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1 hour ago, Weeziblu said:

I just booked my first sailing out of NY and can see that when I attempt to add Cheers that it begins on Day 2.  I understand that this is specific to NY and Galveston, but does anyone know why?  Just 

In NY, I believe its because of the state's liquor laws as they relate to "pay 1 fee for all you can drink", but I'm not certain.  I'm also not sure about TX.

Great review!   Thanks for taking the time to do it.

Hi Tap Out, thanks for your review.  I was on this sailing as well.  I agree that the service was OUTSTANDING.  Reminds me of what I experienced on my first cruise 30 years ago.  I also enjoyed sailing with fewer guests.  I never waited in a long line, no crowded feeling, it was great!

It is not.

11 hours ago, Mike Dante said:

Thanks. We certainly are. We had 2775 on board which they said was 70%. 

I'm glad you're having a nice trip..  We leave a week from tomorrow.   It will be interesting to see if the numbers keep climbing. 

Hi Mike,

Hope you're enjoying your cruise!!  Do you have any idea how many passengers are on this sailing?

10 minutes ago, jeepchick444 said:

Have a blast!! Watching you on the Miami Port cam!!😎🍸

I am too!

26 minutes ago, abby1257 said:

My last cruise was cancelled (it was paid in full, I was refunded gratuities and port taxes)....I still have a 500.00 credit after paying in full ....a new cruise..(the cruise I just booked was ALOT CHEAPER)....I was also given a 300.00 OBC as a perk for rebooking.  Hope I am making sense...so as it stands I have an $800.00 credit ...My question is this....Will the $800.00 show on my card or will they disperse it between the 3 of us in the room.....

I think the $500 credit will go on your account (assuming you were the one that paid for the original cruise).  I assume, but am far from certain, that the $300 OBC would be split between the 3 of you.  I base this assumption on my own booking wherein I was given a $600 OBC for having paid in full and not requesting a refund after the sailing was cancelled.  That credit was split between the people in the cabin.

41 minutes ago, Quagmire789 said:

There is 2, from carnival.com

 

“Cruise Elegant” Dress Code (formal evenings)

• 2-day to 5-day cruise: one “Cruise Elegant” evening
• 6-day or longer cruise: two “Cruise Elegant” evenings

https://www.carnival.com/help

Thanks Quagmire!!!   Apparently my Carnival.com searching skills are not up to snuff!

1 hour ago, pe4all said:

There is definitely one.  CCL makes a lot of $$ on photos taken then - lol!  

LOL, surely they do.  Yes, I mis-spoke/typed.  I believe SNJ is correct, they're now called cruise elegant nights.  

Pardon my ignorance, but how many formal nights are there on a 6 day cruise?  I've never sailed on a 6 day itinerary and I can't seem to find the answer on Carnival's website.  Thank you in advance for your help!

Thank you!

Would someone be kind enough to post the email address where the stock verification needs to be sent.

Hi Jeff,

Agreed.  I enjoyed re-reading this review.  You do a great job!  Hope you and Patti are well.   

8 hours ago, sid_9169 said:

Thanks:)... I've also been re-reading some of my own, as well as others, just to try and get a "little bit of that feeling" now that nothing else is going on...

I completely understand.  I booked the Magic for July 2021.....praying she sails....

Just re-read this whole review, because, you know, there are no new ones to read....lol.   Great re-review Sid!

Thanks for writing the review.  It was great!!  Especially given the state of affairs right now, it was a nice break from reality!

To beat the dead horse.......great article!  I'll never quite understand the hatred by many towards the cruise industry, but it is ever present.

On 4/8/2020 at 11:17 PM, PhillyFan33579 said:

I understand there are reasons for announcing cancellations the way they are doing it, but I wish Carnival, and other cruise lines for that matter, would just state the obvious that no one is going on a cruise any time soon. Articles like this one give people hope that cruises might actually happen in May or June. The chances of that happening are the same as the Bengals winning the Super Bowl next season. 

Hi Philly, I'm a Bengals fan.  I know cruising is on hold for a while, but man, that comment cut deep, really deep.  Ouch!  🙂😄😁

49 minutes ago, sixesandeights said:

*Cough*.....just sign the form.....*cough*

 

6&8

👍 ...😉

Thanks Jeff and Patti for taking us along on your cruise.  Another excellent review!!!

On 10/22/2019 at 8:25 PM, ROYAL CARIBBEAN DUDE said:

Hey guys!

 

So I have some exciting news!

 

I found out last night that I'm going to be transferred to Oasis Of The Seas in 3 weeks time. This is a big step up for me, and a lot more responsibility is going to be put on me - but I'm excited for this challenge.

 

I'll be flying out to Spain to join the ship, and then crossing back to America for the beginning of the Caribbean season.

 

Let me know if any of you will be on Oasis! I look forward to meeting you!

Congrats Chris!!!!  We'll be sailing oasis on July 4.  Will you still be aboard?

Thanks for your review.  I'm glad you had a great time!

Hi Sid, sorry for the delayed "chime in", but I started reading late and just finally caught up.  Thanks for taking the time to write such a great review!!!!  Looking forward to your next adventure!

On 7/23/2019 at 7:53 PM, bethtex said:

I have been on 2 BN cruises and scheduled to go again in Feb.

We are not nudists by anyone's definition.  We went on our first one as kind of a dare to each other. We were surprised by the different atmosphere and how much fun we had. 

So many fun people of all ages, races, professions, backgrounds.  

They have the same comedians, floor shows, trivia games, etc as a regular Carnival cruise.

Clothing optional means no judgment - A lot of people wear just a sarong/wrap (men and women).  

There are some extra theme nights to dress up which are really fun.  

If other people's nudity doesn't bother you, try it - you may find that the relaxed atmosphere and fun folks and no kids is just what you need for a real vacation.

Yes it is more expensive than a regular Carnival cruise.  But not twice as much.  You get some extras for the cost - more activities, extra bands, and did we mention no kids?  

 

I can't fathom a ship with absolutely no kids on board.  Dare to dream......lol