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, yeah my wife and I also have separate accounts through financial advisors

I am afraid you are incorrect my credit union doesnt work that way I have never had a double hold on my account and it has never taken 14 days maybe you should change banks or keep more money in your account plus i have plenty of money in both of my accounts also when the real charge comes thru the cruise line is not the one still with the hold on your account it is your bank like i said already mine releases the hold the moment the charge comes thru my wife and i do this every year at least a couple of times a year and never had a problem with any holds i advise everyone to check with your bank to see what their policy is

yea we hear alot of great reviews on the food there can't wait to try it we getting antsy for the date to get here

yea my wife and I are using our debit card for the sail and sign card we have never had a problem with the hold and the charge on there at same time as soon as the charge goes thru the hold is released plus we have the money in there so no problem anyway alot of people are worried they will have a hold and a charge at the same time most banks dont do that check with your bank as to their policy

we have reservations the 1st night I heard they offer free wine then I am hoping it is true. I know the steak restaurant does It will be our anniversary cruise

Carnival Fantasy (1990) - Bahamas and Caribbean from Charleston, SC

Carnival Ecstasy (1991) - Caribbean or Bahamas from Miami, FL

Carnival Sensation (1993) - Bahamas from Port Canaveral, FL

Carnival Fascination (1994) - Bahamas from Jacksonville, FL

Carnival Imagination (1995) - Mexico from Los Angeles, CA

Carnival Inspiration (1996) - Mexico from Los Angeles, CA

Carnival Elation (1998) - Caribbean from New Orleans, LA

Carnival Paradise (1998) - Caribbean from Tampa, FL

Carnival Triumph (1999) - Caribbean from Galveston, TX and San Juan, Puerto Rico

Carnival Victory (2000) - Bahamas and Caribbean from Miami, FL

Carnival Conquest (2002) - Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, FL

Carnival Pride (2002) - Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Caribbean from Baltimore, MD; Tampa, FL; and San Juan, Puerto Rico

Carnival Legend (2002) - Alaska and Hawaii from Seattle and Vancouver, BC

Carnival Glory (2003) - Caribbean from Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico

Carnival Miracle (2004) - Hawaii and Mexico from Los Angeles, CA

Carnival Valor (2004) - Caribbean and Bahamas from Port Canaveral, FL and San Juan, Puerto Rico

Carnival Liberty (2005) - Caribbean from Port Canaveral, FL and San Juan, Puerto Rico

Carnival Freedom (2007) - Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, FL and Galveston, TX

Carnival Splendor (2008) - Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, and Canada/New England from Miami, New York City, Norfolk, San Juan

Carnival Dream (2009) - Caribbean from New Orleans and San Juan

Carnival Magic (2011) - Caribbean from Galveston, TX

Carnival Breeze (2012) - Caribbean from Miami, FL

Carnival Sunshine (2013) - Previously the Carnival Destiny, ship was significantly refurbished, modified, and renamed in 2013 - Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, San Juan

this is a list of carnival new ships built and also those refurbished

my wife and I love collecting T shirts on all our vacations since we take alot of vacations. also she loves collecting shot glasses we have a large collection of unusual ones also photo albums and since i do all the cooking since in am retired and she works i love collecting spoon ladles as well as other house hold items

what a lot of people dont realize carnival owns alot of those other cruise lines

i always use those 10oz bottles i get at the store they fit in the cpap bag and TSA approves them security always say cant have them but when i say TSA approved they test and all is ok they are very small and fit in your cpap bag

when my wife and i booked our cruise we picked what balcony room we wanted immediately our TA was able to see the rooms and recommend which one she got us a really great room

I always fly with a small bottle of distilled water when I go thru security line they always try to take it but i tell them TSA has approved it because it is for a medical device. they will test it but I have never had it taken away. I called TSA and they explained it is approved. I carry it in the cpap bag with me

thanks for all the great answers some ideas in case we need

does anyone know where we can get the water proof cases to hold your cards that attaches to your lanyard? Do they sell them on board the ship? also what do you call them I have been unable to even find them on the web such as amazon. I see lots of them but way to big and heavy for what we need

I heard some say they take 12 foot I am taking a 9 foot one

I always carry those small 10oz bottles with me even when I fly. TSA told me it is ok because it is for medical device. When I go thru security line they always say I can't have it but I tell them TSA said it is approved they check it and say ok. they are small and fit in the cpap case and are every easy to pack you find them in a pack of 12

we do take cash with us for casino, excursions to buy souviners etc I always have to let our banks know we are going out of state so they can remove the restrictions on out of state purchases etc my wife and I love to do the casino she hit the jackpot last time we cruised she won $2400 I was lucky she gave me $300 if I had won I would have been required to give her half so this time when I win she only gets $300 :D

we use our debit card and have never had a problem. It all depends on your bank. As soon as the real charge comes thru they release all holds plus we always have enough money in the bank so never a problem. I would say talk to your bank ask their policy on holds.

new management took over 2 weeks ago

ohh shoot I was so looking forward to a good story

just have to keep checking a number of times each day. We booked our cruise last may for this September and it opened up a few days ago it was 4am and by 20 mins later was closed back up so good thing I woke up early that day

we booked our cruise for September last may and FTTF opened up a few days ago one of our dogs kept barking over and over would not stop so I decided to get up at 345am I went to check and was shocked it was opened so I grabbed one real fast about 15 mins later it was closed back up I would just say keep checking a number of times a day I think they open it after they see how many platinum and diamond members they have since it is only a limited amount offered

my wife and I did the old luhaina luai in maul was really great and the food amazing. lots of beautiful dancers and a great show

never did it from an excursion but my wife and I stayed at atlantis for a week and was lots of fun. It is actually 4 hotels not one they are spaced far apart but are all connected by hallways. There are lots to see and do if you get chance do the dolphin or sea lion event especially if you got kids you will enjoy it

from what I have read it seems good I think I will try it

I am curious is anyone using the shipmate app? Is it worth using