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    Is The Balcony Room worth the extra money on The Horizon?

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    We use to get balcony cabins, but after we tried an inside we have never looked back. You save a significant amount of money and we are never in our room except to sleep and get ready for dinner. We like to spend the money we save on a balcony room for excursions, specialty restaurants, etc. It all depends on what is important to you. The cabin is low on our list :)

     

     

     

    We have been on several cruises Years ago started with a porthole Next cruise a window & then tried a balcony We have never gone back We've even tried suites esp on the older ships Although we don't spend much time in the cabin I like seeing Day & nite Sitting on the balcony enjoying the horizon Evenings late @

    Nite enjoying the stars The balconies also appear larger with balcony !When Carnival says 3 people in a balcony They are fine !!Not so much on other cruise lines ??You need to upgrade to a suite

     

     

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    First time Cruiser...Dining options question on Carnival

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    If u would like assigned dining!! I would suggest going on wait list.??We also e mailed maitre de & got assigned dining . We have never done specialty dining because we r satisfied with MDR menu . There r numerous options on the menu & if u don't like something U can order another entree. However lobster is no longer offered . Even on formal

    Nite . You can order off the MDR menu for extra$$$ surf & turf No more midnite buffets . They have occ specialty buffet late @ nite . Watch the daily newspaper

     

     

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    Something Different To Do in Cozumel?

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    We did an excursion called Salsa/Salsa It was a lot of fun They bus u to a resort where u make different types of salsa !!Drink tequila which must be watered down a little Afterwards they teach u the Salsa ??If you're not a salsa dancer They have a lovely pool to swim in & u can rent towels @

    The front desk .Those who want to go back to ship after Salsa may but u can enjoy their pool & they will come back to pick u up The pool has a snack bar & bar Very affordable if u need extra to eat or drink?!The staff was great & friendly!! Came recommended from

    Previous cruisers

     

     

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    New Orleans Port.. Closest hotels to port!

    in Ask a Cruise Question

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    We went out of NewOrleans & researched We found no hotels that provided shuttle to cruise port We stayed @ The Drury Inn It was great Had cocktails / appetizers every pm & popcorn & sodas daily Also included breakfast We went a few days pre cruise so we could explore Bourbon St etc I believe u may be able to park car in lot Call them directly

     

     

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    Royal Caribbean, March 3, 2018

    in First Time Cruisers

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    I've heard Old San Juan is pretty much up & running However I agree u need to call hotels directly because we checked several & either full or not up

    & running They too rely a lot on tourism So I'm sure it won't be long !!Cruiseport ok & airport also

     

     

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    Coming back to Princess

    in Princess Cruises

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    We were on the Ruby Princess for a Mexican Christmas cruise 2016 Had a great time Older boat & small Had some plumbing problems for several days but guest relations finally took care of us After numerous handymen

     

     

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    Does Carnival serve breakfast in the MDR on sea days, or does the brunch replace it?

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    I believe sea day brunch is served instead of dining room

    Breakfast on sea days It is really good & something not to miss We Enjoy steak & eggs The earlier u go the better Usually No line but seating is relatively quick Some people don't even know about it Service is a little slow but it's ok Great menu & quite different items Not offered in main dining breakfast

     

     

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    Help picking new cruise line

    in Ask a Cruise Question

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    If u r looking for upscale esp for children ?!Disney does the absolute best but u pay for it $$$$We were 2 adults no children & had no problems with them Besides the families controlling their children The staff did an excellent job & so many fun things for everyone to do

     

     

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