CruisingViper

I did the one in Cozumel, it's wasn't tough to get into, but I could see it being a little tough if you had a frailty or disability that made it tough to climb a ladder. I think there was a warning about it on the site/booking page.

I've gotten a few upgrade emails in the last year and most haven't been good enough deals for me. 

I actually ended up taking an upgrade off of a ocean view to an ocean view deluxe for $32 (7 day cruise)

It's probably not worth it if what you have now is working for you. Especially if your mother has the casino card and can get most of her drinking done there.

I think almost everyone should try cheers once though. You may have to book a cruise with more people, and have one be an under 21 relative. Then you share a room with them and your mom shares with the other and you can get cheers just for yourself. 

I love the horchata martini. 

bo luc lac has a point.

Of course I've let my kid have the rest of a shake I couldn't finished, so I'm not claiming some high position here.

21 minutes ago, ShakyBeef said:

 

Ewwwww.🤢

 

Nothing better than a nice, big plastic of wine.  Yum.🤪

well it is carnival. you know he wouldn't be the only one.

It's probably safer to just leave the bottle in the room and bring glasses to the buffet. Or heck, fill up a large thermos/yeti/big gulp if you don't want to have to go back to your room for a second glass.

On 8/27/2019 at 1:13 AM, czexrus said:

What are your Hurricane thoughts?

More of a pina colada man myself.

22 hours ago, VentureMan_2000 said:

Sitting out on Lido with my Lovely Bride... drinking cocktails... listening to the music... watching the sea day contest antics -- hairy chest, belly flop, etc. … and general people watching.

I was watching a cocktail creation contest one sea day. 3 or 4 people made their own alcoholic drink and some judges voted on the best one. The winner got some prize and the drink was served that day on the ship. 

There was some big old dude that was wasted that stumbled up during the middle of it trying to order a drink. It was pretty funny until he got belligerent and had to be kicked out.

Brunch

Afternoon Tea Time

Trivia

assume drinking before/during/after all of these activities.

We enjoyed TJ on our last cruise. He was fun and upbeat.

yup I do this all the time. You can get audiobooks from your local library for free through the Overdrive app

that sucks, but I don't think changing the passenger should be an issue. Maybe someone with experience can confirm.

Also once he gets his gf set up and confirmed, watch the ex, a few weeks before they leave, suddenly change her mind and allow your grandson to go.

9 hours ago, Wanna_Cruize said:

For the group that feel they might want more than the 15 alcoholic drinks, they need to have their bartender let them know when they get to about #13. Decide how much more drinking they are likely to do, and then pay cash for drinks until they are ready for their nightcap. They WILL let you pay cash for additional drinks if you have NOT reached #15, but will NOT sell you anymore after 15. One of the funky rules. Of course, they have the right to cut you off at less than 15 drinks, if you are are a loud, obnoxious drunk. 

1 hour ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

 

You can’t do this any more because of software changes they have made to their system. It used to be a loophole or funky rule as you mentioned, but the system no longer allows this. Additionally, you can never pay cash at any bar on a Carnival ship. 

I seem to remember one poster on here say they saw a bartender get fired on the spot for doing this. Maybe some are still willing to do a wink and a nod if your "friend" buys it.

We did one cruise without cheers and have done the rest since with it. I haven't found it hard to make it work. Specialty coffee in the morning, sometime with alcohol, champagne at brunch/breakfast, 2 or 3 drinks with lunch when laying out on the deck, a cocktail or glass of wine at dinner, then 2 or 3 drinks at alchemy, or high end scotch at the steakhouse. That makes it worth it and doesn't get me wasted or anything. Of course, that's me, I may have a higher tolerance and/or libertine attitude than others and that's fine. I'm not sure I'd want to be on a cruise were everyone was doing cheers if you know what I mean.

This upcoming cruise I am actually planning on using it on more of the non-alcoholic drinks. I want to try the coconut water, shakes and coffees more.

19 hours ago, lachelli said:

I will be takingy my first carnival cruise on the breeze in a couple of months time. Can someone advise on how else, along with alcholic drinks to best utilise the drinks package

 

Can I get bottles of water / vitamin water to take back to my room and ashore with me and can these be picked up from any bar? 

 

Where can you get shakes on the Breeze? 

 

I enjoy cappuccino and lattes, are these available and What about premium juices? 

 

Hoping someone has a list of how to max out with out going all alcohol 

 

Thanks 

yes bottles of water and vitamin water, coconut water, energy drinks, and sodas are included. At dinner in the MDR, ask for some water bottles to take with you and they'll give you the huge bottles which are great to keep in your room.

I remember getting shakes at the bar in 3 forward. I think there's other places to get them too, maybe the Plaza Cafe on the promenade deck.

cappuccinos and lattes are available in the Plaza Cafe and at the MDR at dinner. Juices are included, but the $5 fresh squeezed juices at the new Brunch are not.

None of these non-alcoholic drinks count toward your limit.

I'll have to remember to try these on my next cruise to see what all the fuss is about. I do like to have low carb alcoholic drinks on occasion.

On 7/23/2019 at 9:30 PM, ddloml said:

 

I was wandering past the Seafood Shack one day right before they opened, and I was amused watching them put together the bread bowl clam chowder.  The hollowed-out bread bowl was filled with the creamy soup/broth first.  Then the chef counted out FIVE(!) clams from a big can to add to the mix.  He made a big deal about making sure of the exact number of clams to put in each bowl - always Five, not Four, and certainly not Six!

and seven is right out!

maybe try asking if anyone can take a picture of it in the roll call for the vista cruise currently going on?

8 minutes ago, purplephenom said:

 

Sadly, they're only one night .  But, if you can figure out what night they're on the menu, the buffet has them- and you can get a bunch with as much of that dipping sauce as you like before you go to dinner.  It's not the same as every night, but a good option

can you do this in the hub app?

No I don't remember there being an "Everyday" section. The only thing I remember being available every night was the indian vegetarian main, but even then I think it changed slightly from night to night. 

There are some dishes that are offered on multiple nights like the shrimp cocktail but otherwise the menu changes somewhat each night.

yes there's a couple on harborside dr and 45 

That surprising to hear about the Dream. The Breeze was one of my favorite ships. I wonder what the difference is? Just older and more run down? The port of call? The crew?

Also tips on the dinner backup, 1) go grab a drink at a bar or something and show up 10 mins late; no line. 2) go down a floor below at the mid of the ship and walk up the stairs at the rear and you won't have to deal with crowded elevators.

There was Game of Thrones trivia on my cruise last year. Usually most people are lucky to get 70% of the trivia correct, but there were like 6 of us who got all the questions right, so they did a tiebreaker question of how tall is the Wall. I think I ended up 2nd.

I was also in a trivial pursuit game, we tied and the host asked a tie breaker question "What country is known for growing gooseberries?". No one knew so he started coming up with hints.

Carnival Host: The country is in Europe

*a few more guesses are wrong

Carnival Host: It's northern Europe

*we guess literally every country in northern Europe.

Carnival Host: The answer is New Zealand

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