VentureMan_2000

Just off the Glory a week ago. Priority folks who wanted to disembark early were seated as they arrived, and released to disembark in the same order of arrival. Priority folks disembarked first. They did the same for the non-priority guests... sat them in a different section and were released, in order of arrival, after the last of the priority folks were released.

Only looks to be a couple hundred people... not a big deal. Will take them 10 - 15 minutes to board.

Texas State law and TABC rules prohibit any practice which could reasonably be interpreted to allow or encourage overconsumption of alcohol. This includes “all you can drink” packages or other promotions which allow unlimited alcohol for a buy-in price. These standards would apply to any alcoholic beverages served or sold within Texas territory, including any waters over which Texas claims jurisdiction. Once a vessel is outside of Texas territory, the state’s laws no longer apply.” This appears to be the reason that Carnival waits to sell their drink package until the morning after sail-away from Galveston. But what about Royal Caribbean? Frankly, we’re not sure. It seems that offering the drink package while the ship is still in Texas waters wouldn’t be allowed given Texas laws. However, there may be special circumstances that allow the cruise line to comply with the law for its specific situation.

I'm thinking the PA processing center is on the ball...

Where did you renew from ? I'm guessing that could make a difference.

How did you get off the ship without an ID card... they always scan everyone's ID card.

Wonder if that free drink counts towards your CHEERS...

Thanks for the answer. I suspected that it's a break-even scenario, or nearly so, and you get 7 nights of entertainment. Good deal. I'm a penny slots kind of guy, so I had no idea how this all worked.

I've always been curious... and wondered is someone would answer honestly if I asked, How much money do you gamers lose gambling in order to get a free cruise ? Said another way, a balcony stateroom is about $3000... and I'm assuming that casinos are not staying open because they are giving money away... would, on average, you lose $3k - $5 during the cruise duration ?

Your explanation is pure conjecture... a guess. The Cruisehive article clearly states:

Given the large number of Plats/Diamonds on each sailing, is FTTF really that much more beneficial than Gold ? Seems like it might save 30 minutes at best.

The theory is that the plastic straws can't be effectively separated from the rest of the trash. However, plastic bottles can.

I don't think that's fair... or true...

Yup. Finished it this morning. I wish during the survey that I had the names of the comedians during our June Alaska cruise.

I'm still waiting on getting not quite bored, but not as entertained/pleasantly surprised each day of a cruise. I think 25 cruises ought to do it... 🤣

On Alaska cruises, Early dining starts at 5:30pm, Late dining at 7:45pm. Most other cruises, Early dining starts at 6:00pm, Late dining at 8:15pm.

Dinners on Alaska cruises start earlier.

You're falling into the same trap too... wanting to take "take off" a certain percentage from the on-board pricing. Nowhere does Carnival say 10% off. "save 10%" implies there is a 10% difference... not 10% off.

I have to wait until the annual shareholders meeting in April for our cruised booked in October 2024. I did receive shareholder OBC for our two cruises coming up this September.

Carnival must have heard the bickering... 🤣

If you booked thru another site or travel agent, you may need to call them to change your selection as they be the only folks who can change this selection.

Exactly what I think. I've visited the customer service desk a few times to help me with questions I had. Having to stand in line for 5 or 10 minutes did not ruin my cruise. Stand in line with a cocktail if that makes your wait more enjoyable.

This simply is not true. Carnival clearly states "during your arrival appointment" From Carnival's site: Here is what the program includes: Priority Check-in Upon arrival to the terminal (during your arrival appointment), look for the Priority line to check-in.

Yes, exactly what I remember. My last cruise was 2007. That was a real fun night -- back when formal night was formal night where everyone dressed up -- Service members wore their dress uniforms. I always thought that was a lot of fun.

Check-in and boarding are two separate events. Even if you check in early, you still have to take a seat and wait to board until US Customs clears and your group is called: First to board is Weddings, then the Wheelchair crowd, Diamonds, Plats, FTTF, Gold, Red, Blue. I'm not convinced that FTTF is that beneficial, given how many Plats/Diamonds there are.