I Luv Crusin

1) What all does the Mariner Early Booking bonus include?

2) Which side of the ship is best to book?

3) Is it worth flying in and out with a few days on each end?

Thanks for your help!

Lesley

I am disappointed that there is only a Red and Gold and one Gala night on the Caribbean Celebration on 21 Dec. 2024.  I thought that there would be at least 3.  My 20's dress will need to wait for a TA I guess!

On 11/15/2023 at 3:59 PM, ProgRockCruiser said:

I believe JH noted that while GS doesn't give the card decks away any more, you can get them at the Casino.  

And I just gave away two sets of Carnival Playing Cards on my last Journey,  

My husband and I are flying into Orlando on Wednesday for a Saturday Cruise.  We are picking up a car at the airport and dropping it at their port location.  Has anyone done this?  The message says that they have free transportation to the port every 25/30 minutes.  We have a 10am check-in for our cruise and wonder what time we should drop the car to make it there.  

I was wondering about your experience.

TIA!

16 hours ago, BasicSailor said:

Pride dry dock wish list

Newer ship 😏

Nope.  A newer ship would be a bigger ship and wouldn't be able to sail out of Baltimore or Tampa.

1 hour ago, teknoge3k said:

 

Can you do a screenshot of this? I just searched his FB page and am not finding anything stating this.

I never seem to find anything of note on John's page.  I'm convinced that someone feeds him the most outlandish comments and questions.

On 1/16/2023 at 5:09 AM, IB2 said:

No.  And they're not really large enough.

It looks between a twin and a double bed.

2 hours ago, ExArkie said:

Could be even worse - the westbound December 2022 crossing had an issue with the tides coming into New York, according to the captain. He said our estimated time under the Verrazano bridge was 3:30 AM, with the Statue of Liberty coming up shortly thereafter. Decided not to get up for this particular experience (our sixth crossing on QM2).

 

I was awakened around 3:30 AM, most likely by the change in noises coming from the ship, glanced out the window to see where we were in relation to the bridge and noted that we were pulling up to the Brooklyn dock. Probably would have had to be out at around 2 AM or so for the bridge.

I think that often ships get in much earlier than advertised.  After all they have to get all that luggage off and supplies on!

1 hour ago, 3rdGenCunarder said:

 

Sorry, the OBC is the same no matter how many shares over 100 you have. I've never seen a form. I just fax or email a cover note and copy of the proof of ownership. 

Yes, that's what I've experienced.  She said that someone at Cunard told her that but I thought she was mistaken, although hoped otherwise.  I attached the form that Cunard uses.

ShareholderForm.pdf

I just booked the Caribbean Celebration for 12/22/2024.  My travel agent sent me Cunard's form to request OBC and it says to do it with in 6 months of sailing and no later than 2 weeks before sailing.

I know with my 200 shares that I get only one benefit, at least on HAL and Carnival but my TA thought I'd get double.  I don't think so but am I wrong?

15 hours ago, I Luv Crusin said:

I "think" we are doing the QM2 for the holidays, 12/22/2024 for 12 nights Caribbean.  I hope the only thing we'll miss over a TA are the dogs.  This will tick 4 items off my wishlist. 1) QM2 herself, 2) Holiday Cruise, 3) St. Lucia, 4) Barbados. 

 

I post once we decide and put a deposit down.  My travel agent is holding it until we can discuss it.

AND we did it!  AND we will see the statue of Liberty too! And not at 5am in the morning!

I "think" we are doing the QM2 for the holidays, 12/22/2024 for 12 nights Caribbean.  I hope the only thing we'll miss over a TA are the dogs.  This will tick 4 items off my wishlist. 1) QM2 herself, 2) Holiday Cruise, 3) St. Lucia, 4) Barbados. 

I post once we decide and put a deposit down.  My travel agent is holding it until we can discuss it.

We booked the Baltic Jewels and TA on Sept 28, 2024.  It's our retirement cruise and hits some bucket list places on our list.  On the Rotterdam.

29 days, whatever will I do with myself!?

4 hours ago, AKJonesy said:

When sailing on Rotterdam, it's important to get a stateroom pretty far away.  I thought we'd be safe from Music walk with our last cruise on RD, but the boom boom boom of the music was still heard.  It was not enough to drive us nuts, but I made note that next time on RD, we need to get a stateroom even further away.  

Where were you?  What deck?

2 minutes ago, BklynBoy8 said:

 

Seen on the Dress Code - Theme Calendar 2023 that CC Member Bluemarble is posting for the QM2 it shows October 22 2023 to November 15 2023 Refit.

 

He must have some insight of activity taking place to the QM2...

Thank you!  Since I've been wanting to go on a TA forever, do you think I'd be happy to experience the British Isle on QM2 instead?  

With the schedules out for the Queen Mary II in 2024 and all the comments I've read about how she needs a facelift, was a drydock scheduled?  And if so, what will be done?

I wanted to do a TA from Southampton to NYC but now think we may do the British Isles cruise.  I just hope we can get a taste of what a TA would be.

Thanks!

Did you see the Ice Show?  I follow one of the young lady's on YouTube.

We went last August.  It was wonderful but unless you have covered seats make sure you have good raingear.  Umbrellas are not allowed.  We were soaked to the skin even with raincoats and they don't cancel for rain.  

I would go again!

9 hours ago, PORT ROYAL said:

Snorkelling from beach is very poor.

For first visit, take an island tour.  There are many available but Annie’s would be a good fit.

https://anniescaribbeantours.com

Next visit take a Catamaran sail/snorkel to Nevis with lunch and drinks included 

Then, on subsequent visit spend the day at the botanical Gardens. (Don’t forget the  free rum tasting which is hidden away at the back of the “shop”)

From then on, take a genteel cruisers day pass at the Marriott.  No T’erds

But, if wishing a more lively beach vibe, the Discovery Beach Bar.  No T’erds.

 

 

Thanks for this info.  

24 minutes ago, hmsvictory777 said:

Yes, if you are not in Excel Class you can buy a week or day pass.  It's available on Mardi Gras and Celebration, basically an upgraded version of the Serenity Area with private cabanas.  

Any idea how you can buy a pass and the cost?

What is Loft 19?  Can you buy passes to it?

On 8/23/2022 at 3:47 PM, kwokpot said:

I'm happy for you that you enjoyed your meals on the Pride. Having said that I can very honestly say with 100% confidence that the food was not as good as other Carnival ships, much less other cruiselines. 

I was on the Pride for 31 days from the middle of May to middle of June. Just two weeks prior to boarding the Pride I was on the Mardi Gras for 14 days. And 7 weeks prior to the Mardi Gras I was on the Celebrity Reflection for 9 days. Overall the Mardi Gras prepared the food to a much higher standard than the Pride. And the food overall on the Celebrity Reflection was to the standard of the steakhouse on the Pride, or Rudi's on the Mardi Gras. 

I think it may have improved over summer.  My TA was on the beginning of July and said that the food was as good as in a prison, not sure how he knows!  BUT we were on August 12 and it was fine!  I don't expect gourmet food on Carnival but just GOOD food!

We have hung out at the beach near the port and did a full island tour-a couple times.  What should we do now?  For 2, mid-60's?

Thanks!

My husband and I are mid-60's and have never been to St. Kitts.  We like snorkeling but I am not a strong snorkeler.  We usually like to do a mixed tour our first time visiting an island, that includes sightseeing and water.

Any suggestions?

Lesley

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