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13 hours ago, c-leg5 said:

If you search images, Dolphin Discovery chankanaab, you will see several examples of photos.
 

There are stairs but perhaps you will be able to compare to your previous experience.

Thank you so much for this suggestion.  I forget to check out "images" sometimes.  It looks to be a much better experience than Dolphinarius.  Thanks again!!

Can anyone tell me if there are a lot of stairs at the Dolphin Discovery in Chankanaab Park?  Last time, we went to Dolphinarus and it was ALL stairs.  I have a problem with stairs, so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

On 2/24/2023 at 2:17 PM, scoobysnacks70 said:

I agree that it does not feel as random without seeing the balls actually drop--but somebody has got to win so maybe whoever is choosing (if that's the case) will pick me 🤷‍♀️

My cousin won $200 on our Celebration cruise in January.

Thanks everyone for the help (well those who helped).  I thought I remembered kids being in there but since I normally don't cruise with them I wasn't sure.

4 hours ago, Sailin_Pirate said:

No idea , but  you should take them to the casino and let them press the buttons on the slots and roll some dice.

Really?  SMH always has to be one in the crowd who thinks he's funny.

When playing Bingo on board, I know that you have to be 18 or older.  Can my grandsons (16 and 12) attend with me?  Can I let them mark the cards if I yell Bingo (which probably won't happen... lol)?  

No drama please.  Just asking a simple question.

Thanks

On 2/24/2023 at 5:20 PM, DANCING GRANDMOMMY said:

Would you share how she was able to prop the door open. I would love some ideals Those doors weigh a ton and I am fearful of my hand being chopped off. 

 

She used a bottle of water... it wasn't open a lot but enough for her to hear the ocean.

4 hours ago, jerseyjjs said:

I would venture to guess Heald is referring to the sliding glass doors that Carnival FINALLY put on their most recent builds.  Not the heavy swing doors that one needs a bungee cord or cabin furniture to prop open.

Ours was a heavy swing door on the Celebration (we were in a Cove Balcony).  We just stuck a bottle of water in the door so it would not close all the way.  

I just got off the Celebration and can confirm that the AC does go off if you leave the balcony door open.  My cabin mate loved having the door open so she could listen to the waves.  Our cabin stayed warm when she propped the door open.

Like an idiot, I booked my 2 grandsons and I on a spring break cruise this year after swearing against them last year due to the thug-like mentality on the cruise (the Valor out of New Orleans).  It got so bad that the room stewards and some of the entertainment staff were recruited to help with security.  

I hope things are better this year.  

4 hours ago, BoozinCroozin said:

The DOU Everywhere will not extend to someone under 21. I know you are talking about sharing which is not permitted, but be aware neither will get the Cheers package. 

Hadn't even thought about that.  I have never bought the cheers package and this is the first time I have had drinks covered all over the ship.  I am just not a heavy drinker at all.  Thanks

27 minutes ago, samiam0403 said:

Just so you're aware, sharing with the drink packages is not permitted. I'm sure some people do it anyway, but if they're caught Carnival can cancel the drink package.

I am aware and I am not worried about it.  These are two boys, not grown men.  It will be fine.

23 hours ago, samiam0403 said:

The casino Drinks Everywhere is exactly the same as the Cheers package. It's always a nice perk!

Thanks!  I am sailing with my grandsons, one of who will have the drink perk also.  I will have to make them share.  🙂

33 minutes ago, pe4all said:

Yes!  Got one every morning on Spirit last week.

Great!  Thanks.  

Does this perk include the specialty coffees?

1 hour ago, nwcruiselover said:

One thing I missed in my cabin was a real night table.  Those tiny little shelves were almost worthless.  I don’t know about anyone else, but that big blue cube they had in place of a chair at the desk was WAY too heavy.  I know it provides some extra storage space, but I would have greatly preferred a real chair or even a stool.

OMG i agree.  That big blue cube was way too heavy and not easy to move... lol.

Also, the night shelves were way too small.  I used the sofa... lol... it was right there anyway.  My cousin used the shelf one night and things fell off each night.

2 hours ago, May1cruiser said:

All correct. Room and bathroom are smaller. Also had a cove balcony on celebration and noticed the bed was very close to the balcony and door. Had to climb in from bottom of bed. I know some rooms have couch near balcony which should be better. 

Our beds were apart as 2 twin beds.  Very little space between them and very little space between the ball on one side and the sofa on the other.

4 hours ago, 80sGal said:

Ill chime in from a smaller couple's perspective.  We are both on the thinner side and even our reaction in a balcony cabin on Celebration was What Were They Thinking?   We didnt have any issues, but dang ... there is NO EXTRA SPACE in there.   I can see how many people would be incredibly uncomfortable.  The shelves are also awkwardly placed beside the toilet and not as easy to reach than a typical layout -- and more likely to fall off into an open toilet.   I kept most of my toiletry items in the cabin area.   Otherwise we loved the cabin, and the shower doors were a nice change from curtains.  

Thanks so much for your perspective.  I don't feel so awkward now... lol.  We loved the cabin also, but it was just too small.  Six inches wider would have been great, I think. 

54 minutes ago, asalligo said:

So glad you followed up POS with what you meant. In my circles that mean Piece of S#!t like look at that POS car. 

 

I am 5'10" / 265 and I had no issues. Certainly not roomy, but it worked for me. The suites are much nicer though. On many ships they have the double sink and a bathtub.

LOL I knew better.  POS means so many different things.  

Glad you had no issues.  

Before I start this, I will ask that everyone be nice and respectful as everyone's experiences are different.

I am a POS (Person of Size).  I cruised on the Celebration in January.  We had a Cove Balcony booked and were very excited about this trip.  The cabins are beautiful.  I love the color scheme and the layout.  The cabins are small, narrower than older ships, but we handled that.  What we had a problem with was the bathroom in our cabin.  I loved the new shower, but holy cow that bathroom is small.  It's narrow and short, if that makes sense, and I could sit on the toilet and wash my hands in the sink at the same time.  One time, I bumped my head on the shower when I was trying to get jammies on.  It's entirely too small for adults who may carry some extra weight.

I am booked on the Jubilee out of Galveston next January, which is a sister ship to the Celebration.  I ended up cancelling and rebooked the cruise so we could sail in an Ocean Suite instead of a Cove balcony so we could have a bigger bathroom.

Just thought I would share my experience.  I did truly love the ship and all she has to offer.  

3 hours ago, Tiger0613 said:

Is the lounge in New Orleans open to platinum/damond again or still just suites?

I cruised out of NOLA in March and was in a suite.  I sat out with everyone else, except I was in an area up front.  I don't even think they were using the Captain's Lounge.  

Thanks.  I will keep an eye on mine since it's happened twice.  

I have 3 cruises booked for the next year.  Twice now, when I go in to look at shore excursions on my upcoming Celebration cruise in January, it's gone.  I have to add it back in.  I add it with no problem, but this has happened twice now.

Is this happening to anyone else?  

I am also having trouble with my flights.  They keep cancelling them and putting me on a 6am flight, which I don't want!  

Wondering if I should cancel..... LOL

I am diamond and I was able to check into my cruise 2 days earlier that my friends.  I got A1 and they got A3 or B1 or something later than me.  So I am not sure why you got B1 other than the fact that maybe there are a LOT of diamonds sailing that day?  

I just sailed on the Panorama and had absolutely no problems with my laundry.  I did not send any under garments nor did I send any blouses that needed special care.  I sent capris, jeans, and a few tshirt type tops.  Everything came back nicely folded.