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12 hours ago, Drew B 58 said:

Let’s put it this way:  a significant portion of Carnival’s clientele prioritizes value.  It’s very possible that people who prioritize value have done so for a long time and that over those years, they have amassed enough days to achieve platinum or even diamond status.  That doesn’t mean they aren’t still cautious and frugal with how they spend their (limited) discretionary income…

Many who are reaching Platinum and Diamond now started cruising Carnival when they were a much different line.

Why do the gymnastics when a CC handles it without input or risk?

3 hours ago, sparks1093 said:

They should outlaw that term "living wage" because it is going to vary region by region and even person by person. DW and I raised 5 sons and I suspect our living wage was higher than someone who was single, as only one example.

 

Without question.  It is a fallacy in the real world. 

If I can't get the first slot at check-in we chose 1pm.  That puts us in the ship when the packed common areas have began to clear.

On 10/26/2022 at 1:31 PM, markkw07 said:

C'mon now!. It's not like there is a crew of southern grandma’s in the galleys cooking! Let's be realistic about this! Even if there was, there would be people on here complaining about it, so yea my rule, if you don't like it, then don't continue eating it and of course complain about it on here!. That’s just the cruise critic way and super helpful! I don't think it's going to change from what it is much. Move along!

Southern grandma's?   If McDonald's can out out a passable biscuit it isn't that hard.

It's the internet....everyone is a big tipper.  Surprised some of you can even enjoy the cruise as busy as you are handing out cash.

I can tell you what worked this week on the Elation for Elegant night.....a tank top with a Biggie Smalls caricature and a hat that said 'no f*ucks given'.

Lol....Carnival just doesn't stop.

I'll worry about gravy when they find something suitable to put it on.  Those wheat looking hockey pucks aren't cutting it.

5 hours ago, Joebucks said:

To put it in perspective, that's 93 $15 cocktails. 

So 4.6 drinks per day to put it into perspective. 

2 hours ago, asalligo said:

I would have to try something, 1:30 is crazy. You paid for that day on the ship. Might as well be throwing dollars in the ocean like a fool. 

It is within the boarding window....nothing crazy about it.

Carnival has no expectations at this point.  However, the majority still do chinos and some sort of collared shirt.

It is always a yes for us.  There has never been a day, ever, where I did not have at least 6 drinks on a cruise ship.  I'm breaking even at that point, sea days where I have more are just freebies.

Its is really hit or miss in our experience.  They would nail the meat one time and the sides sucked and next time it would be reversed.  I've never had the brisket not be horribly dry and I finally wrote it off.

We have ranged from months in advance to 3 days.

5 hours ago, Pellaz said:

 

Hmm, smoked salmon was available on the Lido breakfast buffet every time I wandered by last week on the Horizon.   (I'd have preferred another option for Eggs Benedict.)  

Strange.....I can't remember lox on the Lido of any Carnival cruise I've taken in 10 years.  They have other deli meats, not lox.

Lol...it is the most common breakfast meat by far yet some are puzzled why people mention it? 

I'm just glad some on here are now forced to admit it is because of being cheap.  I have not found a land based restaurant or competing cruise line that has failed to find a way to budget for bacon....just Carnival. 

7 minutes ago, BarbieGee said:

Okay.. so... this may be a Noob questions but.... WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH BACON? Is there a bacon shortage on Carnival?

I've seen the term 'bacation' on other topics and this is a puzzling topic.

 

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Carnival is the only entity left with a bacon shortage 'due to Covid' and all that. Lol.

We use it an have never had any issues with damage.  Great perk.

On the Elation now.  The first trip to the MDR was great last night.  We were out in an hour or so and all the food was the correct temp. 

Brunch this morning was a different story.  Seated at 9am before it was really that busy.   The starter bagel arrived at 9:55, omelet at 10:20.

I'm on the Elation right now with the middle internet package.  Verizon wifi texting or calling does not work from our Samsung phones.  We are using Facebook messenger and Google Voice texting.

7 minutes ago, BlerkOne said:

Wowza - CCL currently up 4.79% today, RCL a paltry 2.29%

I will still take the +2.3% from RCL over the last 30 over the -18.6% from CCL.

1 hour ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said:

The earlier the check in time the sooner you can be in the ship enjoying food and drink. 

 

The earlier boarding group gets you on the ship earlier, arrival time just gets you in the terminal.

1 hour ago, vacruisin said:

I agree.  For all the people on CC who say they leave tips, I sure don't witness too many people tipping when I'm onboard.  I guess all the tippers come to CC to brag about it. 🙄

I've noticed the same.  On the internet most seem to be to busy handing out $20's to even enjoy the cruise.  Everyone on here for example tips extra with every drink.  In my real life of many many (probably too many) hours sitting at a bar people watching I would say it is less than 10%.

That is what it says until Carnival assigns the cabin.  No real reason to call because the cabin does not have to be assigned until boarding if they want.