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I'd at least consider adding Medjet Assist. Discount available if you are an AARP member and purchase thru their link.

Sounds like DEI works when it comes to running a cruise line. The passengers are diverse, all treated equally, and everyone, from bankers to bikers are included and made to feel welcome on Carnival. Maybe those cruise lines who market their ship within a ship programs (Yacht Club, Haven, etc) need to step back and re-evaluate the goals of open class distinction.

No. Kids trying to put a half gallon of ice cream into a pint size cone

My only question is are all legs of travel on Turkish Airlines? If so, then your baggage with be checked thru to Rome and all is well. If your onward travels from IST is on another airline, then check to ensure they have an interline agreement. If not, which happened to me, then your adventure may begin sooner that you planned.

Not knowing what ports you will be visiting kind of makes it difficult to assist.

One of the many reasons I enjoy sailing on Carnival.

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I agree with GeezerCouple in that to get the waiver for pre-existing medical conditions the policy must be purchased in a very short time frame after the initial deposit. Even a refundable deposit. Also, the definition for a waiver of pre-existing medical usually includes non-traveling family members. By that, I mean, if you have to cancel your trip or interrupt your trip to go back home due to a family members emergency medical need, AND, your family members emergency was due to a pre-existing medical condition, coverage may be denied if you did not get the waiver.

Have you done a search on YouTube.com for the cruise port in Las Palmas? There seems to be quite a few that will show you the information you're looking for. I was there on a cruise just last October but for the life of me, I don't really remember that port area that well.

Looks like I was mistaken. Note to self: If you're not 100% sure of the information, don't respond.

Gosh, I've sailed out of Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, Charleston, Galveston, New Orleans, Long Beach, Vancouver, BC., Puerto Rico, Venice, Amsterdam, and Southampton. Yes, the crowds, demographics, customs & cultures are all different. It's my job, (in my opinion), to be a Cameleon and attempt to adapt to the majority. No, in my opinion, sailing out of Galveston is NOT the friendliest demographic. The friendliest and accepting was Amsterdam or Venice. The least was Galveston and New Orleans.

Unless I'm mistaken, Carnival waits until after the completion of a cruise before they upgrade you to the next level.

Carnival buying their parts from Boeing? Or maybe following the Boeing quality assurance program? Said in jest.

Search function came up empty. Looking for anyone who has experienced this property. Looks beautiful, services appear to be impeccable and with all this, the prices seem to be appropriate. Would love to hear someone else's experience. Thank You

Just a side note for those of us who fly from the US, if your flight requires you to change planes in the UK (London Heathrow for example), an ETA issued by the UK will be required. (Supposed to go live for US citizens sometime in late 2024.)

Do you remember what their luggage policy was? Couldn't find that information on the website. Last year, while in London, I scheduled a shared service ride to Southampton. At the last minute, I learned that they only allowed 1 large bag per person. (I would like to be able to do that, it's just not a reality for our situation). They did allow us to upgrade to "private" transportation which worked out just as well.

Mine took just about 13 months. Some people have reported just a few days. Makes absolutely no sense but it is what it is. Either way, and I experienced this, as long as you began the process before the original expired, it's still active. I went so far as to drive to the airport to ask why it was taking so long. They were of no help. They did give me a number to call. I called it and followed the phone tree to where the recorded voice said that if my application was in the renewal process, they couldn't help with no further advice. Unfortunately, you just have to wait it out with zero options for updated information offered.

There is a pinned thread just above this that has a ton of background information explaining what and how cruise lines work their air programs. The thread is a bit older but still has valid information even today to help you make an educated decision. Cruise Air "can" save you money. But, there can be some drawbacks. You have to decide the level of risk you're comfortable with.

I'm sailing on the NCL Breakaway next year. Starts in Trieste with the first 2 stops in Split, Croatia followed by a stop in Dubrovnik. Croatia was a must for us. We're going to spend a few days pre-cruise in Venice and Trieste. Then post cruise, we'll stay in Barcelona, then fly to Rome for a few days, then back home.

Yep. T-Mobile is the same. But I also get free data and texting in an additional 140 countries. Just did a quick check on my 5G. 798Mbps download and 123 Mbps upload. Their 55+ plan is an awesome price plan.

Yes, I have in the past just paid the low cost of flying to YVR, spent the night at the hotel in YVR, and saved huge money on tickets flying to Europe from YVR. It's been a crap shoot though getting award tix in business out of YVR though.

With all of that being said, and the most important factor to you is the cost of the cruise, then I would consider purchasing the cruise lines insurance or Trip Protection policy, if they offer one. Now, I don't know what cruise line you are booking with, but the BIG cruise lines, (HAL, Carnival, Royal, NCL, Princess, Celebrity) offer policies that include CFAR (Cancel For Any Reason). You can cancel the cruise all the way up to the scheduled departure time on the departure date and receive a future cruise credit of anywhere from 70% up to 90% depending on the policy. 3rd party policies do offer this as an additional add-on price but also limit the cancellation time from to 48 hours prior to planned "trip" departure (not ship departure). However, and this is how I buy insurance, I don't expect or purchase a policy with the idea that I will be 100% made whole. I see travel insurance as a shared risk. I ask myself what can I afford to lose and what do I need to share risk on. Losing the cost of the cruise will hurt but will not devastate me. A medical emergency on the other hand could financially break my bank.

I think you have a valid question. I can't count the number of times I've made an assumption that came back to bite me in the ass. For that reason, I'd recommend that you reach out to a professional broker like Steve at TripInsuranceStore or someone at InsureMyTrip to get their advice. Either way, once you buy a policy, I believe you have 10 days to review it and if it doesn't fit your needs, you can void the purchase. My little thing that I might do in this instance would be to review this policy over the phone with whomever you buy it from, then follow-up with a written e-mail with return read receipt, that states something to the affect that as you both understood the policy on this date, you both agree that this is how we understand the policy. That way, if could lessen the he said/she said defense.

I'm not sure the exact answer you're looking for. I can tell you that it's at the bottom of a steep freakin hill. But, if you go to google earth or google maps you can see the circular drive way next to the ticket office. And then a little bit further away you can see the parking lot where the busses park after dropping off the passengers.