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I posted it due to the email I got last night. John is on vaca right now but I'm sure someone will bring to his attention on another platform since there was a lot of dialogue when plat/dia had an issue in (I think it was) Galveston.

Right, I paid for the cruise and how can you not let me on as long as I'm there before the cut-off time.

So this is a hot topic on various forums, and I'm pretty sure John Heald said just recently that Plat/Diamond can show up whenever they want and did not have to adhere to a timeslot. It appears that has now changed. I received an email from Carnival last night titled VIFP Platinum and Diamond Guests Update and Online Check-in Invitation that says you must show up during your timeslot as "we will not be able to accommodate guests who show up outside their Arrival Appointment." My (same VIFP level) travel partner did NOT get this email and we're on the same cruise. 🤨 For informational purposes only. 🙂 Happy cruising!

OP, thank you for sharing your experience. Trying out Venezia soon. I love HMC sand/water, but agree that tendering is a big waste of precious time. Coco Cay's beaches are not as nice, but docking there is great. I must've missed cheesesteaks the times I was there ! Will look better next time. Love the watershows on the Oasis, etc. ships. Carnival used to have great production shows. Happy cruising!

Forgot to mention, this is for ECLIPSE. So their info is wrong!

This cabin is listed on my MoveUp offer and it says aft of ship. I was suspicious when I saw what looked like a big window which must be facing forward. I wonder what happens when someone wins the bid expecting an aft view! Ultra Deluxe Veranda Stateroom Spacious staterooms located in the aft of the ship, each with its own extra-large private veranda to enjoy the beautiful sunsets

sorry; duplicate and can't delete it!

OK thanks.

Hi all. So the cabins that are under the Oceanview at the stern. . .do you hear noise from above, e.g. chairs being moved?

Feb 2022 on Reflection if you won a trivia game you were given little papers that had "points" on them, and at the end of the cruise, you presented the # you had and got little things like cards, glasses case, hat; don't recall what else, according to the # of points you had accumulated. Oh, wait, I won a lanyard at a name that tune--anyone who was first to name the artist of the song got one. But that was 2022. FFWD to February 2023 on Beyond. Nothing. "Applause" and the game host thought that was funny. It is fun to win little logo items, and really is free advertising for the line. Not sure what lines are still giving prizes at this point.

Thanks; had not seen deck 7 video before!

bumping to top. Would someone please post pics of an aft wrap (corner) balcony cabin on VENEZIA.

Coco Cay has come a long way from the first time I was there in 2019. I'd happily do a stop there any time.

Had the BEST and freshest lobster in NS at Hall's Harbor a few years back! I watched the boat come in, dump the lobsters into a tank, and chose the one I wanted. It was wonderful.

I pretty much like all of them. Cant' say we've had a bad cruise yet. Tried out Virgin Voyages late 2022 (fabulous!), and going on MSC out of NYC this year as well to see what they're like; already got my status match set up. Best to try them out more than once to see which you prefer. I'm at the point where the loyalty perks do weigh in a little bit (thank you Royal/Celebrity) for next cruise planning. . . and Carnival's platinum perks don't have any weight for it to tilt the scale. I've heard they are in the process of revamping, but I doubt there will be huge improvements.

Used to swap papers on Royal Caribbean. . . not anymore though. I agree it was more fun when you didn't have internet help!

I was on Scarlet Lady in October 2022 at half-capacity. That didn't feel crowded but I don't know if full capacity would. Pool area isn't large but there are other great public spaces. And yes, no kids. No pushing photo packages, bingo, etc. No announcements! I wanted to see what it was like and am glad I tried it out. I'll go again sometime, and yes, I agree that they need better itineraries.

Virgin ships are very nice! Loved the hammock on the balcony; all food is included in the cruise prices, plus wifi. Would go on their ships again tomorrow. Major difference is no big production shows.

hehe available aft wraps. .

ah, ok. I thought you had some secret intel'! I checked last night if deck 7 was open on my 2023 cruise and it isn't. Only deck 6, and I think that's too close to the public deck below. I guess I'll see how it goes.

I like that the person on the ship now took a pic for you. Honestly, I'll say that after that pic, I went and checked if deck 7 had open aft wraps for my upcoming cruise, and they're gone. We are thinking of bringing something we can put in that door to soften the sound when it closes! Also, how do you know the bathroom is right there? I haven't seen pics of these cabins yet.

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When are you going? Whichever of us goes first can report back! I hope the door doesn't slam--especially early in the morning.

yikes; you're right. I was looking at the doorway to the L shaped cabin. Hopefully OP can answer this for us.

Hi; I'm with you on not wanting to hear the crew door (it has happened -- can't remember the ship but it was deck 7). The latest (now updated) deck plans show the stairway door away from the corner aft wrap door and next to the tunnel-like cabin on the side.