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jdkbrim

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  1. I will be sailing on the Seashore in a few months. I thought I would finally take advantage of my free 1 hr in the thermal spa. I’ve watched You Tube videos. But, as I’ve never been in one before, all the options intimidate me. So, I’m hoping some experienced users could help guide me in how I should use my hour with the showers/rooms/etc. since other than the hot tub, it’s all new to me.
  2. I remember there being questions before we sailed the Mardi Gras. Here is what my husband’s CPAP machine looked like along with where he plugged in the extension cord. Only a USB port is next to the bed.
  3. Thanks for the info..My daughter would have the same reaction to the headphones. She would really benefit from wearing noise canceling headphones, but she always feels they would bring unwanted attention to her and refuses to wear the ones we own (and they are black).
  4. Thank you everyone that has responded so far. I didn’t know about a sensory needs bag being available at guest services. It will definitely be helpful to provide my daughter with some different fidgets to use. Also, thanks for the reminder to scope out seats before seeing a show. I assume the main theater won’t be much different than what we are used to, but seeing shows in Grand Central will be totally new to us.
  5. I’m sailing on the Carnival Mardi Gras in 3 weeks (first cruise post Covid) and have a few questions I’m hoping to get help with: 1) For the first time we will be sailing with only one child and thus not have to have parents split between two cabins. Are the Platinum laundry benefits per person or per cabin (i.e., can send out 3 or 6 bags of laundry)? 2) For the Platinum cocktail party, is MG providing drinks at the party or putting the free drink credit on S&S cards before the party? 3) We are not gamblers so I am clueless regarding using the $25 platinum casino funplay credit — o Is it automatically on our S&S cards or do we have to ask for it? o We’ll probably just play slots. How do you know when the credit ends (i.e., just want to play the $25 and not any winnings if there are some)? Are any winnings put on S&S card, or do you have to cash out? 4) I have a teenage daughter who has faced some mental health challenges since the last time she cruised. She can be around other people and can manage noise to a certain extent, but situations like a large deck party would be too overwhelming for her. o Are there any quieter places than the lido deck to watch sail away? (We have an interior cabin, so a balcony is not an option). o Is there a midship outside covered deck with lounge chairs to relax on? Other ships have had that by going out doors on the Guest Services level. Wondering if that option is still available somewhere since the Mardi has that wall of windows in Grand Central. o How loud are the Production Shows in the theater and shows like “Celestial Strings” in Grand Central? I’m wondering whether or not regular earplugs will tone the sound down enough for my daughter to enjoy them. Thanks for any help that can be provided!
  6. I've searched the boards and can only find information/experiences of people arriving to the port earlier than their assigned check-in times. I have been assigned an 11am check-in time for the Divina from Port Canaveral in a few weeks. However, my shuttle from my airport hotel to the port is not scheduled to pick me up until 11:15am (I cannot change the time). Obviously, I will not make it to the port until after Noon. My cruise documents say that my check-in closes one hour after 11am. I am assuming that I might have to wait longer than normal to check-in. But, I just want to confirm that I won't be denied boarding. I know that embarkation closes 2 hours before the ship’s sailing. I am not concerned about that, just whether or not there will be a major problem if I don't arrive during my 1 hour assigned boarding window.
  7. My husband and I are hoping to finally go on a Mediterranean Cruise. I am looking for recommendations on Mediterranean cruise reviews to read (from any cruise line). We are primarily Carnival cruisers, but have also sailed on Royal Caribbean, MSC, and Costa. I went to Europe years ago while I studied abroad in college and love the idea of going back without all the overnight train rides and constant switching of overnight accommodations. I would also love to hear recommendations on favorite ports outside of the obvious frequent ones like Rome and Barcelona. We don’t drink alcohol so are not interested in wine tours. I especially love seeing unique things (whether museums or places) and participating in unique experiences that I can’t see/do anywhere else.
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