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When I go to log in, it looks like it's loading, and then all I get is a blank white page.
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Anyone else having trouble getting into their allstate rewards account? Or is it just me?
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Security needs to monitor the foul language
PrincessArlena'sDad replied to BETSY DOLL's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Could have "borrowed" some golf balls from the mini golf course. -
Amber Cove is about 6-7 miles from Puerto Plata. I don't know where Monkeyland is, but reviews on carnival.com said it was about a 20 minute bus ride.
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Security needs to monitor the foul language
PrincessArlena'sDad replied to BETSY DOLL's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Their ship. Their rules. They can interpret the rules however they wish. Guests can accept or or swim home. There is no debate as to who's definition of obscene applies. Carnival gets to decide. Security at our local theme park pulls people aside as they enter the park telling them they need to change their shirt or leave. 90% or more of the gen pop may not agree with their distinction between ok and obscene, but it doesn't matter. Their park, their rules. -
My wife and daughter got great offers. I got terrible offers. All of the expenses of all cruises went to the same credit card. In terms of the folio breakdown, my wife probably had the most on hers, and my daughter the least. Yet, they both got the better offers. I'm sure there is a reason. Their marketing analytics spits out who gets what offers, and they keep those top secret.
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Linking Carnival cabins as cruise companions
PrincessArlena'sDad replied to cruisincutie81's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
It can be done as soon as you book. But, I've always just called. Never even tried the website method. -
Carnival Updated Benefits - Check if you don't know
PrincessArlena'sDad replied to wemjam's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
What You Get | Benefits of the VIFP Club | Carnival Cruise Line -
Review of Everglades EVO-Adventure with Airport Drop-off
PrincessArlena'sDad replied to moposh's topic in Florida Departures
We'll be there on a Sunday, so probably very busy. 4 ships in port at Miami that day. -
Review of Everglades EVO-Adventure with Airport Drop-off
PrincessArlena'sDad replied to moposh's topic in Florida Departures
Thanks for the review. We plan on this excursion, but with carnival and departing FLL, but I guess the park experience will be about the same. Out flight departs after 6pm so we'll have time for dinner at the airport before going home. -
Thanks. It's a bit of a strange situation, I guess, because if the 22 year old had her own cabin, it would be fine. The two younger ones will be arriving with my wife and I. It's just the oldest coming with the grandparents. In terms of a meeting place, I should have added. My father-in-law has somewhat limited mobility. The Riverwalk Food Court might be a little too far from the Erato St. Terminal. The nice thing about the Erato St. terminal is how the parking is just an elevator ride to the check in.
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Also, you can use for pre-cruise purchases. So, you can use it to buy Cheers at the pre-cruise rate (or anything else, like wi-fi or excursions).
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Looking for suggestions for early morning coffee
PrincessArlena'sDad replied to tytanbri's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Just set this up before going to bed. -
We have a total of 4 cabins booked (all Oceanview). One cabin is my wife and myself. In a connecting cabin we have our 3 kids, ages 22, 14, and 11. Their cabin is linked to ours, which is needed for the 14 and 11 year olds. My parents are in a cabin down the hall, and father-in-law also down the hall. We're driving to the port, in two cars. The plan is for our 22 year old to spend some time with my parents prior to the cruise, and they will meet us at the port. If they get there before us, will they have to wait for us to check in? Or would we have to wait for them, if we get there first? We're not coming from the same place, so coordinating arrival times will be approximate at best. The port is New Orleans, so, if one group has to wait for the other, is there a good place to arrange to meet? Thanks!
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Round 2: Don't pay for excursions with gift cards
PrincessArlena'sDad replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Two points: If you get travel insurance anyway, it is generally much more comprehensive than what the credit card benefit is, so you probably aren't forfeiting anything by not using the credit card. It might vary card to card, but you don't need to pay for the entire vacation with the credit card, only a portion. You can therefore pay the minimum needed with the credit card to get any benefits you want/need, and pay the rest with discounted gift cards. Best of both worlds! -
If you stay at a Fort Lauderdale hotel with free airport pickup, you only have to arrange for one transfer: from your hotel to the port in the morning. There are lots of such hotels with shopping and restaurants within walking distance. This is what we are doing (Hyatt Place, Dania Beach). If you want to stay in Miami, you need to arrange transport to the hotel, and then transport from the hotel to the port in the morning. The advantage here is that if you get to Miami early enough, you can find a hotel within walking distance of more activities/points of interest. Such hotels will cost more, though. We're arriving midafternoon and planning an early bedtime. For us, staying in Miami didn't seem worth it.
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Moral Dilemma: Prepaid Gratuities Not Honored by CCL
PrincessArlena'sDad replied to kavok's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
You can try transferring the booking to a TA (depends on when you first booked as to whether you can or not, and if you're paid in full, you'll have to call your TA of choice and ask the deadline). A good TA would know how to escalate and possible ways to resolve. They may also know about whether a recording of the carnival associate exists and, if so, if it could help you. -
General Carnival Cruising Questions
PrincessArlena'sDad replied to OCA REP's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
We parked at the Jacksonville port, back in 2014. Things may have changed since then, but it was very easy. Drove through a bunch of winding lanes marked off by cones. Stopped in an area to unload luggage to give to the porters. Then continued on to the lot. Very short walk to the entrance to the terminal. Terminal isn't much to look at, but it gets the job done. Only other thing was that the directions to the port were a bit confusing, I remember we had to make quite a few turns after getting off the interstate. -
what terminal does Horizon use in Miami
PrincessArlena'sDad replied to rellersi's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Usually: Terminal D on Sundays Terminal F on Saturdays The general rule seems to be generally F, unless Celebration is also in port, then D (Celebration is in port most Sundays it seems). Check for signage, as this can change. You can check here: Port Miami Online Services (miamidade.gov) As of now, the schedule is available through June 30. -
AARP Gift Card balance now shows Invalid Gift Card
PrincessArlena'sDad replied to asalligo's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
If the card was used up it'll show a balance of $0. Invalid card means the number is incorrect. Double check that you aren't making a mistake with the number. I did this once, when I copied them into a spreadsheet, the last number was cut off. If the number is right, call carnival.