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Behind The Fun Tour Prices:
3 to 5 day sailings (2 hr tour) - $55
6 day or longer sailings (3.5 hr tour) - $95
Carnival Behind The Fun Tour info listed below is located @:
(Behind The Fun General Information)
1) ‘Behind the Fun’ can only be purchased on board through the Shore Excursion Desk.
2) Depending on the duration of the cruise, the cost is $55 to $95 per person and is approximately 2 hours to 3-1/2 hours long.
3) Capacity is limited to 16 guests per tour.
4) Tours are conducted on the last sea day of each cruise.
5) Guests must be 8 years of age or older to participate; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
6) Guests are not permitted to have cameras, cell phones or video recording equipment on the tour.
For those who want to get an insider’s look at the inner-workings of a Carnival ‘Fun Ship’, Carnival has created ‘Behind the Fun’, a guided tour that provides guests with a unique insight into the company’s shipboard operations.
‘Behind the Fun’ is offered fleet wide. The informative tour offers participants a behind-the-scenes look at a wide range of shipboard venues that are normally off limits to guests. During the tour, key shipboard personnel, including the captain, chief engineer, chef de cuisine and other department heads, share their vast knowledge in their particular area of expertise.
‘Behind the Fun’ begins with a stop backstage in the main show lounge where participants can see exactly what goes into creating Carnival’s award-winning revues. The tour then moves on to normally restricted areas such as the laundry room, crew galley and dining room, crew gym and crew training center.
Next it’s on to the expansive main galley where talented culinary artists prepare upwards of 12,000 meals and snacks a day for Carnival’s guests. The tour also includes a visit to the ship’s bridge and engine control room and informative Q&A sessions with the captain and chief engineer, respectively.
In addition to a comprehensive overview of Carnival’s shipboard operations, ‘Behind the Fun’ participants receive a number of commemorative gifts, including a custom-made ‘Behind the Fun’ baseball cap and lanyard and even complimentary photos with the captain on the bridge.
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Actually, you're wrong about deck 5 port side being a smoking area on Carnival Vista. They must have thought of the exact issue that you've mentioned... because smoking is NOT allowed on deck 5. You can see it quite specifically at https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1124/~/smoking-policy
The only outdoor deck where smoking is allowed is deck 11
Whewwwwww... that's great to hear!
Thanks Spaniel
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They are certainly nice (patio) staterooms, however I do have a few concerns with them. My 1st concern is the patio havana staterooms on the (port side) of Vista. Because the Ocean Plaza is not midship, the Ocean Plaza is aft on the Vista, leaving the entrance & exit & outside tables and the ('Smoking Section') directly next to patio cabins 5202, 5204, & so on. (See deck plan below). The port side smoking & cigar smoking is going to be an issue at that location. When the ship is moving, the smoke will always be traveling down wind to those port side patio havana cabins. These cabins on the port side are in extremely close proximity to the Ocean Plaza smoking section.
I also have concerns that the patio havana cabins are (street level), so to speak, and will have quite a bit of foot traffic walking by your patio, unlike a balcony cabin where passengers walking by are below you & not on the same level.
My other concern would be passengers walking directly onto your patio, maybe using it, or worst case scenario, someone entering an unlocked patio cabin door & entering a stateroom. Lovely cabins, just a few things to consider, especially the port side cabins & their very close proximity to the Ocean Plaza smoking section.
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Fallmouth is only 20 miles from montego bay, so it might not change much.
Ochi is a little further.
The distance between Falmouth & Montego Bay is 36 miles.
The distance between Falmouth & Ocho Rios is 42 miles.
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Are the Conquest's cabin safes push button, or mag card type?
Thanks in advance!;)
Magnetic strip safes aboard the Conquest..
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Also is their a deck plan that shows where all the "eating venues" are located. I know w.here Pasta Bella is located because of my readings in CC.
But I do not know where everything is located
Carnival Dream Ship Features & Public Areas:
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I read that he was on the Sunshine, but that was in October.
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Cruise Critic Message Board Forums: (Ports of Call): Caribbean: Jamaica:
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=111
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Hi,
Don't forget about the Chef's Table $75 per person, and the Behind The Fun Tour $95 per person, $55 per person on short sailings.
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Looks like he's the CD on both our upcoming cruises (both on the Freedom) and I'm just the wee-est bit curious.
Hi,
Don't forget that you can go to YouTube & type in:
Carnival cruise: Malcolm Burns
And many videos of him will show up.
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I'm still processing how I feel about the compensation we received. DH thinks we're fine, but this has really been a hassle.
I may be sending Carnival a letter after we get back...
The most efficient, productive way & time to handle any issue (good or bad) when sailing is (while onboard), not when you get home with a letter. Since you are about to begin your 2nd leg of the B2B, take advantage of that opportunity...
You've handled this issue in stride, enjoy the rest of your cruise.
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Carnival Sail & Sign Onboard Account info located @:
https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1138/~/sail-%26-sign-onboard-account
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There are far more germs on the tongs & other utensils used at the buffet that you are touching directly to select food, than the possible germs from napkin twirling...
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Wow! It was also a Friday the 13th when the sister ship of the Carnival Splendor, the Costa Concordia suffered an accident. Glad to hear all is ok..
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Concerning the ice bucket, it is wise to request a plastic liner from your steward to be placed inside the bucket. Ice buckets in hotels & on cruise ships are often used or needed for many things other than ice...:eek:
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Compare the price of their cruises.
That will explain it.
That's like comparing a Ferrari to a Ford Pinto:eek:
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The 24 hour complimentary soft serve ice milk, ice cream in the buffet is just ok, however for a small fee you can get real & much better ice cream, milkshakes, specialty coffees, cakes, cookies & pastries at the Plaza Café located on deck 5, Ocean Plaza, midship.. And don't forget that banana splits are available (complimentary) on the children's menu in the main dining room.
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We did not enjoy Hailey at all..
Is Seth Gibson still with Carnival?? I didn't see his name on the schedule.
He was recently on the Breeze May 2015 and was fabulous!
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A cruise director is more than a voice on the intercom making announcements. A good cruse director that is high energy, high octane, personable, available to passengers & that creates a pleasant environment of activities, events scheduled, etc, etc, can indeed make a voyage much more enjoyable.
They are dedicated hospitality professionals that work far beyond the normal 9-to-5 schedule. Cruise directors are specifically in charge of ensuring all guests welfare & comfort throughout their time aboard the cruise ship.
Rather than the technical side of the cruise that is handled by the captain’s crew, cruise directors are in charge of overseeing the social activities for making sure all passengers are having a great time.
Cruise directors are often responsible for coordinating entertainment shows, directing stage managers, hosting special ceremonies, communicating with the dining crew, monitoring guest responses, improving customer service, maintaining travel logs, and budgeting for entertainment events.
Cruise directors must wear many hats, including greeter, event planner, master of ceremonies, customer service manager and cheerleader...
As I stated above; A cruise director is more than a voice on the intercom making announcements.
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Is this post for real??
Some folks are wise, and some are otherwise...
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Many passengers across all cruise lines also use this website.
Special Needs At Sea:
http://www.specialneedsatsea.com/
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LMaxwell - I see that you and I disagree again. I wonder why on earth you cruise CCL...it seems to me that you have NOTHING but criticism for them. Or perhaps you are just a negative person? I hope someday you find a line that better suits your personality.
A&Jfamily,
You hit the nail directly on the head!!
It's also EXTREMELY clear (from their ramblings) the member is in dire need of a message board break.
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Whatever you do, remember & keep in mind the very most important aspect; that there are thousands & thousands & thousands of Carnival passengers that sail the cruise line weekly & that Cruise Critic members on this Carnival message board here simply & merely make up a teenie, teenie, teenie, teenie, teenie tiny percentage of them. Approximately 1% or less.
Please take a peek at Carnivals dress code located @:
https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/~/dress-requirements-for-dining
Additional info @:
https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1125/~/what-to-wear%3F
Try not to concern yourself how (members) dress (here), but what would make you happy & comfortable during your holiday. Passengers sitting next to you while eating did not pay for your sailing. Never permit how someone is dressed to affect your voyage whatsoever. The amount of money & time that was put into your cruise should outweigh anything...
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PortSideCruzan,
Thanks for pointing out that FTTF has more benefits than just boarding the ship faster!!
Hi Zippy26 :)
In regards to FTTF being worth it or not is very individual.
One must evaluate (all of) the FTTF benefits to see what would be beneficial to you personally, the people cruising with you & your sailing.
FTTF Benefits:
1) Priority security, check-in and express Boarding
2) Access to your stateroom when you board
3) Express luggage delivery to your stateroom
4) A dedicated (4-digit phone line) & (priority line) at guest services
5) Priority dinner reservations
6) Priority tender (Escorted from guest services to next tender)
7) Debarkation 'Choices' (Early) 'OR' (Late) Disembarkation
Detailed FTTF info & benefits explained, located @:
https://www.goccl.com/~/media/Files/Irman/bookccl/shipboard_knowledge/FastertotheFunPackage.htm
Have a terrific day!
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Cruising in the 1970s
in Ask a Cruise Question
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Oh my, so much has changed over the years since my very 1st sailing in the mid 1950's as a small child. My parents saved & passed down to me all of our cruise atlas/passenger lists from back then. I'd like to see them return.