ColeThornton

Good advice. 🙂

Edited: Mods moved the thread. 🙂

Click on the offer on NCL.com home page. On the next page scroll all the way down to "Terms and Conditions". Click that link. The majority of your questions will be answered there.

You should ask this on the Carnival forum. Here's the link for you: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/133-carnival-cruise-lines/

Ask/Research on the Italy ports of call forum: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/464-italy-ports/

Okay, I'm bored enough to research this on the Invision Community site which is the software Cruise Critic runs on. https://invisioncommunity.com/4guides/member-functions/achievements-ranks-r362/ Scroll down on that page to "Badges". 🙂

You should consider a hearing aid. My friend just got one and it's changed his life. 🙂

You should ask this on the Carnival forum. Here is the link for you: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/133-carnival-cruise-lines/

Sorry, but unfortunately recommendations of that sort are prohibited by Cruise Critic guidelines.

Why would you if you are already paying 20%?

https://www.portseattle.org/cruise-ships

I don't see why a blender wouldn't be allowed. Heck, I always bring my waffle maker and my George Foreman grill. ')

All depends on how the service was. If the service was just satisfactory then the 20% that was paid for plan gratuities will suffice. If it was good service then MAYBE 5-10 bucks extra. I've never felt the need to over tip but of course that is one's personal choice.

You may want to ask/research on the Cruise Technology forum. It's got a ton of topics about cell phones. Here's the link for you: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/677-cruising-technology/

It saves a $5 tip to the porter. Nah, I'm joking..I don't tip 'em. 🙂

Of course you have a choice. No need to get it if you don't feel it's a good deal for you. CHEERS!!

Seems like you already answered your question since you've already heard of people testing positive when they got home. Not trying to be difficult, just not sure of what answer you are looking for.

Standard answer to this oft-asked question: Seas can be smooth, seas can be rough. What's happened at a particular time in the past is no real indicator of what future seas will be like. Bottom line: If you think you or someone in your party will have motion sickness issues then plan in advance and bring medications to take care of the issue.

Wrong forum. Here is where you want to post this: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/315-west-coast-departures/

Zero chance I would take a flight that early. The very last thing I want after a wonderful, relaxing vacation is to go straight in to stress mode trying to catch an early flight.

It's not really "buried in the FAQ's" though. Took me all of ten seconds to find it. 😉 Enjoy your cruise.

Carnival doesn't require it but "strongly recommends" it. Straight from the Carnival FAQ's: Traveling with Minors When traveling with a minor where one parent or both parents or legal guardians are not cruising, we strongly recommend bringing an original signed letter from the absent parent(s) or legal guardians authorizing the minor to travel with you. If there is no second parent with legal claims to the minor (due to sole custody, deceased, etc.) other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, death certificate, birth certificate naming only one parent, would be useful to bring in place of a signed letter. This will expedite processing by the Department of Homeland Security.

You'll want to ask/research on the Florida Departures forum. Lots of good info available. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/386-florida-departures/

Here's a link to the San Juan port of call forum. Lots of good info to peruse. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/80-san-juan-pr/

Actually Sharon, there is a forum for Cruise/Travel Insurance which would be the place to move this thread. Here is the link: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/499-cruisetravel-insurance/