VolzCruiser

So where is this thread that started all of this?

I don't care whether is it strawberries or it is cheese they are both given to me as a gift. Just like any other time I get a gift in life, I say thank you and accept it.

congrats on getting Diamond level as far your question I have no idea just thought to congratulate you

oh I am sorry I didn't get that and I thought it was true and was really looking to get one. my bad

I think I see one of these in your future https://www.amazon.com/CleverMade-SnapBasket-Soft-Sided-Collapsible-Cooler/dp/B01KPW8ZEK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1519078576&sr=8-4&keywords=soft+sided+coolers+collapsible

Since the size is outside the stated size limits that Carnival allows do they make an exception for these? If they do I might have to get one

The Security team needs to be fired if that is the best they can do. Carnival is found its self once again in a bad light. Wonder what this one will be called the Battle Royal Cruise. Much like the poop cruise.

Thank you for your review

This is a hard one to answer as being from the south I have had days in January be 60 degrees and since NOLA is more southern than I am it could be the first sea day. I am also in the middle of an arctic blast right now and would imagine that it would be closer to the port day # 1 before it got warm enough.

Yes, according to information from GoCCL there Triumph is currently scheduled for a two month dry dock period in early 2019. That would be in line with major modifications like they did with the Destiny/Sunshine.

 

Carnival Triumph

Previous Dry-Dock: 2016 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2019

Notes: The Carnival Triumph will be returning to dry-dock in 3/2/19 - 5/1/19, according to GoCCL. This dry-dock seems long and could give time for extensive work and changes, but we do not yet officially know what Carnival is doing with the ship. We may not know until closer to the dry-dock.

Thank you

I wounder if the Victory or the Triumphed will get Sunshined?

This is great news as my DW and I didn't think we would ever take another cruise on the Ecstasy.

This is what I use from Belkin

http://www.belkin.com/us/F8M102-Belkin/p/P-F8M102/

Yeah I’m not interested in the shorter cruises. A 5 day is absolutely the shortest I would go and that’s really only for a last minute something to do cruise like Conquest in August. Otherwise 7 days, and an occasional 6 day are my preferences.

I am with you on this.

Here you go

Carnival Cruise Line is expanding capacity on its short cruises from Galveston and New Orleans beginning in 2019.

Carnival Dream will launch four- and five-day cruises to Mexico year-round from Galveston beginning in May 2019, becoming the newest and largest Carnival ship to operate a short cruise program from that port and providing Texans with a new option.

Carnival Valor, currently based in Galveston, will shift to New Orleans to begin year-round four- and five-day cruises beginning May 2019. It will be the largest ship to offer a year-round short cruise schedule from New Orleans.

Four- day long weekend cruises depart Thursdays and visit Cozumel, while five-day voyages depart Mondays and Saturdays calling at Cozumel and Progreso. Some five-day itineraries from Galveston feature Cozumel and Costa Maya.

'Galveston and New Orleans are two of our most popular and fastest-growing homeports and Carnival Dream and Carnival Valor provide wonderful short cruise options in these markets,' Carnival president Christine Duffy said.

Carnival Dream's new Galveston deployment represents a 22% increase in capacity for this program. The ship recently underwent an extensive makeover that added food and beverage options like Guy’s Pig and Anchor Bar-B-Que created by Food Network star Guy Fieri, the cocktail pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar, BlueIguana Cantina and the full-service Bonsai Sushi restaurant.

Carnival Dream will join Carnival Freedom and Carnival Vista, which repositions to Galveston in fall 2018, and together these three ships are expected to carry nearly 650,000 passengers annually from Galveston—the most of any cruise line.

Meanwhile, Carnival Valor will replace Carnival Triumph in New Orleans for a nearly 10% capacity increase on the line’s short cruise program from that port. Carnival Triumph will be deployed to another homeport to be announced at a later date.

Also in May 2019, Carnival Glory will take over Carnival Dream's year-round, seven-day cruise schedule. Together, Carnival Valor and Carnival Glory are expected to carry nearly 400,000 passengers from New Orleans.

Carnival Valor last year underwent a renovation that added a Guy’s Burger Joint, developed in tandem with Guy Fieri, the Caribbean-themed RedFrog Pub, SkyBox sports bar, Alchemy Bar and the poolside RedFrog Rum Bar and BlueIguana Tequila Bar.

For those who haven't seen this

MIAMI, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Building upon its position as the leader in Gulf Coast cruising, Carnival Cruise Line has announced it will expand capacity on its short cruise offerings from New Orleans beginning in 2019.

Carnival Valor will shift to New Orleans to begin year-round four- and five-day cruises from the Big Easy beginning May 2019. It will be the largest ship to offer a year-round short cruise schedule from that port.

On this route, four-day long weekend cruises depart Thursdays and visit Cozumel, while five-day voyages depart Mondays and Saturdays calling at Cozumel and Progreso.

Each of these stunning Mexican destinations offer world-class beaches, excellent shopping and dining experiences, and opportunities to visit historical attractions and landmarks, including centuries-old Mayan ruins. A wide variety of "fun in the sun" shore excursion choices, from paddle-boarding and ziplining to ATV adventures and watersports like scuba diving and snorkeling, is also available.

"New Orleans is one of our most popular homeports and Carnival Valor is a wonderful short option that provides a wide array of exciting dining, beverage, entertainment and activity choices that our guests are sure to enjoy," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.

"We are thrilled to welcome Carnival Valor to the year-round cruise offerings from our vibrant and historical city," said Brandy D. Christian, Port of New Orleans President and CEO. "We value our long-time partnership with Carnival Cruise Line and we look forward to working together to continue to provide new and varied itineraries and a top-notch experience for our guests."

Carnival Valor from New Orleans

The 2,974-passenger Carnival Valor will kick off its new year-round schedule of four- and five-day cruises from New Orleans May 16, 2019, replacing Carnival Triumph and representing a nearly 10 percent increase in capacity on the line's short cruise program from that port. Carnival Triumph will be deployed to another homeport to be announced at a later date. Also in May 2019, Carnival Glory will take over the New Orleans-based year-round seven-day schedule of Carnival Dream. Together, Carnival Valor and Carnival Glory are expected to carry nearly 400,000 passengers from New Orleans.

Carnival Valor last year underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation that added such popular highlights as Guy's Burger Joint, developed in tandem with celebrity chef Guy Fieri, the Caribbean-themed RedFrog Pub, SkyBox sports bar, Alchemy Bar and the poolside RedFrog Rum Bar and BlueIguana Tequila Bar. Other features on Carnival Valor include an adults-only Serenity Deck, a 214-foot-long water slide and Scarlett's, a classic American steakhouse.

Additional Information and Reservations

For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com. Carnival also can be found on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Journalists also can visit Carnival's media site, carnival-news.com or follow the line's PR department on Twitter at twitter.com/CarnivalPR.

About Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is "The World's Most Popular Cruise Line®" with 25 ships operating three- to 16-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe, Cuba, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Two 133,500-ton Vista class ships are currently scheduled for delivery - Carnival Horizon in 2018 and an as-yet-unnamed vessel in 2019. Additionally, two new 180,000-ton ships are scheduled to enter service in 2020 and 2022.

SOURCE Carnival Cruise Line

While the Valor or Glory are improvements to the Triumph they are downgrades for the Dream.

So with the news that the Dream is moving to Galveston and Nola is getting the Glory and Valor does it seem that Nola is getting a bit of the short end of the stick. Has Nola done something to upset Carnival.

as someone already posted you might have to hold the power button down until it turns a flashing blue that tells you it is searching for a bluetooth pair.

just found out that there is a football game at 3:30 the day we leave. ordering $3.33 apps are going to get old so i was thinking i could make a run and get a guys burger and fries or something.

Hope they have the game you want to watch. On my last cruise they didn't have the Dallas Game on and there were a few fans upset.

My DW and I did a cruise and Mardi Gras this year and had a great time we actually left on the Monday before Fat Tuesday but arrived on Saturday night so we could enjoy the parades on Sunday. The view of what TV makes Mardi Gras out to be really isn't the truth. We enjoyed a fun filled day with families on both sides of us and just had a really good time. If you want beads you will have your fill along with alot of other trinkets. If Mardi Gras is something you think you would like to do then do it. Nothing like it in the world. As a poster before said Mardi Gras is a season not just a day. As it gets closer you will be able to look up a schedule for 2019 and be better able to plan what parades you would like to go to.

When you book there will be different rates and some of those rates the deposits are completely refundable if done by and certain date. There are also some that you don't get a complete refund but a possible future credit of your deposit. Make sure you read all the rate info and if unsure please call the 1 800 Carnival phone number.

Yep, Not done yet. It's above the new cabin floor. I don't think I was supposed to be up there as it was roped off for most of the cruise, but one early morning I found a back entrance that wasn't roped off and grabbed the chance to check it out. It was blocked again later that day.

thank you for the pics.

To better help you is the homeport city important to you. I know that seems vague but are you looking to spend some time in the city before or after?

We will be sailing the Fantasy on December 11th. We are flying in on Sunday December 10th.

 

Does anyone know a good hotel perhaps with an airport/port shuttle?

 

Or does anyone have experience getting from airport/hotel/port?

 

The port of Mobile seems to be more industrial and nothing like Tampa, Miami, etc. It was hard enough finding a reasonable flight into Mobile.

 

Thanks!

We stayed at the Admiral Semmes Hotel and they had a park and stay.

Not sure about the airport transportation

Actually the Cruise terminal is right in the downtown area and I didn't find it to be industrial at all.

Also you might want to ask these question in the home port section of the forums might have better luck.

I really love the burgers but my DW really loves the fries. I always have at least have one per cruise.