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I thought all the captains were Norwegian.

You're on the Carnival forum, not NCL!

That was my thought Ken, just wondering about the daughters charges if I call her cell phone. She has NO land line.

We are headed to the Ecstasy in Dec. are you joining us ?

If you call a cell phone on the ship from a cabin phone then the cell phone will be charged the same regardless of what phone you called the cell phone from. Even if you have unlimited minutes or free incomin calls - international / cruise ship roaming still applies. If you call a cell phone on land in the U.S. from a cruise ship then the land-based phone won't incur any additional charge just because you are on a ship.

Haven't quite figured out your problem based on what you say.

Who is booked in each cabin by age?

THE OP wants to buy the Cheers! program for all the adults EXCEPT for the 24 year old. Per the CHeers! rules everyone over the age of 21 in a cabin must purchase the program if one of them does. To avoid the 24 year old ahvin to to incur this unwanted cost he/she will need to be put in the teen room. Problem being that Carnival requires someone over the age of 25 in each room, so a swap will need to be made after boarding and before purchasing Cheers!

Cheers!

hmmm this is a bit confusing and you really probably need to call a pvp or just book it this way and see what Carnival does. Because the 14 year olds (as long as they are related to you) can stay in a cabin by themselves as long as it is near by. The 24 year old can stay wherever they want, *BUT* there is the caveat that if there is someone under 21 in the stateroom they have to be over 25, *BUT* you will be there.

 

Are you all related by blood?

 

I'd find a good PVP and see if they can do this.

Unless something has changed the PVP can't sidestep booking rules. Someone over 25 has to be booked in the cabin unless there is a married couple under the age of 25 in that cabin.

E-mail John Heald and express your outrage over how you were treated and how the different booking rates have confusing rules. Then demand that they let you steer the ship on your next cruise.

...or do what the others have said. My way is more fun though.

I believe you will need to book with the 24 year old with you. Once you board you can move that person to the room with the younger ones and then head to the bar to purchase Cheers! Order beverage, drink and repeat.

Speaking from a medical standpoint - if he is this much of a flight risk he is a) obviously not able to care for himself and, as such, b) should not be on a cruise for his safety.

 

If I am missing something then please excuse me. But if you are trying to find a way to have GPS tracking of a dementia patient on a ship....that's what the FBI calls "A Clue."

 

Before anyone flames me please note I said this was coming from a medical standpoint. I know that dementia is a horrible disease process that affects not just the patient but loved ones as well.

After reading the OP again I'm torn. It seems as if he is a flight risk but it also seems as if he is high functioning.

Speaking from a medical standpoint - if he is this much of a flight risk he is a) obviously not able to care for himself and, as such, b) should not be on a cruise for his safety.

If I am missing something then please excuse me. But if you are trying to find a way to have GPS tracking of a dementia patient on a ship....that's what the FBI calls "A Clue."

Before anyone flames me please note I said this was coming from a medical standpoint. I know that dementia is a horrible disease process that affects not just the patient but loved ones as well.

The calls show up based on the satellite relay, which for Carnival, RCI, etc... is Miami.

 

Question: Do you have a cell phone? Depending on your carrier, it might be cheaper to add an international roaming service for 30 days, then cancel it after you get back. Some carriers offer this service for 30, 60, or 90 days. Then, use your cell phone when your in port and you should save money.

 

The last time I checked, the rate was $ 3.99-$4.99 per minute:eek: from the state room phone for calls to US and Canada, depending on the time of day.

I second this. The cell phones are typically cheaper.

If you guys want to pay out of pocket for a service of each major religeon to be held on board - go for it.

There is no economical way for the cruiselines to provide clergy for all religous sects and beliefs.

The safest route is to contact your nearest regional passport office and go there in person. You can leave with the passport in hand - but you'll pay for it.

For many, many reasons this will not work.

The technology exists for short-range tracking devices but they are quite pricey and the multiple steel levels of a ship present unique obstacles for the technology.

Long story short - old fashioned methods such as leaving notes or keeping an eye on your loved ones works best.

I have never had a problem while in port finding free Wifi....especially at the big name bars or I buy a cup of coffee at the Starbucks....

 

Look for the band of cruise ship employees sitting outside with their laptops...that is usually a good sign ;)

That is a good tip for a large portion of cruisers. Personally I rather spend $20-$30 USD extra on an international data and voice plan so I have a bit of freedom and peace of mind without having to hunt down open wifi in port.

FYI, International plan does not help at all on the ship.

But it will help in ports / close to land. Same with buying an international data package.

You will get charged for data roaming charges if you have a smart phone unless you turn off data roaming / turn of data completely. You should not get charged roaming for your phone unless you make/receive a phone call or text message. Then the text rates apply and roaming rates apply for the call. You can check with your provider about moving to a week long international plan to help with some of the costs you will incur if you need / want to use your phone.

Check out http://businessportals.verizonwireless.com/international/Roaming/index.html

I got a summon to Federal Jury Duty for the month of October last year. We had a cruise planned and paif for. They allow for 1 week out of the 4 for already scheduled vacations etc. They noted my record and it wasn't a problem.

You definately do not want to just not show up for a federal summons!

I work with a lady who is in a senior-level management position, in Texas. She received her cursed notification in the mail summoning her the first day of a planned week long vacation. Her house sold just before her vacation so she had to cancel her plans in order to move out on very short notice. Despite this the court would not release her - and she ended up being the jury foreman. What luck!

It has happened before (obviously) and there are numerous threads here about it.

The best way to avoid that is to not fly in the day of the cruise, or have a late morning flight. Don't tempt fate.

Yup, nothing new. There is no such thing as a free lunch - yet people keep falling for it.

My first Carnival cruise was on the Celebration. She is a wonderful ship and gave me many many memories, albeit a bit obscured by alcohol.

I was wondering if anyone's thought of doing a B2B cruise with the last Conquest sailing and first Magic sailing from Galveston - if this is even possible.

 

Someone could also do a B2B for the Ecstasy/Triumph transition!

There's a decent sized gap in between sailings.

Sticky! sticky! sticky!

Anybody know why the US government limits the size of the bottle?

If I had any idea as to why the US government does most of what it does, I'd be a very powerfull person.

Several close friends of mine, along with myself, are huge CR drinkers. I plan on buying the 3 litre bottle on my next cruise if for no other reason than to have the bottle as a novelty item.

jhale: Thanks for posting those pictures again. I'm cruising in one of the new aft balconies in August, can't wait!

Few questions:

1) is there a couch in the room?

2) is the save magnetic or combination?

3) how do the balcony doors open up?