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On 4/30/2023 at 7:11 PM, twangster said:

 

The spa didn't have any ear piercing appointments.  Waiting for the engine department to change shifts hoping one of them has a drill. 

Head on over to medical.  They have some pretty nice needles over there.

18 hours ago, alex_gregor said:

Different time zones?

That was my thought too but we're all from the same small area.  Then I thought maybe their phones are set up differently, but we compared someone who has the same cell provider as I do but still with a different check in date.  It's just weird.

Hey everyone, I searched for this issue but there wasn't much help out there.  We have a group cruising on the Grandeur on May 11lth this year and if you do the math, check-in is on 3/27 which is what my app says.  Others in our group show 3/26 as their check-in date and we can't figure out why or if they'll really be able to check in early.  I know this won't impact much but if they check in before everyone else, it could affect the available boarding times.  

Is this just a glitch or do we actually have different check-in dates?

Also, we are all in the same time zone and it was on multiple apps, both android and iPhone. 

On 1/12/2023 at 5:11 PM, Bostwick girl said:

Hey neighbor, thanks for the info! While I don’t drink it specifically, my neighbor does with her light rum, but only because they don’t have diet sprite anymore. I’ll send her the info so she can check it out before being stuck with it on a cruise!

 

Hey neighbor!

Not that I was ever bothered by Serra Mist (especially after you add enough vodka) but according to Pepsi, they are discontinuing the brand and replacing it with a new lemon-lime soda called Starry.  Interesting...

Sierra Mist Is Discontinued. Meet Pepsi's New Soda to Take on Sprite (msn.com)

I don't think so.  We ported in Cozumel and Honduras prior to the extended sea day.  It was a 5 day turned into a 6 day.

4 minutes ago, dallasdan said:

I thought I had read that Carnival extended the cheers package for all that had purchased.

The letter read "Anyone who purchased a beverage package may have their package extended at the pre-cruise price by visiting any one of our bars".  So yeah, it was extended for $54+ on your account. 🙂

Hey, I was on this cruise with you.  What a miserable sea day we had.  Right behind the storm and that boat was a-rockin! 

I agree, even though it's not Carnival's fault, they could have offered something for the inconvenience.  As one who paid for their internet, once they offered it to everyone, my service was seriously degraded and not what I would have liked.  I also had the Cheers package and it would have been nice to be offered either discounted drinks or add a day to the package.  The only thing "given" to everyone was a free bingo game offering a free cruise.  

I was fortunate in that I drove to the port and had the extra day off work so there were no costs incurred as a result of the delay but it was not expected and a major inconvenience to most passengers.  Yes, I know the weather cannot be controlled.  Yes, I know you have to expect things like this occasionally.  What matters is how it's handled by the company and in my opinion, they could have done more.

Heading out November 5th for my first solo cruise to the Western Caribbean.  Plenty of other cruises under my belt but this is the first one alone.  A little nervous but looking forward to it as well.

3 minutes ago, canes20 said:

So if you have had the first 2 shots but time for a booster and have not had it, are you still considered fully vaccinated?

Yes.  Both vaccines are considered "fully vaxxed" and if you have the booster it's considered "up to date".

From Norwegian today:

Norwegian just dropped the testing requirement beginning August 1st.  Hopefully other lines will follow.

Scratch that.  The official statement reads: 

EU Healthy Gateways Ends Pre-Cruise Testing Requirements

For sailings beginning August 1, 2022, vaccinated guests sailing on a cruise originating from any port EXCEPT a U.S. port; Canadian port; or Piraeus, Greece are exempt from all pre-cruise COVID-19 testing requirements.

So it looks like us in the US are still stuck with testing.

45 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

 

Jacksonville, Florida or Jacksonville, Alabama?

Florida.   Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmates were all classmates at Lee High School in the 70's and they named the band after their gym teacher I believe, Leonard Skinner.  They also used to practice in a place called "hell house" located in Green Cove Springs where I live now.  There's a lot of their history in this area and several of the family members still live around here.

On 3/7/2022 at 4:31 PM, Saint Greg said:

So the Alabama people also go to Jacksonville and want to make sure everyone knows they’re there.

Yep.  Sort of.  Also because Lynyrd Skynyrd is from Jacksonville.  Me too.  But I still haven't  figured out why we use a song about Alabama as our official song.

I found these for an inside room.

OMG what is a "doughnut sandwich"????????????

It's my understanding they still have it but they also have the Guy Fieri BBQ sauces available to go with it.  It is upstairs in the Lido Marketplace space.

Since we cruise this Saturday, just working.  Actually, 'working" translates to perusing Cruise Critic and checking my online check in 500 times.

We're on the same sailing!  14 of us all together and i think i'ts Sunday and Wednesday but only about 90% sure on that.  It's going to be an AMAZING cruise!

We are a group of 8 that have all purchased the drink package but we also have a favorite shot that we drink at our local bar. We will bringing those ingredients with us in the Rum Runners and I don’t feel bad about it.

We’re paying for the package already and we want to be able to celebrate on our balcony with a shot.

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Wow small world. My husband probably knows some of them-he was born and raised here. Thanks for the info.

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I will be in Nassau in early February with a group of about 12 and we are looking to book a Sail and Snorkel. Our ship doesn't arrive until 10am so I am looking for a trip that goes out a little later that my group will enjoy. Any ideas or recommendations?

if you are drinkers, I highly recommend the Cozumel Bar Hop. They take you to the east side of the island and you have reliable transportation and hosts the entire time. They are an independent excursion that you can find on the internet. Have fun!

this sounds wonderful for several single ladies. But ... we are arriving 1:30 Jan 30th. Carnival Victory. Are those bars open later on Sat? Does the excursion run that late in Jan?

kimrye

We were on the Victory with that same arrival time last year and they were able to accommodate us. There were others visiting the island and a few from our ship so the later hop worked out for us. Since yours is in January, I would email since it gets dark earlier but Tom will answer any questions you have.

Do you recall which movies were playing? We'll be boarding her Saturday and just curious as to what movies are available.