gtouch

You can use your tag holders

You don't have to tip extra but some bartenders will take extra care of you and others won't. 

44 minutes ago, TxShipShape said:

I don't use FTTF but it's to my advantage when others do.  I see people carrying on ice chest, 12 packs, etc.. their total volume of carry on is greater than my check in.  The quicker they get rid of it the less congestions  there is in the buffet area, elevators and hall ways.  Add kids with backpacks and those small roll-ons.  I think it is worth it for those people.  I prefer to check as much as I can and carry as little as possible.

Odd.....but ok. I haven't witnessed what you have described but if you did and it makes you happy then party on and have a great cruise. 

2 minutes ago, kd1irk said:

With all of that said, the Chef's Table was awesome. Time in the kitchen with several chef's and amazing samples. Then a private dining room with an incredible 7 course dinner. Truly one of the best "Chef's Menu" type of meals I've ever had.

I agree my wife and I attended with some friends of ours. One was an ex Navy self described "redneck" and he said it was absolutely one of the best dinners and most enjoyable times he has had. I thought he would like it but was a little surprised by how much.

12 minutes ago, mapman_2004 said:

Okay, good to know you're recommending to sneak my alcohol on earlier, as that is when they are busier.  Thanks for the advice!

I think he missed your joke........something I have been accused of.

On 3/20/2019 at 11:11 AM, n6uqqq said:

I guess the user who provided these codes will have to take the saint out of him name . But yes we are completely at fault here for thinking of a free lunch!

Did you guys know the codes were "suspect" or were you led to believe that they were legit. Either way hope you guys get it worked out.

8 minutes ago, dlphn501 said:

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I can certainly see what you mean. As it states "to expedite check-in......." Carnival would like everyone together as it is easier but as other posters have stated you can show up at different times and they will check you in.

1 hour ago, sam73 said:

So I am trying to plan my vacation for next year. I really want to see orcas in the wild. I know that San jaun islands has them there. So that is one choice. I'm also thinking about an Alaskan cruise. I love to cruise. I figured I'd see a lot of beautiful wildlife and scenery. However Its a dream to see orcas. What ports are good for orca sightseeing?

I like you wanted to see Orcas and we took a whale watching tour out of Juneau and it was amazing a pod kept swimming around the boat and the Captain said they were just playing and then a second pod joined them and we got pictures of about 17 Orcas in a line swimming. The Captain and crew got really excited as they hadn't seen that many at once. We are going again in 2 weeks. Hope you plan your trip and have a great time whatever you decide.

53 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

Whatever is above the buffet. The blue cards don’t make it up that high before they stop to eat so it’s usually nice and quiet the first couple days.

 

Looks like on sunrise that’s Cucina Del Capitano on deck 10 aft. So it’ll be a sit down restaurant where you order bread, salad, then a bowl of pasta with your choice of pasta, meat, veggies...or lasagna.

 

Someone seems full of themselves. Another my card color makes me better than you.

No limit unless your driving the boat.

3 hours ago, Birdie And Sue said:

 

This is a piece of snail mail.  No email involved.

Then just toss in the trash.......problem solved.

We took a float plane on a Ketchican tour our daughter who had a pilot's license got to ride copilot. Everything was fine my father in law and brother in law are pilots and own their own planes. It is a very small occurrence but a tragedy. You are safer in a plane than a car statistical speaking.

I kinda miss the steel drums with a drink in the old days when doing a Caribbean cruise.

People being impressed with the color of their card.............Priceless. Just relax and enjoy the cruise. And those that have reached the lofty status congrats and those that haven't you are still on a cruise so everyone wins.

My understanding is that only "controlled substances" as designated and classified  by the DEA must be carried in their original container with label. All others can be carried however you want. 

16 hours ago, coffeeboy77 said:

It looked in 2019 like Carnival had been working hard to improve on their Alaska offerings.  However, they have pretty much regressed back to their usual worst in industry class itineraries for 2020.  Here are some of the the disappointments...

 

- No more Glacier Bay on any itinerary. This is a major cutback.

 

- Old ships. NCL uses the Bliss and Joy for example.

 

- Mostly Tuesday to Tuesday on 7 day itineraries...another cost saving measure.

 

- No more Journeys cruises in Alaska, unlike previous years.

 

Unfortunate considering the cost and commitment of booking an Alaska 

5 hours ago, RWolver672 said:

Free upgrades, Caribbean steel drum bands instead of a blaring DJ.

I forgot about the steel drum bands. You know your cruise had started when you embarked and you heard those drums.

And I thought spa's were to help alleviate stress not cause it.

31 minutes ago, dmdiver said:

Every time we've sailed that class of ship, muster has been outside.  It is always miserable.

What really makes it miserable is when people don't show and we all have to wait until they find them.

This reminds me of when people see Health Inspector scores for restaurants and freak out and do not realize that their own homes kitchens would do much worse.

She was my first cruise as Viking Serenade it wasn't the prettiest ship from the outside but it was a great cruise experience.

RC Viking Serenade 1993

On 4/28/2019 at 2:13 PM, Gatorfan01 said:

I’ve made reservations for the steakhouse for the first night of our girls trip cruise. Does anyone know what choices for the “free” bottle of wine is the first night? One on my friends is allergic to American wines and can only drink foreign wines. 

Wow that is odd. Not saying it isn't true.......but Wow.

I never thought of MM as a premium bourbon.