Lidolounger

Thank you, will check it out.

It's been awhile since we've sailed out of NOLA. Where do you recommend we stay? Looking for clean, reasonable ( not cheapest, but good value) for a night prior to our cruise. What area do you recommend?

I emailed my info to Carnival last week. Received confirmation in under an hour.

Platinum sailer with 40 days needed to reach Diamond. Laundry perk is OK for t-shirts, sweats, socks etc. A bottle of water, again ok, but in no way does that encourage me to continue booking The one time Diamond gift of luggage tags is nice. What would really catch my attention? Ability to have immediate access to my cabin (like before) Free specialty dinner Free low tier wi-fi with ability to upgrade Cabin cleaned twice daily (like before) Gifts brought to my cabin vs the current treasure hunt and having to call for the choc strawberries Meaningful plat/Diamond parties Perhaps a short comedy show, True interaction with crew...officer panel etc Priority tenders both leaving the ship and returning

Galveston

Staying at Coutyard by .Marriott. driving to port and parking at the terminal How much time should we allow?

I just saw this in my cruise manager too. Don't recall hearing anything from JH about this, but we were able to book it as well.

We considered it when onboard Celebration. Sailing Jubilee in Jan~ you talked me in to it!

Sailing the Jubilee in Jan. We're booked at the Courtyard...when do you sail?

Perfect advice, I second this!

"Machete and compass" best quote ever!

Platinum with Carnival, Elite with Princess. We sailed on the MSC Divina, which was our least favorite cruise. We expected a more European feel, and it was. Shows are more musical due to all the languages spoken. We missed the comedy and guest interaction shows. We found food to be very limited outside of the main DR. Balcony cabin was smaller and several maintenance issues IE a front of a drawer was laying next to the drawer, leaking toilet and a hole in the wall by the TV with wires hanging out (none of these were fixed during our cruise even after contacting cabin steward, guest services and maintenance) On the plus side, the ship was beautiful and loved how drink stations and bars were adjacent to all food areas. Would we seek out another MSC? Probably not. If there was a great deal or itinerary, sure. Our preference remains Princess, that being said, we have 2 Carnival cruises booked.

Gonna hold you to it!

I'm coveting a lounger in the summer landing pool. What do ya think...4am?

Hmmm, taking off gratuities?