Cruiser_1977

Crazy4Camping - You don't go directly to the ship. There is a terminal for check-in.

Once off the shuttle you must decide if you will give your larger bags to the porter(s) who will load on ship. The bag(s) will eventually (fingers crossed) make it to your cabin.

If you prefer to keep it with you, you will have to drag/carry it through the terminal and with you onto the ship and then anywhere you go on the ship until your room is ready. Unless you have the privilege of having your room ready early.

Prior criminal bad acts are no problem. Take valid photo ID and an original birth certificate and enjoy.

HOWEVER -- I agree with posts above, if he has restrictions he should check with the court or probation officer. If he has open warrants he will more than likely be arrested at some point along the way (airport, cruise terminal, anywhere they may "run" his ID).

Photo Identification

A non-expired government-issued photo I.D. is required of all guests 16 years of age and older. The following are acceptable:

• Driver's License
  
• Driver's Permit
  
• School/Student I.D. (acceptable for guests 16/17/18 years of age)
  
• Government-issued identification card (city/state/federal)
  
• Government-issued Trusted Traveler Program Membership Card (NEXUS/SENTRI/FAST) - for photo identification use only
  

I found this on google...no fish tacos...

https://www.google.com/search?q=%22local+menu%22+%22norwegian%22&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS772US772&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi946q18uXdAhXSo1kKHRt4B6YQ_AUIDigB&biw=1344&bih=700#imgrc=BIYu1XAw_BineM:

I have lived in the DC area for almost 20 years. BWI is in MD and not near the DC tourist things with only 2 hours (you said a couple which to me is 2). Are you also leaving from Port of Baltimore? If so, Camden Yards is on the way if you're baseball people. However, what is your plan for your luggage? There is also the National Aquarium in Baltimore. But I would want more than an hour to visit it and again the luggage. If you just want a place in Baltimore to eat, not far I recommend https://www.missshirleys.com/ they close at 3:30pm. Miss Shirley's is about a minute from the Port :)

OP -- I think it's nice that you're doing their homework. :)

I just found this...

• Please note that effective immediately, Norwegian Cruise Line will assess a $15.00 USD per person (subject to change without notice) cancellation fee for specialty restaurant reservations cancelled inside 24 hours. Reservations made on embarkation day will not be assessed the $15.00 USD per person fee if the reservation is cancelled prior to 5:00 pm
  

Not sure Jenny, I had just mentioned that if you were a no show that you were charged (thats what i thought i had heard in the past) And the person asked what would be charged? If its an a la cart menu vs a set price menu.

 

Maybe if someone was so sick they couldn't call to cancel? If they thought they had a reservation for a certain time and it ended up being a different day?

I know this isn't you BUT why wouldn't they cancel? Call, visit the restaurant, use the kiosk, or heck even the app. It's just rude to no-show when they are holding a table and possibly turning others away.

OP - I wasn't, and am not, trying to be a jerk. I'm trying to understand.

Again, your best bet may be using twitter or the Roll Call for your sailing.

I'm a bit confused. I have not followed any of the other threads mentioned about this. If I understand, OP you were on the Escape that set sail on 9/9/2018. You were to have stops in Nassau and Bermuda and 5 days at sea. Instead, are you saying you had six days at sea and a stop in Port Canaveral? If so, they refunded the $30/pp for Nassau as OBC? How do you know the port fees and taxes for individual ports? I have only ever seen it lumped together as one charge. This leads to how do you know that arriving at Port Canaveral wasn't more expensive and the cruise line ate the costs?

I'm not arguing, I am simply confused and trying to figure it out. I have never had a cruise need to deviate. However, I would assume that planning the ports months in advance allows for negotiation of port fees. While asking at the last minute to dock may have led to fees at Canaveral being higher than normal.

As for hearing back from NCL, I wouldn't hold your breath. It has become my belief that using twitter is the only way to get responses. Also, have you tried posting this in the Roll Call for that sailing? Those people were more likely to offer the answer to your question...

Finally under 100!!!

If you are not using transportation provided by a hotel, etc. for free, you will need money for transportation from airport to port. Unless you are driving, then you need to factor in parking. Also, cash for porters, etc. that are not part of the Carnival gratuities. Also, cash for if you'd like to tip bartenders, steward, wait staff. I also have an "emergency fund". God forbid some medical emergency or other scenario happens. Insurance only applies AFTER. So, you will need money available in case of change in flights, need to stay in a hotel, etc.

I have always been told by staff and read that everything is prepared fresh.

I am not going to count on it being ready. Although, my TA and a rep at Carnival both said my cabin would be ready and accessible when I board. I ALWAYS check my bag and have an oversized "purse" that I carry on the plane/ship with my swimsuit, etc.

Ok. So as you understand it immediate access to your stateroom is not a usual perk with suites? It just happened with me perhaps because as the earlier poster said maybe because of the class of ship? Or something else maybe

 

Anyway, I just looked and the Paradise is a Fantasy class too :). I’ll keep my fingers crossed. It was nice but I was prepared both times to have to wait awhile

I apologize if I added to the confusion.

They are two different things.

1) Priority Boarding: A dedicated security and check-in lane has been set aside for all Priority guests on embarkation day.

2) Access to Staterooms: Your stateroom will be ready for you as soon as you board, so you can relax or freshen up for all the fun you are about to have.

I don't want to add to any confusion. I am on the Fantasy in January. I am in a suite. Early embarkation is the first perk under amenities:

• Priority check-in during embarkation
  
• Upgraded bathroom facilities
  
• 24-hour stateroom service
  
• Carnival Comfort Collection
  
• Bathrobes
  
• Refrigerator
  
• Telephone
  
• Television with A/V input plate
  
• Personal safe box
  
• Individual climate control
  
• 110 AC power outlet
  

Also on the description of the room: "As you step into a Junior Suite aboard Carnival Fantasy, you can’t help but feel that you’re stepping into luxury. With VIP check-in, more indoor space for stretching out and an outdoor balcony made for fresh air and great views, try a Junior Suite for a private oasis away from home."

I was on the Sky in June. We definitely anchored at GSC. I'm pretty sure I have a photo of the anchor line. I thought it was neat how the ship "moved" throughout the day.

Here is the link to my review of my cruise to Cuba on the Sky June 4-8: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2644446

Here are the dailies: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2644413

Is there a limit to the drinks you can have per day? There weren't for us. However, they reserve the right not to serve you if you seem intoxicated.

- What type (brands) of liquor are included? This was answered above.

- What type (brands) of wine are included? I avoided the wine (I am an admitted wine snob). However, the champagne in the Plantation Lounge was awesome.

- Are sodas and bottled water included? Soda yes, bottled water no. I took a yeti and filled it myself.

- What about coffees? There is regular and decaf included. It was fine. I didn't even look at specialty coffees.

Carnival is a company that has a fiduciary responsibility to it's shareholders. They must continue to be profitable. There are only soo many ways to do this:

1) Increase Prices

a.) offering new services (often at an additional cost to passenger)

2) Decrease Costs

b.) remove available services

3) A combination of 1 & 2

However, they also have to adhere to supply and demand. If enough passengers are unhappy with a change, they will let that be known by avoiding it. In this case, not dining in the specialty restaurants. I would not want the job of walking the line between overall passenger satisfaction (based on how many people book and at what price points) versus profitability.

The discussion here is a perfect example of the great divide in cruise passengers that the cruise lines must try to close in order to keep their cabins filled.

104!!:):D:ship:

Welcome to CC! Hope you have an amazing trip :)

I second that you will be fine at 1:35.

The solo lounge is called private on the website. I would assume if you have a Balcony you wouldn't have access to the solo lounge. If you would rather have the balcony do it :) I'm a solo cruiser as well. I'm outgoing and don't have trouble meeting people and I enjoy balconies/suites.

GASGIVEAWAY18 = 1000points

I appreciate your son's service! If you booked early saver this is the policy. If they start making exceptions for one thing, it opens the door for lots of other things. The policy is one reason the prices are less expensive. Maybe someone else could go in his place?

From: https://www.carnival.com/help:

• Radios/Boom Boxes: For the comfort of all our guests, radios and boom boxes can be used with headphones or earpieces when used in public areas.
  

Wisit carnival.com, "explore", "our ships", scroll to Liberty. "deck plans", on the right select your deck, then on the ship select your cabin, it will populate with three tabs, select "amenities". This will tell you everything available in your cabin.