On 3/7/2024 at 12:54 PM, Old Fart Cruisers said:

So, you could share Carnival's rates with your group, but leave it up to the individual member of the group to see if they would be better off booking on their own.

Old Fart Cruisers, can you guide me to where you found the group information on their website.  I am unable to locate the section you quoted.  I would like to share it with our other organizers.   Thank you

On 3/8/2024 at 9:25 AM, olemissreb said:

My high school class tried to do this for our 35th reunion. Only 2 people ended up actually cruising...not sure how many actually booked and then couldn't go (I know of 2 for sure). 

 

Someone local (we sailed from NOLA) was able to meet with a travel agent and get all the info so she could post it on our class FB page. It was only a 4 day cruise to Cozumel and back.

 

Hope your reunion turns out much better than mine did.

We have found that including all the years that were at the school with us gets us a better result for attendance. So we will do that again.  Maybe try that.  Many times this helps siblings attend together. 

We will have more than 10.  Thank you for guiding me

On 3/7/2024 at 2:54 PM, Old Fart Cruisers said:

Maybe you could offer both if you have a large enough group.  Some of your classmates might have casino and/or other special rates available to them that would be better than any group rates that Carnival would offer.  So, you could share Carnival's rates with your group, but leave it up to the individual member of the group to see if they would be better off booking on their own.

 

From Carnival's site:

Group Travel

Thinking about group travel? Whether you're coordinating your family or school reunion, a special occasion, or planning a professional seminar for an organization, Carnival offers you fantastic group rates and a great variety of amenities to make your event unique and unforgettable.

To qualify for group space, you will need to have a minimum of 8 staterooms (in category 4B or higher) and book your reservations through our Group Department. For groups consisting of 16 guests or more, our group specialists will help you prepare for everything, down to the smallest details - including parties, meetings, dining arrangements and group shore excursions. If your group has a minimum of 50 guests, we are able to customize group shore excursions as well.

For more info about Group Shore Excursions, please click here.

If you are planning a group vacation, please contact your travel agent or give our Group Department a call at 866-721-3225, Monday - Friday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM ET.

Thanks for the info.  I couldn't find it when I looked. Appreciate the help

Hello, my high school class wants to plan a cruise for a group in 2025. Can anyone give me ideas on the best way for us to do this. Would it be better if people just booked individually or would we contact the cruise line and ask them to assist thank you in advance. 

Wow thanks for all that information  I will see what I can do tomorrow 

I have been invited on a cruise in early November 2023.  I just sent my passport in 2 weeks ago for renewal. 

Can I still book a cruise without it?  Thanks in advance

Hello,

I am looking for opinions on the best way to get from the San Pedro Pier to Long Beach airport.   I did not book my flights through Princess btw.

Thank you

On 5/23/2022 at 3:04 PM, Cruise Raider said:

Thank you for that!  I am feeling so much better today.  My doctor prescribed Paxlovid and it really seems to be helping.  In fact, I think I may have turned a corner as I feel almost completely recovered.  I’m just trying to make sure my DH doesn’t get it now.  We haven’t been within 15 ft of each other for days, there are Lysol wipes and spray placed strategically around the house, we even set up a little transfer table for right outside the door to the CoVid ward (our bedroom), much like the cruiseships do.  I just order what I want on my iPad and I get a knock on the door when it is on the table outside.  😂  

I’m actually spending a little time outside today with my DH 15 ft away and upwind from me, we are masked (in case I’m still infectious) and listening to some uplifting music.  Life is good …  
We had our Alaska cruise on the Discovery canceled.  Everyone we know onboarding is sending us videos and photos so we still feel like part of all the fun!  We obviously have very wonderful friends!  They’ve made this so much easier for us.  

Just stay aware of your symptoms.  Paxlovid rebound can occur and symptoms can of Covid-19 again

2 hours ago, memoak said:

Even if you don’t want to get off the ship you will still need to test to get on the ship. Just like needed yellow fever vaccine for cruises with Devils Island even if you don’t want to go ashore 

I get that part. I actually have to take a Covid test every day for work due to my workplace rules (regardless of vaccination status) , so that does not bother me in the slightest. 

My question was about the testing kits and the televisits, if you can buy one box and it is good for multiple people, or if each person must purchase their own test kit in order to have the televisit. 

The Canadian rules are still a mess, so I think it will be a nice quiet ship evening on the balcony. 

I have been reading through all the pages, and posts and lets just say I am confused more than ever.

On the Princess website it states that we can order the Optum or Readas test kits and they are acceptable. 

Do I have to order one test kit per person, or if I order the pack of 3 test kits (6 total) can my entire family use this for the televisit?. 

If my departure date is on the 5th of the month would we take the test on the 4th or the 3rd?

Does anyone have any experience with the televisit? What happens? Are they watching and waiting with you for the entire 15 minutes? 

We are going into Canada, but I think we will end up staying on the ship and skip the hassle. 

Thank you in advance to all who answer my questions.

I appreciate the assistance. 

On 3/20/2022 at 10:15 AM, memoak said:

Is you PCR test not done by a medical professional ?  We get PCR tests for free at our health provider and have assumed they will be good for travel

Sort of. They are medically trained personnel with the government. But it is not recorded, so it is not good for travel, only for clearnace

What annoys me, is I have to rapid test EVERYDAY as part of my job, but the results are not valid for travel for Princess. Plus I can PCR test  for free at work, and it won't count.   Just less money for me to spend on the trip

My daughter is going on the Davina next month on the Holistic Holiday cruise.  
she has never cruised this line

She is asking if anyone can give her some suggestions or comments such as

What I wish I knew about on the cruise that I learned later that I could have done/seen.

if you don’t book an excursion can you still go and explore the town , do they have shuttles?

any other suggestions?

they will be in San Juan Puerto Rico, 

Phillipsburg St Maarten and St Johns Antigua and Barbuda 

thank you

We are on a Princess cruise to japan.  Some of the itenerary say Japanese guided.  Does this mean they are in Japanese only.   Thanks for the help 

I bring my own as well. I like the Swiss Miss dark chocolate, so better to have what I want than hope and wait in line.

my daughter (a vegan) is interested in this cruise. Does anyone have any knowledge good or bad about this cruise?

I am not familiar with this cruise line and thier ships. This cruise would be on th Davina on March of 2019.

Thanks you for any information

No, it is not doubled.

 

It was terribly slow on Crown Princess a couple of weeks ago. One sea day the server was down and because of the slow speed I only managed to use 90 of the 150 minutes combined with me using the AT&T day passes at the ports. There were four ports.

I didn't think so but I wanted to be sure before I gave someone and answer. Thanks to All!

Maybe someone here would know, if you are Platinum and you travel solo do you get your free internet time doubled as well?

I couldn't find the answer in the threads

In case anyone is interested I called St. Marys here in RI and I was told the church is within a short walking distance

Awesome. Thank you

Try this one. I read on another board that it was the closest and the one where JFK was married.

 

http://www.stmarynewport.org/

What did you change it to????

I don't leave until about 430.

I want to attend mass while I am in this port. Does anyone know which is the closest Catholic church to the port.

One in walking distance would be great if possible. Thank you in advance

I went ahead and changed my flights. Thank you to all who responded. I wasn't charged any fees and now I don't have to worry.

I am on a Princess cruise in September. We are set to arrive in NY at 0700. I have a flight back to CA at 11 out of La Guardia airport on SWA.

Was this a good choice? I have never flown or cruised from here before.

Thank you