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A simple solution is book cruises on other lines. (Carnival is the only one that blocks gangways) Carnival is know for their desperation of trying to get every last penny out of you, and it has been evident for years, as they force you in lines, blocking progress for the many who just wants to get a good seat at Sr. Frogs.

Not an issue on Princess. They do provide good training on techniques to avoid the vendors at some ports though so look at it as a learning opportunity...

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This is great advice. HOU is the closest airport from a Carnival cruise (unlike some other cruise lines that dock at a different port in Houston area). If Southwest Airlines is an option for you based on your home airport, they have good service out of HOU as opposed to other airlines. You will not be first off the ship with FTTF, but will have an early or late debarkation choice. Be careful in considering some recommendations on this thread because cruising in/out of Galveston is very different than cruising out of Florida because airports are much further away from the cruise port. Carnival recommends no flights before 1:30PM on debarkation day for Galveston cruises. You may be able to make a flight earlier than that, but unexpected circumstances could put you in jeopardy of making your flight.

 

https://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/Airport_and_Pier_Transfers/galveston.aspx?PrId=519&ChId=528

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Report them without hesitation for safety reasons. Fire onboard a ship is extremely dangerous and the designated areas are positioned to mitigate this risk.

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No way... ...You couldn't make a 10:30 flight out of Fort Lauderdale which the airport is only 10-15 min away!! If you got off ship at 9:30

 

Plan for 30 min to leave ship and get thru customs (again being optimistic).Plan 75-90 min (best) to get to Hobby and 90-120 min(best) to Bush International. Then you have to factor in check-in, security, and getting to gate which they usually start boarding 30 min before departure

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If the meat is grey, it's likely been "steamed" which means it spent too long under that plastic cover they use. I would have sent it back, doesn't take them long to pull another one off the line

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Yep, but we always drive to the port.

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Traffic to either of Houston's airport will be more of an issue than traffic at the port

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Costa Maya? Affectionately known as Costa Maybe?

 

 

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Tragic, too early for details but likely maintenance or distraction related. Prayers for all involved.

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They did leave at 9 not 10 as they were told. She heard at dinner that there were pipes leaking that had to be fixed. She said sailing away at night was absolutely beautiful.

Hope she enjoys the rest of her cruise.

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To me no , to her yes . She was asking me if I had read anything on here.

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my daughter and her new hubby are on board the vista for their honeymoon, she said they were told they weren't leaving till 10 does anyone know why ??

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It's a booze cruise, if that's your thing go for it

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Cubs/Astros this year, its just meant to be

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Silly question, but why 9:00am? I'm sure there is a grace period if you're picking up a rental car. You could call them once you're in cell tower range.

But to answer your question, use the self assist and hope to make it without delay due to weather, customs, traffic or any number of things thst would slow you down. Good luck!

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Just to set expectations on what we've experienced with "hot" tubs on board ships we've sailed on. They could be called "warm" tubs at best. They're certainly warmer the regular pools, but are several degrees under what I would consider a hot tub. I'm sure they do this for a variety of reasons and I hope they help with your back issues

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Not likley...

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One CD we had translated the birthday song in the MDR. What they're actually singing is

"Happy Bird Day, Two Shoes"

Listen carefully next time and you'll hear it!

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You are obviously very directional. For people like me who can't find their way out of a paper bag, this is a perfectly reasonable question when we are turned around. We aren't sure which end of the ship we are on.

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On this board?

#1-3 any info related to an item/topic on the Carnival website. Look it up people! More accurate/up to date info on their site than you get here

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Rarely see any kids on the many cruises we've done but we never travel when school is out or during hurricane season.

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You can have a temporary international plan added to your account for the month of your cruise. Very expensive without it

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Port

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Looks like its a block off Harborside, if you come in from Broadway which is where I45 ends, just take it slow and keep moving if you come across standing water (and try to follow a smaller car)

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How much water does it take to flood the island? We decided to make it down to Galveston Thursday for Saturday's departure. We are worried about getting trapped if Carnival waits to tell us anything about the cruise.

 

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