michelle1836

I'm sure many will disagree, but I feel like I need to post our experience for any other families who may be like ours. First, let me say our Carnival Conquest staff were excellent. This is just from our point of view -- our perspective.

 

After cruising for a week on the Conquest, we realized, for our family, we'll prefer flying to an island and staying there in a resort or condo next time. Our favorite parts of the cruise were the stops at the islands. But, we felt rushed (with two boys) to squeeze in everything we wanted to see/do. Also, we were surprised that much of the cruise activities are catered to adults, unless your children participate in the kids' clubs. We, however, wanted to stay together for much of the time. The shows at night were not kid-friendly (due to the attire of the dancers -- which Carnival makes very clear in the daily itineraries so no one's surprised) and the family comedians were not quite as conservative with their jokes as we'd have preferred. It seemed like every time we turned around, we were being offered liqour. Also, we were unable to enjoy one another's company on the decks due to the loud music.

 

I totally realize this is absolutely appealing to many people & different people enjoy different vacations. There are no complaints on our end with any of it because we were never told it would be a conservative, family-friendly environment. Again, this is the opinion of one family.

sorry it wasnt quite what you were hoping for. perhaps when your children are older you can try again? :)

We use zip-ties. TSA can cut them off if necessary. We stick a couple un-used ones inside the bag and find that usually they'll re-ziptie the zippers for us if they have to do an inspection.

 

Luggage locks are easy to open these days; if not, they're just cut off and thrown away. We obviously don't pack valuables (electronics, jewelry, etc) in our checked baggage. If someone wants to steal my drawers, well they probably need 'em more than I do! :)

If you do use zip ties please remember to put a small pair of scissors in one of the outside pockets of your suitcase!!!! otherwise you wont be able to open your suitcase! just sayin' :rolleyes:

Tide stain stick! works in a pinch

Sorry my ADD got the best of me and i didnt read the whole thread through (yet) but did anyone mention the Tide stain stick? brought that my last cruise and used it the first day! worked like a charm

I tried reading on my first cruise and couldnt get past 5 pages. I kept people watching. but i did bring a janet Evanovich book

Amazing pictures. thanks for posting. we are sailing on the Fascination in July!

I thought it was just ok. too chocolaty for me. I am more of a milk chocolate person. I even had it with 3 ice creams and couldnt finish it

door clings for decorating your cabin door!

ok, I'll try this again-

being chased by a baracuda!

Being chased by a baracuda

Serene- thanks for sharing. a lot of useful information. we are sailing on the Freedom in July. I hope they have more activities by then

Hi DK1, My very favorite shot is " Wedding Cake " it tasts just like vanilla cake with the buttercream frosting. It can also be altered to make Chocolate cake shots and German chocolate cake shots. Below is the recipe: But be warned, you cannot taste any alcohol.

 

 

 

 

----------- Chocolate Cake Shots -------------

 

.75 oz Frangelico

.75 oz vodka (regular not vanilla)

Granulated sugar

 

Use a large or double size shot glass. Dip the rim of the glass in water then roll in granulated sugar to coat. In a shaker filled 1/2 with ice, add Frangelico and vodka. Shake and strain into the shot glass.

 

Enjoy Everybody! :)

Sounds yummy!! have them both. will try them later.

no Corona lite??

Thanks for the info and glad you all had a great time. We are looking to book this excursion when we sail to Cozumel in July. we will most likely be needing a van. anyone know how many a van holds?

no Corona lite??

thanks for the info and glad you all had a great time. looking at booking this when we sail to Cozumel in July. we will most likely need to reserve a van. anyone know how many a van holds?

well I was only on one cruise but our waiter Babu and his asst Dale were great. always so friendly and eager to accommodate our requests

At least I have an underwear drawer full of screws with the Carnival logo on them.

Do they have the ship's names on them too? You can use them as past guest pins :rolleyes:

I thought elevator roulette was when you removed the two screws that controled the safety brake. Haven't played it in years.

LOL! ah....good times! :D

It's flippin hilarious. If it were my kid, of course I'd take him to task when I found out. Yeah, it's funny, but I'd hold his feet to the fire for the act, he wouldn't do it again.... But c'mon, that's pretty tame stuff for two bored teenage boys. We're not talking about John Dillenger here.

 

Electronic forums are odd. So many seem to have zero tolerance for things that would never bug them at all in the real world. Maybe not you Beachchick, but many.

Ah...tis the way of Cruise Critic. as a Pearlbill said "we are a feisty bunch"

and there you have it!! (although I do kind of like the singing one a bit better -and yes, except for the pushing all the buttons part)

um, probably not this one! :eek: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=elevator%20roulette

this one is just trying to guess which elevator will end up taking you to another floor: http://www.joewrite.com/2006/11/new-game-elevator-roulette/

this one is listed under "dr. fun's ways to enjoy the game of life":

Elevator Roulette

Usually best with two or more people. Get into an elevator, close the door, hit the buttons for all the floors and then swing into a song you have all agreed upon. As the doors open, you can either be bold and continue singing, or act normal and pretend that you don't know the other people in the elevator.

hope this helps :D

I thought it was just watching the elevator go up and down and betting on which floor it lands on? I'll google it and see what else I can find

perhaps funny if it was on some Alan Funt Candid Camera show.

wonder if the OP will end up doing the "elevator roulette"?

Have noticed some references to "Elevator Roulette" on these boards where they say it's a gas!! Our roll-calls have done the standard 'cabin/poker crawl', and the 'slot-pull' along with the M&G's, but have never heard of this one. Nobody has explained it, so - anybody got any insight??

Any other get-together things CC members can do to get acquainted would also be appreciated. We normally have a pretty active roll-call, so always fun to get together.

Doug

how about a digital scavenger hunt? It may be more fun than elevator roulette :rolleyes: I have a great list I can e mail to you

deck 7 on the pride extended balcony

from the balcony looking in

we had our first cruise this July and did put up a poster (8 1/2 x 11) on our door. It had "our first cruise" and our ship on the poster. we left a pen attached. most from our roll call signed but others did as well. something fun to do and you are able to keep it.

I found a picture of it, small but you can get the idea

LOL-I forgot, it didnt have the ship- just water