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My wife and I always purchase the Welcome Aboard photo on all our cruises.  On other lines its always taken in the port with the ship picture background.  Does MSC offer this opportunity?

Sail & Sign card at the Guest Services desk?  I often taken the physical plastic Carnival Gift Crads to Guest Services but never had the "EGIFT" cards.  Does it work the same way?

Thanks!

Does the ESCAPE stay on time in Port Canaveral (Eastern Time) OR do they change the ship times to local timefor different ports if applicable?  

have lobster one night in the main dining room?  Thanks in advance!

On 6/6/2022 at 6:04 PM, c-leg5 said:

Not sure what to tell you - unless it has been removed - it was certainly there for our visits in March 2020, and March 2022! Perhaps it is not available presently due to the upcoming renovations? 

 

It is not advertised and I don’t know why the FAQ have never been updated but try this from the owners blog

 

http://box5202.temp.domains/~mayachan/taking-the-plunge/

 

I have been several since the early days and there was no pool initially. David is the son (co-owner?), who takes care of the day to day operations.

My apologies on the swimming pool remarks.  David had indicated to me that they generate there own electricity, and would be concerned with being able to keep a pool going.  Also concerned about the "hygiene" and keeping it clean for guests use.  I guess that has changed since they apparently have a pool.  

What other "renovations" going on that you referred to?  

I was just there....Never has and never will have a pool according to the owners.  (David is a former Californiaian BTW) Perhaps your thinking somewhere else.  

Not adult only, but a great day and not overly crowded.  Great food and drinks.  

Would highly recommend this place.  No pool.  It was a great day with private availability for massages.      You wont regreat it !

I alwayd pack my swiss army pocket knife in my checked baggage.  Never had to go to the "naughty" room yet!

Just off the Pride 7 day western....We were at 1380 or just below 50%.  It was great...no lines, and the service was the best weve ever had on a Carnival cruise.  

Are they currently allowing the "bags" of laundry for Platium members to be processed on Carnival ships?  

In the main dining room one night?  Carnival usually does but didnt know about NCL.  Anybody?

Am looking for a recommendation or company who does Stingray City and the Turtle Centre while in Grand Cayman.  Any suggestions on a company to use?  Thanks!

Recently booked the Pinel Island tour with Bernards and paid the deposit online.  Our ship, the Carnival Breeze, was unable to make port on the original scheduled date. Bernards will not refund my deposit as they stated we came 5 days later and they made a reservation for us on the new date.  Never heard of a company not refunding when your ship does not make it to port on the original scheduled day.  BEWARE of dealing with Bernards  in St Maarten!

No, I am not going until January 2020.

Orlando TSA just announced allowing for 2 hours to get through security.  Dont know how long they expect delays though. Might want to Goggle the announcement. 

There is an explanation and news release on page 2 of this message board. 

We are looking at the Natural Wonders Excursion with Glory Tours in Barbados.  Can you recommend it?  Can you tell us if they run on time and are NOT crowded?  Looking for your comments/suggestions.  Thank You!

Blue_Water, If we catch a tour at the dock, open air taxi for 4 hours, will they just drop us at CGB for beach time?  Do we pick up another taxi to return or continue with the tour or does the original driver come back for us?

We just came off a 13 day cruise on the Sunshine.  

 1.  Smokers gravitate to the casino area, so yes, in the casino its a little smokey.  However, I never smelled smoke in any other part of the ship.  Non smokers just want to complain in general about smokers I would guess.

2.  Food was better than most on our cruises.  It was a Journeys cruise so maybe that made a difference, but the dining room food was good. Many other areas to eat at and they were good.  For breakfast we ate in the very back, 9th floor, and they had an omelette station.  Outstanding!  You can also have lunch there for free, but at night there is an up-charge.  

3.  Its a great ship (our second time on it)  and the staff is very friendly and seems to enjoy their jobs.  Our CD - Mikey -- was really funny and outstanding. 

Great ship...you will have a blast!

As you walk in, you will split into Priority and regular lines.  It's very easy, well organized, and the best port check in we have ever experienced!

Many people like the International Palms in Cocoa Beach.  Think it has a bar and restaurant on site.  They have a group employee who can help book and give you a discount.  Check the reviews first!  It is a basic hotel, exterior entrances, with heated pools.  If interested, I would call for a group rate.It is advertised as being on the beach.

Just off the Sunshine yesterday, and cabin 7253 had a mini frig.

with roundtrip from Seattle. Will have a Balcony Cabin. What do you recommend --- Port or Starboard side cabin?

We used Karib in June and I can not recommend them. Golf cart was very slow and difficult to steer. I have used Nathans on previous trips but not sure he is still in business either. Will use Wet Money on next rental.

We have two rooms with my DW and me in separate rooms with one child each in the room. (Ages 30+) We did this to each get the $100 OBC as a stockholder. My wife and I both have Carnival stock in out individual names so we booked the rooms in this manner. Once on board, we want to switch rooms so my wife and I share a room and the kids share a room. How can we do this and each keep the $100 OBC on our individual accounts?