rhinomike

Nope.

I would not go to the hotel director nor the director of housekeeping. I would start with a simple friendly conversation with the steward. If that doesnt work then you escalate it.

On any cruise I have ever been on my room has always been cleaned by 9 or 10 am. I think something is wrong. I would start by talking nicely to the steward.

I know a couple that is 50 years old (as well as a few other friends) and they have been trashing the summons for over 30 years. They don't do anything to enforce it. I am not saying I agree with this but I will say I wouldn't miss a vacation over it. I wouldn't worry about it.

Green apples, crackers and ginger ale all work for my son.

We set up a limo in advance. It was only $125 and I tipped the driver $20. There was 6 of us.

I think kids club is better on Carnival.

As far as dressing on Carnival. You will get many different responses. I have always worn shorts and Tshirt on regular nights. For formal nights I wear slacks/khakis and a golf shirt/polo. I always fit it and never feel under dressed. I always see others dressed the same way. I have even worn nice jeans on formal night and felt fine. There are others that are more dressed but I always feel fine.

I have not done this cruise yet.... But from what I have read here. Yes you can get off the boat and get back on.

From my understanding it is in dry dock for a very short time. Not enough time for a major overhaul. My guess it just some spruce up, paint and carpet.

Hawaii isn't overly expensive to eat. It's just like any other port.

Could someone explain what good a copy is?

If the ship leaves you or you need a new emergency passport the copy will speed up the process.

They are pretty similar. Unless you book a suite then I would say NCL is superior. Far more suite perks.

Good for you...I would have done the same thing. I bet they woke up in a world of hurt the next morning not knowing they got their a--es kicked...lol

Lol. Yeah. I'm not a fighter. I'm 39 years old and haven't been in a fight since high school. But they crossed the line when they made it physical. I had to defend myself and my wife. Funny thing is I am 6 foot 2 and 300 pounds. You think they would of found someone smaller. Lol. Yes from the looks of them they were hurting the next day.

Can I just call when I wake up in the morning rather than putting the card out the night before? All I'm looking for is coffee.

Thanks again! :)

Yes you can. But you might have to wait a while. Depends on how busy they are.

No. Leave them in the safe. Make a copy and take that with you. To get on and off the ship you need your ship card and your ID.

If for some reason you miss the ship. The cruise line will get your passports out of the safe and leave them at the port or you.

Blue Iguana does not serve tacos. Tacos come on a corn tortilla, not flour. Other than that it is okay, just okay.

Not if you order a soft taco... Lol.

Different laws for UK passengers. I never knew this but you can read here.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1940073

I have NEVER removed the auto gratuity and quite often I tip additional to my steward and dinning staff. However there is no way I would be treated bad by my steward and not do anything about it. I would have cancelled his portion of the auto tip. I also would of dine more complaining. At minimum you need to call or write Carnival about this issue. And get a response. Don't let them brush it under the carpet.

I told my 4 boys when they were 16 they could go off own their own. But not at night and they had to check in. They are now 13, 16, 17 and 18. My oldest went off to a teen club a few times when he brought a friend. But other than that they stay with us. They like hanging out with us. We are fun parents. We are a close family. So glad they choose to spend time with us.

They can print new cards in about 5 seconds. Twice they did not have my kids cards in the VIP check in. I watched her make new ones in less than 5 seconds. Once in Miami and once in Long Beach.

Now my kids are platinum so no more issues.

About 7 or 8 years ago me and my wife went to get a slice of pizza before bed. We do not drink. We were just minding our business. It was about 11:30 at night. We stopped at a bar to get a bottle of water. There were 2 intoxicated guys at the bar. One of them said something rude to my wife. Something about getting a piece of that. We started to walk away when the second one stood up and stood in front of us. He said something rude to my wife. I told him to please move so we can go to our cabin. His friend came off the bar stool swinging at me. I dodged his punch and the fight was on. Needless to say they both came up on the bad side. I knocked one out and the other was left with a broken bloody nose. Neither landed a punch on me. The bartender called security. Security took them away. Never asked for my name or anything. We took our pizza and water and went to bed.

I tried to walk away but things happen. I doubt there was a report filed or anything.

On every CCL cruise I have ever been on the wait staff in the MDR has told us that Chicken Tenders (along with hamburgers and a few other choices) are available every night of the cruise. My kids always order them.

Also I read here... If you remove the auto tips or service charge and then give cash they are required to put the tip back into the tip pool anyways. If you do not remove the auto tip and then give them extra... They can keep it. Just what I have read on here.

We are in the same situation. After tons and tons of research we booked the NCL Spirit for our Europe Cruise this summer. Great itenerary. Only 2 sea days. Lots of Port Days. If you have any questions just let me know.

Perfect. Thank you.