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Nic6318

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    Caribbean

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  1. Hi I have done this in the POM. It was easy there. The ships only had one berth between them. It was an easy walk, and not raining. I would think the ease of getting between ships will make all the difference on how convenient it is. I have had two cruises departing from different ports, that was more the same as two separate cruises, since we had to take an Uber between ports.
  2. I agree that the shows do fill up, but I wouldn't say that you need to show up an hour before. First of all the shows are only 45 min. long. They run multiple shows one after the other. If you arrived an hour before, you would be there before the one before yours started. 😀 I would say 1/2 an hour is more reasonable. If there are 2 or 3 shows in a row, they empty the venue before they start letting people in for the next show. If you leave after one show is over and get in line for the next, you will get seating. The comedians repeat shows. Watch for this. It says if the show is a repeat in the app. So, some of those PG shows put on in the afternoon, might be a repeat from the previous day, and you wont necessarily get a full house. I would say pretty much all the shows (comedy or production) put on in the theatre get filled quickly. They do the late night comedy shows there. For any show done in the main theatre, show up a little earlier still if you want good seats, otherwise, at least 1/2 hour ahead. If you come later, you will likely be sitting behind a post, if you find two seats together at all. have a great cruise
  3. Hi You will get to the airport by 1:30 p.m.. So, you will still have lots of time to kill.
  4. Hi If you don't get the change before, go to the dining room and speak with the maitre d' when you board. Ask the crew when they will be available. There are always many people doing the same. They pretty much can always help you out. Don't lose sleep over this. 😀 have a great cruise
  5. Hi there They will typically get you back to the airport around !3:30. Your main alternative would be to rent a car. You would be able to do the same tour and see more for a lower cost (especially if there are more than two of you). Doing it on your own would be less convenient and require more planning, but possibly more fun. I have done both. 😀 have a great cruise
  6. Hi Yes. You can check in whenever you want (through the app), and go to the dining room when your table is ready. The app lets you see approximately how long the wait would be, so if there is a longer wait time (sometimes on the "elegant nights), you just have to adjust the time you check in. There is no requirement to wait in any sort of line.
  7. Hi Welcome to cruise critic. I think one of the questions you ask first is, are you expecting to eat as a group everyday? The main benefit of the set time dining is that after your first evening you just show up at your table every night at the same time. If you don't make it, you have the buffet. The main benefit is YTD is that you can go whenever you want. (as a group, or individuals/couples) If some of your tablemate aren't going to join you any given day, then they would not have another option for dining in the MDR that day. If you don't want the flexibility of YTD the opt for set time. If all you want is to go with your friends every night and you have YTD, then at some time during the day, you just have to ask, when do you want to go for dinner, and one of your group signs you all in about 15 mins. beforehand. hope this helps
  8. Hi Yes. Of course people will go, just as I will likely go eventually and enjoy myself. But... as I tried to suggest, were you planning on going back again soon? What I said, was that it's not like going to Caribbean. I have 5 cruises booked for the Caribbean this winter.
  9. Hi I am in my 70's and enjoy going on waterslides. What kind of problems are you thinking would be linked to age? Of course if you have back problems, or get dizzy, or panic easily, or maybe can't swim, you might consider not going. These issues wouldn't be directly related to age. They do have a height restriction. It is like anything. Would you go skydiving, or scuba diving, skiing, horseback riding, etc... at any given age? It would depend on how you feel physically and what you think you might enjoy.
  10. Hi I have been getting these offers for a number of years now, as well. They are just trying to fill cabins. The number of takers will be few and far between. The airfare for flights to Australia make most people think again. The flight time to get there and back will turn off many more. Now, once you get there, you will do more than a one week cruise, so the expense just keeps going up. Finally, even if you are interested and plan a vacation to Australia around a cruise, which would be wonderful, very few would be doing it very often. It's just not like going to the Caribbean. 😀
  11. Hi I don't know your situation apart from what you have just stated. A few points. The thing with larger groups: Not everyone will want, or be ready to dine at the same time. Unless you are able to control this, it just wont happen. (even if you have set time dining) If you all did try to dine together with anytime dining, and did want to all sit together (or close together), it would delay your seating process. (Think of a full/busy restaurant where you arrive without a reservation) If you don't get assigned dining before sail date, go and see the maitre d', as soon as they are available when you board. It might not be possible to change you all on the first day. Consider that if you do change from YTD to an assigned time for all, it might not be what everyone wants. If you miss your assigned time, you would have to go to the buffet. (which some prefer)
  12. Hi, You might be overthinking this one. Mainly because the employees have a choice of where they wish to work and I can honestly say that I have never heard someone complain about their situation, beyond the fact that they work hard, and they have to spend a lot of time away from their families. I have on the other hand, heard from numerous crew members who have told me how much they enjoy their jobs. I am willing to accept that it is a competitive industry and it is difficult for any employer to keep their best employees unless they are fair to them.
  13. regarding the gratuities here is a link to the information: What Are the Gratuities on Carnival Cruises? – CruiseBooking.com
  14. Hi Sorry to hear that. You don't need any extra stress at this time of year, especially when you are looking forward to enjoying a trip.
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