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I don’t think you would have enough time to tour El Yunque with that port time. We just did a full day tour because we stayed in San Juan a few days before our cruise, and it was at least an hour drive to get there. Maybe you could arrange a private driver, but I’d be worried about missing the ship

There is no way I would bring my child with this condition on a cruise, unless she had a pacemaker/defibrillator implanted….and only then if their doctor said they were stable enough to travel. I’m a medical professional and feel comfortable using an AED, but I’d be a nervous wreck hauling around one on a ship and worrying about my kid dropping dead on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean.

Gotcha- that’s gross and hopefully a lifeguard intervened

Disney’s splash pad is designed for non-potty trained infants/toddlers. They have a separate filtration system for the water there. Swim diapers not allowed in main pools, though. And that Aqua Duck water coaster is sooooo much fun. Disney is worth every cent.

It says Carnival Elation in the article

I sailed the Prima last year, and it was not my favorite NCL ship for a variety of reasons. I would not sail Prima/Viva in a cold weather environment because the inside venues are a small. The viva itinerary is port intensive with a port every single day, so I’m not too worried.

I don’t plan on doing a review- def not live, but may post some thoughts when I get back. If you have any specific questions, I’d be happy to answer them once I’m on the ship! I’ll be traveling with a teen, so my perspective may be different, anyways

Following! We are going to San Juan 2 days early for our Spring Break trip on the NCL Viva next month. Similar ports, with the exception of Guadeloupe. I booked an all day tour of El Yunque and kayaking the bioluminescence bay at night, so I’ll be curious to read your review of your tour. Also staying in the Condando area. Have the best time!!!

I have sole legal/physical custody of my child- I always travel with a copy of the court order when I leave the country. I do have a passport for my child and we have the same last name. I have never been asked anything on multiple land trips, cruises, and even entering Canada by air (I have read they are strict about having parental permission). I recommend getting passports and carrying a copy of your court order.

Southwest actually has a policy that a ‘person of size’ can get two seats for free- I’m not sure how this is accomplished, but there is no excuse for this woman to be encroaching in your seat!

Following/lurking…☕️🍿

We are booked for a 14 day cruise next summer! I’m so excited- this is a bucket-list trip for me and we are going to enjoy it to the fullest. It’s also great that kids are free 😃

How old was your child? My son will be 13 and I am hoping he will enjoy the program!

The wood fired pizza was really good on Scarlet Lady! Probably the best I’ve had on any cruise line 🤷🏻‍♀️

Yes- I’m sure it’s because it’s the only ship there and they can charge a premium. But 3K for an old ship in an inside room is bonkers

Agreed, it just won’t be me! Have you seen what Royal is charging for the Icon? Pure insanity. I’m switching over to less cruises and more AI resorts/land trips

I was browsing potential cruises to perhaps sail over NYE. Carnival would be my last choice, but I can drive to Charleston and the days fit my schedule around the holidays. I realize that holiday cruises are $$$, but Carnival is charging $3K for an inside cabin for a 5-day sailing! This is completely insane to me (it’s on an older ship, too). I guess they can charge this, because people are booking it. I guess my point is I obviously won’t be booking it, but I wonder how much longer the cruise industry can charge these outrageous prices? The Covid travel bubble has to burst at sone point

I was wondering the same thing. My friend I’m going with has sailed VV multiple times and did not get the survey so who knows? 🤷🏻‍♀️

I completed the survey the other day and am sailing next week. Is it worthy time to fight for the OBC? Never said VV before

Ok so it wasn’t a one off for my sailing last week that rooms are ready much, much later than before. Penny- pinching and fleecing the customer for money in raised DSC, but less services rendered 🤔. Have a great cruise!

Would you mind reporting back what time the staterooms are ready (regular cabins, not Haven). Thank you. Just got off the ship and ours wasn’t ready until 4:30. Have an awesome cruise- the ship is great!

Just off the Joy- I downgraded from the Premium Plus package after I heard about the Veuve. They are selling it in the duty free shop, though. I’m not a beer drinker, but enjoy a Duvel, and they had it in the District Brewhouse onboard. It used to be $9 a bottle. Imagine my surprise when it is now $16 a bottle- total insanity!

I’m on the Joy now and they have ship models in the gift shop

I’m not sure what ship this is from, but it’s not the Joy

I don’t know about in writing, but it has been my experience cruising since 1996, that cabins have been ready at 1-1:30. If they knew they are severely short staffed with cabin stewards they could have sent a quick email saying, hey your cabins won’t be ready until 4:30, please plan accordingly. 🤷🏻‍♀️