THIS IS US!

It would be great if you could post the menus when you return there seems to have been quite a few changes lately I will be going next month.

I want it. But I don't want it... but I DO want it.

 

But I won't use it. But maybe I will...

 

UGH. I hate that I'm so indecisive. If I keep waiting it'll be sold out!

We too went back and forth. Got this for DM and I trip in July. Must have read fifty comments on varying threads. Finally said HEY it's $50 why not give it a whirl. To me those extra moments of relaxation and good conversation over a few drinks before the majority of cruisers board is well worth the price of admission.

Not sure about Thurs but Sunday they were open at 9:30 and we boarded at 11

 

 

Thank you for the reply I am sure my DM will use her super powers and get to the bottom of this mystery :)

As for the TP tip, I always carry those small packs of Kleenix, cause some places do really dole out the TP.

 

I can hear my DM now "you should have packed some TP." Well some tips in addition to TP are

1.Handiwipes

2. Toilet seat covers. For when hovering just won't do

Here are a couple of things I have learned that I find very useful. Some of them are not Carnival Specific:

 

1. For people with AT&T cell phones and unlimited texting: ALL incoming texts (picture and video included) are free anywhere in the world including on the cruise ship. I've had several people tell me this was not correct, but in fact it is. Outgoing is 50 cents for regular texts and $1.30 for picture and video. This is a great cheap way to communicate with family and friends while on the ship. From AT&T in regards to text messages received while roaming internationally (anywhere in the world including cruise ships): "Text, picture or video messages received while roaming are charged at domestic pay-per-use rates or deducted from your domestic messaging package."

 

2. Continuing with #1, at least for AT&T make sure to purchase an international data package if you plan to email and Facebook while in port at foreign countries. I'm addicted to Facebook and Email (at least I admit it!) :) and I plan accordingly. 120 megs is $30 and is plenty of data to upload photos and check email.

 

3. Go to the bank before you leave and get some $2 bills for room service tipping. In my opinion $2 is perfect for a room service tip and the room service stewards seem to like getting them. It's a common misconception that you can not get these anymore.

 

Excellent thanks for the ATT tips. As for the $2 bills, I thought it was a nice touch, it was a nice sentiment and should be recognized as such.

Interesting, I called the QM to find out about our Thursday embarkation and the front desk attendant told me they no longer do check in. I'm sure if I call back I might get a different answer from someone else. DM and I are doing FTF so it doesn't matter either way. Any idea what time FTF/Platinum guests can check in?

Like many have stated read the fine print! You only need to purchase one FTF pass for the entire cabin. Yes it tells you otherwise at first(49.95 per adult) but the notation on the left tells you otherwise. I called Carnival since DM and I purchased at first. Agent removed mine and stated this is a daily occurance and they have no plans of changing the wording on the page as it reflects other excursions. BTW 7-10 days for refund. Moral of my story, read the fine print, get FTF and enjoy every extra second of fun you can on your cruise. I know we will:)