Pride - after drydock -- suite photos and casino smoking ?

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Does anyone have photos of the suites (any updates?) following the dry dock?

 

... and, what's the status of the casino with regard to smoking?

 

Tom

[nybumpkin]

Tom, we have an aft wrap suite on Deck 7 for next week out of Dover. I'll take photos. TBH, all I'm hoping for is an extra outlet or two.🙂

[TxTeach79]

Haven’t been in a suite, but on Pride now- lots of new machines in the casino (bar was removed), smoking seems to be the same, port side (by Skybox/Heroes entrance) is smoking, starboard non 

[Eli_6]

Unfortunately,  we aren't in a suite this time. Some new machines in casino but still super smokey. 

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

8 minutes ago, Eli_6 said:

Unfortunately,  we aren't in a suite this time. Some new machines in casino but still super smokey. 

Ugh... Thanks 👍

[MayorDrafty]

11 hours ago, Eli_6 said:

Unfortunately,  we aren't in a suite this time. Some new machines in casino but still super smokey. 

Here's how smokey it gets -- I was in cabin 1187 (pre-drydock) which is starboard side below the non-smoking part of the casino and could very clearly smell the smoke one night.  Someone must have been winning, too, as it was quite loud at that time.  Other than that one instance, I never heard any noise from the casino, though.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

On 6/3/2023 at 9:57 PM, nybumpkin said:

Tom, we have an aft wrap suite on Deck 7 for next week out of Dover. I'll take photos. TBH, all I'm hoping for is an extra outlet or two.🙂

 

EXCELLENT - thanks !

 

(safe travels)

 

Tom

[jimbo5544]

On 6/3/2023 at 9:57 PM, nybumpkin said:

Tom, we have an aft wrap suite on Deck 7 for next week out of Dover. I'll take photos. TBH, all I'm hoping for is an extra outlet or two.🙂

Ove to hear about your cruise, we are sailing on her next month out of Dover

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

40 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

Ove to hear about your cruise, we are sailing on her next month out of Dover

 

Are you using that one for your Milestone benefit sailing?

 

Tom

[jimbo5544]

2 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

 

Are you using that one for your Milestone benefit sailing?

 

Tom

Since we are in a “regular” balcony room….no.  We are using them on our Greenland Legend cruise in September.

[nybumpkin]

2 hours ago, jimbo5544 said:

Ove to hear about your cruise, we are sailing on her next month out of Dover

Jimbo, I'll try to do my review as quickly as I can (hopefully before July 4). We're not back in the States until the 30th - after Pride, we're spending a few days in southern England, making our way to Southampton to join the QM2 for a WB Transatlantic.

[jimbo5544]

15 minutes ago, nybumpkin said:

Jimbo, I'll try to do my review as quickly as I can (hopefully before July 4). We're not back in the States until the 30th - after Pride, we're spending a few days in southern England, making our way to Southampton to join the QM2 for a WB Transatlantic.

Excellent, been trying to get my better half to do a TA on the QM II, so far to no avail.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

On 6/8/2023 at 10:32 AM, nybumpkin said:

Jimbo, I'll try to do my review as quickly as I can (hopefully before July 4). We're not back in the States until the 30th - after Pride, we're spending a few days in southern England, making our way to Southampton to join the QM2 for a WB Transatlantic.

 

How's the suite look - any real updates to speak of?

 

Have a GREAT time !!

 

Tom

[shiner6]

Aft suite7298, enjoying very much! Fabulous balcony. I am spoiled for life. So quiet and the views are incredible. Tons of room and storage. Nice new tub in Bathroom. Plenty of hot water. Not one complaint.

[shiner6]

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

21 minutes ago, shiner6 said:

Aft suite7298, enjoying very much! Fabulous balcony. I am spoiled for life. So quiet and the views are incredible. Tons of room and storage. Nice new tub in Bathroom. Plenty of hot water. Not one complaint.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for the photos, much appreciated. Not much has changed in those rooms. By any chance, can you comment on the smoke levels in the casino?

 

(great scenery there)

 

Tom

[jimbo5544]

1 hour ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

 

Thanks for the photos, much appreciated. Not much has changed in those rooms. By any chance, can you comment on the smoke levels in the casino?

 

(great scenery there)

 

Tom

2 to 3 ft?😄

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

3 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

2 to 3 ft?😄

 

So, if you're within 2-3' from the floor, you'll be under the smoke !

[RoperDK]

We love the Spirit class Vista suites.  I guess they didn't redo much in the cabin.  They removed the jacuzzi tub and replaced it with a regular tub. I'm sure that makes for easier maintenance.  I am too "old" for a tub anymore, lol.  I would have preferred a nice upgraded shower.  You just can't beat the view from those aft cabins. 

[shiner6]

We were very pleased with our suite-This was the number 2 reason I chose this ship, number 1 was the itinerary. This was our first Carnival Cruise. I must say that the ship looked like it was in good shape and I had no reason to worry beforehand. The staff were all wonderful and the passengers were among the nicest I have ever met.  We are Foodies and have no complaints about the included food and dining options. We always found something to our liking. We did do the specialty Chef's table which was wonderful and totally worth the cost and Farenheit 555 which was ok, but we would not do it again. The service was impeccable--the steaks just mediocre.  We are not super picky and never waste food, so we enjoyed the meal, but wouldn't pay extra for it again.  We absolutely loved Guy's Burgers and would sail again, just to have one!

  This was our first time not doing the Drink package. I had a lot of anxiety about that decision, but it was unfounded. Europe allows you to bring booze onboard.  Instead of sitting in a bar all day/ we relaxed on our balcony with our own drinks/ Priceless.  I did try the bar drinks in the casino--at $15 for a plain mixed drink, I found it just wasn't worth it to me anymore.  Besides, it takes a long time to find a server.  If you are a heavy drinker, then the Cheers package would be worth it.  To me, it just depends on your personal preferences. All in all, Carnival exceeded my expectations-especially in the employees-all were so nice!

[jimbo5544]

On 6/14/2023 at 11:54 AM, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

 

So, if you're within 2-3' from the floor, you'll be under the smoke !

Seen it several times, hard to reach up and place the bets tho….

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

13 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

Seen it several times, hard to reach up and place the bets tho….

 

Well, if it's roulette, it doesn't matter anyway - just chunk some chips up in that general direction  😉 

 

Tom

[jimbo5544]

4 hours ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

 

Well, if it's roulette, it doesn't matter anyway - just chunk some chips up in that general direction  😉 

 

Tom

Might even work better

 

 

[pvpollock]

Any info about table minimums in the casino?  I prefer blackjack and craps.  Also, July 9th on the Pride will be my first Carnival cruise and we're going because it was "free" through a casino offer.  They cited "free drinks in the casino" and $100 credit, is there a casino bar?  Hoping to grab a drink sometimes and slip off for a show/etc but that will be harder if its only service at machines and tables.  Thanks!

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

22 minutes ago, pvpollock said:

Any info about table minimums in the casino?  I prefer blackjack and craps.  Also, July 9th on the Pride will be my first Carnival cruise and we're going because it was "free" through a casino offer.  They cited "free drinks in the casino" and $100 credit, is there a casino bar?  Hoping to grab a drink sometimes and slip off for a show/etc but that will be harder if its only service at machines and tables.  Thanks!

 

Can't speak to the minimums, but the bar was removed from the casino, and the "free drinks" (unless it's "free drinks everywhere") are only for active players.

 

Tom