Towel Critter

It looks like Days Inn of the Seas strikes again.

 

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Glad i come here for cruise advice and not legal advice. My favorite today..if you take a picture it is automatically copyrighted. Hahaha. If we write something here is it automatically copyrighted?? :eek:

Headlines: "Vacationers Displaced by Wet Dream." Story at ten.

Hi from Aus! First Carnival cruise in 73 days and counting.... Spirit.

 

 

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135 days until Aruba, Curacao, and Princess Cay on the Conquest.

Horizon, Vista, Magic, Breeze, Dream.

I wonder why most hospitals use dryers rather than paper towels. I prefer towels, but understand why dryers are more practical for many businesses, especially ships.

Speaking of hand dryers in bathrooms, which someone mentioned a few posts ago, an episode was done on hand dryers versus paper towels on "Mythbusters." The paper towels won hands down as the more sanitary and better germ fighting option. They took samples from the areas around both the towel dispenser and the dryer, then put the samples in a petri dish to see what would grow. The area around the hand dryer was awful! Germs get blown around by the air presser. With the "super-sonic" super-doper dryers that are on Carnival ships I bet germs get blown all over the bathroom.

I get that some people prefer staying on the ship at ports they've visited multiple times and that is certainly their business. But it has always seemed to me that even at a port you've been to a few times, it is still easier to find something new and interesting there than on the ship, where you've already spent perhaps a day or two or three and will perhaps be spending another day or two or three. It doesn't compute for me. But again, that is their business and I'm not being critical of them. I just don't understand the logic behind it.

On our upcoming cruise, for example, we will be visiting Grand Turk for the umpteenth time (since Carnival sticks it on what seems like 90% of their itineraries) and it is NOT my favorite port by any stretch of the imagination. But we will get off the ship and visit it once again. Currently we are planning on doing a beach day there, something we rarely do. That will hopefully make the visit interesting and fresh. Unless one has literally been to an island or port a few dozen times, taken every excursion, and explored every corner, it seems a waste to me to stay on the ship. JMHO.

Thank you for ALL your replies.

 

Yes, I have checked, and I know RCCL has a couple that goes to St. Lucia, as well as a couple other ship lines that I'm not interested in cruising on. I know Carnival only has the Fascination. I know it is an older ship, but the "price" more than likely will be cheaper than RCCL.

 

No, I have never flown Jetblue, but have heard of them. I have used SWA for so long, that I'm almost afraid to try another airline. :) More than likely Jetblue probably charges for luggage, where SW does not. It is something to think of anyway. I did look at SWA prices, and if we did it close to the end of the year, the prices were good. Since this is only in the "thinking" mode, I didn't want to book the flight yet. :)

I thought the food was generally good on Carnival, with the exception of desserts outside the MDR (not good!) Inside the MDR I always enjoyed the creme brulee, if nothing else there is always ice cream available in several flavors.

We have used both "Travel Guard" and "Travel Safe" and were happy with both. We have filed claims with both and were fully reimbursed by both. I will say that "Travel safe" required less documentation in the way of medical records. If you have any existing medical issues that could potentially flare up and cause a cruise cancellation it is in your best interest to purchase your insurance as soon after booking as possible. Many companies won't cover them after a short period of time.

I can't offer any advice about the scooters. I just wanted to wish you a VERY happy 50th anniversary and cruise. I hope you have the best cruise ever!

I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food in general. My one suggestion is, if you are a pizza fan, do try the pizza at "Pizza Pirate," the 24 hour pizzeria. It is as close as it gets to authentic Italian pizza and much better than the pizza on other cruise lines I've tried. As for the buffet and the MDR, it is usually good, but you may get an overcooked meat on occasion. I'm sure someone else will recommend the steakhouse and I'm sure it's good, I've just never tried it, being satisfied with the free venues. I hope you enjoy your cruise and find something good to eat. I'm sure you will.

Obviously the person made it aboard with the required documentation. It may not have been what you or I thought was required, but whatever was presented must of satisfied requirements.

The only real problem I can see is that the air mattress might hinder your cabin steward during his daily cleaning. Carnival may suggest it be removed each morning for that reason. If you were planning on putting it away during the day already, then ignore my thoughts. Hope you figure something out that works well for all concerned... happy cruising. :-)

??? Was I rude? On a past cruise an elderly couple down the hall was outside their cabin door and another couple joined them. The foursome stood there talking and totally blocked the hallway. I am usually soft spoken but this time I spoke a little louder than my usual voice and said "excuse me" so they would give us room to pass. Usually when I say "excuse me" people tend to ignore me as my voice is soft. They moved out of the way but one of them remarked loudly that I had been "rude" to them!!! There are many sides to every story I guess . . .

Just a kindly suggestion for those who take it on themselves to point out perceived rude behavior to others (and risk something ugly happening}.Make sure you know that you know someone is being purposely rude before getting in their face about it. Sometimes, what appears to be rudeness can be someone making a mistake. For example, on our very first cruise my wife wanted an omelet. There was a long line to the left of the omelet station, a long line to the right, and a very short line (2-3 people) right in front of the guy making omelets. We assumed the two long lines were people getting food from the buffet and got in the very short line. A guy near the front of the long line on the right came up to us and stated, neither harshly nor particularly kindly, that "the end of the line is way back there." Apparently what we thought was the line for the omelet station was just two or three folks standing around or they were breaking line as well. It was rather embarrassing to us. My point is, don't assume someone is being a jerk. Sometimes they are simply making a mistake. What if the guy who pointed out the end of the line had gotten hostile with me? I assure you I would not have taken kindly to it, especially since we didn't realize we were breaking line. Causing a scene is never a good first option. Use some good judgment when you feel someone needs to be "put in their place," for your sake as well as theirs.

Absolutely! My wife got credit for an older Carnival cruise. You just need some sort of supporting document or other evidence. Good luck!

Just now seeing your review. I look forward to reading it and seeing how your experiences on the Glory might have differed from mine, if at all.

I guess I have been lucky (or don't look for it). I've never really experienced extreme rudeness on a Carnival ship. I did experience it on an MSC ship. It was so widespread it couldn't be missed. I don't fault that cruise line, or any cruise line, for it though. It was probably just the luck of the draw.

As for little acts of rudeness, like entering an elevator before the people on it have exited, they seem no more widespread on a ship than anywhere else in 2018. And I'll stop right there before I get off subject.

I wish the OP would clarify exactly how the person without required documentation was allowed aboard. I'd love to know what transpired. Until then, everything else is speculation. OP? OP?

We've gotten used to Carnival's idea of a table for two. They aren't so bad, though a real table for two would be better. My wife and I cruise to spend time together and have no interest in meeting or chatting with others. The trick is to not initialize conversation with folks at the other tables for two next to you. If you don't initialize conversation, chances are they won't either. After all, chances are they requested a table for two for the same reason you did, privacy.

I disagree with the poster who told you you are on the wrong vacation if you want privacy ( at least I think that is what he meant). My wife and I have been cruising and dining at a table for two for years and enjoying it. We cruise to enjoy each other's company. Some people don't get that and will be taken aback that you mentioned desiring a table for two. I've seen it happen here many times. If you want a table for two, just request one and ignore anyone here who tries to dissuade you from it. Cruises aren't just for social butterflies. They can be enjoyed by all personality types. Happy cruising!

Reached it in eleven cruises (new system).

I can't recommend a hotel, but if you want to avoid driving in city traffic I'll suggest a tour. There are double decker (open top deck) buses that hit all the highlights in Miami. You can even book them through Carnival.