Str8asitgets2

There is never a curfew on cruise ships, just treat it like a hotel. Come and go as you please. Happy Cruising!

I's a bit of a walk to the cell-phone lot.

The cell-phone lot is setup so passengers can call there ride when coming out of the terminal to queue them to drive around for pick-up. Just to clarify.

I'll likely get flamed for this but many I've seen onboard cruise ships who use scooters need them because of their size as they wouldn't fit in a regular wheelchair and if they did it wouldn't it be easy for others to move them around. This likely prevents them from being able to walk any distance but I've seen some large people with scooters being mobile enough to get off of them by themselves and walk short distances. This is what I suspect is the case with the scooters parked away from the accessible cabins.

My BIL died from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) but kept himself at a proper weight throughout his lifetime particularly the many years he lived with this condition. He never used a scooter and would only would used a wheelchair if he had to go a great distance not in a vehicle.

Your first sentence there was correct. My mother whom passed away from Multiple Sclerosis complications on Thanksgiving 2013 was a large woman. Had nothing at all to do with her diet, it was to do with all of the medications, especially the steroids she was on because of her disease. She enjoyed dozens of cruises because someone with very limited mobility, a cruise is a great vacation.

You really should be ashamed of yourself for making such a grandiose statement.

How would RCI know if anyone actually needed it or not? I bet there are rules governing asking about or disclosing someone's medical information. I've never been asked anything about my physical status except whether or not I was sick right before embarking.

 

I see people with little lap dogs on ships and I was told they can never ask if they are truly service dogs or not. They are not allowed to ask for proof.

 

If someone books this room wouldn't they just have to assume that person needs the room?

 

That said, I also agree these should be left for people with real needs and not scooped up by people who just want a bigger room.

 

We got stuck in one once on a GTY booking. It was right under the buffet and we got woke up every day at 5:30a to the sound of rolling carts bumping over the door jams. The extra space was nice, but we are tall people and the sink was nearer the ground than us and the shower leaked all over the floor because there wasn't the same kind of water guard lip. Like everything else... there are pluses and minuses.

 

The worst thing was the feeling that someone else probably really needed the room. We didn't make the choice so we were not overwhelmed by that feeling, but we still would have been just as happy in another room.

 

Tom

When it comes to medical issues, the cruise line does have the right to ask you the nature of your medical issue requiring a H/C stateroom. Only ships that are registered in the U.S do not have that right.

I myself over the past 15 years have had to submit paperwork to the cruise line regarding why I needed a H/C stateroom. This was on RCI, NCL and Celebrity.

With the constant fog problems and other issues pertaining to this port, JMHO, but I dont know why cruiselines continue to sail from this port. Hope all get back to normal soon!....Happy Cruising!

They're too big and boxy, and the missing aft end just looks weird.

I find this amusing as Carnival was pretty much the inventor of the big and boxy ship back in the 80's....LOL.....Happy Cruising!

I would have to say the Explorer. She has been based out of NJ for going on 10 years now. She may sail the same 3 or 4 itineraries, but to get from NJ down to the Caribbean and back, that's a lot of sea days, and they are are all full throttle pretty much. Just my guess. :)

If you would enjoy a Carnival cruise then you will enjoy a Costa cruise. Very very few differences. Happy Cruising!

It will require better itineraries. And a stack that fits under the VNB.

 

New Yorkers want better than a Bahamas/Port Canaveral or a Halifax run. Bermuda would fit the bill.

 

But if the ship happens to be a new innovation, those of us that sail for the ship will be OVER THE MOON.

 

Carnival sorely lacks and needs a destination ship.

On the Explorer they need to kind haul when goimg under the VNB (

the ship rides lower in the water the faster it goes). Even then, the captain came in the PA and said they only have 6 meters of clearance.

So would definitely have to have a somewhat limited stack.

Anything but NCL.

On my end, anything but Carnival.

15 minutes. They can not stop to let you off.

Thank you very much for the information. Happy Cruising!

Glad to see someone has answered or at least given feedback on my question. The post entitled "Everything quantum!!!!!!" I figured I would get some sort of feedback. Did not want to start a new post, but apparently I have to.'

Does anyone have any information on how long the rides on Northstar will be?....I have height issues and claustrophobia, but am taking my elderly father on this cruise, and I know he wants me to join him dearly. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance :)