Carnival Pride 10/24 Sailing live, questions welcome...

[IntrepidFromDC]

I'm not a big fan of Guy's Burgers but I got some swiss cheese at the deli (center of pic), took it to Guy's and requested a fresh made burger with swiss. They were happy to do it.

[IntrepidFromDC]

I like the Hub app for a lot of it's functionality but my daughter and I both miss paper menus. Even in the Steakhouse they expect you to use your phone to view the menu. One thing I like is the  Account Summary. Lots of details when you click on many items.  For example,  when you click on the tips, you see details...

[IntrepidFromDC]

I remember a thread about no WS on Carnival.  But they are showing the games in the sports bar and casino.  Here's what the Fun Times looks like on The Hub...

Edited October 29, 2021 by IntrepidFromDC

[Momma1980]

Hello! I hope you are having a great cruise.
Wondering if you noticed what day the Chef’s Table dinner was? 
Also, did you catch what movies they are showing on deck?

Thank you!

[WhiteOptima]

18 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

Thank you for helping me get closer to page 3, my bucket list item. She's feeling a bit better and the azipod issue is only annoying at the back of the ship. We got $25 cash at the cashiers cage and reminded others of the perk.

How did you know about the $25?  I may not be looking in the right area.

[WhiteOptima]

1) that boat better be fine for us to get to Panama Canal or they better have a backup boat pulling into Baltimore Sunday!

2) thanks for Steakhouse info.  Seems they are hit and miss with the steak so this might me an opportunity to try something different because we plan on going at least twice.

3).last time you were on Serenity was closed in the evening.  Is that still the case?

 

Thank you!

[IntrepidFromDC]

4 hours ago, WhiteOptima said:

1) that boat better be fine for us to get to Panama Canal or they better have a backup boat pulling into Baltimore Sunday!

2) thanks for Steakhouse info.  Seems they are hit and miss with the steak so this might me an opportunity to try something different because we plan on going at least twice.

3).last time you were on Serenity was closed in the evening.  Is that still the case?

 

Thank you!

Yes, Serenity closes at 7pm every night.  Disappointing. 

[IntrepidFromDC]

Ocean swells are still making the back of the ship a bumpy ride 

[IntrepidFromDC]

The sushi was very average,  kinda like what you would get at the grocery store or mall.

[IntrepidFromDC]

We never tried Seafood Corner. I've been disappointed by Carnival seafood too often. 

[IntrepidFromDC]

Last day and the casino is packed.  Two promotions today,  Hot Seat and Fireball. A guy won over $9,500 on a royal flush on the Ultimate Hold'em table yesterday.  He gave everyone a black chip and the house bought a round of drinks for everyone while they reviewed the video. Good times!

[Sue Goodreds]

On 10/29/2021 at 11:11 AM, IntrepidFromDC said:

According to the bartenders at Alchemy, sports bar and casino bar,  no VX on the ship. I did see at least 5 varieties of Grey Goose though. 

THANK YOU!!!   I was hoping the answer would be different but I really appreciate you taking the time to get the answer.  Thank you so much!

[retiredgram]

Thanks for taking us along..Safe travel home tomorrow.  We will wave as we  board.

[IntrepidFromDC]

Self-debarkation was smooth just like the 9/12 sailing - went to Butterflies Lounge at 8:30am and we were off the ship at 8:40am, only waited three minutes for the Uber, home about 9:30am.  Great to see the dogs and ferrets.  Probably going to nap before NFL starts.  This was Pride's last return to Baltimore, we get the Legend next.  Platinum cruisers get $25 at the casino cashier even if you don't gamble.  Ready for any additional questions!

[Roscoe13]

On 10/28/2021 at 11:14 PM, IntrepidFromDC said:

Thank you for helping me get closer to page 3, my bucket list item. She's feeling a bit better and the azipod issue is only annoying at the back of the ship. We got $25 cash at the cashiers cage and reminded others of the perk.

Well, Intrepid, do you have a theme sitcom?  If you wanna get copious pages on your review, first come up with a sitcom theme.  Preferably from the '90s.  Then weave your favorite football team into your screen name.  You'll probably have to change teams, WFT won't cut it.  Have you considered the "Cardinals"?  Very Catholic sounding!

 

Something like Cardinal Intrepid.  Then I'm thinking "Friends" could be your sitcom theme...

 

Each chapter of your reviews could be titled, "The one where..."

 

Anyway, loved your review and just throwing some spaghetti against the wall to see if any of it sticks.

Carryon!! 

[mondello]

On 10/29/2021 at 9:06 PM, WhiteOptima said:

How did you know about the $25?  I may not be looking in the right area.

The $25 free play is given as a Platinum/Diamond perk because they are not holding the Slots Tournament post-Covid. Just stop by the casino if you are Platinum/Diamond. Just one of the many perks you have to go get now.

Add:I see now from your signature that you qualify.

Edited October 31, 2021 by mondello
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[IntrepidFromDC]

On 10/31/2021 at 5:32 PM, Roscoe13 said:

Well, Intrepid, do you have a theme sitcom?  If you wanna get copious pages on your review, first come up with a sitcom theme.  Preferably from the '90s.  Then weave your favorite football team into your screen name.  You'll probably have to change teams, WFT won't cut it.  Have you considered the "Cardinals"?  Very Catholic sounding!

 

Something like Cardinal Intrepid.  Then I'm thinking "Friends" could be your sitcom theme...

 

Each chapter of your reviews could be titled, "The one where..."

 

Anyway, loved your review and just throwing some spaghetti against the wall to see if any of it sticks.

Carryon!! 

You are funny sir!  Unfortunately the only sitcom I ever loved was Seinfeld and St. Greg beat me to it.  BTW I finally got around to looking at some of St. Greg's blogs outside of cruise critic and they are really amazing, very professional with no monkey business.  As for football, I'm one of a kind - my favorite team is WFT, second favorite is Cowboys.  Long story.  Anyway, Cowboy's Stadium is Mecca for those who treat the NFL like religion.

[Roscoe13]

56 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

You are funny sir!  Unfortunately the only sitcom I ever loved was Seinfeld and St. Greg beat me to it.  BTW I finally got around to looking at some of St. Greg's blogs outside of cruise critic and they are really amazing, very professional with no monkey business.  As for football, I'm one of a kind - my favorite team is WFT, second favorite is Cowboys.  Long story.  Anyway, Cowboy's Stadium is Mecca for those who treat the NFL like religion.

Well, it was worth a shot and look there...the post and the page count grow...as does the legend!!

[sampsonsmom]

Thank you for the review, we are scheduled in January out of Tampa. I noticed you mentioned how good the sushi in DC is, just wondering where you dine. We have been to the Salt Line in downtown DC and love it, but if you have other places to try, would appreciate the info. Sorry for going off topic🙂

[IntrepidFromDC]

31 minutes ago, sampsonsmom said:

Thank you for the review, we are scheduled in January out of Tampa. I noticed you mentioned how good the sushi in DC is, just wondering where you dine. We have been to the Salt Line in downtown DC and love it, but if you have other places to try, would appreciate the info. Sorry for going off topic🙂

For high end, our fave is Nakazawa (although we don't like the location).  We also love two others with Michelin Stars: Taro and Ogawa.  Gyu Shige is probably our go-to because it has excellent sushi but even better korean bbq (if you like your bulgogi charred over open flame instead of wet, it's fantastic here).  I haven't been to Salt Line but I just looked it up and it looks like it's between the baseball stadium and Anacostia River, not downtown.  The photos of food on Yelp look tantalizing, those Clam Bellies really caught my eye.  The reviews on both Yelp and TripAdvisor are good enough I would be happy to try it.  Truth is there are many excellent sushi restaurants in DC, and also some of the "affordable" roll places.  A sushi place in DC selling the quality of sushi at Bonsai on The Pride would not last unless their prices were as cut-rate as the quality of sushi.  Now I'm starting to think about the sushi in Seattle, Vancouver and Manhattan.  Yummm!

Edited November 3, 2021 by IntrepidFromDC

[IntrepidFromDC]

On 10/29/2021 at 10:17 AM, shiner6 said:

I am on the Pride in an Aft  Vista Suite for Norway.  First time on Carnival and now I am having second thoughts as I am prone to seasickness. When I was on Disney Wonder in an aft cabin, I suffered a little, then got the patch which helped.  

I hope this is helpful: while my daughter got sick to her stomach multiple times, I was just annoyed at it.

[Saint Greg]

On 11/1/2021 at 6:11 PM, IntrepidFromDC said:

You are funny sir!  Unfortunately the only sitcom I ever loved was Seinfeld and St. Greg beat me to it.  BTW I finally got around to looking at some of St. Greg's blogs outside of cruise critic and they are really amazing, very professional with no monkey business.  As for football, I'm one of a kind - my favorite team is WFT, second favorite is Cowboys.  Long story.  Anyway, Cowboy's Stadium is Mecca for those who treat the NFL like religion.

This is a very underrated thread. There’s some great information here.

[Roscoe13]

4 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

This is a very underrated thread. There’s some great information here.

I'm in complete ageeance.  Intrepid should get an anal retentive carpenter to build him a nap hole under his desk and post webcams of him napping and just see his review of his trip report go through the r0of!!j Great inormation and great oppoutinity for me to to an type with the at home Cheers package...now where the EFF is my at home alchemy bar?  It was here when I started this post!!