Skipper's Mom

I received my silver medallion onboard the Rotterdam on 12/14/23. The event was limited to a handful of people, including introductions of President's Club members and people with high sea miles. There were light refreshments, no luncheon afterward as in the past. Event started at 11:00 am and concluded at 11:20 am. Frankly, I was happy for no luncheon. There are plenty of options for food around the ship.

I faxed my proof of Carnival shares to the HAL World Cruise Reservations number 206-270-6080 and received confirmation of $100 onboard credit via email a few days later. I'm old school, haha!

Yes, you can use whatever onboard credit you have.

I've found Stevia in the Explorer's Lounge sometimes. I usually bring my own box/bag.

Thanks for taking us along. Enjoy your travels.

On our last cruise on the Rotterdam, every day in the Tamarind Bar they had a Martini party happy hour with Genevieve and her crew. It was great and drew a nice group of likeminded people.

Have you ever observed the Front Desk staff dealing with guests? Especially the rude and impatient ones?

We always tip the porters wherever we are. Going in, usually $5 for 2-3 bags. In FLL, we just raise our hand when we get into the luggage claim area and they come right over with their cart and pick up all of our bags, even the carry on that we have with us. Last trip, the porter took us through immigration and outside to the area where our car shuttle van was located, a trip I don't think I could have done without him. Tipped him $10 and well worth it. I figure I've just spent thousands on a vacation and they deserve a decent tip.

Loved the Prinsendam. Sailed on her numerous times. Always the best!😊

It's all about the benjamins! LOL!

We've stayed at the Horton Grand twice. You can uber from the airport to the hotel and hotel to pier. There are many restaurants close by. I don't recommend the one adjacent to the hotel. We also ubered from the hotel to Ruth's Cris restaurant (very pricey!).

One credit per cabin, not per person.

This may have changed but I believe that they will charge you for the higher priced drink and it won't add to your daily limit of 15 drinks. It will be a separate charge. Anyone have different information?

Love Canaletto, especially the Osso Bucco! Delicioso! Enjoying your posts and pictures. Thanks for taking the time from your vacation although I expect that it's a labor of love.😉

Bon voyage John and Maria. Congratulations on your anniversary, too.🥂🛳️🎉

There are QR codes on the tables in all the bars. You can scan it and see the Menu for that particular venue.

Tom looks like a Prince among his ladies, LOL!

Lisa, when we flew Delta First/Business last year to San Diego, it was crappy! Crazy configuration and equally terrible meal(s) -- can you say "boxed dinner"? Enjoy your cruise!

Maybe because you're on B2B they felt you only needed one bag for both cruises?

If you decide to bring your child to Rudi's, I would suggest an earlier dining time, such as when they first open. Frankly, Rudi's is not really suitable for a 20-month old.

WOW! You must be very popular, lol!

I always hand the envelope/cash to each individually. In fact, on our last cruise on the NS in April, I actually offered the head steward for him to give his assistant his tip, he refused and said to give it to him personally. I took that as an honest man, too easy to pocket the $$$.

My husband and I both tested positive for Covid after disembarking from the NS on 4/17/22. Both of us were vaxed and boosted. Our symptoms were minor and more like a bad cold. Could we have contracted the virus on shore from unvaccinated residents of the islands visited? More than likely.