kunapets

On other cruises, Miami security check-in has been long lines and hot. Is there a separate security entrance for YC guests. I believe I saw a post saying there was a YC Tent at curbside check-in.

Thanks Again Ken S

On other cruises, Miami security check-in has been long lines and hot. Is there a separate security entrance for YC guests. I believe I saw a post saying there was a YC Tent at curbside check-in.

Thanks Again Ken S

We are in 15030 and leave this week. We enjoy wine in our suite/balcony, and are not much for hard alcohol drinks. Will the butler provide a bottle of their standard wine in place of the alcoholic drink?

Thanks Ken S

Do cabins have a DVD player? How about Yacht Club Suites (YC1) do they have DVD's?

Thanks Ken S

I'm wearing my Tux - GO look for another cruise line - Try Carnival.

KS

Are there Tux's and cocktail dresses in the Yacht Club dinning on formal nights??

We enjoy dressing for formal nights. Wife in Cocktail dress and I usually wear a Tux. I think fewer man than women dress up. How may Tux's did you see?

Thanks Ken S

MSC posts show Grats included as a daily charge. It this the same amount for YC, or is YC higher (like most other cruise line Suites)?

As a P.S. question what have been your customary additional tips to Butler etc. on the 7 day Divina?

Thanks Ken S

We are on Divina in March. Wife will be long gown. I will be Tux. Don't care if we are the only two, but sounds like we will have company.

Your pictures and comments about the Chef's Dinner were great! We are cruising in October on the Star and will defintely book this. Will you be sending photos and comments about the desert? Thanks. Ken and Wendy

Peg - Do a search on homeport cruises. It shows cruises with military and internet discounts.

KS

There are several commercial travel agent sites that show military/Veteran discounted cruises. While I can't point you directly to them, the one I use can be found if you GOOGLE To Go Vacationing. If you get to the right site it will show vacations to go on and will list discounts for Military, Teachers, Fire Fighters, etc..

Go Luck.

Ken S

Carnival has 100's of cruises with Military discounts, and NCL has a standing 5%.

Offer Details •5% discount off the prevailing rate on all sailings •10% or more may be eligible for select sailings and categories based on availability, see grid for applicable sailings. Booking WindowCapacity controlled Applicable Sailings:All Destinations throughout the year How to Qualify:A copy of the below Military Appreciation Program Form must be faxed or emailed to NCL and received within standard booking option period. Click here to download form. a. Active personnel serving with: Department of the Army WHITE ID Department of the NavyWHITE ID Department of the Air ForceWHITE ID U.S. Coast GuardWHITE ID U.S. Marine CorpsWHITE ID National Guard BureauWHITE ID ReservesWHITE ID Canadian National DefenseWHITE N.D.21 ID b. Retired personnel U.S.BLUE or TAN ID Canadian National DefenseWHITE N.D.21 ID c. VeteransProof of Military Service d. Honorably DischargedBLUE Program CodePGMIL

Offer Details •5% discount off the prevailing rate on all sailings •10% or more may be eligible for select sailings and categories based on availability, see grid for applicable sailings. Booking WindowCapacity controlled Applicable Sailings:All Destinations throughout the year How to Qualify:A copy of the below Military Appreciation Program Form must be faxed or emailed to NCL and received within standard booking option period. Click here to download form. a. Active personnel serving with: Department of the Army WHITE ID Department of the NavyWHITE ID Department of the Air ForceWHITE ID U.S. Coast GuardWHITE ID U.S. Marine CorpsWHITE ID National Guard BureauWHITE ID ReservesWHITE ID Canadian National DefenseWHITE N.D.21 ID b. Retired personnel U.S.BLUE or TAN ID Canadian National DefenseWHITE N.D.21 ID c. VeteransProof of Military Service d. Honorably DischargedBLUE Program CodePGMIL

Carnival offers Military discounts on a lot of trips, but not all. Check with them directly or through your TA. See eligibility below:

Carnival offers military discounts on select sailings to active personnel currently serving in the United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Department of Health and Human Services, National Guard, Navy, Marines, or Reserves, as well as Cadets who are currently enrolled in a military academy with a scheduled entry date into one of these divisions. Retired personnel from any of these divisions are also eligible. "Retired" is defined as A) enlisted personnel or officers with a minimum of 20 years of service, B) medically retired, or C) 100% disabled. Veterans with an honorable discharge serving a minimum of 2 years, or who served in an active war zone, in any of the United States service divisions listed above are also eligible. Finally, spouses of actively deployed, or deceased military personnel, are eligible to book one stateroom as long as the eligible spouse is occupying the stateroom. Qualifying guests must submit a photocopy of enlistment papers, LES (leave and earning statement) with the social security numbers blacked out, or discharge papers (Form DD214 or DD256) and a passport or driver's license via fax to Carnival and Vacations To Go at the time of booking. Carnival will charge guests the standard market rate if they do not receive proper documentation within 48 hours of booking.

Ken S

Both appropriate and proper. We cruised with a retired General in uniform. Next formal night he was at the Captains table.

I, and probably more than a few Vets, would be likely to send over a drink.

Make sure to stop by the photographers on formal night. You don't HAVE to buy the pictures, but you may find one that you can't resist.

Thanks for serving - Ken S

We did this in Feb 2010. Wife loved it. Easy to get the hang of riding one. Do it - it's a lot of fun and safe.

Ken S