otiscruiser Posted September 17, 2012 #601 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hi Debi No... Otis was our beagle..... Who passed away in January... YOu know people and their dogs! We now have a Carolina dog.. Old Indian dog rediscovered in the 60's and ours is 8th generation form the first ones they caught... Very smart boy too!! NCTrbe.. I agree some people just have to fuss... Charleston is doing the best they can and everyone is so friendly down there at the terminal trying to keep things going... Same goes with some complaints on the cruises.... Sometimes I think people complain just to do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsfamily Posted September 17, 2012 #602 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hey Otiscruiser, I see we reside on the same island, nice place to live! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted September 17, 2012 Author #603 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Has anyone ever enquired as to why the VIP embarkation at Charleston operates the way it does? I realize Charleston embarkation has it's unique aspects. But I'm referring to the actually boarding process. Some ports have a separate door and scanner for VIP. My first Platinum cruise was from FLL. As with my first sailing from there, although we arrive fairly early, there was a line out the door. There was a Carnival employee standing at the door who asked for our FunPass. When he saw VIP, he said "follow me, please," opened the door and led us right to the front of the line, stopped everyone, sent us through and up to checkin. But in Charleston, you stand in the long security line, even though they have multiple scanners. Why can't they have someone standing there, checking the FunPass, and just send those VIP people straight to one of the scanners? I mean, there's really nothing VIP about embarkation in Charleston at all. Once I got through the scanner, THEN there was a separate line to the counter where all the agents were checking in non-VIP. I'm really not a Platinum snob, but embarkation and tendering are about the only things I actually use. This isn't something that would inconvenience anyone, really, and is being done at other ports, so why not there? I'll be fine, but I kind of hate that DD will be on her honeymoon cruise, her first Platinum cruise, and the embarkation will be pretty much just like it was for the first nine (except she was with me on my first Platinum in FLL - she was rather impressed at how "important" I was - I hadn't told her I'd taken a solo cruise and the VIP embarkation was a surprise for her). Oh well. Just curious if anyone had ever asked or read any explanation on why the VIP embarkation really isn't. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otiscruiser Posted September 17, 2012 #604 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hey Otiscruiser, I see we reside on the same island, nice place to live! Hi Bobsfamily... I have read many of your excellent replies in different threads and often wondered if we pass each other at the pIggly wiggly or red & white..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otiscruiser Posted September 17, 2012 #605 Share Posted September 17, 2012 NCTribe...I will suggest it when I go in November........And will see how it is working now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missdebi Posted September 17, 2012 #606 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Has anyone ever enquired as to why the VIP embarkation at Charleston operates the way it does? I realize Charleston embarkation has it's unique aspects. But I'm referring to the actually boarding process. Some ports have a separate door and scanner for VIP. My first Platinum cruise was from FLL. As with my first sailing from there, although we arrive fairly early, there was a line out the door. There was a Carnival employee standing at the door who asked for our FunPass. When he saw VIP, he said "follow me, please," opened the door and led us right to the front of the line, stopped everyone, sent us through and up to checkin. But in Charleston, you stand in the long security line, even though they have multiple scanners. Why can't they have someone standing there, checking the FunPass, and just send those VIP people straight to one of the scanners? I mean, there's really nothing VIP about embarkation in Charleston at all. Once I got through the scanner, THEN there was a separate line to the counter where all the agents were checking in non-VIP. I'm really not a Platinum snob, but embarkation and tendering are about the only things I actually use. This isn't something that would inconvenience anyone, really, and is being done at other ports, so why not there? I'll be fine, but I kind of hate that DD will be on her honeymoon cruise, her first Platinum cruise, and the embarkation will be pretty much just like it was for the first nine (except she was with me on my first Platinum in FLL - she was rather impressed at how "important" I was - I hadn't told her I'd taken a solo cruise and the VIP embarkation was a surprise for her). Oh well. Just curious if anyone had ever asked or read any explanation on why the VIP embarkation really isn't. ;) I was told is was because of the size constrants, because the terminal is smaller staffing is scaled back. They also said they were trying to fix it so the VIP had a better set up! We can keep hoping for the new terminal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted September 17, 2012 Author #607 Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) It would only take one person! Hey, Bob! How about you volunteer for us? :p I'm sure if they had a nice, new terminal, it would be different. When I cruised in May 2010, everyone was just positive that it would be built and open by now. But nooooooo! I sent this question to John Heald for him to ignore or just say, "sorry, can't do it," which is nonsense. One person. That's all. I know! I'll move to Charleston and I'll do it for free as long as I can cruise once every quarter! ;) Edited September 17, 2012 by NCTribeFan corrections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPWhittingham Posted September 17, 2012 #608 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I was told is was because of the size constrants, because the terminal is smaller staffing is scaled back. They also said they were trying to fix it so the VIP had a better set up! We can keep hoping for the new terminal! I for one would LOVE the new terminal in Charleston to go ahead. The delay in getting this done is being caused by a small group of people who are dragging this as slowly as they can through the courts, under the guise of trying to protect the historic parts of Downtown Charleston. I think they kinda slipped up when their lawyers referred to trying to protect a "defunct" warehouse. In reality, these "preservationists" are a group of real estate developers who obviously think they have a better use for the land. Let's all hope the legal system can see these people for who they are and throw their cases out, and charge them for doing so. Charleston would benefit so much from having this facility to accommodate more of the cruising community. Let us all hope that this is sorted out as soon as possible and we can welcome Charleston as being a major cruise port on the East Coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommytotwins Posted September 18, 2012 #609 Share Posted September 18, 2012 WOO!! I got a price drop for our cruise in April!! :D Once they increased the "other fees" it was only $40 but still thats a couple of drinks for me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddgrits Posted September 20, 2012 #610 Share Posted September 20, 2012 We will be on the 10/27 7 day sailing and would like to know if there is a wine tasting event during the week. Thanks!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4fun&fun4all Posted September 20, 2012 #611 Share Posted September 20, 2012 We will be on the 10/27 7 day sailing and would like to know if there is a wine tasting event during the week. Thanks!:) I am also curious about this as well. The folks that are cruising right now are on a 7 day and one of the members said she planned on doing a review and at the very least will save her Fun Times for me so that I can plan for our 7 day in December. They should be back on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted September 20, 2012 Author #612 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Does Carnival do wine tastings? I don't recall ever seeing anything about one. Are you on our Roll Call? We're having an open bar Meet & Greet on the 29th. Come join us if you haven't already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted September 22, 2012 Author #613 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I am also curious about this as well. The folks that are cruising right now are on a 7 day and one of the members said she planned on doing a review and at the very least will save her Fun Times for me so that I can plan for our 7 day in December. They should be back on Saturday. Excellent! We have an open bar Roll Call party scheduled for the 2nd sea day in the afternoon. I rarely do any onboard activities, but I'd like to know what else is happening around that time. Don't want to pay for the party and end up missing one of the few things I had planned to do that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted September 23, 2012 Author #614 Share Posted September 23, 2012 OK, they've been back for at least 24 hours now. What's taking so long? Where's the review??? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovifan78 Posted September 23, 2012 #615 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I just got off that sailing yesterday and they had at least one wine tasting during the cruise, possibly two, I'll have to check the fun times. I plan on writing a review but I'm still trying to get used to this whole land thing again. lol You know I had a cup sitting beside me last night and nobody ever picked it up! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4fun&fun4all Posted September 23, 2012 #616 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I just got off that sailing yesterday and they had at least one wine tasting during the cruise, possibly two, I'll have to check the fun times. I plan on writing a review but I'm still trying to get used to this whole land thing again. lol You know I had a cup sitting beside me last night and nobody ever picked it up! :eek: Welcome home ! Do you know when the martini tasting was? Did they have the hairy chest and master mixology on the first sea day or second? Looking forward to your review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted September 23, 2012 Author #617 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I just got off that sailing yesterday and they had at least one wine tasting during the cruise, possibly two, I'll have to check the fun times. I plan on writing a review but I'm still trying to get used to this whole land thing again. lol You know I had a cup sitting beside me last night and nobody ever picked it up! :eek: Ha. Welcome back. Hope you had a great time. I'm on the next 7-night and I know Nancy's one the December sailing, so we're anxiously looking forward to your review (and hope you can scan the FunTimes for us). You should've seen me when I returned from two weeks on HAL to Hawaii! Man, I was so spoiled after only a few days. Here I thought I'd get bored with all the sea days, but, seriously, by the time we reached the islands, I had a daily routine. By the time we were nearly back to San Diego, I had decided that I could live on a cruise ship. I really could. Sigh. Guess I'd better start buying those Lotto tix, right? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted September 28, 2012 Author #618 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Here's the link to jovifan's thread with pics of the 7-night FunTimes. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1711935 jovifan - where's that full review, hmmm? I need to read it before I take off on my B2B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4fun&fun4all Posted September 28, 2012 #619 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Here's the link to jovifan's thread with pics of the 7-night FunTimes. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1711935 jovifan - where's that full review, hmmm? I need to read it before I take off on my B2B. Awesome. Thanks NC! One of our friends off of our roll call (pinkfloydfan) just got back from yet ANOTHER sailing on Fantasy and he met with Risa who gave him copies of the 7 day sailing prior to his cruise. Very nice gesture I thought. He is sending them to me via snail mail. YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted September 28, 2012 Author #620 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Well, you know I'll write a very long review when I return that will cover both the 5 and 7-night itineraries! And hopefully I won't drop my phone overboard this time so will have photos again, and will remember to actually take notes (because after about 3 days, it's all a blur). I've given up trying to remember what I have to eat each night and to take photos, since I dig right in, THEN I think "oh, I was going to take a photo of that! Whoopsie!" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4fun&fun4all Posted September 28, 2012 #621 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Well, you know I'll write a very long review when I return that will cover both the 5 and 7-night itineraries! And hopefully I won't drop my phone overboard this time so will have photos again, and will remember to actually take notes (because after about 3 days, it's all a blur). I've given up trying to remember what I have to eat each night and to take photos, since I dig right in, THEN I think "oh, I was going to take a photo of that! Whoopsie!" :D Same here! Here is a picture of my empty plate. :p I was hoping to have a new camera in time for this December sailing since mine died on our March trip but I dont think it will be possible. Luckily my brother is trusting me enough to loan me his. Looking forward to your review(s)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2cruising2011 Posted September 28, 2012 #622 Share Posted September 28, 2012 We took a bunch of food pictures,lol. I planned to write a trip report but haven't gotten to it. http://m732.photobucket.com/albums/revwest/Carnival%20Fantasy%20Aug31-Sept%205%202012/?o=40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovifan78 Posted September 29, 2012 #623 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I've posted my review here http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1714122 Its still a work in progress so bare with me. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeofthedogs Posted September 29, 2012 #624 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Does Carnival do wine tastings? I don't recall ever seeing anything about one. Are you on our Roll Call? We're having an open bar Meet & Greet on the 29th. Come join us if you haven't already. We did a wine pairing on the Legend a few weeks ago. Great information and learned some tips for pairing. There was a fee involved, $15 I think, can't remember sh*t anymore in my old age... :/ Lu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted September 29, 2012 Author #625 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I'd seen the wine pairing things. I was sort of hoping for FREE WINE, but I didn't really think that would happen. :p As many times as I've cruised, you'd think I'd get over the food, but I still really, really enjoy it. Cruised twice last year after they changed the menus and didn't have any problem at all finding plenty of yummy choices. Actually, my problem is that there are nights that I could eat everything on the menu and others that I'm just sort of "meh" about, but still always end up with something tasty. As for cameras, I took my new phone and my camera with me on my Hawaii cruise. The phone pics were just as good as the camera, so when I sailed to Bermuda and on Fascination last year, I just took my phone. So when it leapt overboard as we were going under the bridge leaving Jacksonville, I had no photos. :( This time, I'll take the camera again. Will still use the phone for pics but NOT anywhere that it can escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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