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59 minutes ago, NightOne said:

We have 2503 on our upcoming February 2021 Panorama cruise. It is a family harbor aft facing cove balcony and I'm really looking forward to it because it combines the 2 types of cabins I love most. (Coves and Aft-Facing)

Looking at the deck plan, 2503 is not a Cove balcony. It is a Family Harbor aft facing balcony.

Coves are along the port and starboard sides and are cat 7.

We have been in Cove balconies on the Dream, Magic, Breeze and Vista. Never had the door closed on us. Fingers crossed for our Mardi Gras next year.  🙂

And 200 for Diamond -- unless they start making changes.

5 minutes ago, DryCreek said:

I didn't think that they also closed off the window too.

This is correct. Nothing covers the window -- just the cabin door to the balcony.

12 minutes ago, Banditswife said:

Ours shows up on our booking.  I assume if it is there, then it will be on your account after boarding.

This has been our experience.

Yes, it should show up.

Legend does too. As does the Miracle and the Spirit. Liberty also has a cover over the aft pool.

5 minutes ago, Gamecock_Cruiser said:

Is there an upcharge for this for lunch?

No  🙂

1 hour ago, funtorunwild said:

OK...my bad...

 

Happens to all of us some times.  🙂

9 minutes ago, funtorunwild said:

If you ask the cabin steward he will put some in ...not sure on Carnival , may have been another line, but they were $2.50

My response was our experience on Carnival since this is the Carnival message board. Not aware of Cabin Steward providing this service on Carnival. However, you can get items from Room Service for a fee.

7 hours ago, funtorunwild said:

ones in the mini fridge are $2.50 each so it is a wash,

We haven't seen soft drinks (or any other drinks) in the mini fridges in several years.

21 minutes ago, schazzy said:

JiJi's and Cucina del Capitano were open for lunch every day we were on the Sunshine last year. They are located at the very back of the Lido deck. 

 

 

Also, There's a BBQ buffet on Deck 5 at Ocean Plaza on Embarkation day that was really good and not crowded. 

Also, the Asian and Italian are omelette stations for breakfast.

24 minutes ago, Tom.Terrific said:

We've had coves on Magic and Dream, and have one upcoming on the Breeze,   But like others have said, you want to stay out from under the galley.  We shoot for under the excursion desk or guest services.

This is what we do as well. Never heard any noise from above. We've been on the Dream, Magic, Breeze and Vista. We are booked in a Cove on the Mardi Gras in 2021.

11 hours ago, coevan said:

 

A $10 wine at your liquor store would be sold at a restaurant for $30+

Thanks --

7 hours ago, 216Cruiser said:

We absolutely love sleeping with the balcony door cracked and hearing those waves splash.

Hope you know that leaving the balcony door cracked has a negative effect on other cabins air conditioning.  😞

1 hour ago, coevan said:

at any restaurant at least 3-1 of cost. 

What does this mean?

If you go to cruisedeckplans dot com, you can bring up the deck plan of the ship you are interested in. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and you will see what each symbol stands for like this:

		= 1 Upper Bed
		= 2 upper beds
		= Extended balcony (50% larger)
		= Stateroom with 2 portholes
		= Twin beds do not convert
		= Twin with single sofa
		= Twin/king w double sofa
		= Twin/King w single sofa
		= Twin/king, single sofa & 2 upp
		= Twin/king, single sofa & upper

1 hour ago, Teibban said:

I agree 100% on that. And I do not believe that there is that many people having it so the line could be use temporarily when people with FTTF are present and if not, you use it for people not having it.

Don't forget that Diamond and Platinum both have priority access to the tenders leaving the ship, but not on the return to the ship.

Our choice would be option 2 in a Cove balcony (deck 2).  🙂

Really enjoy those ports.

Suggest that you go to cruisedeckplans dot com to see some videos of the cabin types you are interested in. Looks like the aft wraps on deck 6 have no shade unless the sun is in front of the ship. Deck 7 looks like it may have a bit of shade.

47 minutes ago, CarnivalCruiser875 said:

Oh man did I screw up!!

 

The itinerary is COSTA MAYA, not Mahogany Bay! Good to hear about MB though.

Costa Maya is nice. $3 cab ride to the beach at Mahuhual and $2 for return. Nice beach with restaurants and bars. You can see the ships at the port from the beach.

32 minutes ago, ejnsb said:

In Cozumel, how did you get to Paradise Beach?  Cost?

We were just there. Cab is $15 up to 4 people. Trip is about 20 minutes. Entrance fee to Paradise is $3 per person and they ask that you spend at least $10 per person on food and drinks. There are 2 bars -- one by the large pool and one down at the beach. There are "toys" in the ocean and there is a charge for the use of them. We didn't do them, so not sure what the price was.

We enjoyed sitting by the pool in the shade and having drinks and lunch. Food was very good and not expensive.

Return to port was easy. Lots of cabs standing by. Same price for the return trip.

Our choice would be Mahogany Bay. Long distance from ship to land. Buses are used. Close to 3 miles and not much to do right in port.

14 hours ago, Cyn874 said:

I've looked at the deck plans a few times but I don't understand how to read them, and i don't see anything for the galley listed anywhere. How can you tell if your cabin is below the galley or not? I'm booked in 2378. 

Which ship?

Thanks for your review. Enjoying it. Side note: Serenity age is 21 and over. 🙂