dland4us Posted March 10, 2017 #201 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Take half as many clothes. Take more money than you think you will need. Spend $20 in the casino to remind yourself why you dont gamble. Join in a Lido game, join a line dance. Get up early and watch a sunrise. Find the "wind tunnel" door at the front of the ship and take silly pictures! (Our 1st cruise on the Paradise we spent probably 20 min every morning doing dumb stuff at those doors!) And HAVE FUN and TRY NEW THINGS! :cool: Wonderful advice! Thank you so much for sharing. We've cruised many times and have never watched the sun rise. We're cruising in January and this time, will definitely watch the sun come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted March 10, 2017 #202 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Does anybody know why the price changes now for certain ships? The more popular the ship / bookings , the more you will pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louanne93 Posted March 10, 2017 #203 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Wonderful advice! Thank you so much for sharing. We've cruised many times and have never watched the sun rise. We're cruising in January and this time, will definitely watch the sun come up. My favorite thing to do! Sent from my LG-H810 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
train460 Posted March 10, 2017 #204 Share Posted March 10, 2017 bring an power strip for charging stuff as plugs are limited. We bring a small battery/plug powered fan for air movement and some noise. bring a plugin nightlight and use in the bathroom as it is DARK in the inside cabins. Tons of other ideas I am forgetting. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTruvillio Posted March 10, 2017 #205 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Wish someone had said, "Don't take the chance of getting sea sick. Take preventative measures!" I learned after that first cruise believe you me LOL! I have been on 3 cruises (getting ready for my 4th in May). Two of the times I had no issues with sea sickness. The 3rd time our cabin was on the 11th floor towards the front of the ship. Due to the motion with being that high up and forward we could definitely feel the ships movement and felt nauseous. Thankfully I brought ginger pills with us and it helped a lot. I also understand ginger candy helps as well. I didn't want to take Dramamine because it makes you tired. There is no side affects with ginger. You can get these at any Vitamin Shoppe or online at Amazon. Better to take with you just in case if you have never cruised before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTruvillio Posted March 10, 2017 #206 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Pack a power strip. Matches for freshening the bathroom. Clorox wipes. I wipe down all of the handles, knobs, remotes in the room. If you're a reader, download your books to your e reader before you leave Take a pic of your parking spot at the port (or airport ) so you remember your spot I agree on the clorox wipes! Having been at an all inclusive resort in Turks & Caicos when they had to shut down the resort because of a norovirous outbreak at the resort and on the island - I always wipe down everything we will touch immediately after getting into my room. Don't forget light switches too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatgirlNC Posted March 10, 2017 #207 Share Posted March 10, 2017 ...that I should grab a porter as soon as I have all my luggage - because the porters have their own customs lines and it's worth the $10 to fly through the chaos called disembarkation! Yes! I just learned this one at Port Canaveral. I was with my husband, plus my parents and aunt & uncle were there. A porter came over, and the rest of our party waved him off, but I said “Yes please!” for mine & my husband’s bags because we did have a lot of stuff. I didn’t even realize if you use a porter you go through a different customs line. Actually, there was no line...I ended up almost walking right past it because I was looking for a line to get in, but instead we walked right up to the desk. Then we got outside and had gotten separated from the rest of our group, and we hadn’t even said our goodbyes to each other. (we were all taking different shuttles from that point). I looked and looked, and had almost given up, when I finally saw the rest of them coming out of the terminal, and I was like “wow, we really got through quickly!” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joltfreek Posted March 10, 2017 #208 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Just noticed Carnval Horizon is having there coin ceremony, Goin on my 1st cruise on ecstasy April 29th. Any clue where the secret coins are on the Ecstasy? Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted March 11, 2017 #209 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Yes! I just learned this one at Port Canaveral. I was with my husband, plus my parents and aunt & uncle were there. A porter came over, and the rest of our party waved him off, but I said “Yes please!” for mine & my husband’s bags because we did have a lot of stuff. I didn’t even realize if you use a porter you go through a different customs line. Actually, there was no line...I ended up almost walking right past it because I was looking for a line to get in, but instead we walked right up to the desk. Then we got outside and had gotten separated from the rest of our group, and we hadn’t even said our goodbyes to each other. (we were all taking different shuttles from that point). I looked and looked, and had almost given up, when I finally saw the rest of them coming out of the terminal, and I was like “wow, we really got through quickly!” That's true. We don't have second thoughts in using a porter. Luggage-free convenience and saves time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Record Posted March 11, 2017 #210 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Avoid a room under the kitchen galley area if you're a light sleeper. My cove balcony room on deck 2 of the Vista was horrible for sleeping due to banging noises up above us all night long. Sent from my iPad using Forums What was the room number of your cove balcony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizeemom4 Posted March 11, 2017 #211 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I read today on a Carnival blog that you can have milk and cookies brought to your room each night at no additional cost. Of course you can. They are on the room service menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Beach Posted March 11, 2017 #212 Share Posted March 11, 2017 The walls are magnetic - so you can put the important papers they give you on the wall. Now that's something I didn't know :-) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duhble Posted March 15, 2017 #213 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Make sure to read the Fun Times delivered to your room at night. I missed a lot on my first two cruises. I wont be making that mistake again! 1st time crusin what's fun times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted March 15, 2017 #214 Share Posted March 15, 2017 1st time crusin what's fun times? It is Carnival's newsletter where you can see the day’s events on the ship, including activity and entertainment options, dining choices and others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTRMom Posted March 15, 2017 #215 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Bring a pop up hamper for your dirty clothes. It keeps the room tidy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyisu Posted March 15, 2017 #216 Share Posted March 15, 2017 What is FTTF? Sent from my iPhone using Forums You can pre-pay before you get on board. We also get Carnival gift cards 10% off from the AARP rewards for good site. It is available for all ages. (Neither of us are old enough for AARP). We use these to pay for our gratuities. I also try to estimate our S&S bill and buy a couple to cover that. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnorris10 Posted March 15, 2017 #217 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Bring a pop up hamper for your dirty clothes. It keeps the room tidy! I always leave my suitcase open while its slid under my bed and just put my clothes back in the suitcase after I am done wearing them You can pre-pay before you get on board. We also get Carnival gift cards 10% off from the AARP rewards for good site. It is available for all ages. (Neither of us are old enough for AARP). We use these to pay for our gratuities. I also try to estimate our S&S bill and buy a couple to cover that. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Don't forget the drivewise app can do the same thing ... I just did that last night and got $500 for $450 and it was emailed to me within minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted March 15, 2017 #218 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I have cruised many times on Carnival, and a few other cruise lines. In regard to the banana split desert on the "children" menu, how do we get it??? The reason I ask, when we are in the MDR for dinner, I have never seen a childs menu, always the adults. I may be wrong about this, but if we are in the MDR, and a desert we like, we want more, do we ask next time for a larger amount, or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnorris10 Posted March 15, 2017 #219 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I have cruised many times on Carnival, and a few other cruise lines. In regard to the banana split desert on the "children" menu, how do we get it??? The reason I ask, when we are in the MDR for dinner, I have never seen a childs menu, always the adults. I may be wrong about this, but if we are in the MDR, and a desert we like, we want more, do we ask next time for a larger amount, or what? If there is anything you want that is not on the menu just ask for it - the worse they can do is tell you no ... I have been told no before but if it's within their power to get it they will If you want extra of a dessert just ask for 2 or 3 or 4 what ever you want - Or if you already ate it just ask for another one - You can get as many desserts, entrees or apps as you want - My husband often orders 2 because he want's to try something else especially on nights they do fun stuff like snails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser3121 Posted March 15, 2017 #220 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Take half as many clothes. Take more money than you think you will need. Spend $20 in the casino to remind yourself why you dont gamble. Join in a Lido game, join a line dance. Get up early and watch a sunrise. Find the "wind tunnel" door at the front of the ship and take silly pictures! (Our 1st cruise on the Paradise we spent probably 20 min every morning doing dumb stuff at those doors!) And HAVE FUN and TRY NEW THINGS! :cool: Great advice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sprint180 Posted March 15, 2017 #221 Share Posted March 15, 2017 YIKES!!!!!!! So they don't have signs when you get off with buses to know where you are going? Our trip last year we only did one excursion and it was in Labadee Haiti which was so small there was no cars or buses. All was walking distance and you followed the signs. This time around, we have excursions at every stop, we have kids (didn't bring them last year), AND all excursions include a bus ride.......now I'm worried! I'm sure this has been answered but I'm not reading all the posts. I have never felt "dumped" at a port. Never had a problem knowing where to go, just ask if you do. Someone will help you. I have 5 kids so I know how you feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sprint180 Posted March 15, 2017 #222 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Relax. Go and enjoy. The only thing you really need is ID - passport, paperwork, clothes and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted March 16, 2017 #223 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Bnorris10, thanks for your reply. At least I know about the banana split deal. :) Guess (not that I need it) if I find a desert that I really like, I may ask for MORE.:) It is hard to believe that we are leaving this SATURDAY. YEH!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted March 16, 2017 #224 Share Posted March 16, 2017 ...that I should grab a porter as soon as I have all my luggage - because the porters have their own customs lines and it's worth the $10 to fly through the chaos called disembarkation! This is not the case at all ports. It IS the case at PortMiami and (based on a post here) Port Canaveral, but it is NOT the case at Port Everglades. Your porter will be your constant companion during the 30-45 min. it takes to get through the Customs line. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonvine Posted March 16, 2017 #225 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I wish I would have taken less stuff. Sent from my HTC6535LVW using Forums mobile app I've never had this problem.:) I always wish I had taken more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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