BigCruze

Very interesting you post this. I just posted a similar question for a cruise I want to take 5-5-19 on the Magic from Ft Lauderdale. The ships leaves at 9pm due to the fact it is moving from Miami to Ft Lauderdale that day. Boarding time starts at 3pm according to a Carnival employee I spoke to tonight. I just don't know what hubby and I would do from hotel check out time(11am) to board time of 3pm considering we would be arriving in FLL from Las Vegas the day before and have three pieces of luggage and no where to go with it. Last thing I want to have is a stressful embark day. Any idea why your depart time is 6pm?

Ask for a late check out.

You are going to love Half Moon Cay. Have fun and don't over think everything.

We are the Victory last April and they are disabled

Wait. So non alcoholic drinks don’t count towards your 15 drinks per day?!!

That is correct they don't count towards the big 15.

This is the first I have heard of this. Did it work consistently? It would be great to send one of us to the coffee bar while the other is getting ready (or sleeping in). Is this allowed in other places as well?

We did this on the Victory It was either me going up or my DW. I did this with the same bartender. Took care of him on the first day and last. No biggie and yes I would order water with each booze at the same time as well.

I just talked to my pvp and she said dont listen to the debbie downers on cruisecritic, she has known me a long time and booked pretty much every one of my carnival cruises, 161 days to date, She is sure Ill love it. Quit worrying

 

and thanks for the utube video, awesome. Im feeling better about this.

You will have a great time. I think you are over thinking and want to please your friends. Chillax it is a cruise and it will be fun.

Just make sure the name on the booking is exactly the same on the license Middle name and all. They must match exactly even if just the first letter to the middle e.

On the Victory I asked them to not open my beers as well. I also had my wife's S&S card and would also get hers. To avoid problems or any setback I went to the same server on the lido.

Plain and simple some just can't hold their own

FTTF has been released as far as December 2019 for most ships. Ours for May 2019 sold out in 6 hours back in June.

I have been watching for the Glory in May. Every day I check

Was it sold out? I am asking because I check everyday for our cruise because it is sold out.

Don't stress they are very accommodating.

Just let guest services know your needs and they will direct. I don't know about your group but my wife sat with me. Ours was on the Lido deck and they had us to the side while everyone was lined up This was on the Inspiration. On the Victory they had us meet up in the main dining room.

On our most recent Dream cruise, the cabin attendant definitely did not clean the cabin even once a day on multiple days....worst service ever. We prepaid all grats. We were absent from the room, having fun with shore excursions, etc. so there were plenty of times for the usually ninja-like cleaners to bring the room back to the standard (not that we made a mess nor left towels, clothing, food trays all around). It just didn't happen like usual. Very disappointing to not even see once-daily service.

On our last cruise My buddy would leave do not disturb sign on the door. He doesn't like people to enter his cabin. Little paranoid and He would just exchange his towels directly On the 3rd day. The Steward and the head Steward stopped him on his way out. Like they were waiting for him. The steward was worried that he may have a complaint against her so they were trying to resolve it. Apparently if they get so many complaints they get sent home. He cleared it up and told them that is just how he likes it So they were relieved.

They really didn't check mine that last 2 times we cruised.

Our cruise is not until May 2019. We have a balcony on Deck 7. My TA called me saying Carnival sent her an email offering me an upgrade. At first I got excited but then she told me they wanted to give a balcony on Deck 8 in the front below the Water Works It was 17.00 more per person per day on a 8 day. I took a pass on that. I was hoping for a suite upgrade so who knows still awhile away from May.

Happy Sailing :D

Same no wait when boarding. First stop when we are on.

I will post later

I would never ever replace the Wine 🍷 bottle content with some good liquor.

It's hard to believe some people continue to give any credence to what some guy on social media says.

 

Check the Carnival website for facts about Carnival.

It tells you when it was updated The date shows today.

We also used the Carnival shuttle and was at the airport by 9:30am

You will be fine. We did not do self assist and was at the airport by 9:30 am Airport is only 15-20 minutes from the port

We booked the Villa and were first off the ship. Look into the cabana or a villa. We renewed our vows on a empty beach and took awesome pictures before the crowds

We are from Los Angeles and we booked the later return flight around 3 and it was a waste of time. Next time we are booking earlier. We bought the Carnival shuttle and was at the airport by 9:30 am. It was worth it to get the shuttle. Hassle free. Miami Airport was a breeze.

I think the kids at that age are free. I wouldn't worry about it.