Sparks2710

My husband and I both really enjoy carnival. We went on a RC cruise last year and felt the food and shows were better on carnival. Only thing RC had that we wish carnival had was free standing fountain machines so you don't have to go to the bar everytime you want a soda.

I booked a cruise on 5-4-17. Paid a deposit and had a balance of $836. Logged on today and my balance was $836. Clicked the tab to make a payment and my new balance was over $1200. I called and they fixed it. Stated it was a computer glitch on their part. Once it was fixed I logged on and paid it off.

This whole thing is a bit upsetting. I have spent 31 of my 50 something years on this planet taking care of children. My own children and other people's children. I have spent all these years changing diapers, watching Sesame Street, being room mother for school, Girl Scout leader, den mother for cub scouts, costume maker for various school plays, spent many a sleepless night chaperoning loud sleepovers, sitting through endless Chucky Cheese birthday parties, chaperoned teen lock-ins, served on Booster Clubs, dished out endless dinners at youth fundraisers, peddled countless knick knacks and chocolate bars for organizations, took many years of cheap kid centered vacations so that the kids could have fun while still being able to afford their dance lessons, sport camps, team supplies etc. I have FINALLY reached the age where I could go on a trip WITHOUT the kids, and had booked a cruise for just my husband and I and I was so looking forward to being able to have just a tiny bit of peace wo screaming running children. Some of us have earned this. And I would think that many of the parents still in the middle of child rearing would also welcome a little time away and some peace and quiet.

 

The kids have plenty of space on the ship and plenty of things catered just for their enjoyment, so why can't the adults have one tiny space on the ship we can call our own? Please????

 

 

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This is a perfect letter to send carnival. I hope you send this.

Wouldn't it be great if carnival did the wrist bands like they do at some of the amusement parks. I went to a water park in Florida and instead of carrying cash or a card you could link your credit card to a plastic arm band that customer service placed on you. It's very strong plastic and water proof. I loved it

I am looking for hotel recommendations near the Port of Miami that will allow me to leave my car there and shuttle us to the port. Do you have any recommendations and an idea of cost?

Thanks!

I did victory last year to Nassau and HMC. Didn't care for Nassau but loved HMC and would definitely do it again!!

Thanks everyone for your responses!! I'm very excited and looking forward to booking our next cruise!

After 25 Caribbean cruises, Aruba is my favorite port stop. Been there three times and the last time four of us rented a jeep for the day and explored on our own and had a blast. Now, I would pick the Horizon because it's the newest and biggest in the fleet and that is how I roll these days. I would also recommend checking out the Havana area, which is currently on the Vista and will be on the Horizon. There are 14 inside and 44 balcony/lanai cabins. You get your own dedicated area on the aft of deck 5 with your own pool and 2 hot tubs. This video will sell you on the area.

The insides on the Vista are already sold out for January through April of 2018 for the 8 day southern itinerary you're looking at and on the Horizon for the sailing you're contemplating, five of the 12 Havana insides are already sold out, with both on deck 7 still available. It's also Thanksgiving week, so it will be popular. Good luck. We have this itinerary and ship reserved for Feb of 2019. Yes, in an inside Havana cabin.

Thanks for your response. I've never done inside cabins so I was wondering your experience with them. The video you shared was wonderful and it definitely sold me on wanting a Havana cabin.

Thanks everyone! Last year I went on Victory and Valor. This year we are doing Vista. Trying to decide which one we want to do next year and these were the choices as well as Horizon.

Many many moons ago I did Imagination and Inspiration but I don't remember much about those ships.

I love getting everyone's feedback. Thanks so much.

Hey gang,

I am doing more research and want to know what everyone's top 3 favorite ships are among these choices.

1. Glory

2. Magic

3. Conquest

4. Breeze

5. Miracle

6. Sunshine

Thanks so much!

My best friend wants to go to Aruba next year around November. I am doing some research right now and want your opinion. The three ships that are available during our time frame is Horizon, Sunshine, and Conquest. I would like your opinion on these ships. I know Horizon isn't out yet, but I am looking for feedback on the other two.

My other question, what was your experience in Aruba. Is it worth visiting? The three choices we have are: 1) Aruba, Grand Turk, Curacao, and La Romana on Horizon 2) Aruba, Grand Turk, and Curacao on Sunshine. 3) Aruba, Princess Cays, Curacao, and Grand Turk on Conquest.

Thanks so much everyone!!

What extras do you have to pay for on the vista? I'm sailing at the end of the year and was just curious.

Thank you!