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We were on the 12/3, 4 night cruise also.  We were not YC.  Seems odd, as there were limes, cherries, and garnishes at every bar I visited.  I have to have limes!  😎. Parking was horrible.  It took us about an hour from when we got in the parking line, until we parked. 😡. Never heard if there was an excuse/reason.  That needs to be addressed with the port I would guess, not really MSC’s fault. Since the last time we parked in that garage, the set up changed. 
 

I heard they had trouble getting people off the earlier cruise and that is why boarding was slow. 
 

I am afraid I do not know what you might be alluding to, about some different types of people on the island. I was at the South beach (I believe that was the name)  lagoon all day and all was good over there. 

Rotterdam has a nice Market and it is right next to the Cube Houses.   We enjoyed both. Just incase you just want to wonder. 

We are not in YC, but are Diamond. Do we have to wait for our printed time?  

Some travel agents have in their fine print, that they (TA) will only rebook for free one time. I have seen that. 

Could it be how you have the rooms booked?  Is an adult in each room?

A number of the cruise companies offer an Alaska cruise with Land portion also. That is what we did. On Royal, Vancouver to Steward. Plus 3 days land tour to Denali and Fairbanks. Really enjoyed it. Flew home from Fairbanks. 

I would try to find a UK travel agent to help. Because rules are different in various countries, it might even be a better deal, with better perks?  It would be worth emailing one and finding out. 

I agree with the original poster. What I have found occasionally are itineraries that go north first, with a few stops in Alaska, across to Asia and then heads south. Those look more interesting to me. 
 

I know Carnival has one on their schedule. And I was booked on one on Princess that got canceled due to Covid. It was going to be 29 days. 
 

As much as I enjoy Hawaii, it is a place I prefer to do myself, not on a cruise. 

I am tired just reading about how to do it, using the tube!  🥱😵‍💫. I think I would try to price out a Taxi. 

11 hours ago, RoundGuy2771 said:

 

So, is that a yes, or no?  😄

 

 

Yes!

Usually referred to Partial Panama Canal cruise. 

Call and see who might be helping her in an emergency situation. I am sure that happens all the time. 

I feel your pain. I too am doing 2 nights on my own and luckily we had hotel points we could use. I saw some recommended hotels at over 500 a night. 

19 hours ago, Kelownabccan said:

Well CruserBruce......when I have to pay almost  400 to 500 euros for a night it is no brainer for me to stay at the airport for way way way less and travel in and back by train.....I looked at staying in the city but got blown away with the prices.....

I don’t notice one direction being worst for me. No matter which direction we fly, going on vacation is better.  You have many things to do and see and you don’t want to waste a minute. So you just barrel thru.  When you get home, I find it much easier to be lazy about in and it takes many days for me to get over it. 

On 5/29/2023 at 3:34 AM, Caribensun said:

on Panorama had to be playing to get a drink, took a long time, just off.

Got a Casino offer, Suite & drinks, but no free play. 

Luminosa to Alaska last week was very easy to get drinks while playing. 

On 5/16/2023 at 12:46 PM, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

For years I've wondered why Carnival does not encourage people to move within their brand (typically, "up").

 

We had enough sailings with Celebrity (owned by Royal) that we were granted Diamond status with Royal when we sailed them the next time. They also give credit in the other direction (Royal>Celebrity). For us to have almost no history with Royal, but be "granted" Diamond status was a nice touch.... good for a few free drinks every day, among other perks.

 

I don't see why Carnival won't offer something to their loyal cruisers - to help keep them under the same corporate umbrella. Otherwise, those guests might dip their toes somewhere else (where they also receive no reciprocity) and find that they like it, and start to drift away from Carnival.

 

 Probably a “supply and demand” thing. If they are filling the ships, they don’t need to.  I also have heard others say they wonder if the high level passengers bring in as much on board revenue as the new cruisers.  Supposedly a very good portion of there dollars come from, wi-fi, drink packages, shopping in the stores, excursions, etc. Many high level travelers get some of those items free, and the others many have stopped doing (excursions, shopping). 

We did the same cruise Memorial Day weekend. Very much enjoyed it.  Only my second Carnival cruise so couldn’t really compare to other carnival ships.  But do remember it is different, since it did not start as a carnival ship.  Biggest cabins we’ve seen and the most storage in them also.  We had an Ocean View. Liked the Main dining rooms also.  Tables not crammed in as I have seen elsewhere. And always had great servers and good food. Buffet a little “not so great”, the layout just didn’t work great.   Have fun!  

I see there is a World Cruise for Jan 2025 scheduled and available for booking. Right now it is just 4 various starting and endings points, all 116 days.  At about what point will they start offering shorter portions, like then have done for the 2024 one.  (And I am thinking others in the past also).  Love the idea, just can’t be gone so long.  Actually trying to book a 35 day portion of the 2024 one right now too.  
 

Thanks.   If anyone call tell me more about perks that come with the World Cruise bookings, that would be great to. 

Don’t you get % off with that membership also?  

I only buy small price items, like Magnets or Bracelets.  I pay the asking price.  Now I am usually doing this in a small shop, not on the street. 

Maybe more people want to stay and do an extension or days on their own where they can go to Denali.  Maybe want to get to the cold gradually. Not sure. 

On 2/14/2023 at 6:55 AM, Raleigh Traveler said:

They are playing to the demographics. At 68, I felt like one of the younger cruisers on our recent trip. Footloose, Divas and Beatles align with the older group. Not geared to a younger audience for sure.

I have not seen a fuller (standing room only) venue on any cruise line. They obviously have selected correctly. But I see many younger folks thoroughly enjoying themselves there every night too!

I believe the OBC we get from travel agents are the same. You do not see them ahead of time. And it is written on the contracts. 

On 2/8/2023 at 7:04 AM, Honolulu Blue said:

Someone could, in theory, have brought on a package of Oreos (for example), eaten half of them, and then offered the other half to their favorite cabin steward/bartender/other crew member.  This would have been an acceptable gift before; now, they would have to decline it.

Or it was the all ready open bag of Oreos and they we’re giving the rest of the bag or something.