We were on the Horizon in February this year. You can no longer sit in the pool area at all unless you are in a Havana Cabin. You can get a drink at the outside bar but must take it back inside. We were nicely asked to leave the area after someone complained we were there. Lots of empty chairs at the time. The Horizon is one of our favorite Ships.
Part of the problem with the Gloria wine based margaritas could be it is a 1.5L bottle which is not allowed because of size. It is also available in 750ml but rarely carried because the 1.5L is a much better deal
Last week on Nieuw Statendam there was still a VeriFLY line but you’d mergered with the only line before checking. If you have a passport take your picture and send you to wait for your # to be called
Been on several cruises on Super Bowl Sunday almost Exclusively with Carnival. The game a has always been on the big screen on the lido deck and at every bar that has TVs Also super bowl is the only live sports event that is also on your cabin TV, but that may have changed because it’s been a few years since we watched in our cabin. As far as snacks go I do not remember them being offered on the Lido deck.
I have a feeling that when you return to Royal you might feel the same way about them. This is problem for the entire cruise industry that needs to fix. Each cruise line will handle it the best way that will for that cruise line.
Also the possibility that if your cabin is not ready and you drop your luggage off the cabin steward may think it was left by the previous occupants and remove it
And if carnival charged you more for the your cruise without any cutbacks I’m pretty sure you’d be complaining that Carnival is charging me more without any better or more free services. Carnival is in business to make money. Go to the other cruise line boards and they are all full of people complaining that the service and amenities have gone down in quality with more items that used to be free are now have a charge
Supply chain issues like a lot of products these days. For Hennessy, this has been going on for almost a year now. However, recently, it does seems to be easing up
Billboard on Board is the Sing along that is as close to Karaoke as it gets on Holland. It is held 6 of the 7 nights on a 7 day cruise. No individual singing but it is a lot of fun. Our nightly entertainment every cruise.
This is our favorite Hotel in Ft Lauderdale. We’ve rented a car most times. There is a fee to park per day. Lyft and Uber work really well in Ft Lauderdale. Great pool and Pool bar. Employees are very friendly and good at what the do. There is a great deli about 8 blocks away. It is on a busy highway but walking is very safe way to get around the area. Lots of restaurants and stores including a total wine and Publix