helene109

Please post what you did in the ports. We are on in June and trying to decide if we need an excursion. Thanks!

1 hour ago, simplelife said:

Most people just book once on board

I always book before hand to use the OBC. Has to be a glitch 

6 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

 

Exactly.

We are going with another couple and on paper put myself in one room and my husband in with the other, so they don’t have to pay for FTTF. Our adult young 20 something boys are all coming. 3 total boys between us! Now to figure out what to do in Nassau!

1 minute ago, Saint Greg said:

 

Yeah you should be platinum from the start on that.

Great you are so helpful! Luggage tags say Priority! But I guess my check in of 2 days earlier doesn’t really matter.

4 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

 

That's not right. Day 7 of a 7 day cruise is the last full day. If she's 7 days from being platinum and on a 7-day cruise she should have platinum luggage tags even.

I have 6 days until Platinum and it’s a 6 day Mardi Gras cruise. Still waiting to hear from my PVP. Going to look at my luggage tags. Thanks!

9 minutes ago, sparks1093 said:

The sticking point seems to be that you aren't getting an early check in online and AFAIK that is normal, but when you print out your boarding pass and luggage tags they should both indicate Platinum and you should receive priority boarding at the port.

Ok you believe that I am good. Just don’t get why my check in isn’t 2 days prior. I still might call. Thanks for your help!

15 hours ago, Slush said:

How many days until you change to Platinum? Let say it is 7.  If you are on a 7 day cruise you will not have had a full 7 days on debarkation day. You will turn Plat on the first day of your next cruise.

I need 6 days to turn Platinum and we are going on a 6 day cruise. My PVP told me I am grandfathered in on the first day of the cruise. I might call Carnival and see what they say. Thanks!

2 hours ago, Elaine5715 said:

Do you mean debarkation day?

Yes I always buy FTTF but if I turn Platinum no reason to buy it.

I emailed my pvp as I turn Platinum on the last night of the cruise.

4 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said:

Do you mean debarkation day?

Yes I always buy FTTF but if I turn Platinum no reason to buy it.

So then I need to purchase FTTF?

Hi, my check in date is the same as everyone else’s. Shouldn’t it be 2 days earlier? I turn Platinum on the last day of the cruise. I wouldn’t think that would matter. I think that I should email my PVP. Thanks!

3 minutes ago, rodndonna said:

 

I still have them as well, but has to 9 day or longer cruise for the $500 OBC.

My husband had 2 offers for $500 so we put his name first. My offers were only $200 OBC

16 minutes ago, cynt said:

 

 

Are you booking suites to get the $500 OBC?

No they are regular balcony’s. We booked them first week in October. My friend still has the same offer if she wants to book another one.

We booked 2 cruises 3 weeks ago at $500 obc for each cruise. Now we have no good offers. I keep checking the price but if I change it I will loose the obc.

18 minutes ago, grillinchillin said:

Not sure if this is exactly what you need, but it is pretty comprehensive: 

 

• https://freestyletravelers.com/carnival-menus
• https://freestyletravelers.com/blog/carnival-mdr-updated-menus

Cheers!

Thanks! I will check it out! Hard to find as we have 2 six day’s planned for next year!

17 minutes ago, rizkeeper said:

we were very interested in the SUSHI class, my daughter would have LOVED it...we booked in June on the Mardi Gras for N0v 18-25 of the year.  I checked a couple days after I booked and the Sushi class was already sold out...that's silly.  I've checked a few times a week since and it remains "sold out".   

So then yours opened 5 months early, thanks!

4 minutes ago, canes20 said:

What is the question?

Sorry any problems with keys? Etc

28 minutes ago, Butterbean1000 said:

They have to be in the same cabins to board with the priority group.

Yes we have 1 name them listed below our name 

My husband and I will both be turning Platinum during the cruise! We are cruising with another couple, put our names first. We shouldn’t have any problems getting another key. Looking forward to the laundry. Off to check out the other perks.

17 minutes ago, highSeas22 said:

Will it be accurate?who knows

Since they were just changed 2 months ago, maybe they will be the same. 

29 minutes ago, highSeas22 said:

8 months out?

No harm in looking is there? 

26 minutes ago, Earthworm Jim said:

How are the "No Sugar Added" desserts? I see the menu has Key Lime Pie one day, which I enjoy, but it's no sugar added. Which makes it sound like it could be unpleasantly tart with no sugar. Are the "no sugar added" desserts good enough that even people who aren't restricting their sugar would still enjoy them?

Hi, I would ask it as a new topic, you will get more responses!

Hi just booked 6 day Vista for September and 6 day Mardi Gras for June! Trying to find the menus. It’s appreciated! Thanks again!

1 hour ago, Drazil65 said:

Thank you, was it hard with everyone getting ready at the same time? 

 

Suite with nice balcony every time.  Our family (3 of us and DS is college age) have spent many cruises over the years in a suite, the extra space and large balcony works well for our cruising experience (we use our balcony at least 2x a day easily).  

 

That being said, we have always taken advantage of the spa/ gym showers (especially on formal night where I may need extra time to dress etc).  DH and DS actually prefer to go and use the (more times than not they are all empty) showers and get dressed with lots of room and hot water.  Mean while I have the whole bathroom and dressing area in the cabin to shower, dress, makeup or whatever (a glass of wine goes perfect with this) and we all get ready at the same time.  

 

Whatever you decide to do, have a blast!

 

Thank you! Just not sure if I will miss it being just my husband and I in the room!

37 minutes ago, wikoffclan said:

Be aware that the Junior Suites on Valor are not significantly larger than a regular Balcony room (IMHO). There is a larger bathroom with bathtub/shower combo and a small hallway with closets leading to the bathroom. But the "bed" for the 3rd person is a convertible couch that's almost immediately at the end of the bed. A coffee table and small space separates the 2. For a "suite", I was not impressed.

 

Thanks I will watch a different YouTube video!