Carnival - last minute

[debs1505]

Just booked to go 2 weeks Thursday!! Having 3 nights in Orlando then a 4 night Bahama Cruise with Carnival, departing Port Canaveral! Never done Carnival before, so any comments appreciated! :wavey:

[Cal and Dave]

we have done 7 day cruise with carnival and had a great time, we have never done it last minute though, we may do this next time. Let us know how you get on :wave:

[debs1505]

Thanks C & D! Which ship were you on? We are on the Sensation. Ports of call are Nassau (been before) and Port Lucaya - the reviews I've read of there arent over grand. But where in the Bahamas isnt nice for goodness sake! Compare to rainy Newcastle! :wavey:

[judith nicholls]

Hi,
We went with Carnival in the summer and were rerouted to Nassau thanks to Hurricane Dean. The Sensation was in at the same time as us. It looked very nice.
We aren'r great fans of Nassau but went to a beach resort for the day which was very pleasant.
We loved our cruise and will definitely be going with Carnival again.
Wish I was going with you!!
Judith

[Cal and Dave]

Hi Debs


its a few years ago now, but it was the carnival triumph and we did mexico, grand cayman and jamaica. we had a fantastic time, the ship was very relaxed, we were on over new year and had two formal evenings, one of which was new years eve, the children had a ball :) and we have yet to go back. The only reason we have not been back, is there has been so many other things to do.

[debs1505]

Thanks guys! Been on the Carnival website and it does look pretty good. Will defo do a beach trip in Port Lucaya and venture alone in Nassau. Got some pretty good 'copy' designer hand bags at the straw market last time!

PS I want to live in Brock House!! :wavey:

[Flo]

I enjoyed our carnival cruise a few years ago, loved the casino and the shows.

[shellyandbecky]

Hi again Debs

I've actually gone and booked the carnival sensation for the 25th!

Done and dusted now!! At last

I emailed carnival about where kids were allowed on the ship in the evenings (remember? - thanks for the good advice by the way)) and they sent back a nice email to me saying they are allowed everywhere!

Not sure which trip(s) to do in Nassau. Had a look at the list, but there is so many!

Not long now!!! :spin: :wavey:

Michelle

[swv]

We just took a 6 night trip on the Carnival Liberty on the 9th Sept, we booked it about a month in advance. It was our first time cruising and cant wait to go again it was fantastic :) . Already looking at the Carnival site to book for next year. We cruised from Fort Lauderdale to Key West, Grand Cayman and Jamaica. I would have quite happily stayed on ship the whole time. I was worried as cruising used to have a snooty feel to it, NOT so, at least on the Liberty it wasent, never felt out of place once. Everybody was so freindly and couldnt do enough for you. We never did the Formal night on ship and judging by the people dressed up i reckon only about a quarter of the passengers did.
Have a great time , as im sure you will. :)

[debs1505]

Thanks! All positive reviews of Carnival. I've only done RCL and can highly recommend them!

S & B - you will get on the ship when we get off it! You really will enjoy cruising!! Have a fab time :wavey:

[judith nicholls]

We loved the formal nights on the Legend. DH had to wear a blazer and tie and the DDs loved wearing their posh frocks as did I. Most people on board spiffed up and went along.
I loved the singing and dancing waiters. Can't wait to go again- I felt thoroughly spoiled!!

Judith

[rylisal]

Pleased to read such positive things about Carnival...My parents are booked on Carnival Glory next year whilst we are on Disney Magic(They didnt fancy DCL!!) & I was concerned they might not like it...My concerns have been put aside now thanks to you all!
Happy Cruising!

[shellyandbecky]

You too Debs!

We'll compare notes after! :d:

All these comments sound very positive! :thumbs-up

[ANGEL]

sound slike you're going to have a fab time Debs! Last minute holidays are lovely too :)

[scottishwee35]

I have been Carnival Cruise called Freedom and it was good but my heart is on Disney Cruise! :blush:

Scottishwee35

[Boyle73]

Hi

I am looking at prices for next June for the Sensation for 4 days and prices are £301 p/p for an outside view cabin. US website are offering it for slightly less.

I wondered whether I would get it any cheaper if I booked nearer the time?

Thank you :)

Lesley

[debs1505]

Hi

I am looking at prices for next June for the Sensation for 4 days and prices are £301 p/p for an outside view cabin. US website are offering it for slightly less.

I wondered whether I would get it any cheaper if I booked nearer the time?

Thank you :)

Lesley

If you are looking at vacationstogo, then I would guess that they would come down, but the dollar is good at the min, so it's a gamble! :wavey:

[Boyle73]

If you are looking at vacationstogo, then I would guess that they would come down, but the dollar is good at the min, so it's a gamble! :wavey:

Hi debs1505
This was through the carnival website, I did have a look at the vacationtogo website but I was put off by them contacting me by phone. I would rather look myself than feeling I am possibly wasting somebodies time if I don't book through them
Lesley

[rylisal]

Lesley..Vacationstogo will do your quote via Email..Not phone, so do give them a try as I'v found them really competative!
You only need to speak to them on the phone if you actually book with them to give CC details & then its a Free phone number from here in UK direct to them in US!

We've booked twice with them now and also booked my parents Carnival cruise through them as they were best rates!

Nothing to lose in asking for a quote!

(BTW...They were much cheaper than direct with Carnival for my parents cruise!)

[debs1505]

Ditto what Sally says! Only ever get an email total price quote and speak if/when you book. Freefone number which puts you through to Texas! Never found cheaper! :wavey:

[Boyle73]

Thank you both! I have submitted an enquiry so fingers crossed!

Debs1505, I see your away soon, have a great time
Lesley

[St Kitts]

Hi Debs1505 - we have also booked on the Sensation from P/C on 6th January 2008 for the 4 night cruise. Our management company reps went in May and said it was fantastic - a very family orientated ship. The Captains Banquet is an ideal excuse to get dressed up - though with two young children I don't think it is for us this time. So looking forward to it and would appreciate your comments - looking at doing the snorkeling trip to the pirates cove or swimming with the Dolphins - some reports say it is more interactive than Discovery Cove.

Hope you have a great time.

Christine :wavey:

[debs1505]

Thanks for the positive comments!

I will definitely report back Christine. Cant wait! :wavey:

[missfendi]

Just booked to go 2 weeks Thursday!! Having 3 nights in Orlando then a 4 night Bahama Cruise with Carnival, departing Port Canaveral! Never done Carnival before, so any comments appreciated! :wavey:

I went in the year 2000 and my children were 6 & 7 then (they loved camp carnival) and cried there eyes out when they had to leave the ship (as they had such fun) :spin: