Laurie S.

I'm surprised to see two different posters assert that the non religious should 'just' clasp their hands and bow their heads. There is nothing neutral about that.

Agreed. And it is something that I never would do.

Another reason for us wanting a two-top is that my husband lives in Mexico full-time (Master scuba instructor), and I live in Tucson. I only see him about every other month. We treasure our time together and don't want to share a table with anyone partially because of that.

Yes, the Top Dive pass was the other one I was trying to remember. I never had a problem needing adaptors for my regulator anywhere in Polynesia. Some places offer free nitrox.

I did two cruises as a solo and so chose a large table. One night, no one showed up and I sat there alone on formal night. But, the people were nice and showed up the other nights. The next cruise, it also was okay, but not quite as great. After sharing lunch tables with some pretty obnoxious passengers, I decided no more of that bs. Now when we cruise, we always do ATD and get a two top. We are divers, aren't really interested in typical conversations, and don't really mesh well with others (no I don't want to see photos of your grandchildren, buy insurance, discuss politics or religion, etc.). Please give us a private table, and if we want a specific waiter, we'll request a table in his/her area.

Private excursions are best, which is what I did on two trips there. Tiputa Pass on Rangiroa is challenging, but doable for an occasional diver. Get the Inter-Island Pass and it can be used at multiple shops for a discount. There also is another pass, but I don't remember the name of it right now. Get on Google and research operators, and then contact them. I dived there in 2011 and 2014, so operators may have changed since then.

Don't play it near me, I hate ukuleles. :rolleyes:

Not allowed, it will be confiscated.

I second Subway. We've used them three times so far. Barefoot Divers is good, too, but you get a $20 taxi charge to go there. Subway picks you up and the price is the same for the diving.

Sure hope it's a mug next month on Miracle and not one of those ugly visors.

Yes, we have done that.

It's up to you. We only sail on Spirit class with Carnival so we've essentially been on the same ship, and in the same room, almost 10 times. Doesn't get old.

In the past, I enjoyed bringing little sandwich baggies of EMPTY seashells back from ports, if able to find any, and never had any problems bringing them back onto the ships. Carnival has changed their policy, sometime late last year, and no longer allows beach collected seashells to be brought back on the ships.

 

What is confusing is that while enforcing this new rule by confiscating shells that passengers try to bring back onboard the ships is that Carnival has not updated their website with this new policy, which clearly states under the "Additional Prohibited Items" on their "Exemptions list", "Seashells may be brought onboard from the ports visited if they appear to be clean and sanitized and do not have the odor of a living organism."

 

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2261/kw/can%20you%20bring%20seashells%20back/session/L3RpbWUvMTQ5NjUxNjI4MS9zaWQvZlVBOTNXJTdFbmEzUmRvN2R3TzY4SDVGSko4UU9tel9JMnlyZEo2QXRqRjJVeVZFcCU3RVpIa1ZTUTIzYmx0bm4wQ0tNRDNvQmNoSXFIaVk4cWFJZlNGYUNGeGdKaHpTRkltam5VV01IMnlWQ3JCMWhDcTB0Q2JxTjNWdyUyMSUyMQ%3D%3D

 

Earlier this year, John Heald posted this change on his social media page (screen shot of John's post attached). He did mention if the shell was purchased in port and receipt can be provided, then you can bring it back onboard.

 

Screenshot of John Heald's post:

 

I know there are many who comment "take pictures, leave footprints", and if everyone collected seashells from beaches there would be none left. There are many people, including adults, who enjoy collecting seashells but many more who don't. But my purpose for this post isn't to start a debate on the ethics of collecting seashells. It's to answer the OP and provide them with "proof" that Carnival no longer allows this because I'm sure it would be very upsetting for a child to have found shells of their own to bring back only to have them taken away by security when getting back on the ship.

As someone who has dived the world, I can reassure you that there are plenty of seashells in the sea.

First Carnival cruise on the Dream - almost 6 years ago.....saw a woman changing a baby (not a clean diaper situation) on one of the tables outside by the pool - I walked back to my room and said to my husband - that this was our last cruise on carnival - then realized this was the bad judgement/lack of consideration of one person - a few years later we tried carnival again - had a great time - and have been ever since

Did you at least tell a staff member so they could clean the table?

If a lady ran into me on her scooter intentionally then there would be consequences. I am not sure what, exactly, but at least I would have reported her.

Grab the key and walk away.

Got another one. My fiancé and I were sitting at the Atrium Bar on Miracle and there was a couple next to us who were regulars at that bar like us. The women was an alcoholic and she was just about passed out on the bar. The guy dragged her away and they went up in the glass elevator, with her being supported by him, and completely bent over in half hanging over his arm, her long hair almost touching the floor. Everyone watched them as the elevator went up.

The worst that I can remember was on our B2B on Legend with my fiancé, good friends, their two kids, and myself. We were in Cozumel and after coming back from diving, I got dressed up (long sundress) and went to the Atrium Bar for a drink and to wait for the others to join up with for dinner. There was one seat at the bar, and unfortunately, it was next to this guy who was totally plastered. With each sip, he kept saying Cheers to me and I "cheered " him back a couple times. But, it was getting annoying, so I downed my drink and got up to leave. As I was getting off the high stool, he grabbed my left hand and tried to stop me from going. But, he couldn't stand up and fell down on the dance floor, almost pulling my engagement ring off my hand. He was spread-eagled on the floor, and I just rolled my eyes, shook my head, and left.

I told my fiancé and friends about it and they wanted to see him. He was gone by then (probably hauled off by Security). But, I saw him the next day as we were getting off the ship again and pointed him out. My fiancé wanted to tell him he had good taste in women. LOL!

Would hardly work in our aftwrap suite a year ago. I requested the credit back, and got it. We'll be in the same room again in July. Will be interesting to see how it goes this time.

I have dived all four islands, Bonaire wins hands down.

lady with cruise ship tour sticker on her blouse at the acropolis in athens (the athens in greece ) with multiple complaints:

1.it's still under construction.

2. It's not by the beach.

3. The rough surface is not in compliance with the americans with disabilities (?)act.

4. It's ramshackle.

omg!

Same here, in Medium.

When I was first trying BB cream, I bought Maybelline. I have oily skin and it always felt greasy. I saw a recommendation for L'Oréal's BB cream and it is perfect for me. Never shiny, and never greasy, even when I'm out in the Arizona desert.

I love L'Oréal's BB cream.

Our pre-wedding cruise from Long Beach to Australia, 23 days.

Not a good idea, too much can go wrong and then there is the healing time.

If you go to their website, you'll see a lot of options for booking. Just the room is about $250, so adding the parking isn't that much more. There are several restaurants in the Hyatt, and you're within easy walking distance to many more.

I remember they had salads, soups, cheeses, and other items for dinner. I had more than enough to eat. The breakfast is especially nice. I believe it costs $50 more for the concierge level room, which is much cheaper then dinner and breakfast for two people, plus drinks.