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On 5/8/2024 at 8:37 PM, molsonschooner said:

I wonder if there is any difference between flying domestic or flying to Toronto

No, as you go through customs when you arrive in Canada, not in the US. You just go through baggage drop and TSA and that’s it. 

7 hours ago, NRWPA said:

I got it for $22 and would do it again for that price but not more than $30. I didn't find the food to be more upscale than anywhere else on the island but YMMV. I wish I had been feeling better that day so I could have checked the area out more. For that reason, I'll probably book again for the price I cited.

$22?? It’s going for $65 USD for our sailing 🥴. 

49 minutes ago, Havin'fun said:

I make a 12pm reservation at a specialty restaurant and take bags with us.  It has never been a problem.  I will be on Adventure in 2 weeks and the cabins open at 1pm

I just made our reservation for 12:30. My husband figures it’s better to carry bags to a less crowded Giovanni’s rather than an overcrowded Windjammer. The plus side is when we’re done lunch, we can go our room and just chill out for a bit until sail away. 🙂

What time are cabins usually ready on embarkation day? I was thinking of booking lunch at Giovanni’s when we embark to avoid the crowd in the Windjammer. I was hoping to drop off our bags in the room before lunch.

22 hours ago, jackadapt said:

With the current unrest in Haiti, how does everyone feel about Jamaica?  While I realize they are separate countries and islands, they are separated by just a short boat/plane ride away.  I have a cruise on Odyssey of the Seas in 2 weeks that I'm getting uncomfortable with.  Thanks for any feedback.

As a Jamaican, I find this funny 😂. One country has absolutely nothing to do with the other. That’s like asking if you feel comfortable with going to Texas because they’re a car ride away from the Mexican cartel. Go on your vacation, get off and explore the port and get back on. Don’t venture off on your own and you’ll be good. 😊 

We’re in the midst of comparing both ships as well for our family cruise next year. At the end, it boiled down to price. MG was about $1500 cheaper than Harmony. We’ve done Royal’s Oasis class a few times, so we’re familiar with it. We’ve never done Carnival, so we want to give it a try. 

You can get an antigen test for travelling purposes at Costco for $16.99.

This is such a huge relief! The cruiselines will hopefully change their guidance soon for all. 🙂🙂

https://www.cp24.com/news/u-s-will-accept-mixed-doses-of-vaccines-from-international-travellers-1.5625453

The US just approved mixed vaccines!!

https://www.cp24.com/news/u-s-will-accept-mixed-doses-of-vaccines-from-international-travellers-1.5625453

17 minutes ago, AlbertaCruisers said:

 

The CDC has provided the following reference to support their decision:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/covid-19-vaccines-us.html#Interchangeability

We continue to encourage the CDC and other U.S. government officials to re-evaluate this policy.

This last line tells me that they are reluctant in implementing this as it will affect their bottom line. SMH. Looks like my next vacation will be a land vacation outside the US. 

6 minutes ago, broberts said:

 

I don't think being considered unvaccinated prevents one from cruising. 

It doesn’t prevent you from cruising, but it does make it a more unpleasant experience and it does cost you more money at the end. You may not be allowed in certain places on a ship, you may not be allowed to get off a certain ports, you’re subject to more testing on your dime … why would one want to subject themselves to that if you are fully vaccinated but the cruise line won’t recognize you as such? 

This will all be moot point as epidemiologists in the US are recommending those who got a J&J shot get an mRNA shot as a booster. Give it time … guidelines are going to change. 

I have a feeling that they will reverse their mixing vaccine policy sooner rather than later. Barbados had that policy in place and then they reversed their decision once the publicity was placed on them and they were forced to review. I think with enough pressure by the UK and the Canadian government, they will reverse it. 

I saw Hairspray on Oasis years ago and there was a guy who used to be in sitcoms back in the 80s who played 

Edna (his name slips me) but he was PHENOMENAL. That entire production was fantastic. I was a bit underwhelmed with Mamma Mia on the Allure. We’re supposed to go back on the Oasis next August and I hope CATS is up to snuff. If it’s anything like the movie, I have a feeling we won’t last longer that the first 20 minutes. 

Fingers crossed for Mardi Gras Aug 2022!

4 hours ago, RWolver672 said:

If the second cabin is under a different name than yours, a person from that cabin must go with you.  They want to make sure that both parties want it opened.  

It's my husband and kids ... I'm assigned to one room and my husband is assigned to the other room (the one adult per room rule), but I booked both rooms. Hopefully, I can go down without him. If not, no biggie if I drag him downstairs (probably have to drag the kids along with him).

1 hour ago, five. said:

Short answer: yes in most cases. But limited numbers per cruise can be done, so go to guest services early to have that done.

 

Long answer: here is a good thread on the topic.

 

Thank you . I read through the thread and it was informative. It looks like our first stop will be at guest services! 

1 hour ago, ObstructedView2 said:

 

Not all adjoining balcony cabin partitions can be opened to one another in regards to the partition possibly covering a balcony door when it is opened. Click on the link below, then click on your deck, then locate your cabin, and it will list which cabin your balcony partition can open to.

 

Carnival Horizon staterooms located @:

https://help.goccl.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4397/~/carnival-horizon-(hz)-staterooms-and-ship-features

 

 

 

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Thank you for this link. Very helpful. 🙂

I have two adjoining balcony rooms on the Horizon and I was wondering if the partition between the balconies can be removed to create one larger balcony?

54 minutes ago, klfrodo said:

So, I went to google and asked. You just took an ADA Accessible cabin away from someone who may need it.

https://help.goccl.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3850/~/ada-ambulatory-accessible-cabins-(aac)

I didn’t ask for it … this was the cabin that was assigned to me. I asked for 2 adjoining rooms and that room is what they gave me. I just asked if these rooms were any different. 

I recently booked adjoining rooms on the Horizon for me and my family. When I checked the deck map, it says that one of the rooms is an ambulatory accessible stateroom. What is that exactly? Is it any different from regular balcony rooms?

Can anyone tell me if you’ve encountered any good glass bottom boat excursions in Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman or Cozumel? That’s the itinerary that we’re taking in August and I would love to bring my kids on one, as they’ve never been. I went on one in Roatan and it was great. 

5 minutes ago, Hoops_Baller said:

No.  In fact we have gotten around by cheers for two adults by splitting the adults and kids in each room, i.e. 1 adult and 1 child in each room.  Therefore, if one adult is not a big drinker you aren't forced to buy two Cheers packages

That’s exactly what I was hoping. We booked 2 rooms for our family of 5, with an adult in each room with the kids. My husband is more of a drinker than I am, so I didn’t see the point in getting 2 cheers packages. My kids don’t even like soda, so the Bubbles package would be a waste for them. 

I know that if you purchase the Cheers package then all adults in the cabin have to get it. Supposing you’re the only adult in a cabin with kids? Do I have to buy the Bubbles package for them since I’m buying the cheers package?

46 minutes ago, Joe817 said:

If you order the drink package now, you save some money, as opposed to buying it on ship. I've never seen the wifi package go on sale. 

Thank you. That’s interesting. I know on Royal they will occasionally put their drink and wifi packages on “sale” before sailing (like a Black Friday sale or a President Day sale), where you might save an additional $5 a night or something. I guess Carnival doesn’t do that.