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3 minutes ago, cruizergal70 said:
You need to cruise to other areas besides the Caribvean. Carnival goes to Europe, Australia, Alaska, South America, etc.
Yes, we got the $200 balcony deal for the 12 day Northern Europe out of Dover on the Pride.
Same week we saw the Pride 9 day Dover to Rome deal for the same price and booked that too.
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6 hours ago, Skippy said:
Question about Verifly app. If I download the app and set it up on my iPad, and then if I install the app on other devices, do I have to do all the steps again or does it set up a login that dh and I can share? I got as far as it asking me to take a selfie. I’m assuming I can put the kids info under my account as well?
The data in verify will be in there no matter which device you have the app on.
You put in your booking number and everyone on that booking, including the kids will be on there.
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3 hours ago, JillK said:
It certainly is tough to keep up with the shifting policies. I have found a CVS near our hotel so I will call them directly. The site is difficult as they are looking for insurance info and your state of residency. I
If that doesn't work we will go the switch health route but what a drag!
We've done the testing in Florida and had the vaccines and booster in Florida. Just fill in and use your Ont drivers license and put in Ohio, it worked for us. Done that in Walgreen and CVS
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18 hours ago, Gma&Gpa said:
When I cruise in the fall this year, I'm taking a newbie. She's a little concerned about possible seasick issues. I've told her she can certainly take bonine, or get the patch or the bracelet. Which is the best location on the ship to have the least motion issues? I can't remember if it's front or back or middle of the ship. We'll be in an Ocean View room, so it will be on one of the bottom two decks. Getting ready to book in the next few days - so any input would be greatly appreciated.
Depends on where you are cruising. We have done two trans-Atlantic cruises and two TransPacific from Australia. A few rough days but nothing serious.
If you are just cruising the Caribean you aren't going to feel much motion.
But if you are concerned, then as other people suggested mid ship low.
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If you have the internet then try google Voice, call or text
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3 hours ago, BlerkOne said:
It isn't testing that is slowing down tourism to the US. A number of countries have issued warnings about visiting the US.
As for testing before cruising, if you prevent a single case from boarding a cruise ship, you have prevented some spread of the virus. It is worth it.
Yes, but you are not tested after each port of call so it's really not logical to have everyone tested at the beginning and then you may have numerous ports of call .
We are doing a B2B in the UK/Europe, we need the test before we got on the ship in Dover and then 9 stops later we get off again and we spend the day back in Dover and then back on the ship with no testing and then another 7 port stops before Rome
So how do they prevent the virus from getting on board after each port stop?
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27 minutes ago, BoozinCroozin said:
He is doing this out of pressure from the airline industry. Believe or not, covid is no longer news worthy, that is why you are not hearing about it 24/7. However, it is spiking quite heavily in a lot of areas. I am perfectly fine with cruise lines requiring it and the island nations they visit making them. For families, I just wish they would open those kids camps for them.
But Carnival still requires a covid test for the Pride sailing in Europe, yet none of the European countries require a test to enter.
It is a pain in the a** to fly over there and then find and pay for a covid test and then hope that it's negative before you get on the ship.
It discourages people from flying into the UK/Europe early, a lot of people are getting their free test at Walgreens etc in the US and then flying to the UK/Europe less than 72 hours before cruise
So yes I do hope that Carnival drops the testing requirement, especially for European cruises
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5 hours ago, LaRue1975 said:
The self serve beer and wine stations are not included with Cheers.
I was curious as to the price of the self serve beer stations.
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7 hours ago, DnD CruiserZ said:
I found this while researching the very same question. Just gotta do the math...
What is the price for individual drinks on board?
Sample of beverage prices - prices and product availability are subject to change without notice.§ Beer: starting at $6.50 (mostly 16-ounces)
§ Wine by the glass: starting at $9.50
§ Mixed Drinks: $7.50 - $20.00
§ Specialty Cocktails: starting at $10.50 (excluding souvenir glassware and premium selections)
§ Soft Drinks: $2.75
§ Specialty Coffees: $2.50 - $4.25
§ Energy Drinks: $4.95
§ Water (San Benedetto bottled water and Coconut Water): $1.50 - $5.00
Do you know how much the beer is at the self serve Beer Stations?
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On 6/6/2022 at 9:44 PM, 80sGal said:
New Question for those of you who've done European itineraries -- what do you recommend for the transfer back on the morning of debarkation? I know how smoothly the process has been going for us with 4 cruises now since the restart in the US -- straight through the customs line, out to the taxi and at MIA in under 30 minutes from the time we are called to debark. But what about Europe? I had planned to just take the Carnival transfer, but how long does that process take?? I assume we would have to wait until a shuttle was full. Would it be easier to pre-book a car service? That's how we are getting to Dover (a couple of days early, pre-cruise), but if I go that route, then how would I choose a time for them to pick us up? Would 8:30 a.m. be reasonable? 9:00? I don't want to be charged for the service waiting on us, but I also don't want to have to sit and wait on them .... and I'm assuming that taxis aren't just standing by to go to London/LHR. Or are they? That's quite a long haul. The private car to Dover ran 205 (in pounds), while Carnival's shuttle would be 200 USD for the two of us. So, price wise, it makes sense to take a car back, but I have no idea how long the debarkation process takes, or how to plan a return car to be at the port at the right time. Flight Time is a non-issue, as we are staying an extra day, but I want to be able to go into London for some sightseeing by early afternoon after we drop our bags at the LHR hotel. Any help from seasoned Pride cruisers? Thanks!
There are regular trians from Dover - they stop at Charing Cross, Victoria or St Pancras stations - 2 hours. If you buy your tickets on-ine in advance it's only around $20
Wouldn't it be easier to stay at a hotel in central London instead of going all the way out to LHR and then back into London ? LHR is a long way out.
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15 hours ago, ONECRUISER said:
Yes, there was Corkage Fee about Decade ago. Seen it charged to Passengers at my Main Dining Table
RCL charged me a corkage fee, it was $10, on a $8 bottle. That was 10 years ago
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21 hours ago, maryann2 said:
Is this a recent email ? They were not testing B2Bs on the Pride in Europe last month.
Clarification - as of May 2nd - "Unvaccinated guests will be tested on board in between voyages. From time to time, vaccinated guests may be tested in between voyages."
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3 hours ago, Clairescurtains said:
Please advise what your experience has been and where in the world you are.
We are sailing on the Pride back to back Sep 2nd - an email from Carnival that testing is required for this B2B, required for all Euro/UK sailings
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18 hours ago, modes said:
They stopped testing back in March on a B2B.
Not on the Pride
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On 6/2/2022 at 12:31 AM, AQW said:
Do whatever makes sense to you for your personal level of risk acceptance, and ignore anybody who has an unsolicited opinion about it. 😉
For me, I was masked at all times, indoors and out, with the exception of my own room and balcony, two outdoor meals in a clamshell on deck 11, and one indoor meal in a near-empty dining room. I attended one show in the main theater, sitting waaaaay in the back away from anybody else (theater was maybe one-third full). I spent the vast majority of my time on my beloved bowling-alley balcony, as well as people-watching on the open decks.
I had a wonderful vacation. Again, it wasn't like pre-Covid at all, but it was a perfectly delightful, relaxing getaway. ♥️
That's one of biggest balconies I've seen!
You are wearing a mask that covers your whole face?
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21 hours ago, topaz123 said:
Boy...this dreadful rapid test is a real crusher....Way too much for those vaccinated and with a Booster on top of that.
Yes it's too much and with the Booster too.
We are sailing out of Dover UK on the Pride, the requirement is for everyone over 12 to be boosted.
There are British passengers that have already booked the cruise with kids, but in Britain kids under 16 have not been approved for the booster.
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On 5/15/2022 at 7:11 AM, ScratchTheRat said:
Hi!
I double checked with John Heald and for the Europe cruises, a certified LFT is fine, just as long as you get a certificate (called a Fit to Fly in the UK) - it doesn't have to be proctored/observed unless you are flying or sailing to or from the USA.
I am using ExpressTest at a cost of £12 per person.
Checked on their website but I'm not clear about the Express test "click & collect" - do you order it and pick it up and they do the test on-site?
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2 hours ago, Pinkpurple said:
Yes all summer sailings in Europe on Carnival Pride now suddenly state over 12yrs need a booster if more than 6 months since second vaccine. The massive issue here is that the UK and most European countries do NOT allow 12-15 year olds to have a booster vaccine so we have absolutely no way of getting a booster for our teen who will be 6.5 months after her second vaccine. How can it be right that when we booked it we met the criteria but now don't and will lose the money? Presumably many people on these European cruises are from that area and in the same position. The cruise line looks to make a lot of money if they don't refund fully including deposits by simply reselling these cruises. Other cruises either don't require boosters or allow 270 days from the second.
I don't think Carnival thought this through. Doesn't seem right that you were allowed to book, but now they require everyone over 12to be boosted, yet boosters are not available for 12 to 18 in the UK!!
Let's hope that Carnival scraps the covid testing and the requirement for 12 to 18 to have a booster.
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On 5/15/2022 at 7:11 AM, ScratchTheRat said:
Hi!
I double checked with John Heald and for the Europe cruises, a certified LFT is fine, just as long as you get a certificate (called a Fit to Fly in the UK) - it doesn't have to be proctored/observed unless you are flying or sailing to or from the USA.
I am using ExpressTest at a cost of £12 per person.
I also saw this one, may order it and get it sent to our friends in the UK
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47 minutes ago, Eli_6 said:
We are traveling to Europe for a cruise in July/August and will need Covid tests both before we board the cruise (because we will be there a week in advance) and before we leave to get back in the US...a total of 8 tests for 4 of us. Basically, we will be gone for a total of over 3 weeks so I figure I need to order these things a couple of weeks before we leave on our flight. I don't want to try to find a place to get Covid tested in the UK if I can help it. Problem is, when I ordered the Binax at home proctored tests for a prior cruise, they weren't good for that terribly long after the date I received them...as in, I think the expiration date on them was only a couple of weeks after I received them. Thus, you couldn't buy the tests a month or two out and them still be good for a much later test date. Perhaps I just got an old batch, IDK...but it has me concerned. I was wondering what other people were planning to do.
We are flying in to the UK, the week before. Will get a covid test at Boots, they are everywhere in the UK just like a Walgreens or CVS.
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14 hours ago, SNJCruisers said:
Great pricing. What are the dates?
August 21st and Setember 2nd - Pride out of Dover
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On 5/11/2022 at 6:03 PM, stephen@stoneyard.co.uk said:
Please could I ask if anybody can help. I live in the United Kingdom. I am booked on a cruise to Norway, departing from and returning to the United Kingdom. On the Carnival website I am struggling to find out information about COVID testing for my cruise. All the information I can find seems to relate to US citizens departing US ports. For example the testing companies that Carnival accept only ship to fifty states.
Please does anybody know how testing for UK residents will be handled for UK departures.
Thank you in advance, Stephen.
We booked the Pride out of Dover and we received an e-mail from Carnival stating that we need the covid test 72 hours before boarding. I don't think it makes any difference where you are coming from you need the neg test to board the ship.
In our case we are flying into the UK the week befoe the cruise and we will get a test at a Boots in London, 2 days before the cruise
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On 5/10/2022 at 9:19 AM, Eli_6 said:
I am super jealous of those of yall basically getting offers for almost free Europe cruises. I want to know how yall get those! Is it through the casino?
I was looking at cruises through a well known cruise site, 2 weeks ago - saw Balcony cabin on the Pride $180 out of Dover UK, 9 days Northern Europe, booked it and then saw that the ship does a back to back, Dover to Rome 12 days for the same price $180. Booked that one too.
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On 5/4/2022 at 12:11 AM, kwokpot said:
Why would they do that? They only have one old ship that sails in Europe. Royal and Celebrity have multiple ships sailing in Europe and they don't have their own cruise terminal in Barcelona.
Carnival does have it's own terminal and expanding - the Helix.
Carnival owns 8 lines including Costa and Aida and they have a lot of ships in the Med
"Carnival Corporation is expecting to accommodate over one million passenger movements at the port in 2018, with 289 calls by 38 different ships."
Pride European cruisers, tell us all about it
in Carnival Cruise Lines
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Regular train service from Dover to London stations - St Pancras, Waterloo east, London Bridge, Victoria. We booked tickets on-line through trainline. You can get off-peak trains for as low as $20 if you buy in advance and download to your phone
https://www.thetrainline.com/