joanskid

I booked a HAL cruise once. Nine months before sailing, they cancelled it for a charter cruise. We were offered NOTHING.

We booked another Carnival cruise instead & have never looked at HAL again.

Are you sure about the $250??

I booked an 8 day Caribbean and the deposit was $600 for two people. Then, I just booked a 7 day Alaska yesterday and the deposit was $800 for two people.

Both were booked with a PVP.

Thanks for all of your responses! I guess I will flip a coin!

OK, I just noticed that this reply was from a Princess cruise. Would the Carnival itinerary be different?

Thanks for the quick reply!!

Did you enjoy facing the ports, or would you have preferred the other side?

I am planning on booking a Carnival Alaska cruise soon. I am going to get one of the wrap around aft suites.

My question is (please don't laugh...) is there a better side to be on? The only time that I think that it might matter, is when we are cruising Tracy Arm Fjord on the way to Skagway. My instincts tell me that the right side is best, but I thought I would ask the "experts". Both corners are available, so I appreciate your input!!

I see Carnival cruises available to book for May 2017 & one in September 2017. When will the June - August dates be available for booking?

My store in Barboursville, WV had plenty. I got mine tonight. They were on the rack with all of the other gift cards in the entertainment section.

Thank you for the quick response! I'm headed to Kroger now!

Probably a stupid question, but I just saw the deal when I was uploading digital coupons for this evening's shopping trip & I don't know anything about these.

These gift cards can be used to pay on an existing booked cruise, correct?

Is there anything else they can be used for?

Stargate Fan...

Can you tell me if Splendor cabins 8457 & 8459 balcony divider can be opened? If so, will they block any windows?

Thanks in advance for your help!

We will fly into FLL for a cruise the next day out of Miami. I think we will also need a room for the night we get back.

Where would you recommend for this? Also, what transportation between FLL and Miami would you suggest?

My friend and I will be on the May 22 sailing. When are you going?

We are looking at flights for a cruise out of Port Canaveral.

Do either SFB or MCO airports work?

Which is better...and why?

THANKS!

I would rather pay the higher price on my upcoming Victory cruise, than for them to stop offering it all. It just makes budgeting for the cruise SO much easier ;)

So...we're talking another $7 a day, right?

Is that really enough to make it not worthwhile?:confused:

I don't think these have been asked yet...

I know the Cheers program does not cover buckets of beer.

Having said that, If you have "Cheers", can you buy a bucket at the regular price? And, if so, do those beers count toward your 15 drink limit?

I know that you get a discount on bottles of wine with "Cheers".

How does a bottle of wine affect the 15 drink limit?

I really do not anticipate the 15 drink limit being an issue for us, but I'm curious how they would address these types of purchases. I wil be sailing on one of the ships where past guests have reported that you cannot purchase any drinks after the 15 limit if you have "Cheers".

Not looked to see if this has been covered yet, but just adding my personal experience on the Liberty a couple of weeks ago for our spring break cruise. Our group of 4 hit the 15 limit a couple of times each on various nights throughout the week, and the policy was consistent at every bar we tried, once the 15 drinks was reached you WERE able to purchase further drinks (16, 17 etc) at the regular bar prices.

 

We ordered a bottle through bon voyage as a backup in case we were completely cut off at 15, but turns out we didn't need to.

 

 

I should also add that we were allowed to purchase drinks for other people throughout the day at regular prices, that wouldn't count towards our 15. So in the afternoon I'd get my usual drink on cheers program free and at same time explain I'm buying a beer for a friend and could I be charged for that one at normal price, no problem.

This confirms that there are different rules on different ships...

It really does not matter anyway because the Cheers program is currently only available on 13 ships in the fleet and NONE of them sail any 3 or 4 day itineraries. The shortest cruise available with the Cheers program are the 5 day sailings on the Victory or the Glory.

The itinerary that was posted when this comment was posted is the same as my upcoming 4 day Victory. So...is the cheers program offered on all Victory cruises or only the 5+ day ones??

hi, joanskid! Hooe you had a great cruise! I posted the pictures on your roll call. Let me know if you want the originals. apdmom@live.com

thank you so much!! Great pics!!!

If I can figure out how to PM you, I will tell you exactly which cabin we have. I just don't like to post things like that on public boards...

We are traveling with some folks from Jax Beach, so I'm sure we will be able to find you!

We will either be up on the Verandah deck or on our aft balcony as we pass by you. Either way, I'll be waving!!

THANKS!!

Thanks APDMOM!

At this point, our roll call has decided to meet on the Verandah Deck after the safety drill for our 2/16 sailing.

Would love it if you could get some pics of us.

I know I can go back on this thread and find where you take your pictures from, but could you please make it easy for me by telling me?

THANKS!

Can you carry you own luggage on the Fascination in Jacksonville, if it meets the 16"H X 24"W limits?

I originally put this question on the FL homeports board, but haven't got any responses yet.