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Recently diagnosed diabetic
geckoaz replied to stuckintexas's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I have cruised over 20 years as a diabetic type 2. I wear an nsulin pump. First, alcohol stresses the liver. However, i drink rum and diet coke. No carbs. Second, travel with insulin in a bag that can hold a freezer gel bag. I take 150 units a day. I try to regulate it as best i can. Heat and then cold weakens its effectiveness.the only problem is airlines and a melted freezer gel bag. TSA has taken them away. Finally sugar free and no sugar added is deceptive. They still have carbs. These desserts may lots of carbs. Carbs and fat give flavor. Enjoy the trip. My next cruise is the Icon. Lots of walking. And my wife and i will make great memories. -
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My personal rule is 100 a day. I do have some of it in smaller bills for airport and precruise hotel. But on the ship i bill break 100 as needed..my wife has her separate slot machine stash. Fortunatly we bring some home for the next cruise. i tip the cabin cleaners and their hlpers at the end of the cruise. I usually est in mdr and tip waiters snd servers. If i find a bar tender who remebers i drink diet coke or diet and rum, i tip nicely. The dog kennel is 50 a day. I wonder if i can bring my emotional support beagle with me? I am sure rover on the icon would like a play date.
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I am on panorama right now. They cut the cakes in front of you..great vaiety. The mdr has smaller portions but good. Choc melting cakes smaller and often not much melt. But i see lots of banana splits being served..not on menu. Later this year panorama will be in dry dock. To change production shows and restaurants sometimes take place during that time. The game shows like deal or no deal with play along are packed. I have never had a bad cruise in 20 cruises.
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Panorama Nov-Dec 2023 sailings cancelled!
geckoaz replied to weezal's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
We are on the new years eve sailing. The night before we are staying at the Queen Mary. I notice QM has not moved. I hope it does not have a propulsion problem.- 286 replies
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Funny this used to be cruise critic. Those not scheduled for may 2 appear to be cheer. Anyway Heald says he will be on both and this is a tacit admission of the screw up. We seldom get an inaugural cruise on west coast. I like putting bait on rod when fishing in the sea. However I do not like bait and switch.
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Freedom? Changed date of inaugural sailing in us?
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Leftovercake and extra party favors are not the same. Not going to pay 800 more for same plus 7 day costs. Funny most of ship is already sold out and it was just announced.
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My wife and i were excited to be on our first inaugural cruise but now it is the second. Will miss festivities and big wig corporate guests on the 2nd cruise. What was real reason the cruise was moved up? Now it is 7 day as oppose to our 5. No first time at port celebrations. Left over cake and party supplies. Thanks carnival for popping our inaugural balloon.
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Gluten free in bonsai? What other places?
geckoaz replied to wesnliz's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
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Gluten free in bonsai? What other places?
geckoaz replied to wesnliz's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Couple next husband could not eat butter and other things. They brought out a similar pate for him -
LIVE… Carnival Celebration 9/3/23-9/9/23
geckoaz replied to MeganGC1983's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Will hurricane Lee affect your return to Miami? We leave on the celebration on Saturday. Flying from phoenix. -
A nice reusuable poncho might be something i would take on later cruises. I am going on the celebration next week and will probably get a third fanny pack. A few cruises ago i was told by staff "you will take the coozie!!"
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FREE laundry is big deal with us. Nice to go home with clean clothes
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Carnival Spirit to Alaska - any recent feedback?
geckoaz replied to ajtaylor29's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
We completed out alaskan trip on the spirit on june 27. It was a great cruise with surprisingly good weather. Dining..MDR early seating. Unlike many cruises it was full most evenings. Staff was exceptional. Food was always good ( i have been on 17 cruises). The ship was clean and had plenty of alaskan theme shirts. Excursions were fantastic. Whales were hard to see but did appear with dolphins by ship. Ez to get to tour was lumberjack show. Block from pier. Took skagway train into canada and bus back. Bus tour had lots more details than train staff. Youtube videos of our red hat group are appearing more frequently. Many more details than i could give. Dome swimming pool was appreciated. We love the spirit.