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Can someone confirm or deny that they include water floats in the cabana for Carnival? If not how much does it cost to rent?

I believe everything is at least a 10 min ride though? From what I've heard the port is in an industrial area and not much right there

my wife called grand lucayan. They stopped day passes for summer b/c it was too busy. But they said they'll start again in about 2 weeks.

what did you do in freeport? WOndering if Grand Lucayan offered passes.

Someone posted elsewhere they are no longer offering these. Can anyone confirm/deny this? Changes our plans dramatically for Sept. 13.

Thanks

When I was there last year I never saw a single child

Mind if I ask what month you sailed? Someone who just came off said there were kids there all the time. Again I terribly mind, but WAS looking forward to an adults only and therefore less crowded pool/lounge area.

where can I find a copy of the menus for the sept 13 cruise?

A quick search didn't find an answer to this specific question for this ship so I figured I'd start a thread for input. What has peoples recent experiences been on the pride serenity deck? I know by the book it's adults only, but I'm hearing they really don't follow that. Cruising Sept 13, and wondering if they're more lax during kids summer, but apply when they go back to school? not that I mind kids at all, just wondering if Serenity, if truely adults only, might be less crowded. TIA.

Since when are they not offering day passes at grand lucayan?

jacmo - what 4K did you have? We will be in 4148. I switched from 4123 because we were worried about the smoke from below.

We have 4123 in sept and my wife had that concern. But I haven't read any complaints. Anyone?

Any chance someone can tell me who the CD for Pride out of Baltimore on Sept 13?

following. Have never been but will be in freeport in September. I believe most carnival excursions take you to Taino beach, but i could be wrong.

Following. Im on the pride in sept and last I checked they offered it. But that excursion also had a perfume tour and shopping, no interest for me

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From what I can tell, GL is probably a bit nicer, but a bit more expensive for a pass? But that includes towels and chairs whereas they are are rentals at junkanoo? Taxi ride costs about the same to/from?

There is only one outlet by the vanity area for plugging in your electronics. We use a 3-outlet travel outlet by Belkin.

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-3-Outlet-Charger-Protector-Charging/dp/B0015DYMVO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1423774181&sr=8-7&keywords=power+outlets

 

We'll be on the pride in Sept, and based on what I've read, these were the most highly recommended power strips. Actually bought two to bring along. Nice and small. No cord to get tangled, and has USB outlets as well.

Also, some ships have category 4k. We just booked one b/c we're told it's a good deal. Basically an oceanview with french doors that you can open. But no balcony (although they are setup inside like a balcony). The drawback is the view is obstructed b/c it's behind lifeboats. If you grab one early enough, try to pick one between life boats. then you get some view. For us it was only $50 than an interior b/c we booked so far in advance.

Thanks for the review, this was great!

 

When I was on the Pride in February much of the art had been defaced. An example is that someone had scratched the nipples off of any art applicable. Did you notice any of this? I was wondering if it was fixed in drydock.

Nipple scratching, eh? Well, some people are into that kind of action.

My first reply to your review, but ive enjoyed it incredibly. Congrats and i must say that might be one of the gutsiest proposals ive heard of. I wouldve fumblex the ring for sure! cheers to you both

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What is it like driving and parking at the port? I am only a couple hours away, so i'm planning on driving in the day of my cruise. Is there a line to wait in if they're not ready to take cars yet? Or is there some place close by to the port that we could drive to and wait? I plan on being there early. Any suggestions on what time I should try to be there by?

I'll be cruising out of baltimore in sept. And please someone tell me if any of the info I've found is off base. But a train for us, from Philly would be at least $80 each way. And I figure a taxi from the station would be another $20. We've called shuttle services and most are in the $300 range, one way. So we've determined our cheapest option is driving and parking. Figured $20-30 for gas roundtrip. And I believe the two tolls are the bridge and the MD/DE border. Both $4 each way for a total of 16. Parking at the pier I've heard is quite easy and close to the ship. It's $15 a day. So it would be around $140-150 total to drive down and park, including gas and tolls.

Wonder if you can answer two simple questions for me? On your cruise when were the formal nights? And do they do a sail away party? If so when does that start. Yes, it's probably on here somewhere but I can't seem to find a recent answer. Thanks in advance.

Cheap beer, but anything good? Some pliny or heady topper perhaps? Ha ha

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Where can I find a list of who the operators are for the cruiseline sponsored excursions? I've read about booking your own, etc. but some ports seem rather small, and the operators I find have similar excursions with very similar descriptions. Makes me think maybe they are the same operator.

I'd be interested to hear about this. Looking forward to your comments.

Following. I have not been on the Pride yet, but will in Sept. I believe the Grandeur's sister ship in is the Rhapsody, and I've been on that ship. So I'm hoping the hear what I'm in store for.

jumping on an older post here, does anyone know if it's cheaper to buy the sweets/candies etc on board at cherry on top or through the fun shops?