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Hello. If you have stayed on deck 6 of the Dream, would you please tell me what it was like being above the Promenade deck? How noisy was it and would you recommend it? We are considering it with a balcony room, but wonder about the noise. I'm thinking it wouldn't be as bad as being under the deck. If you have stayed right under and right above the promenade, what was it like in comparison to each other?

Thanks in advance!

Like some of the previous posters, we thought the presentation was cool but the dessert was...ok. It's hard to describe all of the parts of it. They tell you what it is, but it's quick and it's while they're making all of the designs. There's some gummy/chewy things, some sweet, some tart, some crunchy and a chocolate ball with stuff inside. I agree that you would do better getting another dessert if you're looking for taste satisfaction. 

3 hours ago, csj092809 said:

Hi all! I am doing a 15 day Repo cruise next year (the Mardi Gras). I am wondering if anyone that has been on one of these can give me some advice. I usually just get an inside cabin, as I live in the Caribbean and do not feel the need to "see out" while cruising. Just being on the ship is vacation enough for us.  I am thinking, however, that with being on board for that many days (quite a few sea days) we may want more room to relax in our cabin.  It is just me and my son and we have never gone above an ocean view.  Is getting a suite overkill or would we most likely be happier with more room and separate sleeping/living areas?  Any advice from fellow cruisers who have experienced these is highly appreciated!

I went on the 15 day Breeze repo cruise and it was great! I don't think you need a suite. It would be nice, but if anything I would say get a balcony. It was my mom and I in the cabin and we had enough space. If you don't want to sit/lay on the bed, there is still a couch to lounge on and when you don't want the crowds while sitting outside, you have your balcony. There were definitely days where I wasn't into any of that days activities and only left for a while to allow time for the room steward to tidy up. Breakfast, lunch and/or dinner in your personal space is great. If the ship is more the vacation for you, I say get the balcony because the other perks of the suite don't seem like they would matter to you, such as priority tender. I could be wrong, but that price jump for a few sq feet isn't worth it if getting to the ports isn't that important. As for early embarkation and debarkation, you can somewhat control that by selecting when you want to check in and disembark. You could use that money towards something else, but whatever you choose, you'll be cruising so you can't go wrong.

Before I took my first cruise at the ripe old age of 36 in 2016, I had a thought that the foods would be more uncommon. Being as you're traveling to other countries and various islands, I thought there would be lots of exotic fruits and foods from different places. I was not expecting something so "Americanized". I was looking at the food thinking, "burgers, pizza, cantaloupe. I can get all of this at home'. Don't get me wrong, I like those foods and it's good to have when you want something familiar in between the new, but I was just expecting more cultural variety food-wise. I've only sailed Carnival because that was all my family had sailed, so I didn't know any different. Now that I have done more research on other lines, I'm looking to try something new.

What are some pre-conceived notions/thoughts/ideas you had about cruising that turned out to be wrong once you actually experienced it? It could be positive or negative. Cheers!

We'll be sailing the Vista for the first time later this year. I figure Guy's Burgers, the buffet and Blue Iguana would be open for embarkation, but what other dining is available once you board? Thanks.

This sounds like a line I would enjoy. I'm 38, single and no kids. There's nothing wrong with Carnival, but I do tend to be in the more quiet and secluded areas like the Serenity deck and sometimes the library. The sail-a-way party is ok, but truly I'm burned out on the Cha Cha Slide and the Wobble. I do love Guy's burgers and the energy the Fun Squad has. I've gone with Carnival because that's what my family cruises and like I said, I don't mind a party, but quiet relaxation sounds great too. On the Carnival Journey's cruises they have seminars, but I didn't attend one when we went. It would depend on the topics. The MDR dancing is a little annoying to me. I would be ok with it if it didn't hold up my meal, but since it does, I can do without it. I do enjoy the comedy shows and sometimes the dive in movie depending on what they're showing. Think I'll give it a go! As long as there is ample food, beverage and the electricity continues to work, how bad could a cruise be? Thanks everyone for your answers. I'm still welcoming additional input 

14 hours ago, Nymich said:

There is no hairy chest contest on Celebrity

Well that's definitely a plus for me!

Hello there! I've only sailed on Carnival but am looking to try other lines. One thing I seem to hear frequently from people that have sailed Carnival and try other lines is that there aren't as many activities on other lines and/or there's not much to do after 10pm. I'm sure it may come down to what you're interested in whether or not there is enough to do. I'm not sure what they are referred to on Celebrity, but does anyone have a daily activities paper that you would post for a standard 7 day cruise? I'd like to see what they offer and at what times. If it makes any difference, I'm leaning towards the Edge or the Solstice class ships. Thank you!

Don't just look at the alcohol you drink because CHEERS includes more than that. People often make that mistake when arguing against it. It may not be for you, but take the entire offering into account. Take a look at what it includes below, look up the menus online and write down what you think you'd order in a day, then decide. It's been beneficial for me and I only drink about 2-4 alcoholic drinks a day (when on a cruise). Specialty coffee in the morning, fruity drink in the afternoon, a glass of wine at dinner and maybe something if I go to the comedy show. The rest was made up with bottled and flavored waters and Honest Teas. One of the main things I like is that besides knowing you have everything paid for upfront, it allows for some experimenting. Not sure if you'd like a particular drink by the description, try it. If you don't like it, wait 5 mins and get something else. You don't have to force yourself to finish something just because you paid for it and don't want to pay for something else. With CHEERS you've paid for up to 15 alcoholic drinks and unlimited non-alcoholic. It's like creating your own drink flight! 

• All spirits, including cocktails, cognacs, whiskies and other spirits, as well as beer (including self-serve beer stations) and wine and champagne by the glass, with a $20 USD or lower menu price per serving 
• Sodas (including specialty sodas), Zero-Proof frozen cocktails (including smoothies) and juices 
• Specialty coffees and hot tea served in the main dining rooms, specialty restaurants and coffee bars
• Milkshakes, where applicable  
• RockStar energy drinks, Powerade, Vitamin Water, Coconut Water and Honest Tea
• 500ml bottled water and other non-alcoholic bottled beverages served in bars and lounges
• Large format (1 liter and 1.5-liter) bottles of water in the main dining rooms and specialty restaurants
• 25 percent discount off the menu price for any spirit, cocktail or wine by the glass, costing above $20 USD per serving
• 25 percent discount off the menu price for wine and champagne by the bottle 
• 25 percent discount off beverage seminars and classes

What's your favorite area of the ship and why? I'm just curious about how people view each section. I haven't stayed forward yet. Mid was great to be in the hub of things, but I didn't mind the back either. No preference so far.  

Ok. I kind of figured so. Thanks!

We are taking our first Thanksgiving cruise this year. Do they do anything special during this time and what's it like overall? I figured they would so special things for Christmas but curious about Thanksgiving. Kind of how on land Christmas gets way more promotion and activities over Thanksgiving. Thanks. 

Greetings. We are looking to book a room on the 8th deck of the Vista midship. Where is the IMAX located? Though 8 is sandwiched between two stateroom floors, we're not sure how far the sound will travel. Thanks for your help! 

You can cruise alone. As long as at least one of the passengers in the room is at least 18 yrs old, you're fine. Enjoy!

Yall,

 

I cant wait to get on the Carnival Breeze in January.

 

Looking forward to sipping some delicious adult beverages.

 

What are your favorites and what are they made of?

 

 

:tropical-drink::bottle-pop::champagne-toast::whiskey-glass::beer-toast::cocktail:

If you like frozen fruity drinks, go for the lemonade daiquiri at the Breeze Bar. Base alcohol is rum. Sooo good. It's like a lemonade Slurpee with a little kick.

Thanks. Maybe that little bit of info will help my roommate wan to get cheers!

 

 

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You can find menus online for the coffee shop and bars. I say look at those and calculate if you will drink at least $60 (approx.) a day. I always get CHEERS because I do drink that much. Between 1 or 2 mimosas or 1 or 2 specialty coffees for breakfast, a smoothie, milkshake, cocktail or special tea at lunch, 2 glasses of wine at dinner, a drink or two at the comedy show or while watching a dive in movie and multiple liters of bottle water, I was at at least $50 before the whole day was over and as you can see, it's not all alcoholic. One thing that made a difference were the cocktails and wine I calculated. Some were at least $9 or $10. The coffees about $4 with additional flavoring (french vanilla, hazelnut, mocha, caramel and using almond, soy or coconut milk). Liter bottles of water are $3.75 (I forgot how much 16 oz are) and you can ask for one every time you get a bar drink then refrigerate them to take with you for port days. I counted about 7/day for myself because I'll drink a lot of water. It's not for everyone, but take a look at the menus and pick out the drinks you think you'd order and go from there. :D

Wow. Thank you! Looks like it's barely worth it. Basically the canvas print is "free". :):):)

Ok. Thanks! That really helps:):):):):):)

Greetings! Does anyone know how much 8x10 pictures cost while on board? I'm debating on whether or not to pre purchase the package but it would help if I knew about how much they are on board. I can't find it online. The fine print on the Pixels package ordering site says the Breeze (my ship) and some others only offer 8x10 prints. Thanks for any help.

Where is your journeys cruise going to?

Southern Caribbean!

I do not, but you can easily look that up. People post copies on their blogs or misc websites. I have even seen videos of each day's funtimes on youtube.

I didn't see any recent 14 day fun times online. I've looked on YouTube already and have watched numerous cruise vlogs but the only fun times I keep finding that people have shared are for 7 days. I was mostly interested in what types of seminars, classes and extras were offered for journeys. I guess I'll just have to settle for generic info and be surprised. That's ok too.

Greetings! Does anyone have recent copies of the Fun Times (and Carnival Capers) for a 14 day cruise? I've only been on a 7 day but am going on a 14 day soon and wonder what different things are offered on Journeys cruises. I've read the description on the Carnival site but was interested in something more specific. Thanks! :)

My family and I were considering booking the Steakhouse the first night of our upcoming cruise for this reason also. We have CHEERS but are leaving out of Texas. We decided against it because it may be busier since people are going for the free wine. Remember though, each adult can bring on a bottle of wine. So we are going to do that to have some for the first day until CHEERS kicks in the next day. Then we can book the Steakhouse for whenever. Just something else to think about.