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What do you think of Lee Mason and Georgia Craig
lazydayz replied to SpainAlien's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
No experience with Georgia, but Lee is one of the best. He is everywhere! -
LIVE from the Carnival Mardi Gras April 6th-13th
lazydayz replied to GothOnAShip's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Agree with all of these comments, but can also recommend the Classic Cars excursion offered through Carnival. It was a great day! -
Ya Know What I'm Going to Love Most About Carnival vs NCL or VV?
lazydayz replied to Daruma's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Probably but that is Tampa's only access to the Gulf of Mexico. So it would have to be in another county. At one time, Tampa offered St. Pete a swap. Tampa would get the Rays and St. Pete could do a cruise terminal. That didn't go very far. -
Ya Know What I'm Going to Love Most About Carnival vs NCL or VV?
lazydayz replied to Daruma's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Here are the things I love about my Carnival cruises that sail from Tampa. Carnival has the fun ships, so there are a lot of activities if you want to participate. There will be live music around the ship, in addition to the piano bar. Comedy shows nearly every night (usually two different comedians). The pizza is really good. The new Emeril's selections each night in the MDR. Delicious. You get to sail under the Sunshine Skyway bridge. Valet parking is offered at a reasonable price (cheaper if you book online in advance). In addition to the many hours of driving saved, it's a less stressful trip to the Port. Downtown Tampa is not nearly as chaotic as Miami. -
Celebrating 25th Anniversary on Celebration
lazydayz replied to hawkinsh's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
You could take the group to Emeril's for an anniversary dinner. It is amazingly good and inexpensive. It is much less crowded than the MDR, and the atmosphere is fun. -
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why so many bad reviews of the Mardi Gras?
lazydayz replied to jxtgreek's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
We have cruised on the Mardi Gras five times and the Celebration twice. There are so many positives to the Excel class, I think you should book it and decide for yourself. We loved all of the dining and bar offerings, you literally could eat at a different place every day and still likely miss something. There are a ton of activities, and the ships are high energy. The Serenity area on both ships are beautiful and spacious. The staterooms are more modern. Some complain about the size of the bathrooms, but most rave about the generous size of the showers. Our recommendation is to go with the extended balcony category. The shows and talent are so much better than on the older ships. Because at times we are laid back cruisers and sometimes just want to chill, we are now alternating between the smaller ships sailing from our home port (Tampa) and the Excel class. -
LIVE! Jubilee Jaunt 3/2-3/9 Big Family Fun—Let’s Cruise!
lazydayz replied to TravelBluebird's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Thanks for a fun trip report. So glad it went well for you and your family. We board the Paradise tomorrow for a spring break cruise. What were we thinking? Since the grands elected not to go, it will just be hubby and me in our Grand Suite. -
We were happy to be upsold today for a nice upgrade. Went from a Jr, Suite under a public deck to a midship grand suite with cabins above and below for $320. Five night spring break cruise leaving Saturday.
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I Don't Drink Alcohol, Will I Hate Carnival?
lazydayz replied to Daruma's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Good choice! -
LIVE! Jubilee Jaunt 3/2-3/9 Big Family Fun—Let’s Cruise!
lazydayz replied to TravelBluebird's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
A family prank? -
We went to the piano bar on one cruise and I nearly fell asleep. Our friends went every night and loved it. Go figure. To each her own, but I am pretty sure I am not a piano bar person. Comedy is much more to my liking.
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I don't know that Carnival would be responsible for your privately arranged transportation to and from the port. If Carnival indeed caused your husband to miss the bus, then he may have a claim for his "bus" fare. But it seems you could have sailed and elected not to go. I know, you wanted to cruise with your husband and friends, but in Carnival's eyes, you could have still took the bus and cruised. But we would want to hear more of the story. Why did Carnival inform your husband days before the cruise that he wasn't allowed to board? And how was it ultimately resolved? Did Carnival refund both of your cruise fares or give you a Future Cruise Credit? It sucks to miss a vacation, but hopefully the situation is now resolved, minus bus fare.
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LIVE! Jubilee Jaunt 3/2-3/9 Big Family Fun—Let’s Cruise!
lazydayz replied to TravelBluebird's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Happy cruise day! I hope you and family have a great cruise, especially your son. He seems to have had it rough so far. But he does have a cabin all to himself! -
Difference between Elite, Ultra and Premier cruises
lazydayz replied to RambleRocket's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
I don’t bother the casino host. Just upgrade myself once onboard -
OP, Let us know it goes. All the best.
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and they are conveniently located next to each other. One time I was headed to the deli for dinner but the freshly made pizza won out. Fresh pizza and no line, I’m there.
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Agreed. My PVP always thanks me for booking my free casino cruises with him.
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Another great live. Thanks so much, and stay warm!
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And their employer, if they are indeed employees of the resort.
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I’m so jealous. Have a ton of fun!
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They will be glad to pick you up at your FLL hotel and transport you to the Port of Miami. Furthest we have asked for, and was granted, was pick up in London with transfer to Dover (on day prior to the cruise, about 90 minutes travel time), and back to London on debarkation day.
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My dad passed away before we cruise
lazydayz replied to dolphin5057's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Not an issue then. Just show up and your mom can board. -
We did the NYE cruise on the Celebration. On the last sea day, hubby was so sick we went to the Medical Canter. Negative for COVID but positive for Influenza A. They did have Tamifly onboard so that was helpful. He was isolated to his room, but Carnival had us debark with the masses. I asked if there was a special debark procedure, and was told no, only for COVID.
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My dad passed away before we cruise
lazydayz replied to dolphin5057's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
These charges will be refunded whether you inform Carnival or not. The only reason to tell Carnival would be if you have travel insurance.