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Thank you everyone for the responses. I will try to see if I can use the coupon early and if not I will just wait. A little waiting never hurts.

The Triumph is a great ship. For your stateroom just don't book the Lido Deck near the elevators. That is the worst place!

If you did cruise or know of someone that did, I have some questions. Did the crew members make you wait until the designated time (after 5pm on last sea day)? The reason why I am asking is because I read this in a review about the drink coupon, "There were some crew members on the Carnival Elation that did not follow the written fine print instructions on the coupon. A few people managed to use their coupons early in the cruise. Other bartenders told people that the coupon could be used at any time on the last sea day. However, there were some crew members that did follow the rules exactly as presented on the coupon. When a cruise ship is away at sea, the corporate office's guidelines are not always exactly followed as intended. The bartenders were making up their own rules with the drink coupons, but it appeared that most were following the written price limit."

Quote Source: http://www.embarkandaway.com/general-cruise-blog/carnivals-new-vifp-gold-level-appreciation-drink-info-review

After reading this is sounds like the crew can do what they want to with the coupons. While this possibility doesn't surprise me, I am wondering if anyone else has had this same experience? Also, how was the liter of bottled water?

I have seen this throughout Cruise Critic today. This is all very sad.

Since Holland America was in charge of the excursion will the company have to pay any damages to the victim's families?

Does anyone know if any new details have been released?

My thoughts and prayers are with those affected and their families.

This is very sad. I am keeping these people, their families, and all affected in my thoughts and prayers.

Enjoy the sea days as there should be plenty to do! You may get to experience some activities that the regular cruise runs don't get to.

How many ships can Nassau's pier hold at once? I know it is many, but what is the exact number?

How do you know that you are eligible? I am just wondering because I would like to see if I am.

I was a little surprised to see this thread back on the first page.

Thank you all who answered my Playlist Install questions.

Is Yahoo Mail considered part of the social internet plan?

After our last cruise on Conquest we answered the on line survey and gave them bad ratings for cold food in the MDR and the non enforcement of people vaping. They called several days ago and wanted to know more and gave us a $50 obc on our next cruise. Not bad

It is nice to know Carnival actually reads the surveys!

Did the captain or any crew member provide any specific reason as to why the port of call times were extended?

Also what is daily tipping rate?

Thank you for the response to my previous questions.

I have two more:

- What show will take the place of the old welcome aboard show?

- How long did your cell phone reception last?

Enjoying the review so far!

I have a few questions I would like you to answer, if possible:

- What time did staterooms open for non-VIP passengers?

- How was the bottled water for VIFP members?

- Was the chair hogging policy enforced?

Try requesting a digital copy of them from John Heald. Carnival may have a digital copy on file.

I prefer the old menus more.

Can the new drink coupons for Gold Level be used on refillable glasses?

Has anyone heard anything about the Magic getting Fun Ship 2.0? I think a two week dry-dock should be enough time to implement this.

When we went on the Disney Magic several years ago, they told us that the ship had to be dry-docked every five years or so for routine maintenance and new paint. I never realized it, but that constant painting they do on the exterior of the ship adds up to many tons of extra weight over the years and it needs to be periodically removed and redone.

I did not know this. Thank you for sharing.

I thought ships had to be dry docked every five years? Look like some slip into 6 years. Looking at the list in the link Liberty last dry dock was 2011 but not listed. Looks like they will need to be added to some timeframe in 2016.

I think you're right about the five year thing. However, I am not sure if five years is a law, regulation, or just a rule Carnival Corporation set for itself.

You're right about the Liberty. Maybe Carnival is still going to announce one for it?

I wish Carnival would only send letters when there is a REAL delay!! Not to try to space out the flow of boarding passengers.

This policy of Carnival's reminds me of the boy that cried wolf story.

The Dream class was a great size for me. Like others have said, the only lines encountered seemed to be at the main dining room for dinner.

Carnival offers cruises on a budget, but they are on a very tight budget themselves as a company.

I just saw the Carnival Splendor, Carnival Valor, Carnival Magic, and Carnival Fantasy have dry-docks now announced for next year, 2016.

Source: http://www.embarkandaway.com/carnival-drydock-schedule.html

Does anybody know what these ships will receive or can anyone give any juicy speculation of what they think these ships will get?

One Side Note: The Carnival Fantasy is scheduled for a two week dry-dock. Thankfully, this means the ship probably won't be getting sold as some on here have suggested. The Fantasy will survive with Carnival another year!!

Have a Great Weekend!