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smithop

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  • Location
    Huntington Beach, CA
  • Interests
    Golf, cycling, timeshares, cruises
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    Princess, Norwegian
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Long Beach

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  1. I've only tried the ceviche appetizer, it was very nice flavors. There are only one app and one entre from Emeril on each menu, I was expecting more. Last night was the second formal so we had prime rib and lobster, both were excellent. I didn't want to try the Emeril beef carpaccio app, funny how I like sushi but not raw beef. Melting chocolate cake with ice cream and peanut butter did not disappoint 😋. I used the $50 spa gift on the Elemis sole pedi, it was $29 plus 18% fee on the $79 price, so $43. We have enjoyed the cruise and spa cabin, making great use of the thermal suite and Serenity deck. Next time we want to try the Havana suites.
  2. apparently you missed the sarcasm, or I failed to emote it. why would I interrupt my sleep to join the inconsiderate unwashed masses?
  3. In PV there is a mall and Walmart across the main highway. We walked over but the heat and humidity got to us so we took a cab back, $8 US cash from the mall front steps so carry some small bills. I gave him a $10 because we were so glad to get a ride back. There are lots of gift shops right at the dock, and a duty free for cigarettes and alcohol.
  4. Puerto Vallarta update: We just arrived today, only planning a shopping visit to the mall across the street. Good news: Hub app is finally working, found a $50 spa coupon in there as anniversary gift. Tip - always indicate a special occasion to get gifts :), you have an anniversary every year right? No need to tell them the date lol. 555 Steakhouse was excellent, nice music from the piano bar. Anniversary gift was a champagne toast with dessert. Teppanyaki excellent, filet and 🦞. A bit rushed but a fun dinner. Bad news : Our friends did MDR, very dissatisfied with lasagna, tasted like chef boyardee kids meal. Slow service, and could only book the rear MDR on hub app.
  5. I wish people would be more considerate going in and out of the balcony. Our next door neighbor let's the door slam every time and it shakes our bed. Thanks for letting me vent I'll be setting my alarm for 3am for some payback.
  6. Trying to get back on track ... I uploaded my Caesars Diamond Plus card to fun match. 2 weeks later got an email for a free ocean view cabin. We used it to upgrade to a spa balcony.
  7. All spa cabins get a discount, slightly better than the pre cruise email offer of 10-20-30%, it's 20-30-40%. I can't see the port days prices yet because Carnival decided to update their IT system this weekend and the Hub is down until tonight. We did the buffet last night for dinner because I didn't want to line up for a table with Hub check in not available. We won't see the new Emeril menu for a few days since we have steak house tonight then Teppanyaki tomorrow. Buffet was ok, enjoyed the beef rib meat, the carving station meat was tough, maybe a pork roast.
  8. Leaving tomorrow on Carnival Panorama so I'll update how things turn out, I know my wife wants to book a treatment.
  9. Is it better to book in advance with the small discount offered, 10% on one spa service? We have a spa balcony and plan on staying onboard for port days, I'm thinking they will offer bigger discounts once onboard for port days.
  10. I signed up for the match with a Caesars Diamond Plus card (we visit a local Harrahs casino quite often). About 2 weeks after signing up I got an offer by email for a free ocean view, drinks in casino, $200 OBC. I booked using the code and upgraded to a spa balcony. I've only sailed once on Carnival, way back in 1994, I was surprised they found it and linked it in my account. I've also used my casino card to get Wyndham status, we booked a nice trip to Moab, UT. Our local casino has free cruise offers all the time, it used to be NCL but these past two years it's been Princess.
  11. Hello, I just booked with Princess for next May, 2024. There is another cruise tour called Off the Beaten Path that includes Kenai lodge, so it's 6 days and visits all 3 lodges. It starts with the train from Whittier, ends in Anchorage. I looked at Holland also, some of their tours included some dinners it seemed. I ended up with this OTBP because of the variety of lodges, and got a deal with my TA for OBC. Thanks for the tip on upgrading to Tundra, will definitely do that! Dave
  12. I have Diamond Plus status with Caesars Rewards land casinos, I get offers of free play, free hotel nights, and free gifts so it's just not true they won't send offers. I signed up for VIFP and uploaded my rewards card, no offers for cruises yet, still waiting. It's fine, I get free offers for cruises at the land casinos, I'll use those. Right now it's Princess inside cabin free.
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