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We have a 15 day cruise out of San Diego going to Hawaii (Feb. 2021) that we have not had cancelled yet.  Even if it wasn't cancelled by Carnival, the State of Hawaii still has restrictions in place for Covid-19. 

I called Carnival today to inquire and was told it is likely going to be cancelled.  They helped me re-book for Feb 2023 with a very minimal deposit so that I can transfer our credit later.

Kev

We have been to Aruba a few times and have taken island tours before. This time we would like to just explore on foot within 2 miles of the cruise port.

What are some sites to walk to that you would recommend as well as their locations? Thanks in advance!

We did XUNANTUNICH MAYAN RUINS WITH LUNCH through Carnival. We enjoyed it but it was a long bus ride to get to the site. It was very interesting seeing their country and it is very 3rd world. I don't think I would recommend renting a car and driving their your self.

 

 

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We did the same tour and really enjoyed it. Just walking around the port of Belize is NOT an option.

Thanks for the replies everyone. We'll make sure to apply our cards and not worry about losing any. Thanks again!

Kev

I have some Carnival gift cards to use for my next cruise for on-board expenses.

If I enter $500 in gift cards at the desk or kiosk, but only spend $450., can I get any credit back?

This would not be Cruise Cash, but specifically Carnival Gift Cards. Thanks in advance.

Kev

I locked into some cards today too but found them before I logged onto Cruise Critic.

The cards were available for longer than I've seen before. I got enough to pay off our next cruise and to pay for our on-board expenses too. I scored 2, $500 cards and 5, $100 cards. This is the best I've got in a very long time.

I've noticed the Carnival cards sell out real fast whereas the Royal Carib cards can be available for several days. Is that because more Royal cards are available or more Carnival customers are more aggressive?

Kev

We were just in an aft extended balcony and the noise from below was enough that we had to wear ear-plugs to sleep. We had to turn up the volume on the TV to hear it before we went to bed. The worst night by far was the late night party the night before departing. It went until 2 AM.

We favor aft extended balconies, so on our next cruise we made sure to get rooms above and below us.

Kev

Edit: We were in 6436.

Here is the link to the Carnival page.

 

http://www.carnival.com/journeys.aspx

Thanks everyone for the direction. This was what I was searching for!

Kev

We just returned from our first Journeys cruise and do have another one booked for next year to the Panama Canal. Using Carnivals website, it is very difficult to navigate to find other Journeys options. Perhaps I haven't found a good way.

Is there a listing of Journey's cruises or a way to find them separate from other listings? Thanks in advance.

Kev

P.S. Any insight on the planning of future Journeys Cruises? :)

We are just off the Truimph from 3 weeks ago. No fridge in any of the rooms. However, our steward told us there are a limited number available on special request.

We are booked on the Carnival Pride for Feb. 2017. The itinerary was changed from Colon port to a partial transit in the canal.

Can anyone tell me if there are any excursions to go ashore while in the lake?

For those that have gone on such before, what is offered at this time? Perhaps an on-board speaker? Thanks in advance.

Kev

When we last boarded in San Juan, the porters were taking any bags with the "Priority" tags and were putting them on just certain carts next to where we checked in. Watched ours get carted off before we even got in the door to check in. Going back into San Juan is sure okay.

Kev

As the others just stated, you set up your account and then apply the gift cards after you board via kiosk or guest services. I called Carnival just yesterday for the same question and that was their reply.

Kev

We also went to Xunantunich on a tour via Carnival. We are very glad we did it this way. We were late getting back and the ship was waiting for us and one other group. It was a very good tour even though it was a long day. We would recommend it.

Take extra bottled water from the ship and snacks.

Kev

We have an 11 day cruise booked for our next one. My wife asked me if that means there will be more than the typical 2 formal nights. I don't know and didn't find an answer yet.

For any longer cruises, how many formal nights are there? Thanks much in advance.

Kev

Where do you find your samples at? We went on a Carnival cruise about 6 years ago. I don't recall every seeing samples unless I overlooked them.

They are placed in a tray or bowl in the restroom on the vanity. Several people have said they did not get any samples. We must be lucky in that we have got some pretty good ones over the years. We have never had a Carnival cruise without samples.

Last year we had Gold Bond lotion, a full size 3 oz. bottle of Bull Frog sunblock, Breathe Right strips, toothpaste, Alka-Seltzer, plus some other items I don't remember.

Kev

There are lots of threads about what the free samples have been.

Have any of the freebies won you over?

For me: It was the Schick Hydro 5 free razors I've now been using for 4 years now. Gave up the electric for these.

For my wife: She now uses the Arm & Hammer tooth paste.

We both now use the Breathe Right nasal strips. :D

Have any of the free samples won you over?

Kev

Many, many thanks from IOWA (born and raised). :D:cool:

Kev

Well, I guess I can answer one of my own questions. I just found they start seating the transfers at 10 AM.

Would we need to stay at the airport hotel or could we come back to the transfers the morning of our cruise?

I would think we could get a taxi to the baggage pick-up area on that morning of the shuttle. Perhaps we could arrive and drop off a rental car and then go to the baggage area. Don't know how far of a walk that would be with luggage.

Any commentary would be helpful. Thanks.

Kev

We are in the planning stages of a cruise out of Galv. We've read many threads about options (and frustrations) for transportation from IAH to the port.

We are considering staying at the airport hotel or a near one and using Carnival's shuttle the day of the cruise. We always arrive a day or 2 ahead due to winter weather in the upper Midwest.

What is the earliest time shuttles can be taken from IAH to Galv? Do they wait for a full bus to be filled before leaving; I assume?

If we stay at or near the airport, are there any stores for last minute drinks to take with us?

Thanks in advance.

Kev

check out this thread http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1959204&highlight=body+wash

Thank you for that link Froufie.

Is there a source for the shampoo as well? Thanks.

Kev

I know some people like the stuff in the dispensers and others don't, but this isn't that question. I looked in some (recent) past threads and didn't find this answer.

Anyone know what the brand name of the shampoo and body wash is?

Is there some place it can be purchased or ordered on-line?

(Perhaps I will need to bring a little bit home. ;))

Thanks in advance.

Kev

You, mum2bradley, and I were all scammed by PR port security. They took my leathermans tool as well! I was pi$$ed! Took that thing close to 300,000 miles with me including to Iraq - twice. Bottom line is I am still proud of my service and some crooked Peurto Rican security guard has to live with his reflection in the mirror every day!

I lost my tiny multi-tool in San J also. It made my trip very difficult since it was for assistance with my medicine bottles. It even had a label on it from my prescription manufacturer. Said I couldn't get it back either. They were bantering back and forth as I walked away as to which one of them gets to keep it. :mad:

Kev

Fully agree with the other comments about using Carnival for longer day-trips here. We booked thru Carnival for a tour of Panama City as well as the workings of the canal. We were a little over 2 hours late and were the 2nd to last bus to return. The last bus was right behind us.

The ship started to loosen the ropes just as the last person boarded. The crew were running faster than pier runners.:)

Kev

I agree with the other comments. St. Lucia is a great island for a tour with a lot to see. We used Cosol Tours and it is one of the best we've ever had.

Kev