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sparks1093 - from the OP it reads that they do not bring any type of ID at all when they are in port, just the S&S. Wearing it around you're neck does make you more of a target. You want to do your part to be safe while in port.

I was on Glory in Dec 2015 and I don't remember any ping pong tables. But they did have a dry dock after my cruise, so I'm not sure if they added any tables.

If you're concerned about bringing the original.....maybe a photocopy?

When I was Oasis 4 years ago, they made an announcement that we needed to bring ID. And if we were not American, they said to bring our passports........

Not being mean.....but why would you leave the ship without some sort of ID in a foreign country? What if you lose your S&S card?......just a question.......as a Canadian I feel more comfortable bringing my passport into the ports......

Depends on the port you are visiting. Some ports will ask for both ID and S&S card and how the port is set up. Example if you are going to visit the Carnival's private island then no need. St. Thomas, if I'm not mistaken, when you leave the ship you walk through a gate and then to the port where stores are, etc. You will need some sort of ID to re-enter the gated area to get back on the ship. There are signs stating ID is required.......

I don't think you could go wrong with either cruise line. I have been on both and loved all my cruises. If your kids like or would like to try "surfing", RCI do have flow rider, and rock climbing and ice skating (on certain ships). But other than that they have similar stuff like mini golf, sports court, ping pong......

Two questions....

1. How often does the Mangolian Wok open during the cruise?

2. Which excursion did you do for Victor Bodden tours?

Does anyone know which port/ship staggered check-in is being implemented?

We originally were going to get the FTTF for our cruise on the Magic in December. But it had jumped from $50 to $70 in two years. So we have opted to save that $70 for something else.......like an excursion

Hi. Does anyone know about above. Thanks so much!

 

 

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When I had FTTF for Glory, I don't remember having a separate area. It was a small terminal though. They just made announcements on which groups can board.

We went on our first Carnival cruise in December on the Glory and we had purchased FTTF. There was no line to check-in. We waited longer to go through security than actually checking in and waiting to board.....

I do prefer the food on RCI a little more than Carnival (I have been o Oasis and Freedom with RCI and Glory with Carnival) because they do have the Promenade cafe 24 hours so you can grab a small sandwich or dessert when you walk by. And Windjammer I found better because the layout and the wide variety of foods (they actually served congee, an Asian breakfast food on Freedom and it was delicious and usually half gone by the time I get there for breakfast). But Freedom does have rock climbing, mini golf, parades for kids, ice skating, surf rider.

I kind of see that you may have a preference for Carnival ships. What tells me that...............

 

Anyway, are there specific reasons why you travel only on Carnival? Are you employed by them or do you just prefer this line?

 

Considering trying them for the first time and would like to get a first hand prospective.

I have been on three cruises. Two with Royal Caribbean and one with Carnival. I was on Glory this past December and loved it. My family and I decided on Carnival because of price and the itinerary is not offered with RCI. The only thing I wish Glory had was more food alternatives (like more ethnic foods, RCI will have a different ethnic food every day in their buffets) and more beverage package options (RCI has more packages).

I went on this itinerary this past December on Glory and LOVED it!!!!

Thanks for your review. I hope you go into detail regarding Dunn River Falls. I will be on that excursion next week. Thanks again!

Which itinerary did you go on? Anyway, please email me at vanessa1123@gmail.com thanks :)

Hi,

 

Can you please tell me how you upgrade your room to the spa balcony? I will have my first cruise with the NCL Getaway coming up and want to see if I can upgrade from inside room to the one with balcony.

 

Thanks in advance.

I do want to know too. Our cruise is not until November though. I know that my parents do not want to pay more than couple of hundred more if they can upgrade to an oceanview or balcony.

western Caribbean. I will if can figure out how to get the pictures in the post.

No rush! You can even post after your cruise too :) enjoy your cruise and have fun!!!

OMG jealous right now. I'm booked for Nov 27 sailing on the Getaway. My family and I'm first NCL cruise! So excited. Which itinerary? Would you be able to post the dailies?

I will have it for the first time on my upcoming Splendor cruise in the fall. I'm excited to board after the Platinum, drop off our carryon bags in our cabin, and head for lunch before the huge crowds. That was my main reason for trying it this time....not the lunch part, just the expedited boarding and the cabin being ready :)

Same here! We bought it just for that reason! Lol

We had FTTF on our first Carnival cruise in December. To pay the little for our cabin was great! We barely waited at the port for security and check-in. We probably waited half an hour before boarding started. We dropped off our stuff in our cabin and went straight to lido for lunch. We had priority line up at GS, which was awesome as these lines were really short. We had priority disembarking.

We are scheduled to sail on the Getaway in November. I'm actually excited for this ship!

Just got off my first Carnival cruise on the Glory. We had the FTTF. We had a quicker security and check-in time than priority and platinum and diamond. There was no one in line at the FTTF check-in. We did wait with the general boarding but they were checking S&S card when they called FTTF to board.

It was nice to drop our carry-on bags off in our rooms before getting lunch. The Lido deck was busy but too busy.

My first Carnival cruise is next week on the Glory!!!!

Have fun on her. We will be boarding her next Saturday :)

Me too!!!!

Thanks for the quick review! I'll be on Glory in about two weeks!! Can't wait :)