dallasdan

funny you say that. On our Hawaii cruise last year, on one of the nights heading back to Long Beach about 5 am the ship we came flying up off our bed about a foot. First time I ever experienced an up and down movement like that. I jokingly said to my wife we hit a whale. We were on the Miracle.

My experience was we had to wait until the casino opened for drinks everywhere to work the first day out of Galveston.

Did you have any issues with people trying to sit in your loungers?

I have found it is faster to just take a taxi out of long beach, because the Uber and Lyft times are so long. The price of the taxi is about the same as taking an Uber to the long beach airport. Thanks for the great review and pictures.

I was blocked after the second time. I added money at the slot machine didn't spin the machine and added to my player bank and then got chips at the tables. After the second time my card was blocked and casino host scolded me.

I would purchase a novella if you wrote one. I love your writing style.

We have a safari drive through close to our house where you can feed the Giraffes. Our 2 1/2 year old grand daughter acted the same way as Ian. She just threw the carrots. Wouldn't get close. I love your review. Thank you

Carnival has dogs you have to walk past when boarding the ships. I am not sure if dogs can smell edibles especially if you pack them with other vitamin gummies. I wouldn't put them in your carry on bag, like the lady that was banned did. Something set off the xray and when they searched her bag they found the CBD gummies. My thoughts are she went crazy and was belligerent to security, is why she received the life time ban.

15 limit for all passengers cheers or no cheers. sometimes they will allow you to go over if you are buying a round for friends. 5 minute wait between drinks on cheers.

Thank you @sid_9169 for another great Live. I look forward to reading your books. Put me on the preorder list.

Thank you @MeganGC1983 for another great review. Hopefully Mr Megan is now a fan of Liquid IV.

Pepsi

Tables they charge a fee. Slots are free.

@deladane My granddaughter is 2 1/2 so I understand your frustration with pictures.

That is great to hear. Thanks

Has the Havana area been crowded? I am hesitant to book Havana on an Excel ship because it is on the side and small. We love Havana on Vista ships.

Thanks for all the pictures of San Juan and St Thomas. We are doing this same itinerary plus St. Maarten in August on the Magic.

Have you thought of putting the masks in your suitcase and your dirty clothes in the box? That way the mask have a hard shell to protect them?

Book the rooms whichever way makes sense for you. Once on board you can sleep wherever you chose. You can go to guest services and get an extra room key. One person in your party will have to carry around 2 cards. Sail and Sign card and room key card. No big deal.

Carnival serves Pepsi products. They do not serve coke.

I haven't been on a XL class ship yet. Prefer Vista Havana class or the Miracle. The Miracle to me is great because it never feels crowded. Not sure I want to be on a ship with 6,500...

They don't set up food in the Ocean Plaza anymore. Stopped a couple of years ago

was it embarrassment or the envy of others.

Good to have friends in high places.

you can bring one 12 pack of soda/juice/water per person on board. Have to be in cans or boxes. No plastic. You can also order water pre-cruise to be delivered to your stateroom. Or wait till on board and order from room service.