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6 hours ago, scapino said:

Money to waste??? Isn't that what you're doing, to a lesser extent??

many people don't have money for a toy bath tub boat let alone a cruise. 

Please don't knock people that have the means. 

Lol, the whole point of the post was deciding on whether or not to get a suite or not. I am not sure on how I am knocking people who "have the means"....am I knocking myself? I shared an opinion and we all do not have to agree. One thing we do agree on is cruising though! So let's focus on how much fun we will have and not argue over something that is pure opinion.

I am sure you will have a blast! Suites are cool, I was just referring to the addition of the new "lounge" area. Are you going on the Repo Mardi Gras cruise? If so, maybe you can give us a suite tour! 🙂

I decided to go with an interior cabin. They have ones that have the same space as a balcony room without the balcony, so I chose one of those. I appreciate everyone's feedback. I am saving my money for doing other things on the islands and maybe booking another cruise! The Excel suites are a hard no for me. As expensive as they are and then to pay extra for a private lounge...no thanks. Seems weird the cruise lines want to ostracize the majority of their passengers by turning it into the very situation they are trying to escape (people with money not having to mingle with us regular folks lol). I think these Excel suites may backfire on Carnival.  They have nothing to do with passenger loyalty and everything to do with people who have money to waste (in my opinion) segregating themselves from other cruisers. Go rent a private yacht if that is how you feel! Anyway, just my opinion.

Good advice! Thank you!!

4 minutes ago, cruizergal70 said:

Why skip a regular balcony room?

I looked and I think I agree. Even the ocean view rooms look bigger than I am used to. I think it is just the layout being better. Suites are super pricey, so ocean view and balcony are what I am looking at now. I was just worried that with 6 sea days, we would want more room. Now I figure we will just find a spot somewhere on the ship and go there daily instead of hanging out in the room. The ship is big, but not so big that it will take us 6 days to do all the things we want to do 🙂 I will enjoy just sitting and doing nothing!

Hi all! I am doing a 15 day Repo cruise next year (the Mardi Gras). I am wondering if anyone that has been on one of these can give me some advice. I usually just get an inside cabin, as I live in the Caribbean and do not feel the need to "see out" while cruising. Just being on the ship is vacation enough for us.  I am thinking, however, that with being on board for that many days (quite a few sea days) we may want more room to relax in our cabin.  It is just me and my son and we have never gone above an ocean view.  Is getting a suite overkill or would we most likely be happier with more room and separate sleeping/living areas?  Any advice from fellow cruisers who have experienced these is highly appreciated!

Thanks! A lot of people in the roll call. With only $99 deposits right now..I am going to book it! That will make 2 cruises I have booked-one for this September and one for next September! First time I have had two booked at the same time 🙂

Thanks!  I looked for the ship in the drop down on  the carnival main forum page, but assumed it was not there since the ship is not finished lol. I will check out the roll call. Appreciate it!

Thinking of booking the Repo cruise end of September 2020. Anyone else booked on the Mardi Gras yet? I hear Emeril has a restaurant opening in the French Quarter section. And a live Jazz club is being added. Sounds great!

LOL, I guess I did get lucky. I got all 3 of my Horizon reservations confirmed in a 48 hour period 🙂

I made a reservation this morning for Horizon September cruise and got confirmation this afternoon. That was fast!

How did you get the penthouse suite (if you don't mind me asking)?

I believe they have the pour your own beer stations on the ship. Can you tell me what type of beer they have at these stations?

The one in buffet is Heineken

Dinner seating on first night ends at 8 pm I am told, so if you want dinner better get back a good bit before 8 pm.

Yes, that is correct! If you want to eat in MDR, you should be back on board by 6ish. They close dining room at 8 so everyone can prepare for Muster. You will not be seated past 7 45 I believe.

Are we able to board ship drop our stuff off and then get off again to look around San Juan

 

 

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Yes.. You have to be back on board by 8 pm I believe. Muster at 9 pm and sail away at 10 pm.

where are you boarding?

We boarded at the pier in Old San Juan..the one across from Sheraton.

I would like to know what time the rooms are ready. We will want to drop off our stuff and head back off the ship ASAP.

We boarded at 11 with FTTF and cabins ready. All others ready at 1 30.

Let me know any questions pics you may have and I'll do my best!:)😁

This was on an earlier thread

https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/carnival-miracle-295/sushi-cart-400834/sushi-cart--v17905336/

I believe that it is on the edge of the casino towards the front of the ship. I am getting on board in a few days, I will let you know! :)

With FTTF, you can probably start boarding as early as 10:30 a.m. when they open the terminal. You can get on and off as much as you like. I am back on board her on the 6th. Can't wait!!

Check out this review. It shows you all you could ever want to know (in pictures) about the Fascination. Keep in mind, this was before she went into drydock and received the 2.0 upgrades (Guys, Cantina, Alchemy, etc).

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2396178&highlight=fascination

I searched Christmas and this one seems to answer your questions :)

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2623852&highlight=christmas

I do not think that was on the Fascination..it was being used for FEMA workers last Christmas in Puerto Rico. Maybe search the board for reviews. Seems I read one that had pictures and stuff from a Christmas cruise on her a couple years ago. Good luck!

I cruise with my son all the time and have never had an issue. I am not sure how they would even know you are divorced. I have never been asked at port, customs, airport security. You will be fine.