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Plenty of privacy at the buffet

 

 

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That's true, but they don't serve the Warm Chocolate Melting Cake on the buffet.

Thanks. Dinner tables I prefer farther apart for private conversations. Pool loungers close I can handle. I usually read or nap while wearing headphones when I want solitude so no one bothers me. Oh well. Stuff occurs.

Anyone know how far apart the tables for 2 are placed from each other? A few inches? A few feet?

Not only will you have a great time without drinking, you will save a ton of money.

And no hangovers when you get up EARLY to get a lounger in the adults only area. They go fast!

Lanyard. After years of mandatory wearing of "ID card, visible at all times, worn above the waist" as one of 3500 employees, it's no big deal. No visible ID card gets a call to security.

I was sure that the whole "it's a safety hazard" thing was a story they made up so that they didn't have to upgrade their electrical system or something. But lo and behold it's a true thing. It really is dangerous and it can cause harm to the ship. Today I learned.

 

I guess I'll be bringing the one I have without any surge protection.

Technical Evidence, finally. This I can follow. Not just because 'someone' said so.

Have a nice day.

Do you have a salt water pool or a pool with a salt cell that produces chlorine?

Salt cell

Even a pool using a salt generator pool needs a dollop of liquid chlorine and acid on occasion. Also the plates are a PITA to clean with acid.

We purchased a home with a salt water pool 2 years ago. Checking chemicals weekly, I have only added salt so far. Nothing I have read mentions adding liquid chlorine at any time. Have not needed to clean the plates, and they are about 6 years old.

Am I missing something, or just been lucky?

Our $100 card took about a week, and was delivered by USPS.

How many times a day did your room steward service your room? Were you 'given' a choice?

Check-in time is NOT the same as boarding time. Check-in gets you into the terminal. Boarding gets you onto the ship.

Following for more ship info. We hit different ports at end of August. So far, so good.

No shorts in MDR? I would never sail Carnival again. I own one pair of long pants, and they are reserved for weddings and funerals. Being retired, I wear shorts 24/7/365.

Really? I'm hoping we have one. We do use the fridge when it's in the cabin. I was going to buy the case of water, but without a fridge to put it in I didn't see the point.

 

 

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Bring a collapsible cooler in your luggage, ask, and tip, your room steward to keep it stocked with ice for your water bottles. We sailed Sunshine September 2015, aft extended cabin deck 9 I think. Our steward kept ours well stocked.

I'm not sure I fully comprehend the usefulness of a recommended item from early on in this thread - the collapsable cooler... Are folks using these to take snacks/drinks on their port excursions to avoid pricey offerings? Or is there something else I'm missing?

We use ours to keep bottled water iced down and cold in the room. Room stewards keep it filled with ice when asked politely. Of course, they get a generous tip.

We cruised last September on the Sunshine, right thru a rain storm and 50 knot winds at night, aft extended cabin. Never noticed any rocking of the ship. I went out on deck during a lull to take night photos of the ship all lit up. Beautiful. Just the ship, no passengers out besides me.

My husband won a free oceanview cabin and a seat in the $100,000 grand finale slot tourney on the Dream. We live in Florida and the cruise is out of NOLA. trying to see if it's worth the airfare and hotel cost. Anyone know how many people are included and how they split the winnings? Top 5, 10, 50, etc.? Also, does anyone know how much it costs to enter since I may want to buy a seat for myself. How many days does it last?

 

Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Probably a lot cheaper to drive. Only 9.5 hours of drive time.

I know Carnival is trying to put Guys on all of their ships and the Splendor just came out of dry dock with no Guys.. So my question is... Does anyone think they will put a Guys on the Splendor and maybe a time frame? I really want Guys!

 

Also does anyone have an updated photo gallery of the Splendor after the recent dry dock changes? TYIA!

On the Sunshine last September, we had Guy's. Wasn't impressed. Wasn't bad, just nothing special about it. It was a burger, no more, no less.

shoe holder? flip flops, sneakers, and top siders for my dress shoes, got it covered.

Not for shoes. It's for all the stuff in the bathroom that usually goes on the counter.

Instead of Yeti stainless steel tumblers, try Rtic for half the price, or Ozark Trail tumblers from Walmart for even less $. They all look like they were made in the same factory, with different names stamped. We bought the 20oz Rtic, and our Tervis handles fit them.

Go to sports bar on the ship, but.....GET THERE EARLY! We were on the Sunshine last September during football season, and there were only about 35-40 seats. All were full 30 minutes to game time.

You should at least scout it prior to ASG day.

Sticks and stones. Say what you want. A friend of mine has used that same multi-outlet for the last 10 years, over 40 cruises, and has had zero problems.

Have a nice day.

Depends on how many in your group, and how close to boarding/departure your flight arrives. Google is your best bet to find links and phone numbers to do the proper math.

Sailing out of NOLA for the first time in October.

 

Do you guys recommend the ship transfers from airport at $23.50 each way or a taxi? Are there private shuttle companies for less $?

 

Gina

$23.50. Is that per person or however many you can stuff in a vehicle? It's about 17 miles, 30 minute drive, depending on time of day.

This happened .......gambled the prerequisite amount I've been getting lots of offers including the best premier offers for over the last 2 ........Good Luck

What is the prerequisite amount? $100? $500? More?