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Does anyone know of sites to get things personalized for cabin doors?  Another cruise line has a forum with designers will personalize things and all you need to do is print them out.  Just not sure where to find for Carnival?

We have three cabins booked on the Mardi Gras, 16297 on starboard and 16294 and 16292 on port side.  But in all the deck plans 16297 looks larger.  Is this correct?

13 hours ago, buckeyefrank said:

Just heard that coastal Carolina is under mandatory evacuation beginning tomorrow at noon.  We are scheduled to leave on the carnival sunshine tomorrow from Charleston.  Does anyone know what this means for that cruise Tomorrow.  Well we still be able to go?

Cruise Director Adam said this morning that it was still a go, but I don't know how anyone will get there as I-26 eastbound lanes are all closed in preparation for lane reversal starting at noon.  There is literally no way to get into Charleston that I can see.

Just off Carnival Sunshine out of Charleston.  We left on time on Thursday and were notified at check in that we were skipping Princess Cays on Saturday and instead going to Key West.  Around 5pm on Friday the captain came on to let us know that based on current track of storm we would be turning around (we were just north of Miami off the coast of Florida) and heading back north.  We ended up staying off the coast of SC all day Sunday and arrived back in Charleston today.  We were told by our shuttle driver in the parking lot that those boarding the Sunshine today are staying on the ship in Charleston tonight and then they will determine the best course tomorrow.  Carnival did a fabulous job, refunded everyone 50% of our fare, plus 50% off a future cruise.  They kept us updated throughout the cruise, and today cruise director Adam was doing a great job of wishing everyone a safe journey home and out of Dorian's path.  I can't say enough good things about the cruise director's staff keeping everyone entertained for basically a 4 day trip to nowhere.  

1 minute ago, buckeyefrank said:

 

Uhm, Isn't that illegal??   LOL.  I guess it's better than Xichigan or Notre Dame.  

 

My family and I will be in our Scarlet and Gray the entire week.

It's tough to say the least!  As much orange and purple as she's accumulated lately I asked her the other day, "do you even still HATE Xichigan anymore?"  lol . She laughed and said no matter what she'll always hate Xichigan.

Based on the 2:00 update, I'm really wondering now if our captain just waits until tomorrow to decide his course (with Carnival assistance of course)?  I wonder if we could maybe leave a couple hours early tomorrow, try to get into the Bahamas Friday morning?  Then head west then north up the coast of FL and back into safe waters for two days at sea?  Or cruise around out the path of Dorian for two days then head to Bahamas on Sunday after the storm is past?  I just keep thinking how we are required to stop in a foreign port?

5 minutes ago, Raiderguy8 said:

We are also from Ohio (Dayton) and driving down on Sunday.  We should carpool!

Me too!  Although living in SC now.  But with a daughter started at Clemson this year, you'll see me in orange AND Scarlet and Gray this cruise!  😉

OK so I don't want to sound like a Nervous Nelly, but, well, you know.  So for anyone who has been on a cruise while skirting a hurricane, just how rough can I expect the seas to be?  I'm on the Carnival Sunshine leaving tomorrow out of Charleston for a 4 night, current itinerary calls for port in Princess Cays on Saturday.  Thoughts?

5 minutes ago, Raiderguy8 said:

Haven't seen any discussion about how this might impact Charleston.  We are headed out on the Carnival Sunshine on Monday the 2nd.  For most of the weekend, and into this week, Charleston looked to be in the clear but now it is looking like they might get some of this.  I am concerned that the Sunshine might be delayed getting back into port Monday morning.  Any thoughts?

I'm on this same cruise AND I'm a travel agent.  I just called CCL and so far no changes to this itinerary.  Obviously there will have to be changes but the agent I spoke to at CCL said they typically notify us the "evening before the cruise departs" so we should hear something by text or email later today.  Fingers crossed although I'm not feeling very optimistic this time.  😞

I don't see that CArnival currently ports in Bermuda.  So I guess our 4 night out of Chas on Thursday probably wouldn't reroute up there?

Just read up on this too:

"Simply put, because of the Jones Act, cruise ships that were not U.S. built, U.S. owned and with U.S. crews cannot travel between U.S. ports, unless they stop at a foreign port. "

Full info here, but this DOES pertain to cruise ships, not just cargo:  https://www.travelersunited.org/what-is-the-jones-act-and-what-it-means-for-cruise-travelers/

This is why on Alaska sailings you see ships stopping in Vancouver if they sail out of San Fran to get that one foreign port in.

1 minute ago, gizmoneil said:

They can always go to Mexico or Belize

Not sure that's feasible coming out of Charleston, SC?  That's a long way to go in 4 days.

1 hour ago, CruiserJess said:

Are cruises to nowhere possible with the Jones Act? We leave Thursday out of Charleston and originally it is supposed to be a 4 day cruise to Princess Cay, putting us in the Bahamas on Saturday. Don't think Princess Cay will happen, but is it possible we can still cruise with no ports? I would love a re-route to Bermuda but not sure if that is feasible in 4 days. Honestly would be fine with a cruise to nowhere, hoping that it isn't just cancelled 😞

I'll be on same cruise and would love a cruise to nowhere!  I was hoping for Bermuda too but looks like there's some weather activity heading that way too.  I just don't know where our cruise could go at this point, weather north and a hurricane/TS south, i worry about this one getting cancelled.  

On 1/20/2017 at 9:47 AM, sparks1093 said:

Ship - Breeze

Deck - Lido

Stateroom # - 10290

Stateroom Category –

Starboard or Port Side - Port

 

Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) –  Very quiet, especially considering it was first cabin by Blue Iguana Cantina.  But absolutely no noise at all from that side.

 

Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? -  No, but the balcony could be opened to connect to 10286

 

 

Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Looking forward from the balcony the lido deck jutted out so you couldn't look straight up the side of the ship.

 

Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal

 

Was wind a problem? -  Not at all

 

If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - N/a

 

Any specific problems with this cabin? - None

 

Any other comments? -

On 7/5/2019 at 5:29 PM, rn4t5 said:

This was from 2016 Vista inaugural and 2018 Horizon transatlantic. I think they use a modified version of Horizon on other ships.

The first one shown here from the Vista is 2016 was the menu from Chef's Table last week on Breeze.

Just off the Breeze yesterday and at dinner Friday night Schwartz (cruise director) came on very somberly to announce that we were at maximum speed back to Port Canaveral and would be arriving at 2am instead of 6am because a crew member needed "urgent medical attention."   My heart sank and I was literally nauseous just thinking of this.  We overheard a fellow passenger inquire as to the crew member's condition when we were debarking yesterday and the crew member answered, "we haven't heard yet so we're just hoping he's okay."  Would love to hear that this crew member got the attention he/she needed if anyone knows?

I may have my answer.  Looks like it IS allowed, but tends to hold up the security line so we'll just check the larger piece on through.  

I've found Carnival to be no more of a party ship than Disney or Royal Caribbean.  Seriously.  Now that said, I've only been on 7 day cruises over spring break or during the summer.  Never a shorter, less expensive cruise that is sometimes a bachelor or bachelorette party type of cruise.  But honestly, Fun Ship does not mean raucous party, it just means they try to keep it upbeat on deck, and offer lots of activities.  And yes, I was serious about Disney, I've seen those ships get just as crazy with adults while their kids are off with Mickey.  lol 😉

We did self assist debarkation in NOLA last year and swore we'd do it from now on, so easy!  But how does it work in Port Canaveral for boarding?  How does security handle bringing all luggage on board ourselves?  Only a couple pieces, but still not sure how they work it.

I have stayed at both and feel that Country Inn & Suites is more organized the morning you leave for the port.  Plus they were super amazing the one time our ship was delayed arriving so we were stuck at the hotel all day and couldn't even head to port until 7pm.  Radisson does have that resort feel but if you're just there for a bed and a shower my vote goes to CIS

Accidentally posted this is wrong place, so trying again!  Using for the first time in a couple of weeks and I'm nervous.  Gets decent reviews but I booked this for three families to use because the price was so much less expensive than any place else around Port Canaveral.  We usually do a park and cruise out of Country Inn and Suites but this year are trying something different.  Also, we're booked for 10am shuttle and I'm just curious if these shuttles are on time, any "tips or tricks" I need to know?  There will be 10 of us in 3 cars using this and I don't want any surprises awaiting us.  Thank you so much!

Just now, PhillyFan33579 said:

The process you described is being used at Port Canaveral. We have already cruised from that port twice this year and have a cruise on Breeze in two weeks.  As long as you show up during your assigned check-in window, or have some kind of priority, the process will be fast. 

Well it looks like we'll be on same cruise!  lol . Thank you for your help, now I'm even MORE excited, just knowing how simple it is to check in now.

Using for the first time in a couple of weeks and I'm nervous.  Gets decent reviews but I booked this for three families to use because the price was so much less expensive than any place else around Port Canaveral.  We usually do a park and cruise out of Country Inn and Suites but this year are trying something different.  Also, we're booked for 10am shuttle and I'm just curious if these shuttles are on time, any "tips or tricks" I need to know?  There will be 10 of us in 3 cars using this and I don't want any surprises awaiting us.  Thank you so much!

I haven't cruised out of Port Canaveral in a couple of years but last summer when we cruised Carnival out of New Orleans we were amazed at the simplicity of the check in and boarding at the NOLA port!  Not exaggerating probably 10 minutes from the time we got through security until we were on ship.  They used tablets for check in, including taking our photos at the same time, and away we went.  Just checking to see if Port Canaveral has updated to this super quick and simple check in?

Y'all gave me the answers I was hoping to see! Thank you!!!!

Having sailed 3 DCL, 2 RCI and heading into my 2nd Carnival in April, I can honestly say you won't miss a thing if you don't ever do Disney. Don't get me wrong, we LOVED DCL - twice on the Magic and once on the Dream, but there is nothing in the price that is justifiable for the difference. Is the intimacy of the characters everywhere nice? Sure is! Are the fireworks at sea incredible? You bet! Pirate Party? Out of this world! Themed dining? Wow! But the cleanliness of every ship I've sailed has been comparable, the service the same (maybe even better on RCI than on Disney), however I do give Disney the upper hand on food. Double the cost for an inside cabin on Disney versus a balcony on Carnival? No thanks! I'll take two Carnival cruises for the price of one Disney.

Do I regret spending the money on our 3 Disney cruises? Not at all. But they were our first cruises and we had to decide, do we love Disney Cruises or do we just love cruising? We decided it was the latter and can now afford to sail a bit more frequently because we realized there really is life after Disney.

Oh and one more thing. The pools on the newer Disney ships (Dream and Fantasy) are way more crowded and poorly planned than any of the other ships I've sailed. If that matters to you, look at RCI Freedom of the Seas or Carnival Valor. Only other ships I've sailed but both rock in the pool category.