of fast pass plus. Hopefully, it never returns.

We had the exact same experience. It was vastly improved without fastpass. No trying to plan your day ahead of time. No zig-zagging across the parks because you could only get fastpasses to the big rides at less than ideal times. Lines moving so fast that you felt like you were actually moving the entire wait. Time to slow down and talk to family while you wait. We all remarked that it was one of our favorite trips to Disney parks, which nobody expected with the masks and such.

 

[belle032]

Europe 2021 cancelled. That's a weight off. Now I can move the funds to 2022 and have a nice bit of OBC to boot.

It's sad that it's not happening, but I think at this point it's better just to get confirmation, instead of being in limbo. Back to planning WDW for me while I wait for Alaska news!

 

[mevelandry]

Europe 2021 cancelled. That's a weight off. Now I can move the funds to 2022 and have a nice bit of OBC to boot.

Their OBC offers are pretty generous!

 

[mevelandry]

Shoot, our August cruise has disappeared from our account. This is usually a bad sign.

EDIT: It just reappeared. Weird. Maybe it was just a glitch?

 

[mevelandry]

New cancellations:

-Carnival Magic cancelling through October 30, 2121
-Carnival Paradise cancelling through October 28, 2021
-Carnival Valor cancelling through October 28, 2021

All due to delay in dry dock (and necessary modifications)

If anyone can complete the info regarding the Radiance... ?

Also, all sailings of Carnival Miracle from San Diego (through April 2023) with the exception of Carnival Journeys to Hawaii that will depart from Long Beach and dates may have changed.

 

[belle032]

New cancellations:

-Carnival Magic cancelling through October 30, 2121
-Carnival Paradise cancelling through October 28, 2021
-Carnival Valor cancelling through October 28, 2021

All due to delay in dry dock (and necessary modifications)

If anyone can complete the info regarding the Radiance... ?

Also, all sailings of Carnival Miracle from San Diego (through April 2023) with the exception of Carnival Journeys to Hawaii that will depart from Long Beach and dates may have changed.

I thought those ships were all due for drydock, so I'm glad that's mostly what the cancellations are about. I expect to see more shifts like this in the future. Sounds like when they do eventually start running again, they'll focus on Miami and Long Beach. One port on each coast. Maybe Galveston as well? Just not as familiar with that port!

 

[mevelandry]

I thought those ships were all due for drydock, so I'm glad that's mostly what the cancellations are about. I expect to see more shifts like this in the future. Sounds like when they do eventually start running again, they'll focus on Miami and Long Beach. One port on each coast. Maybe Galveston as well? Just not as familiar with that port!

I’d say, Miami, Long Beach and PC.

 

[mevelandry]

After discussions with my family, we have decided to book the new Teppanyaki on Carnival Mardi Gras. I’ve always wanted to try a « teppanyaki« and this sounds like the perfect occasion.

Apparently there are only 16 seats in the restaurant and only four seatings available.

We booked for the first night... Just in case there would be a bottle of wine included

 

[belle032]

After discussions with my family, we have decided to book the new Teppanyaki on Carnival Mardi Gras. I’ve always wanted to try a « teppanyaki« and this sounds like the perfect occasion.

Apparently there are only 16 seats in the restaurant and only four seatings available.

We booked for the first night... Just in case there would be a bottle of wine included

DH & I love teppanyaki/hibachi! Didn't even realize this was going to be an option on the Mardi Gras. With only 16 seats, there must only be 1 or 2 tables then. You'll have a great time I'm sure!

 

[mevelandry]

DH & I love teppanyaki/hibachi! Didn't even realize this was going to be an option on the Mardi Gras. With only 16 seats, there must only be 1 or 2 tables then. You'll have a great time I'm sure!

I’m not sure if it’s 4 tables of 4 or 2 tables of 8 but I hear it’s a bit on the small side.

I can’t wait.

 

[trvlgirlmq]

It took a few days but our FCC transferred over to the new cruise and we don't owe FP until March 2022! I won't put any more money towards the cruise until then as a just in case! We also got our $700 per cabin OBC. DS is excited because we will try the steakhouse for the first time.

 

[belle032]

It took a few days but our FCC transferred over to the new cruise and we don't owe FP until March 2022! I won't put any more money towards the cruise until then as a just in case! We also got our $700 per cabin OBC. DS is excited because we will try the steakhouse for the first time.

Omg that's some OBC! You could steakhouse more than once! Happy to hear it was pretty painless!