lola61

1. Price

2. Service

3. Ports of Call

:D

Although we prefer NCL overall, my wife and I will continue to cruise on Carnival for the following 3 reasons:

 

1 - Comedy shows (adult R-rated of course)

2 - Half Moon Cay (paradise on earth)

3 - Cheap prices (good vacation value)

 

What are your top 3 reasons for remaining loyal to Carnival?

Thanks :)

Flying in Fort Lauderdale Sunday afternoon, staying at a friend's house, cruising out of Miami Mon. Which is the best car rental company and can we drop car at the Port of Miami?

Thanks for any suggestion:)

I did see a similar situation. Not the proper documentation, denied boarding :mad:

Have you (or seen someone) not allowed to embark in port due to it being a minor without a parents consent? Situation- parents divorced two kids aged 14 & 17. 17 year old got passport at age 16 with mom going with her to get it. The ex is behind on his child support so HE can not get a passport so will not give consent for passport application nor sign a notarized letter to allow the 14 & 17 year old to travel.

Mom wants to book now due to saving money on cruise with the sales going on while trying to get 14 year old passport and going to court to get consent to travel. But I advised against it until she has all documentation in hand so she doesn't lose all her money if they turn the family away when they go to board.

So, has anyone ever been or seen a family not allowed to travel due to proper documentation? She has had a name change and plans on bringing divorcee decree (nothing in it regarding travel restrictions), BC and name change paperwork. They live in NC if that helps any and will be sailing out of SC. I know they are not little and are teens that can speak up for themselves as to why not having proper documentation (vs a toddler that can't speak for themselves) but I am just very hesitant she will not be able to board and loose all that money!!

Going to be on the Ecstasy 4/914 1:30-10pm. What is there to do? Too short for beach? Any suggestions.

Thanks

Never have had a problem, even getting back at HMC when they saw we were platinum they escorted us to the front of the line.;)

Dress how ever you want!! I don't worry what others think:)

Great review. Going in 2015 on the 8 day cruise.....counting down;)

Save the money, not worth it.

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quote=DSJ28;40820438]Is there a penalty for canceling a cabana rental on HMC? I leave on a 5 day aboard the Fascination tomorrow, and I'm considering canceling if there is no cost to do so.

Dirt Bags :eek: want something for nothing. One time had truly poor service in the dining room, stopped going to MDR and transferred the $$ to our room steward. Only 1 time in 14 cruises!!

So I was reading A thread on here someone complaining about her neighbors and she said when she was in line at guest services 20 people in front of her were canceling there pre paid gratuities .. I m new to cruising Why would people do this ? When we went We had excellent service and provided an extra tip at the end 11.50 a day is hardly enough for all the staff it extends too ? I Have seen this mentioned before as well Do they wait to see if service is up to standard ??? Im just curious :confused:

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601. Elationismyship, Maria & Doug - Cinci OH

602. luvmysox1, Michelle & Jeff - Lake Station, IN

603. MacKenzie Girl plus 1 - Jackson AL

604. CDNseeking heat - Toronto Ontario

605. msolberg, Mark and Diane - Michigan

606. Near the Beach, Charlie,Rhonda & Phillip - Florida

607. Beave8920 - Dave and Barbee - Minden, NV

608. BenjiRodney (Roger)- WV

609. PegNRay Peg and Ray - Illinois

610. Judyzoo , Judy - Miami FL

611. Cruisingcouple2008 - Amy and Austin - Albany, NY

612 lcantwait - Knoxville, TN

613. roxy13 - TXS

614. Breadman54 - John and Christi - Austria, Europe

615. Mandnjim (1 of them ) - Florida

616. Kakraz - Austria, Europe

617. Dutch Diver,JP & Yolanda - Netherlands

618. supercrew1962 stacey and paul - Indianapolis, IN

619. Jeanarch - Oak Grove LA

620. clearwatergirl- Clearwater FL

621. MongoliaBlossom - Louisiana

622. DebJ14 - Bill and Debbie - Texas

623. Hawaii697, Waldorf, MD

624. Oldrailfan, Hiddenite, NC

625. Rusty-Girl, Hiddenite, NC

626. Angie1818, Panama City, FL

627. Tigereye, Montgomery, Al.

628. Riedela, Fayetteville, AR

629. Centurycruiser, Port Orange, FL

630. James in SA, TX

631. Regestd & Dwayne in Olympia, WA

632. Beauty1492 frozen tundra Ohio

633. Cruisingbandmom, Canton, GA

634. Elliair - California

635. Jim & Mieke -Columbus, OH

636 and 637. SteelerCruisers- Myrtle Beach, SC

638 and 639. Smiling Cruiser and Joe

640 and 641 Ocean Dancer & DH, Delaware

642 and 643 ocs1985, Bobby & Dianne- Southside,Al.

644 Lady N Red Paulla Laurinburg,N

645. & 646. Cruise2062 & DH - West Virginia

647. ourfamilylovescruising Deanna and Mike Palmetto, FL

648 Deb Brown - Winter Haven, F

649 &650. dotshub- Larry & Dot, Tampa, FL

651 shayesship - Steve Hayes, Orlando, FL

652 Beth Hayes, Orlando, FL

653. Kristi and DH, SC

654. beachbum6264 Middle Tennessee

655. moxie99 & hubby - Maine

656. Jerome & Toni - Chittenden, Vermont

657 and 658 Wayne and Shawn Orlando

659 Jiggs - USA

660. Isa and Ray - Miami Florida

661 & 662 - Realmccoy- bob and stacey -Fullerton CA

663. Leo Tenorio - Spanish Fort AlaBAMA

664 & 665 Jake & Laura UP Michigan

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If I have the Cheers program and want to buy a bucket of beers they are 20% off and do not count toward the 15 drink limit. Right?

Correct, but if you get the right server they will get you a bucket of beer, they then swipe your card every 5-10 min. Did this for us on the Breeze :)

Used cheers on our Breeze cruise and I had no problem getting a drink for my hubby & me or vice versa at the bars, just needed the 2 cards. The service was awesome, we tipped a dollar here and there. It was great !!

We saw dogs and cats while we were there. Not a nuisance at all, one dog swam with us and followed us on the beach, he was adorable:D. Saw some cats at Margaritaville we shared our lunch with them, the waiter said the staff looks out for them. Glad to know that we can make a donation when we visit next month.

Thanks for the review, can't wait to hear more about it:D

Great review and pictures, thank you for taking the time to do all of this. January 13th can't come quick enough :D

We never say never :p

Love Love the review, waiting for more:p

Thanks for starting this thread. I can't wait to read more about the Breeze, my cruise can't come soon enough :D After all the menus off to the gym :eek:

Local Bar over Jack's, we went there and Jack himself was there and well was a jerk :eek:, walked to the Local Bar and they were very friendly and food and drinks were very reasonable. There was a guy there offering tours $10 per person we didn't do it but another couple did said it was ok. We sat and drank beers and enjoyed the view.:) . Going there on the Breeze in January the Local Bar will get all my $$$$$.

I have been on three cruises so far and I always bought the travel insurance. It was anywhere between 140(for DH and I, 7 day long cruise)~ 200 range. (They charge certain percentage of the total cruise cost).

 

We are in our early 30's, very healthy and eat healthy, we are like the work out 6 times a week type people. Both DH and I never had any issues with our health, maybe catch cold once a year??

 

But I still bought the travel insurance just in case something goes wrong and if we get hurt, it can cost a lot.

 

The sum of insurance cost added up to more than 500 for just last 3 cruises...and I am starting to wonder if I should skip this time.

 

I wanted to hear from all of you what you do with travel insurances, if you all get it or not..... If you think it is worth it....

 

Please share your thoughts with me! Many thanks in advance for your replies!

We always do insurance. I am a nurse and take care of healthly people everyday who have gallbladder, appendix or kidney stone issues, many who were going or have been on vacation. Insurance well worth it when you need it.

Went to Jack's Shack and the Local Bar (which was the best) cheap drinks and food, there was a guy there offering island tours for $10 a person, didn't do it but some other people did said it was ok it is just past Margaritaville. The drinks and food are MV are very expensive!! Not much else to do unless you do an excursion.

Lola, don't be sad. Be happy for the folks who are lucky to have a beautiful and amazing canine hero in their lives. I'm one of them and I'm proud of it.

 

When you see someone walking or wheeling with a Working Dog, smile and enjoy watching the "dance" that they do together as a team....it's remarkable; it's purity of heart and soul.

 

Thanks for reading and opening-up yourselves to listen.

I am sad for people who are so judgemental. I am very happy for the people who have amazing canines, I have 2 loyal labs that give me the most joy. I wish people would MYOB :)

Wow, I am very sad after reading this thread. I guess, whose business is it that someone needs a service dog for WHAT ever reason. Who are we to judge?? :confused: I try never to guess what someone may need. SAD :(

Dunn River falls for sure.;)