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It's nice but the closest thing to go carts p&o will get is Mario Kart... ok bad joke but it had to be done! [emoji23]

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Thank you for asking a question that I myself have been wondering about... I always wondered if I did a slide would I get stuck and how would they get me out if I'm stuck? It's a weird phobia but I just don't want to end up like this... lol

Ok in all seriousness has anyone ever gotten stuck in one of these and how did they get them out?

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I spent 18 days with her on the Legend last September from Honolulu to Sydney. She gets a bad rap on the forums but she is a lovely lady who goes above and beyond to make your experience memorable... every night she had put a lot of effort if her outfits and costumes for the costume parties. She would speak to you in the guest areas if she was walking by and treated you like a star.

She also has a thing for wombats. A wombat is a fat furry pig looking thing native to Australia... if you speak to her ask her how her time was sleeping with the giraffes in Australia... that was the thing she was planning to do after she left the Legend in Sydney back in November...

Also if you are doing the Legend in Alaska you may have another young English girl onboard apart of the entertainment staff who runs the creative cove. Her name is Zoe and she is such a gem too...

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Hi...I'm having trouble pre-ordering a birthday package on Carnival Spirit on their newly launched funshop site

 

Cruise line says I have to do it thru agent and agent still trying. Any one else with this challenge? Any suggestions?

Hi, is this the sort of stuff you were looking at or thinking about? https://www.carnival.com/FunShops/

If so I didn't think it was available in Australia that I know of...

I'd contact Carnivals Social media team (on a website we are not meant to mention who's name starts with F and ends in Book) or call the special events team at Carnival AU to double check that this is available.

Also what is the address of the AU Funshop Site?

Cheers,

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We stayed at the Aston Waikiki beach hotel on kalakaua avenue. We had a McDonald's at our doorstep 3 ABC shops (like kwik e marts) within 100 meters of the hotel and walk across the road and you were at the beach! If you are going in September you are in a prime position for the massive street party they have for the aloha festivals!

Here is a picture from our balcony!

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Hi could you please add the following for me:

25/5/17 carnival spirit New Caledonia and Vanuatu

16/12/17 Carnival Legend Christmas Cruise to New Caledonia and Vanuatu

Thanks! :)

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Wow! Didn't know they took the table cloths off the tables in the mdr for Carnival USA... another difference between America and Australia... we (well from what I've seen on all my Australian carnival cruises) keep them on all the time!

If you love your tablecloths come to Australia for a cruise! Lol [emoji23]

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Saw a gentleman (older gentleman I would say in his 70's-80's) last year on the Legend grab a glass of water from the lido deck and then proceeded to put Tomato Sauce (Ketchup) in his water started to drink it and then spat it out... I think he thought the sauce was like kool aid or cordial...

Also had a streaker at a Neptune party (equator crossing party) a couple of years ago... that was funny!

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Hi I made this "Sailaway" playlist on Spotify for my travel site. There are some cool songs on it!

Cheers! [emoji16]

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We sailed on the Sunshine last year, December 18-December 26. While the description makes it sound extremely festive, it really wasn't. To answer your questions:

1. No, no Christmas mass or service

2. No, no Carols under the stars or by candlelight. On Christmas Eve they had caroling at about 4:00 in the main atrium. They had little booklets with the lyrics to songs. They passed out wristlet jingle bells. The caroling lasted maybe half an hour to 40 minutes.

3. Grinch makes RARE appearances and no photo ops. He popped in and out during a couple of shows - went running across one end of the stage to the other. Maybe up in Camp Carnival he is seen more; not sure. We didn't have kids with us.

4. There is a Santa. We had our picture taken after the Ugly Sweater Contest which was also hyped up but resulted in people walking in a circle around the bar in the atrium and audience applause determining the winner. Nothing great. The participants all received a Carnival Santa hat.

5. Christmas dinner in the MDR was turkey, I believe, and the trimmings.

They advertised Christmas movies but I think the only offerings were Elf and one other that I don't remember and it was just one night. We had bought Christmas DVDs from home to watch on our laptop and I even went to Guest Services and left a note that I'd be willing to loan them if they wanted to show them during the day on the big screen instead of staring at the commercials for the Red Frog and Blue Iguana. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day they played Christmas music throughout the ship but not much the rest of the cruise. I brought my iPod with us and hooked it up to the computer and piped in my own Christmas music in the cabin.

Any other questions, feel free to ask!

Thanks for sharing! [emoji846]

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This is what Carnival did last year, it mentions what's different for Legend and Spirit sailings

 

 

With a festive on-board atmosphere, elaborate decorations and an array of traditional cuisine, entertainment and activities, Carnival’s ‘Fun Ship’ holiday cruises are the ideal option for reconnecting with friends, families and loved ones. A festive mood is created as soon as you arrive on board, with the ship’s atrium and promenade areas lavishly decorated in the spirit of the season.

 

The Spirit of the Season Atrium Moments is made up of two magical evenings (three on select ships) filled with holiday fun:

 

Spirit of the Season – Tree Lighting

Tis the season for traditions, loved ones and fun-filled celebrations. Gather your friends and family for our traditional holiday kick off, the lighting of the Christmas tree in the atrium lobby.

 

This event takes place on the first evening of the cruise. Hosted by the Cruise Director, a magical moment where the grand Christmas tree will be lit with spectacular lights and synchronized with wonderful, heartwarming holiday music.

 

What are you wishing for? A football? A pony? More fun vacations? Now's the time to let Santa know! Write out a special message for Santa and drop it in the North Pole mailbox located in the atrium lobby (on all ships) .. and some letters will be read on our live Morning Show.

 

Spirit of the Season – Let it Snow!

Celebrate the magic of the season with our very own Christmas Carol-infused winter wonderland. Sing-a-long to holiday classics and let it snow. Be on time, the snow melts fast! Due to the atrium décor, the event will take place without snow on the Carnival Breeze, Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Vista.

 

Spirit of the Season – ‘Tis the Season

Put on your most festive ugly sweater, warm up those vocal chords and gather around to help us welcome the very jolly Santa Claus himself!

 

Hosted by the Cruise Director and together with the children from Camp Carnival and Camp Ocean, we celebrate the spirit of the holiday season as we combine holiday magic with a little Carnival fun! Guests of all ages are encouraged to bring their ugliest Christmas sweater for this fun competition. And then it’s time to shake your bells and make cheerful noise to welcome in Santa Claus as he makes his way down the glass atrium elevator.

 

On the Carnival Legend and Carnival Spirit, there will be a crazy, festive holiday hat competion instead of the ugly sweater contest.

 

Christmas Service

Join us for a special non-denominational Christmas service as we celebrate the season with warm stories, uplifting hymns and prayer. This service will take place on December 24th or December 25th (depending on your ship's itinerary; day, time and location will be listed in the daily Fun Times newsletter).

 

Holiday Show

A magical show that’s sure to make your heart grow three sizes, with singers, dancers, a special performance by the kids and a surprise guest from the North Pole!

 

A highlight of the cruise, this wonderful spectacular show in the main show lounge evokes a ‘home away from home’ atmosphere with its cozy set featuring a faux oversized fireplace, comfy cushions and throws, a Christmas tree with decorations created by the children from Camp Carnival and Camp Ocean, and of course, a visit from Santa. And be on the look-out for the iconic and beloved Dr. Seuss character, The Grinch!

 

A Special Christmas Guest

All of us here like Christmas a lot.

But there’s someone on board who surely does not!

He’s mean and he’s green, he’s quick and so slick.

Try to spot him playing one of his tricks!

 

The Grinch appeals to guests of all ages, those young and young at heart. His story is a heartwarming journey of how the vengeful Grinch learns the true meaning of the holiday season, thus triggering a powerful transformation of his character as he grows his heart 3 sizes. The Grinch will make surprise appearances throughout the cruise.

 

Holiday Movies

Popular holiday-themed movies are shown on stateroom televisions as well as seasonal holiday music. Additional holiday movies will be shown in Camp Carnival, Camp Ocean and ships that feature the Carnival Seaside Theater.

 

Holiday Arts and Crafts

Feeling a little crafty? Join us for a fun and festive arts and crafts session and create a beautiful Holiday souvenir to take home.

 

Christmas Dinner

The holiday menu features the traditional oven roasted turkey with all the trimmings and freshly baked pumpkin pie, among other selections.

 

Religious Services

If a clergyman of any faith wishes to perform a religious service, it is on a ‘volunteer basis’ only. To learn more about our clergy policy, click here. For those ships docked in port on Christmas Day, the Guest Service Staff can provide you with a list of local churches that are conducting services.

 

Holiday Decorations |Spirit of the Season Atrium Moments |Holiday Show

Public areas throughout our fleet are adorned with oversized Christmas trees, wreaths, lights, mistletoe and other traditional touches including a red mailbox for children to send a letter to Santa.

Thank you so much BuckeyeCruiseGuy for this! :)

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We booked a 12 day cruise of the South Pacific on the Legend for Christmas and as a 60th birthday gift to my mum. I have a few questions about Christmas cruises with carnival.

To start I understand that Carnival US & Carnival AU are worlds apart but hopefully someone can answer or give us a general idea...

1: do they have Christmas mass or a Christmas church service on board?

2: do they do "carols by candlelight" or "Carols under the stars" on board?

3: (silly question #1) a Santa will onboard right? If so can adults get photos with him or is it limited to kids club? (For the record My brother and I are in our mid to late 20's he is autistic)

4: (silly question #2) since carnival is associated with dr Seuss will the grinch be there?

5: which would be better on Christmas Day: Sit in the MDR or go pig out at the Buffet? Variety wise and crowd wise.

Thanks in advance for any contributions! :)

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If you go in September you go at the right time for the big Aloha Festival on Oahu The block party and parades are awesome! If you go in April/May getting a room may be hard as it may coincide with Golden Week. Golden week is a week of public holidays in Japan and they head for Hawaii for a week. Also keep in mind that May 1st is Lei Day and can be considered a public holiday by some businesses in the state of Hawaii. Also the last week of April is traditionally "Waikiki Spam Jam" too where spam lovers from all over come to share their love for Spam!

So if you want to see the culture of Hawaii go in September. If you want bargains on clothing etc or witness the quirky side of Oahu go in April/May.

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This is what I got off the Terms & Conditions of using the internet on the Legend last year... hope this helps!

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Maybe I'm missing something here or they do completely different stuff on Australian carnival cruises... I did the transpacific cruise from Honolulu to Sydney last year (yes this is classed as an Australian itinerary despite starting in America) on the Legend. we had the playlist shows (epic rock the brits Motown & studio VIP) at night plus the Hasbro shows and then we had FIFO (Fly in Fly Out) performances including magicians juggling acts hypnotists and singers in the main lounge. These types of FIFO performers are regulars on the Spirit & Legend from what I know. I'm friends with a Juggler who does shows on CCL RCCL & P&O in Australia and he says the want for "Variety acts" especially on Carnival's Australian Cruises are quite high especially on the cruises over 7 days. One thing I do miss (a lot of people say the opposite of this) is the Ships Company Concert where they get guests and staff to show off their hidden talents. Also amateur comedy night too was fun.

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I will be cruising to Alaska in August. Our first Alaskan cruise. My brother and sister in love will be joining us for their very first cruise. I have read several review stating that the Legend was old, not well maintained and dirty. Please assure me that this is just not so. Thank you.

Hi Dancing Grandmommy! (Awesome name by the way! :) ) I've been on the Legend a total of 36 days (Sydney to Honolulu in 2015 Honolulu to Sydney in 2016) and I can tell you now out of all the ships I've been on (P&O ones mostly) this is the nicest ship I've been on! Staff were always friendly fun and helpful. They kept the place immaculate and if you spilt something or you fell down someone would be there instantly!

I think comparing it to other boats in the carnival fleet is why some say it is "Dated". It didn't bother me that Guy's Burger Joint or the Blue Iguana are not on this boat (unlike the other ships in the "spirit" fleet) it just gives me an excuse to go book another cruise to experience these on the Carnival Spirit!! Lol

Your CD is Jen Baxter. Us Aussies love her but some Americans (no offense) may not like her at first because she is a Brit.

Here's some photos I've taken... hope you enjoy your holiday!!

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This happened to me last year going from Hawaii to Sydney on the Legend. We knew we would be going gold halfway through the cruise but the card we got at the beginning was our red ones. We went to the service desk to double check if we were right and we were. The guest relations staff fixed this right away and gave us new cards on the spot. We got all the perks of Gold like a badge bottled water and even an invitation to an exclusive cocktail party (this was meant to be platinum and diamond only but we only had 2 people on board with these cards so it was open up to all 150 gold members onboard.)

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Hi there!

To answer your question yes there is a sports bar on the legend. It is on deck 2 forward right next to the red frog bar. On the cruises I have done on the Legend they do show NRL/AFL in there (sometimes in the casino too). During the day they may show a number of other sports including but not limited to NHL NBA & Euro Soccer. In the end It depends on the location and satellite availability. If you get a Cruise Director like Jen Baxter who understands how crazy we Aussies are with sport you may have more chances of more games being shown in more locations!

Hope this helps & enjoy your cruise!

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