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59 minutes ago, Purvis1231 said:

Don't all the Carnival ships have a splash area? But the swimming pool rules apply.

Is the splash area at the bottom of the water slides? Last cruise I was on, the main pool was closed two days because of adults vomiting in it. Good times.

53 minutes ago, Purvis1231 said:

 

The sofa should work fine for a two year old. When our child was two, I took the pull down bed and my wie and child took the kid size bed. 

 

Make sure you have the legal paperwork needed for traveling out of the country with your grandchild. 

Have a great time! 

Thanks. Her mom is going. She’s just not on cruise critic to answer. If it was up to me, she’d sleep in a sleeping bag and learn to like it…..

We are taking a family cruise and our two year old granddaughter will be with us. I know Carnival offers cribs on a first come, first serve basis, but have a question for anyone who has experience with a toddler.

1) Are the Carnival cribs the easy answer? Are the cribs easy to take down so it’s not taking up so much room during the day?

2) Has anyone tried bed bumpers on the sofa? Not sure if that would work in the Carnival sofas.

3) Or should we just bring a pack and play and call it a day?

13 minutes ago, Wannacruisek123 said:

Different things matter to different people. Some of these weren’t a big deal, just observations to share, and alone no biggie but as a whole, it left me considering a different cruise line next time.

Exactly. That’s why I think you did a good job with your thoughts. Laid it out clearly so people can think about what matters to them. 

Lots of good points. Luckily for me, not a single negative you mentioned are things that matter to me. But I like the way you pointed things out in case those are things that matter to people. One thing: Carnival hasn’t done turn down service in many years. That’s not something just on the MG.

Vista class has better Havana areas. Primarily because it’s right off the back as opposed to the side. And the pool is much better. But we still liked the Havana area in the MG/Celebration. Mostly because it was easy to get loungers, quick to get drinks, and didn’t have to fight crowds. But I can understand why people might not think the Havana area in MG/Celebration is worth the cost. 

8 minutes ago, figmentdj said:

Email? I thought we could only use stockperks app now. I was denied. 

When I submitted my requests last year for this years cruises, I emailed. Maybe that was wrong. But it has been a couple of years since I have gotten the credit and every time, the denial has been because of my casino rate. But if I have been submitting it wrong, that could be an issue. 

I get cheap, not usually free, cabins. Like, $100.  I try for the credit every time. And I’m denied every time. But it’s an email so I’ll keep trying.

You’ll likely meet in a restaurant or designated area the morning of the first disembarkation along with other B2Bs. Once everyone is off the ship, they will walk you to customs where you will get the picture kiosk again. One time, we didn’t have to get off but all the others we did. Then they walk you back onto the ship and you’re free to do what you want. You could even get off the ship in Miami if you wanted to.

No waiting in the terminal, though. 

The time I tip extra, because there is always a tip included, is if they are bringing me a drink. Like in the casino. But I’ve never had an issue getting a drink timely at the bars without tipping. Maybe I’m just lucky. Just never had to grease the skids to get quick drinks. If there is a particular server I like, I’ll also tip extra. Usually when I’ve had a few to drink.

My wife doesn’t eat seafood and loves Teppanyaki. There are a couple of shrimp as part of the appetizer but she just gives that to me. Then she gets either the steak or chicken or both in a combo as the entree. Easily the best pay restaurant on Carnival ships for me. 
 

We really like the hibachi style in addition to the food. Just a great atmosphere. 

7 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

Vista and Excel class have supplemental air in cabins, hence the loss of a closet. 

Ah, that makes sense then. 

I’m guessing it depends on the cabin and location because our last 5-6 cruises, my wife has said the rooms are actually too cold on the lowest setting. Which is shocking to me. And it could be because it’s newer ships (MG, Celebration, Horizon).

They moved you to a different cabin. Was there something wrong with that cabin? What more were you looking for?

Easy access to a great beach. Move on down from margaritaville for less crowd. And leave your ammo at home.

Just now, Shidah said:

Reading the review info on CC, it says men cannot wear shorts to dinner on the Horizon.  Is that true?  Will be a deal beaker.

You’re not supposed to on elegant nights but I do almost every other night in the MDR. 

1 hour ago, Butterbean1000 said:

Haha.  I will be wearing a big floppy hat and sunglasses.  I'm not so worried about them seeing me, it's the hubs that will probably give it away.

So, I mentioned your plan to my wife and she thought it’s an awesome idea you have. Then she brought up that when you go up the escalators to board, it’s possible that the general boarding area may see people? We honestly don’t know if that’s true, because we never really paid attention. But just in case, I’d have your family looking the other way when you are walking to board. 

12 minutes ago, Butterbean1000 said:

Another silly question, how visible is this from the general waiting area?  We are trying to not be seen.

I don’t think it’s visible from general waiting. I think the risk of being seen is before you get to the waiting area. When you get to the port and initially enter the building, there is a priority line. But in that area, everyone can see everyone else. Then once you check in, you’ll take the escalator up to the priority waiting area and then you’ll be safe. So coordinate getting to that point so you don’t see your grandkids. Hope that makes sense.

@Butterbean1000here is a photo from Saint Greg’s current sailing to show what I mean. I probably have done a poor job describing it. You’ll see platinum on the right. 
 

1 hour ago, Elaine5715 said:

Only Suites and Diamonds are together and "divided" by a partition.  FTTF and Plats were directed elsewhere.  Photo 1 Diamond Area   Photo 2 Suites Area.  Why Suites got the uncomfortable chairs is a puzzle..

Every time we have been to terminal F, the diamond and platinum go to the same area and are given different Priority cards. And then there is a sign that designates where people sit (diamond, platinum, suites). But it’s the same general area. And it’s completely separate from non priority boarding. 

5 hours ago, Butterbean1000 said:

Nice, do Plats have another waiting area?

In F, platinum, diamond, suites, FTTF are all in the same area. They just have each group broken out within the same area. If that makes sense. So you won’t see anyone not in the priority seating.

I’ve only been out of terminal F since Covid but yes, there is a separate area. 

OP with a master class in trolling this thread. Well done.

Yes. Well, I’ve never used the hub app on my iPad so actually not sure. But the hub app and WiFi purchase are separate things. 

Sorry for your loss.

In the meantime, I have a black backpack for sale. Never been opened so who knows the lucky surprises that could be inside. Highest bidder gets the prize.