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You paid for your cruise, wear the jeans. Heck you can probably get away with shorts. 

What about a spa pass for the duration of the cruise (if available on the ship) or a massage if she likes that sort of thing. 

17 hours ago, jcgld62 said:

 

May I ask what time your return flight is and what time you scheduled them to pick you up a the port?

We haven't purchased the return flights yet, waiting on Southwest to open but I'm looking at either a 2 or 4pm flight from Hobby. I scheduled Galveston express for a 10/10:30am pickup. May spend a couple hours in the airport. 

16 minutes ago, jcgld62 said:

What time do you schedule your port to airport (hobby) shuttle if you have a 2:30 flight? 

Also, has anyone used Carnival shuttle, or do you have an independent you would recommend? 

I've been scheduled with Galveston express since March of last year when my first cruise cancelled. I just keep changing the date and ship when the cruise gets cancelled. They have been really good so far working with me. They pick up and drop off at both airports. 

7 minutes ago, dogs4fun said:

Here is the link to the website:

https://www.ncl.com/sail-safe#d4m1

Thanks that's great!

Hoping carnival also jumps on this when they return to US sailings. 

2 hours ago, ColeThornton said:

Update from NCL on excursions.

 

 

 

Just wondering, is this directly from their website?

46 minutes ago, rkacruiser said:

 

 

Wrong tag sorry

20 hours ago, 1025cruise said:

I personally wouldn't book before noon.

 

Galveston is 45mins-1hour from Hobby, add another 45 minutes to IAH. 

Great thank you. I will definitely look for later especially since I've read comments about the fog, although it's not as common in November.

We are hopefully going on a cruise in November from Galveston, I have never cruised out of this port. What would be the earliest time you would book for a return flight for both airports?  I'm looking into airfare for both right now. Thanks for your advice

So out of curiosity, why doesn't carnival follow NCL in keeping track and just charging once in international waters to allow the use of drink package from day 1?

November 8, 2021 on the Breeze from Galveston. 🤞🤞🤞

My husband, who hates getting his picture taken, has never been on a cruise and hopefully we sail in November. Not planning on mentioning the photography craziness. He'll figure out out quick enough lol!

Side note, this is great for these islands hopefully people will stay the night before or after and help with their economy!

Just now, EatonDoolittle said:

 

Celebrity has announced that ship excursions are NOT required for their new St Maarten sailings.  I would guess RC will be the same. 

Good news. 

I'll wear a mask on boarding, etc. crowded places,  if absolutely necessary, but not being able to wander on my own would be a deal killer.  

Agreed, as most people have said we wear a mask now so what is the difference. But I want to be able to come and go as I please. A lot of the islanders will loose money if people aren't allowed to take the excursions they offer or stopping at local places to shop, drink etc. The locals will loose money the desperately need.

Is there any news on requirements when they reach each port as far as having to do cruise only excursions?

Just curious for anyone who has stayed in a Galveston hotel the night before the cruise... Was it hard to get either uber or lyft the day of departure? Also, did you notice any surge? I'm planning on using Galveston express when we return as we will go directly back to the airport. 

Thanks for your input!

We have an October 2020 cruise which was just cancelled and when I go to transfer my funds to a future cruise I have booked it's starting they are unable to locate my original cruise. I confirmed on my carnival manager the booking number, date etc. but it's still not allowing me. Forget trying to call their telephone lines are down. 

Anyone else having issues. 

This was a cancelled cruise from April but that was under different booking number. 

We are booked on the 10/11/21 cruise on the Breeze for 5 nights, it's missing from my cruise manager and also not an option if doing a mock booking. I'll keep checking though seems from previous responses they are working on this. 

On 6/18/2020 at 10:00 AM, phoneman69 said:

I read threw all of the Aug & Sept topic and i am still at a coin flip. I have a final payment due for my Sept cruise. Still say's i am booked and sailing as of this time. I can go ahead and complete the online check in at no cost . Still wary of sending final payment for this cruise as we have already re-booked a canceled cruise with the 600 OBC for May 2021. I sure hope its a capacity thing not another cancellation. Fingers crossed. 

I've seen prior mention of people calling carnival to request an extension of payment to 1 month prior to cruise. I'd look into this before paying if possible.

I noticed too the Freedom cruises for October are not showing up. We are booked on the October 18th out of Galveston. 

We are flying into Houston and staying two nights prior to our cruise which leaves October 18th. Fingers crossed!!!

10 minutes ago, shipbound2 said:

When my gym opens up in Connecticut(june 20) we may be required to wear masks if we can't maintain 6 feet apart and there may be a member limit this makes sense.

Gyms in RI are opening on June 1st and they are requiring masks, if not able to maintain 6 feet. I can't imagine that is going to be easy.

October 18th on the Freedom 🤞🤞🤞

Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream. Yum lol