MtnDweller

Same thing happened to us when we cruised the Fantasy. Had an OV and they offered to switch us to a GS for $600 more. That $600 was the difference between the two fares. Not much of a deal. We passed also.

How does that compare to under the dining room? We're 2444 on the Valor, which is under the dining room pretty close to the MDR entrance (but not underneath the galley door).

I don't think being under the MDR would be much of an issue as the floors are carpeted. You might hear a bump or two in the morning, but the real traffic flow is in the evening for dinner and you will be awake during those hours.

Thank you! Stupid question, but is that bad? I'm clueless.

It depends.

For our first cruise (on the Fantasy) we were under the galley and never heard a sound from up above. The smells were awesome. ;)

We are cruising on the Valor in October and have the same situation as you. We're on the port side and further down the hallway. We're staying put.....unless the Upgrade Fairy calls. :D

We are 2367,69 and 71. Txs for your reply. He told me we are away from everything. I did dee the elevators close by.

The front half of your staterooms will be under the galley and the back half will be under the walkway on Deck 3 above you.

Here's a link to the deck plans.

The emergency evacuation coverage in insurance policies pretty much all use the same language. They only cover emergency evacuation from a "hospital." And in nearly every case, that evacuation must be necessary and approved by the attending physician and the insurance company. Medjetassist...is somewhat different in that the patient has more rights...but even that wonderful policy requires that you first be admitted to a hospital (on land) before they will consider evacuation.

 

Hank

Thanks a bunch, Hank. This is my first time purchasing trip insurance. Can you tell? :D

Every ship's medical center I've been in would qualify but you never know.

 

FYI, whenever you find an unusual capitalization of a word in the plan documents that usually means it has a specific definition. this definition will be found in the "definitions" section of the document. For example:

 

" . . You are first taken when injured or sick to the nearest Hospital where appropriate medical treatment can be obtained;"

 

Why would hospital be capitalized? Because this is how they let you know that they define exactly what a hospital is under the terms of the policy. The definitions section is where I found the above.

Thanks a bunch. With only one cruise under my belt, I'm still very much a new cruiser. Trying to decipher the legal mumbo jumbo can be daunting sometimes.

IF Medical Evacuation is required from the ship, there is not going to be any cost anyway.

This is going to be done by a highly trained, highly skilled Gov't entity. Usually the US Coast Guard. Could be another countries Coast Guard. These entities do not charge for this service.

 

Helicopter evacuation from a ship is highly specialized. Not aware of any "for profit" entities that do this.

Well yeah, DUH! (slaps forehead) I knew that. lol Think I had a brain fart. Thanks.

So, I'm looking at purchasing travel insurance through Nationwide. In reading the fine print regarding Emergency Evacuation, it seems as if it will only cover the evacuation when you need to be transferred from one hospital to another.

If I or a family member gets sick or injured on the ship and needs to be evacuated, is medical on the ship considered a hospital??

The following is from the fine print:

"

The Company will pay benefits for Covered Expenses incurred, up to the Maximum Benefit shown on the Confirmation of Coverage, if an Accidental Injury or Sickness commencing during the course of the Trip results in Your necessary Emergency Evacuation. An Emergency Evacuation must be ordered by a Physician who certifies that the severity of Your Accidental Injury or Sickness warrants Your Emergency Evacuation.

Emergency Evacuation means:

(a) Your medical condition warrants immediate Transportation from the hospital where You are first taken when injured or sick to the nearest Hospital where appropriate medical treatment can be obtained;

(b) after being treated at a local Hospital, Your medical condition warrants Transportation to the United States where You reside, to obtain further medical treatment or to recover; or

© both (a) and (b), above.

Covered Expenses are reasonable and customary expenses for necessary Transportation, related medical services and medical supplies incurred in connection with Your Emergency Evacuation. All Transportation arrangements made for evacuating You must be by the most direct and economical route possible. Expenses for Transportation must be:

(a) recommended by the attending Physician;

(b) required by the standard regulations of the conveyance transporting You ; and

© authorized in advance by the Company or its authorized representative.

Transportation of Dependent Children: If You are in the Hospital for more than seven (7) days following a covered Emergency Evacuation, the Company will return Your unattended Dependent Children accompanying You on the scheduled Trip, to Your next of kin, with an attendant if necessary.

Transportation to Join You: If You are traveling alone and are in a Hospital alone for more than seven (7) consecutive days or if the attending Physician certifies that due to Your Accidental Injury or Sickness, You will be required to stay in the Hospital for more than seven (7) consecutive days, upon request the Company will bring a person, chosen by You, for a single visit to and from Your bedside.

Transportation services are provided if authorized in advance by the assistance provider, and are limited to necessary

Economy Fares less the value of applied credit from unused travel tickets, if applicable.

Transportation means any Common Carrier, or other land, water or air conveyance, required for an Emergency

Evacuation and includes air ambulances, land ambulances and private motor vehicles.

The Company will not cover any expenses provided by another party at no cost to You or already included within the cost of the Trip."

This is too funny. My daughter sent it to me. Figured y'all would relate. :D

Kittens cruise on Carnival

As we were standing there talking to the lady, I made the comment that "I sure am glad we brought our table top fan". She quickly told me this was illegal and not allowed.

Obviously she had no idea what she was talking about.

Just go to DMV and say you need state ID

I think it was around$12

You get it right then...no waiting for mail

It is like a license

Not in all states. Our state mails everything.

We closed out our S&S account out before going to bed on the last night. Got instant refund.

^^^^This

Our February cruise out of Charleston had pre-punched cards.

Drats! Replied to an old thread. Nevermind.

My question is we would like to have a table with a window view, is that request possible with Anytime Dinning?

Yes, just ask when you arrive in the MDR. You may have to wait a bit.

So I am booked for my 3rd Carnival cruise for August. Of course I'm excited and I share my news with others..friends, customers...this is my 25th wedding anniversary vacation with my husband and we beyond happy.

 

So what do I hear from others?

 

Carnival? Well I HEARD they have drunks and low life's onboard.

 

You owe an explanation to no one. Especially since they've only "HEARD".

Why does everyone need a refrigerator? We were fine without one. Had one our 2nd cruise with Carnival and really did not use it. My Husband has a shot he takes and we put it in the ice bucket in a freezer bag. We put ice in our drinks/soda. Is it really a deal breaker for a room?

It's called personal preference. ;)

For us, if it's there, we'll use it. If it's not, we won't. No biggie either way.

We're relatively new cruisers so this is the only one that I know. It gets the job done so I don't have any issues with it.

My daughter and I would like to do this excursion. However, my dh doesn't care to participate. Will he be allowed to go and just watch?

Thanks.

I never had to discard my open water when I reboard.

Same here! They didn't even check.

Sweet!!!! :D

I don't know about the sun but you are not allowed to bring a fan on board the ship and I don't think there's a place to plug one in on the balcony anyway. There should be a breeze but it might be quite sunny!

Incorrect!! Fans are allowed as they are on the exception list. From Carnival's web site:

"Electrical devices such as fans, power strips, multi plug box outlets/adaptors, and extension cords (without surge protectors) are allowed on board when used with proper caution. However, if such devices are determined to pose a hazard, they will be removed and returned the last day of the cruise prior to debark."

Thank you. Nothing will keep me away from that graduation day.

If you can swing it, go to her ITB/SOI and MOS graduations too. We were the only family at our son's MOS graduation. His CO came and shook my hand and thanked me for coming.

Book using the VIFP number. You will move up the ladder.

Couldn't you get it from the Kiosks on board?? Perhaps get some out everyday?

At the end of our cruise, we had funds still in our account and the night before debarkation we simply got our excess funds from the kiosk.