Are.we.there.yet?

Hi Greyhound3,

Yes.  We paid the $100 deposit pp but it's on our account as OBC.  That's their way of getting something if we don't show-up.  I'm OK with the OBC because we'll spend it... probably in the casino LOL!  Our last certificate had the same wording but we were not charged.  Our current rep told me that their computer systems and/or agents couldn't figure out how to post it so many of the agents just skipped it.  Supposedly, they fixed that glitch last October so now it's done this way.

Tina

Hi,

I'm having this same problem.  Our cruise is not as close as yours but I'd like to get everything in order and print our documents.  I've called as well and I was told the Casino just takes their time.  Maybe because it's Tax Season and they are working on win/loss statements instead?  Please come back and let us know when your cruise gets finalized.  Crossing my fingers!

Thanks!

Tina

I was on the Dawn last week. I had brought some reusable straws for my frozen drinks but didn't actually use them. Since the straws have been eliminated, they now blend the frozen drinks until they are watery so straws aren't necessary. The drinks don't taste as good this way but they are drinkable.

Thanks snowmo for the answer!

Tina

Hi,

Does the water package on board cost the same as buying it on-line? We drink the tap water and bottled water and I'd rather use OBC if the prices are the same.

Thanks!

Tina

Hawkeyetise,

Our letter is very similar but our times are slightly different. We leave Cuba at noon the second day instead of 3:00 PM. That's unfortunate. Instead, we arrive at Great Stirrup Cay an hour earlier - 8:00 AM. There must be a reason we have to leave Cuba earlier. Maybe another ship takes our place? Either way, I'm excited. We booked this trip to celebrate our son's 21st B-Day. We've been to the Bahamas before so this will be a better 21st B-Day celebration.

Tina

Hi,

We received the same e-mail but our sailing on the SKY is July 24th and the e-mail includes many dates not on this list. It seems like they changed most of the 4 day sailings to this itinerary. SWEET!

Tina

Hi,

We just got off of the Crown on Saturday and we also sailed her last year. I can tell you that 18 year olds are indeed welcome in the club until it closes around 1:30 AM. Our kids spent every night in the club and our son is 19. They check for ID after 10:00 PM but it wasn't a problem. They had a great time in there with all of their new friends.

The Crown also had an advertised Meet and Greet for the 18-20's group on both sailings (1st night last year and 2nd night this year) and I suggest your son participate and show up 5 minutes early or exactly on time. The ship does provide a representative to get things going but they only stay a few minutes, once introductions have been made. The crew offered the group a contact person in case they wanted to reserve an area for a group event but it was never needed. Our kids are somewhat shy, our DD in particular, so having this brief gathering has been wonderful for them. So many people cruise with large groups and are busy often with family events so it's sometimes hard to find the kids that are actually looking for new friends versus making them along the way. Having friends from the start enhances their experience IMHO.

Have a great cruise on the Crown!

Tina

Thanks to the OP and thanks to ZoeyVictoria for confirming the gift card option versus the e-mail code.

I got mine!

Does it matter if it's the e-mail code or actual card variety?

Hi,

We were on the Miracle about a week ago and I can tell you that there was A LOT of 1st time cruisers on this ship. I agree that they may not know about Cruise Critic yet.

Tina

Thanks for the memories! :)

Hello,

We sailed the Crown Princess in April and they had a Meet and Greet set-up for this age group the first night. It was a simple gathering so kids this age, that are not traveling in a group could meet friends in a similar situation. Our kids had their best cruise because of this and are still in communication with their new friends. It wasn't a club. It was simply a gathering spot for young adults who are looking to make new friends and it worked well.

We sailed on the Carnival Miracle last week and our kids were bored. We've taken 30 cruises so we know how to occupy ourselves but that doesn't mean they weren't disappointed. It would be great if Carnival would simply create a meeting spot for the people that want it. Nobody is forcing them to attend so the kids that want nothing to do with it don't need to be involved.

Just my 2 cents as someone experienced with both scenarios.

Tina

I would also like to say THANK YOU for the great review that included so many great pictures. We'll be sailing on the Miracle in 2 weeks! :)

Hi,

We were on the sailing right before you and had a nice time!

I can actually say that we saw Captain America in Ensenada at the Cinepolis! The movie was in English with Spanish subtitles. There were 3 people in our party and the total cost for all of us was $7.83! Seems that Wednesdays are their bargain day so if you are sailing on the Inspiration 4 day cruise, you'll be there at the perfect time. We have been to Ensenada many times and we would do this again in a heartbeat!

Tina

Thanks madelinerose! I appreciate the info.

Cathalain,

We have a reservation at the Homewood Suites on President Street that doesn't seem too far from the Berkshire. Is this a risky area in the evening?

Thanks,

Tina