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On 5/1/2024 at 1:32 PM, Ellis1138 said:

When I saw the 2020 crash, I grabbed 100 of NCLH at 10 and 100 of CCL at 7. Not for pure investment purposes, but I knew I would be going on cruises, post-pandemic, and I had faith the industry would make it. I could not also afford to get 100 of Royal, which was 24 at the time. 

 

 

We did the exact same thing.  When we are no longer able to cruise, we will sell them off.

I had a fellow that kept calling after I clicked on a promo email.  I answered the 1st time and told him that I was fine on my own to figure it out.  He was relentless and when I wouldn't answer the calls anymore (I had blocked him), he sent an email.  I was firm but polite and told him to remove my information from his lists.  Thankfully, I haven't heard from him since!

Hello everyone, I am doing some research for our 1st NCL cruise in 2025.  We have sailed before but never on NCL.  I know this sounds greedy but just want to get some clarification.  I am eligible for the $750 discount through MyVegas, we can purchase the Cruise First certificate and we have enough shares for OBC.  My question is, are all of these combinable?  Thanks for any insite you can offer.

~Cat

I submitted our OBC request on April 15th and it was approved April 16th for our November cruise.  I love the new app, so much easier!

On 3/13/2024 at 11:59 PM, TravelWith FunShips said:

Menu D5 is the last day and Lobster Day is the last Elegent Night

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you SO much!!

15 hours ago, TrqoisWtrs said:

That doesn't always work.  TV on Mardi Gras went into sleep mode after a bit.

Well that stinks =(

21 hours ago, staceyglow said:

That might work for the next cruise, but not on the current one.

 

And I would never gamble in hopes of getting perks later on.  It's never a guarantee.  There was a post in the last several months about a cruiser who dropped an amount in the high four figures on a short cruise and never got anything.

20 hours ago, mz-s said:

 

Really poor advice to gamble expecting comps. Carnival has no published schedule of comps. 

I came back to say that I agree with you all, it was poor advice.  I gamble a bit because I enjoy it and I do get some decent perks with it from time to time.  I also want to thank you for not tearing a strip off me when I said this.  I have a TBI and sometimes the inappropriate answers come out.

The only way around this (and it will still cost you some money) is to have your husband gamble a bit in the casino.  I get casino offers now with the best perk of having drinks on us in the casino.  I don't drink but because I already have a drink package, my husband is allowed to purchase CHEERS once on board without me having to spend the money.

The other option is to go to Cherry On Top and purchase gift cards.  It isn't the same as putting cash in your pocket but they don't expire and you could then use the funds on your next cruise

It's so odd that we can't find one.  We aren't going until November but if I don't one by then, I'll be sure to post!

22 hours ago, Delbo said:

I haven't done an inside cruise to Alaska but did one to the Mediterranean.  My advice is, if that is what your budget allows, then by all means, do it!  The thing that bothered me most was not knowing what time of day it was, so I never slept soundly thinking I was missing something.  My first balcony cruise was to Alaska, because the friend that went with me would only travel if she could get a balcony.  That was 10 years ago, and now I always want a balcony, too!  I also loved being able to sleep with the balcony door open and hear the ocean and feel the cool air.  But, again, it's always better to stay within your means and go and enjoy it.  You will love it either way!

Anytime we have done an inside room, we turn the volume off and put the tv to the bridge cam channel.  This way, we wake up to the "natural" light

On 2/3/2024 at 5:46 PM, cruisin*tigger said:

You muster station is already on your boarding pass, so just hand out S&S cards there, forcing everyone to go and avoiding the endless announcements to complete muster.   

 

and activate them at that time too.  People would make sure to get their muster drill done asap if that was the case

Hi there, I have searched and cannot find a link for the 9 day menu.  I am trying to plan our specialty dining nights.  Does anyone have a link please?  Thanks

There is also a person outside the buffet that can help direct you to what you WILL be able to eat.  They have all the ingredient listings to help those that can't just eat what they want

16 hours ago, tonit964 said:

The wipes should not be flushed and yes they will mess with the toilet system.

 

On a Princess cruise one time and while my now ex husband knew not to flush them, I guess he decided to ignore it or test it, I don't know but it ended up requiring a maintenance person to unlock the panel in the hallway by our door and retrieve the said flushed wipes. So embarrassing and just stupid.

 

 

Reason #1027 was he's the ex lol

Congratulations, enjoy!

We were on the last normal sailing and were off and on our way to the airport at 8:30am.  We did have an early disembarkation due to our flight schedule.  We did self-assist

Anytime after 10am, the porters will take your luggage.

44 minutes ago, woozles said:

There is usually one no sugar added dessert in the mdr. 

I've never been impressed with most of the buffet desserts, sugar or no.

I have to agree

The drink package is now available for purchase on the website for the correct amount.  Our reduced price drink package is still showing on our cruise manager page.  Hoping they will honor it but will be buying it regardless of price.  Just read that John Heald states all orders will be cancelled, refunds given as well as a one time promo code discount.

Hope the surgery goes well this week, we will all be thinking about you 💜

Sent ours on July 22nd, 2023 and notified that it was approved on July 26th, 2023.  We sent and received the email from guestadmin@carnival.com

23 hours ago, sid_9169 said:

Just in case you're bored at work right now, join me over on the Virgin Voyages section of Cruise Critic for my fourth journey upon their beautiful Scarlet Lady!...

 

WOOHOOO I am #100 

 

 

1 hour ago, abbeydoo said:

Called back today, my daughter was added to my booking in minutes with expected taxes and gratuities added. Thanks for all your thoughts. 

Awesome!  So glad it worked out for you, have a wonderful cruise

13 minutes ago, rcrabb1513 said:

What is a DD?

Dear Daughter