HillBilly Bob

On 11/27/2019 at 2:52 PM, Out of Iowa said:

I print the bagtags, fold as instructed then cover them in clear packing tape.  Use a hole punch to make a hole in the ends.  Then be sure to take a zip- (or cable-) tie to affix them to the suitcase the morning we cruise.

Exactly what we have done for years....since the tag is only needed to get your bag from the porters to your cabin....then they can be thrown away.   They serve no other purpose.  

Just as going to a great "land" location steakhouse, we like to dress.  

6 hours ago, Schoifmom said:

The sea day brunch is sit-down service in one of the MDRs. 

Sailing the Magic 02/29/20, and this is my first cruise with TWO consecutive sea days!!   The following Saturday is another sea day, which we love.  The Seaday Brunch is exceptional.  

1 hour ago, shof515 said:

 This is why i like book directly with Carnival and hate dealing with TA

You got that one right!!   I never would use a TA for a ship they most likely have never boarded.  

Make your Steakhouse reservation...you can ALWAYS CANCEL once aboard and move to another night.  I believe they are still offering a first night promotion in the steakhouse.  

19 hours ago, havanadaydreaming said:

What's your favorite dish in the MDR? 

I am adventurous when dining.   I have my server surprise me every night to avoid ordering the same old same old every meal.  

On 11/9/2019 at 1:17 PM, dwing18 said:

How can I select a 4J cabin on the Carnival website.

I can't seem to find them

Call your PVP....and they can find one for you.  

On 11/7/2019 at 12:19 PM, Jme4166 said:

... someone was able to make payments for the Cheers program.... 

Charge your drinking card?......put it on your S&S account when or after you board.  

52 minutes ago, crewsweeper said:

And if that was placed in your checked luggage at the port, it would most likely pass through the screening. 

Not necessarily.....I had six mini's packed in checked luggage and they were confiscated and returned to me at disembark.  

I am well aware that my response will not be well received....so FLAME away!   

If you NEED to cruise on credit with a loan....maybe you can't afford to go on vacation.  

Ask your cabin steward...they will handle it immediately.  

On 10/30/2019 at 6:54 PM, Tabatha1988 said:

 Value or Premium plan and it worked with the Ring security cameras

Just wondering what and how you could use that information in the middle of the ocean.....LOL

I have paid my CCL cruise in full.  Can I still pay CCL money to be applied to my account to have a credit balance when I arrive to board?  

Personally, I have found the AC keeps the room colder than their mini refrigerators!   LOL    We tipped our cabin steward on the first day and asked for ice.  He replaced our ice three times a day and never went without.   

On 10/18/2019 at 12:46 PM, Kentucky816 said:

 Our cabin steward has said they are no more on Carnival

Sign of the times I believe.   We just stayed in Washington DC hotel chain, and they have removed all of them from their rooms.  They have shower gel/shampoo dispensers inside the shower unit.   

19 hours ago, deadmoney said:

My cardiologist would smack me for even looking at all those options🙂

You WILL NOT be cursed to use your choice for the rest of your life.   I am guessing you are on vacation...splurge for the night!!  Besides...there probably is more salt on the carrots in the MDR anyways.  LOL    

3 minutes ago, sassy~one said:

Who are alternative services?

They keep your decks and hallways clean and tidy, ship maintenance, .i.e. HVAC and the staff that has to wash your towels, sheets, etc. to keep you smelling fresh!    

20 hours ago, Senvy797 said:

does anyone else tip their waiter/waitress or room's person nightly? 

I request YTD and the same table....or at least same section.  We tip our servers the FIRST night and they won't forget you throughout your cruise.  

On 10/9/2019 at 10:48 AM, pmatawan said:

Any advise on should I wait to book a balcony cabin to get a better price.

Best price...one to two years advance.  Check their schedules and book as soon as they post the rates.  

2 hours ago, mazsa said:

 and it has to be used in 6 months. 

You won a gift with conditions.   Sounds like you will have to meet their terms or forfeit.   Holiday, i.e. Christmas cruises probably have been sold out years in advance. 

5 hours ago, Eli_6 said:

Hour and a half???    I don't know if that is accurate or an exaggeration, but this has me concerned for my upcoming cruise. 

I would suspect more exaggeration rather than the rule.  When you board, be sure to state your request with the MDR podium staff.  They will go out of their way to fill your needs.  Have I waited?....one cruise was bad, i.e. up to 30 minutes but after a small complaint to the staff, we were surprised with chocolate covered strawberries when we returned to our cabin after dinner.   Most likely, they ARE trying to serve 3000 passengers and you will need to give them a small amount of leeway.  

Your Chef's Menu is a corporate menu assigned to all ships.  I have never seen a variation.  But, that is not CCL ships won't introduce a new menu periodically.  We stopped with the Chef's Menu due to lack of inventive variations.  

Being diabetic, I am aware of what I should and should not consume.   

15 hours ago, JMKreno said:

....have a nice pair of darker jeans and nice belt...

You will be dressed better than 75% of your fellow passengers.  Let' it go...let it go...can't remember who said that.  LOL

6 hours ago, Danasaurxxrawr said:

 

Usually a sea day night.