Transpacific Brisbane to Seattle April 13, 2023

[wastewateral]

We love games, and people. Not only will we have plenty of cards but also Mexican Train Dominoes. Also, if anyone is interested, I would like to see a Sunday worship time. Royal Caribbean puts it on some of their longer cruises, but I don't think Carnival does. Maybe we can organize one ourselves. We have plenty of upbeat songs to enjoy.

[kangforpres]

I got my cabin assignment! It's 4429, I was a GTY Balcony on a free casino offer. I called about upsells and was told everything is sold out except for Insides and OV's

 

-Paul

[kaykayozzie]

14 hours ago, wastewateral said:

We love games, and people. Not only will we have plenty of cards but also Mexican Train Dominoes. Also, if anyone is interested, I would like to see a Sunday worship time. Royal Caribbean puts it on some of their longer cruises, but I don't think Carnival does. Maybe we can organize one ourselves. We have plenty of upbeat songs to enjoy.

I'm a lay preacher so you do the music and I'll do the sermon. Kay

[kaykayozzie]

2 hours ago, kangforpres said:

I got my cabin assignment! It's 4429, I was a GTY Balcony on a free casino offer. I called about upsells and was told everything is sold out except for Insides and OV's

 

-Paul

Lucky you. I've been told I have to wait till 30 March. Maybe i'll be sharing with the crew! Kay

[kangforpres]

3 minutes ago, kaykayozzie said:

Lucky you. I've been told I have to wait till 30 March. Maybe i'll be sharing with the crew! Kay

I just called and they told me my cabin assignment, it wasn't on my cruise manager when I logged in

[pipparh63]

3 hours ago, kangforpres said:

I got my cabin assignment! It's 4429, I was a GTY Balcony on a free casino offer. I called about upsells and was told everything is sold out except for Insides and OV's

 

-Paul

Hello Paul,

 

I noted what you wrote above. Don't mean to be nosy, but have you checked your cabin on the deck plans?

I don't see a 4429 on Carnival or CruiseDeckPlans which I use mostly. Just in case you need to correct? Great on getting the free trip!   Are you in SoCal?

- Pippa

[kangforpres]

3 hours ago, pipparh63 said:

Hello Paul,

 

I noted what you wrote above. Don't mean to be nosy, but have you checked your cabin on the deck plans?

I don't see a 4429 on Carnival or CruiseDeckPlans which I use mostly. Just in case you need to correct? Great on getting the free trip!   Are you in SoCal?

- Pippa

Bay Area, check your luggage tags for a cabin assignment since boarding passes aren't ready yet. Yes I use CruiseDeckPlans website too

[kangforpres]

3 hours ago, pipparh63 said:

Hello Paul,

 

I noted what you wrote above. Don't mean to be nosy, but have you checked your cabin on the deck plans?

I don't see a 4429 on Carnival or CruiseDeckPlans which I use mostly. Just in case you need to correct? Great on getting the free trip!   Are you in SoCal?

- Pippa

 opps 4229

[pipparh63]

1 minute ago, kangforpres said:

 opps 4229

OK, I was just reading your other reply - it was a bit oblique!

[wastewateral]

6 hours ago, kaykayozzie said:

I'm a lay preacher so you do the music and I'll do the sermon. Kay

That sounds great! We'll have to get together to plan. We can ask for a location, maybe with a piano if someone that comes will play.

[kaykayozzie]

3 hours ago, pipparh63 said:

OK, I was just reading your other reply - it was a bit oblique!

 

3 hours ago, pipparh63 said:

OK, I was just reading your other reply - it was a bit oblique!

 

3 hours ago, pipparh63 said:

OK, I was just reading your other reply - it was a bit oblique!

I just found my cabin 4232. So i'm port , you are starboard.

[kaykayozzie]

23 hours ago, kaykayozzie said:

I'm a lay preacher so you do the music and I'll do the sermon. Kay

Our first Sunday is in Noumea. I am planning to attend Mass at Notre Dame du Pacifique if I can find out what time that is. I'm not Catholic but have found it to be the best way to look at a cathedral [ and hear the singing] Kay

[kangforpres]

Hi-  I just got a notice that a 24 RAT or 48PCR test is required for boarding regardless of vaccination status. I arrive in Brisbane on the 11th and will just get one there. Maybe a local can recommend a location I'm staying downtown.

 

Thanks, 

 

Paul

[pipparh63]

1 hour ago, kangforpres said:

Hi-  I just got a notice that a 24 RAT or 48PCR test is required for boarding regardless of vaccination status. I arrive in Brisbane on the 11th and will just get one there. Maybe a local can recommend a location I'm staying downtown.

 

Thanks, 

 

Paul

 

Hi,

This is what is on the Australia Carnival Have Fun. Be Safe page

TESTING

..........All guests aged two years and above, regardless of vaccination status, are required to take a self-administered Rapid-Antigen Test (RAT) within 24 hours of boarding or a PCR test within 48 hours prior to boarding. Evidence of a negative result is required to cruise. If you receive a positive result, you will not be able to travel and can contact our customer service team on 13 31 94.

Please note there may be voyages when mandatory onboard testing may be necessary. This is more likely to occur on longer voyages...............

Makes it a lot easier.......I plan to travel with a couple self-tests anyway.

Seems you just take a pic of it and add name/date............

 

- Pippa

[EngIceDave]

EMAIL I JUST GOT

 

 

GUEST ADVISORY – REMINDER SAILING PROTOCOLS & REQUIREMENTS  CARNIVAL LUMINOSA – 13 APRIL 2023   15 March 2023 Dear Carnival Luminosa Guest, We are looking forward to welcoming you aboard for your Carnival Journeys Transpacific cruise from Brisbane to Seattle. In preparation for this memorable voyage, we have a few reminders and updates. Admittedly, there is a lot to cover in this communication, but please read and follow these guidelines carefully to ensure a smooth start to your vacation.   COVID-19 VACCINATION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS  You will be sailing on a 22-day vaccinated voyage which requires guests, aged 12 years and older, to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, we strongly recommend that guests get a booster, if eligible.     All guests aged two years and above, regardless of vaccination status, are required to take a self-administered Rapid-Antigen Test (RAT) within 24 hours or a PCR test within 48 hours prior to boarding. Evidence of a negative result is required to cruise. If you receive a positive result, you will not be able to travel and can contact our customer service team at 13 31 94 (or 1-800-CARNIVAL if you are in the U.S.). Please note that a document of recovery is not applicable for this Transpacific cruise and ALL guests will be required to provide a negative test result.  Vaccine exemptions are required for guests, aged 12 years and older, with medical conditions preventing vaccination. Conditionally approved guests will need to present evidence of a medical need at time of check-in. If you, or a member of your party, meet the criteria for a vaccine exemption, you may apply here. Guests who do not follow these required vaccination and testing guidelines will not be able to sail and will not be provided a refund.   PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS All guests are required to carry a passport with validity of at least 6 months beyond the debarkation date for this cruise. To comply with immigration clearance requirements for some of the destinations on our itinerary, passports will be collected during embarkation and returned prior to arrival in Hawaii.    VISA REQUIREMENTS   Depending on your nationality, specific travel documentation may be required to enter the United States. Citizens of countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program must possess an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval to travel. ESTA applications may be submitted any time prior to travel and must be completed for each qualifying member of the travelling party. Applications may be submitted here.   Citizens from countries other than those who are eligible to travel under the Visa Waiver Program, must obtain a visa to enter the United States. Please visit the U.S. Department of State’s website here to determine your visa requirements for entry into the U.S. Alternatively, you may contact the nearest U.S. Embassy/Consulate or visit VisaCentral for more information.     Guests must also check specific travel documentation requirements by contacting the appropriate embassy or consulate for New Caledonia, Fiji, and French Polynesia.  While we will do our best to provide you with as much information as possible. Guests should always ensure that they are in compliance with all travel and documentation requirements for this cruise. Unfortunately, guests who do not have the required documentation will not be able to sail and no compensation will be provided.   MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE  To comply with destination requirements, all guests must present proof of medical travel insurance coverage for the duration of the voyage at time of check-in. The plan must include coverage for medical emergencies and carry no COVID-19 exclusions for cruise travel. Carnival’s Vacation Protection provides the required coverage for this voyage and eligible guests may purchase the plan up to 14 days prior to sailing (not counting embarkation day). ONBOARD PROTOCOLS We remain, as always, committed to the health and safety of our guests, crew, and the communities we serve. We will be sailing for 22 days, and it is our goal to minimize any possibility of COVID-19 transmission during the voyage, so everyone arrives in Seattle healthy and safe. For complete information on our protocols, please visit our Have Fun. Be Safe. page on Carnival.com.au. Masks are not required on board during the cruise. However, masks will be required during the entire embarkation and debarkation process in the home port. Additionally, we recommend guests wear masks in public indoor spaces, outdoors when in large congregate events where physical distancing cannot be maintained and on water shuttles. In addition, we reserve the right to recommend more specific mask guidelines during the cruise if we determine it will protect the public health of all on board. To allow proper management of any potential spread of the virus on board, it may be necessary to conduct mandatory COVID-19 self-testing at various intervals during the cruise. If necessary, self-tests will be provided on a complimentary basis. Carnival Luminosa’s team will keep you informed during the voyage, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. We will also be observing the following guidelines and protocols on board.  Once we enter international waters, our smoking policy will align with our U.S. cruise guidelines. This will allow actively playing guests to smoke in designated areas of the casino. Smoking in undesignated areas, including staterooms and balconies, and discharging any item overboard, is prohibited and will result in a $500 charge, per violation. This applies to all forms of smoking, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaporizers, electronic cigarettes, and marijuana.  For the duration of the voyage, the minimum age to consume alcohol will be 21 years. All transactions will be conducted in U.S. dollars, so kindly plan accordingly.  We encourage you to come prepared with U.S. currency (cash and/or credit) for your onboard incremental spending as our team will have a limited amount of U.S. dollars to facilitate currency exchange from Australian dollars (only).   Recommended gratuities will be applied at a rate of US$16 (standard staterooms) and US$18 (suites), per guest, per day. These amounts are automatically added to your onboard Sail & Sign® account as a convenience (unless pre-paid). However, while on board, you are free to adjust gratuities at your discretion. No adjustments will be made after the cruise. Our shipboard team members work hard to provide exceptional and friendly service, so we hope you will agree that this is well-deserved. This Transpacific voyage is promising to be a FUN and memorable one and our entire Carnival Luminosa team is looking forward to welcoming you on board!

Sincerely, Colleen Oliverio VP, Guest Services - Contact Centers

[EngIceDave]

1 hour ago, kangforpres said:

Hi-  I just got a notice that a 24 RAT or 48PCR test is required for boarding regardless of vaccination status. I arrive in Brisbane on the 11th and will just get one there. Maybe a local can recommend a location I'm staying downtown.

 

Thanks, 

 

Paul

 

I checked the ones we got free from the feds, they're called "Flowflex" and also available at CVS. Those are RAT (Rapid Antigen Tests), so we're just going to bring our own tests and back up tests.

[EngIceDave]

Found this page, learned a few new things

 

Carnival Luminosa (LM) Ship Features and Public Areas

Published 07/06/2022 11:42 AM   |    Updated 01/26/2023 01:04 PM

DECK 1

 

Guest Accommodations
Location: Deck 1 - forward/midship

 

 

Luminosa Theater
Location: Promenade Deck 1 - forward / Deck 2 – forward / Deck 3 - forward
Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Main Show Lounge
• Playlist Productions 
• Talks and seminars
• Audience participation games including Bingo ($) and Deal or No Deal ($)
• Dance classes

 

DECK 2

 

Luminosa Theater (2nd Level)
Location: Deck 1 - forward / Deck 2 – forward / Deck 3 - forward
 

 

Ocean Plaza and Plaza Bar
Location: Deck 2 - forward
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Multi-purpose lounge
• Audience participation games such as Trivia 
• Big screen TV's showing live sports events 
• Seating area
• Live music nightly and dance floor
• Beverage service ($)
   

Bonsai Sushi Express
Location: Deck 2 - forward
Hours: open for lunch (on sea days) and dinner until late

• A casual, grab-and-go sushi source at sea, featuring a mouthwatering array of sushi, sashimi, rolls and more — all made fresh and packed up for easy eating anywhere ($) 

 

 

Luminosa Casino and Bar
Location: Deck 2 - midship
Hours on sea days: slots open early morning to late / tables open late morning to late
Hours on port days: closed while the ship is in port; opens after the ship departs port until late

• Full casino and gaming ($)
• Beverage Service ($)

 

The Warehouse
Location: Deck 2 - midship
Hours: open 24 hours

• High tech video and arcade games ($)

 

 

Art Gallery
Loction: Deck 2 - forward
Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Art Gallery and Art Auction Program
• Large collection of art work on display
• Opportunity for guests to acquire original works of art at a great discount through art auctions ($)

 

 

Supernova Atrium 
Location: Deck 2 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Lobby entrance to the ship
• Lounge and bar
• Seating area
• Live music in afternoons and nightly
• Dance floor 
• Beverage service ($)

 

 

Carnival Adventures
Location: Deck 2 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Formerly, the Shore Excursion Desk: Provide information and purchase of shore excursions and golf excursions ($)
• Provide information on ports-of-call
• Provide information on our ships and itineraries and how to get the best deal on a future cruise (Future Cruise Vacation program $) 

 

 

Guest Services
Location: Deck 2 - midship
Hours: open 24 hours 

• Information Desk (formerly Purser's Information Desk)
• General information and inquiries
• Financial transactions
• Lost and found
• Information on ports-of-call and shore excursions
• Purchase of shore excursions ($)

 

 

Piano Bar 88
Location: Deck 2 - aft
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Piano music and piano fun (sing-a-longs, games)
• Beverage service ($)

 

Altair Nightclub
Location: Deck 2 - aft / Deck 3 - aft
Hours: 11:00pm - late 

• Our DJ's spin today’s hottest hits and yesterday’s retro jams from our expanded musical catalogs nightly
• Guests must be 18 years and older
• Beverage service ($)

 

Vela Restaurant  / Archipelago Annex
Location: Deck 2 - aft / Deck 3 - aft  

• Sit-down wait staff service
• Sea Days: open seating brunch: 8:30am-12;00pm (Deck 2)
• Port Days: open seating breakfast: 7:30am-9:30am; hours may vary due to port arrival (Deck 2)
• Sea Days: Tea Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm (Deck 2)
• Open nightly for dinner
  • Assigned dining: 6:00pm and 8:15pm (Deck 2)
  • ‘Your Time’ open seating: 5:45pm-9:30pm (Deck 3)
• Archipelago is used as a Restaurant Annex

 

 

DECK 3

 

Luminosa Theater (3rd Level)
Location: Deck 1 - forward / Deck 2 – forward / Deck 3 - forward
 

 

Limelight Lounge 
Location: Deck 5 - forward
Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Show Lounge
• Punchliner Comedy Club 
• Dance floor
• Live music
• Karaoke
• Talks and seminars
• Art auctions ($)
• Beverage service ($)

 

 

JaveBlue Café / Cherry on Top
Location: Deck 3 - forward
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• JavaBlue Cafe'
  • Cafe, featuring specialty coffees, cakes, cupcakes, cookies and pastries ($)
  • Order cakes for special occasions ($) 
• Candy and Celebrations Shop 
  • Bulk candies, confections and flowers ($)
  • Cherry on Top logo apparel for Ladies and kids ($)
  • Stateroom decoration packages ($)

 

 

The Fun Shops / Galleria Shops
Location: Deck 3 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App; closed while the ship is in port

• Shops featuring accessories, apparel, beauty and perfume, fine jewelry and watches, liquor and tobacco, gifts and sundries and Carnival logo items ($)

 

Circle "C"
Location: Deck 3 - midship
Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Teen Club for 12-14 Year Olds

 

 

The Library
Location: Deck 3 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• The Library features a wide selection of books and stock full of games 

 

 

 

Pixels Photo Gallery
Location: Deck 3 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Our friendly staff of photographers take candid and posed shots throughout the cruise, capturing many fun memorable moments; photos are displayed daily for purchase ($)
• The Photo Gallery offers a wide range of cameras, supplies and photo albums for purchase ($)
   

 

The Carnival Store
Location: Deck 3 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App; closed while the ship is in port

• Shop featuring Carnival logo souvenirs, apparel and gifts ($)

 

 

Dreams Studio
Location: Deck 3 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Our elite team of professional photographers offer an exclusive, custom photo shoot around the ship or in port; images are captured and edited to create a finished story book unique to the guest ($)

 

 

Alchemy Bar
Location: Deck 3 - aft
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Unique vintage-themed cocktail ‘pharmacy’
• Beverage service ($)

 

 

Altair Nightclub (2nd level)
Location: Deck 2 - aft / Deck 3 - aft

 

 

 

Vela Restaurant (2nd level)
Location: Deck 2 - aft / Deck 3 - aft  

 

 

DECK 4

 

Guest Accommodations
Location: Deck 4 - forward/midship/aft

 

 

DECK 5

 

Guest Accommodations
Location: Deck 5 - forward/midship/aft

 

 

DECK 6

 

Guest Accommodations
Location: Deck 6 - forward/midship/aft

 

 

DECK 7

 

Guest Accommodations
Location: Deck 7 - forward/midship/aft

 

 

DECK 8

 

Guest Accommodations
Location: Deck 8 - forward/midship/aft

 

 

The Bridge
Location: Deck 8 - forward
Hours: off-limits to Guests

• Control center of the ship

 

 

DECK 9

 

Cloud 9 Spa
Location: Deck 9 - forward / Deck 10 - forward

Fitness Center and Studio
Hours: 6:00am-10:00pm

• Fully equipped with Fitness equipment
• Scheduled fitness classes offered; specialty classes ($)
• Fitness and beauty seminars

Spa and Salon
Hours: 8:00am-10:00pm

• European-style treatments and services
• 2 saunas (men and women)
• 4 locker rooms (men and women)
• Treatment massage rooms ($)
• Thermal Suites ($) - complimentary for first two guests in Cloud 9 Spa accommodations
  • Dry Heat and Steam Chambers 
  • Hydrotherapy Pool 
• Hair and nail grooming for men and women ($)
• Medi-Spa and Acupuncture ($) 

 

 

Lido Pool Area
Location: Deck 9 - midship
Hours: Pool: 8:00am-10:00pm/ Hot Tub Spas: 8:00am-10:00pm, weather conditions permitting / hours subject to change

• Salt water pool 
• Hot Tub Spas (2)
• Retractable roof over the pool for inclement weather 

 

 

Carnival Seaside Theater / Dive-In Movies
Location: Deck 9 - midship
Hours: show times are listed in the HUB App

• LED Outdoor Screen
• A variety of programming,  including feature films, sporting events and concerts are showcased on the screen daily as well as a ‘Morning Show’ hosted by the Cruise Director.
• Dive-In Movies: During evening hours, settle in for a night at the cinema under the stars, from the comfort of your lounge chair or even the pool. 
• Beverage service, featuring drink specials and popcorn ($)

 

 
RedFrog Rum Bar
Location: Lido Deck 9 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Beverage Service, featuring Caribbean rum-based concoctions and Carnival’s signature private-label draught beer, ThirstyFrog Red ($)

 

 
Off the Grill
Location: Deck 9 - midship
Hours: open for lunch and early dinner

• Food service, featuring complimentary burgers and fries. 

 

 

Tacos & Burritos

Location: Deck 9 - midship

Hours: open for breakfast and lunch

• Food service, featuring complimentary burritos (breakfast burritos in the morning) and tacos with a variety of toppings, fillings and salsas.

 

Lido Marketplace
Location: Deck 9 - midship / aft 
Hours: open for breakfast / lunch / dinner / late night snacks
Available 24 Hours: coffee, hot tea, lemonade and unsweetened iced tea

Swirls: (11:00am-midnight) Self-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt
Self-Service Casual Lido Restaurant

• Breakfast Time: 7:00am-10:30am (hours may vary)
  • Hot and Cold Buffet and Specialty Stations: hot cereal and boxed cereal, eggs, omelet station, bacon and sausage, hash browns, pastries, bread, toast and bagels, yogurt and fresh fruit
• Lunch Time: 12:00pm-2:30pm (hours may vary)
  • Hot and Cold Buffet / Specialty Stations: pasta, stir-fry, carving station, an elaborate salad bar and a dessert station, including sugar-free selections 
• Dinner Time: 6:00pm-9:30pm | Late Night Snack: 11:30pm-1:00am
  • Hot and Cold Buffet: pasta, steak, prime rib, grilled chicken, specialty salads and desserts along with a daily Chef's Special.
  • Pizza Plus: late night snacks from the Pizzeria such as hoagies, lasagna, etc.
     

Carnival Deli
Location: Deck 9 - midship (inside Lido Restaurant)
Hours: open for lunch and dinner until 11:00pm

• Food Service, featuring complimentary deli sandwiches piled-high and favorite sides

 
Pizzeria del Capitano  
Location: Deck 9 - midship (inside Lido Restaurant)
Hours: open 9:00am-4:00am 

• Food Service, featuring complimentary, hand-tossed, thin-crusted pies made in a traditional pizza oven.

 

Chopsticks

Location: Deck 9 - midship (inside Lido Restaurant)

Hours: 12:00pm-2:30pm

• Food Service, featuring complimentary Asian selections

 

 

Seafood Corner

Location: Deck 9 - midship (inside Lido Restaurant)

Hours: open for lunch (on sea days)

• Food Service, featuring a taste of the ocean with a range of snacks and light meals ($)

 

 

Ol' Fashioned Barbeque

Location: Deck 9 - aft 

Hours: open for lunch (on sea days)

• Featuring classic barbecue favorites, sides and sauces

 

Serenity
Location:  Deck 9 – aft
Hours: 8:00am-10:00pm / Hot Tub Spa: 8:00am-12:00am, weather conditions permitting / hours are subject to change 

• Adult-Only, outdoor private relaxation area on both the starboard and portside with shaded sun loungers and luxurious chaise lounges.
• Guests must be 21 years or older
• Salt water pool 
• Hot Tub Spas (2)
• Piped in Music
• Bar for beverage service ($)  

 

DECK 10

 

Cloud 9 Spa (2nd level)
Location: Deck 9 - forward / Deck 10 - forward

 

 

Camp Ocean / Night Owls
Location: Deck 10 - forward

Marine-Themed Camp Program

• For children ages 2-11 years
• Seuss at Sea Program: special breakfast ($) and entertainment experiences for kids and family 

Night Owls

• Babysiting for infants and children ages 6 months to 11 years ($)
• Hours: 10:00pm-1:00am

 

Open Deck for relaxing

 

 

Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Location: Deck 10 - midship 
Hours: open for dinner  

• Reservations-recommended
• Reservations fee ($)
• Sit down wait staff service
• Bar for beverage service ($)

 

Open Deck for relaxing

 

 

Club O2
Location: Deck 10 - aft
Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Teen Club for 15-17 Year Olds

 

 

Sunset Bar

Location: Deck 10 - aft

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Bar service ($)

 

 

DECK 11

 

Open Deck for relaxing

 

 

Sports Activities
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Putting Green: Deck 10 - midship
• Jogging Track: Deck 11 - midship
• Basketball Court (Half Court): Deck 11 - aft

 

DECK 12

 

Open Deck for relaxing

 

 

FACILITIES

 

Laundry Service:
The Carnival Luminosa is not equipped with self-service washers, dryers nor ironing rooms. Valet Laundry Service is offered through the Stateroom Attendant.

 

 

Medical Center
Location: Deck A - forward (below Deck 1)
Hours: On Call 24/7 | Sea Days (9:00am-12:00pm, 3:00pm-6:00pm) | Port Days (8:00am-10:00am, 4:00pm-6:00pm)

• Equipped to treat minor non-emergency matters at a customary fee ($)
• The ship is staffed with one physician and three nurses.
• Equipment: defibrillators, external pacemakers, pulse oxymeters, thrombolytic therapy, electrocardiograph machine and lab equipment.

[BlessedAgain]

On 3/13/2023 at 3:46 AM, wastewateral said:

We love games, and people. Not only will we have plenty of cards but also Mexican Train Dominoes. Also, if anyone is interested, I would like to see a Sunday worship time. Royal Caribbean puts it on some of their longer cruises, but I don't think Carnival does. Maybe we can organize one ourselves. We have plenty of upbeat songs to enjoy.

We too would love a Sunday Worship!   We  are Fred and Diane  and also from Florida!  We booked this cruise a week before we headed for Hawaii on Feb 11years.  I have never been so ill prepared for such a major vacation!    We are flying to Sydney and taking the 10 day New Zealand cruise on the splendor.  I still have to book hotels, flight to Brisbane and all excursions...yikes!!

 

We too love cards, games and people and would love to meet you!  

[BlessedAgain]

10 hours ago, pipparh63 said:

 

Hi,

This is what is on the Australia Carnival Have Fun. Be Safe page

TESTING

..........All guests aged two years and above, regardless of vaccination status, are required to take a self-administered Rapid-Antigen Test (RAT) within 24 hours of boarding or a PCR test within 48 hours prior to boarding. Evidence of a negative result is required to cruise. If you receive a positive result, you will not be able to travel and can contact our customer service team on 13 31 94.

Please note there may be voyages when mandatory onboard testing may be necessary. This is more likely to occur on longer voyages...............

Makes it a lot easier.......I plan to travel with a couple self-tests anyway.

Seems you just take a pic of it and add name/date............

 

- Pippa

I spoke with a Carnival up sell agent today (for the purpose of upselllling our 10 day New Zealand Splendor prior to Luminosa) and she also said you can use a home test and snap a picture of the negative test with a paper with the date.  This will save us money on the 2 cruises to pay for the successful upsell call!  Lol

[EngIceDave]

2 hours ago, BlessedAgain said:

I still have to book hotels, flight to Brisbane and all excursions...yikes!!

Not sure if you saw earlier, I found decent flights to Australia out of Orlando 

Emirates can get you there in one stop in Dubai

MCO>DXB>BNE (Brisbane)

[kangforpres]

5 hours ago, BlessedAgain said:

I spoke with a Carnival up sell agent today (for the purpose of upselllling our 10 day New Zealand Splendor prior to Luminosa) and she also said you can use a home test and snap a picture of the negative test with a paper with the date.  This will save us money on the 2 cruises to pay for the successful upsell call!  Lol

taking a picture of a negative test result is so easy to fake, I can't believe this would pass as a "screening"

[kangforpres]

2 hours ago, EngIceDave said:

Not sure if you saw earlier, I found decent flights to Australia out of Orlando 

Emirates can get you there in one stop in Dubai

MCO>DXB>BNE (Brisbane)

Did you get a Premium Economy Seat? the new Emirates Premium Economy is suppose to be really nice?

[EngIceDave]

9 minutes ago, kangforpres said:

Did you get a Premium Economy Seat? the new Emirates Premium Economy is suppose to be really nice?

 

One leg we did, the other I got an exit row premium seat.

 

But I have also noticed a pretty empty flight, so I now have wife and I split a 4 seat section...it's a 3-4-3 configuration.

So, I have us in two premium seats, one apart, in a 4 seat section, allowing some space to lie down or whatever.

Once in the air, no one really cares what seat you sit in, as long as it's not theirs

[EngIceDave]

Let me rephrase that, we did "Preferred Seats"

Flights do not show a "Premium Economy" at all....either the 777 or the A380 we're on

 

Difference? No idea? Another name for same product on new aircraft?

[kangforpres]

the haven't put them in every cabin yet. 

https://onemileatatime.com/news/emirates-premium-economy-rollout/