vwrestler171

Fix the propulsion issue that has plagued that ship.  Give the ship the new livery.  Other than that, nothing is known.

On 8/6/2023 at 5:18 PM, thunderingherd11 said:

Name one change that has been significant.  I started cruising 8 years ago.  None of the changes effect anything for me.  Things change.   

Since I started cruising in 2010, we have gained Guys Burgers(which seems to have gone downhill since COVID), Blue Iguana(both the bar and restaurant), Guys BBQ, and Alchemy Bar.  Lost free room service, twice a day cabin cleaning, which also cost us the mint/chocolate on the pillow, staff that had time to stop and visit(now the majority appear rushed).  Food that used to be excellent in the MDR are now available for purchase in the steakhouse, tablecloths went away.  Elegant night truly felt elegant

3 hours ago, LatinaInTexas said:

When I booked Chefs Table for next months cruise on Celebration I was given the option to pick the day, all the days have the same time 6:30. 

3 hours ago, cloudninecat said:

I wonder if that's because it's such a big ship? We're on the Spirit and when we booked it stated it will let us know the date when we get onboard. The time is 6:30 though. 

Ships starting with the Vista have designated rooms for the Chefs table, they are not taking over a separate area for it.  That's why it is offered more on the newer ships and not ships like the Spirit.  

Just made a payment to take advantage of the offer, thanks for the heads up.

Carnival normally STARTS releasing new dates around October.  Usually 1-2 ships at a time.  

In January, it was plenty warm in the ports, coming north of Cabo it was cool.  So March SHOULD be ok.  That being said, the weather can be unpredictable and it could be freezing.  

It all depends on group size.  The only one that can give you the correct answer is the person you were talking too.

33 minutes ago, thundercrack said:

@vwrestler171 Thank you, didn't realize this cruise was out of Galveston and for the info on MCO.  I may also look to see flights out of Sanford, just a little further but a small airport.  I have flown from there many times going to Orlando and never had a problem. 

Yes Vista is in Galveston for a few more months and then it will move to Port Canaveral in November. 

7 hours ago, thundercrack said:

I am booked on the Vista for next April and am starting to look at airfare back.  Is a noon flight too early?  

Where you will be sailing from Port Canaveral and not Galveston like this cruise, this is not the best spot for the correct information.  If possible, try and get a later flight.  MCO is a horrible airport.  I was there at 9:00 AM for a 1:00 PM flight and was still worried about missing it.  Finally got passed security around Noon.

43 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

As someone who doesn’t like long meals…I say it’s worth doing once. I did it in Feb and would do it again.

 

https://www.saintgregtravel.com/chefs-table-on-carnival-magic/

 

 

I'd do it again when they change the menu, but once per menu, I will agree.

The Vista class and newer have dedicated rooms for the Chefs Table.  I know Vista had it down in the galley, but it was a room so it wasn't noisy at all.  

It still amazes me how people know to come here to complain, but didn't pay attention to this forum over the last 2 years when all of these changes were announced.  I guess they wouldn't have anything to complain about if they actually paid attention and not just ASSUMED everything was the same.  

2 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

Hey @carol louisewhen were you able to sign up? Did you just go to Shore Exc as soon as you got on or did you have to wait until a certain time?

We've been wanting to do this for so long and thought post-Covid it wouldn't happen. We're on Venezia in Sept out of NY and I would love to be able to participate. 

Thanks so much!!

Go to the shore excursion desk as soon as you board the ship.  Occasionally its been closed, but I went to guest services and still got signed up.  

36 minutes ago, Jgmagic2000 said:

Because the website says that I can refund with no penalty.  Only Bonsai Teppanyaki and The Chefs table have cancellation penalties.  If I didn’t eat the food or receive the service then I am do a refund of my money.  We cancelled in a timely manner so others could get a reservation.

Where does it say you can cancel without penalty?  I don't see anything regarding that.

What are some of the best options for getting from the Orlando International Airport to a hotel near the port?

I had a cove on Vista and while I didn't think the weather was bad or the ocean rough, we woke up to salt on everything every morning, so we had to wipe down the chairs every day before we could sit down.  Not worth the hassle for me and I go back to my aft extended balconies.

4 minutes ago, Drew B 58 said:

Wouldn’t “food the can get at home” encompass ALL food?  I’m not aware of any dishes that exist exclusively at sea…

You know what I'm saying.  There was a complaint on John Healds page that they couldn't easily get fried chicken, chicken fingers, and other common American fast food type items onboard.  Complained about the food options that you would find in the ports that are visited.   

It amazes me how many people want the same food they can get at home onboard the ships.

You are canceling a cruise, to try for a different one.  You aren't likely to get any relief this close to sailing.  

You have to go to a designated area and obtain the luggage tags.  The early ones go super fast.  

1 hour ago, crzndeb said:

Since the ship leaves out of Long Beach, it will be midnight Pacific time.

Not true.  It is always midnight eastern time.  

The joys of online TAs.  They don't care.

1 hour ago, MacGuffin3 said:

Anybody know percentage-wize how much Seattle will ding you before you leave port?

I found a couple on Google and it appears to be between 8.8% and 10.25%

I agree with the previous posters, but be aware that they may say you didn't send it in early enough and deny it.  I've seen a few people say they were denied because of not sending it in early enough.

I don't play, but I see a lot of people playing it.  It's like BINGO, If the cruise line wasn't making money, they wouldn't do it which makes the prizes not very favorable, IMO.  I haven't seen anyone win any of the top 2 prizes, only 1-2 of the 3rd tier, but a lot of the lower 3 tiers.  

No, technically the interior would have to wait until their assigned time UNLESS ALL occupants are minors.  Then they will be allowed.

That being said, you will get many people saying they were able to do it with no issues.