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Thank you good news !

Do you have any observations on the WI FI? I’m on the 31 Oct TA & wonder if the internet package is worth it. thanks, Susan

I now have achieved the level for free laundry: exactly what does that entail? For examole can i get my husbands shirts ironed? Thanks

Going west: you keep gaining time as you go

I’ve watched videos on YouTube that show what TurnAround Day is like, once I saw that it made me realize that we would be lucky to get a bowl of cereal and cold milk: so 😇👨🏽‍🍳👨🏽‍🔬HATS OFF to that fabulous crew who are handling rapid tasks with Herculean strength! Bises!💋

Can you take your Lido food out on the pool deck?

For the third day in a row my request via the Stockperks app has failed (because our security code is being sent to my US cell & I change SIMS to my French phone # when I arrive hear in the Spring. HAL told me to email hello@stockperks.com with my request…BUT I’m not accessing my brokerage account for the same (security code) reason. The site (stock statement) is additionally down for technical reasons…this is typical when you live abroad. If sooner or later I can print my statement: DOES ANYONE HAVE THE FAX NUMBER WHERE I CAN SEND MY CCL STATEMENT? I’d really like to do this ahead of time. Susan Oosterdam 31 Oct. BCN FLL

I’ve been on Stockperks several days in a row and get repeated codes sent for security and Not Working messages. can I fax my statement somewhere?

So sorry to hear that..we’re booked on a westbound TA in Oct. i read somewhere that there are no self serve laundries. Does anyone have info on that? ….considering the worth of my CCL STOCK, they must be in dire circumstances,

I think the airport isn’t far from the port. Check the map. But how could they possibly book you that tight? Amazing. check an on line map.

Also consider that specialty coffee as a morning break (10am and lounge like a European)

Thank you. Today will be picture day, then. I have the forms filled out.

Thank you for that link. I’m not sure that I need to deal with the French gov since it’s US PASSPORT but I did read the HAL details which recommends a six month validity (it does not say require). Perhaps I’m overthinking this but I sure don’t want to be denied boarding.

Searching for an answer specifically…US CITIZEN PASSPORT VALIDITY ENDS 2 Jan 2025. Booked 30 Oct 2024 Barcelona to Ft Lauderdale. Arrive FLL on Nov 14. I know that’s ok according to the US GOVT., but will HAL let us board in Barcelona? I’m asking because we are living in France and getting our renewals via the US CONSULATE in Paris is a bit more complicated than waiting til we get back to Md. (I also worry that if we send our passports to Paris and some emergency comes up, we’ll get stuck in red tape). i welcome all informed replies: thank you. susan

NCL DOES IT: if you don’t want the package it’s better to book before final payment. This is just a personal observation. I don’t drink so this is a no-go for me.

I guess the fact that Suites are provided with a unit proves the point that electrical fires aren’t the issue. Housekeeping probably wants to avoid the added time the attendant spends readying the cabin on a daily basis. Did I mention that the Queen Mary, Brittania class cabins have the full Monty: kettle, sugar, sweetener, tea bags, coffee and milk capsules AND a real China tea set? This explains why there are no Brits on this crossing. (Why would they sail to Barcelona anyway?) On my MSC SEAVIEW TA the Lido had WMF hot water/coffee units that had a temperature gage reading 205F, which was perfect. I’ve basically given up at this point. The possibility of very hot water in the boutique cafes wouldn’t help: they use paper cups I am enjoying everyone’s comments: Thank You.

I’m on the Legend TA and at every turn I’ve failed to get water hot enough to brew a cup of tea. On some lines I’ve been successful in getting a kettle or little coffee maker in my cabin (basically British passengers require this amenity). The hot water/coffee makers in the Lido are by WMF. It’s a good brand (and the coffee is hot and good). It seems that it should have a temperature adjustment…on MSC the same units made wonderful tea. The MDR situation is even worse. Any experience with this? Any suggestions. Thanks tea lovers for your input… SM

I’m on the Legend near the Azores, port in Barcelona next Sat, Apr 27, 2024. Extended balcony. OK cabin tho bathroom still has shower curtain, molded aqua sink & bright blue floor. It doesn’t clean up very well and word has it that the dry dock is to address accessibility issues, like more elevators for the in-between floors. This is « the word « on the ship. The Legend is really long in the tooth but frankly over the last week I’ve grown fond of it. For me..downsides…I have not had one decent cup of tea because the hot water spigot does not provide boiling water (MSC is best for that). The MDR food is good, but the Lido food is pretty low standard. I was invited to a special Diamond meal on the Lido deck and the salmon was inedible. We are at 83% occupancy and yet two couples can’t pass comfortably in the public spaces. Perhaps that will be fixed in dry dock. Mostly Americans, very relaxed tho formal night people really stepped up all sparkly. The Casino is packed most of the day: something I’ve never seen before. The daily activités are plentiful with, for example, at least 4 Trivias a day. The plentiful staff are sweet, great really, and the passengers are quite happy. There are plenty of elevators, well located. I love Sea Day Brunch with big menus and hours in the MDR to 11:30 which is cool. But on some sea days breakfast closes at 9:30. This transatlantic is my first Carnival cruise. On a European itinerary the things I’ve covered here might not affect your experience. But I hope you can gauge my comments to what you’ll need to enjoy that special voyage you are planning. Have fun.

I’m on the Legend, mid Atlantic. Purchased one device Premium & worth every Penny. Answering my own question. 🤪

I paid $50 share years ago & recovered more than that BUT the price is low, BUY NOW. MY $50 shares are worth $16. 😢

Yes, I put that in. But the notice that I got from Carnival today says that they will have bus transport to Norfolk on the 15th. You must sign up but they haven’t issued the specifics yet. we’re also getting $100 OBC per cabin.

Actually the Eastern Shore of Maryland to the mainland, Annapolis & the west. Chesapeake Bay Bridge Rt. 50.

I’ll bet they SELL drinks on that first day…n’est pas?

Boy do I agree. I95 is a nightmare from the Pentagon past Fredricksburg, Va. From where we live we use the inner beltway going east to Central Ave. exit and pick up US 301 S (yes, there are some traffic lights in built up areas) and over the bridge into Dahlgren Virginia. Cheap gas along the road after entering Va. At Port Royal turn L onto RTÉ 17 passing Tappahannock, etc. You won’t believe how quiet this route is, and just before meeting US 64 NORFOLK there are plenty of services. You can then take the tunnel at Hampton leading to Norfolk. Our daughter lives in Hampton and this route from where we live in Frederick takes four hours (less from Baltimore). Bonne Route. Susan

I learned way back to wear a real wrist watch to keep track of the time. It’s much easier than adjusting your phone.