jeffinhouston

In Grand Cayman last month, last tender was 3:15 pm (ship time) for a 4:00 pm (ship time) departure. Local time was an hour ahead so if you're booking yourself and not using Carnival Excursions then make sure you account for the time difference.

The Cheers program still includes sodas - that don't count toward the 15 drink max....right??

That's correct.

Bottles are fine.

We are sailing on the breeze on February 22nd. Where can I find this form to submit for the price drop

http://www.carnival.com/request-forms/price-protection-claim.aspx

No, the casinos are closed while docked.

Magic is also $10 minimum on Roulette.

Just got off the Magic today. It does not have the new internet plans in effect yet.

Hi - Because your questions are very specific about an Australia-based ship, and most of the people on this forum are familiar only with the ships that sail from the United States' ports, so that you get a proper response I would also post the same questions on the Australia-New Zealand forum.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=712

Carnival's website is having issues tonight. Lots of the website pages are not available. I am sure it will be back to normal soon.

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What are you looking at that says NASCAR is in Miami in December? The season ended on November 16 at Miami-Homestead. No more racing this year.

There is an international art convention (Art Basel) that brought in 75,000 people in 2013. Maybe that's why the hotels are busy?

https://www.artbasel.com/miami-beach

Also, the Dolphins host the Ravens on December 7 so there will be NFL fans coming in for the game.

Best thing to do is contact Verizon and ask them what your options are for what you are planning on doing.

There is no way to predict the likelihood of any particular weather event weeks and months in advance. But I can say that I've experienced dense fog on Galveston Island in January and February throughout the past 20 years I've spent time there. Cooler air temperatures combined with the water temperatures leads to foggy conditions during those months sometimes. Cruise ships have been delayed coming into and leaving Galveston before.

I wouldn't worry about it very much because there is no way to plan on it. If you're delayed boarding because the ship cannot dock then you'll have to make some plans to pass the time until boarding can occur. Or you could be onboard and not able to leave for awhile, which won't affect things very much at all.

Clicking on an avatar next to a person's name brings up the person's profile page. But clicking on the name itself brings up several options, one of which is to view all of the person's posts.

You will be able to change the bed configuration online after the cabin has been assigned.

Jeff- if you've never been on the Magic it's great. you'll love it! What itinerary are you taking?

Same itinerary you had - which is one reason I'm enjoying your review so much!

Thanks for all the details and photos; I am really enjoying your review. I leave for my first cruise on the Magic in 4 weeks so this is definitely getting me in the mood.

We used Ripple cruise communicator on the Glory last month. You keep the phone in Airplane Mode and don't pay to connect to the ship's wifi. It uses it, but without logging in. No account to set up, no charges. It may not work on all ships but it did for us.

It is pretty well established at this point from the App Developer that Ripple no longer works on Carnival ships. It is blocked. I wouldn't waste your money or time.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2108916

For two cellphones to communicate you would have to either be using WiFi or have data transfer active - both of which would cost money while cruising. No app can transmit or receive data to or from another phone with both WiFi and data turned off.

Yes, it works the same whether you are booked as a single or double. In May I booked a December 2014 cruise as a solo on the Magic using Early Saver. Was originally $1681 for an 8B (deck 6 balcony midship) for cruise fare. I have received 4 price drops, 3 before final payment and one after, and have upgraded to an 8D balcony (deck 8 balcony midship) for $1328 cruise fare.

There was a discussion yesterday about those cabins on the Dream class of ships.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2123117&highlight=square+room

If there are more than 10 cabins available in a cabin category the PVP can see all the available cabins. Online at carnival.com you will only be shown a maximum of 10 available cabins in a particular category.