WindinmySails

I am thinking of taking a cruise, read all the posts about how things are going now because of COVID, and am interested in Adventure of the Seas out of Galvaston thee day after Thanksgiving.  I haven't read any posts regarding this ship during this time.  Anybody done this one, and how was it.

Thank you in advance!

I just brought my own, and it worked out well. Just remember to grab it before the waiter does.  Have fun on your cruise!

So with the dining package, we chose La cucina as one of our evenings...what are we allowed to have? One from each area? soup, salad, pasta, entree? How does that work? Thanks!

So, I actually called NCL and they said that 75% of their reservations are available on the ship, so they only allow 25% of reservations to be made online before sailing. So the agent suggested that as soon as we get on the ship to make the reservations for the times we didn't get/want.

Just received notification that our bid from outside cabin to mini suite on 16 October Breakaway cruise was accepted. We are Australian so our bid was in Aussie dollars we only bid $10 over minimum so paid $80 per person Australian which is about $58 usd.

We were offered 4 upgrade choices but only bid on the balcony cabin which we offered only $5 more than minimum and mini suite which we won! The other offers we received that we didn't bid on was spa balcony and spa mini suite.

Congratulations!!!:tropical-drink::ship::ship: :ship:

I did bid on ocean view to balcony and to Mini suite....minimum on both, so happy with the balcony. Never did the bidding and I do think, looking at the ship, that most rooms are balconies.....so I think that helps your chances. Good luck all that put bids in!!!

October 7th....7 day cruise

Just got informed my bid from an ocean view to a balcony has been ACCEPTED!! Bid minimum...$40/pp. I think we just got lucky, I think it depends on how full the ship is.

Trying to decide between the two, would like a great snorkeling experience. Does anyone have any insight of opinions of either? Thanks so much!

I have the dining package on the Getaway and I was wondering how far in advance should I book for dining? Can a person make a decision that day or is it best to book in advance? I would appreciate any help or insight with this. Thanks so much!

We are thinking of getting the 3 meal dining package as part of a promotion for one of our choices. Could anyone please tell me how that works? Can one dine at Ocean Blue? Is one limited to cost or can you get the sea food extravaganza? Any input would be appreciated how to get the most out of this package. Thanks in advance!

Thank you!

I'm sorry, I don't have the fun times. Lots of activities on the ship, especially on the sea day. This is a link that might be helpful, It looks pretty close to what it was :

http://www.cruisetipstv.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/FunTimes-Day-4-Oct-1-2016-3-29-PM.pdf

We are getting on the Imagination on Thursday! How was the weather? Warm enough to sunbathe?

Yes it was, but take a jacket ( I took a fleece Columbia), nights get very cool and it was windy. We knew the weather may be a factor. I went on a cruise where it rained 5 out of 7 days and still had a fabulous time! Have a wonderful cruise!

Just did this. We did Uber, waited 9 min. $31 to the port, got there in less than a half hour. Then on the way back it was $42, I am thinking though it was Thanksgiving and waited less than 10 min to be whisked back to LAX. We were two people. Very easy, very convenient. I would say this was the best way for us.

Imagination Review

We just got off Imagination on Thanksgiving. It was a great little 4 day cruise.

We are in our mid 50’s early 60’s. Embarkation was easy, even when I left my passport on my luggage and the luggage had to be tracked down in order for me to even board the ship. We were coming from colder Denver and I put my jacket with my passport in my luggage….such an ameture move. Carnival was on it, and made me feel relieved that I would be getting on the ship, but it would be a few hours later. My heart sank, because we came on an earlier flight to enjoy being on board earlier...that didn’t seem it was going to happen. Long story short, I only had to wait an additional hour, and we were having lunch on the Lido deck. It was so easy to board with my luggage, I would probably do that vs. giving it up at the curb, again.

Lunch was nice, good fish, which I wanted most of. It was Italian fare. We had the Cheers package, so we got drinks and explored the ship, top to bottom.

We had any time dining, in the Pride dining room. We ordered the Mahi, and it was terribly overcooked. The apps were good, but main course was not. We do dine out in Denver and are “foodies” and were pretty disappointed with the entree.

Catalina

Breakfast was the same breakfast fare, loved having the fruit and the omelet station. We found the back outside of the lido deck above the Serenity lounge was peaceful and a lovely place to have breakfast. We had every buffet meal there. We brought cheap dollar store coffee mugs, and that was a plus, as the cups are small for us, with the amount of coffee we consume.

Tendering was long lines to get off, but they tried to keep the lines moving, we waited about half an hour in line to tender. We just walked around Catalina, along the boardwalk all the way to the Casino.

This night was elegant night, it was a long wait for the dining room, Pride. The food again was not fabulous, and lots of tables needed bussing that weren’t. I wonder what the Spirit dining room was like. I found the food to be better and fresher on the Lido deck. Always opted for the fish and it was always better on the Lido.

We do vape, not smoke, and we found that above the Lido deck was the only place we could vape. This area was noisy most of the time, so it would have been nice to have a quite place, but this was not make or break for us. The server, Ali, was always around to refill our drinks.

Ensenada

Walked around first on the boardwalk. I had been shopping in Mexico before, so didn’t need anymore stuff. Loved seeing the seals barking, the fish market was really interesting to see, and I loved the fountain with the music by the flag. The flag wasn’t up, as they were working on the flag pole.

This night we noticed that most of the items in the dining room were at the Lido deck, so we opted casual this evening.

Sea Day

We played many or the games on board, walked around enjoying that….it was relaxing. Won 40.00 in the casino, although I was down 60.00 altogether. We got great use out of our Cheers package. I don’t know if I would purchase it on a 7 day. In the main dining room, I had the seafood penne, the calamari, shrimp and mussels was were good, but the salmon on top was inedible. Had the chocolate melting cake, that everyone raved about and it was good.

We caught the Epic Rock show and it was pretty good. My boyfriend is in the entertainment business, and he was even impressed. One of the better shows I have seen on a cruise ship.

Music

Most of the music was enjoyable, except for the DJ on the Lido Deck, loud for me, but people were having a good time dancing. The singers were very enjoyable, typically a guitar and soloist, but all were quite talented and chose great music to share.

Our Cabin

Were were on the Riviera Deck 4 and the cabin was nice and always made up. Strangely we didn’t see our room stewart, Bennie, until the third day, but anything we needed or asked for he did do…..ninja...sure of it. I like having rooms closer to the ocean. Being in the aft, 220R, it was easy to use the elevator.

Cabin initially had a funky smell, but I always bring an air freshener, like the kind you’d use in a car, and it was good within a couple hours.

The PAX

It was like the United Nations, loved that, all kinds of people, lots of 20 somethings, at times rowdy, but kind and having a good time. Many would come up and just ask us how we were doing, spreading their cheer. It was a nice group of people!

The Crew

Never was wanting or waiting for a drink, everyone was friendly and professional...addressed by name most of the time, that amazed me actually!

All in all this is a great value for a get-a-way cruise.

Just your cruise card. On very rare occasions have we been asked for photo ID.

We got off yesterday, and we were asked for our passport.

Its a small cruise, but it is a CRUISE!! ONE!

A cheap blow up pool is such a great solution...did that many times when my kids were little, it is portable so you can take to the shade if you need to protect young skin. Happy cruising!

I am pretty sure other people would be able to comment, but can't she still buy insurance?

The thing that kind of gets me is the number of PAX on the ship. Seems so many! Does it have a crowded feel? I realize this is a big ship.

Wow, Carnival has replaced luggage? How did you manage that?Kind of OT, but I think the airlines are also so hard on luggage, wish carry one was easier, but some airlines even ask for more payment for a carryon. I remember the days when traveling was so much easier.

I was wondering what the pros/cons of taking luggage off the ship on debarkation is. My boyfriend and I are just going to take one large suitcase between us and each have a backpack.

Here is a time question....on our embarkation day, is it still the 15 drink limit.....I can't see reaching that with alcohol...and then is it going to the next day at midnight? So if I had a drink in the casino at sa 12:30 am, does that go to the following day?

Oh....very good to know!

Hello Cruisers! I am a bit confused about what is the best way to play in the casino. I am not a huge gambler, but have allotted myself about 300 dollars. Is it better to play with cash, or is it better to use the Sign and sail card to pay at the end of the cruise. Benefits or drawbacks to either? Also is it worth putting your sign and sail card in the machine when you gamble? Thanks in advance!