ladygal4.4

You said that you "turned gold". On my 5th day of my next cruise(it's an 8 day cruise) I will be gold eligible. Will they promote me early, or do I have to schedule another whole cruise before I get my official gold status

Yep, you can't control the weather. Plan on a cruise, get travel insurance, be flexible, and have a good time

We did this cruise as our 10th anniversary, and the boat felt really small. She wasn't joking when the OP said find your table and save it, while someone else gets food. There isn't much seating on the lido area shade or sun.

Our drive is 10 hours to Florida from TN. with the kids, it's just too expensive to fly

Sadly, nothing. The port is isolated by freeways and they don't allow foot traffic to get on it.

*sniff* the upsell fairy has never visited me [emoji22] I've been on a low deck, and really liked it. It was so nice being close to the gangplank after excursions, and we like to leave the boat early for debarkation, so we didn't fight the elevators as much. Also, I love watching the waves, sunrises/sunsets etc.

Try for a ship that has the 2.0 upgrades. The water park, Hasbro game show, and updated sky course would be good. So like the Dream, Breeze, Vista(next year) Sunshine etc..

Something good I hope! That was the tiniest, cramped feeling ship I've ever been on...Even my husband doesn't want to ever use that boat again. The sea days seemed suffocating, and lunch on the lido didn't have adequate seating

I just use a PVP to make our room reservation, it's soooooo much easier getting adjoining cabins than fighting with the computer system. After that, I make changes etc however I want. And I never use the same PVP twice, I just call the 800# and talk with whoever

We take iPads and iPhones and leave them in the room. If the kids left them on a bed, they're always nicely put on a desk or counter when we return. No issues or problems. Plus with the iCloud locking system, unless you know the password, the iPad is worthless

I've only done Caribbean cruises, but after this review, I'm totally rethinking Canada. So beautiful!

Just read the updated policy on Carnival website regarding beverages...

 

 

 

When they say "no bottles" do they mean glass bottles?? Can you bring coke in the plastic bottles? I hate canned soda... just checking...

 

 

 

Thanks...

No plastic or glass bottles. Cans or cartons only. And you're limited to a 12 pack per person.

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The "balcony virgins" made me laugh! I can't wait for my next cruise because it's our first balcony too! My husband loves to go off and find a quiet place to read....2 hours later I'm like "where in the world did he go?" He always finds the most obscure shaded place on the boat. :)

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I'm glad they were able to resolve the problem. But why are they doing something about it preventively?? Obviously this wasn't the first cruise for the first time it's ever happened. Unless you have a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, that room is worthless.

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Very long, but RCCL will only let you use the gift certificates when booking a NEW cruise.

 

Nowhere as good a Carnival's rules

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions

 

The certificate can be used only for Royal Caribbean International services in accordance with terms and conditions outlined below. Certificates must be redeemed directly through Royal Caribbean International for the U.S. dollar value as outlined on the face of the certificate. Certificates can be used in multiples and can be used to supplement cash payment or credit card.

 

 

 

1. Travel agents, agencies or any other travel intermediary service cannot be used in conjunction with this certificate.

 

 

 

2. Deposit required at time of booking. Upon receipt of certificate any overpayment of booking will be refunded up to the amount of the required deposit applied.

 

 

 

3. All reservations are subject to availability. This certificate is valid for all ships, departures and stateroom categories.

 

 

 

4. To make reservations, call Royal Caribbean International at 877-912-7225. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

 

 

5. Please reference that you are using a DR561 certificate when making your reservation.

 

 

 

6. Upon making your reservation, certificates must be forwarded to:

 

 

 

EXPRESS MAIL:

 

 

 

Royal Caribbean International

 

 

 

Attn: Accounting Department

 

 

 

1050 Caribbean Way

 

 

 

Miami, Florida 33132

 

 

 

7. Standard deposit and final payment policy applies.

 

 

 

8. Once a reservation has been made with a certificate, standard cancellation policies apply. This certificate will not be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed.

 

 

 

9. This certificate is non-refundable and non-transferable.

 

 

 

10. Certificate cannot be applied to existing reservations and can only be used towards a new cruise booking.

 

 

 

11. This certificate cannot be applied to ship-board credit, excursions, or gratuities.

 

 

 

12. Optional trip insurance is available and recommended.

 

 

 

13. Tax liability is the responsibility of the certificate user.

 

 

 

14. Certificate is in US dollars and not redeemable for cash. No refund will be given if certificate value exceeds the total value of the cruise vacation.

I'm glad carnival is easier! I already checked and they will let me pay with a gift card!!

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The cloud 9 spa rooms have more spa perks than a suite, just not priority boarding.

The western has more history, like the ancient ruins. The east has prettier mountains and views. Both beaches are about the same. Beautiful and clear waters. Shopping is mostly the same in all the ports.

Suggestions for port activities for kids - 5 and 7. They don't know how to swim, but love playing in the ocean. So I would need a soft sand beach, but something with shade. We are very fair-skinned and I don't want my kids burnt. Preferably, something close to the cruise ship port

So, basically you are just making something up without having any facts about what really happened?! this is how unfounded rumors are started!!

 

Pat

I'm waiting for the poor people who started this post to update. 82 posts later, and no one really knows anything. I really hope they got the issues resolved and had a great vacation

I don't have your answer, but what do you do if you eat on land at a restaurant? Do people ask the cooks what's safe to eat?:confused:

Yes! Because one little mishap or cross-contamination means I am extremely sick for 3 days.

Also, the gfree bread is quite good. It's kinda like a cornbread flavor, but it's served warm. And, if you eat brunch in the dining room, go ahead and preorder that as well. I really loved the gfree French toast and the eggs Benedict! (Ok loved, may not be a strong enough word, they were AMAZING!!!!).

Also for dinner, most of the fruit cold soups are safe. I "think" there was a potato soup, but I can't remember. And if there is a pasta dish that you really like, ask to see if you can substitute their corn based pasta instead. I usually ask to have it over cooked, because al-dente gfree pasta is crunchy

I have celiac, so I have to be extremely careful and I havent gotten sick once on a cruise!

Love it!!!!! The only night it's difficult is the first one, so plan on eating a basic meal...like meat/potatoes/veggies. But tell the hostess, and they will come to the table with the next day's menu and you will preorder. They will have the list of what has wheat and what doesn't. Some meals can be made gfree, some will have things left off (like the onion ring for the steak), and others you'll just substitute out. But the gluten free melting cake is to DIE FOR!!!!!

That's the suggested weight, it's not like the airlines at all. I wouldn't go crazy and put 100 lbs in there, but they aren't going to go crazy for a couple of lbs.

Taco salad - all my favorite items at blue iguana but without the bread. Simple I know, but it is very enjoyable since I can't eat anything with wheat/flour in it