swscruiser

Thanks a lot for the great info. I am a machinist and history nut (mostly WWII) and often see things from a different angle than others. My two adult sons will be with me and we are looking forward to seeing the industry and waterway infrastructure.

If you have the time be sure to visit the WWII Museum, did this last summer stayed for 3-4 hours could have spent all day.

As a platinum level cruiser I would never ask to exchange a platinum gift even if I had several of them. If I didn't want the gift I would return it or give it away when I got home.

Keith

Plans sound good. Fr Qtr in Morning and afternoon is completely different than at night when Bourbon St is blocked for vehicle traffic except cross streets. But all times it is an experience. May also want to try one of Antebellum tours. There is also a casino between the Port and Fr Qtr if that has any interest.

I've researched getting from Hobby to Galveston and come to the conclusion its not easy especially if you come in the day before. If coming in the day of I would use the Ships transfer which seems to be the least expensive. Coming in the day before and want to stay in Galveston the day before it's either a taxi or a limo service, which seems to be about the same price. $100-$140 each way. Good Luck in whichever you choose

Keith

We were in Lido 9254 Liberty in May. Booked same on Triumph for Oct 26th.

When I was 17 many years ago I would have mortified to watch anything like the adult comedy shows with my parents.

Ironic since they show it on the ships TV channel all during the cruise!

 

 

"I can see Carnival Miracle (after 10-2-13) and Inspiration from my porch" (to paraphrase Tina Fey as S. Palin)

I still cruise for Warm Chocolate Melting Cake (with 2 sugar-free vanilla ice-creams!)[/quote

 

 

 

 

 

Never seen the adult show on Cabin TV

Liberty last year, 10:30 we were the first 2 on board:D:D except B2B, no weddings either.

Keith

We use Larry's Limos several times. They have been great, last time in May

$85 each way. Picked up at hotel dropped off pier then pier to airport.

Not a fish person but to add to my post count, the chicken and pork tacos are great.

Keith

I received instructions on how to make my own towel animal! And paper towels to do so!

Now That's Funny

The whole bacon thing is funny!

We're just off the Splendor a few days ago and they even have HAM police now!

Yes, the ham was right next to the bacon and the bacon police also served the ham. One little half slice. But you could ask for more and they didn't hesitate to hand out as much as you wanted.

I guess by next summer's cruise they will be handing out the sausage too! LOL

No need to police the sausage, to me it is inedible.

I'm sailing to Canada on the Carnival Glory out of Boston on June 4th. I'm going to win this contest. I guarantee it.

well good for you

Have and will but only because it is a piece we have liked and got a decent price. Never as an investment.

since I have to drive or fly to ALL ports (:mad: stupid Illinois) doesn't much matter to me. I do think carnival should base a ship (perhaps the sunshine) here at navy pier in Chicago...lol

Can you imagine ports of Osh Kosh Gary and Detroit :eek:

We cruise 10 times a year on Carnival and we have noted 3 variations.

 

On the big ships like Dream, Magic and Dream; you go to the theater or diningroom, get a safely lecture and leave.

 

Other ships do the old fashion to the muster station but we have not dragged lifejackets in about 3 years.

 

The third variation, meet someplace (ours was a back lounge), and then from there, everyone walks to the muster station (this seems to be the rarest type on the ships, but it isn't new, we did this on the Freedom, and Splendor back in 2010.

We've done all of these in the past year also.

Keith

Very impressive. You are an incredible inspiration to many.

Eat and Drink Our Fav Beach

Chinese Retaurant. Rainbow Palace White Table Cloth Restaurant 4 diamond AAA rating. Expensive but Food and service is outstanding. Try to go whenever we leave out of FLL or Miami. Been there once a year for last 5-6 years. They know us by name and remember our favorites Drinks.

Keith

Just off FOS, works out to 7-8 drinks a day. Excluded are Patron, Ultimate Vodka, and Basil Hayden.

Keith

two things One if you use a nationwide Pharmacy they may be able to fill it for you in Alaska. We are from Ill and were able to fill my wifes script from CVS in Louisiana for Nardil for her migranes. Two My DW migraines would last for 5-10 days at a time, she went to the Diamond Headache clinic in Chicago. The were able to control them for the last several years.

Keith

First of all anything with Skyy Passion Fruit Vodka. It is made with natural juices which makes it good all by itself.:D Also being Skyy it does not cause hangovers. ;)

Also, Bacardi Limon is very good in everything especially iced tea.

Anyone ever try X-rated. It is a vodka based passion fruit and other flavors liquor. It is excellent by itself or with red bull for an Xbomb.

If $ are no object the best vodka in the world is Stoli Elite. Whatever you mix with it all you taste is the mix. It is 90 proof but almost tastes like water, just very very slight burn (could be trouble) Price is about $65 a 750ml in the states, but worth every penny. I really like Grey Goose, but Elite makes it taste like Kerosene, but better at twice the price.

Keith

Carnival Celebration Nov 88, 7-day Eastern Caribbean, San Juan, St Thomas, and St Marteen. Had planned to go to Cancun, but Hurricane Hugo? hit a month before we were to arrive and TA suggested a cruise instead. Paid more for that cruise with an outside cabin than we did last June for a 7-day balcony.:D So yes it did get us hooked.

Keith

Carnival Celebration Nov 88, 7-day Eastern Caribbean, San Juan, St Thomas, and St Marteen. Had planned to go to Cancun, but Hurricane Hugo? hit a month before we were to arrive and TA suggested a cruise instead. Paid more for that cruise with an outside cabin than we did last June for a 7-day balcony.:D So yes it did get us hooked.

Keith

One ? Always asked. Where is the strangest place you and your spouse made whoopie?