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I'd let him know the rules and offer to buy a pair of cheap khakis (don't spend much if he won't wear them anywhere else), but I'd give him the alternative of eating on Lido by himself if he does choose jeans and gets turned away. That way, it's still his decision.

Honestly, at his age, I'd worry about and focus on other things. Dress codes are just kind of silly, in my opinion. Guidelines are a much better thing.

Admittedly, I'm a rebel about dress codes. I'm a lawyer and I almost never wear a suit. :)

I bought this Travelon. It is big enough for my beach towel and a water bottle, but it also becomes a crossbody or a backpack. It's probably too big for your needs, but I love Travelon so much for excursions.

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I like Baggalini a lot, but more for running around town. It would be hard to slash through my Travelon and steal anything. My Baggalini is thin and non-water resistant and could be ripped right off my shoulder.

I live in Baton Rouge (Louisiana) and drive to New Orleans day of. I don't like driving to New Orleans because I've once had a flat AND took a wrong turn, making an hour and a half (max) trip seven hours.

But I have back-up in place. I could leave a broken car and have my parents get it. I know alternate routes and have GPS now. (Didn't back in the early 90s in my back-up car.)

Do you have alternate routes? Back-up plans?

If so, go for it!

If the roads might close due to snow or something, get a hotel.

Maybe it's the nature of the Carnival Dream (my only recent cruise experience) with its tiny pools, but not only were there usually chairs (in the middle of June/July), but why in the world would anyone without a kid in the pool want that spot. There are so many better spots for chairs around the ship!

Thank you so much.

Our honeymoon 20 years ago was our first cruise, and this cruise is a celebration of our 20th anniversary. However, we couldn't travel on the actual anniversary, so I just got to note it. :)

I never breastfed on a cruise, but I've cruised and I've breastfed.

I would think that it is to hot to truly cover the baby/breast completely in the Caribbean. I breastfed in Louisiana, and while I'm very prudish about showing my body (like always wear a swim skirt prudish), sometimes I just couldn't cover my baby or he would sweat and get too hot, especially after 6 months old. (And babies must to 6 months to go on Carnival, right?)

I also think it would be very difficult to always go back to your cabin. Cruise ships are HUGE and a baby screaming all the way would probably make you leak and disturb others. You won't want that. I think some people who say "just go back to your cabin" don't understand the biological reality.

There are lots of little private nooks to use other than your cabin, if you want privacy. But, honestly, you don't need to hide. Most crew aren't American, and we Americans are the ones with hang-ups about this.

Just feed the baby, however you would otherwise feed the baby and wherever it's appropriate to eat. If someone is rude, say "bless your heart" and smile. It'll confuse them!

:)

I'm directionally challenged to and remembered nothing near the port. But that's close enough to the Riverwalk for me to walk, if they'll take my bags early.

I'm from the area (though not New Orleans itself), so I'm used to the 100% humidity! :)

If I don't check in until 10:30 - 11 (my assigned time) can I still drop bags to the porters earlier (say 9 a.m.)? And is there someplace I could then walk to to buy some coffee and view the river?

(I posted about coffee in NOLA group, too, but figured this is more a Carnival question.)

Sadly, I live only 45 minutes from New Orleans but still get lost in the city. Is the port by the Riverwalk Mall?

My husband and I are parking at Fulton and have a 10:30 - 11 staggered check-in with Carnival.

Do any of the shuttles run earlier from Fulton (say, 9 a.m.)?

And is there a place in walking distance of the port where we can sit and sip coffee if we want and get there before 10:30?

Can I buy the $5 and upload videos or photos through my Facebook Messenger or Facebook App? I know I can't Skype back and forth with the $5 one, but I don't see any limits on video uploads. It would really help my kid to see us talk, since he's a new reader and will be at Grandma's.

If I need a bigger package, I'll get it, but we don't plan to call, Skype, or e-mail at all.

We definitely got an excursion discount on Carnival within a few days of our booking. (We paid in full for the booking because we booked late, so no deposit.)

I haven't seen discounts on anything else.

I'm from near New Orleans. I find all seafood on cruises way too bland!

But we can get fresh anything (or just about) anytime here, so I focus on steaks and stuff on cruises.

I am such a lightweight. A mixed drink if we go to a comedy show, a frozen concoction about twice per cruise, and MAYBE a spiked coffee once for dinner.

I usually buy a coke at dinner, but otherwise drink water. (Bubbles would be a waste for me. And OBVIOUSLY Cheers would.)

The sad part? Any of you seeing me after my tiny drink will think I've bee drinking all day! :)

On ship, I wear one. I am quite jealous of all these guys with pockets - and hope women's clothing catches up soon - but for now it's hard to find shorts with a good pocket. And I'm sure not carrying a purse everywhere or following my husband around like a little chickadee.

Off ship, I wear it under my clothes. If my backpack gets stolen, they will score an old beach towel, a cheap water bottle, and some sunscreen. Maybe a bit of cash. But I'll get back on ship, with my license and S&S card.

Because I've been to New Orleans a thousand times, and in July, it's hotter than fire and smellier than the 1700's. Better on the ship than off!

Oh no. We go on the Dream in 33 days!

That's excellent news.

I went on the Dream two years ago, but had my kids with me and didn't work out. This time, I plan to!

Other than walking, what are the workout options on the Dream? Classes? Equipment?

How much do they cost?

Most of our excursions have lockers available for a small charge, but one in particular sounds wet the whole time - waverunners with snorkeling.

What do you bring with you on wet, moving excursions like that?

I'm thinking my ID/S&S, sunglasses and cotton hat that are secured with straps, swimsuit on with little shorts and a tank over it, and cash for tips. How would I possibly bring a camera?

Lunch available on Embarkation Day in dining room?

What movies were playing?

Any entertainment you particularly recommend?

On Embarkation Day on the Dream, can we expect to get lunch in the dining room? If not, we plan to get pasta, but we were wondering if either dining room will be open.

I don't know the answer, but I know the Dream has a full lap around the ship that you can run!

That was such a lovely review. I've been on the Dream before and you certainly captured the experience.

I find that bit of waiting a lovely time to start reading a novel. :)

Honestly, I'm so excited then that the time just flies. And the NOLA port is very efficient.

I am planning to purchase the $25 a week ($5 a day) internet package to keep up with my kids at home. The youngest is 7 and struggles with reading.

If I do a video on my phone and upload it on the Facebook app (something I do all the time on my wifi at home), will the ship let me do that? Or it is limited to non-photo/non-video uploads?