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No, they won't. The non Plat isn't going to be able to get into the lounge without a Priority Boarding Pass. Quite frankly, I don't want my check in slowed so the Check in Folks in the Priority Lounge can provide assistance to non priority passengers.

From my own personal experience on over 25 cruises...yes, they will and they are very gracious about it. I have done it many times with my children and my elderly parents.

My husband and I are platinum and we're traveling with someone who is not platinum.....but our 6 year old daughter is in their cabin. When we go to the port to check in - will they let the non-platinum cabin come with us to check in since my daughter is with them? Or how will this work? We don't want our 6 year old daughter going a different direction when checking in.

 

Thanks for any help!

You can take your daughter in with you thru platinum embarkation. The hostess will trot right over to the main desk and obtain your daughter's boarding pass. No worries. Takes less than 3 minutes for the hostess to do this. They don't want to separate a young child from the parents. Nobody will give you a hard time. Have a terrific cruise.

I am 19 months post up sleeve surgery and have been on several cruises since the surgery. The first cruise post op...he gained 10 pounds because of eating what I couldn't. Next cruise I had to make myself eat 1/3 of the soup, otherwise would be too full for the entree. I skipped salad because the water in the veggies filled me up. I skipped bread except for a bite. I usually ended up eating 1/3 of the entire meal including dessert. Otherwise I would be sick. So I learned to be satisfied with tastes of everything. I did not gain one pound on any cruise since my surgery. Sure...I want to eat it all but then I recall how heavy I was (240 lbs) and how I love being a size 12 and 150 lbs. I did manage to eat 1/2 of a Guy's burger without the fries. Yeah....it hurt my stomach but sure did taste good. Next time, only 1/3. I see so many obese folks on the ships, and most people are loading up on food. I would be too, if not for the sleeve procedure. So, just plan to have "bites" of what you like. Amazing how bites of foods can be as satisfying as three plates full. Enjoy your cruise!

There were two robes in our cabin for our use. No charge. But, no ice bucket in the room. So, no ice. Two bottles of water for purchase. No fridge. No canned soft drinks for purchase in the room. This was on the Sunshine, Feb. 9th. No ice bucket was different. I guess we could have asked for one but I noticed no ice being delivered on the entire hall. First time in many cruises. Very different.

We had issues, too, in Jamaica. After doing the horse back riding excursion, we wanted to go into town to shop. At the port, the signage said $5 for the first 1-4 passengers. We confirmed with a lady in the terminal and then went over to a cab. The cab driver said it would be $20 per person. Needless to say...we did not go. I felt like the people in Jamaica were not as helpful nor availing as in other ports. Just my opinion. Your mileage may vary.

Sitting at work and I neeed the baaarrrrtendder.... :D

I just sent a link to Bruce at work. Yes....we need a BARTENDER!! Ben was great. "Drink!". I think the Piano Bar was Bruce's favorite evening activity. The entire cruise was a lot of fun. Although, it could have been a tad bit warmer on that first sea day.

Can't wait to go again!!

Carlene

We had a great time in the Piano Bar with you all!;)

I will be having Gastric Bypass Surgery about 5 months before I set sail on my next cruise - and I am just wondering if anyone else has had a surgery like that and then travelled on a Carnival Ship. How did you in the MDR? Did you ask for a special menu?

I had a gastric sleeve last September and went on a cruise this past May and have another planned in 2 weeks. My stomach holds very small amounts, probably 1/3 of what is typically on the plate. I had to pace myself. Not eat bread, or the entire soup appetizer. I concentrated on the proteins and usually had a bite or two of fruit, some vegetables and one bite of dessert. Got asked several times if my food was to my satisfaction, which I knew was because I ate so little, but I would just answer that I had stomach surgery and have a small stomach. My boyfriend gained 10 pounds on the cruise because he ate his serving and most of mine. I still continued to lose weight. Now down 80 pounds and really looking toward to the next cruise. It is all about portion size and my surgery forces me to cut that portion size down a third. No need for a special menu. You are in control as to what or how much you chose to put in your mouth. Happy Sailing!