CatieM80

Hooray!!! 🎉🍾🛳️ I’ll be on this cruise as well, but with my husband and 2 young kids, so I’m excited to live vicariously through all your relaxation and delicious adult beverages that I won’t be having! 🤣 Still going to be a blast though!! We were on Celebration back in September and we loved her! Very excited to be back aboard and ring in 2024 on her! Hope you guys have an amazing time!! T-minus 3 days…

Yes that’s her! Thank you so much! I’m so glad I can give her a shoutout by name now in my survey!

Thanks! That idea didn’t even cross my mind. I’ll give it a shot. Is the best way via his Facebook?

I plan to mention her in my survey too! I feel like she has some amazing opportunities in her future with that voice!

Does anyone know the name of the lead female singer for the shows in Center Stage? Just got off Celebration, and while this was overall among the most talented group of performers I have seen on Carnival, she was a total stand out. When she sang, Never Enough from Greatest Showman…y’all…I had tears in my eyes!! This does not typically happen to me during a cruise ship show lol! I feel like they said her name is Alaina? Or something close to that. But I wasn’t able to find any kind of public profile for her. I was just curious if she had one, because I would love to hear more of her singing if she has any out there!! We will be back on Celebration for the New Year cruise, and I’m really hoping most of this cast is still there because they were just outstanding in every way!!

Wow!! I’m sorry you had that experience when you specifically requested a more quiet area. I guess even generally quiet areas aren’t quiet when your neighbors are rowdy. 😒

That is insane about all the noise in your room! I’m glad your overall experience was good though. What was your cabin number (or general location) if you don’t mind sharing that?

Nice! I love over the top bloody Mary’s! It cracks me up when the go way way over the top like a whole roast chicken lol!

Oh that’s disappointing to hear. That’s the one I am most excited about on our upcoming Celebration cruise. I didn’t really love any of the production shows in Center Stage on Mardi Gras, just because we didn’t get there early enough and got crummy seats.

Another vote for Cucumber Sunrise. It’s just sweet enough, but not too sweet. Light and refreshing. And it’s a pretty light pink color lol. Also really enjoyed the 40 Is The New 20 from Alchemy. It was a little sweeter, but also nicely tart and a bit stronger too to balance the sweetness. I’ll be on Celebration in 2 weeks and I’m excited to try some of the signature cocktails at the new venues!

Will do! Ours is a 7 night as well. I think this menu applies to 7 and 8 nighters, with the only difference being the 2nd elegant night is shifted to night 7. The one I’m the least excited about is Night 2 (the first elegant night). But my daughter is obsessed with the strawberry soup…and that’s when it’s served. Either way, I’m sure I won’t starve that night. 🤣

Woo-hoo! Just time for my Celebration cruise next month! I see the final versions have been released as well. https://profcruise.com/carnivals-new-dinner-menus/

I too find this very curious! Also you’d think they would have announced the next round of ships for it to go live on by now.

Very nice!! I am kind of torn on the premium or super extended balcony. Now my husband has thrown another wrench into it. When I excitedly told him we could put a deposit on Alaska for summer 2025, he said, “I thought we wanted to do Europe in summer 2025.” 🤦🏻‍♀️ I think he’s trying to delay me booking any more cruises because he knows Europe won’t be released for a while! Haha! Have a fantastic time on Miracle!! We will be on her for a New Year Panama Canal December 2024!

Ohhh that looks awesome! I have one cruise on a courtesy hold right now that is room 6279. I’m wondering if it’s the same category? Off to do some investigating!

Thanks! Will check out your post for sure. I’m leaving toward Spirit too, since we were on it for our honeymoon but haven’t been back since. It would be 16 years later at that point!! 😳

Yeah I’m seeing some pretty short times in port. 😓 Which would actually be idea for my kids now, but two years older I’m thinking they will be able to handle a little more time in port.

That sounds (and looks) amazing!!

Thank you!! This is great info. We’ve done the more popular excursions before, so these sound really cool. I would love to snag one of those true aft wake view cabins but man do they go fast!!

Hi! I was super excited to see Carnival already has their Alaska cruises open for 2025! I am looking at booking an Alaska cruise in summer 2025 for myself, my husband, and our 2 kids (will be 7 and 12 at that time). I’m open to any time in June or July, and the first half of August (before school starts). I was hoping for some guidance on the following: - Any recs on Spirit vs. Luminosa? My husband and I were on Spirit in 2009 for our honeymoon. It was my first cruise - a 9 day Hawaiian! - Any recs on what month is best? I’ve been to Alaska twice, but both times were at the very end of the season in late September. We are pretty open to any kind of excursions, and have no mobility issues (as of now, hopefully will be able to say the same in 2 years)! - I for sure want to get a balcony cabin, but any recs on location? We have been lucky to not experience sea sickness (knocking on wood!), so I’m not really too worried about motion, more so thinking about views and general comfort. Would closer to aft have better views? Any decks that are better or worse than others? All of these cruises are round-trip from Seattle, so I’m thinking the side of the ship would not matter? But please let me know if that is not correct. - I am seeing some Premium Balcony options on some sailings, but they are right by the elevators, so I’m a bit concerned about noise. Has anyone ever been in one of those, and if so, what did you think? - Finally, of course we cannot predict price changes. But based on experience and expertise, would you recommend booking as early as possible, or wait until Black Friday or Wave Season deals start rolling in? I know that is a lot of questions!! Any and all thoughts or tips are appreciated!

We assumed it was from the previous passengers. It seemed very concentrated in the closet. But also, there were people smoking weed the whole cruise, so the smell was pretty constant.

My husband and I did our first (and last) 4-day cruise on the Freedom last month. It was so chaotic and such a different vibe than any of our previous 5 cruises on Freedom (all 7 days). And yeah the weed smoking was constant. Our room reeked. We had a balcony cabin, but I am pretty sure someone literally hot boxed the closet because that’s where the smell was the strongest. It was nuts! Just so glad we didn’t have the kids with us.

This is such an excellent point. As much as I enjoy their content, I think a ship full of all of those content creators would feel very…extra. Another vote to take the Oasis deal and rebook Icon down the line!

I think some do, depending on the category and/or layout. There’s a video of 11162 on Allure, which is an Ultra Spacious Oceanview with Large Balcony. It appears to have a lounger. If you know your cabin number, check to see if there are any videos or pictures of it posted online. With a little digging, I bet you will get the info you’re looking for! Either way - enjoy your balcony and your cruise on Allure!!

I’m with you! When I find myself starting to feel overwhelmed by the crowds of a full sailing on sea days, it’s so nice to have a place to go where you know you can be alone for a bit but still enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and sea views.