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We had an aft balcony, near center ship, on the Sunshine in September 2015. Because of the shape of the ship, we had very little shade, and almost no breeze. Great view of where we had been. Also, we chose the wrong deck, as we were directly under the dining area, which changed to a live Latin band/dance area about 9pm until past 2am.

Have you tried asking Carnival?

Anyone know of a specific drop-off spot at the terminal for those of us that will be dropped off by a family member? If so, is the same area used for pick-up at the end of the cruise?

It's going to be hot and humid in August. Depending on your August sail dates, the Saints will be playing 2 preseason games at home on 17th and 30th of august. Hot and humid. French Quarter will be busy, and traffic will be a concern. Did I mention it will be hot and humid? 90+ degrees and humidity to match.

Curious info.... I just checked Nationwide and their website says it's not available to residents of Florida, among other states. Another posting here on CC was asking about travel insurance, and mentioned Insure My Trip dot com. So I went on that site, and Nationwide shows as available to all US residents. Strange.

So I have been on a disney cruise when I was a kid about 12 years ago but this will be my first cruise as an adult! We have decided to go on a cruise on the Elation for our Honeymoon on 5/14! With this being my first time cruising with all the responsibility actually on me I was hoping for any tips, tricks, advise, ect.?

You're on your honeymoon!!! You should only come out of your cabin for meals. And there is room service available.

I don't understand why you can't use separate credit cards for CHEERS when you can use separate cards to pay for the cruise. I will be on the Paradise in July & am rooming with my adult daughter. We planned to purchase CHEERS, but I just assumed we could pay separately. She keeps saying she's going to get it for both of us because I'm treating her to the cruise, but I don't want her to do that.

 

At least it's only a 4 day cruise, so one of us will have to pay & get the $$ from the other. Just seems strange that two people rooming together can't pay separately. I get that it's the whole everyone has to purchase, but why not allow 2 cards to be used as long as you're ordering it at the same time? I know if it weren't my daughter or other close family, I would not be comfortable paying on my card for someone else's CHEERS.

You're asking the wrong "experts". You should be asking Carnival directly.

I just looked at Cozumel on google maps. I didn't realize there are 3 different piers for cruise ship docking.

and not all are released that far in advance.

But they release it 15 months in advance, isn't it impossible to determine how many plats/diamonds are going to be on a particular sailing that far ahead?

I would assume it would be impossible to know accurately, but I guess they can go by past history of plats/dias on each specific cruise. Again, just a guess, I'm certainly no expert. I make small attempts at using common sense. Carnival PVP could give you a more accurate response than anyone of the "experts" on this website.

Gotcha. Now, please explain the connection between margaritaville and royal Caribbean. As I said, Norwegian I can understand the connection.

Last I heard, carnival had to first determine how many platinums/diamonds are on that particular cruise. There are only so many cabins they can get ready early, and plats/dias get first priority, then wedding parties, THEN comes an available FTTF slots.

Have you googled the locations website? Maybe it posts hours of operations.

I can’t imagine a chain that size closing down. Cozumel has so many resorts. It’s not just a cruise stop.

They had one in Cancun years ago that is now closed. We got lucky and had a hotel stumbling, I mean walking distance away.

Did you check their website? I'm curious.....what does margaritaville have to do with Royal Caribbean ships? Norwegian I would understand, as they are on 4 of their ships.

..... I also make a reduced size tag to put on my camera strap. This is done in hopes that if I were to forget to grab my bag or camera, someone would be kind enough to turn it in.

Print your luggage tags, then take a photo of the tags. Make sure it's the first photo in your camera. We also put a copy of the tags INSIDE the luggage, just in case the tags come off.

Yes.

Nope

We really enjoyed the Jolly Roger snorkel excursion while in Roatan a couple years ago.

...smarter straight leg short with out turn ups? or are turn ups allowed ? ....

What are turn ups?

I never cruise for the decor.

^^^^^ THIS !! I cruise for the ports. Cruise ships are merely a means of transportation. Spend more than a few days on any U.S. Navy ship, and you will never bother to care about the decor of a cruise ship.

http://www.noisehelp.com/noise-dose.html

 

Your ears aren't able to "get used to" noise levels. If a certain noise level doesn't seem to bother you as much as it did before, it's not because your ears have toughened up to it; it's because you've lost some of your hearing.

Once you have lost hearing, it’s gone forever, never to get better.

Warm Chocolate Melting Cake for dessert after dinner in the MDR.

I agree! Nothing says "take advantage of me I'm a tourist" like the S&S card on a lanyard walking around. My kids love their lanyards though. Makes them feel like a VIP.

Lanyard on the ship, in my pocket ashore. There, you feel better now? Many of us are required to have our work ID visible at all times while on the job. Lanyards make it easy to access secure areas, so wearing it on the ship is second nature.

Sorry, I can't answer any of those questions. Never cruised out of Mobile. I do live 45 minutes away, so thats how I am familiar with the weather. Google provided the port to airport travel info.

depends on when you get off the ship, and get your luggage. can be very foggy this time of the year, delaying entry into the bay and the port, and debark. Port to airport is about 30 minute drive.