Live from the Carnival Glory, 8/21-28/22

[IslandHppy]

25 minutes ago, IslandHppy said:

 

The aft mast has been stowed.  Lots of activity up on deck ten aft- loungers put away.   Looks like feels like a medivac.   Reports someone was ill earlier.   We are half way ish between the Dry Tortugas and New Orleans.  This is reportedly #2 of the trip.

Cancelled.  Here is the paperwork for Sunday boo hoo.  Reports the back to back process will be modified for the 55 ish guests due to a Coast Guard drill.  

[2Shoes2Go]

HD told us that Customs will come onboard and clear us for b2b. Nice and easy❤️  Also, this captain arrives earlier than usual to port. But, customs probably not.

Edited August 27, 2022 by 2Shoes2Go

[pinklucky61]

Was on Glory in Feb. this year as a group of 9, going by myself next April.  Signed up for early seating, prefer a table to myself, saw a bunch empty in Feb. Fingers crossed as I'm a bit of an introvert.

Enjoying your take on things.

[IslandHppy]

1 hour ago, pinklucky61 said:

Was on Glory in Feb. this year as a group of 9, going by myself next April.  Signed up for early seating, prefer a table to myself, saw a bunch empty in Feb. Fingers crossed as I'm a bit of an introvert.

Enjoying your take on things.

Thanks.  I would not plan on a small early table.  Lots of seats at tables for 4/6/8.   It might vary by sailing.    Anytime Dining had more small tables and you can get in line for one on the app I think  I am not sure how to get to that dining room process wise.  

[IslandHppy]

So in the industry there is a term "cruise vacation" the idea is it would be a package of services (more than just a ride on a ship).

The two Carnival ships out of New Orleans really deliver great vacations.  

I like:

Well organized port and parking. 

These ships have lots of shady and sunny deck space and loungers - the final answer on chair hogs is to have so many chairs aboard they cannot hog them all.

Minimal lines for anything

Very little indoor smoke - the lines need to do more here - ours had umbrellas and chairs and food delivered to a roomy outdoor space - seriously - an outdoor smoking bar might work.

Yummy food - not anything I would send back

Safe and secure - the team was visible and were clearly hitting the weight room

Minimal Muzak - I hate piped in music - some lines -RCCL- it is literally impossible to avoid it

Crazy low prices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[IslandHppy]

A and B were just called for self departure at 7:08.  There is a term "under commit over deliver" but the USCG inspection is ahead today.  

 

Back to see Ifan.  He's got two more months.  

[IslandHppy]

Left the cabin at 740 ish.  In the car 8:01.  

Best of luck on the inspection.  

[MeganGC1983]

Thank you for all the info. Seems like you had a great time. Safe travels home. 

[IslandHppy]

2 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Thank you for all the info. Seems like you had a great time. Safe travels home. 

And I am grateful to your posts for the idea to go in the first place.