CC Rider 69

CynCyn, if you get a chance to do the Chef's Table, do it. We were on the Regal with your Executive Chef, Russel Clarke. His stories are hilarious and the food he and his kids (as he calls them) prepare is the best.

Enjoy the cruise from a fellow Texan.

In 2018, we did an AA direct from IAH connecting in Charlotte to San Juan the day of sailing. Left early, landed in SJ around 4ish. Took a taxi to port for a 10PM sailing on the Fascination. It was the best 6 port itinerary we've ever taken on Carnival.

No problem at all and sailing out of SJ at night is awesome.

PCL turned Churchills into an arcade on the Regal, bummer. No further comments on this subject from me.

39 minutes ago, Maribel_Fergus said:

Are you still allowed to bring a bottle of wine in your luggage?

One 750ml bottle of wine per adult passenger. BTW, have you seen the way your luggage is thrown about by long shoreman and crew? That your wine aboard in a carry-on or your clothes might smell like your favorite wine.

Last year on the Ruby out of GLS, Princess drink package kicked in as soon as we hit international waters, if you sail at 3, your package will start about 1 1/2 - 2 hours later.

Prior to that due to TABC laws you are required to purchase Texas alcoholic beverages (those paying Texas tax). You are also charged for those. Most people use their OBC for those purchases, however we bring a couple of bottles of wine which suits us fine.

3 hours ago, shiner6 said:

Yes! we just learned this the hard way!  we purchased special bottles of Rum in December and it was irritating to pay taxes in Galveston. Never again.

This is done after you have clear CBP and down towards the exit. They  only ask if you bought any liquor, they do not search. As for you, YMMV

32 minutes ago, Dudleydog73 said:

This may be up for debate honestly.  On another board it seems that Royal Caribbean sailing out of Galveston allows the use of a beverage package while in Texas waters and does not charge guests while in port using these packages.  Princess seems to be the one restricting use of the packages, which I witnessed on the Regal last November.  Again, this was coming from multiple people that stated their experiences on RC which I have not personally experienced.

 

Why the difference between lines?  I can only speculate.

Not just PCL, CCL out of Texas doesn't start their drink package until the 2nd day. IDNK when the mouse or NCL starts their package. One can only guess it might be CCL wants the passengers to pay the liquor tax and not them. The saga continues............................

6 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

I haven’t said it out loud but the thought has crossed my mind a time or ten.

 

# Havard, Yales Presidents........

56 minutes ago, luvseaside said:

Last night at Vines they signed us up for wine blend tasting for $45.  I failed to ask about Caymus dinner but I’ll try to ask about it

 

Churchills is an arcade now

 

 

 

Thanks for the info

Please see if they have Caymus Wine/Dinner Event on the Regal, and what are they using Churchill's for now a day.

Thanks.

4 hours ago, nini said:

You are on the Dream? I guess that is a ship. Which cruise line?

He's on Carnival Dream, docking as we speak in Galveston.

As I have it, no traditional dining (6 & 😎 on Princess. It's open, make your MDR reservations via the Princess APP. It's really easy, and yes you can do CG on there as well.

Can you still buy the casino cash vouchers? We did that in 2019, when we got to our room the vouchers were there. You take them, a form or ID to the casino window and get your cash.

On 1/12/2024 at 6:12 AM, CC Rider 69 said:

18 to gamble

21 to drink alcohol

This past weekend's (1-14-24) sailing was lines down very close to 3pm.

19 hours ago, Crookshanks said:

Booked through cruise line. I'm really glad about that now since the weather has been so crazy.  If the ship is unable to dock or a port gets cancelled, they will issue a refund.  If you book through another venue, it's not guaranteed.

 

I really wanted to book a Sloth/Monkey encounter in Roatan, but there aren't any through the ship.  I'm going to see if I can join last minute as Roatan has been a questionable port these last couple of week for some cruise ships.

Goggle Victor Bodden Tours for Sloth/Monkey encounter.

I just bid on a forward mini w/ reserve collection on the Regal for fun. Gave them a fare bid that I could live with, we'll see it they accept. I do like the little meter they have letting you know if you bid is weak, mild, strong, etc. 

Actually, if you have time and have a vehicle drive over to San Leon and try Top Water Grill. There are a couple of other but the names escape me right now.

Katies down by Pier 21 for fresh local seafood..

Sunflower Cafe or Mosquito Cafe for breakfast.

15 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

 

We did that one, minus the first two ports on the Carnival Fascination in May 2018 out of San Juan. With all the back-to-back port calls, we were totally exhausted by the end of the cruise but loved it.

Craps is $5 or $10, depending on the time of day and demand. They only allow 2X odds.

11 hours ago, Pinballs83 said:

Currently on Regal Princess. They took out half of club 6 and they are currently setting up more slot machines. One table and maybe 25 slots. Only a couple are operational now and casino staff are working on getting the games running. 

 

The digital hold em poker table is gone and is replaced by a bank of six aristocrat curved screen slots that are not turned on yet. 

If you get a chance, check on the status of Churchill's. Open, closed, what are they go to do with it?

TIA

36 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

I think what happens there is the bottom of that box lowers allowing people to get in and out while the curtains are closed and he’s making the weird gestures to give them time.
 

Then from my stage tour we know there are trap doors on the stage that go down to lower decks. He goes down one of those and then runs upstairs for his reappearance.

 

Totally understand, saw Seifried and Roy in LV back in the 80"s. Still don't know how they got those doors tigers to disappear.

2 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

 

I'm always in awe.

1 hour ago, TxTeach79 said:

Tease 

 

"Missed it by that much" MS