mcwebber

From everything I have found online, the casino can't open until the ship is 12 miles out.

The bill, H.R.529 - Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act, passed the House by a wide margin. Only 6 votes against. No word on when it will be taken up by the US Senate and signed into law by the President. The bill will "extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219."

I gather this will affect on board casino opening and closing times. Especially closing time on those returning to ports like New York and New Orleans that have long sailing times in US waters before docking. 

On 10/6/2023 at 8:58 PM, Iamthesea said:

and why is it more than the 6 day?

Probably because it wouldn't be profitable if everyone who bought the package hit 15 drinks a day. That happens a lot more on shorter cruises. 

Here's my only souvenir, besides pictures.

3% applies to get cash or chips at a table game.

With food all over the ship available most of the day, is it really a big deal for room service. I have ordered it on occasion and was sadly disappointed each time. very little effort goes into the food on room service.

 

It didn't used to be so disappointing.

NY Strip loin with brie on a baguette

Chicken fajitas

Smoked salmon

It's dropped big time

The tips are for twice a day service

According to who?

Whether the cabin is serviced once, twice or thrice if you need something, housekeeping is a phone call away. That fact seems to be lost on those so concerned they won't get ice or fresh towels.

Personally, I don't care if they turn down the bed at night, or leave me a towel animal. I would be perfectly fine with once in the morning service as long as they drop off ice and towels (if needed) later in the day. My room doesn't need to be cleaned or "refreshed" in the evening. I can pick up after myself and a few papers in the wastebasket overnight isn't a problem.

Thanks. That worked.

that really really sucks in my opinion :(

I agree. I'm sure it's a cost cutting move. It's the only place they can squeeze money.

Booooo, this is my one and only room service item :(

Same here. I've taken it with me to Lido to get it put in an omelet.

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FFS. Last go.

Looks like the thumbnail version. Thanks for the try.

No lox on the hangar on the Inspiration. No lox at breakfast, only at the deli from 11-11.

Sounds like sushi all over again. They had John Heald telling everyone that would be on the Lido Buffet. Which is was for a few weeks, then gone. Now they charge for it on ships that have Bonsai Sushi. I wouldn't be surprised, after a short time, to see smoked salmon return to the room service menu for an extra charge.

Anyone have a photo of the breakfast hanger card from the past few weeks? I've heard they removed smoked salmon.

John Heald posted that it's now available on Lido, but I haven't heard from anyone who has found it there.

Hello, (1st time post here...please don't kill me!)

We are traveling with 2 other adults for a cruise in December and they have their own room. My question is how do I go about paying for the cheers package for them? Usually, my understanding is any purchases would go on the sign and sail card but would I be able to just say here put it on my tab? Thanks!

You'd probably have to put the money in their account. I don't think they have any way to charge your S&S card for something like that since the S&S card is how they assign who has the Cheeers program. Assuming it's two adults in the cabin, you'd need to put $100 X the number of days of the cruise, if they're buying it on the first day.

While it may not be Ruth Chris' or Sam Seltzer quality, neither is the food you're getting onboard.

 

Sam Seltzer went bankrupt. They were not known for high quality.

As far as comparing to the past, it's irrelevant. The pricing was built in, as you point out it was higher years ago when you factor inflation. A lot higher. Years ago you could bring your own liquor on board since they didn't make their money on booze. Now they do so the drinkers subsidize the fares. If just 10% of the people buy one $5 room service item it's several $million a year in revenue.

"Electrical devices such as fans, power strips, multi plug box outlets/adaptors, and extension cords will be removed if determined to pose a hazard and returned the last day of the cruise prior to debark. "

They are concerned with surge suppressors. Google for surge suppressor fire and you'll see why.

4. My wife's passport expired last year and we did not send off for her new one yet. Since the cruise leaves next month we will not be able to get it in time. I know her birth certificate would be fine for a normal cruise, but will it be enough for a cruise out of San Juan and that is repositioning?

Yes. According to Carnival: "Cruises that begin and end in the same U.S port – AND – Cruises that begin and end in a different U.S port

ALL guests are required to carry proof of citizenship AND proof of identification."

From Carnival:

Proof of Citizenship: A birth certificate or any of the WHTI-Compliant Documents listed below are acceptable.

Proof of Identification (I.D): A non-expired government-issued photo I.D is required of all guests 16 years of age and older.

Birth Certificate Information

The following are acceptable:

· An original birth certificate issued by a Government Agency (State/County/City) or the Department of Health and Vital Statistics

· A copy of a birth certificate issued by a Government Agency (State/County/City) or the Department of Health and Vital Statistics)

· A clear, legible, quality Xerox copy of a birth certificate that was originally issued by a Government Agency (State/County/City) or the Department of Health and Vital Statistics). The Xerox copy does not need to be notarized or certified.

· Birth Certificate Card

· A Consular report of Birth Abroad

· Internationally Adopted Children (under the age of 18): If the adoptive parent was not issued a birth certificate, we will accept as proof of citizenship, a Certificate of Citizenship by the U.S and adoption paperwork. A Certificate of Citizenship is issued by the U.S once the adoption is finalized.

In Regards to Birth Certificates: Guests may obtain a copy of a birth certificate by contacting: The Department of Health and Vital Statistics at: http://www.vitalchek.com. If the guest has laminated their birth certificate, it is acceptable.

AND

Photo Identification

A non-expired Government-Issued Photo I.D is required of all guests 16 years of age and older. The following are acceptable:

· Driver’s License

· Driver’s Permit

· School/Student I.D (acceptable for guests 16/17/18 years of age)

· Government-Issued identification card (city/state/federal)

$8 per person is kinda steep -- it means a minimum of $16 ---cause you need two to tango -- and considering this traffic is next to nothing -- should be free.

It does require infrastructure. The WiFi network needs to handle far more connections than it was probably designed for. And Carnival is a business. If they can sell something that costs little to nothing, like FTTF, it's a plus.

I don't drink beer on board and don't eat rolls or bread at dinner. That helps. But, I'm convinced that the closets shrink my clothes and I'm not gaining weight on board. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Pittsburgh, I agree, but it wouldn't hurt them to make 1/2 non smoking. That way, everyone can pick a non smoking balcony. I as a smoker have been saying for over a year that would be a smart idea, either way we will know for sure this week.

Seeing as only 20% of the public smokes, it seems a waste to make 1/2 the balconies smoking.

The fact is if the cruise industry paid the rank and file crew members a "livable" wage by American standards, it would be terribly too expensive for most of us to cruise, because again, those costs are passed on to the consumer to absorb.

Why would a foreign corporation employing foreign workers who don't live in the US even consider paying wages based on US wages? The workers don't live here and the money they make is generally far above the average wage of their home country.

We were encouraged to select "your time dining" when we booked our cruise.

That was a mistake. If you're more than 6 it's a problem, just like at any busy restaurant when a group of 10 shows up. The YTD isn't designed for large groups.

How much is a pop in the mdr?

They charge pop the same price as mom.

Good job by royal, yes I just said that. I think carnival will soon follow. The only think I don't like is the price for nonalcoholic beverages is steep under royals new program.

Considering the soda package doesn't include fresh squeezed orange juice or specialty coffee, for those who want those in addition, it's not bad. The OJ is about $4 a glass, so you can easily get your $20 worth.

Interesting.

 

Carnivals Unlimited Liquor package has been a screw-up from its inception, right down to the misnomer.

As I recall, from the beginning, none of the carnival.com descriptions or printed material about the program ever used the word unlimited.