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I don't know. They were very late docking and they'd not started to disembark yet. Lol there's a lot of angry ones parked around us in the street. Idk why. Stuff happens. We're just glad to be on a mini-vaycay.

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Hey there, does ANYBODY know why the Ecstasy was late getting back to Charleston today? We're waiting to board outside and they just told us they wouldn't be boarding until sometime after 2pm...

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Lately the luggage tags don't say FTTF but they should show PRIORITY. If they don't I would call Carnival!

I thought it was pretty strange because I thought both would be on the luggage tags also.

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the problem is the follow guests who can not control/handle the amount of alcohol they consume.

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It's amazing to us! We love the choc cake!!! The mousse filling is sooo good. The choc ganache is kinda heavy, but still good. Lol we've ordered the 6"(I think it is) small size every cruise since Feb'16. That one gets eaten quick. The bigger one IS really big (to us),so for 3-4 of us it's too big, we don't get it anymore... But yes, our vote is that it's well worth it! They decorate them nicely also.

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Conspiracy theorists be damned, the food in the steakhouse is unrelated to the food in the MDR and Carnival certainly didn't make cutbacks to lure people to extra cost restaurants. All Carnival had to do was offer a free bottle of cheap wine.

 

Having to serve thousands daily, the food in the MDR is prepared n huge quantities with savings from economies of scale. The steak house food is cooked and prepared to order. Of course it costs more, and is more subject to fluctuations in prices.

Lol, I knew we'd eventually agree on something [emoji23]

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You guys just gave me some hope! I saw it was sold out and didn't think i would have a chance to purchase at all. Now that i know that it sometimes comes back available, i will be checking for sure!!

I hope you're able to get it.

Lol, until you hit plat, it's the next best thing since sliced bread [emoji38]

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What I will never understand is how you spend your money is any concern of anyone else. To a lot of people, FTTF is worth every penny. You rarely see anyone telling people not to spend money in the casino, play bingo, buy gold by the inch, go to the steakhouse, etc. You never see anyone saying don't book an inside cabin on deck 6 because it costs more than an inside cabin on deck 5 and the view is the same for both cabins. It's your money. Spend it the way you like.

Finally some common sense on MYOB when it comes to Personal Preferences.[emoji16] Geesh some of y'all really go overboard on simple things.[emoji33].

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Now I have to smuggle booze AND straws.

Be extra diligent in your packing[emoji6]

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I thought Ecstasy wasn't due back in Charleston until Sunday?

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Actually, having a straw is important to me! :D

Me also!

I've got sensitive teeth, sipping a frozen drink/soda/even water cold is painful oftentimes, without a straw it's pure torture.

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Now I only have one. We took her when she was about 9 months and just now this past weekend and she is now 2 y/o. We had a blast. We always do a balcony because of the more room and we can be out there when she naps. The trick I think is to bring them toys to be entertained and know you will not be out dancing all the time. Most nights we are back in the room by 9pm. It’s ok it’s just a different type of cruising then when there are no kids. Your still not cooking, cleaning or working so I encourage for the entire family to go it’s better then not taking a vacation. And if your kids cry at night do your best to comfort them. If the neighbors don’t like it they can put the tv on or put on some ear plugs. Get some at the pursers desk for free. I have been on both sides of the table and have enjoyed myself either way. Also tip extra on the first day your room steward as he will be working extra for you.

 

Enjoy your cruise!

You sound as though you truly want to go. So go. Worry not about the naysayers on here, especially the ones that will go on about noise. They're kids. Kids make noise. Oftentimes much less noise than drunk adults... Y'all are paying the same as anyone else. Lol, it IS par for Cruise Critics to Critique:) . Your added bonus is that with all the extended family also coming along, you'll have plenty of help/babysitters for some alone time. Although mostly grown now, ours are all 2-3yrs apart. ALL 6 girls at that! Our son is much younger than the girls so he's naturally spoiled rotten...

Anyway, if y'all really want to go, go. It'll be great. Worry not AND go with the flow.

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Indeed, I know of quite a few others who have as well. No idea why comment was made, but it was on the internet so it must be true [emoji41]

 

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Then tell that to people who have received price adjustments from Carnival. Start with me as I've received a price adjustment from Carnival for excursion.

 

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Gosh, The OP said naught about a *review*. They did however, graciously offer to answer any questions that one may have... I swear, some on here live to snark. Lol maybe, when I'm much older, I'll do same...

Now, to the OP: Was it amazing or what?!

We're going on her, sans kids/grands for the first time in a looong time, on Feb 9th. Kinda like a 38year-moon, plenty of years of honey ;)

Lol I'm more excited for the Breeze than our jaunt coming up Sept 22nd!

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We're enjoying the heck out of your review so far. I'm sure it will continue in the same manner. Lol hope so anyway!

Thank you for taking the time to write such an awesomely thorough one.

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Your PVP was correct in her description of the sky ride. It's actually just like a bike(for one) only with a bigger stabilized frame. You do indeed pedal it, and you're out over open water for a bit. Lol THAT part scares a lot of pax and I cannot figure out WHY. If it was to fall(IT WON'T) I'd rather hit water than hard deck... Anyway, it's truly a blast and I think you will both enjoy it!

sn: best to YouTube "Carnival Vista Sky Ride" and that way you'll be able to see it yourself... Have a great time on your cruise! No matter WHAT some naysayers say, ANY cruise is a great one. And as in life, you get out of it what you put into it.

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Cheers is only offered for the entire time of your cruise on all ships.

^^^True.

And, every adult 21+ occupying the *same* cabin as you, must also purchase the Cheers pkg if you do...

I don't drink. My Hubs does. We have never gotten it because the cost of 2 pkgs is waaay higher than he alone would drink. So basically a waste of money that we could put to use elsewhere.

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Not really outdated. People have been complaining about the fridges for years

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Thanks for your replies. What is the initial cost for growler purchase?

My Hubs said it was just under $50, but that includes the growler and 1st fill...

We went on the tour which was pretty awesome.

Lol especially the tasting.

Plus we got glasses to take home and a lil certificate, I think we also got coupons for drinks onboard. That was around $25/pp but totally worth it to learn about how they brew.

Also, there's this amazingly good brew (hope they still make it:)

it's called Port Hoppin IPA. I don't usually drink beer, but it was really good!

Enjoy your Vista/Horizon Cruise and enjoy the RFP& Brewery. We did.

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Like I said in my post, I didn't expect them to "do anything". I was merely pointing out that the "perk" is somewhat useless.

I guess it would have been nice if the manager would have pointed out other days/times close to my request that I might have been interested in. Basic customer service....

 

Based on my cruising history, 14 all on CCL......it is obvious that I don't pick a cruise line based on the loyalty perks.

 

It's amazing how rude and presumptuous people on this site can be. Remember, it's here to share things about Carnival not

to one up someone.......See you on board......

Hahaha maybe it's just a bully-builder-upper for those that choose to be consistently grumpy Gus's🤣

Thankfully they do seem to be in the smallest grouping.

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This is 9 years old.

Not even thought about how outdated the info may be.

NOW I'll certainly make sure and check First...

Thank you for calling that out! :)

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I'm sure they do not do "Growlers" on board. I have seen those big beer tubes filled with beer (red frog pub only), but would be to awkward to take up on deck.

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ooops

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I have never really posted on here before. I usually just read post. My husband and I have 130 days sailing with Carnival alone. Wanted to see if this has happened to anyone else. Put deposit on a cruise over Christmas as a surprise to my adult kids and grandkids. Two days later I got an email from carnival saying 168 days until you cruise. Did not think anything about it until my daughter in law texted me So.....I just got this emails from carnival and I am so excited. Then the rest of the family got emails. My surprise was ruined!!! Travel agent only had her and my info on the booking. This was generated by VIFP numbers. Anyone else have something similar happen??

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