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Do they accept the Binax now? Can’t really wait up to 24 hrs. Thanks 

Yes I’ve watched a few. I just getting nervous. 

I have 2 test kits Binax now rx but I’m worried I will mess up the tests. I’d like to have an extra. Are there any stores that sell the rx type or just online? Thanks 

Does carnival accept Walgreens rapid antigen test Binax now? Results back

under an hour. Thanks 

Any good excursion you can recommend? Looking for a beach day or something else low activity. Thanks 

Can you book your own shore excursions now or do you still have to use carnival excursions? Thanks 

Does Covid test have to be inside the 48hr window or do they  just care it’s done Thursday through Saturday?

Which test is easier Abbott Binax or radeas inspire? Is either test more sensitive then the other? Thanks 

I have the Mardi Gras booked in February to eastern carribean. But seashore out of Miami caught my eye. Looks like better stops and much cheaper. Tough to decide. 

The entertainment on carnival I think is lacking. The food was just ok. I like the relaxed atmosphere and casual dress. Didn’t like all the kids running around. Thanks for

help 

I’ve only ever been on carnival cruises. Can someone who’s been on both carnival and msc compare them? Thinking of going in February on msc. Almost half the price as carnival. Thanks 

There is no way you won’t have to have a vaccine to cruise. Can you imagine if they had another cruise with a major outbreak?! The last cruise documentary is coming on HBO. All

the ports will require it as well. 

If you get the free cheers package do you still have to play the 18% gratuity or is it included? Thanks

We just got back couple weeks ago. We got a day pass at the Marriott. Price was around $35 usd per person. Then they give you back around $20 in food credit. Place was great! Access to beach and great pool. Uber from ship was like $8 one way. Couldn't ask for better time. Then took an Uber to old town to shop. Uber was like $10. Taxis are around double the rate. Tip exchange to pesos. Yes you are on vacation. Yes you can use usd. But If you shop enough at three ports and get food you will lose some money using usd.

I wouldn't do it at this point unless cruise is in summer when this should calm down 

Just got back from panorama. Beautiful weather the whole time. Even Long Beach was 70. Just depends this time of year could dip into 50s. Of course it will be cooler then pv. I also read a few different times about the ship being in rougher water on the way back. What I experienced the boat moved around much more the last day. The sea had a slight chop under 3ft. I think the extra movement was caused by the ship operating at a slower speed. The ship rode different. We were going around 15kn. I'm sure they didn't wanna her back to the shore too quickly. Conversely we had to have 2 people evacuated off the ship. To keep on schedule the ship was running at a higher speed you could definitely tell it was above avg cruise speed. Same thing the ship moved much more. Can always look online and see how many kns ship is going.  

I got to the terminal at 1130. Took prob 30 mins about a mile away. Any after that time you'll be looking at an hour. People who got off the ship from previous cruise were still at curb waiting for pick up. So like I said debarkation is slow. 

Diamond and platinum are first. I never heard any announcement for people with early flights. 

Same on 22nd 

Just got off the panorama on Saturday. Embarkation was great debarkation not so good. They startEd  unloading passengers from the bottom up. If you are on the upper decks you'll be off around 1030 or 11. So watch any early return flights. Crew was fantastic I can't say enough. Any questions please ask. This forum helped me a lot before my trip. 

On ship tracker looks to be going regular speed again 

Little concerned with this issue. We sail on Saturday. They have had similar troubles on the sister ships. 

What kind of bag do you bring on excursions? I'm concerned if I go snorkeling I don't wanna leave any valuables on the beach. Also what do I bring? Etc ship card some cash and maybe a credit card thanks 

Would like to head to Chileno beach from the cruise port. Which mode of transportation do you recommend based on price and reliability. Was thinking Uber, water tax, or bus. Thanks 

That's the problem with Galveston this time of year. It's a nice port but he have to add in time for the fog.