starstruck05

You have options. Check in times vary by port. A few are as early at 10 am but usually 10:30 - 11 is average. To disclaimer the ship may arrive at 6 am but guests don't get off the ship until it clears customs. The ship may not leave port until 7 but every port has an on board time. For example, New Orleans is usually 2:30/3 pm but sail away isn't until about 5 pm. You can check your bags in with the porter at the terminal and come back for full check in but most ports you can do full check in and then leave back off the ship. You just have to show you documents that you already checked in, and be back in time because the ship will leave you. Additionally rooms are usually not ready until about 1:30 at most ports so if you do full check in you will have to wait until you can drop your luggage in your room before leaving. If possible I suggest coming in the day before the cruise and using that time to explore the area. Too many variables can keep you from making it back in time.

I went back and reread. I thought it was referring to the Excel ones already ordered. Oh well. Still give me hope for Dream/Vista class in NOLA as no way they would bring any of these here.

I'm all for the new ships and yall already know how I feel about New Orleans. I want a new ship or at least Dream/Vista class. Now I read the announcement, I didn't see any hints as to the size of the new ships unless I missed something. I hoping the new ships are not Excel or bigger. Loved the Mardi Gras but I didn't even make it to a 3rd of the ship. It was way too big. Now if they throw Emeril's on a smaller size ship.....

This looks like a nightmare.....

I never buy the internet package. I use wifi in Port. If I have an absolute need, I would buy it for the day. I prefer to have a bit of a disconnect as I work on the computer/internet all day for a living. My mom likes to buy it, however, so she can facetime my niece. We aren't getting it this upcoming cruise as she will finally be starting school fulltime.

It maybe more of pain than it's worth but have yall considered a lawsuit? I'm sure it's enough for a class action.

I think it moved to the Tote bag a few weeks ago unless the ships still have stock.

The key word you mentioned was the rep said "Maybe ". Which is true, you can always try but the answer 99% of the time is no refund of any kind if you do not have insurance. Travel insurance is important. A helpful tip, if you used your credit card to pay for the cruise, see if you have automatic travel insurance with your card. Many do. They may assist you. I'm sorry this happened but it is in the cruise contract no refunds regardless of the reason for canceling after the cut off time frame. Each cruiseline pretty much have the same policy so it's not just a Carnival thing.

Are we sailing on the Titanic? This is NOT true and dangerous to spead that lie. The ships have MORE than 100% space for everyone.

May 2008 Carnival Sensation out of Port Canaveral. Hooked ever since.....

That's awesome!

It's going to use just like a credit/debit card. The problem you will run into is Carnival's hold process. If they put a $200 hold, you have to have MORE than the $200 because sometimes they can hit the card for a random single purchase and it will decline. TBH the person who told you to use the cards in store is telling the truth. That's the best place. You can use them in store to buy Carnival gift cards if the store allows that.

Please move along. I'm not sure why YOU'RE going onnabout this. The OP already stated they knew.

I'm not in the least bit upset. However you took parts of my post out of context. But I think you're aware of that.

Did you ask for a supervisor? What proof did you have of the previous cruises?

I mentioned the exact benefits he would have access to. He can board with her, he can send out laundry with her information and go to the D/P party as her guest. I did not once say he would have full Platinum benefits.

Since you are platinum, you both get those benefits. As long as he boards with you, he gets on with the platinum. You get 3 laundry bags per cruise 7 days, that's more than enough for 2 people. He can come to D/P party with you as a guest. He won't get the gift or the pin of course. But I would say to fix it, give Carnival a call and if the person can't fix it ask for a supervisor. Also , as someone else mentioned, check the emails or paper work from his previous bookings. It's very likely the system gave him a new VIFP number and they just need to merge the two accounts.

Texas traffic is always unpredictable. We never stay in Galveston. We stay in Houston since there are 100s of options and drive in that morning. Texas City is a good option too. (I'm from New Orleans) From Houston it's about 1-1/2 hours in normal traffic so an 11 am check in, I would leave the hotel around 830/9. If you drive in from Dallas, that's what a 5/6 hour drive? If you leave early morning you will make an 11 am check in but a 1 pm check in would be safer. Just make sure to make it before 2:30/3. That's usually the cut off time for boarding.

Risotto, Caesar salad, spiced rubbed ribeye, mash or baked potato and broccoli. If I get dessert the cheesecake but I don't eat the crust because it has nuts. (Not allergic, just don't like nuts.)

I've never wanted to remove my name from a post so badly.....

I think the change is them being included in the current emails. I'll have to look back at mine. I used to get a call from mine everytime I looked at a cruise like mz-s said but we came to an understanding a while ago not to call me. I think they don't call anyone anymore unless you request them to. Edit to confirm that yes, last few emails have my PVP info but emails from March and April do not.

You've had a pvp since your first cruise. It's automatically assigned but no you don't have to use them. I've used mine maybe twice in all these years.

In the same cabin, yes.

For the Transfer question, a private driving service with a van or a bus would probably be the best option for a group if you don't want to go back to the airport. Neither airport is anywhere near the port so it more so depends on where you are staying. As for must do's on Carnival. I always have a Funship and a Guys burger on embarkation day. Tea Time is on seadays but check the *food* schedule on the Hub App (download before you board but it won't work until you are onboard) as it doesn't show on the events schedule. I love the Serenity Deck. The evening parties are always fun. Themes vary by ship. My favorite thing is Movies Under The Stars on the Lido. I bring my own blanket and curl up in a chair to watch whatever is playing. Sometimes there is popcorn for sale but you can also get delivery to your location most anywhere on the ship. The buffet is usually closed around the late movie times. Deal or No deal is fun to watch even is you're not playing. Love and Marraige show is probably my second favorite thing onboard.

No big announcement yet. John Heald has said the new changes are coming around Fall time since maybe the beginning of the year?