PittsburghGirlee

1 hour ago, ginabab said:

We didn’t get any platinum benefits on our turning platinum cruise

We asked. The answer was nxt cruise

 

I think we turned platinum after 5 days on this April 2022, 15-day cruise

Sadly, I think you got shafted.  Myself and most others have received the benefits a few days prior to turning Plat :(......  Bummer!!

Tom,

I had a similar experience on I believe the Liberty a few years back, posted about it  on these boards and got LAMBASTED  for it. 

• Why am I complaining when I at least had a nice hit/payout
• Have them send you a check and stop complaining
• Quietly mention it to the Casino Manager and they would have taken care of it instead of you coming the boards and complaining

I felt it was a private transaction and you never know who is lerking around us being on a gals trip and all

• You shouldn't cruise if you feel that unsafe
• No one would EVER do anything hanis, there are cameras everywhere

GOT TO LOVE THESE BOARDS!!

It's my Gal Pal's BDay during our cruise and I wanted to have the cabin decorated, cake and BDay package ready for her.  I am not seeing it in the options :(. 

I only see Wedding and Bon Voyage packages.    I logged on to my account on the CCL website and have tried everything under the sun to try to find it...

Did they stop doing this?

TIA

PG

The case of water is nice to have for that "JUST IN CASE" happens....and for $5, I'm ok with it!!!!

Not that I am putting the jinx on anyone.  

Hey...I'll stay out of the casino with my stinky cigs if I can go back to smoking on my balcony in an open air environment .  For the love of everything holly...where did all those smoke balcony complainers think us smokers were going to go.  Not to mention that not everyone even has a balcony to smoke on. 

Be carful what you wish for....you just may get it!!

Oh  yeah, cruise on the MG, there are very little places you can smoke and less than 80 machines are in the smoking area.  There are also specific non smoking closed off rooms for you to peacefully enjoy your casino experience.

Just an F.Y.I. if bathroom space is an issue, you can maybe have your partner stay back with one of the kiddos and go and use the showers in the gym.  They are very large and free for use.  I use them myself, easier all around, even when it just 2 people... you know.... us gals having to shave and all.

I also agree with above posters as to Baltimore being a very easy port to get in and out of.  They dont kill ya with the week parking fees either.  We are doing the Legend in June, I've done the Pride at least 7 times and it was one of my all time favorite ships.  I was on the MG 2nd sailing, so that says allot.  I prefer the smaller, easier to navigate ships without all of the bells and whistles.  My cocktails all taste the same no matter which ship 🙂

I would gladly trade my Strawberries and the pin for the bathroom samples returning. 

I know it's not much and can bring my own, but it always such a nice little surprise and I actually used almost everything in it.  If I liked something in there, I did purchase it at a later date. 

I remember getting  Oil of Olay samples, LOVED THEM!!

So I take it from reading these posts, that Carnival will accept the IN HOME testing???  If so, which one is the best to get?

Much thanks!!

PG

I was in a rush because I was not aware that you can only put a HOLD on 1 cruise.  I found another cruise that I preferred and I could not have a HOLD on more than 1 cruise.  My offer was going to expire soon and the original hold was for 48 hours.

Again, thanks CC peeps.  You are all amazing and I always know that someone will respond quickly 🙂

Thanks so much everyone.  I was actually able to get in touch with my amazing PVP and she worked her magic for me as she usually does.  I appreciate each and every response👍🏻.
 

PG

10 minutes ago, Jelly_Toast said:

On the Cruise Balance details, if you scroll to the bottom there is a link for cancellation information. You should be able to cancel the hold there. 

I can't find the Cruise Balance Details???

I called and was on HOLD for an hour to try to cancel.  Thought I could just do it on line.

Thanks so much for the quick response everyone 🙂

How do I cancel a HOLD on the CCL website??

I've looked everywhere on there and even pulled up my current hold and cant find it. 

There is another cruise that I want to put a HOLD on and did not realize that you can only do 1 HOLD.

Thanks so much for any input:)

PG

OP,

I agree with you 100%….it was the newest and biggest ship with more bells n whistles that would excite most folks…..however, not me.  I will stick with the smaller ships that gives ME the most comfort.  I posted MY experience on the Mardi Gras on another thread if you want to look it up.  To each their own🍻👍🏻

I was on the 8/7 MG cruise and here are a few things that Makes me think bigger and newer are not always better.  Again, my own experience.  I was in a spa balcony, deck 17 ALL THE WAY FORWARD.  I prefer Pride size.

• cabin is clearly more narrow and smaller, we noticed immediately while trying to unpack and place our items where they go.  Older Better
• bathroom, best part is the actual shower door and no more curtain.  However, again, very narrow and space to put things is limited.  Hubs is 5’ 11” and he had a hard time maneuvering around bathroom.  Older better
• balcony door handles that you now swing up and down, not that easy.  If not closed 100% correctly, A/C automatically shuts off.  We thought we locked it and found out even thought the handle was in locked position, it didn’t close properly.  Older better
• when walking around the inside of the ship and entering doors, there is a sensor button about the size of a quarter that u have to put your thumb on to activate the doors to open, sometimes it worked, sometimes not.  Was also very hard to do, if you were carrying items.  A women on our sailing had her arm closed in the doors when it shut and had to go to Medical.
• We also had 3 Brown Outs ( power outages) that lasted only a few minutes after 10pm on this sailing, casino went dark, people were in elevators, TVs took hours to come back.  I would not get in an elevator past 9pm.  Also, those sliding doors with the little thumb size sensor buttons did not work and I got stuck between the two doors for a few minutes.  Not a big deal, but can be scary if young kids or elderly.  Older Better
• food in the flamingo dining room was just Ho Hum and the portion size is very small.  Not a problem for me, I felt food was wasted giving the bigger portions so I liked that. My hubs ordered as many and as much of anything he wanted and was given everything with a smile.  Good Job.
• casino….oh that casino…ok so I am a smoker and there are seriously about less than 100 machines that are in smoking section, all of the other 750 machines are for the non smokers.  The casino hostess gave me these numbers.  I ordered 15 of my free drinks on us in casino and only actually received 4.  Big Bummer.  There are newer machines and a great variety to choose from on the positive side.
• casino was constantly announcing that the wearing of masks in casino needs to be followed and are only permitted to remove them while smoking or talking a drink, then u are to immediately put your mask back on.  About 80% listened.
• they had staff handing out masks at all entrances to the inside dining areas and making sure your mask was on…Good Job CCL
• serenity area is big and beautiful, we spent most time there since it is adult only, strictly enforced and we trying our best to stay where we felt VAX safe.
• we were told that cruise sailed at 58%, which I lived,  I can’t imagine being on that ship with 100%.  Just not for me.
• bolt was fun for hubs and worth the $15 for 1 round.  We were told the next sailing would get 2 laps.
• If you are a smoker, do not book a forward cabin PERIOD
• Smoking sections are small for the size of that ship.  I’m sure they are slowly getting rid of smoking completely.  If so, my cruising days will be over.  Non smokers should not have 1 single complaint about the smoke with the exception of casino as they barely exists on MG
• room steward Née, was AMAZING and we took great care of her, plus we are neat people, so she didn’t have much to do.   We asked for evening turndown only and every day our room was done by 3pm, once daily,mint works for us, no issues with the time.
• the snoozing signs are now just SNOOZING on both sides, no more CRUISING on the other
• i was on an Ultra cruise so they gave lots of little gifts, no mor cookies though, I missed having them in my cabin.  You had to call for your chocolate covered strawberries when u wanted them, I passed.

These are just a few things that stuck out on this mega ship for me.  MG is big, beautiful and has that new cruise ship smell.  It’s just not my cup of tea, so I’m sticking with smaller ships.  I walked so much, I lost 8 pounds🤣🤣🤣.  Looking forward to my Legend aft balcony in May 2022.

cheers to those that are sailing on her.  It is definitely a Bucket List experience.  We scratched it off our list and am blessed to have been able to have done so.

Just off Mardi Gras on 8/14.  Masks were NOT required IN the thalassotherapy pool area.  I just like laying on the stone heated loungers.  Masks are required as soon as you get up and start walking around or to leave that area.  
 

hope this helps

1 minute ago, tap_out said:

Im with you! there was a few nights on our last cruise where we were content going to the deli and sitting on the pool deck watching a movie. 

 

I absolutely also have to order Room Service.  It’s a tribute to my BFF and cruising buddy that sadly passed away in 2018, I haven’t cruised since then, Mardi Gras/ Aug 7th  will be my first time without her.  We would just chill in the room, order a bunch of Room Service, chill out and head to casino about 2am…. 

Menu looks FANTASTIC to me…..I don’t have to shop, prep or cook for 7 days!!
That’s what is important to me.  There is something for everyone, no one will go hungry.  Sometimes I’m good with just a sammie and 🍺.  Blessed to finally be cruising🙏🏻👍🏻❤️!!

I can’t complain about the offers, they have been pretty good for me. 
Here are few of them…

38 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

 

I guess this is the only way to manage not having both adults in a single cabin on the CHEERS package. Just make sure you don't share any drinks with him, lol  😉

 

Tom

lol, not me😬  Actually, I did not receive the Drinks Everywhere for my Mardi Gras cruise, I booked the Ultra and $200 casino cash, I believe. BUT, my for my May 2022 cruise/Legend, I did.  I usually get Drinks On Us in casino, so it's no biggie...I never leave the casino empty handed👍

3 minutes ago, jjdmom8 said:

How does the drinks everywhere work? anyone know?  This is the first time I have had this offer available (always only have the drinks while playing in casino).  Do I have to wait until the casino opens to get a card or something? Also, is this for both of us in the cabin? or only me?

It is basically a FREE CHEERS PACKAGE and only for the person who receives the offer, unless your cabin mate also received the same offer.  I am going with my hubs, he does not gamble, therefore he did not receive this promotion and I did and will received it.

Hope it helps.

Log in to your account on Carnival website n look under My Deals…this is where u will see ur offers.

Good Luck

I always have to call for the statement as I can NEVER find the place on Barclay website to apply it.  Any direction on this would be appreciated.

Arrrggg,  After my Aug, Mardi Gras cruise, I will be using another cc for better perks as others have stated and only use my Carnival MC for everything Carnival.

I'm confused.....I cruise on Aug 7th Mardi Gras and cannot access ANY of my docs????  How are you seeing and printing out Luggage Tags???  All of my options on My Cruise Manager for this cruise is grayed out and not available.

TIA

PG

I use my awesome PVP to keep people employed, the same reason I do not use self check outs in stores which takes away jobs.... Also as another poster commented, she was a godsend during all the cancellations and rebooking....100%[emoji1303]


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8/18 for me as well..may use my cancelled Oct 18th to book an Ultra if far enough out. Still on the fence.


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