Carnival Secrets they usually don't tell you about

[sea_u_onboard]

Not sure if this one has been brought up - and this thread has gotten so long - and quite frankly I can be lazy at times - with that being said............

 

On the Conquest class ships (not sure about other classes) the couch has drawers built in underneath. We didn't notice them until the second to the last day. They would have been great for shoes and toys.

[lucyjohnz]

On formal nights, I always dress up for early dinner then change back to regular clothes afterwards. We've taken a couple of Celebrity cruises and while it's never happened to me, I've heard of many people being told they should stay in their formal clothes for the shows, etc. I don't know if they were also told the same thing about bars or the casino or such. Sounds like a pretty silly policy to me.

[phlydude]

So are they going to tell all the people who opted not to eat in the dining room and instead went to the buffet to dress up for the shows and casinos???

 

Agreed, silly policy!

[lucyjohnz]

I think ship personnel more chided people than actually forbade them to enter. And, I know for sure they said something to the people going to shows. I'm sorry but I'm not into wearing heels and hose for 6 hours - I'm gonna get comfortable!

 

I've never heard of anyone doing this on other mass market cruise lines (Carnival, RCI, Princess, Norwegian). But, then, they may do it on the top-end lines - who knows - I don't hang out on those boards but I have hung out on the other boards.

 

I will tell you this, this Carnival board is the friendliest board I've been on - Celebrity tends to bad-mouth everyone, RCI does it less but still does it and so does the Norwegian board. And, this board tends to have the most activity so it's officially my favorite.

[oceantravel]

We always book a quad and to save on showering time, two of us go and shower in the spa. Really saves a lot of time and there always seems to be showers available in the spa.

[sea_u_onboard]

Lots of people choose not to attend the dining room on Formal night - but opt to eat on the Lido deck. So to expect everyone to go to shows in their best duds relly is unreasonable. Personally I like to dress up for dinner - but when I leave the dining room I head right back to the cabin and get comfortable.

[dschoultz]

good info

[parmus]

This has become both a tip board and a secrets board, and I think that's great! Bring ziplocks to put your swimsuits in for travelling home. Then you don't have to worry about them drying out before you leave!

[emelvee]

I'm a first-time cruiser, going on Elation from Galveston 4/17/05. Traveling with my wife (we're both 39) and daughter (4). Anyone have thoughts on kids activities onboard?

[suzyaz]

 

Best to get a lanyard from the casino cashier, and they will also punch the hole in it. [much shorter line than at the Purser's desk] You can also join Ocean Players Club at the cashiers cage. [no charge]

 

I bet if you go gambling, you know "Gold Strike" or "The Grand".....the cards that you use to keep up with your gambling and the perks they give - a lot of the gambling places give you a lanyard type to hold the card on....that would work great for the s&s cards.:o

[moose_1976]

there is not a Deli on every ship. But if there is one .. try the rubin it is the best...

[steph]

very useful information THANKS!!!!

[akmart]

Is there a deli on Ecstasy?

[MyImagination]

Is there a deli on Ecstasy?

 

No, but there is a grill.

[dolphindebrn]

I was reading one of the posts here about the Cruise Critic logs on the ships. Anyone know where the one on Conquest is located?

 

As for tea time on Conquest-is that non-smoking? What about piano and karoake times-non-smoking or not?

 

Thanks,

Debi

 

Carnival Paradise x3

Carnival Fantasy

[kris12]

you can order room service sandwiches to take on excursions with you, just take some ziplock baggies with you. This is especially helpful if you have a delicate tummy or picky kids.

[dolphindebrn]

I read in a post about needing a bungee cord for cabin slider in balcony room. I've booked my first balcony room on Conquest for 5/1/05-what is a cabin slider?

Any know if Conquest bathrooms have an electrical outlet?

 

Thanks, Debi

5/1/05 Conquest cruise

[SoCalCruiseguy]

The Conquest doesn't have "sliders" on their balconys, the (heavy glass) door opens out. If you bring a standard bungy cord about 2 feet long, you can hook one end to the door handle and another to the balcony divider and keep the door open. Great sleeping with the sea air and sound of the waves.

 

Kids- Camp Carnival will have lots they can do and more

 

Don't forget the power strip and extension cord, only one outlet in each cabin.

 

There is a mini-refrig in every room as well. Have the cabin steward clean it out so you can put your beer in it.

 

If you eat at the late dining there's a good chance you won't be able to see all of the shows.

 

The Conquest also has/had people hawking the Carnival Vacation Club pretty hard. Sit through a 10-15 minute presentation, look a bit attentive and get a free 2-1 airline coupon (buy 1 for $350-Companion flies free) as a reward! Get on the list early as it fills up once folks catch on.

 

George

[AIMS312]

SoCalCruiseguy, can you give me any more info on the Carnival Club thing?

Where and when can I sign up for the presentation? Do you know anything about the airline tickets?

TIA

[rdrseller]

A quick hint about buying pictures. The ships tell you that they will not scan for reproduction, but they will. I don't even have that great of a scanner and the pictures I purchased came out great. So, buy one really good one and make copies to give to friends and family if you want to share.

[phlydude]

Yeah, they scan great and then you can save them as a .jpg on a CD and go to your favorite store that does digital prints. Perfect for providing that pic to family members.

[davesgirl]

Wow! I have finished reading all the posts in this thread, great tips! I will be sailing May 7, 2005 / Glory / Western Caribbean. This will be my sixth cruise (all Carnival), and I can't believe how much I didn't know. Thank you to all who shared. I wish I had some new tid-bit of my own, but everything was covered. All I can add is: may your cruise be all you expect it to be! Enjoy yourself. Let the staff do what they are trained to do: pamper you. You'll have the time of your life!

[JesterPlaying]

Just a note for bungee cord users. On the Spirit class if your door is open your air conditioner will shut off. Not sure if its the same for all ships.

[phlydude]

I have heard of people using a magnet to trick the sensor on the door to allow the A/C to run while the door is open...

[Mask]

Check the Capers ... towards the end of the week the Internet use is cheaper.