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6 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

You're welcome, and yes, they do. New bedside lamps with USB and 120 volt outlet.

Thank you so much! 

Thank you for your review! 
 

We will be on the Legend next month  … was curious if they had usb outlets by the beds? Thank you! 

Thank you so much for your amazing review! My obsession for the past couple of weeks was to check CC multiple times a day to get the latest and greatest details of your cruise. The time and effort you put into this is greatly appreciated! 
 

I’m looking forward to you and B’s great adventure on Norwegian! I’ll be following along once again! 
 

I’m so sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathies are with you and your family. 🙏

2 hours ago, PrincessPatti said:

I am with Hoglady 1000% on this.

Me too! 

I was on a waitlist for a 2023 New Years cruise. I never received any information after putting my name on the list. As a back up plan, I contacted my Carnival PVP  … he monitored the cruise for me and was able to find me a cabin within a few hours. My suggestions would be to reach out to your PVP, continually check their website and call carnival several times a day. I do not believe anyone really monitors the waitlist. 

It’s been a while. It was a NYE cruise in 2022/23. 

Enjoy your cruise!!!

7 minutes ago, BoyMom_05 said:

Hello!! I was wondering if anyone has any experience getting a cabin on a sold out cruise after being placed on the waitlist? I was hoping to sail on the Carnival Mardi Gras May 25th, but as of Monday was told it was sold out. I paid the deposit to get on the waitlist and I’m just wondering if I’ll have any luck!

 

Thanks in advance!

I’ve been waitlisted before and never heard back. However I also reached out to my PVP concerning the same cruise and he was able to find me a cabin pretty quickly. I suggest you contact your PVP to see if they can help you. If you don’t have one, I highly recommend requesting one from Carnival. 

4 hours ago, Ferry_Watcher said:

 

First let me say that I also think that this is a troll post, but let me explain what would happen if the OP really notified pier-side staff that an item of value was left behind in a stateroom.

 

First, there is a pier-side staffer on the ship during the disembarkation.  This person is usually by the podiums where passengers are being scanned off the ship.  This pier-side staffer is the one relaying the passenger counts to the terminal managers.

 

If the OP had approached a staffer in the luggage hall and said that a backpack had been left in a stateroom, he would have been directed to a supervisor who would have relayed that information to the pier-side staffer on the ship. That staffer in turn, would have told the one of the ship officers overseeing the disembarkation that they needed to retrieve / look for a backpack in stateroom #.  This happens all the time with passports/ wallets accidently left behind in stateroom safes.  Asking to look for an item (especially an item of value like a backpack) happens on every cruise day. 

 

Believe me, both the ship and the pier-side luggage team would prefer to find any missing or misplaced item before having to fill out paperwork.

 

As to the OP later revising his tale by saying the maybe his backpack was in a spot not obvious to the room steward - all I can say is that 99% of the newly embarked passengers would, IMO, turn in an item like a backpack if they found it sitting in their closet.  Most folks are decent people, and they would do the right thing.

Thanks for sharing … I hope I don’t ever need this information, but I’m certainly glad to have it should the need arise. 

No initial free play either. 

You get father of the year for giving your daughter that fanny pack! So very sweet 😀 Looking forward to the rest of your review. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38xD_MzhwhI

5 hours ago, Old Fart Cruisers said:

 

It doesn't matter if they turn platinum at any time during the cruise, they will be platinum from the time they board and can send their laundry on the first day.

I agree, as long as it’s not on debarkation day. 

1 hour ago, SCcruiser123 said:

I am going on a nine-day British Isle cruise and turning platinum.  We are spending three days in London prior to our cruise. How soon can we make use of the platinum laundry offer?  I'd love to use it the day after we board since we are trying to keep our luggage to a minimum.

What day during your cruise are you becoming platinum? 

16 minutes ago, Afttastic said:

To become Diamond, your name must be put into nomination by a member of the Diamond committee. Once nominated, you will be asked to provide a brief presentation to the committee on why you believe you should receive Diamond status. After the presentations, the committee will vote on all those currently nominated. Two-thirds approval of the committee is required for your name to move forward to Christine Duffy who will convene the Board of Directors for final review and approval of your nomination. Unanimous approval from the Board of Directors is required. You will receive a letter in 7-10 business days with their decision. At any point during the process you are not approved, you must wait one calendar year to request renomination.

Sounds fabulous! 🤣

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! I’m glad you had a good trip! 

56 minutes ago, Oldsweets said:

I agree with these answers “but” it is really a decision or lack of a decision by the front desk staff once aboard.  We sailed on Conquest and made Diamond on our first day and asked what the process was on boarding day and they responded let’s look into it.  Never heard back so went back again on day two and told sorry but until the system updates your points from our previous cruise (back to back) they couldn’t honor.  The system updated on day three but remained platinum until our next sailing a month later.  Not apples to apples and would think you will get upgraded but I still believe it’s all about what the staff onboard believe and are willing to do.  In my case NOTHING.

Duly noted. I’m sorry you didn’t get a better outcome at guest services. 

35 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said:

If your Diamond Day falls on the day before debarkation (or prior), you will become Diamond at embarkation.  It will be reflected on your Boarding documents after check in but may not be on your Carnival.com account until after sailing.  

Thank you so much! 

I will be embarking on my 9 night British Isles cruise with 191 nights. Will I be considered diamond at the beginning of that cruise or at the end of that cruise? Thank you! 

We’ve had up to 4 passengers without a problem. When the transportation company contacts you, let them know there will be 3 people. 

Thanks for taking us along with you! Looking forward to it!

Not true.  We have been picked up from the airport, hotel and our home. Someone from transportation should reach out to you a week or two prior to your cruise to get your information. 

Following … Looking forward to your review! 

3 hours ago, nathan said:

I was supposed to be on that cruise, but we had to cancel it last week due to a death in the family.  I'm glad you are enjoying it.  Would have loved to be onboard.

I’m so sorry for your loss. 🙏

I’m so sad 😢 I hate that your trip is over and my nightly read is done. 
 

You are such a gifted writer …  full of life and fun! Please cruise soon so I have another Willdra review to look forward to! ❤️