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*Mach*

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John's response about the Platinum laundry question:

 

5. The subject of Platinum laundry benefits came up as well. This is because this voyage we have 600 Platinum cruisers and as you know they get free laundry service. Now usually we have 50 0r so Platinum guests so free laundry is never a problem. However 600 bags or if they do 2 bags……..1200 bags is a huge task to get back the same day or even the next day. And so we asked guests this voyage to see if they can manage with one bag per cabin and everyone has been most understanding.

Obviously, if someone has more than one bag we will not say no.

 

Yet the question was that apparently someone on Cruise Critic had posted that this was a fleetwide policy for each and every cruise and indeed Host Mach from Cruise Critic wrote to me saying that was a posting stating this.

Nope………………yet again……………….total bollocks……………it is this ship and this cruise only and if anyone asks for an extra bag we will honour that request. It just means that my underwear won’t get washed which is no big deal………………………………………….. as Heidi can do them in 8 days time.

 

 

http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/12/04/pa-007-vs-the-royal-champions-at-cinemas-this-christmas/#comment-68290

 

Thanks Mach

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Please, don't ask the questions here... email me. My address is near the top of my signature... I'll add the questions and answers here.

 

:)

 

Mach

Since I gave up on having signatures turned on a long time ago, due to all the people who put their life story in it including photos, I can't e-mail you, so I'll just keep bugging John. It gives him more time to sit in his cabin in his underwear.

Enjoy

Ron

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MrPete

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Since I gave up on having signatures turned on a long time ago, due to all the people who put their life story in it including photos, I can't e-mail you, so I'll just keep bugging John. It gives him more time to sit in his cabin in his underwear.

Enjoy

Ron

 

Worse are those posters that leave them on for EACH AND EVERY RESPONSE! And the siggie is longer than the actual post!

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tgmcc

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Mach,

 

A few months ago I e-mailed you a question about keeping in contact with home since my son would be on the Homecoming court while we were gone. I want to tell you that I appreciated your help, and thank you for being so giving with your time. It is good for all of us to have someone who may have the answer or is willing to go get it, if possible.

 

Anyway, this is a belated thanks!

 

Tammy

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Chacooe

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Hi Host Mach,

 

This question really does not have to do with Carnival, but I don't know where else to ask it, so here goes.

 

I know that we are not allowed to mention Travel agencies or TA's by name, but what about Travel Insurance companies. Can we ask questions about which ones people like the best. I want to take out travel insurance for my cruise in January, but I would like some input about the different companies, which ones treated the customers well and which ones take their time processing claims.

 

I did not want to post a thread without first finding out if we could do it or not.

 

Thank you for this thread, it sure makes it easier to clear things up quickly. BTW on John's blog today, someone asked about the Ship on a Stick and once again he said that they were not stopping those.

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*Mach*

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Hi Host Mach,

 

This question really does not have to do with Carnival, but I don't know where else to ask it, so here goes.

 

I know that we are not allowed to mention Travel agencies or TA's by name, but what about Travel Insurance companies. Can we ask questions about which ones people like the best. I want to take out travel insurance for my cruise in January, but I would like some input about the different companies, which ones treated the customers well and which ones take their time processing claims.

 

I did not want to post a thread without first finding out if we could do it or not.

 

Thank you for this thread, it sure makes it easier to clear things up quickly. BTW on John's blog today, someone asked about the Ship on a Stick and once again he said that they were not stopping those.

 

 

Feel free to ask about travel insurance. There are dozens of companies that provide vacation insurance and most are quite similar.

The big question is more what you need than who provides it. Trip cancellation is available readily, if that's your concern. Some companies provide 'Cancel for any reason' insurance. It's pretty pricey but might be worth it to some folks.

I've used AIG Travel Guard in the past (I know... I know...) and I was very pleased with the price and the policy.

You might want to try this site to compare companies and policies.

http://www.squaremouth.com/

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*Mach*

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So, why can't the Dream dock properly in New York and San Juan?

 

 

I don't have a clue about San Juan but I've already asked.

Regarding New York, the passenger gangway at the terminal is located forward and the length of the ship prevents it from mating with the deck 3 entrance to the Lobby Deck...

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The Dream was positioned as far forward as possible. In other ports where a ship and be positioned more forward or aft, as necessary, it won't be a problem...

In this image you can see where the Dream was docked... right where my little hand shaped cursor is and directly across from the Intrepid Museum. It's very much a 'slip' arrangement familiar to small boat owners and significantly restricts the position of the ship relative to the pier.

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Was it Carnival's fault or the Port Authority of NY? I don't have a clue but it did delay boarding as the number of elevators available from Deck 0 is quite limited...

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Happy Sailing

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Unless of course said raccoon is a certified assistance animal, of course . :)

 

We love your blog, Mach, and still love the CCers and the John H. Blog and especially the funny humour (spelled correctly) like this reply. LOL!

 

All the Carnival ships are wonderful and out of this world beautiful and fun to us. It's Carnival all the way for us.

 

And we loved the B2B Dream cruises from NYC (and adore NYC) with every ounce we had in us. Bad weather and all. We met so many really nice people ...... like Stitch and Mach for example and Casino Man, etc. etc.

Go Carnival and go Mach.....great blog!!!

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*Mach*

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We love your blog, Mach, and still love the CCers and the John H. Blog and especially the funny humour (spelled correctly) like this reply. LOL!

 

All the Carnival ships are wonderful and out of this world beautiful and fun to us. It's Carnival all the way for us.

 

And we loved the B2B Dream cruises from NYC (and adore NYC) with every ounce we had in us. Bad weather and all. We met so many really nice people ...... like Stitch and Mach for example and Casino Man, etc. etc.

Go Carnival and go Mach.....great blog!!!

 

 

Thanks, Geri!!

Stitch and I were talking about the CTN and how much fun it was to meet so many great people, you and Jack way up on that list!!

I know that a lot of people were really put off by the weather and other issues but I still think that the Dream is a stunning ship with a great crew.

All the best!!!

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Thanks, Geri!!

 

Stitch and I were talking about the CTN and how much fun it was to meet so many great people, you and Jack way up on that list!!

 

I know that a lot of people were really put off by the weather and other issues but I still think that the Dream is a stunning ship with a great crew.

 

All the best!!!

 

:)

 

 

In fact look at some of the many great times we had on the fabulous Dream in Nov. cold weather and all.

On the Dream, who could not have fun? And thanks to all the crew who made the cruise very special for us, especially John H.

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*Mach*

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Mach, dirty room service dishes. Hallway or cabin: What say Carnival?

 

 

I'm sorry, Nunu...

I somehow missed this one!

I always leave mine in the cabin as dishes, plates and whatnot might create a hazard should they start to wander in heavy seas.

I'll be glad to ask and post here as soon as I hear...

 

By the way... LOVE the cat!!!

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Nunu

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I'm sorry, Nunu...

I somehow missed this one!

I always leave mine in the cabin as dishes, plates and whatnot might create a hazard should they start to wander in heavy seas.

I'll be glad to ask and post here as soon as I hear...

:)

 

NP dude, thanks. There seems to be two schools of thought to this.

 

That's my cat Joe, currently tipping the scales at 27 lbs. :eek:

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MrPete

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NP dude, thanks. There seems to be two schools of thought to this.

 

I think it's DISGUSTING to walk past trays of food in the hall. Reminds me of Zydecocruisers half eated food pictures.

 

Yet, the one time I used room service in a hotel, I was TOLD to put it out in the hall when I was done.

 

I did not.

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