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12 hours ago, csj092809 said:

I'll get a pic for you tomorrow!

casino-bar-menu.pdf

2 hours ago, edh101985 said:

Have a pic of the menu at casino? Getting free drinks at it..

I'll get a pic for you tomorrow!

58 minutes ago, breadandbutter said:

How early do I need to get in line for M Theory? And is either the early or late show less busy than the other?

Many thanks, have a wonderful time, I guess you've just set sail, have a cocktail for me.

I plan on going. It is listed on two days and both a late and early show each day. I'll let you know when I go to it. Thanks!

43 minutes ago, mondello said:

@breadandbutter posted requesting information about the shows onboard; type, must see, and suggestions. Enjoy as many different food options as you can, definitely one of the best features of Mardi Gras along with the new bars. Rudi's Seagrill will be hard to book the more capacity increases, heard it has been approaching sold out status at times.

I pre-booked Rudi's and Steakhouse 😊

If anyone has questions,  I'll be happy to try to find answers onboard. 🛥

5 minutes ago, Pyxie said:

I have used the BinaxNOW emed tests and am familiar with how they work. This time, I will be using them for my 2 kids who are 12 and 9. Both are vaccinated.

 

I know that when I did the test for myself, I logged into my account and showed my ID. My kids obviously don't have accounts or IDs so will I still use my account but then state somewhere that I am actually doing the test for a minor? Their information needs to show up on the results of course.

 

Just curious how exactly this works with minors and if anyone has experience with this.

You have to set them up under your navica account. You will show your ID when doing their tests. When you go to the ap to scan the test, it will ask which member on your account the test is for.

1 minute ago, csj092809 said:

Hopefully they can help. I think only other option through Carnival is a paper check mailed to you, but that may not be the case anymore.  Good luck!

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2741373-refunds-to-a-closed-credit-card/

Just now, Brkintx said:

Erm......  Did that, and they are checking and will respond after getting a real answer - CS couldn't answer. The new card's been active for nearly a year. The deposits were placed prior to that.

Hopefully they can help. I think only other option through Carnival is a paper check mailed to you, but that may not be the case anymore.  Good luck!

Mine have usually been back on card within 3 business days.

Call Amex first to see if the refund will go through and be placed on your new card. Hold times for Amex are way shorter than for Carnival.  

I would say book the adults online and add the kids to rez once onboard.

Sea day today. Ship is trucking, moving fast and windy conditions made for no slides or skyride. Captain changed Cozumel to a 1 pm-10 pm port call tomorrow. Ship still seems low capacity to me. Plenty of chairs on lido earlier and no long lines at food venues (that I saw). We, of course  have eaten too much. Brunch, Bonsai sushi, Guy's, and Jijis plus candy and hot chocolate and ice cream. Just ordered pizza delivery. My son got a haircut at the spa today. They did a great job and I politely declined the upsells. Lots of people dressed up and taking pictures.  Alchemy packed. Guest services line short. The NYE celebration must have been epic cause Kyndal sounded tired all day, lol. 

15 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

Perfect pizza done perfectly

 

 

We had some on the Vista last night and I was a little disappointed...  I'm gonna blame the craziness of embarkation! Yours looks amazing,  though!

Once the line started moving, we were on-board and done with muster within 30 minutes. Ate at Jiji's, which is always good. Our room steward is Kadek and he is amazing. We are in interior mid-ship on deck 2 and I can tell we are booking it trying to make up lost time. Definitely some movement tonight. We were tired, so missed the NYE festivities. Probably better since Cheers doesn't start until today,lol. Ship (so far) does not seem anywhere near capacity. I have only seen 2 people unmasked, but several with masks below their noses. It's always those people hacking up a lung while they pass you 🙄 . Anyway, sea day today. If I find out capacity, I'll post it.

3 hours ago, satx78205 said:

In line at the terminal. Telling us boarding won’t start until 4pm.

Finally on board.  Long day!

On the Carnival shuttle from IAH, arriving in about 45 minutes 

26 minutes ago, nlktx49 said:

Not Cancun, not a cruise port. Cozumel, perhaps?

Yes, I corrected it above. Had Cozumel on the brain earlier,  lol 😆!

24 minutes ago, pokerguy90 said:

At 7am the Captain announced due to temporary port closure due to inclement weather in Galveston the ship will be delayed returning to port.  No time was given about expected time of arrival yet. 

I'm waiting to get on her! Hope the fog lifts soon! 😊

Delayed due to port closure for fog. Fingers crossed it lifts soon. This vacation has been a course study in Murphy's Law. Still excited to be cruising soon, though!

25 minutes ago, RWolver672 said:

Saw a commercial for Carnival last night on TV.  Several pictures of people on the Bolt, then an overhead view of the Mardi Gras..  Only lasted about 15 seconds but it's the first time I've seen a Carnival commercial in years.

They must be on a media blitz to counteract the CDC announcement.  Last night I saw 10 of those commercials on Food Network alone!

1 hour ago, csj092809 said:

Cancun, Costa Maya, Belize  Mahogany Bay Roatan 

Cozumel, not Cancun...sorry! 

3 hours ago, JROBTX said:

I’ll be on board as well!  I was originally worried about capacity but they said it’s greatly decreased in the last week.  

And per the Facebook group, a chunk more canceled the last couple of days after testing positive and after CDC recommendations yesterday. Someone emailed PVP about capacity and got a response of 50-60% before this latest round of cancelations.

4 hours ago, ninjacat123 said:

what ports will you be hopefully visiting?  TIA!

Cancun, Costa Maya, Belize  Mahogany Bay Roatan 

2 hours ago, sharhu22 said:

Yes definitely want to hear how things go.  We are booked in Havana Cabains for Jan 22 cruise.  Will be RVing in Galveston the whole month of January so no travel issues as we will be 3 miles from the pier.  I am concerned about the Covid stuff going on right now though especially with the new recommendation that vaccinated as well as Vaccinated shouldn’t cruise the CDC put out.  We are getting a bit nervous based on some other stories about testing positive after off the ship or testing and then ending up in Quarantine on ship, shows being cancelled and other events being cancelled even elegant night due to covid on ship.  Hope you find out differently as I really want to sail but it is getting really concerning.  

I'll keep you posted 😊