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4 hours ago, mamaboss said:

Sorry! One more question please. How do I find the flights I booked in my booking? I went thru the website many times and I just dont see it. Thanks

I use Fly to Fun, since I fly from the midwest in winter.  I do not see it in planner either.  You can see your flight details in the cabin confirmation you were sent by looking at the attachment on that email.

8 hours ago, tidecat said:

Every other ship not based in Australia will be back in service by March, so if Horizon is still unavailable, those sailings would likely just be canceled - I suppose if Carnival got desperate they could move the Spirit and Splendor to the Caribbean, but even the amount of time it would take to move them from Dubai to Miami would likely be prohibitive - and that's assuming the ships don't need work themselves after being out of service for two years.

I would not cry if my February Horizon cruise got moved to the Splendor.  🙂  I adore that ship.  Of course my first ever cruise was on her so she holds a special place in my heart and I am bummed that she doesn't sail out of the US anymore.

On 6/15/2021 at 9:57 AM, Jthomasou said:

So on the Mardi Gras half of the specialty dining you can not make reservations.  
 

My theory is they are going to use those dining options as free dining that passengers will rotate thru to create more distancing when dining.  
 

So Emeril, JiJi, and Capitan would be free dining in my theory. Steakhouse, Bonsai, Seafood pay dining. 

a few pay options will be available for a limited time, see linked topic.  🙂

23 hours ago, jfaaborg said:

They will keep raising the price until it is not worth it. Disney and others do the same thing. It is supply and demand.

 I'm anxious to see what they will be for 2022 & 2023, I keep stalking my bookings for it.  I have  a 8 day Horizon, a 5 day Valor and a 7 Panorama upcoming 2022-2023 and will grab it when I see it.  I like to be able to get into cabin as soon as I board and the shorter lines at guest services.  I am still willing to pay the current prices, but don't know if that will hold if they go up too much more.

On 5/29/2021 at 9:53 AM, cruisingguy007 said:

 

What is the new price now? 

Depends on length, ship and type of cruise:

1 hour ago, Moosevilleco said:

Hi - does anyone know the status of Margaritaville?  I know they only open when the ships are in port and of course that hasn't happened for quite awhile.  We are hoping our ship sails Jan 1, 2022 (Carnival Freedom).  In the past, we always booked a poolside cabana, but they are not showing as an option in the Carnival excursions.  I am hoping if the ships start sailing this option will show up.  Just curious if anyone has any additional information?

I have found with cabana rentals, I don't see them listed in the excursions but if I google them say by saying Cabana, *the port* and carnival, I find a link that is carnival cruises and then book into that way.  I don't remember which port on last cruise had Cabanas but they never showed in the excursions and I booked that way.  I also found one for my cruise next Feb, which I haven't booked yet, but found it that way and then put in my cart as a saved item.

6 minutes ago, Bases5 said:

To answer your question, soda's and coffee the answer is yes,  We didn't try the milkshake so I'm not sure but I would think so..  

 I do agree with the other poster unless you are going to buy more than $500 cruise cash I wouldn't limit my buy to bar cash only.  Cruise cash buys everything.

The only reason we had bar cash it was given as a gift.

Thank you.  I already have the limit purchased in cruise cash to cover the Steakhouse, Chef's table and casino and maybe bingo!  🙂  Plus $50 OBC.

We sail Jan 4 for 8 Magic-cal days.  I thought about getting Cheers but DH doesn't drink alcohol and I don't want to worry about the bar tab so bar cash maximum it is!

If I purchase bar cash will sodas, specialty coffee and shakes be charged against it or only drinks with alcohol?

I already know if it's not all used what is left is not refundable.  This is my way of budgeting and do not need opinions on that.  The answer will make my decision on how much to purchase.

Thank you!

so I have come to the conclusion that I was crazy for considering the cheers package in my situation.

After taking pen to paper I will be purchasing $300 in bar cash (already have 500 in cruise cash for steak house, chef's table and casino) and make sure we have an extra 300 available on a. Card if needed.

Thank you everyone for your response.  I did consider the suggestion to  start each day with 3 Bellinis and go from there.

I have decided to get the cheers package for our upcoming 8 night cruise.  My husband is a non drinker. 

Has anyone gotten cheers for two when one doesn't drink?  If so did you feel you came close to breaking even? Or was the peace of mind having drinks already budgeted and paid for worth it?

I do not want to worry about keeping track of my budget.   I want to try some new drinks and don't want to feel wasteful if I don't like something.  I also love specialty coffees and mineral waters.

My husband does drink a little soda and would also drink some shakes and maybe a Powerade or two.

So am I Crazy?  I am thinking with his non alcohol beverages, if I request high end pours in my cocktails, coffees, sparkling waters in the mdr and bottled water through out each day I may come close to breaking even or within at least a couple hundred dollars.  Up to $200 seems reasonable to me for peace of mind.

It only shows on day 1 because that is when it is"delivered"

On 11/19/2019 at 2:46 PM, summer_girl said:

Thanks for posting...I was wondering about doing my bulletproof coffee on the ship but wasnt sure about available blenders etc. 

I purchased a travel milk frother from Amazon.   Milk Frother Handheld, Travel... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FB63V3R?

Allstate drivewise.  I do not have that insurance but still earn points to use for discounted cards.

Looking forward to your posts.  We sail on her in January,

Looking forward to your review.  We are sailing Jan 2020 deck 12 cloud 9 balcony, doing Steakhouse and Chefs Table. Does the Steakhouse offer steak tartar, it's DH's favorite?

11 hours ago, ishap said:

 

My PVP has his own private Facebook group that he invites his clients to.  In that group he posts specials, new sailings, etc.  While I have never asked him to call me for last minute cruises, I would have to assume they have a lot of clients and don't always remember which cruises to call you about.

mine too and he is very responsive to messenger text and emails.  Love him!

I decided to do this for our Jan. 2020 cruise.  so far price is close to 200 less than I'm finding on my own.  if I do find flights on my own I can cancel it before final payment.  that's a win for me.  one piece of advice. we are going into FFL the night before.  My PCP priced it day before and day of.  Day of was cheaper and put us on the same flight that we would have booking the night before.  🙂

Looking forward to the more to come.  We will be on the same itinerary January 2020.  My DH and I will be on deck 12 in a spa balcony, we will be traveling with another couple they will be staying in a cove balcony.  I am very anxious to see their cove balcony as I am considering one for our next cruise.  🙂 

On 4/15/2019 at 2:49 PM, brookeq said:

Hi Everyone.  We are finally settled back into our normal routine after our week cruise on the Carnival Magic...

 

 

Thank you for the great review.  we are on Magic January of 2020.  Different itinerary but loved learning more about the ship.

 

 

8 hours ago, Sersee said:

I should probably expand on my hotel snobbery. Motel 8 definitely not happening.  But I just Like shiny ,new and pretty. I like Renaissance and Marriots.  I like some Hilton’s. I’m a deluxe resort person at Disney. I will stay at a Hampton if it’s very clean.I think I am more about being updated and clean. I’m ok if the cruise is not dated  or dirty. I’m definitely looking  for a 7 night and not a party cruise 

As another hotel snob to another (I am a Marriott associate of 17+ years) we loved Carnival.  we went on our first cruise on a carnival ship.  2nd on NCL.  I can not speak to Royal.  our 3rd is booked for January on Magic. I prefer carnival hands down between the two I've been on be because of the crew (both were updated and clean in fact NCL was on a new ship).  The carnival crew were friendlier and much more accommodating.  they truly seemed happy we were aboard, while on NCL the atmosphere was more they couldn't  wait to get the cruise over and get on to the next. (if that makes sense)  with that said I have heard carnival=party so I didn't sail spring break or in the summer and did not have that impression. 

We just got home from the 12/15 sailing

so... I debated about posting my experience about eating at the Haven.  Decided to go ahead and do so as it proves attitude is everything.  I organized our roll call meet and greet not expecting any perks from NCL.  When we got to our cabin found 2 things. 1. a letter from the Hotel Director welcoming us and stating Pam his secretary would be our personal concierge for the voyage.  2. an invite to the captain's reception.

we did not attend the reception and did not plan to utilize Pam's services.  I did not feel entitled to those amenities.  But... my husband loves steak tartare and was hoping maybe it was something he could get on the cruise.  I was aware it was on the Haven menu and was hoping to find it in the mdr one night.  By wednesday I had checked and found it was not.  So I called Pam to see if she could arrange it Thursday evening for him in the Manhatten room.  Long story short, she rearranged our Le  Bistro reservation to Thursday and escorted us to the Haven Wednesday at 9pm. There were only 2 other tables being served while we there, so it helped me feel less guilty about accepting the "perk"

Charlie was able to enjoy the appetizer he looked forward to.  

When I made my request I did not expect it could be done and only asked so he could maybe have a special treat.  I never in a million years expected to eat in the Haven.

I made my request with no expectations and was very thankful for receiving it.

1 hour ago, mrsbear60 said:

OK so flame away if you must!  But these guys have treated me VERY KINDLY.  I had a question on Haven accessibility (on their last cruise even though I knew before hand they were not in the Haven) and no one on this forum (no even you Bird Travels) responded to my question. They took time away from THEIR vacation to find the answer to my question about my Haven access (which will happen in May).  I so appreciate their kindness.

So to those who feel they are more righteousness, good for you.  These are good people that don't deserve your pseudo outrage!

I was not flaming.  I have watched many of their tips and subscribed to their channel.  I  did watch this video in its entirety and then went to their channel and watched more complaint type videos and I personally prefer more objective views when there is an issue thus I unsubscribed.  I found the language used unnecessary and offensive.

2 hours ago, ks said:

 

 

On another note I have stopped going to Cruise Critic Meet and Greets because the last two I went too were very poorly organized and I was wondering at the time if the organizers had volunteered just for the chance to get VIP Treatment from NCL?  Many Meet and Greets have been great but the last two were very disappointing.  

my understanding is NCL stopped VIP treatment for Meet and Greet organizers.  which is good.  I am organizing the event on the sailing we are on, because I like organizing things like that and look forward to connecting with other cruise critic members not for anything from NCL.

back to the topic... these bloggers just lost a subscriber.  unbelieveable.

Following.  looking forward to your review, we board next week.

10 hours ago, esilvey said:

Are there any other singles going on the Bliss 12/15-12/22? I'm going with a large group as a single looking for other single people to drink, dance, bingo and hang with.

There are other solo cruisers attending the meet and greet... see you there!