Danica Babaz

I just wanted others to be aware of the wine opener requirements that are now being strictly enforced in Galveston. 

I left on the Breeze out of Galveston on January 30th.  When going through security, they pulled my luggage to the side to inspect the wine opener I had packed.  The screener said that openers that have the small 1" cutter are not allowed and he was going to confiscate my opener.  I told him I've boarded with that opener for the past 8 years and have never been questioned.  He went on to say it was a long standing policy but is only now being strictly enforced and security had a big meeting that very morning about acceptable wine openers.  He was cool about the whole thing and eventually discreetly placed the opener back in my luggage with the instructions to keep it hidden in the room and not to board with it again. 

I'm not sure if other ports will also be enforcing this weapons policy too, but I wanted to share the Galveston experience.  So off to Amazon I go to look for an opener without the "knife".  

I just found it. I didn't realize I had to click the menu on the side. Thanks!

I am trying to purchase some 12 packs of water for my upcoming cruises. I'm not seeing the option to buy the water. In the past, I have found it in the gift section. Did it move or am I missing something?

Like DallasGuy75219, I booked this same "Premier Cruise".  I have other cruises booked as a Getaway cruise and was not a Getaway cruise this.

This Premiere cruise was a bit underwhelming. We got the few inexpensive gifts in the room each day(towel, cookies, water). We had DOU from the beginning. There was not welcome aboard party. The only exclusive events for the Premier guests were a slot & blackjack tournament. 

We are sailing on the Valor at the end of the month with some first time cruisers. What times do rooms open up for everyone? I seem to remember hearing 1:30p or 3:30p. but dont remember which one is correct.

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I had that problem one time when I had 4 cruises booked and I couldn't remember which ones I had purchased water for. I couldn't figure it out by looking online (maybe someone on here knows how). I ended up just calling the fun shop number and they were able to look at each booking and see which ones I bought water for.

In my experience, the creme brulee was only offered on the first formal night on a 7 day cruise. I don't remember it being on my 5 day cruise. The escargot was offered on one night of my 7 day and 5 day cruises.

I purchased a Blue Iguana tervis and when I order my drink I hand it to the bartender to fill. I don't pour my drink into it because Carnival's selling point of buying the cup is that you get a 16oz drink for the price of a 12oz. I have used the cup at all the bars on the ship (except Alchemy).

The Magic spa is Cloud 9, which has a fee to use. The Freedom is a regular spa. The sauna and whirlpool in the gym are free to use.

Does Carnival supply shampoo/conditioner, etc in the shower?

I cruised on the Freedom last month. I was booked in an ocean suite and there was shampoo and conditioner in the dispensers. There was no body wash.

You can go to the Port of Galveston's website and they have a cruise schedule for 2015 and 2016. The calendar will color code what day of the week Carnival/RCL/Disney ships leave and which terminal each ship will be dock at.

I just got off a 7 day Freedom cruise last week and like the previous poster stated, it was on the 2nd and 6th night.

I have cruised several times with Carnival and am thinking about using the laundry service where they wash my clothes for me on my next cruise. Before I hand over my clothes, I want to know other people's experience with this service. Has anyone ever experienced any problems (damaged or lost items)? I'm hoping I will be able to pack less clothes on future cruises. :D