monkeybone

I had heard the forward suites were nice, except there all don't have a balcony you can sit on. They do have large windows overlooking the bow of the ship, though. Plus, the bedroom is seperate from the rest of the cabin for regular Haven suites.

The H7 was really nice. The balcony is small off the living room but perfect for two the have two wicker chairs and a table.

In the bedroom you have a big window overlooking the bow.

Large bathroom with a nice size tub.

Really nice cabin.

The H7's on 9 and 12 are a little larger. I was on 10.

We just got off the Breakaway, forward facing Haven penthouse, and I completely agree that once you go Haven, you'll never go back.

 

For me, the priority embarkation and disembarkation is worth the price all by itself. Watching the HUGE line of people we were bypassing at both ends of the trip, I could not believe how many people were waiting in those lines!

 

I was not at all impressed with our butler. I doubt he was assigned to only the forward facing suites. I think he was busy up on the Haven courtyard. He didn't even get my simple requests right: keep the room stocked with coffee pods and Splenda.

 

We had breakfast and lunch in the Haven restaurant a couple times late in the week but wasn't impressed. They were the worst meals we had on the ship. I definitely wouldn't pay extra for that perk. The concierge escorted us to reserved seats a couple of times for shows and that was. I've except that they want you to meet them 45 minute before show time high I thought was excessive. One time our concierge found us as we were finishing dinner right before the Cirque de Soleil show and personally escorted us to a sweet front row table. That was pretty cool.

 

Finally, the beds! I don't know if Haven cabins have different beds, but our bed was amazing. It is the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in besides my own. My wife and I really did not want to leave the bed.

 

You won't regret spending the extra money!

 

 

 

 

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Wow I was on the BA in a forward suite H7 8/28.

Our butler was amazing I mean the best! He brought the snacks we asked for everyday and was always checking in on us. Anoop was awesome as well.

We loved the food in the Haven. We only had breakfast there on the last day.

The suite was perfect. Small balcony but we used it almost everyday to have coffee on.

Any updates on the availability of lobster in Teppenyaki? thanks

Just off the BA yesterday. Lobster is available and on the menu at Teppanyaki.

Just off the BA and no problem getting waters from the casino.

I also asked for a few cans of ginger ale to bring to the cabin.

No lobster on the menu in the Haven on the BA. They have a surf and turf with shrimp.

I will try to upload Harriets photos.

No idea why they are so small.

Concerning the food, wasn't there 24 hour room service? Couldn't you pre-order the continental breakfast to be sent to your cabin at anytime you wanted?

Yes we did order coffee and fruit plates they are small, small danishes and cereal.

To the OP, I was on this cruise and agree 100% with your review.

We stayed in an OS and it was so dusty and dirty.

They had nothing planned on the ship with the bad weather in port. Boring.

Also the food was not up to par in the main dining rooms and the buffet. We ate at the Asian place it was ok (very salty) and the steak house also just ok.

The only show we saw was Epic rock that was ok.

Just snagged 2 $500 ones. Get them while you can!

How do you buy them.

Recently went to Cagney's, Moderno, Teppanyaki and La Cucina.

 

I would drop Cagney's. There wasn't really anything special about this restaurant to me.

 

I would put Teppanyaki on your list as I thought it was probably the best meal of the four.

 

Next, I would drop La Cucina but mostly because it was almost a 3 hour meal for us which was annoying. They did still have the oil/dressing for the bread on our sailing a month ago - someone above said they stopped doing that.

3 hours is way too long.

Did they have the three oils with the bread or just one?

And Il Popo, the crazy entrée with the ridiculous name! Chunks of grilled meat hanging from spikes on a sizzling iron torture device and dripping hot spicy grease into the rice and beans below… Can't see them bringing that back, sadly :(

HAHA I remember that!

Maybe something like:

http://www.doscaminos.com/menus-and-food/

Would be great.

The Tex-Mex from years ago was very good. They even had an early bird half price special for awhile. Very well worth it then. Replaced by Moderno's , we like the Tex-Mex better

Safe sailing

LOL Yes I remember that. They had great Tortilla Soup, Sangria, Guacamole and Chips. The entrees were good not just tacos.

They had a Mexican Restaurant on the Dawn years ago, it was great.

I wish they would get rid of Moderno but keep the salad bar and add the Mexican.

I say yes please.

First, I'd move Le Bistro to the location of 5 O'Clock somewhere so it has more space and waterfront seating.

 

Second, I'd add a pool to Spice H20 and get rid of that stupid grotto.

 

Third, I'd make the hallways a little wider and reduce the number of rooms so the ship isn't so crowded.

I agree with all of these. I love H20 on the Epic. The whole ship needs to be wider.

I find the NCL website much better than Carnival and RCCL.

I'm going to 'guess' it's been changed due to confusion with it saying "guest fare" when it's a *free* cruise. They changed it to Admin fee. Why they just didn't change it to NCF, which is basically what it is, I have no idea. NCL is the only cruise line that I'm aware of that when comped one pays a NCF.

 

Harriet

RCCL and Carnival do not charge any fees when it's a casino comped cruise.

All you pay is the port charges. I don't know about other lines.

June has always been the best month for us.

Thanks Monkeybone. I tried to be helpful and made things even more confusing! Not sure what happened, usually I'm not THAT technologically-challenged! :o

LOL No problem :)

Hi all. This is my first Carnival cruise, Do they have a celebration room decoration package with a cake?

If so where do I order it.

Thanks

Here you go:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2353680

Love it. That photo is my new screen saver :)

Thank you for posting the dailies.

Hi Harriet,

 

Wishing you the best health possible, and then some. Sally had alluded to ill health, but didn't go into details (when she visited us at home in Toronto).

 

You know, the Jade sailing for August 6th has a GV. I'm not sure about the promos, but I know somebody will be onboard and in a celebratory mood. ;)

 

 

Stephen

 

 

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That sounds amazing. I have never been on the Jade but I have heard great things.

Just curious, did you get a hug from Sally? because I did and she gives the best hugs in the world! Love her.

I met you once, briefly, Harriet. In that moment, my first impression was that this lady is tough. That's about the top compliment I give people, and it makes me think that if anyone can kick cancer's ass, it's a tough lady like you. I hate hearing your news.

 

 

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So true.