sammee

Great review. I was on Divina last August. My review writing skills are bad so I didn't even attempt one. I agree with most of what you said, except the pizza, lol. I didn't like Carnivals and never bothered with it, but ate it almost every day on Divina. But we're all different. That lightshow they put at night was something else. I actually like the deep pools, except I wasn't paying attention and my first dip, wow. We stayed on the ship, but our balcony gave us a great view. We'll be doing Meraviglia out of Brooklyn next month. And than back to carnival Venezia for Thanksgiving. Now to find something for the summer. We're done sticking with one line. They are all similar and have their goods and bads.

I was contemplating the 499 a few weeks ago, but unexpected car repairs came up, and I held off. I forgot about it, thinking I had time until I saw this thread. Ouch, not happening for sure. That's nuts

Very true and than some. I had to file a dispute to get my money back at the beginning of Covid. They tried to lie to the bank, but at the same time, they sent them the documents that backed up what I had, so oops on them. I won. That would have been my first cruise with them. The sting was starting to come off until I read this story. I will never consider them again, there is no trust.

They picked the cabana for me. I don't know if you can choose your own, our instructions were not clear. We got to the rental desk on the island. They brought us to one. We didn't pick, but it was near the food and bathrooms. I didn't buy any bar drinks, so I can't answer that. On day 2, we just got one of the free umbrellas and chairs that are the first section when you get off the ship. To me, I could have gone without the cabana, except for the bathroom and lunch convenience.

Lucked out and found a family member to chauffer me for the Brooklyn cruise. $315 for a 7 day cruise, yikes. Bigger yikes for November out of Manhattan - 10 days for $450 vs the $454 I paid total for the cruise itself. I'll probably be going to do the ferry route, hoping the new ferry opens on time in South Amboy instead of Weehawkin.

Thanks for the info, but like I said I don't need the w/c. It's only that ramp that takes the wind out of me. I can walk the whole distance of the ship (with some sitting breaks, lol). I try and keep moving within reason. Been on Pride & Legend numerous times, just never occurred to me to ask to use that entrance for embarkment day since I'm not using walker or wheelchair.

Don't need a wheelchair. I wouldn't want to take from someone that does need it. Just need help with the awful ramp. I use my rescue inhaler before I start the walk, but of course it doesn't help. Just need that little help of avoiding it entering the ship.

I knew you could go that way if you asked at checkin. Good to know there's somebody on the way out. I keep saying, I can do this, take my inhaler and have to keep moving to the side for others to pass while I rest it. I really need to own up to it now that I've been on both Pride and Legend many times.

Had this offer with drinks in casino and 100 per person OBC. So we booked for November.

I didn't realize about Hamilton, thanks for the info, but I just priced out Hamilton w/parking, Pt Pleasant with uber to get there, and Long Branch with no idea how to get there, lol. By the time all is said and done, might as well pay the parking. A bus is a possibility as I'm real close to the Toms River terminal, but now seeing this about taxi's on weekdays, yikes, plus the luggage. I'm starting to regret booking out of Manhattan or Brooklyn, got a double whammy going here.

Thanks, I was checking things last night. I thought I saw something that transfer, but wasn't sure.I've never used a bus or train, so it's a learning experience.

What county are you in. I'm in Ocean County. Never even though about the train. Car service is not looking promising.

You can warn people til you're blue in the face, they still fall for it. Just like the phony profile friend requests, scam online stores ads, etc.

I have the same ones. And use for the same reason, lol. Actually, I carry a small purse and hook it to the purse when not in the casino.

Well they certainly made a liar out of me. They deleted 2 lines on their page, so we all pay 45/night no matter what. Glad I didn't opt for the 2 week cruise, parking would have been more than the cruise. I had a casino deal, lol. They get you one way or the other.

Looks like 450 for me, mine is a 10 dayer. Brooklyn went up too, I'll be paying that in May for my MSC cruise.

Just a heads up. As of 4/1, parking is now $45/night. I didn't realize it til somebody on fb commented on it. Parking Rates* No short-term parking No show parking Cruise Parking 1 to 10 nights $45.00/per night (effective April 01, 2023) Extended Cruise Parking 11 to 14 nights $400.00

Thank you, that would be 10 nights. Some ports would charge for 11 days. Got nailed for 8 on a 7 day in Port Canaveral. Just making sure of that. At least I have a lot of time to explore other options.

Still trying to decide for my upcoming cruises. For Manhattan, I have a 10 day cruise booked. Am I getting charged for 10 or 11 days. I've noticed some terminals will charge for your disembark day while others don't. Info doesn't show on their web page. I'm guessing the same will hold true for my Brooklyn cruise.

Glad I saw this, I have one booked out of Manhattan for November and knew about that one, now Brooklyn for May. Yikes. Hoping I can get a family member drive for Brooklyn, since it's Sunday - Sunday.

It reminded me of the popcorn we give to the animals at our local zoo. No taste whatsoever. What was worse is it smells so good when you approach the area. You can't wait to take that first bite and than nada. I'd gladly pay the 3 bucks, if we had some salt and butter on it.

Same here. If other family members were going, I'd think about it.

Last March,2022, I paid 359.99 for regular cabana on HMC. It's priced at 499.99 for my upcoming November cruise. I think I'll skip this one. Can't justify that for 2 people. An extra 50, I may have. I realize prices are rising, but 140 extra. a clam shell and a float will suit me fine.

I'm on that sailing too. Coming in from NJ, south of Jamman54. Unless something happens and a family member is available, we're going to drive and park at the pier. I checked a couple hotels thinking of doing a shuttle. Priced ubers, taxis. I even thought about the bus to port authority. But in the end, I've resigned myself to sucking it up and paying the 400. Just haven't found savings enough to warrant the extra time and stress.

Always people talking saying you spent all this money and they have no clue. I usually only get interiors or balconies, but lots of time I can get a cheap upgrade. Same here, It's like a Buy One Get 3 offer, lol. I scored Venezia, 10 days for this coming Thanksgiving. Interior, but I'll take it. Before I stopped working, always those claiming I have a problem, hahaha. Husband and I only do slots, once in awhile husband will do a table, but he doesn't give a card, so no points there. Best part, my slot machine money doesn't come out of the checking account or charge cards. I save my money for all my online surveys, rebates and other earning pages.