jefffrompawpaw

I love the Lobster roll, and I order it multiple times per cruise.

Whats the OBC Casino trick.  I have 1050 OBC.  way more than I will use.

I really enjoy the food.  Mac n cheese and the collard greens area great addition.  Great food.

2 minutes ago, Joe817 said:

Short version: if you own at least 100 shares of Carnival Corp stock, you submit proof of ownership, and they grant you $100 OBC. 

Is that on one cruise or every cruise you go on?

Can someone explain the OBC for shares program?

Great review, I will be on the Glory in March.  Any more restaurant recommendations? Im there for a 2 days after my cruise ends. Also looking for things to do with my 2 teenage kids if anyone  can think of anything.

  Are there lockers for storing dry clothes?

My wife is wondering if there is a place to hang up the over the door shoe rack.  It's a plastic thingy she uses to to hold random things for us and the kids.  We are about 50/50 on them working in the last few cruises.

Thanks Jeff

My Longest waits were on RCL. But even then, I was on vacation and standing in a line for food was better than anything I do on a normal day at work. I primarily cruise on Carnival and know when and where to eat to avoid long lines. But they are going to happen on your first day.

I am just off the Vista as of Sunday. Matt M is a great Cruise director. My wife and I both agree he is fantastic at his job, and seems to love every minute of it. He was everywhere. Even greeting people while at the tender port in Costa Maya taking pictures, just making sure people were enjoying themselves. It will be hard to find a better CD in my opinion.

I'd be in 100% We spend a lot anyways.

I just did some searching and from what I see it's the wind speed that's 15-25 knots of wind not the seas at 15-25. Waves are foretasted at max7-9 feet.

But that's also Miami.

So we are sailing out of Charleston Saturday and it looks like the South East Atlantic Coast is in for some rough seas. With waves predicted from 15-25 ft. what kind of motion are we to expect on the Ecstasy? We sailed through a hurricane years ago on RCCL Enchantment, but I cannot remember what the wave heights were....

Hmmmm. I don't like hearing that forecast, I am going out of Miami on Sunday. I've been on the Ecstacy but it was calm seas. On the flip side I was on the Triumph 9 days after hurricane (don't remember) last year. It was not pleasant for me, and the crew wasn't happy either. Some even missing because of sea sickness. Good luck to us both.

Can you post your source for the forecast.

If you buy the Cheers package on board, do they adhere to the everyone in the room must buy the package?

They do, and it stinks! I drink, and my wife doesn't

I love movies while the wife loves the pool and the sun. I can't wait to go to the movies instead of getting a sunburn and being bored out on the lido. Hope they have a good selection. Are they are posted anywhere?

We just got off the Vista Saturday. Great cruise, but I would agree with you. I would take Jamie over Matt any day. Just one persons opinion, and others may vary.

Who is there right now , Jamie or Matt. I'm going on Sunday?

So what happens if you have late dining and decide you want to eat early. Are you just not able to eat in the MDR?

Yes. I do miss the way the dining rooms used to be set up. I loved getting to know our servers and the great service we got. It's certainly not the same as the days of old. I have tried your time dining 3 times now and I hated it every time. The first time we sat at our table for over 45 mins. before we even got our water. Then another 30 mins. to get a server.

No you didn't.

The way to get the absolute cheapest rate is to book Early Saver as soon as the itineraries are released. That way the prices either go up, in which case you locked in the lowest price, or you price match when they go down, thus always having the lowest price.

 

For 60 days out, I would just book. Again, if ES is still available book that, and then just price match if it goes down. But chances are it won’t. I don’t see prices go down that often. Only if a sailing isn’t selling. Which isn’t that common these days.

 

 

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Could you(anyone) tell me how you find out when itineraries are released?

Here's a question. Are the prices for the Imax and theater reasonable. And how much is the Sky ride ? I don't gamble too much but I love going to the movies.

You are doing a great job on this review! We were on Vista and to us it was the ugliest most crowded ship to date that we have cruised on (and we have been on some MEGA ships like Allure - RCI, and Harmony - RCI) and they were far LESS crowded than the Vista and very beautiful as well. Have to also agree about the BLAH, cheap decorating on this ship. No granite, no brass, just cheap blah ceramic tile and plastic covered walls, mismatched colors (turquoise & orange). Aside from NO WOW factor, very congested! Can't wait to hear your assessment of the main theatre with the poles and moveable chairs....yikes!! We are definitely NOT interested in her sister ship the Horizon at this point if it is remotely similar to the Vista!!

I will be on the Vista in March 4th sailing. I guess it's all about people's taste. I think this ship looks beautiful and modern. If I decide to do a review I am just going to post a link to your thread, you are killing it!

You really want brass? How about popcorn ceilings? :')

Bold my emphasis.

 

Did you complain to the Maitre D'? I think the only way Carnival will react to such matters is actual complaints - if folks don't say anything, then they will let the standards relax to keep the paying customers coming back.

 

I don't think I could ever be truly offended, mainly because there are lots of really truly offensive things that are about a million times worse. Annoyed would be my reaction, perhaps bemused or non-plussed.

 

I do think it is a sign of the very self-centric society that we have become: "Rules are for losers! I don't want to follow rules, so I will follow only those rules that are truly enforced to make sure I don't get arrested or given a ticket. And even then, if the ticket is small enough..."

 

Maybe time for a poke at Mr Heald on FB and see if he can create a poll?

 

"Do you think Carnival should strictly enforce the dress codes for Elegant Night?"

 

"Do you think Carnival should go back to truly Formal Night, requiring coats & ties?"

 

"What about top hats and tails?"

It's a lose, lose situation. They offend customers if they don't allow them to dress as they want on elegant night and they will offend customers who want a more formal dining experience.

My family me wife and 2 daughters(43,39,15,13) go all out. I wear a Tux jacket and bow tie and my girls wear fancy dresses and full makeup and hair. We definitely get looks like we are out of place. But it's fun. It's a rare occasion I get to dress up in a tux for business dinner or function. And never do my girls get a chance to go 100% .

Don't let it bother you is my way of dealing with it, and enjoy the experience.

One of the best threads on CC. Following for more goodness.

You're welcome. You can also buy more when you're in port if you run out. :'):mad:

I don't know if that's true. I was denied bringing a full can of coke that I didn't drink while on an excursion. So maybe only the port of origin.

First I've heard of the 20 minute tag and removal of items, but I think it's a great idea and should be on every cruise. It would stop the chair hogs when they realize it's pointless.

I'm on the Vista in just a few weeks and I can honestly say I am concerned about the negativity with the ship. I like the shows and comedy so I think I will be disappointed If it's too crowded.