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Well, that was an oops, Carnival Gift Cards…
VentureMan_2000 replied to Sundsgn's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Gift cards make me uncomfortable for the reasons mentioned. I don't mind a $100 gift card for a local restaurant we might purchase at a discount at Costco or Sam's... But it does make me anxious until it's used. Will the restaurant go out of business before we get a chance to use it, etc. -
We did exactly that this past September... we arrived at 9:00am for a 10:00 check-in. I'd say that was a perfect time to arrive. There were porters there to take your bags, and was not very crowded. We were instructed to form a line off to the side of the turnaround near the vendor kiosks. Everyone wait patiently in line and eventually started calling for the 10:00 folks who are priority folks- Diamonds, Platinum, FTTF... then everyone else by their checking time. Went very smooth. Once checked in, you took a seat, and waited to be called by your category A01, and, etc.
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Carnval disembarkation in Galveston
VentureMan_2000 replied to caribill's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Great input. After reading your story, I think I'll definitely stick with Carnival's shuttle to the airport... sounds easy. -
Carnival Embarkation Drug Searches
VentureMan_2000 replied to txcruiser1234's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
We started watching the show "To Catch A Smuggler" on Disney+ yesterday. It's a National Geographic series -- not a Disney+ specific show. It's a very interesting show. I also highly suggest folks watch it... didn't realize to what levels folks go through to smuggle drugs. For the record, I'm all for a many drug sniffing dogs as they can use, and for using them any time of the day of night on a cruise ship. Shouldn't be an issue unless you have something to hide. -
First time check in online
VentureMan_2000 replied to 1stresponder2086's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Hub App only works once you are on the ship. -
Let's do some more math... I like doing the math... $28.08 / $96 = 29.25% for Stateroom Steward $45.36 / $96 = 47.25% for Team Dining Services There are two ways we can interpolate the remaining percentages: 1. Continue with the equations, $22.56 / $96 = 23.50% for Alternate Services 2. find the remaining difference between 100 and forementioned calculations, 100 - 29.25 - 47.25 = 23.50 -- or, 23.50% for Alternate Services 😁
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We were talking with a veteran bartender on our cruise who said that the cocktail wait staff at the pool and roaming the ship are newbies at the bottom of the bar hierarchy, just starting out, so they only get a base wage plus a sales percentage -- which makes sense as you always see them pushing the drinks in the dolphin, shark, and coconut glasses. They do not share in the 18% gratuities.
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How to get drink upon arrival
VentureMan_2000 replied to barriechris's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
I've always found this funny as h-e-double hockey sticks... It's a sure-fire way to enforce the Muster ( Go Muster ! ) for the majority of cruisers... 🤣 -
New way for requesting Carnival shareholder obc now?
VentureMan_2000 replied to martinchem's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
hoping this somehow makes applying easier... all the redacting of my portfolio documents is a pain. -
I'm surprised that if Christmas was on a Sea Day, that they didn't encourage a Pajamas Seaday brunch in the MDR.
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Any word on the missing 28 year old on Glory?
VentureMan_2000 replied to Illbcruzn4life's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
reported, He Jumped... Carnival says security video shows missing man jumped overboard | wwltv.com -
Does the parking garage charge tax on top of the $23 per day ?
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Are all of the restaurants already booked up?
VentureMan_2000 replied to Rdclfamily's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
The rumor is... That all specialty dining has been canceled... 😁 -
Carnival Embarkation Drug Searches
VentureMan_2000 replied to txcruiser1234's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
I'm confused... you said you no longer cruise Carnival, so how would you know ? -
I live local. Union square is not near the cruise port. It's not like San Francisco is a big city... it's approximately 8 miles by 8 miles. But I think you would like to be closer to the cruise terminal. Also, the hotels near the vicinity of the cruise terminal are closer to the touristy fun stuff, such as Pier 39. Having said that: There are a half dozen hotels -- residing altogether on nearly the same two blocks -- a bit more than a half mile from the cruise terminal at Pier 27. Easy walk if you want... or a short Uber/Taxi ride. Google Hotel Rui and you can see all the hotels there. Seems Hotel Rui is very popular with cruisers. Happy cruising.
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Carnival Embarkation Drug Searches
VentureMan_2000 replied to txcruiser1234's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
I'm not sure why anyone is saying or suggesting that this is due to Carnival. Anything that takes place before stepping aboard the ship is US Customs, TSA, local Law enforcement, etc. And I'm willing to guess that US Customs has full rights to bring their dogs on board while the ship is in port -- or probably even while the ship is in US waters. This is not a cruise specific activity. There are drug sniffing dogs that everyone has to pass by at Disneyland before entering the park... and they search every bag and stroller -- EVERY BAG. And there are drug sniffing dogs at airports... and I'm sure other places of travel. -
Need advice! Which would you go on?!
VentureMan_2000 replied to Jkeirsten1's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
All ports beat Maya. -
Typo... sorry. Not asking what it stands for... asking what "Sailing on a VIFP rate. " is ? What is a VIFP rate ? Are they speaking of Carnival offering a VIFP guest a $50 or $100 OBC... or perhaps half off the deposit... or something else ? Just trying to decern why a VIFP rate would impact getting a shareholder OBC. I know that special offers, such as casino offers, TA offers, and perhaps other highly discounted offers do not qualify for shareholder OBC. I just don't understand what someone means by "VIFP rate".
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What, exactly, is a VFIP rate ?
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I booked a B2B and now neither of my guests can go
VentureMan_2000 replied to Eskylady's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
I'd leave the room's guest registration alone since you never put another person's name down as cruising with you. Carnival charges a nominal $50 fee for a name change within 60-days of departure, should you find someone else to cruise with you. -
I booked a B2B and now neither of my guests can go
VentureMan_2000 replied to Eskylady's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Need some clarification. There are 3 of you originally going -- you and your hubbie sharing a room on one leg of the B2B, and you and your brother sharing on the other leg ? So, now with both of them backing out, you would be a solo cruiser for both legs of the B2B ? -
Carnival Camp Ocean Question about times
VentureMan_2000 replied to nikijbrock4's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Camp Ocean (9-11 Years) Sharks: Things to Know | Carnival Cruise Line -
First time check in online
VentureMan_2000 replied to 1stresponder2086's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
If you are in California, you can check in at 9:00pm the day before your check-in date. If your check-in date is November 18, you can check-in November 17 at 9:00pm. This because the check-in time is based on eastern time. -
Kind of a situation you are in... If you don't cruise them again, you will not see them improve their quality.