Kevin308

Isn't a change I like.  Don't get me wrong if they want to charge for popcorn I am fine with it if they had popcorn worth paying for.  What they have just isn't good enough for a charge.   But I would be all for a popcorn bar with different flavors and or good butter popcorn.

On 1/9/2023 at 1:56 PM, RedgeToo said:

To clarify - it's 10-16 weeks for a response to my TAs email, not the refund itself

Sounds like you need a better Travel agent if it takes the agent 10-16 weeks to get an answer.

On 12/27/2022 at 2:20 AM, Texas Tillie said:

 

Don't know where you are suggesting getting on Hwy 6, but as someone who lives a little under a mile off Hwy 6 in Fort Bend County, all the traffic and traffic lights on Hwy 6 would seem to negate any advantage. 

I was posting it for the person talking about going from Galveston to Waco then to SC. Not you.  I would be willing to bet the person from SC has no ideal how to get around or avoid Traffic in the area. Since they are from South Carolina

 😉

I would check the Traffic because it might be easier to take Highway 6 to alvin and then cut up to the beltway to get around Houston if it is a bad trafic day

I don't think people realize how many major cities in driving distance.  Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth in the top 11  and Arlington  in the top 20.  Oklahoma City and New Orleans are also in driving distance.   So you have a lot of people that can drive to the port.     

On 12/17/2022 at 8:24 AM, journeymore said:

Do you know What if anything is going on at the old Barbers Cut terminal? NCL was there for a while. 

It is container terminal now.

Houston is a very large area.  If was flying in and wanting to get around town for a day or two I would look to rent a car.    What month of the year are you going to Houston?

What they do is just have one plan across all of the Carnival Corp cruise lines.  

4 minutes ago, ssb said:

Its ALSO four hours from Galveston to San Antonio 

I know and about three form SA to Waco. (maybe longer depending on traffic Austin sucks and so does Temple not as bad now that the road work is done but last month it sucked)

.  But if you have as much time to travel as they have you might as well.

1 hour ago, firefly333 said:

I'm convinced texas is higher priced as I keep reading how low carnival prices are but can book cheaper elsewhere. I also believe there must be different tiers of offers as my vipf offers stink. So it seems to also depend on gambling and the port you leve from.

 

Princess had some jan 2023 deals half what carnival wants. 22% solo supplement. Maybe because I'm booked on crnival for Jan  2024 they dont send good deals to entice me. If I can book 2 other and ncl coming in soon why pay higher for carnival. They really seem to discourage solo cruising. 

Texas Does have higher prices. That is why the port is growing and getting new ships.  Lines like higher prices.   I grew up there but live in Shreveport LA.  Fair wise it is always cheaper out of NO.   However since I have family in Galveston County I get to skip a hotel and parking because I can stay at faimly and leave a car there.  So that is what I pick.     Plus Lots of big Cities in Driving range to the port and Texans are pretty use to making those drives.   (I grew up down there)

On 12/12/2022 at 9:40 AM, Vacationdreamer<>< said:

Need to follow this. 
I think when we disembark we will go to Waco for the Texas Ranger museum and Magnolia Markets/Silos, before we start weaving our way back to SC. 

It is an interesting choice.  Not that it is a bad choice.  Just that it is over 4 hours away.  If you have time to do stuff like that you could also consider San Antonio and then Heading up to Waco.  Not that it is close to either.  But Hey,

if you have the time make the circle and see all there is to see.

On 3/7/2022 at 2:52 PM, el Heffrey said:

Help!!

Anyone ever run into DOB issues? I just found out last night that my cruise ticket has the wrong month for DOB, it says Mar, and it should say May. The problem i am having is that i booked through a 3rd party so Carnival cant help. Ive contacted the 3rd party and they said that they are working on it but cant guarantee itll be fixed in time..... what does that mean? what do i do? Im sooo stressed, we set sail this Saturday out of Long Beach, 3/12/22. Do i risk it and just show up hoping itll get fixed or that they wont even notice it?????

If your Travel agent  can't promise to get it fixed sounds like you need a new one.  Not that that helps at this point.

They will just do what they do now when they don't sell at higher prices which is have a lot of sales.

A 6 hour drive on a week day puts you in Houston at rush hour when you plan to  leave that means the trip couu ld be longer.  So me I would leave at 10pm and check in at a hotel late.  Plus I am usually tired after a drive that long anyways.

I think if I did this the day I left I would put one in the room Safe.

On 7/25/2022 at 4:09 PM, wemjam said:

Don't forget, if you book on the first night you get a free bottle of house wine.  Note though:  Make sure you ASK them when you are seated about it.  Our waitresses never even mentioned it.  I knew, and didn't care because we aren't wine drinkers, but I thought it wrong they didn't offer for those that might not know.  I heard another waiter a few tables offer speaking to all his tables when sat about it, ours just did not.

Just remember that free bottle of wine is worth exactly what it cost.  Better getting a bottle half off over the free bottle in my opinion.

This route would work as well

Also on the Highway 6 route shown.  if you take that route do not speed through Hitchock at all and do not forget to use a blinker.  They will ticket you for any infraction they can get you for in that town.

If 45 is backed up from Intercontinental and you really don't want to pay a toll on a toll road you can get around it.  A little slower but it is very workable. 

On 7/19/2022 at 4:00 AM, Tin can said:

Thank you all for your very helpful replies it is appreciated.

 

I really do fancy a trip that includes San Antonio and Stockyard and maybe a couple of other recommendations and I think that would be a great few days.

 

I just need to conquer my fear now of left hand driving and tacking large American freeways!

Now if you are adventurous you could look at driving down to the King Ranch for a ranch tour.  Or the  Yo Ranch Headquarters if you are into that type of thing.   But if you are really adventurous and want to do something really different.  You could go to Big Bend National Park.  It is a long drive and very remote.  But it is a great trip.  If you are into that type of thing.

On 7/15/2022 at 3:34 PM, ssb said:

If you are really interested in Texas, Western and the Southwestern Experience,

I suggest the following in addition to San Antonio and Ft Worth. 

 

1. Explore the Island of Galveston first !                                There is so much history , and you are already on the island. .

 

2. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

 

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a  month long annual Western heritage event,  and is generally the largest FESTIVAL on the North American Continent.

 

The Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth,  and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $550 million to the youth of Texas and education.

 

The Rodeo welcomed  2.4+ million guests for its 90th anniversary in 2022, with action-packed RODEOHOUSTON® competitions, more than  34,000 livestock and horse show entries, a historic $1 million steer auction purchase, a diverse lineup of star entertainers including George Strait and others, and is a family-friendly experience for everyone.

The rodeo 35,000 volunteers, donors, sponsors, community partners and guests who support our charitable mission of supporting Texas youth and education are the greatest.

 

Scholarships and Education:

 

The Rodeo committed $22,125,250 to the youth of Texas in 2022:

• • $14,186,000 million in scholarships  awarded this summer;
  • $5,048,250 million to junior show exhibitors;
  • $2,418,610 million in educational program grants; and
  • $472,390 in graduate assistantships.

 

Rodeo Performers and Contestants:

 

         The Rodeo committed $2.14 million in Prize Money to its contestants.

 

 

3. The Bryan Museum on Galveston Island

The Museum opened in 2015 and located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home^[1] in Galveston, Texas,    USA, houses The Bryan Collection, one of the world's largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West. Assembled by J.P. and Mary Jon Bryan, the collection spans more than 12,000 years, with pieces ranging from ancient Native American cultural artifacts to modern twenty-first century objects.

With approximately 70,000 items in total, the collection includes 20,000 rare books; more than 30,000 documents in Spanish, German, French, and English; three dozen saddles; over 250 antique firearms; several hundred spurs; a large collection of fine Southwestern art, religious art, folk art, and portraits; exceedingly rare maps and artifacts, such as "cowboy" chaps; Native American stone tools and arrowheads; and a Spanish mission bell.

The Bryan Museum presents a chronological history of Texas and the American West with a special emphasis on the Spanish influences in the region. In addition to its permanent galleries, the Museum also includes space for rotating special exhibits, a library, and an archive.

 

 

4. Space Center Houston (NASA) ( half way between Galveston island and Houston ) 

 

 

 

 

The Houston Live Stock show and Rodeo is a must if you have never been.  If you go just remember to get your tickets early  it will sell out.

8 hours ago, Tin can said:

Thank you all for your very helpful replies it is appreciated.

 

I really do fancy a trip that includes San Antonio and Stockyard and maybe a couple of other recommendations and I think that would be a great few days.

 

I just need to conquer my fear now of left hand driving and tacking large American freeways!

What time of year is your trip?

On 6/12/2022 at 7:00 PM, Texas Tillie said:

 

There's a lot more to do in Galveston than there is at Kemah. Of course, Tilman Fertitta makes the money whether you're spending it for the overpriced Kemah Boardwalk or the overpriced Galveston Pleasure Pier.😜😏😵

Not from me.  My favorite place to eat is just outside the Boardwalk at T-Bone Toms.

On 7/13/2022 at 8:17 AM, Texas Tillie said:

As a life long Texan who has lived in the Houston area all my life, except for college years in Dallas, but that was over 50 years ago, I'd say it is absolutely impossible to experience Texas at any one location. That being said, I'd recommend the San Antonio-Austin area. Those are still big cities, but smaller than either Houston or DFW. If you are comfortable driving on the "wrong side of the road", rent a car and get out in the areas between the big metropolitan areas. And to the Dallas person above, you are delusional if you think there is less crime in Dallas than in Houston. 😲

100% I grew up between both the Houston and Dallas area and consider both home.  But I will take San Antonio ever single time.  In his case what he doesn't like about Houston is the same thing he is going to get in Dallas.  I know DFW has that international rec and so I understand.  Why Dallas came to his mind.  But San Antonio I would take 100 times.  Like you said Austin is a short drive.  You have the Texas Hill country as well.  If he doesn't want just another big Urban city San Antonio is the right place

All that said if I was going out of Texas during the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo I would not miss it.

On 7/13/2022 at 4:08 AM, Tin can said:

Hi all

 

We are from the UK and planning a cruise from Galveston. We are looking to spend a few days post cruise somewhere near enough to fly home but also to experience Texas. We have visited previously a number of times New York and Chicago and Houston rightly or wrongly looks a similar urban city offering much of the same.

 

I know it will involve a flight but we were thinking therefore Dallas and Fort Worth might be good for 3-4 days to experience a bit of what Texas has to offer.

 

I would be grateful for any local views and having cruised a number of times now from New York we are very much looking forward to cruising with Texans! 

 

 

Since you are willing to drive.  I would suggest San Antonio.  I think you would enjoy it much more than DFW,    Dallas is going to have much more of the Houston feel you don't want.   

San Antonio is rich with all sorts of history and will give you much more of the experience you sound like you want.  With 3-4 days you can explore the Texas Hill country as well.