Leaving in 2 weeks, a few questions

[MrsGrohl]

We will be sailing on the Sunrise in 2 week. While this isn't our first cruise it seems a lot has changed since we last cruised (4 years ago) so I'm full of somewhat silly questions.

 

1. We plan on using the Hub app (which wasn't available on our last cruise) to keep in touch with our kids. Does it drain the phone batter quickly? If so, are we allowed to bring external battery chargers on the ship?

2. Can we bring a water-pick (I didn't see this on the list of prohibited items)

3. Self service laundry - is this cashless now or will I need quarters? also if anyone has sailed on the Sunrise, do you know where the laundry rooms are located I couldn't find them on the deck plan map.

4. I read on Carnival's website about deck parties, on certain sailings they have an 80's theme party. How do I find out ahead of time if that will be on our sailing? I don't want to pack my 80's outfit if i'm not going to need it.

5. Can my boys (17 & 14) go into the Red Frog Pub with us?

 

Thank you in advance for any and all help.

[thenexus2k]

1) hub app doesn't seem to drain the battery any more quickly that any other app. It does work well for keeping track of party members, but be aware that sometimes responses can be delayed. I have brought battery packs on without an issue.

 

3) last ship I was on, the laundry operated using you S&S card (including buying detergent)

 

Edited August 13, 2019 by thenexus2k

[MrsGrohl]

8 minutes ago, thenexus2k said:

1) hub app doesn't seem to drain the battery any more quickly that any other app. It does work well for keeping track of party members, but be aware that sometimes responses can be delayed. I have brought battery packs on without an issue.

 

3) last ship I was on, the laundry operated using you S&S card (including buying detergent)

 

Thank you so much!!!
As for the app, we really only need to be able to tell our boys where to meet up with us, so the delay isn't a big deal. They are pretty responsible for teenage boys.

[Joe817]

1. The Hub App is great. Like posted above, it doesn't drain the battery any more than any other app.

2. As it is not prohibited, you probably can bring it on board. BUT.....I don't remember seeing any A/C outlets in the bathroom on the cruise I just came off of. They are all in the sleeping quarters and using it in there would get awfully messy...unless it's battery operated. 

5. Yes minors are allowed in there as per Carnival website:

 

7. RedFrog Pub

Sit back and soak up the Key West vibe in the RedFrog Pub. Enjoy Caribbean snacks to go along with your ThirstyFrog Red, the pub’s own private-label brew. Or choose from a full menu of domestic, international and craft beers. Bring your buddies or your kids and challenge them to a game of foosball or shuffleboard.

Great for: Pub-Style; Family-Friendly

 

[Barsnikel]

We take a travel water pick with us.  The electrical outlet in the bathroom (which is designed for shavers, and has limited current output) seems to work just fine.  The outlet is high (above the shelves) but our cord reaches it fine.

[Organized Chaos]

1 hour ago, MrsGrohl said:

We will be sailing on the Sunrise in 2 week. While this isn't our first cruise it seems a lot has changed since we last cruised (4 years ago) so I'm full of somewhat silly questions.

 

1. We plan on using the Hub app (which wasn't available on our last cruise) to keep in touch with our kids. Does it drain the phone batter quickly? If so, are we allowed to bring external battery chargers on the ship?

2. Can we bring a water-pick (I didn't see this on the list of prohibited items)

3. Self service laundry - is this cashless now or will I need quarters? also if anyone has sailed on the Sunrise, do you know where the laundry rooms are located I couldn't find them on the deck plan map.

4. I read on Carnival's website about deck parties, on certain sailings they have an 80's theme party. How do I find out ahead of time if that will be on our sailing? I don't want to pack my 80's outfit if i'm not going to need it.

5. Can my boys (17 & 14) go into the Red Frog Pub with us?

 

Thank you in advance for any and all help.

 

1) Additionally, the Hub app is free to download and use most of it's features. You don't need to buy one of the onboard internet plans to use the Hub app at all. But be aware that to use the chat feature to message one another, that costs $5 per device (for the whole cruise). To use Hub chat, it's said it works best if you leave the app running, don't close it. As someone mentioned, messages are delayed sometimes, but if you close the app, the recipient won't get the message until they open it again. I've also heard conflicting info. about whether or not it alerts you with a sound when you receive a message. Some say it doesn't, that you have to continually check it for new messages, but I've seen others say they do get audio alerts when a new one comes in.

 

2) I have seen multiple people on this forum say they've taken their water pick.

 

3) Since the Sunrise is a newly refitted ship, I have to assume that the laundry rooms work with S&S cards. For the ones I've used, there's a panel on the wall to swipe your card and you punch in the number of the machine you want to use. You can also buy detergent with your S&S.

 

4) Carnival doesn't specify which ships have the 80's party. You can try to find someone on here who has sailed the Sunrise recently and ask them. You can do a search for Sunrise threads. Their website says the 80's party is featured on cruises 6 days and longer. On shorter cruises, it may be the only party or it might be substituted with the Mega Deck party. https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3895/~/deck-parties

[MrsGrohl]

1 hour ago, Joe817 said:

1. The Hub App is great. Like posted above, it doesn't drain the battery any more than any other app.

2. As it is not prohibited, you probably can bring it on board. BUT.....I don't remember seeing any A/C outlets in the bathroom on the cruise I just came off of. They are all in the sleeping quarters and using it in there would get awfully messy...unless it's battery operated. 

5. Yes minors are allowed in there as per Carnival website:

 

7. RedFrog Pub

Sit back and soak up the Key West vibe in the RedFrog Pub. Enjoy Caribbean snacks to go along with your ThirstyFrog Red, the pub’s own private-label brew. Or choose from a full menu of domestic, international and craft beers. Bring your buddies or your kids and challenge them to a game of foosball or shuffleboard.

Great for: Pub-Style; Family-Friendly

 

Thank you so much!!! This looks like a fun place, I think we could actually enjoy together.

 

34 minutes ago, Barsnikel said:

We take a travel water pick with us.  The electrical outlet in the bathroom (which is designed for shavers, and has limited current output) seems to work just fine.  The outlet is high (above the shelves) but our cord reaches it fine.

Thank you!! I think I'm going to leave it at home. My kids use it because it's easier than flossing with braces, but I see it being more of a problem and a mess I'll have to clean. they will have to suck it up and floss the old fashioned way.

 

19 minutes ago, Organized Chaos said:

 

1) Additionally, the Hub app is free to download and use most of it's features. You don't need to buy one of the onboard internet plans to use the Hub app at all. But be aware that to use the chat feature to message one another, that costs $5 per device (for the whole cruise). To use Hub chat, it's said it works best if you leave the app running, don't close it. As someone mentioned, messages are delayed sometimes, but if you close the app, the recipient won't get the message until they open it again. I've also heard conflicting info. about whether or not it alerts you with a sound when you receive a message. Some say it doesn't, that you have to continually check it for new messages, but I've seen others say they do get audio alerts when a new one comes in.

 

2) I have seen multiple people on this forum say they've taken their water pick.

 

3) Since the Sunrise is a newly refitted ship, I have to assume that the laundry rooms work with S&S cards. For the ones I've used, there's a panel on the wall to swipe your card and you punch in the number of the machine you want to use. You can also buy detergent with your S&S.

 

4) Carnival doesn't specify which ships have the 80's party. You can try to find someone on here who has sailed the Sunrise recently and ask them. You can do a search for Sunrise threads. Their website says the 80's party is featured on cruises 6 days and longer. On shorter cruises, it may be the only party or it might be substituted with the Mega Deck party. https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3895/~/deck-parties

Thank you so much!!! Since we are on an 8 day cruise I'm hoping we get the 80's party. I'm going to search the Sunrise boards.

 

You have all be very helpful, thank you!!!!!

[kingston13]

Hi there. I got off the Sunrise last week and there was an 80s party.  CD Chris is awesome and make sure to go to his one man show.

 

I bought a rechargeable waterpik and use it in the shower.

[Green4me]

You can certainly bring chargers on the cruise for cameras , phone batteries etc. 

 

Have a great cruise

[MrsGrohl]

54 minutes ago, kingston13 said:

Hi there. I got off the Sunrise last week and there was an 80s party.  CD Chris is awesome and make sure to go to his one man show.

 

I bought a rechargeable waterpik and use it in the shower.

Thank you SO much!!! Now I'm super excited for the 80's party (i'm such a nerd ) as is my 17 year old son (he's a super nerd lol).

 

29 minutes ago, Green4me said:

You can certainly bring chargers on the cruise for cameras , phone batteries etc. 

 

Have a great cruise

Thank you so much!

[tandemcruzr]

Regarding where the self serve laundry rooms are, go the this link:

https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/Carnival-Sunrise

 

Find cabin 2365 and you will see the laundry room across the hall. You can check other decks to see where the closest room is to your cabin. 🙂

 

Edited August 13, 2019 by tandemcruzr
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[MrsGrohl]

16 minutes ago, tandemcruzr said:

Regarding where the self serve laundry rooms are, go the this link:

https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/Carnival-Sunrise

 

Find cabin 2365 and you will see the laundry room across the hall. You can check other decks to see where the closest room is to your cabin. 🙂

 

This was super helpful!!! Thank you so much!!

[Pattywac]

I brought my rechargeable water pic w/o any problems 

[PhillyFan33579]

1 hour ago, MrsGrohl said:

Thank you SO much!!! Now I'm super excited for the 80's party (i'm such a nerd ) as is my 17 year old son (he's a super nerd lol).

 

Thank you so much!

 

Why does that make you a nerd?  I grew up in the 70s and 80s and still love that era. 80% of the music I listen to is from those decades. I never miss an 80s party on a Carnival cruise. I don’t consider the 100s of people who attend this event to be nerds.  

[MrsGrohl]

1 hour ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

 

Why does that make you a nerd?  I grew up in the 70s and 80s and still love that era. 80% of the music I listen to is from those decades. I never miss an 80s party on a Carnival cruise. I don’t consider the 100s of people who attend this event to be nerds.  

I grew up in the 70' & 80's too, and I LOVE it as well. I just meant I was a nerd for being so excited over something so trivial as a theme party. I didn't mean to be offensive, I apologize.

[tandemcruzr]

3 hours ago, MrsGrohl said:

This was super helpful!!! Thank you so much!!

You're quite welcome. Enjoy your cruise.

[Organized Chaos]

3 hours ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

Why does that make you a nerd?  I grew up in the 70s and 80s and still love that era. 80% of the music I listen to is from those decades. I never miss an 80s party on a Carnival cruise. I don’t consider the 100s of people who attend this event to be nerds.  

 

As far as I'm concerned, the 80's gave rise to the greatest music, movies, TV shows, cartoons (including Sat. morning cartoons), and toys of all time.

 

1 hour ago, MrsGrohl said:

I grew up in the 70' & 80's too, and I LOVE it as well. I just meant I was a nerd for being so excited over something so trivial as a theme party. I didn't mean to be offensive, I apologize.

 

I don't think being excited over a particular cruise activity makes you a nerd, it makes you fun. But for what it's worth, I'm a proud nerd! Back then, it wasn't cool to be a nerd, but as Popeye always said, "I am what I am."