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I called yesterday. We only need refunds on port fees, tips, excursions etc. We took a future cruise credit. We booked for next March. We booked our excursions right away for the new cruise.  We had one of our five rooms decide they didn't want an excursion we had just paid  for the new cruise. I immediately canceled it. 

  Upon calling I wanted to know why I didn't see my $600 plus  dollars in onboard credit for my room on the reservation. Why I didn't see $440 an onboard credit for the second room. Why I did see credits on rooms, 3 4 and 5 which were new and should have the big credits.  I asked the agent where my refunds were when I was told it would be 7 to 10 days and that was over a month ago. She told me flat out to expect the refund to take 90 days or LONGER. If I had known they were going to be dishonest about the 7 to 10 days I wouldn't have went and rebooked the excursions for all five rooms on my credit card without having refunds for the first excursions for the cruise they canceled during the shutdown.  I also had cruise cash and pixels credits.

6 hours ago, woodey said:

I didnt get mine right away but it was posted in my docs as OBC before i got my email.

I just checked our documents and nope.  Siling on Mar 23

This is my worry also. We and another couple leave or NOLA next Friday my car and Cruise Monday. If so I guess we will stay in NOLA and have fun.

I booked directly and didn't receive it either. We cruise on the 23rd.

9 minutes ago, VentureMan_2000 said:

It is added to the package price when you purchase Cheers.  They charge $51.95 + 18% TIP = $61.30 per person, per day.

Thanks!! 

21 hours ago, mexicobob said:

I would not worry about missing ports because of the media inspired hysteria. I assure you the ports that have turned away ships, and the ones that have accepted them, are being reminded that there are alternatives to visiting these ports. And the large sum of money that comes with them.

When boarding a ship in New Orleans (dock is adjacent to The French quarter) you will be tested for alcohol in your blood. You will be denied boarding if you have not been drinking. 

 

(kinda kidding)

Ha ha! I've cruised out of NOLA twice. Quite the fun party town. I'll make sure I have a drink. Ha ha!!

I'm not worried about missed ports really. If it happens it happens. I've been to both of them a few times. We have missed a port due to weather. No biggie. We have friends also going. It's their first cruise so I hope it all goes great for their sake. Besides we have some fun excursions planned. One is the same one we did last June. 

Is the 18 percent tip added onto every drink you get or is it on the price of the package?

6 minutes ago, j1d1 said:

Starts as soon as you are on the ship in NOLA. 

Thank you!

This is our 6th cruise but we have never purchased the cheers package. I'm wondering if the package starts as soon as we board in NOLA. A friend told me it starts the next day out of TX. I don't know if that is accurate or not. 

We are totally prepared to possibly not be able to Port due to Corona Virus scares and figure if it happens we might as well try Cheers. 

3 minutes ago, scpirate said:

Excuse me but I drink a lot of truck stop coffee and I'm not a trucker anymore.its not that bad.worse coffee I ever drank was from Krispy Kreme.

My husband says some of the places he stops that a stir stick would stand up straight in the coffee 🙂 Some of course is great. What do I know though.... I dont like Starbucks coffee unless it is jazzed up! Ive never tried Krispy Kreme. 

We recently  returned from a 7 days cruise on the Miracle. I have loved everything about every single cruise but the  free COFFEE! Whew is that stuff not to our taste. My husband says it is worse than truck stop coffee. Poor me I had to indulge in a cappachino from the coffee shop every morning 🙂 I rarely indulge in coffee shops as I need that cup ASAP in the morning so it was a nice treat very morning! 

On 6/19/2019 at 10:36 AM, Cruise Raider said:

We've sailed a few times on Carnival but that was a long time ago.  I like the itinerary offered on the Miracle next year ... have a few questions for the experts out there:

 

- We have a choice of cabin 5241 or 5243 - premium balconies, obstructed view.  Is one any better than the other ... in terms of usable space and noise from the corridor?  

 

- Is the Miracle in decent shape or is beginning to show her age?  

 

- I see that Carnival only allows 2 bottles of wine to be brought onboard during embarkation.  Do they have wine bottle packages that can be purchased at a discount?  Does anybody have a copy of their current wine list they are willing to share?  

Also, are there any happy hour events that we should know about?  

 

- Is the internet service / WiFi any good on the Miracle?  Do they have any unlimited WiFi packages available?  

 

I will just look up the policies on the dress code and smoking areas on my own ... just looking for personal experiences of all the experts here.  TIA

We were just on the Miracle.

I thought the shipe was in good shape. Every ship ha its pros and cons. 

Internet was on and off for us. 

I thought it was all pretty good! The only thing I didnt like was the alligator fitters. 

6 minutes ago, hotsauce126 said:

Time for every line to go the way of Virgin and build tips into the cruise fare

6 minutes ago, hotsauce126 said:

Time for every line to go the way of Virgin and build tips into the cruise fare

I think this is a fabulous idea if people are really removing tips. I worked in an industry that tips for 27 years so I tend to over tip. If youve ever worked in customer service you deserve it! I was disgusted on our recent cruise to see how some people treat Carnival employees.

We had a hair dryer and fridge when we sailed in Feb. It was a junior suite.

I work in a school with over 2000 kids. Im in close contact with kids. I made it though flu season here just fine. Had my shot I havent beeen sick in years. Dh and I came off a cruise and he got sick on the drive home. Ive been sick a week and dh 9 days. Worst flu I have ever had. Im an fanatic about hand washing , not touching railings etc. UGH! Im going on plenty more cruises though. I figure dh is not a fanatic and he infected me since he got sick first. Guess he better becoma a fanatic too!

Thanks. 

I am pretty sure FTTF lets us skip our assigned boarding time but wanted to make sure. I do not want to have the baby out in the heat.  We are in Port Tampa

Thank you so much for your answers!!! I appreciate it!

Im wondering if shopping, beach  etc are within walking distance at this port. Our adult kids will be off for the day and we will have the one year old grand baby. We are wondering what we can do within walking distance with a stroller. Thanks!

Thank you JNB3382

Does anyone know what the charge is for the Night Owls program? All I can see online is that there is a nominal charge. No amount listed. Any help would be appreciated. 

Thank you so much for the answers! I knew their had to be a way!

3 minutes ago, serene56 said:

Each cabin has their own booking #.    Have each of your kids do their own online check in.   and fill out their own information.   I have never given the kids charging privileges.    Make sure the adult kids know there is tipping of 13.99 pp per day

 

I already prepaid all the tips for them. Thanks so much for the info!

Ive booked three rooms and we are taking our adult kids,  spouses and children . We are paying for all three rooms. However we do not want to pay for all their sign and sail charges. How do we not have the charges for all three rooms on our credit card. I cant figure out how to not have our card on all three bookings.  Im hoping one of you can help me out. Thanks!