VolzCruiser

Thank you for the review and comparison. 

I hope it has changed from the Lanyard but if not that will be fine.

Thank you for the review Jimbo. Will check for updates. 

I know at one time there was an issue in Mobile with the area that ships use to turn around in. I believe they have expanded the turning basin or are planning to so they can accommodate larger ships. 

2 minutes ago, quickrate said:

The one with a "face".

Pat

Ah thank you

12 minutes ago, quickrate said:

was just posted on that other place that someone on the Valor said they are being diverted to florida becuase the river is too high to port in New Orleans.

Pat

What is that other place?

I have never seen Carnival do a head count but they are only going to stock it for so many. So if you to have more sodas or snacks you would need to let them know and pay the extra costs. If you aren't worried about that, you can get away with only paying for four. 

4 minutes ago, 773 Miles Away said:

 

Was that before their recent drydock or after?

After Dry Dock

When I sailed on the the Elation last it didn't have a fridge. Unless they have changed things all the Fantasy Class ships are Fridge free. I always bring a cooler and have the Steward keep it filled with ice. 

I thought the Horizon was wonderful. Had great service in the MDR. I really like this ship. 

I haven't used Skype on the Vista but I can give what I would think could be some solid advice about service. Because you are bouncing a single off a Satellite in space there will always be some lag. How bad this is going to be is really up to the user. If  you are just sending text probably won't be a big deal. Watching a Video might be a bit more. So you mentioned Netflix why would it work and skype might not and that is because Netflix is able to buffer which basically means it will start downloading the program before it starts showing so it can stay just a head of the lag. It gives the appearance of seemless. Live video chatting doesn't have this ability. I think it would still work for your Daughter she just might have to wait a couple of seconds between breaks in conversations so everyone doesn't talk over each other during the lag. 

How long before a cruise do they start posting Excursions?

Congrats on your First Cruise

I have 2 cruise ports about 6 hours drive, If I had to I would drive the day of the cruise but since I do enjoy visiting the cities that I am cruising out of I just find it easier on the stress level to arrive at least day before. 

I have also sailed out of NOLA and there were two ships sailing that day and both Erato and Julia were being used. I didn't experience any issues. 

I would suggest Nachi Cocom as well love the place. 

Just back from my first cruise using the Cheers package and I have to say I think we did get our monies worth but I only had one port day. If we had multiple port days I might have to consider if it was going to be a good choice for me. 

31 minutes ago, Mommawo said:

Don’t have a. Answer for you but just saying love your profile picture! VFL

Thank you and VFL.

Thank you all again. It looks like I will be okay to have my tablet for just reading funtimes and menus and my phone for everything else. 

Thank you all for the quick answers. 

I was wondering if there are any limitations to the number of device you can have connected to the Hub App while on ship. I am wanting to use the Hub App on my Ipad so I can look at the Fun Times and on it as it is easier to read but I will want to also use my phone to keep in contact with people I am traveling with on the ship. Hence my question. Thanks in advance. 

1 minute ago, Crazy4Camping said:

But it will be for a regular GC.  You can't buy Carnival Gift cards at our grocery stores here.

Ah that stinks as we have them local and sometimes I forget not everyone has that luxury. Have a great cruise. 

why don't you just use the visa/mc ones you have to buy Carnival Gift cards at your local grocery?

Thank you. I am just really impressed. I guess next time I will have to make sure I get on the ball a bit more quickly. 

I went to check to check and see about booking a the Carnival Cruise to Iceland and I could not find it. Has it already sold out? If so WOW!