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It’s very windy in Galveston could be the reason for the tug boat

We were on the Vista last week and the captain and hotel director told us future book desk is gone on all ships 

They have removed the future booking desk fleet wide. 

Carnival told me it was Goran, sure hope so we have sailed with him and enjoyed it. Will be emailing next week for a table for 2

Is Matt still the Cruise Director on the Carnival Vista?

here's what on John Healds schedule:

EMMA NIXON5/5/18 – 5/27/18

MATT MITCHAM5/27/18 – 7/14/18

CHRIS WILLIAMS7/24/18 – 11/11/18

There has been some issues with the gangway. The the galveston website the chat rooms for the cams mentioned that the parts have to come from overseas and takes a while.

Seems they used the gangway last week though.

I hope it gets fixed soon. We board in 2 weeks

The port will start work tomorrow (Monday) repairing the gangway at terminal 1. Valor will dock at terminal 2.

Seeing on social media a question about room cleaning with 150 responses in one day, and, sadly, the responses are all over the map as to whether people were offered 1x or 2x a day cleaning, or not offered any choice, etc. I guess those rogue stewards are impossible for management to find and re-train.

 

This is not about whether you want 2x or 1x; it is about how was it messaged to you; were you offered 2x? Were you offered only 1X and told you had to choose? Was nothing said at all and you got 1x, or got 2X?

 

I just want to see peoples experience.

 

This is about what Carnival communicated, not what your personal preference is.[/quote

 

 

 

Breeze in March. We were not ask about cleaning the cabin. It was done twice a day

Does anyone have the email address for the main dining room Maitre D? We will be in the Blush dining room and I'm needing to contact them. I used to have the email address but can't locate it. Thanks:):):)

I have email several times and was told by a carnival person they do not get the emails on the Breeze. Emails have worked for the Magic so I Assumed it would work for the Breeze. I went to Carrnivals FB page and sent a message to them which they in turn sent my request to the ship. We board tomorrow let's see if they go it. Good luck

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE TO REPOSITION SHIPS IN THREE KEY HOMEPORTS IN 2018, PROVIDING EXCITING NEW VACATION CHOICES FROM GALVESTON, PORT CANAVERAL AND MIAMI

Carnival Vista to reposition to Galveston, Carnival Breeze to Port Canaveral and Carnival Magic to Miami in September 2018

I copied this from John Healds page, there is a lot more information posted.

Pilot on board should be leaving in about 30 minutes

The camara is located on Harbor House's roof

It is directly in front of the ship. You can go to Galveston webcams and from the drop down menu chose the cruise cam.

If you are a non smoker I would chose a room on the starboard side...port side deck 5 is a smoking area and the stench will waft up to the port side balconies on decks 6+.

Smoking section is aft by the vice and red frog pub. It is not forward

Hi All-

 

Anyone in the Houston/Galveston area able to tell me if there is any flooding issues on I-45 down to Galveston?

 

Have a cruise this weekend and if we need to take a different route it would be good to know now.

 

Thanks in advance.

Galveston is OK, but getting there could be a problem. heavy rain, road closures are North of the city so if you are coming from the north check the local news abc13 they have a list of road closures.

Thinking of a doing a b2b in April 2018 as we've got the Magic for April 2017, so just wondering what ship/ port of departure and the planning that's involved. I was thinking of the Pride in an interior w/ French doors or one of the larger ships but below the Dream class, any opinions or thoughts on what's the best course to take. Thanks

 

 

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book early so you stay in the same cabin for both legs. you don't want to pack and move. Going to different ports is the best way to go. Nancy

Well, here I am asking for help once more! "Wheel of Fortune" wasn't on again tonight because of March Madness. Did anyone happen to see what the 'Spin and Sail' puzzle was for this evening? Thanks for your help.

It will be on at 3:00am our time so we are recording it and will check when I get up. Posting as soon as I know

Hello Everyone!

 

We are so pleased to announce our new partnership with Carnival Cruise Lines to offer you, our members, access to exclusive onboard Cruise Critic Meet & Mingle Parties!

 

Carnival will host private parties for Cruise Critic members who have signed up prior to sailing – a private room and refreshments and snacks will be provided by the cruise line. Meet & Mingles will be held on all Carnival sailings of 7-days or longer. The day, time & location of the party will be published in Fun Times no later than the evening prior to the party.

 

To attend a Cruise Critic Meet & Mingle on your Carnival sailing, please register here: Register To Attend

Be sure to register soon for your sailing; there is a 14-day advance notice to Carnival!

 

Parties will be scheduled when there are 25 or more Cruise Critic members (family & friends too) registered to attend. Here is more information about our new partnership with Carnival to bring you Cruise Critic Meet & Mingle parties.

 

Parties will begin for sailings in April.

 

We are so excited about this opportunity for our members, and hope you will all have a great time meeting each other at these Official Meet & Mingle gatherings on board your Carnival cruise!

 

Laura

Did not see April 3rd sailing on the Magic. Nancy

Puzzle #1: Stateroom Steward

Puzzle #2: You said a mouthful

Puzzle #3: Party supply store

Puzzle #4: Movie & music moguls

Puzzle #5: Playing games on the deck

Puzzle #6: Trail Running

Puzzle #7: Last-second score

Bonus round: Window frame

Spin & sail puzzle: Feeling lucky

watching on central time zone so just got the words. you are right Feeling Lucky has been entered on the form and submitted. could I be so lucky? Nancy

yes, anyone on the east coast get the puzzles and post them. i still want to trip my wife up that i can get the puzzle with no letters or with 1 letter.

Big winner was tonight's words

Programming note while I was watching. Wheel will be seen at 3:07 am Thursday fri and sat because of March madness.

I thought it said "slot machines" plural?

It was plural. Slot machines

I believe the pizza got moved to Lido aft (to make room for the BI Cantina), which means either the Deli or Tandoor had to move. Both are still listed as venues, which means one of them could have been moved to the former BBQ place (meaning no more BBQ place). Just a theory.

BBQ has been built out in the same place it was, just improved. The Deli has been moved inside the LIDO where the Burrito bar was and Tandoor is staying put.

Is The Magic sailing out of Galveston still? Or will it be in the future? I get confused which ships are where and which ships are moving with the "Dancing of the Ships" or whatever it is called.

 

I would like to try a ship with all these features, particularly Guys and Alchemy. Galveston is within driving distance for me...hmmm...

The Magic is leaving Galveston April 17th going to Florida. The Carnival Breeze is coming to Galveston to replace her and is the sister ship with all the 2.0 upgrades. Nancy

Has anyone been on the Magic since it's dry doc? We are cruising the end of April and would love to know how things are. Still looking for the current deck plan showing all the changes also.

Her first sailing after dry is this week. I saw on another site someone on board said it was wonderful and for those that know the Magic are in for a great surprise. Sailing a b2b Apr and can't wait to see the changes.

we have book several b2b and never got a price break. Do get fruit basket and champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. you don't need FTTF for the second leg as Carnival will walk you off the ship through customs and back on before anyone else boards. would suggest you go to guest services during the first week and verify they show you second booking and have you all setup. You'll get a letter the end of the first week on where to meet for the debark and embark process. Nancy

The Magic is underway from Freeport back to Galveston. Can't wait to see the upgrades completed. Been watching the build outs on cruisehive.com but no finished pictures. Oh well Apr 3rd will get new soon. Nancy

http://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-cruise-lines-magic-transformation-at-freeport-dry-dock/10203#jp-carousel-10215

newly added alchemy bar on deck 5 where the cigar bar used to be, in the ocean plaza.