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My mom uses the wheelchair assistance to embark and disembark and we utilize the porter service for her suitcase.  Sorry about your injury.

9 hours ago, hurricane0226 said:

I was on the cruise, just got back Sunday, I did go to the new area they just finished, It is a mini me of Amber cove, except there is no splash zone for kids, other than a small pool they can use. the umbrella's are like amber cove, ask for one, but have to pay for it, restaurant is open, swim up bar in pool is open, so will have many that partake, but not many that will do a bathroom break. Not as many chairs like amber cove, so it will be a rush to get a spot. so recommend be on of the first ones off if you want a chair. clean bathrooms,, It is nice, just small, ask me anythig you want about it, and I will try and answer.  

Good to know! Last time I ported at La Romana it was a parking lot and a few vendor stalls.

La Romana is not a favorite port of mine. Thank you for the review!👍😁

Just now, Frank12 said:

Same. 😜

I wonder, if DH and I were seated at sea day brunch, could we order it as our Platinum benefit and it wouldn’t count in our Cheers 15? Hmmmm….

Just now, Frank12 said:

That's funny.  I've done brunch my last 5 or 6 cruises without ordering my "free" drink.  

We usually have Cheers and don’t even think about it.😁

I looked at RC's Ultimate World cruise and it's definitely a chunk o' change!  I wonder what Carnival would charge in comparison? Even a 2 month segment (like RC has available) would be awesome!

Did Karl have any "seasickness" issues?

Lovely report!  When my DDs were little, they would try anything Carnival had on the menu.  Jumpy chicken (frog legs) was a favorite along with escargot. Your granddaughters made me think of that😻 Happy that you all had a great time!!

Where do the rescued people stay? Or does the Coast Guard (or some other official entity) take them to a land facility so they don't stay on ship? TIA!

What a great way to celebrate your DD's bday!!😍

On 4/19/2024 at 11:53 AM, Saint Greg said:

Overnight Bermuda and Overnight Cabo I believe.

 

As for long days my upcoming abc has 8am-10pm in both Aruba and Bonaire.

I read both of your blogs on Bermuda but didn’t notice if you could exit the ship when you wanted or had to wait till a designated time. Thanks for any info!

40 minutes ago, staceyglow said:

We are on the Panorama transpacific from Singapore to LA  on October 12 and it includes an overnight stay in Honolulu.  It was originally supposed to be a stop in Maui and a stop in Honolulu. but they canceled the Maui stop and replaced it with 2 days in Honolulu.

I love Hawaii!! I’m sorry you won’t be stopping in Maui.

The House-made Burrata was soooo good!

Great start!!  Looking forward to more😺!!

Has Karl ever been on a cruise?

The kids make a sweet couple!!

2 hours ago, teknoge3k said:

 

I had this exact same scenario last year with Carnival in Bermuda and I found out the hard way. NCL & RCCL have port priority in Bermuda. Depending on the port schedule, Carnival ships may not dock in Bermuda. Instead, they tender in using the lifeboats from the ship. So even though we were there for multiple days, they still had an "all aboard" time each night to be back on the ship. I believe that was 11pm iirc. After that, they do not run the lifeboat tenders back and forth. Then the next day they did not start the tenders until 9am. It was very frustrating and our biggest complaint. We LOVE Bermuda. We're going back next month but going with NCL because they're docked in port for the entire 3 days. That way we can come/go as we please all night. 

Here is the schedule for the port. If I’m reading this correctly, Venezia is docked at Heritage Wharf till 4pm on September 4 when we dock at 8am. Then we (Pride) will be at the dock alone until September 6 when Serenade of the Seas arrives at 10am and we depart at 12pm. Does that look correct?

Looking forward to it!!

I usually get Titos and cranberry.

8 minutes ago, shof515 said:

Bermuda cruise ship schedule: http://www.rccbermuda.bm/Documents/Shipping_schedules/2024 Cruise Ship Schedule.pdf shows the ship in port 8am on Wednesday September 4 and leaving on 12pm on Friday 

 

the cruise manager may not be used to overnights so it could be glitch on the website. i seen overnights listed like Bermuda day 1 8am to 11:59pm, Bermuda day 2 12:00am to 11:59pm and so on 

Thanks for the info! I’m trying to plan our Thursday (the one full day) with a visit to the Caves and I was planning on buying tickets (I’ve read on CC that the Caves can get booked up) and I was hoping on catching the earliest ferry to Hamilton. If I can’t get off the ship before 10am, my plans get pushed later and later. It’s a conundrum 🤷🏻‍♀️

DH and I have a Bermuda cruise Sept 1, 2024.  We port at the Dockyard in Bermuda Wednesday, Sept 4 at 8am, according to my Cruise Manager.  The next morning Thursday, Sept 5 my Cruise Manager says 10am. We don't leave Bermuda till Friday, Sept 6 at 12pm. What does "10am" mean?  Does the ship move and come back at 10am?  Can I not get off the ship before 10am on Thursday?  Thanks for any insight!

1 minute ago, mz-s said:

My next cruise I'll organize an LRC session but instead of money we'll play with the next best thing: bacon.

With the Grand Prize, Snickers on a Stick!😉

1 minute ago, mz-s said:

As soon as Carnival calculates an acceptable rake, LRC will return as a cruise director-led activity like Deal or No Deal.

I bet you're right!!

3 minutes ago, pirate4me2 said:

Oh wow, sounds about right as far as personality goes. I'm glad Patti has had no issues with her! 

It's interesting how the attitude of a typical friendly, welcoming Carnival worker to a surly, discontent Carnival worker is such a large contrast.  Maybe if Precious worked at McDonald's we wouldn't notice her negativity but on a Carnival cruise, she sticks out like a sore thumb. 

12 hours ago, Shella73 said:

Ok, I have read the thread and do not see this covered.  We want to buy the Athens combo pass. We land on Aug 29th at 1200, we plan on some sightseeing that afternoon, we have a full day on the 30th and want to see the Acropolis that morning and do some leisurely sightseeing, and eating. On the 31 we have to be on a ship in Piraeus by 1400, so we would like to use that morning wisely.

 

I am looking at buying the Athens combo ticket to start on the 29th, however, I do not want to go to the Acropolis until 0800 on the 30th, Is that possible?

DH and I stopped at a charming cafe just up the hill from Hadrian's Library called Klepsidra Cafe if you're looking for a break from shopping. I have pictures in my review on page 24.