jayscore

I assumed the MDR would be closed, thanks, but what I should have asked was, what about Guys Burgers, Pasta Bella,  Pig&Anchor, etc.

Sorry for not being clear on this.

WAY too early! For me,  have I ever seen debarkation by 8:00AM.

I do think you may want a flight around 11:00 AM, or later to be safe.

My opinion, of course!

What's to eat when Carnival Dream is in port?

Thanks!

Being an "aft rat", I wouldn't trade this location for anything. Yes, it can get HOT back there during the day, but that view can't be beat! Talk of soot, vibration, and privacy are a very minor experience.

Our first two cruises were inside cabins, the rest one form of aft, aft wrap, or Vista Suite. Does that give you a clue how much we like this location? 😺

4 minutes ago, ranger dave said:

I have done what you are planning to do many times.  I always try to be discreet about it, never have taken the bottle out of the room.  Nobody has ever said anything about it to me.

Like he said. 😉

Thanks for the replies! 😉

1 hour ago, Xmansmom said:

Well I have been trying to order my husband beer a little bit at time. I ordered two 4 packs of beer the first order and went to order a another 4 pack today and it won't let me. Really, two 4 packs of beer and they cut me off. Seems pretty silly.

No worries. When you board the ship, buy one or two "buckets of beer" , don't open them , and take them to your cabin for later use. I think the price will equal Fun Shop prices, plus, they will be chilled!

On my boarding pass for the Dream, I see Muster Station E4. Fine. From what I understand the drill is actually held indoors somewhere. We're deck 8 aft. Any ideas where they will send us for the drill?
(This will be our first "inside" drill, if it's so.)

Thanks in advance!

I have to admit I first started buying FTTF at $50, and thought it was truly worth it. Then I endured the price hikes over the years.  Now, at $90, I would rather spend the money on drinks, souvenirs, bingo and such.

(Yeah, yeah, I know, "Easy for you to say, now that you're Platinum." Either way, $90 seems too much.)

Good news, indeed.
BUT, any clues as to what is now offered on the room service menu?

I use the service for durable goods also.  I call it their "Boil & Bake" service.

Don't forget that's THREE bags per Platinum guest. Ask your steward for the bags in advance. Write down what you sent, and take a picture of the "ticket" you send out with the wash.

Enjoy the service!

🛳️

On 12/29/2018 at 7:38 AM, Snit13 said:

Nassau like Cozumel.....been there done that.....over and over.  Great for someone who is new to cruising but for many of us we have just been there to many times.

Bingo! Our first time there had the original straw market, and it seemed, to me,  there was a local ambiance and "newness".

Years have gone by, and "it ain't just the same" Nassau I recall from the past. (But, what is?)

If you have never been there, by all means check it out!

Being an "aft rat", I've had Vista Suites on Spirit class which are set up in a different way, with a separate bedroom. Aft wraps on others with more legroom, but no tub. Then certain aft cabins with the extra wide balconies. All of these have had a decent size balcony, if that's your main concern.

Just saying........😺

10 hours ago, navybankerteacher said:

 

As another former heavy smoker, I think some of your comparisons need questioning:

gastric problems are involuntary, stack gasses and auto exhaust are largely unavoidable if you want a ship  or car to move, perfume is rarely as pervasive and simply does not linger the way tobacco smoke does —- tobacco smoking stands alone.

My apologies for my blunt, thoughtless comments . I should have been less descriptive, and simply said, " Odds are, we all have to deal with these situations in our own personal ways."
Sorry for the crude remarks.

As a former heavy smoker, I can understand the opinions from "both sides of the fence".

Smelling and dealing with offensive odors takes SO many forms. How about those reeking of perfume, or gastric problems. How about that vile exhaust from the ship's stacks, or cars? I could go on and on....

We are never going to experience a pure air situation unless we totally avoid a shared human environment.

We all have to deal with our surroundings as the status quo allows, for better or (sadly) worse.
In other words., if you truly can't deal with the situation, don't go there.

(OK, I'm off my soap box now!)😋

22 hours ago, BoDidly said:

Each and every time.  But I add a few more that I haven't noticed being posted on the threads.

 

For example.

Cut off  water.

Turn off hot water breaker .

Cut heat down to minimum tolerance.

Stop mail

Stop ice maker.

Lock all existing buildings

Summer , Cut air down

Test all security cameras

lock all windows

Setup timer on separate interior light .

Bingo! The only thing I can add is send a copy of your itinerary to those that matter.

53 minutes ago, coevan said:

 

 

There are plenty of things to do without sitting in an airport chair for many hours. 

You're right!

We usually find a tour or something for after, but couldn't find anything in our time frame yet...

I agree with the earlier responses.

We have a flight booked for 4:00 PM next April. Yes, airports can be less than exciting, but it's worth the boredom knowing we won't miss our flight!

I would go for the Aruba included cruise.

One thing to check out, for any itinerary, would be if there might be a religious holiday at any of the ports. Our last time in Aruba it happened to be one of these occasions, and all the local businesses were closed.

I only ran into this once, but, I thought I'd mention it.😏

1 hour ago, tallnthensome said:

Huh? How about not sitting on the railing at all so we don't have to read about another person overboard on a Carnival ship on the news .....

Agreed!

For a true photo opp., find your way to Magen's Bay! A true postcard picture, if I ever saw one!📷

As far as beer, I think you may be better off getting a "bucket of beer" at one of the bars, ask them to fill the bucket with ice, and haul it to your cabin for when you want it. As far as booze, order ahead, but realize the outrageous price you will pay. (But, if you do the math, it's still a bit cheaper per ounce than the bar price)

My opinion, of course!😉

insuremytrip.com is my go-to outfit. You can make comparisons, side by side, to see what coverage is offered. Then, if you're not sure, give them a call! They are more than helpful with the ins and outs of travel insurance.

My opinion, of course!😉

Odd, I never saw it up North in Wisconsin.........😋

Back in the Stone Age, we started off our cruise at the Purser's, I mean service desk, creating writer's cramp with a fist full of Travler's Cheques to sign over in the amount of $500 for our account.
Anyhoo, however you choose to "pay the bill" is fine with the cruise line.