So many are thankful that Carnival will be coming back to Norfolk in 2015. This is great revenue for Virginia, and we should welcome Carnival thankfully !
Cruise too are greatful for a cruise leaving closer to home, if they live in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South and North Carolina. There may be folks who will drive as far as from NY or further.
Of course, I see a slight problem with only "one" sailing. Folks will either act quickly and get their space or wait till the first of the year to book, and may find themselves having to wait till someone cancels.
No matter, the best time to book is as soon as you can. This is when rates are at their lowest. As space is sold, it drives rates up. So a month from now, till it's sold out, it can be higher than todays price.
Don't get me, once the sailing gets closer, folks will cancel, and new folks can take advantage of the space. Though one would like to think, 6 months prior, the pricing would be good when space opens back up, you will never know if the rates are as good as now, with out taking a look at the cost now and watching the rates !
Another plus in booking now, as this might give more folks an opportunity to cruise .... It's 16 months from sailing. Gives folks a change to pay on this cruise at a slower pace !
So many folks love Bermuda. This is a great opportunity for this cruise to be here for us. Cruising is the less expensive way to visit Bermuda. And to have it leave right out of Norfolk, this is great !
Here are some rates I sent to my customers just today (Few pictures of the ship too) ! I personally held 50 cabins. However, Carnival has only given me till May 20. They don't want me holding space if rates have gone up. We have $100 bonus too, as long as 5 cabins book & sail in my space.
http://view.email.nlg.com/?j=fe6312717264067a7717&m=fe5b1570776d0378761d&ls=fdf110757061007b77167870&jb=ffcf14&r=0
See you onboard ! I plan to go !
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