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You have some great questions. I’ll do my best here. I can’t comment on Hawaii, because they are part of the United States. I’ve never had a client travel there. However, I do know that immunizations absolutely must be up-to-date. Also, not every state requires a dog license, however, everybody must have a rabies shot. Proof of that can be gotten from the veterinarian. I am not sure if the cruise line actually requires the medical records however it would be silly not to ask for a rabies certificate at the very least. If the animal has fleas, that would need to be addressed immediately. Responsible service dog owners keep their dogs impeccably clean. Biting is a different issue. I would hope that the dog has been trained not to do such a thing. However, accidents can and do happen. If the trainer is recognized the DOJ, if the dog were to bite someone the DOJ will cover that as far as a lawsuit for injury being filed against the handler. Of course, things are different outside of the USA. Taking a service animal on a cruise That visits multiple countries can be a regular pain in the rear end. Handlers need to get in touch with each Embassy for each country and ask for approval to bring their animal into the country. I hope this helps! Happy cruising! Edit….sorry, the ADA is a law, not a government agency.

I was on this cruise. The ladies with the dogs were total frauds. When I asked questions, because I am a service dog trainer, over two days, I got 2 different answers from the lady pictured on what service does/do the dog(s) perform. How do the dg(s) alert to your condition? Totally made up answers were given, on the fly. Staff was alerted, although not by myself, and later in the cruise, the dogs were not seen anymore.

Hi! Ive trained SDs for many years. As far as seizures go, yes, a seizure alert dog is possible however not very reliable in detection. Dogs are trained in service to take care of the person afterwards, for instance getting help for the person, or providing a place for the person to put their head rather than hitting it on the floor.

Hi, yes I can answer your question. A person, for example, with a panic disorder, will begin to “accelerate” before the actual panic attack begins. The dog will smell a change in hormones, and alert the handler that they need to take medication, if so prescribed. Another example is dogs are attuned to routine. The dog will notice if someone has not taken medications for their illness. I hope this helps

As a service dog trainer of many years, service dogs do NOT ride in strollers. Absolutely dogs provide many services, none of which are done for a stroller. Teeny dogs can be service dogs in a few capacities, NOT working from a stroller. These owners disgust me.

Agreed, but the smokers sure keep those bartenders running….😅❤️ and they were awesome!

You’re welcome!

We cruised 12-21-2023 1-7-2024, the circle loop Hawaii from San Diego and back. On the K-dam, there was designated smoking on the starboard side, aft, by the Seaview Pool. The bartenders were outstanding. Look for Ronnie. Nice guy and a great attitude. There are sofas and chairs to sit on, along with regular tables. The area has plenty of room. As a smoker even I was bothered by the smoke wafting into the indoor area of the aft deck. The casino was a mess by the slot machines, especially on sea days. Full ashtrays everywhere in that area. The smell of the smoke was wafting down to the other deck. I was in the casino all of 20 minutes. That was too much for me even as a smoker. Ban indoor smoking! I never noticed anyone smoking on the balconies, we were aft on deck 8, port side. Just sharing my experience. Happy cruising all! IMG_6070.mov

From a smoker, I’m so sorry you experienced this behavior. We aren’t all like this!

I’m a smoker…but balcony smoking scares the hell out of me! I used to cheat to be honest, but after my son’s house burned down, it freaks me out. Why people can’t go to the smoking areas is way above my pay grade. I purposely book a cabin close to the designated area, as I’m partially disabled. If I can get there, anybody can.

Thank you!

Thank you for all your help!

Hi I haven’t sailed carnival since the 1990s, and am wondering how to purchase the Cheers package. It doesn’t show on the Carnival website. Thank you!

I loved it! I thought it was absolutely worth it. Plenty of room, never crowded and enough heated loungers to go around.