kdickers Posted November 23, 2004 #301 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I too have found the "secret door". Makes for a romantic moment with your significant other. Met my husband on Carnival Celebration and this is where he kissed me for the very first time. Always a special spot for us! Where's the "secret door" on the Celebration??? I'd LOVE to find it!!;) Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel girl23 Posted November 23, 2004 #302 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Another tip for you ladies who want your hair, nails, etc. done for either or both formal nights. Go to the salon the day you board and make your appointment. The times fill up fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Luv Crusin Posted November 23, 2004 #303 Share Posted November 23, 2004 When I was on the Sensation 9/02, I had my acrylic nails filled. I think it cost 20.00 but when I checked out they told me I had to pay another 14.00!!! for the color.....I have NEVER had to pay for the color on land, isn't the part of the cost of a fill???? Lesson...make sure you know the total cost before you submit to any services by Steiner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlascheid Posted November 30, 2004 #304 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Bring an extension cord or a 3 pug adaptor...there is never an elecrical out let where you need it. Also, buy an 'over the door shoe organizer(avail. at Wal-mart for about $5) and hang it over the inside of the bathroom door....it's a great place to put all of your toiletries that would otherwise clutter up the minimal bathroom counter space. Good for holding many other things as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise on carnival Posted December 3, 2004 #305 Share Posted December 3, 2004 i would love to hear more tips. taking my first cruise in january on the inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litig8rij Posted December 8, 2004 #306 Share Posted December 8, 2004 i'm cruisin' in 2 weeks & methinks we need more hidden treasures...:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egsmom2002 Posted December 9, 2004 #307 Share Posted December 9, 2004 I am so glad I found this forum! All your tips are very helpful! Looking forward to our first cruise on Elation in May 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISADER Posted December 28, 2004 #308 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Other than the free deck of cards from the pursers desk, the casino hostess will give away used decks of the casino cards and dice sets. One catch...The cards have an edge punched and the dice have a hole in them. I'm guessing they want to make sure the players at the tables don't get confused as to which cards or dice to use. I had asked the pursers desk several times for a deck of cards and was told they were out. DW went to the pursers desk and came back with two decks. Go figure :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhaone Posted December 29, 2004 #309 Share Posted December 29, 2004 DH and I sail on Sunday, Can't Wait! I love this thread! Couple of questions if I may: 1. Is there refrig on Victory Upper Deck 8A staterooms? And what "class" is this ship considered? 2. Do you actually get to purchase the chair for $22? What if you want to buy it without "ratting someone out?" 3. We added tip in our pre paid trip, will I be charged more that the initial cost with the exception of drinks? Thanks, l bah dah dah dah dah, Im lovin it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyqueen Posted December 29, 2004 #310 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I always bring a 12 ft extension cord. Then it is always long enough to go from the plug into the bathroom. Most bathrooms dont have outlets. I bring the glade night light plug in. I will put that on it and leave it in the bathroom at night. Those rooms tend to be dark. Just that lil light keeps you from bruising a shin. And, it makes it smell nice. Also, the large lidded insulated cups are great to keep things cold. I love shrimp cocktail. They dont tell you - but - I told out waiter this and got 2 of them every night. I love this site. I have gotten a lot of tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnoyes Posted December 29, 2004 #311 Share Posted December 29, 2004 One of the first things I do is ask my room steward for the use of a bath robe during the cruise. These are usually standard in suites, but if you write your steward a note while you are out to dinner the first night (I always include a cash tip as well) there will be one (or two if requested) waiting for you no problem. This saves so much room in my luggage and is useful for the pool and also spa visits. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stress Posted December 29, 2004 #312 Share Posted December 29, 2004 If you are traveling from the colder areas of the country to a ship in the south, wear your bathing suit under your clothes. When you get on the ship your luggage will take a while and you can still enjoy the poolside in comfort. Or bring a carry-on bag with cloths to change into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted December 29, 2004 #313 Share Posted December 29, 2004 DH and I sail on Sunday, Can't Wait! I love this thread! Couple of questions if I may:1. Is there refrig on Victory Upper Deck 8A staterooms? And what "class" is this ship considered? 2. Do you actually get to purchase the chair for $22? What if you want to buy it without "ratting someone out?" 3. We added tip in our pre paid trip, will I be charged more that the initial cost with the exception of drinks? We had a 8A on the Victory and did NOT have a refrigerator. This ship is a Destiny/Triumph class ship. Purchase a chair?? Chairs are first come first serve- there is no purchasing of the chairs. if you lose your towel it will cost you $22.00 If your tips were prepaid you should have received vouchers in your documents--did you? You will not be charged more for your tips- you can check that out on your tv. If tips are added again go visit the Purseers desk and ask for them to be removed. IF you buy a drink--the gratuity will be added to the cost. If you buy a spa service--like a massage-- you need to add a tip. You will need to tip the cab driver that takes you to the pier/ tip the porter a buck a bag when he handles your luggage for the cruise. Youwill tip when ordering room service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylarKD Posted December 29, 2004 #314 Share Posted December 29, 2004 a few things...If you drink a lot, look into sending yourself drink coupons. They save 25-50 cents per drink (on most drinks) and that adds up if you drink a bit. On our last Carnival cruise, we spent $300 on drink coupons and had one left over. Last month on Princess, coupons aren't available and our bar bill was over $400. A couple of drinks at the pool, wine at dinner and a drink or two in the show room after dinner adds up to almost 100 drinks for 2 on a week long cruise. What are drink coupons, and how do you send them to yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanBill Posted December 29, 2004 #315 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Buy the drink coupons under the "gifts" section of www.carnival.com - send them to yourself. You'll need your booking # and cabin #. If your cabin is not know then you have to order over the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcone Posted January 15, 2005 #316 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Does anyone want to add anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryd Posted January 15, 2005 #317 Share Posted January 15, 2005 My best little known secret is to tip the cabin steward a little at the Beginning of the cruise. They tend to be very helpful after that. If you have a Soda Card, buy the carnival thermal mug in the gift shop. It hold more (Nearly the whole can). Next is a Packing secret. Bring extra hangers, and a multi socket extension cord. Also the Bunjee cord for the cabin slider if you have a balcony. If you have 2 shopping saver cards with a magnetic stripe, you should use them for the safe as they will be both the same and both of you can open and close the safe. Pryd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamhugh Posted January 17, 2005 #318 Share Posted January 17, 2005 My tip is for the photo gallery. On our first cruise, we wandered around for the first few days trying to locate all of our pictures. They move them around to make room for the new ones and you have to look each time. Someone recommended that we pull all of our pictures each day and stack them in a slot one behind the other. The workers usually won't move the whole stack, ao you can just look through them all at once at the end and only buy the good ones. And I don't know the link, but if you google search it, there is a website out there with releases from all the major cruiselines. You can take it along with any pics you buy and get copies made back at home. Tammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea_u_onboard Posted January 17, 2005 #319 Share Posted January 17, 2005 And I don't know the link, but if you google search it, there is a website out there with releases from all the major cruiselines. You can take it along with any pics you buy and get copies made back at home. You can also contact Carnival directly and they will send you a photo release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dschoultz Posted January 17, 2005 #320 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Remember most cell phones have alarm clocks built in you need not pack one if you are bringing your cell with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea_u_onboard Posted January 17, 2005 #321 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Remember most cell phones have alarm clocks built in you need not pack one if you are bringing your cell with you True - I used mine on the last cruise to set for times of activities I didn't want to miss - or so I would pick up my son on time from camp. But to be honest this next time I'm just going to take a watch with an alarm - they have cheap ones - cheaper then an alarm clock and much easier to carry around :D . My husband wsn't one the last cruise - but we always used his watch as an alarm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisha from Albuquerque Posted January 17, 2005 #322 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Wow...what a great thread! I've made a list of all the things I need to pack for our Carnival Miracle cruise on Feb. 13. Can't wait!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoinCruisin Posted January 17, 2005 #323 Share Posted January 17, 2005 My tip is for the photo gallery. On our first cruise, we wandered around for the first few days trying to locate all of our pictures. They move them around to make room for the new ones and you have to look each time. Someone recommended that we pull all of our pictures each day and stack them in a slot one behind the other. The workers usually won't move the whole stack, ao you can just look through them all at once at the end and only buy the good ones. And I don't know the link, but if you google search it, there is a website out there with releases from all the major cruiselines. You can take it along with any pics you buy and get copies made back at home. Tammy On our last pics, there was NO copyright.... amazed me, but we took them to have them copied and they knew to look.... but had to copy them as there was nothing on the back stating they could not reproduce or any sign of a copyright... not sure if this is something new, but our first ones did have something on them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarvel Posted January 17, 2005 #324 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Remember most cell phones have alarm clocks built in you need not pack one if you are bringing your cell with you if you do this, also make sure to set your cell phone to the current ship time, since we werent able to use the cell phones for calling, we didn't think about this and we were from the west coast sailing out of tampa and the alarm didn't go off and we almost missed our tour the first port day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunFunCruiser Posted January 17, 2005 #325 Share Posted January 17, 2005 I think it's kind of tacky that they charge you for a birthday cake when all the other food is included. Can you just ask for a regular dessert with a candle in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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