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Definitely a convenience with more than two in a cabin.

"Wave me" for "Kiss me"

Yes, I find most drinks are very sweet. After a couple of specialty drinks I'm ready for something basic like Gin and Tonic; any bar can make them. If you don't have Cheers, you can order a double of a basic cocktail for $3 more (maybe it' gone up, but that's what it was last time I ordered one.)

Schedule for Elation in March. I love this ship and hate to see her go.

How doss 80 look? Or 65? There is so much variation, individual to individual. At high school reunions, some of my classmates look like they could be the parents of other classmates.

I'm retiring at the end of this academic year (DH also worked on an academic calendar, but has been retired for 7 years). Right now I am only thinking in terms of the semester - "only one more . . ."(opening week, advising class, midterm, etc). Starting in January, I will start counting weeks. DH and I are looking forward to being able to cruise whenever we wish, instead of having to stick to the high-dollar school vacation times. Our first post-retirement cruise is booked for Sept 16.

Though we were just on Elation this year, we have another Elation cruise booked in March for our 40th anniversary. We love this ship - the size of it, the over-the-top decor. And this year she will be embarking from Jacksonville, which is such an easy port. We couldn't resist the chance to sail her just one more time. This year we are staying in one of Promenade deck rooms, tucked away between the Alchemy bar and the serenity deck, and just down the hall from the Java Blue for my morning coffee. Need to do on more run on Paradise while she is still here - Did anyone else sail her when she was smoke-free?

I wish they'd go back to Coke. I also wish they included Ginger Ale in the Soda package,

Yes, any bubbly is allowed. Prosecco is a good choice.

What line are you going on?

Sharpie markers will work. Abbreviate.

We have sailed to the Caribbean in December, January, and February. In all cases, summer wear was comfortable most of the time. I did bring a hoodie, which I used on a few cooler seadays, and a wrap for evenings. It's always been warm to hot in ports,

I used to love the Steak and eggs when they served the Filet Mignon - it was the meal I enjoyed most on most cruises. Now with the cheaper steak, it is good, but not great

They'll lose revenue from peaceful clientele who stop sailing Carnival if they DON"T stop the rowdy behavior.

Sad to see her go.

Because the OP asked us to????

We've been on Ecstasy twice. Love the smaller ships!

The ship may not be docking until late morning

Jacksonville is the simplest embarkation ever. You park right by the ship and walkup the ramp - open-air and rather steep. We did the Elation last spring out of Canaveral and are thrilled she is out of Jacksonville now (replacing Ecstasy) - we'll be sailing her again this spring. We are doing one of the panorama cabins which are located right of the Serenity deck.

That's what I do (Carrt a glass of wine to dinner).

Our last Carnival cruise (March 22) they did not check us in - hey told us to check ourselves in on the app. - Even though thEY took us almost immediately once we did.