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Great review, so fun to follow along!  Thanks for spending the time....

2 minutes ago, riffatsea said:

How can an outlet be for only one type of electrical appliance??

I don't understand that at all .Does it say "only shavers"???

Yes, it says only shavers, supposedly lower wattage than other things would need, but I've never used one.  That's why they have dryers out in the cabin.

2 hours ago, riffatsea said:

I am sure you mean an electrical outlet and not a "cord".

Isn't there one in the bathroom/dressing room and one near your bed??

I guess it depends on the type of cabin you are using??

The plug in the bathroom is for electric shavers only.

2 minutes ago, sw33twif3 said:

Wife and I are doing planning for upcoming Carnival cruise, and we were wondering if it is possible to put cash on a Sail & Sign account and also put a credit card on the account in case we use up our cash?

You can start with cash and monitor the balance, which us easy to do, then when the cash is low, go to guest services with your card.

We have cruised several times with groups of 30ish, had all the cabins linked for late dining and we're always set up with 3-4 adjoining tables.

On 7/17/2019 at 7:12 PM, GenoMart said:

Again - thanks for taking the time to assist Carnival "sailors"!!  We will be sailing on August 24th and arriving with our Motorhome (towing a Jeep).  Total length is about 42 feet.  Is there a "surface" lot at the terminal where we will be able to park ?  Thanks again!!

 

Yes, there's an open lot next to the garage where RVs can park.

I've always noticed the first night is a little more elegant.

1 hour ago, crzndeb said:

Ok, I think it got off track back in Feb. As CDM289 mentioned, the OP asked about the Panorama, and I don’t believe it’s going to be offered, at least in the beginning. I think everyone, starting with the second post started talking about their cruise and not the Panorama.

I read somewhere they're offering FTTF on the Panorama starting in February 2020.

4 hours ago, VentureMan_2000 said:

Another older couple at the table were trying to treat the wait staff like servants... just demanding and rude to them, attempting to order them around.  Seems the wait staff knew how handle this -- these two got the service level they deserved.  My wife and I always say please and thank you to the staff, and we are treated like Kings and Queens.  We really do appreciate the service they provide us.

Anyway, we were just amazed at the expectation of some.

I hate seeing that, we treat all the staff very well, they love to chat about their families and their countries and love when you are interested in them.  My parents taught me to treat the CEO and the janitor the same and I always have.  

We always arrive the day before the cruise and stay next door at Hotel Maya and use their park and sail package.  They hold our car and shuttle us over and back.  Easy but not cheap.

The basic tips cover everyone and some cruisers don't tip any extra.  We have always tipped our steward, waiters, favorite bartenders extra cash a few times during the week or on the last day.  They really appreciate it.

On 3/22/2019 at 3:55 PM, mapman_2004 said:

Not seeing it for Long Beach

I read it won't be available for the Panorama until February 2020.

Yes, $5 per device for the whole cruise, not per day.

We have always folded them, covered them in clear packing tape, punched a whole in the top and attached with a zip tie.  Make sure you have something with you to cut them off also.  

Any Spirit class ship, seems less crowded and easy to navigate.

4 hours ago, Bamamom1916 said:

I always try to book our cabin mid-ship...near the glass elevators.  I orient myself the first day as to which direction our cabin is in when I get off the glass elevators.  After the first day, it's easy to find.

I used to sort of do the same, but the Vista class ships don't have glass elevators or full height atriums, so now I'll be messed up on our next cruise!

Thanks for the great reviews, answers, and pics, I'm enjoying it!

7 minutes ago, melsmom303 said:

thats wierd im looking now at booking this and noticed to go from the empress deck to the verandah deck is 135 dollars extra do you know why is there something special on that deck 

Not sure what has changed with the new cabins, but the verandah deck used to be only suites and interiors.  Maybe those old suites are considered balcony cabins now vs. the ocean views on the empress?

3 hours ago, Embre said:

Thanks for all the replies. Still haven't heard from the Steak House, Bonsai confirmed right away.Think I will try to get the FTTF if I can. I think I read that it's one price for the room, is that accurate?

Yes, only one person in each cabin needs to buy FTTF.

3 hours ago, BNBR said:

 

128k vs 133k.  You are splitting hairs. They are essentially the same size ship. And Dream is the smallest of the class, Breeze is 130k vs Vista at 133k.  Same size.

 

I realize the marketing is compelling and people think "latest and greatest, bigger mega ship" but the reality is that Carnival just keeps recycling the same tired ship. 

I actually prefer the Spirit class ships, way smaller, but we're on the Panorama because it'll be at the port closest to us.  A cruise is a cruise.

On 6/28/2019 at 6:31 PM, BNBR said:

I think the reason Vista is not well received is that Carnival is making the mistake of using the same ship design, but smashing more and more in to it. Vista and Dream are the same size ship. 

 

If you are intent on sailing Carnival, then it seems Dream class is the best that they have. It's not saying much, as other lines have better ships. But for the money (assuming Carnival much cheaper), dream class is still a really nice ship.

 

I have also sailed conquest class and the dream class is a clear upgrade. Still very similar but better. Too bad they screwed up Vista.  You would think they would learn from NCL. Their plus class is still a similar design, but quite a bit larger and works better. 

Actually the Vista is bigger than the Dream, tonnage-wise.

I've been on 2, one on Paradise, same class as yours, and one on Splendor.  Had a great time both times, very very interesting, but probably won't do it again.

I don't think there's smoking of any kind allowed on the Havana pool deck area.  There are designated outdoor smoking areas away from the crowds and I think only one of them allows cigars.

Ask your cabin steward to put an extra bottom sheet on to hold them together better.

3 hours ago, oumagic said:

229 days until our Panorama cruise and we (6) are all excited

We're on the same cruise!  Can't wait!