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Sorry, but I'm not walking around the cruise ship with my pockets stuffed with dollar bills.

I DO tip extra on the receipt quite often, and it is almost always met with gratitude and thanks:)

They call the ship "cashless" for a reason :p

I'm with you.. "sparkling wine" is total crap. Don't want it, won't drink it. Either TELL them, or get another TA!

Wow! :eek:

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Please note that after "power strips" it clarifies that only those without surge protectors are allowed. So basically only extension cords are allowed. Most power strips have built in surge protection which is definitely a no-no.

Great advice! I usually check the prices for a few weeks after booking...this time, found the Ocean Suites were $110 pp LESS than the Junior Suite I was in...so got a cabin upgrade and $220 off! :p

While you're fretting about getting ON the ship there are those fretting to get OFF, to make their flights, etc.

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This is very true, I would much rather have a late start than to be that late returning!

Hopefully the late start will just be a minor glitch in the beginning of a great vacation! :)

I don't understand the anger towards the rules for cheers (or Carnival's right to not make exceptions). Cheers will not work for everyone!

The wife and I spend about $75 on average per cruise day on drinks, so for us it is cheaper to pay as we go than to buy cheers. I am not offended that Carnival doesn't have a drink package that works for us. :)

Could tell you are from PHILLY> RUDE.

Pot meet Kettle :p

Yes nice dress shorts are fine for regular nights! :)

Here is an official link:

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/~/what-to-wear---evenings

Cruise Casual Dress Code

• Men: sport slacks, khakis, Jeans (no cut-offs), dress shorts (long) and collared polo shirts
  
• Women: summer dresses, casual skirts, pants, capris, dress shorts, Jeans (no cut-offs) blouses and tops
  
• Not permitted: Cut-off Jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, tee-shirts, gym or basketball shorts, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire
  

The cars, drivers, and entire experience are much better than taxis, not to mention the ease of using the app.

However, please be aware that around rush hour and other busy times the rates can go up to double the normal price.

I know there are a lot of folks who prefer to use cash for their Sign and Sail, but it is so much easier to just use a credit (NOT debit) card.

Just pay off your balance every month, and there are no finance charges. It's not that hard to get a credit card, even if you have weaker credit scores. :)

As a Platinum, do you know how many bags of laundry you get on a 5 night cruise?

Complimentary Wash & Fold laundry service

(2 bags on 3 – 6 day cruises, 3 bags on 7-12 day cruises, 5 bags on a 12+ day cruises )

This link has all the perks for all levels:

http://www.carnival.com/loyalty/benefits.aspx

Avoid it and stay with your inside.

You are not giving good advice in this situation. Please explain how an inside is better than a balcony?

Ahhh ... the passport question ... To leave or to take?

 

So many opinions. Mine is this: I NEVER step on foreign soil without ORIGINAL proof of USA citizenship. You CANNOT use a paper copy of a document to enter the country so people that think all they need is a copy are mistaken.

 

I safeguard my passport just like I safeguard my S&S card, my credit cards, and my cell phone.

 

I paid all that money for the passport, I will USE it for it's intended purpose, which is proof of being American while visiting other countries.

 

You would never hear a European tour company advise you to leave your passport in a hotel safe while travelling, I'm puzzled why so many people think it's "ok" to leave this document on the ship.....

 

But again, we all have our opinions :)

 

Cheers!

 

Jeff aka Recovery Dude

Not heckling, serious question: Have you ever traveled in Europe? Do you know what happens to your passport there?

Here's a hint: you don't keep it with you until you change where you are sleeping. I am sleeping on the ship, therefore my passport stays there.

Nope.

This is just another example of why thin-skinned people should stay off teh internets. :rolleyes:

Was it a "true" upgrade (free) or a paid upgrade (upsell)?

What cabin class to what higher class?

Congrats either way! :)

Not sure how serious you are saying that a sailing 2 years out is filling up.

You know that there is a chance that ship won't even be sailing out of the same port, right?

I am lucky if I know 4 months in advance when I can take a vacation, and have never had a problem booking a good cabin :)

May I ask why you asked whether the local LEO's boarded the vessel or not? When a ship is in the territorial waters of a country, both the flag state and the port state (the country the ship is in port) have jurisdiction over the vessel. Since these two jurisdictions overlap, and may not be compatible legally, the solution is that the port state will not exercise its jurisdiction unless the "foreign vessel threatens the port state or when activities on board the foreign vessel disturb the peace and tranquility of the port". Fighting on the ship can be considered disturbing to the peace of the port, and certainly the ship can request assistance from the port state at any time, so local LEO's have the right to make arrests aboard cruise ships flying the flag of another country.

That is exactly why I asked :) I was wondering if Carnival security prefers to meet authorities at the door instead of having them come on board to secure the individuals. Not questioning the jurisdiction, but wondering if it adds paperwork or other procedural operations that could be circumvented if they met on the dock.

This was at Port of Miami? It seems weird that there are several reports of delayed/lengthy boarding (PoM, FLL, Galvaston)when a few years ago everything seemed to be so smooth.:confused:

Hub App information:

http://www.carnival.com/cms/shipboard/funhub/funhub-landing.html

However, it doesn't list the ships that have it currently...does anyone have that list?

Has anyone been on "La Casa en La Playa" excursion? There are only a few reviews on Carnival, most are good with a couple not good.

Any first-hand information would be appreciated! :)

I used the Vanity chair/stool...just put it next to the bed.

You say 2 couples started fighting, you mean one couple (man/woman) were fighting with another couple? Or did you mean that one couple were fighting with each other?

Also, did the authorities actually board the ship or did they meet Carnival security at the door?

Thanks for the clarification :)

Are you sure you don't want to put her in an inside across the hall? I know there are many levels of maturity in developing children, but a 7-year old in her own balcony seems....scary.:eek: