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This is from Carnival Cruise Lines FAQ: The Jones Act (also known as the Passenger Services Act) prohibits ships of Non-U.S registry from embarking and debarking guests at two different U.S ports. Such travel would constitute point-to-point transportation between two U.S ports, which is prohibited on foreign flagged ships. Note: Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands (St. Thomas; St. Croix; St. John) are not in the category of U.S ports under this act.

The exception to this rule is if the itinerary includes a 'distant foreign port'. South America and the ABC Islands (Aruba-Bonaire-Curacao) do qualify as distant foreign ports. Canada, Mexico, Central America, Bermuda and most Caribbean Islands do notqualify as distant foreign ports.

I had really enjoyed family cruises on Carnvial 20 years ago. Any 55+ Carnival loyalists here? What do you think about them as a cruiseline for older passengers? I'm not sure whether I'm still in their passenger demographic (solo, mid-60s, widow). Carnival leaves from convenient ports, and has reasonable prices.

 

Wife and I did not start cruising until she was 47 and I was 49. Since then we have been on 12 Carnival cruises and loved everyone of them. We are now 61 and 63 and have cruises booked from now through January 2019 all with Carnival.

Carnival is a great cruise line for all ages. I cannot speak to solo cruising but for us it's always been a blast. Just stay away from Holidays, Summer and Spring Break (any time kids are out of school) and you should not find a lot of children on board. You always have some on Carnival but you can limit them with when you sail.

Hope this helps in your decision making. Have a great cruise.

Grand Turk Resort and Casino

Does anyone know anything about this casino? do they offer table games? craps? table min?thanks

Just asked Uncle Google. It is on the Island of Providenciales approx. 70 miles NNW of Grand Turk. Still a part of the Turks and Caicos but not something you can easily get to.