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2 hours ago, eileen2664 said:

I understand.  While my 9yo will wear things (begrudgingly) other than gym shorts, the other day, when I made him try on his dockers-style shorts and broke the news that he'd have to dress for dinner each night he was so confused and basically gave me a "what the heck" look 😆 he'll survive it.  I'm only forcing the issue halfway....I'm taking nicer, plain (non screen printed) tshirts for him to wear on non-formal nights.  Not quite as casual of his usual uniform of a fortnite tee and basketball shorts but not so stuffy he'll give too much grief.  FWIW, I have no idea how people dress, we're first-timers.

It's my nephew and I believe that is what his mom is planning to do as well. Plain t-shirts and docker shorts -- but, if he can wear the basketball shorts for a night or 2 (not formal nights), that would help with not wearing the same thing every night. For formal nights he'll be dressed up 🙂

2 hours ago, VitaLuna said:

Whether it's allowed or not, I'm not sure. I'm assuming it is. However, I would use it as an opportunity to teach that there are rules that we follow when we're privileged enough to get these kinds of vacations, and have him bring khaki shorts. (I'm working on the "rules" thing with my little kiddos, too. Not about dress, but other things. There are certain things we have to do/follow, even if other people don't. My current goal is getting them to stay seated at the table, so they're not *that* kid at dinner 😅)

Just to clarify -- this isn't my child. But, I am traveling with them...as is his mom. We've all discussed the dinner rules -- but, it really doesn't make sense that shorts are allowed -- but basketball shorts are not --- shorts are shorts. He'll dress accordingly in the appropriate clothing. Just curious what they enforce.

2 hours ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

The reality over the last few years is Carnival does not enforce their dress code in the MDR, on both casual and elegant nights. I have seen people wear everything from gym shirts, t-shirts, hats, flip-flops, etc. to formal dresses and tuxedos on elegant night. Personally it doesn’t bother me what other people wear as long as they are clean. I wouldn’t be thrilled sitting next to someone who just worked out for an hour without showering, no matter what they were wearing, but I have never experienced that before. 

He's an 11 year old kid -- it's his 1st cruise. He knows he needs to dress up for the elegant dinners -- just seeing how much they enforce the rules on the other nights. I promise he'll be clean....lol. Thanks!

5 hours ago, bartzcrew said:

Not sure about the enforcement, but the Carnival site says "Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Casual dinner for ladies and gentlemen: shorts, gym shorts, basketball shorts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men and baseball hats."

From this link

I have an 18 year old who lives in them too, and I told him he has to wear his one pair of khaki shorts just for dinner. 

 

Yep -- that's what we told him also. Just curious if they enforce this rule. Thx!

Cruising with 2 boys - 11 and 13 -- the 11 year old NEVER wears pants --ever! He has accepted that his mom wants him to "dress up" on the elegant nights but....can he wear basket ball shorts into the MDR for dinner on the other nights? Or - will he need dressier shorts? We'll be on the Panorama in April.

Thanks!

anyone know the cost of catching an Uber from the Long Beach pier (Panaroma) to LAX? Just 1 person, probably 2 bags. Thanks!

Its been awhile since I"ve been on cruise critic and it looks like the format has changed. Is there a way to search for your topic rather than reading thru thousands of posts? I'm specifically looking for Carnival gratuity information. Thanks!

I am wondering the exact same thing -- my April 4th sailing shows a return time of 9am on the 11th. I have never been on a ship that didn't dock by 6am. I really want to book the only reasonably priced flight home from LGB -- but, it's at 8:30am. IF the ship really docks early and I self disembark -- I'm 100% confident that I can make that flight because LGB is such a small airport and not far away. However, it is certainly a risky booking...lol. Guess I'll wait another couple of weeks and see what those 1st few cruises have to say about timing.

7 hours ago, Budget Queen said:

Why would you need NCL  involved?   If you want a car rental in any port,  just book this direct yourself.  

I realize this, however, Falmouth isn't the best port beyond the security area --- so, just curious. I haven't sailed NCL in many years and I'm just wondering. I do know that there is a car rental service somewhat nearby the port - but, it's not a "big name" rental agency, so I'm unsure what I would find. Thanks every so much for your response.....

Just curious if the Epic offers any sort of rental car service for different ports -- specifically looking for Falmouth, Jamaica. My guess is no, but thought I'd ask. Thanks!

We're getting off the Jewel of the Seas and have a very long wait until our flight (3am) --- any suggestions what to do with luggage until we head to the airport? Hopefully around 10pm or so.....

Looks like we'll have many many hours to spend in San Juan after disembarking the ship. Is there anywhere to store luggage? Does the Luggage Valet operate in San Juan? We're flying JetBlue. Thanks!

We just got off the ship and we were in B428 - nice size balcony - very nice room, ship and staff. We had a wonderful cruise.

I know this was several years ago, but do you by any chance remember if there was a sofa/sofa bed -- or were both of the 3rd and 4th beds the type that pull down from the ceiling? Thanks

We are in port 7am - 5pm. If we do the morning tour - is it possible to hit a beach for a little while afterwards? Thanks!

Thanks for the great info! Just wondering --- did you happen to notice if there is any decent snorkeling here? Thanks!

When we were just in Santorini - we came up to Fira (we walked up) --- at the top near the cable car exit (around the corner) there is a car rental office that also has tours. We paid 12 euro each for a 2 hour tour that went to a small church, a port below Oia and Oia. It was very quick - but, I think they have longer ones too.

TIA - We just got back yesterday from western I don't have the menus but do have the compasses. Dinners were as follows:

 

Sat. Sail Away Dinner

Sun. Captain's Gala

Mon. Surf Dinner

Tues. Anchored in Excellence

Wed. Chef's dinner

Thurs. Venetian Feast

Fri. Feast of Nations

Sharon -- thanks for this info! Just one more question - was your cruise the "normal itinerary" or did it get switched up due to the weather? Just wondering because the list is pretty much what I have except Mon/Thurs are switched.

Ok - I just read all 39 pages ---

1 quick question -- does anyone that has cruised in the past month or 2 have the menus (or even just the dinner names) for a western sailing? The order I've determined so far (but it was from an eastern in June 08) is

Sat. (don't remember)

Sun. Captain's Gala

Mon. Veneitian

Tues. Anchored in Excellence

Wed. Chef's dinner

Thurs. Surf

Fri. Feast of nations

TIA!

I believe that the W can't have air added to it -- but, the GTY can.....I think. Good Luck!