crooooze

Definitely prefer the card... so after the cruise, it can be inserted into the cool leather business card portfolio with all the others.

I have never been able to get one of those points-only $5 gift cards that are advertised through the daily deal.

I tap the "Add to shopping cart" the moment it activates at 3:00pm and immediately get the message that all items are already in shopping carts.

I feel less slighted by losing the daily spin because you know that's a game of chance. But no where does it say that the gift card daily deal is limited quantities.

At breakfast - Passion Fruit Orange Guava juice in a yellow or green plastic cup.

ok, technically, it’s a flavored beverage, and not really a juice…. 🙂

5 minutes ago, ruready said:

For those who have done a few of the classes, which ones did you like?   We are signed up for a few for an upcoming cruise, but not sure if any are truly interesting.  The best thing about it for me is that it is an activity with limited amounts of people (plus something I can do with family and if pre-booked, I know we have a spot!).  TIA.  

On Carnival? What ship(s)?  I have never heard of this before. 

18 hours ago, wgeddings said:

Plus the ones from the bar tend to have excessive dihydrogen monoxide added.  Always ask for the dihydrogen monoxide free version. 

I was told added dihydrogen monoxide prevents evaporation when the bottle is left open.

20 hours ago, Mike Dante said:

For the free water bottle, we used to just take them from the room. I found out this week that you need to get your free one from a bar. 
I asked guest services why couldn’t I just do that and replace the ones in my room to reverse the charge and she was like no you cant do that. Lol. It is only $3.95 so I didn’t wanna get frustrated over it. I was just inquiring while applying a gift card to my statement. 

Even though the bottle in the room and the free one you get from a bar look identical, the contents are different. I understand that the free one is actually diluted and watered down. 😁

There’s also this…

https://help.carnival.com/ci/fattach/get/8384671/1648821335/redirect/1/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xNjUzNDI1NzAwL3NpZC9mVURsWGR5SEVBUFd2RWZZJTdFWWlxS1FZUG9iVHNsY2cyVXVkYm5ka0t2azFqTnNtaU5sZ1FLcmcyUmNJRVM4dGdaUm9ZM0R4TV9UOTclN0VyYnhsb1Z6T3MwSkUlN0VIeXZkRVJlYVEwaEZraExXVjlpOHA3MnN6aE9henclMjElMjE=/filename/Ship Class Guide 0422.pdf

Suitable for framing 🙂

17 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

See my post - it's gone!

Sorry. missed that.

How is the Apple Tarte?

They need to ditch the Garbage of the Table and bring back the Chocolate Sampler

Imagine how cool it would be if airlines had early saver price protection?

19 hours ago, EngIceDave said:

The ones who insist on slapping the slot machine button like the keyboardist in Gary Numan's "Cars" video

LOL - how many other people googled the video like me?

for me, it's a no-brainer... go with the definite. save $80 now and get the $100 obc.

you don't know what tomorrow will bring.

I had cancelled and rebooked steakhouse reservations on Sunday AM, which were originally purchased with a GC. I just received the refund GC via FedEx today… Wow, 2 days. That was fast!

With check-in to Anytime Dining through the app, it makes it so much better. Check-in from where ever, see how long the wait is, and head over when your table is about ready. 

It does NOT have a surge protector. It should be good.

https://www.amazon.com/Desktop-Outlet-Braided-Extension-Office/dp/B07HCVFH82/ref=asc_df_B07HCVFH82/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241935719665&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2965693413632702398&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004025&hvtargid=pla-583260891260&psc=1

With that said, I have had a similar thing confiscated boarding a Royal cruise. 

3 hours ago, sbc234 said:

If you are being dropped off, will they let you into the area early? Trying to figure out what time to be picked up by the shuttle.  Last time, I drove (June 2019) it was an absolute disaster. They made us leave the area because of delays and by the time I returned at the time they said, the line was an hour and half to get into the parking lot. So I am trying to avoid that drama.

They won’t let you into the check-in terminal early. But you can drop off your luggage and they advise you to wait in a little temporary building next to it.  Just an empty room with seats.

Some other consideration points in favor of purchasing Cheers:

• No need to waste time going to the lame Platinum/Diamond reunion for the free drink(s). Unless you like sitting in a lounge with 500 people waiting for the server to eventually pass by with a tray *not* filled with dirty empty glasses…. Or unless you like watching the exciting slide show of the Carnival ships for the umpteenth time.
• No need to rush to the steakhouse on the first or second night for the free bottle of house wine which may or may not taste like vinegar.
• No need to sit through an art auction for the free glass of Champagne while observing people bid on pictures that honestly don’t look right on anyone’s living room wall… seriously nobody really buys that pastel painting of dogs in heaven or picture of animated olives smoking cigars on a martini glass.
• No need to worry about missing that narrow timeframe opportunity when you are able redeem your free VIFP drink coupon.

😂

I had a booking with RU2 Cheers and also saw a significant price drop without Cheers. Final payment is not due for a few months and our TA had it repriced. Almost $300 savings plus additional OBC.

So, yeah. It can be adjusted if before final payment,  but obviously you loose Cheers.

1 hour ago, FlyerTalker said:

 

So....this is mostly a rant, and an admission that you hope the prices will go down.

 

Thought problem #1:  Why do you believe that prices will go down?

 

Thought problem #2:  How will you feel and react when the prices don't go down, but instead they increase by a significant amount over what you could purchase today?

 

Thought problem #3:  When has "thinking positive" altered the laws of supply and demand?

Thought problem #4: Thinking someone can post what’s on their mind without getting snide and condescending remarks like these.

That's not paint. They're putting on a gigantic hull mask.  😀

3 hours ago, staceyglow said:

At the sandwich place on the Pride, they had some really delicious cookies that they put on the plate with your sandwich - dark chocolate dough with peanut butter chips and a little sea salt sprinkled on top.  

I love those!

I have also had the reverse happen - I added additional tip to the slip, but they didn't add it to my account.

I have experienced with United that if you check bags too early, they are put on an earlier plane to your destination and arrive there hours before you. Then you need to visit the baggage representatives to pick them up, rather than from the carousal. Depending on the time of day, this can be major aggravation. Been there. Done that. Twice.

The good news is that if you use their app or you provided a cell phone number, you'll get an SMS alert

44 minutes ago, bobandsherry said:

I purchased Carnival EGift card 2 days ago.  Order shows as being placed and charge to my credit card, but haven't received the EGift card yet and order doesn't show any other info. Curious how long it's taken for others to receive their Carnival EGift cards. 

I placed an order on Monday. Got the eGC within a few minutes. Check your spam folder. It comes from vcdelivery.com.

10 hours ago, matymil said:

Just got back from our first post covid sailing yesterday and also our first sailing with our toddler. I wanted to share some of my experiences however I have been watching a ton of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy; one bite Pizza reviews so I'd like to do my review in that style (basically quick take, first impressions) this may make zero sense to some but.....alright Frankie let's go.  

Wait, you can’t do a One Bite-style review and exclude a rating for Pizzeria Del Capitano… 😉