simplelife

Underwear and socks, T shirts and cotton shorts, pajamas.

Great location for both exploring the city and accessing the port,

Though you cannot get a non-refundable deposit credited back to you, you usually can have it applied to a different Itinerary.

Carnival used to enforce the policy that diners would not be seated more than 15 minutes past the set time. On two nights during our recent 5 day cruise, a couple was seated a full 30 minutes late and our servers had to scramble to serve them.

Early June works well too; many schools are still in session then too,

Port means left when facing forward (as opposed to starboard on the right).

Yes to all. You can also use it to chat with anyone on the ship who has activated the chat app {$5 for whole cruise). You will make your dining reservations with it and schedule your debarkation time. You can review your S & S account in real time as well as your casino account.

To me it's not worth the upcharge.

We go to our muster station as soon as we board. We never waited in line since the new program was instituted. If several people get there at once, they do the demonstration for the group, scan your cards, and you are free to go.

The cakes look better than they taste

We are platinum this cruise and embark in 3 days, but have not received an e-mail

Turning Platinum on our Elation cruise which embarks in 3 days.

We had a similar experience on our recent Paradise cruise, The piano bar just became another karaoke venue,

Brind a solid air freshener