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...on select ships.

This just in from Carnival:

MIAMI (January 15, 2015) – Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new free mobile app that provides vacationers aboard Carnival Breeze with a variety of useful information to maximize the fun on their next Carnival cruise. The app includes an innovative “chat” feature that allows guests to exchange messages with their traveling companions using their mobile devices throughout the voyage for a low flat fee of $5 for the entire cruise.

The line is also piloting enhanced Internet access aboard Carnival Freedom, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Sunshine that dramatically increases bandwidth and speed and also includes a first-ever social media package providing unlimited access to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and other popular sites for a fee of just $5 per day or $25 per voyage during the testing period.

“Consumers expect a high level of connectivity even while on vacation and these new enhancements provide our guests not only with helpful tools for getting the most out of their cruise but also a convenient and cost-effective way for keeping in touch with their family and friends while on board,” said Gus Antorcha, Carnival’s senior vice president of guest commerce. “We recognize the increasingly important role that technology plays in people’s daily lives and the launch of this application and new Internet packages provides us with a strong platform for introducing additional innovations and ways to use technology to enhance our guest experience even further.”

New Mobile Smartphone App Pilot on Carnival Breeze

Currently being piloted on Carnival Breeze, the new free Carnival Hub app is designed to provide guests with a convenient, at-a-glance view of the ship’s many shipboard facilities and features along with updates on events and happenings taking place on board.

Also available is a “chat” feature where guests can communicate with anyone on board from their mobile devices. The price for the chat feature, which includes a group chat option, is $5 per voyage during the testing period.

The app also includes:

· A day-by-day schedule of hundreds of on-board events, from nightly show times at the Punchliner Comedy Club presented by George Lopez and Playlist Production shows to movies and sporting events on the big screen at Seaside Theatre and Seuss at Sea events

· A “favorites” feature that allows guests to see what events and activities their sailing companions are participating in

· Information on casual dining options such as Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and The Taste Bar, along with details on the RedFrog Pub and other popular watering holes

· Searchable deck plans with key areas highlighted, providing a comprehensive layout of the ship’s various on-board offerings

· Itinerary details, including current ship time and arrival/departure times for upcoming port calls

· Real-time information on guests’ current Sail & Sign shipboard account balance

The app is currently available for the Carnival Breeze for iPhone and Android users via their respective app stores with fleetwide rollout planned within the next 18 to 24 months. During this time, the line will continue to add more fun and functional features to help guests have an even more personalized and memorable cruise vacation, such as the ability to purchase shore excursions, view photos taken by the ship’s professional photographers on board, and more.

Enhanced Internet Beta-Testing on Carnival Freedom, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Sunshine

Carnival is also piloting new Internet access and plans on Carnival Freedom, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Sunshine – including the cruise industry’s first social media package. With these new choices, consumers are offered a wide range of convenient options as well as increased bandwidth, providing enhanced service and connectivity, all at prices that are significantly lower than previous plans.

With the new social media package, guests can use popular apps or sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat and Pinterest for a flat fee of $5 per day or $25 per voyage during the initial testing period. Unlike other Internet packages, the social media package is unique in that it allows guests a convenient, flexible and highly affordable option for updating their favorite social media pages during their cruise at one low price.

Guests can also upgrade to a “value” package that includes unlimited access to the Web for checking email, sports scores, weather updates and a wide range of other applications.

There’s also a “premium” package that provides the fastest available connection speed allowing guests to access video calling sites like Skype.

The mobile app and enhanced Internet packages will roll out to additional ships following successful completion of the initial pilot programs. Additional features and functionality are also in development and will be phased in over time.

“In creating both the Internet plans and the app, we spent a lot of time listening to our guests to understand their needs and develop these products accordingly,” said Gabriela Gonzalez, Carnival’s vice president of guest technology and photo. “While we trusted the plans and the app would be well received, we are stunned by how quickly and widely they have been embraced during the pilot period. We’re excited to bring these innovations to more ships over the coming months while we continue to work to make them even better,” she added.

...on select ships.

This just in from Carnival:

MIAMI (January 15, 2015) – Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new free mobile app that provides vacationers aboard Carnival Breeze with a variety of useful information to maximize the fun on their next Carnival cruise. The app includes an innovative “chat” feature that allows guests to exchange messages with their traveling companions using their mobile devices throughout the voyage for a low flat fee of $5 for the entire cruise.

The line is also piloting enhanced Internet access aboard Carnival Freedom, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Sunshine that dramatically increases bandwidth and speed and also includes a first-ever social media package providing unlimited access to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and other popular sites for a fee of just $5 per day or $25 per voyage during the testing period.

“Consumers expect a high level of connectivity even while on vacation and these new enhancements provide our guests not only with helpful tools for getting the most out of their cruise but also a convenient and cost-effective way for keeping in touch with their family and friends while on board,” said Gus Antorcha, Carnival’s senior vice president of guest commerce. “We recognize the increasingly important role that technology plays in people’s daily lives and the launch of this application and new Internet packages provides us with a strong platform for introducing additional innovations and ways to use technology to enhance our guest experience even further.”

New Mobile Smartphone App Pilot on Carnival Breeze

Currently being piloted on Carnival Breeze, the new free Carnival Hub app is designed to provide guests with a convenient, at-a-glance view of the ship’s many shipboard facilities and features along with updates on events and happenings taking place on board.

Also available is a “chat” feature where guests can communicate with anyone on board from their mobile devices. The price for the chat feature, which includes a group chat option, is $5 per voyage during the testing period.

The app also includes:

· A day-by-day schedule of hundreds of on-board events, from nightly show times at the Punchliner Comedy Club presented by George Lopez and Playlist Production shows to movies and sporting events on the big screen at Seaside Theatre and Seuss at Sea events

· A “favorites” feature that allows guests to see what events and activities their sailing companions are participating in

· Information on casual dining options such as Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and The Taste Bar, along with details on the RedFrog Pub and other popular watering holes

· Searchable deck plans with key areas highlighted, providing a comprehensive layout of the ship’s various on-board offerings

· Itinerary details, including current ship time and arrival/departure times for upcoming port calls

· Real-time information on guests’ current Sail & Sign shipboard account balance

The app is currently available for the Carnival Breeze for iPhone and Android users via their respective app stores with fleetwide rollout planned within the next 18 to 24 months. During this time, the line will continue to add more fun and functional features to help guests have an even more personalized and memorable cruise vacation, such as the ability to purchase shore excursions, view photos taken by the ship’s professional photographers on board, and more.

Enhanced Internet Beta-Testing on Carnival Freedom, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Sunshine

Carnival is also piloting new Internet access and plans on Carnival Freedom, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Sunshine – including the cruise industry’s first social media package. With these new choices, consumers are offered a wide range of convenient options as well as increased bandwidth, providing enhanced service and connectivity, all at prices that are significantly lower than previous plans.

With the new social media package, guests can use popular apps or sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat and Pinterest for a flat fee of $5 per day or $25 per voyage during the initial testing period. Unlike other Internet packages, the social media package is unique in that it allows guests a convenient, flexible and highly affordable option for updating their favorite social media pages during their cruise at one low price.

Guests can also upgrade to a “value” package that includes unlimited access to the Web for checking email, sports scores, weather updates and a wide range of other applications.

There’s also a “premium” package that provides the fastest available connection speed allowing guests to access video calling sites like Skype.

The mobile app and enhanced Internet packages will roll out to additional ships following successful completion of the initial pilot programs. Additional features and functionality are also in development and will be phased in over time.

“In creating both the Internet plans and the app, we spent a lot of time listening to our guests to understand their needs and develop these products accordingly,” said Gabriela Gonzalez, Carnival’s vice president of guest technology and photo. “While we trusted the plans and the app would be well received, we are stunned by how quickly and widely they have been embraced during the pilot period. We’re excited to bring these innovations to more ships over the coming months while we continue to work to make them even better,” she added.

We leave on the Regal Feb 1st; it is a great treat to see it beforehand!

...the only difference is that you should see fewer Christmas decorations (I hope)!

p.s. - Thanks for the compliment.

We are leaving on the Regal in 20 days and loved getting up close looks into our near future! Very nicely done.

That's our goal! Thanks for the kind compliment.

What a joy that was. Gave me the on a cruise feeling 83 days before my cruise. Thank you!

You're welcome. Mission accomplished!

We'll continue posting videos more as soon as we can score more time to take more cruises!

"The single-best balcony I've booked on any cruise over multiple lines."

...we can see why! Thanks for posting.

We appreciate the compliments. Thank you.

Mom33:

Same here. We were surprised how 'liberal' the crew was in sounding the horn, especially in St. Maarten. There, I think they played "The Love Boat" three times!

I think our best endorsement is as follows:

We have spent 18 nights aboard the Norwegian Sun and will spend seven more this month.

...you'll love her, just like we do!

Good afternoon, everyone!

We've produced five fresh videos from our first sailing aboard the brand new Regal Princess. They're posted on YouTube, for your viewing pleasure.

Please enjoy!

Ship Overview/Tour:

"The Love Boat" Horn:

Forward-Facing Deluxe Balcony Cabin Tour:

In-Cabin On-Demand TV:

Princess Cays:

Thanks for the compliments, everyone!

Fantastic videos, thanks for sharing them! If I may ask, what camera/lens combo did you use?

Thanks for the compliment!

I shoot with a Nikon D7100 + 10.5mm, 50mm, or 18-200mm.

I would carry a tripod too, but that prompts questions!

Thanks for the video.... We'll be on Divina in a aft cabin in 2 months....

 

You didn't have any problem or comment from the personnal with the hammock?

We were prepared for a fight. And yet, we received absolutely zero feedback.

...which was a blessing!!!

Thanks for watching the videos.

Here's my video of 11270:

I believe you are not allowed to bring wine aboard.

Check out 13.1 and 13.2:

http://www.msccruises.com/gl_en/Already-Booked/Standard-Conditions-Of-Carriage.aspx#msc13

Hello everyone!

We've just posted videos from our trip aboard the MSC Divina.

...for research, for daydreaming, for fun!

FULL SHIP TOUR:

BALCONY CABIN TOUR:

HAMMOCK ON BALCONY:

Enjoy!

They swipe your card and you also have to sign for the receipt. There is a 3 digit code on your card depending which all inclusive package you choose.

OK, thanks.

Yes it does.

Thanks.

Hmmmmmmmmm.

Experts:

Do the ALLEGRISSIMO & Premium drink packages apply at Great Stirrup Cay (the private island)?

Methinks that would add value.

Thanks!

The Allegrissimo package worked for me -- BUT getting it was a hassle. I had ordered it online, but when I boarded the agent said I'd have to go to Guest Services to have it added to my sea card; Guest Services sent me to the casino; the casino sent me back to Guest Services. After about 10 minutes, Guest Services finally figured out how to add it to my card. They all acted like they'd never done this before; but surely I'm not the only person who bought the package online.

Thanks for this advice.

Did they swipe your card each time? Or was there a sticker (or something else) you could "flash" for service.

Thank you!

Thanks... Ya I'm a little torn as to whether keep aft or go with traditional side cabin.

Of all the cabins my wife and I have had, our aft cabin outscores all the rest.

Maybe it's just us, but that continual view was worth every single extra penny paid.

We **loved** the Illusionarium. It's like nothing else at sea.

And it's very well done.

Don't tell NCL this: we probably would have paid for the show alone. Really.

It's that good. Dinner is merely a bonus.

But we'll never let Kevin Sheehan know that!!!

Hey everyone!

I'm sorry for the silence (work gets in the way of *everything*).

We have quite the list now-- and we'll do our best the fulfill everyone's request.

The cruise is still a few weeks away, but I'll do my best to edit and post them as soon as we return in early April.

Thanks for all the suggestions!

OK. We've got a great list going!

Any others???

Thanks for doing this. I would like to see video shots of the buffet area stations and seating.

 

Also footage of sailaway and deck parties and theme events would be nice.

Consider it done!

Thanks for responding.

We're climbing aboard the Divina soon.

And we're going to shoot some videos, as usual.

But what do *you* want to see? How can we help our fellow cruisers before they sail?

We're taking requests!!! Please post them here.