spirit help

[nodandade]

hello fellow cruisers,

although we have cruised many times (our first was on the spirit in Alaska)many years ago I have to ask a heap of questions regarding the spirit in Australia as we want to shout our grandies a trip to the islands

here we go

even though we have the kids is it much quieter out of school holiday times

are gratuities added to both drinks and your room per person

what is it like in school holiday times

if we get two balcony rooms side by side, can the partition on the balcony be opened

do carnival allow smoking on the balconies (hope not)

is one side of the ship more for smoking than the other

what is include on a standard balcony cabin fare that is free (e.g like ice creams, etc etc )

I know this is a big ask, but you would realy be helping a lot with any info.

 

we would like to go mid - end of 2016

 

thank you so much

[SadieN]

Might want to look on the Australia cruisers board.

[mississauga]

hello fellow cruisers,

although we have cruised many times (our first was on the spirit in Alaska)many years ago I have to ask a heap of questions regarding the spirit in Australia as we want to shout our grandies a trip to the islands

here we go

even though we have the kids is it much quieter out of school holiday times

Yes

are gratuities added to both drinks and your room per person

Yes

what is it like in school holiday times

Can't answer that. Would think that it is busier but Carnival has a very good children's program that keeps them occupied

if we get two balcony rooms side by side, can the partition on the balcony be opened

Depends on the cabins. Most can be opened but there are some that cannot. Best to ask when selecting your cabins. Most times they can tell you

do carnival allow smoking on the balconies (hope not)

No smoking on balconies at all.

is one side of the ship more for smoking than the other

what is include on a standard balcony cabin fare that is free (e.g like ice creams, etc etc ) Fares and inclusions are a little different for cruises out of Australia so maybe an Aussie can answer this one for you.

I know this is a big ask, but you would realy be helping a lot with any info.

 

we would like to go mid - end of 2016

 

thank you so much

 

See answers in red above

[lagoon380]

Smoking is only allowed on deck 9 & 10 port side next to the front pool.

 

Free 24hr - tea, coffee, ice water, lemon drink, ice cream & yogurt (soft serve) & pizza

 

Specialty coffee is extra as is specialty dining in Nouveau Restaurant

Edited August 26, 2015 by lagoon380

[aussiedisneyfan]

If you are cruising Carnival in Australia. There are no gratuities. All prices onboard are in AUD and prices shown on drinks menus are all inclusive. Also the cruisefare is inclusive of gratuities and there is no requirement to tip staff etc. You may chose to if you wish.

 

I haven't sailed yet so can't really comment on much else. My understanding is that a standard balcony has the same inclusions as inside/outside cabins. I believe that there is a softservce icecream machine and that is included in the fare.