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    New Menus

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    I do like the new menus also.....there looks like some very nice choices.....for heavens sake it's not the QE2....and the prices you pay on carnival justifies the menus. if you want fancy food then sail on a fancy line......I am not trying to be nasty! it's just the truth. Be reasonable, .... I have sailed on HAL and yes the food was very fancy.....but that's not what carnival is about.......some people call it being CHEAP.....I call it catering to a family type crowd? the dishes aren't mcDonalds.....the menus look like they have some very nice choices.

    COME on.....FLAMING here it comes !!!!

     

    No Flaming I agree with you.

    Carnival Pride Halloween Cruise 2013

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    Summery:

    I love the Pride.

    Staff: It has the best crew and staff ever. They are always friendly and remember you name.

     

    Food: The food was good as always, and just love the deli and pizza

     

    Entertainment: I was glad they still had the older shows. We were on the Glory in June, and the ships with the 2.0 upgrades have change the entertainment in the theater.

     

    Cabin: Since we cruise so much we have been in all kinds of different cabins. I always book interior or oceanview and then upgrade when I find a price drop. Balcony are still my favorite.

     

    Ports: We cruise for the ship so the ports are not important to me. I do like the Bahamas, but the Caribbean ports are my favorite.

     

    If anyone has any specific questions I will try to answer them

     

    So long until our next cruise.

    Carnival Pride Halloween Cruise 2013

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    This was the last night were it would be warm on the balcony, so I took advantage of it. Now we are headed home the weather turns cool fast.

     

    Day 7: Last Sea Day

    Well it was chilly outside this morning. It is also overcast and looks like it will be a rainy day.

    I do have to say for all cruises inside because of the weather it did not seem as crowded has I thought it would be.

    Breakfast in MDR was odd. We were seated at a table for 10, but no one on the table was social. Oh well.

     

    We do not self assist when we leave the ship, so I packed up our two suitcases in the morning, with that job done I could enjoy the day.

     

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    After lunch we headed to the casino to enroll in the slot tournament. dh made it to the finals.

     

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    The finals were held at 3 pm, DH came in 5th but won a t-shirt.

     

    One of our favorite parts of the cruise is the Question and Answer about the ship they hold each cruise with the the CD. Kirk and Adam were great in answering all the questions.

     

    I caught the sun set from our balcony while getting ready for dinner.

     

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    Our last dinner in MDR was memorable, we exchanged email address with our tablemates and promised to share pictures. I really enjoyed our wait staff and gave them an extra tip to show them just how much.

     

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    The show that night was Carnival Legends, (this is when the guest entertain us has impressions of different singers) We were not dissappointed at all, they were great.

     

    We managed to catch the comedy show before calling it a night.

     

    Last day

     

    We woke up just before we were docking and I managed to get this picture of us going under the bridge from our balcony.

     

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    We had #1 tags so we were off the ship by 9:30, put the suitcases in the car and headed to our next stop Atlantic City, NJ. We try to spend one night there on our way home. Bye to the Pride until next Nov.

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    We had not stayed in Showboat in a while and they offered us a "House of Blues Suite" for free so I booked it.

     

     

     

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    Carnival Pride Halloween Cruise 2013

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    Day 6: Freeport Bahamas

    We docked early at 7 am., while we were sleeping. We have been to this port many times and it is a short stay only until 1:30 pm, so we just went to the straw market at the terminal. They have built a Senor Frogs here since our last visit. We did shop there. I buy a magnet and short glass at every port and did not have one from Senor Frogs, Bahamas. http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu71/skeighley/PB011738_zps26e26661.jpg

     

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    The weather was beautiful, but too hot for me to do that much walking around. We went back to the ship after taking pictures of the area. After lunch we went to our room to chill. I was going to read, out on the balcony, but it was too hot to stay out there long. We did watch the sail away before taking naps

     

    Dinner in the MDR was the second Elegant night and everyone looked great. The Show that night was "Jazzaz" in the theater

    Carnival Pride Halloween Cruise 2013

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Carnival Pride Halloween Cruise 2013

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Carnival Pride Halloween Cruise 2013

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    We wandered around the ship taking pictures of the decorations and costume. The Party was held in the Atrium and we were lucky enough to get a seat at the bar. Best place for all the action. Kirk the CD sent the entertainment staff out into the crowd to pass out tickets to the best twenty costumes. I took a picture with the ugly witches Later that night in the theater, they all went on stage and we voted on the best one. The Dead Bride and Groom won.

     

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    At 10:13 we headed to the casino, they passed out ticket and if they called your number you got to spin the wheel for a prize.

    It was after midnight when we went back to our room to be greeted by our towel animal.

     

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    Carnival Pride Halloween Cruise 2013

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    Posted

    Day 5: Halloween and Nassau, Bahamas

     

    We slept late and had room service delivered at 8:30. We just chilled and watched the Halloween party on the today show, before heading down to the MDR for breakfast. DH ordered a bloody Mary for his free drink. I just love their blueberry pancakes so that is what I had that day. We were seated with a retired couple who cruised more than 50 times on different cruise lines. Need I say, what interesting topics were discussed. We were in such deep conversations we did not even feel the ship dock at 10:30 am.

     

    We were in no rush to get off so we waited for the crowds to thin out before we got off. We were on one of the first docks so the walk to the terminal was not far. We choose to take the water taxi to Atlantis. We had been here many times before, but I love to walk through the shops before going inside. It was a beautiful warm day and we really enjoyed walking around.

     

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    After taking a regular taxi back to the dock, I decided to skip the straw market shopping and headed back onboard the ship to have lunch and rest awhile.

     

    I decorated the door for Halloween to get festive. Some of the guest where dressed in Halloween costumes for dinner. They served a special choice of dessert at dinner that night. Of course I had the chocolate cake, while DH choise the cheesecake.

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    Carnival Pride Halloween Cruise 2013

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    Day 4: Port Canival Fl.

    Woke up to a bright sunny day and room service again. Enjoyed my coffee out on the balcony. We had decided to stay on the ship at this port since we had been here many times before.

     

    I wanted to try breakfast in the lido buffet, DH went along with it only with a little protest. I should have listened to him. Food was luke warm and there were still alot of lines at 9:30. Best part of the morning was I got to call my daughters and talk to them.

     

    We went for a walk around the ship outside and found the "Sunset Garden Walkway" in the forward part of the ship.

     

    We settled in the Serinity Area for the afternoon, I went in the hottub and sunned while DH sat in the shade and people watched. The temp was in the 80's and it was great.

     

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    After having enough sun, we headed to the future cruise desk where Nick was going to book my B2B 2015 Cruise on the Splendor. He worked with my PVP so I could get the on board Credit and the room I wanted for both cruises. Nick was great to work with.

     

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    We spent the rest of the afternoon walking around looking at the halloween decorations they were putting up.

     

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    After dinner we caught the show in the theater "Wonderland" It was a musical about different countries. There were no comedy show for the next few days so we listen to music at some of the clubs before hitting the casino.

    They had a late night Mexican Fiesta on the lido deck, but we only went up there to grab some pizza.

     

    to be continued.:

    Carnival Pride Halloween Cruise 2013

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    that will make me upset - I bought it just to charge my phone and camera via the USB ports. I think I'll pack it with my camera and other electronics (GPS and phone etc)

     

    That might work. I have my packed in a cruise kit I made. It is a

    9" x 9" plastic container. I have a eye glass repair kit, first aid kit, sewing kit. extra batteries,glue, pens etc. That is where they found it. I have had it in that kit for my last 6 cruise no problem.

    Good luck

    Carnival Pride Halloween Cruise 2013

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    they confiscated your 3-way plug? I thought they were allowed as long as you used it smart. I'm bringing this along to charge my camera because it has the USB port on it....I hope they don't take it!

     

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    Thats what mine looked like. yep. said I could get it back last evening of cruise.

    Carnival Pride Halloween Cruise 2013

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    Posted

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    The past guest party was held in the Butterfly Lounge. It was great as usual. We managed to find a seat with some of the CC group.

    They show the ships on the screen and everyone claps for the ones they have cruised on Later we meet the management staff and the Captain. Dancing follows before we leave for dinner.

     

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    This time all the table made it to dinner. The past two nights someone was missing. We really enjoy our table mates.

     

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    We hit the casino before heading to catch the comedy show. We decided to skip the regular show. We were getting tired after three days on the go so we skipped late night pizza but did make it to catch part of the New Orleans Party in the Atrium

     

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    Back to our room to be greated by our towel friend.

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    Tomorrow is our first port of call: Port Canaveral Florida

     

    to be continued:

    Carnival Pride Halloween Cruise 2013

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    Day 3: Second Sea Day

    We awoke to room serviced this morning. We are usually up by the time coffee arrives. Out on the balcony I enjoyed the peace of the ocean. Breakfast in MDR was great and we sat with a delightful young newlywed couple.

    We walked around deck 10, our kind of exercise, and came upon this, a back up generator. Wow I guess they learned their lesson from the past.

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    At 11:30 we all gathered in the casino for our cc Slot Pull, it was fun even if we did not win anything. Just everyone cheering each other on was fun. We were at a $1 machine in the non-smoking area, but someone forgot to tell the rude lady on the machine next to us who chain smoked and was upset by all our noise. Oh well takes all kinds.

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    Lunch was a hamburger in the Serenity area where it was quiet. We just love to watch people.

    Carnival Pride Halloween Cruise 2013

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    Day 2 First Sea Day

    We got to see this sunrise this morning, I forgot to close the drapes last night.

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    We always have room service delivered in the morning with coffee and juice. I love to have my coffee on my balcony. I always try to get room 5236 which has a longer balcony, but that won was taken when we upgraded to a 7A from a 4K. I had this magnet made for our door. I figured this would be a harder one to take

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    We like to have Breakfast in the MDR where we can sit relax and meet new people. I am limited on what I can eat and the food in the dinning room is always served hot.

     

    The weather is getting warming today which lookes to be a plus. We joined a CC cocktail party which was head in the beauties lounge. About 35 attended and it was a great party. They had raffles and I won a ship on a stick. lol

     

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    The girls we met were great and alot of fun

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    After lunch we walked deck 10 before we chilled out in the aft Serenity area .

     

    Tonight is elegant night and everyone dresses. We do not go to the Captains Party in the Promenade Deck since it is always so crowded with pictures being taken. Instead we chill on our balcony watching the sea go by.

     

    After dinner we went to the main theater to see "Vroom" the show. I love the older shows. They did away with them on any ships that have 2.0 upgrades. We also caught the comedy shows that night. As you can see in our review we are into shows and music.

     

    After our nightly snack of pizza we headed off to our room. And yes was met with our towel friend. They also delivered our Platimun gifts.

     

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    To be continued.:

    Carnival Pride Halloween Cruise 2013

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted · Edited by SKeighley

    Just a little about our background first, my DH and I are in our 60’s. I am retired and he is semi retired. We just love to cruise and Carnival is our favorite cruise line. This is our 12th Carnival cruise and 5th on the Pride, which is my favorite ship. I just love the spirit class.

    DH does not fly, so we have to drive to the ports to board the ships.

     

    We love Baltimore MD, since it is just 6 hours from our MA home. We both worked Sat morning so we left home around 3 pm. We were making good time until we ran into traffic jams in both Conn and NJ. We still got to the motel in Aberdeen MD around 10 pm.

     

    Day 1: Embarkation in Baltimore

    We left hotel which is 20 minutes from cruise terminal at 10 am. The most exciting thing is the first view of the Pride at dock. Checking in as a platinum guest was so easy. We were escorted to a special room to receive our Sign & Sail cards and were seated in a special area. Wow we were the 10th guest on board at 11:15. We were able to go right to our room 5232 which is a obstructed view balcony, to drop off our carry on luggage. Since it was early I unpacked what I had before heading up to lido deck for lunch. DH did the buffet, but I could not wait to get their great pizza.

     

    We left lido to make room for more guests and headed back to our room. Only one of our bags had been delivered. I found out later my other bag was opened and they confiscated our 3-way plug. When it was delivered later there was the naughty letter in it. After I unpacked, we went to explore the ship.

     

    Muster drill was held at 3:30 and very painless. The weather was great in the high 50’s and sunny. We decided to watch sail away from our balcony.

     

    We had early seating for dinner and was seated at table 236 which was a table for eight in the center of the dining room. Our table mates were great. I have always felt that dinner is an important part of the cruising experience. Sharing great stories and jokes made it even better, we laughed so much each night at dinner.

     

    The welcome aboard show was great and Kirk our Cruise Director was awesome. We did get to attend the adult comedy show afterwards before crashing for the night. First day always seem longer. I put up my door decoration so I would be able to find our cabin easier.

     

    More to come later.

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