HappySails4U

Do the cabins have glass shower doors ??? Must admit that I have gotten used to those on the Venezia and Mardi Gras !!

The Venezia had it in September. The cruise director at that time was Joey Boeys

Updated 10/20/23 Saint Greg’s Best of 2022: Best Comedian – Happy Cole @SaintGreg always provides up to date info. Happy Cole is so very funny!! Have been lucky enough to be on several cruises in the past with him 11

I wondered the same thing. Our first trip into Canada was on the 9/16/23 sailing and we loved it. Really disappointed to see only one itinerary for 2024.

We were on the Venezia last week and the smoke in the casino was very thick. Not just contained to that area but also permeating into surrounding areas / shops. We checked out the non-smoking casino and it was rather small.

We were on the September 16th sailing on the Venezia and Quest was held in the Limelight !! For this particular game it was amazing to see a woman quickly pull off her wig and hand it to the person next to her !!! 👩‍🦰 🤪

On one of our Halloween cruises, the costume event was on an elegant night and there were plenty of people that wore their costumes into the MDR. Us included !!

We are on this same cruise and since I have no idea where we are headed I just put things in the bag and will hope for the best. Our first time sailing from NYC and certainly stressful. Flying out in the morning . . . .

The Venezia has been sailing for months now and these issues have been repeatedly reported, Probably also mentioned the issue within the submitted "surveys". Doesn't someone from Carnival read these ? However something that could so easily be fixed is just ignored.

Great review and thanks for sharing. We will be on one of the sailings in September to Canada and it is nice to read a positive review. Reading all of the horrible reviews I have been thinking that I made a major mistake booking this trip. 🥵 This will be our first time cruising from NYC and first time visiting Canada . Debarkation : I keep reading that this is a major cluster disaster . . . We initially thought that we would take the Carnival shuttle to LGA but the reviews were horrible. Since we are newbies to the NYC port can you offer any tips to make our debarkation / transportation to LGA easier ?? TIA

Thanks for your review !! We are also on a Venezia sailing into Canada next month so nice to hear that for the most part things went well !! I have read that the buffet line can be challenging with everything from salad to entrees in one continuous line. Did you experience issues in that area?

I like the way you think ! 🏇 🐾

We are Platinum but have discussed cruising with MSC because of the Marine Reserve. Will be interested to hear your thoughts about the food options and entertainment as compared to Carnival. Enjoy your trip !

I haven't received a survey but know that some of the ships already have the later afternoon shows listed as "family friendly"

Seeing a lot of postings about the gangway issue today. This group just trying to make their way to check in. Apparently this is not the first time there have been problems.

I have sent email requesting OBC to: guestadmin@carnival.com Usually receive approval in just a few days.

So received jury summons from my local county government and of course have a cruise scheduled for that week. I can submit a request for a one time postponement but does anyone have past experience in doing so? In writing to request postponement to the Jury Division, is it necessary to include any Carnival documentation as proof of a paid in full trip ?? Appreciate any input !!!

The last time I sashayed my back went out !!! 😵‍💫

This should be such an easy fix for Carnival. They have the open lanes . OPEN THEM . . . Are they so short staffed that they are unable to open an additional lane ???/

My husband is even worse BEFORE WE EVEN LEAVE for our cruise he is talking about what "chores" we need to handle when we get back. What ????? The last cruise day for him is useless. Total buzz kill !! 😠

I send my requests to guestadmin@carnival.com and typically receive approval in just a few days.

* Heard that the shuttles were over booked and some passengers were told that they would need to find another means of transportation and refunds were not given. * It has been reported that there is no Carnival staff member to assist with the departing shuttles and no signage for direction. Basically on your own and then find out that the bus is full and must stand and wait for additional hour(s). Our first time sailing from NYC and trying to avoid as many hurdles as possible !

Thanks for your review. We are sailing from NYC mid-Sept and my spouse will be super focused on the most efficient method of transportation from the ship to LGA. We initially thought about using the Carnival shuttle but the horrible reviews made us reconsider. In your opinion If the "taxi stand" is so horrible should we just plan to use Lyft ???

Thank you for posting about your experience This is concerning since there have already been multiple reports of fights on other Venezia cruises. We are booked on the Venezia in September sailing in Canada and hoping that the crowd will be a bit more tame than the usual fun + sun cruises !! Just looking forward to a relaxing vacation without all the drama !!

Some long awaited changes to the MDR menu that sound very tasty !! We will miss the crab cakes though!!