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Thanks. Issue (for some) is when you are expecting incoming calls

Honestly can’t remember; we get two devices on one account as it’s saves a little bit

To be clear, you could use you phones regular phone app and not Facebook messenger, WhatsApp, etc.? Also, confirming you were not in port while making these calls?

Ditto. I can confirm in July 2021 on the edge you could NOT call on basic. With that being said, the ship now has Starlink, no idea if that changes things

Big long thread about this; it seems to be for select ships, best guess is E-Class and revolutionized ships. Many have reported re-bidding immediately

As the bullet stated… Can order the MDR timeless classics. Might not able to order the MDR rotating items. If you really want to know, you should go ask in a reflection rollcall

Some Blu datapoints based on my recent experiences; disclaimer, things can change at any time - Overall operations vary by ship - You can always order off the MDR for “timeless classics”, greatly varies with ordering the rotating items with generally the S-class being restrictive - During dinner server it’s rare that you’ll be dealing with the actual M’D as they’ll be making rounds speaking to customers; usually the assistant M’D is manning the host stand - Opening operations vary, on the Millie, dinner service starts at 530pm but they open the doors at 5pm…From 5-530 they’ll usually take orders and provide water and bread until 530…This wasn’t the case on the Solstice - M-Class can get busy quick, if you want 630-730, you’ll probably need to wait

No. I do wish you could add a premium steak and/or lobster any night. Problem with specialties is getting reservations before 9pm

assuming the ship has starlink, yes. You can always try basic for a night or two and upgrade to the premium if basic isn’t fast enough

Compared to other cruise lines, what did you think of the food overall?

Have you seen the recent speed test screenshots from the Beyond? It seems to start relatively slow then ramps up

The TA has a marathon of sea days, sounds like this isn't for me unfortunately

All wifi calling didn't work or iPhone to iPhone calls would work?

The issue with Carnival's wifi is for those with iPhone who need to send/receive texts to non-iPhone users (aka SMS). Obviously for many they don't care, but from those who do here are some scenarios: 1) Any existing group text with at least one non-iPhone user 2) Two factor authentication, "we'll text you a code to your phone" 3) Nearly all medical appt confirmation tests are SMS

I agree, I'll start by using the filter and remove the 1*s (haters: "the water was too wet!") and 5*s (cheerleaders: "I got food poisoning but they said I'd get $5 off if I write a 5* review!") and tend to find the most balanced reviews

An unexpected perk for an inside cabin, no weed smell 🙃

One of the best ways to get sailing that you want is to attempt to it with future cruise once on board; they can book comped BCC cruises assuming you have enough play on your last sailing

Thanks, did some research, she launched for Costa in 2018 but is in dry dock. Couldn't find anything on the CC Costa boards about the internet...Searching for "internet" only yielded 18 results, "wifi" 6 results and "wi-fi" 4 results...None of them were helpful...lol

Carnival Corporation & plc is the parent company that owns over 100 ships, including ships from Costa and Carnival Cruise Line

Debating about booking the inaugural TA for the Venezia, totally understand the will be some "growing pains" as it's a new ship and will be her first revenue sailing.

Expect the price (and fees) to rise...Anything else is probably a price mistake one should take advantage of...lol

I agree…However phones don’t do well when exposed to prolonged direct sunlight; learned this first hand

Congrats!

Free if you grab a plate of food from the buffet and bring it to the magic carpet...ha ha

Thanks, didn't realize that. I did sail on the Equinox most recently 2.5 months ago and that package wasn't offered nor is it offered on any of my upcoming sailings