Butterbean1000

I'm surprised I thought all the new ships had them.

Even better.

Other than getting a Fun Ship when we board, I go for the more simple, traditional drinks. My go to is a dirty martini from Alchemy. The bartenders there are so talented . You can tell them what you like or don't like and they'll make you a delicious drink.

I love Fun Ships. It's a cruise tradition to get one as so as we board, but they are super sweet. Adding club soda is genius! Thanks!

Good review. I haven't cruise on an Excel ship. I was under the impression the MG had the smart elevators. Did that not help with the scooters? I cruised once while having to used a non motorized knee scooter. Being on the other side, I can say some people were very rude at the elevators doing everything they could do to get ahead of me. I guess there is a lack of civility with both mobile and non mobile people.

The hubs and I will be celebrating an anniversary on our upcoming cruise. The Carnival website asks you if you will be celebrating anything on the cruise and what day will you like to celebrate it. I don't think you can expect the crew to know your birthday and when you would like for it to be acknowledged.

I am so enjoying your review. I know what its like having to get patted down. I have hardware in my back. Sometimes the alarms go off, sometimes not. When they "wand" me, I show them the spot on my back, it goes off and I'm then I'm good to go.

I love seas days. The ship does a good job with activities. I like the down time. I also like staying on the ship on some port days.

You're off to a great start, looking forward to the rest.

Maybe the blue card had FTTF.

I'm a stout/porter girl. I'm anxious to try the Moo Hoo.

We Had similar issues a few months back. We ended up calling Carnival and she stated they were having issues with using gift cards on line. She was able to apply them for us.

Gifts, many spa treatments, cheers

I totally agree about the thalassotherapy pool. The Dream class has the best.

We bought a thermal pass a few cruise ago. It is unlimited access. Since then, we book spa balconies. We're thermal spa junkies. Obviously we think it's worth. We never really find it too busy or crowded. You'll usually find us in the thalassotherapy pool.