3 hours ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

I agree with your last point but I think you will find that on any cruise line. We have been fortunate enough to sail on multiple cruise lines. While I definitely think there are significant differences between cruise lines, the one thing I have found consistent on every cruise ship on every cruise line is how friendly other passengers are and how friendly staff members are towards passengers.  

 
Hi PhillyFan,

I hope that’s true.  I’ve only ever sailed on Carnival.  I like taking different types of land vacations, too. But there seems to be a sense of  camaraderie  from everyone that I only seem to get on a cruise ship.

1.  Cloud 9 Spa with the thalassotherapy pool and warm stone recliners!
2.  Comedy shows

3.  Fun cruisers.
 Some people look down on Carnival cruisers but I really enjoy how everyone is nice and upbeat.  Most people say hello to each other even if we’re strangers.  Just a relax we’re all on vacation vibe 🥰 

49 minutes ago, TravelLots said:

I’m on the Dream March 21st, too.  I haven’t received a letter.  I booked directly on Carnival.com.  I’ve tried calling because I’m going to cancel.  My mother has a very compromised immune system so, I don’t want to bring anything home to her. But the Carnival customer service is down right now. They are working on “network improvements.” Otherwise known as everyone calling at once 😊

Just got my letter through email....

8 hours ago, Rudyard said:

 

I'm on the March 21st Dream cruise as well. If you're not already in it, there's a very active FB group with about 460 members in case you're interested. 

I’m on the Dream March 21st, too.  I haven’t received a letter.  I booked directly on Carnival.com.  I’ve tried calling because I’m going to cancel.  My mother has a very compromised immune system so, I don’t want to bring anything home to her. But the Carnival customer service is down right now. They are working on “network improvements.” Otherwise known as everyone calling at once 😊

On 1/29/2020 at 3:56 AM, Jamman54 said:

“Though we enjoy the Journeys cruises, we prefer to do B2B's for our longer cruises. 😎“

Hi Jeff!
As a newly minted platinum cruiser, I may want to go on a Journey or B2B cruise.  But since I’m nowhere near retirement, I’d have to pick one or the other.  What are the differences between those two types of cruises?  Why do you prefer B2B?

Thank you,

Laurie 😊

They must go to the spa!  You don’t need to buy a service just a day pass.  The thalassotherapy pool and steam rooms are heaven!

I just got back from a Carnival cruise from the Miami port.  I flew in from the Ft. Lauderdale Airport.  I used Jiffy Jeff transportation and everything went well.

Willdra your review was so wonderful and funny.  One of my roommates in college was from New Orleans many years ago.  So, when you said ‘outchea’ I could hear her voice for the rest of the review 😛!  Thank you for all your hard work.

4 hours ago, Jamman54 said:

Still got a bit to go to finish this one. 

Good!  Because I don’t want this review to end!  I was just thinking “oh no!”  They covered all the ports and are turning around for home 🙁

On 6/5/2019 at 2:14 PM, Jamman54 said:

 

 

And it tasted great too!!!

 

How does it compare with the Australian Wagyu?  Normally, I get the ribeye, too.  And it is great.  But I love seeing the wagyu presentation.  Didn’t you have that when the new steak menus first came out?

Nice! Thanks Jeff ☺️

Hi Jeff and Patti!

What’s the Academy of Fun?  Is that only for Journey trips?

CPAP MACHINES

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3372/kw/Can you bring extension cords

Carnival permits guest who use BIPAP, CPAP, Concentrator, and Nebulizers onboard.

You must bring your own equipment on board for personal use. Please hand-carry these items and do not place them in your checked luggage. There is one electrical outlet in each stateroom located in the area of the desk/vanity. The outlet is equipped with a 3-prong 110 volt (North America Grounded) and a 220 volt (Europe German-Style).  It is recommended that you bring your own extension cord to accommodate your equipment comfortably.

Carnival carries distilled water which can be purchased either pre-cruise or once on board. For pre-purchase, please contact our Fun Shops department at 1-800-522-7648 Ext. 70039, Monday-Sunday from 8:00am-10:00pm ET. For purchase on board, please contact Room Service. Should you wish to bring your own distilled water with you, it must be hand carried along with your CPAP machine.

If traveling by air, please check with the airline directly for their restrictions regarding traveling with medical equipment.

My prayers are with your family.

Thank you mdin!

On 3/5/2019 at 1:38 PM, mdin said:

SAS Transportation to get from the hotel to the port of Miami

Hi,

Thank you so much for your review.  How much did it cost to use SAS Transportation?  Did you do a one-way or round-trip ticket?  Was the vehicle comfortable?

Carnival Magic July 2018

5 hours ago, CruzinKristin said:

 

I second this!   As a teacher, we are limited on travel dates. ( Full disclosure, we usually do cruise Spring and Fall Break.)  

Yea, 

We try to sneak in a Spring Break Cruise, too. But it’s no more than 5 days or everyone’s falling asleep in class!

If you work in any school system, you can never go anywhere in September or February.  It would be lovely to go on a 14 day Carnival Journey cruise to Hawaii.  I know teachers are very fortunate to have summers off. But I bet a lot of people would like a summer vacation option.  Why won’t Carnival try it? I think they’d make a lot of money.

Whattt!!!!!  I never knew that!  Learn something new eveyday!

I totally agree with JerseyGirl and Checkers. I love Carnival and have been on a lot of cruises. But leaving out of Galveston/Houston had the friendliest, most fun people. And I was surprised at how quiet New Orleans was on the ship. Both lovely though.

Chipotle pineapple martini. My absolute favorite.

Yes!!;)

Thank you for your wonderful review. I love food reviews but this was the first in-depth cocktails review that I've seen. Loved it!

But, that's where the germs are! I would rather fall down the stairs

 

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Now that is funny. And it's funny because it's true! ;p

HI Jeff,

Thank you (and Patty) so much for doing this. This has made me give the Carnival Paradise a second look.