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We went to Cabo about 20 years ago and I know for sure we walked from the pier to Cabo Wabo and back. Granted...we were younger then, and I have no idea what the city is like these days as far as safety goes, but I know we walked it and it wasn’t a big deal at the time. Planning to go back there again in June when we visit!

We booked two cabins directly through Carnival, and the booking for the cabin my kids are staying in (they are 26, 23 and 15) received an offer for an upgrade. We’re cruising in June and got the offer probably a week ago or so. They wanted too much just to go from an inside to OV though ($550) and we said no.

I think it’s the same as with just about anything. If it’s worth it to YOU, that’s really all that matters. I can remember back when the supplemental-cost restaurants were first being added to the ships and people nearly lost their minds saying it wasn’t worth it and that the food in the main restaurants was enough. For those people, I’m sure all was fine. But for those who paid the extra and found value - the same can be said. Nowadays, I see many if not most cruisers pony up for the “premium dining” (as it is now called) options at least once a cruise. 😂

I was going to say that I just purchased FTTF for a cruise on Panorama out of Los Angeles in June and I had questioned Carnival before buying. The whole point is bypassing the normal check-in. process. You show up, use the priority line and then when it’s time to board you board early. Not earlier than anyone, but earlier than you normally might! Sounded good to me, so I bought it!

I have a long time before I need to pack for my Seabourn cruise...although we’re going on a Carnival cruise this summer with our kids. (they range in age from 15 to 26, which is still hard for me to type, but the fact is - they’re the ones who picked the line. We’re just showing up to have fun and pay the bill, and we even convinced our friends to come along.) Even so, I just wanted to chime in that I can understand the trepidation. Traveling has changed, I think. During the years we didn’t cruise, we took some land vacations. Last year, we went to Italy with our best friends (who are cruising with us this summer). First of all, we began planning that trip during the summer after Covid started. It was more of a “something to keep us looking forward” sort of thing at first. Then, it became more real. Even so, I didn’t start packing until the day before we left, and we were to be traveling for three weeks! As much as we try to return to “normal”, the world has changed whether we like it or not (I don’t), but yet I keep forcing myself to get out there and do things. While we were sheltering at home during the height of the pandemic, I can remember having discussions about whether we’d ever get on a cruise ship again. I didn’t think I would. The stories the media shared certainly didn’t help. Here I am though, and honestly - I’m really looking forward to going. I think it took that first trip to make me see that I was okay, and that it was time to enjoy things again, and that I wasn’t a bad person for wanting to go. I hope you have a wonderful trip.

Hi everyone, My husband and I just booked a 10-day cruise on Seabourn this morning - it isn’t until July of 2024 and I have never planned a vacation this far out before, but there’s a first time for everything! It will be our first Seabourn cruise. Funny, back when I last paid attention to cruises, Crystal was the dream cruise line (for me), and Covid wasn’t a thing. Ah well. I’m really looking forward to seeing what Seabourn is like. The peace and quiet compared to the more raucous and crowded ships is VERY appealing at this point in my life. In any case, as I booked today, there was no mention of inclusive airfare. However once I booked and received my booking number, I could go back in to start working on our preferences, shore excursions and that sort of thing. Within that area, there was a section on airfare. Looking up flights and booking aren’t available until 330 days beforehand, so I figure I’ll check out what they offer after that time and go from there.