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We take bamboo straws that are biodegradable. Just not convenient to carry around.  

Has anyone tried bamboo straws? 

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I read that cargo ships are testing their crew for the virus before they can board.  I am thinking that Carnival could test all passengers.  A lot of tests I know but it's better than not sailing at all.  Maybe reduced number of passengers?  I just want to cruise!

1 hour ago, Organized Chaos said:

You can also email the Maitre D to make the request. For Horizon, it's: HZmaitred@carnival.com

 

You may or may not get a reply back, even if they make the change. If they don't reply, you'll see your assigned dining on embarkation day. If you request the change on embarkation day and it's granted, they probably won't be able to officially reassign you until the second night.

That is what I have always done but John Heald said not to do that but contact him. Not sure how to do that. 

I had no problems getting my Carnival gift cards—1 in November and 1 in December.  PayPal worked quickly and easily.  Fast delivery of my e-gift card. I never had a problem in the past with e-gift cards. Now if only AARP would fix my problem of not being able to earn points since Nov 19. No problem redeeming. 

Wouldn't do the steakhouse again....  sad.

So sorry you had a “sad” experience in the Steakhouse. 🙁

We were on the Vista in July. There were 8 of us and the service was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their food. My wagyu was the best I’ve had on any ship. The chocolate sphere is delicious if you are a chocolate fan

We have always requested early dining. And always request a table for 2 and always tell them when we have reservations.  We don’t enjoy waiting for people who show up late or not at all But I keep reading about YTD to see if we need to change. So far I am only convinced that I like dining in the aft dining room so I will choose accordingly (like the Vista). Another consideration is being able to eat at 5:30 so we have more choices of what we want to do instead of waiting till 6:00. 

We were on the Dream the end of September. We sat down for 10 minutes then boarded. We got there a little early. 

42 minutes ago, marci4tony said:

This is so sad - We are departing out of Galveston in 3 weeks, and it makes me sad that those passengers not only have had their vacation disrupted because the ship has to search for the missing passenger (I believe they ship was on its way back in) and none of the passengers have any idea what is going on -  but also that poor family/friends wondering where their member is, what happened, why - Its just a bad deal all the way around 😞

 

Prayers for the family and the rescue operations people.

The Dream was leaving Galveston when this happened. 

Prayers for the family. 

19 hours ago, TYinPalmSprings said:

Yes, early this year, and yes. Since then, I discovered that, along with the Horizon, the only other ship in the two ship Vista class,  that the passenger space ratio of 28%-34% (based on fullness rate,) is the lowest (poorest) of all the Carnival class ships and one of the very lowest in the industry. Carnival's Spirit class, their Destiny class, their Conquest class, and their Fantasy class ships were better. What this means is there are more people crammed together, so if someone comes on with a virus, or picks it up on the ship from contaminated food, then it all can be passed around much easier. as you encounter people in crowds and touch things (like railings). If you travel on it, please, please, constantly wash your hands, use sanitizer generously, and do your best to avoid huge mobs. For a while after my cruise on this ship, I followed comments from later cruises on it, and my situation was encountered again and again by others. You may think that a bigger ship will offer more space and provide more toys and amenities, but they will be crowded and often out of commission. You will also find that the bulk of passengers out of Galveston, are Texans, and you need to be prepared for the Texas culture.

Prepared for the Texas culture?  Please explain. 

On 10/18/2019 at 6:27 PM, crockea said:

Thank you.  I really didn't mean to bring out the hate in people. I was voicing frustration and something that makes me feel negative.  I appreciate the feedback and all the great ideas and reminders that I AM GOING ON VACATION!!! YAHOOOO!!!  I don't completely understand the haters but I guess that's what I get for voicing my opinion on social media.  LOL

 

I totally understand wanting to be on the ship as soon as you can. Me, too!  I hope you get on the ship quickly and the joy of being on a cruise will replace any frustration!

I chose pink Himalayan salt on the Breeze because that’s what I eat at home. That was the first and last time it was offered to us in a Steakhouse. We have not had it offered to us on the Vista or Dream since then. 

I would email him again and explain you didn’t understand his response.  I just emailed the Freedom a month ago and he is the only maitre’d that sent a response from the many ships I have emailed in the past. I think it’s a different maitre’d than the last time we were on the Freedom but the last maitre’d was amazing. 

When we are not traveling with our large family, we enjoy a table for 2.  I send a request for a table for 2 and have always have always gotten tables were happy with—not too close to others. Even on our last cruise when we checked the first day to see where our table was and we were not at a table for 2. The table we got was a good location. Don’t be discouraged—there are good tables for 2. 😀  I don’t know if it makes a difference but we do early dinning. 

On 9/10/2019 at 2:10 PM, Joe817 said:

Well, here is the first FunTimes for the Dream for July 27, 2019. It's kind of abbreviated, but most of it is there. If you want more days, just let me know.

 

 

Fun Time Cover Page July 27.pdf 603.91 kB · 56 downloads FunTimes Carnival Dream 7-27.pdf 976.12 kB · 46 downloads Carnival Dream July 27 P. 3.pdf 1.29 MB · 40 downloads

Thank you so much for posting!  We are on the Dream in 8 days 0 hours and 34 minutes. So excited—Dream class have been my favorite ship. Although this is the first time on the Dream. I haven’t been able to find the 5 day out of Galveston. 

I had wagu for the first time on the Vista. My usual order is the filet. I thought it was amazing!  My husband was disappointed because I ate all of it. I never eat all my beef and he always gets a good portion.  My daughter also thought it was good and she has a more sophisticated palate than I do.  

36 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

 

It was the best thing I had. I ate all of that.

3 hours ago, grandmarnnurse said:

How was that Broccoli cheddar scramble? I might try that next cruise, also! 

I had that for the first time on the Vista. It was my favorite breakfast. Your’s looks like it was done a little different with more cheese—a good thing!

13 hours ago, Silent Penguin said:

If you don't mind my asking for more information, what was amazing about your experience?  

I don't usually like pictures of myself.  With pictures taken in the Dream studio, I liked almost all of the pictures.  We spent too much money because we were so delighted with the pictures.

We had Dream Studio do our pictures on the Freedom and they were amazing. But very expensive. 

On 3/11/2019 at 10:35 PM, MrFunInTheSun said:

Costa Maya

Where in Costa Maya is this?

On 8/7/2019 at 8:59 AM, CruisingViper said:

That surprising to hear about the Dream. The Breeze was one of my favorite ships. I wonder what the difference is? Just older and more run down? The port of call? The crew?

 

Also tips on the dinner backup, 1) go grab a drink at a bar or something and show up 10 mins late; no line. 2) go down a floor below at the mid of the ship and walk up the stairs at the rear and you won't have to deal with crowded elevators.

The Breeze is my favorite ship. We are booked on the Dream for the first time the end of September. I have higher expectations than have been expressed here.  Greatly looking forward to cruising any ship and I don’t think the Dream will disappoint. 

1 hour ago, babsee101 said:

Breeze with Magic a close second. I hate that the Breeze had to leave Galveston. Sailing Vista but not expecting to be wowed like before. They shrunk too many areas to make room for the pricey Havana area, including the spa area. Breeze had a fantastic spa!

Totally agree with you--Breeze and Magic.  (Going on the Dream for the first time in September)  My last cruise was on the Vista and, yes, some areas are too small.  Really don't like the movable chairs in the main showroom.  People scoot their chairs until you have no room for your legs.

7 hours ago, deepfry said:

Nothing has changed in a long time there is a 5 day menu floating around on cruise critic somewhere. 

 

It's not essential to know, obviously, but just would like to look it over.  Actually, they are tweaking the menu and there are subtle differences.  Haven't been on a 5 day cruise recently and just curious.  I have been searching and haven't found any yet.  But thanks for the reply!

On 7/27/2019 at 9:40 PM, deepfry said:

Just got off this morning be glad to answer any questions

Do you have menu info?