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The Carnival website says in a few places that all rooms have the small fridge. I don't now about hair dryers, don't have hair long enough to need one, lol. but Sillyjilly answered that above.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/carnival-cruise-lines-piano-bar-barians/piano-bar-schedule/10154230959102293/

thanks for the specific information, now I just need to hear about Dara Steingazner, lol. was just wondering how popular the piano bar was and will have to be patient and find out on my own. In December, many months, weeks, or days away, depending on how you want to count it.

The piano bar on the Splendor seems a little small and is always crowded in the pictures I've seen. Is it that popular that I'd have to be there early to even sit and enjoy the atmosphere?

Can you prepay up to a few days before the cruise? i wouldn't want to pay too soon and carry that amount on my credit card for some time.

sounds like Crazy4Camping and Bubba have put some good thought into their decisions. I am interested in their comments when they return.

I once got up, dressed and was out the door and remembered it was Saturday and i didn't work that day. Lost sleeping in, but was up and active early. If I did what the OP did, i'd stay up, see what was going on, and grab some pizza and soft serve ice cream. Isn't that why they are 24 hours a day? LOL.

Carnival does not allow passengers to attach anything to their cabin TVs.

 

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2789/~/stateroom-television-programming

 

"Connecting Personal Devices to Stateroom TV's

Guests are not permitted to connect Digital Cameras/Camcorders, DVDs/VCRs, USB sticks, iPods, Nintendo/X-Box Play units with the television in the staterooms; all connection ports are disabled."

 

P&O's website states the following about it:

 

"

Type of connections

 

Smart Devices (iPods | iPads | Tablets | Smartphones )

Azura, Britannia & Ventura

These ships have interactive televisions therefore the connection sockets are used to enable the use of the interactive systems. We therefore request that these connection points are not altered."

 

https://ask.pocruises.com/help/PO/fleet/tv_channels

 

It sounds like you might be better off finding a stand-alone hand-held gaming device. I hope this helps.

Winddawn, i found the same information on Carnival's websits, cannot hook anything up to the TV, all inputs are disabled. The only except according to Carnival is for Suites, where you can connect DVDs and other video sources, but must have your own RCA cable. "In Suite accommodations only, guests are able to connect their own DVD/video source through the television using an audio/video input plate; guests must supply their own RCA connection cables."

I posted the link the OP did on another thread. I've read it carefully because i wanted to know my options throughout the day. I don't see anything that would indicate the pizza isn't available at no charge 24 hours a day. I am counting on it being available at 2am if I can't sleep like the previous poster, lol. Who wouldn't want a Funghi or Quattro Formaggi pizza anytime?

So many varying examples for so many different ships. Guess I'll have to find out for myself about the outlets. But as long as I can keep a card in the slot and turn out the lights to still have power to the outlets, it will just be a small inconvenience.

Solo in the steakhouse is great. You can strike up conversations with the wait staff and the host/hostess and they make you feel right at home. You can also move the meal along at your pace so it won't take the 2 plus hours it may last if you were with a group of people. You should definitely go and enjoy the steakhouse.:cool:

Thanks for the supportive comments. Cruising solo has its benefits and a few detriments.

Everything I need charged can be charged on a power strip. Except my mp3 player which needs a usb connection. i have a power strip and I use an extenstion cord to extend power to anywhere i need it. but might be worth it to buy a power strip with usb ports. Thanks for all of the information on this thread.

I'm cruising solo, and while i don't mind eating at the buffet, deli or other places, I can't see eating at the steak house alone. So unless I find people to spend time with, I'm going to miss out on a great dinner apparently

some good comments for and against pre paying or not. I am not an expert on cruising, but in my few experiences, I've not prepaid, but I sure did get outstanding service. My room steward was always friendly, and would greet me even if we just passed each other in the hallway. I did give him an extra tip at the end to show my gratitude for his efforts.

i am still looking at the food options on the Splendor to decide what sounds best. will probably be changing my mind a few times.

I don't leave for my cruise until 12/1/18 and I have been putting a mental list together every day. As I get closer, I will write the list down. just so many things I wouldn't want to forget.

that confirms my inside room will have a small fridge on the Splendor in December. Not a deal breaker if it didn't but would not be happy at such a small amenity.

I looked on the Carnival website, looked at the amenities of my cabin and it says there is a mini fridge. I am counting on it, would be really unhappy (keeping it clean) if there wasn't.

Sorry, should have said I am on Splendor in December.

I like a big breakfast, and I've seen a menu for brunch, can I order steak and eggs, pancakes, danish, pretty much what I want?

My cruise in December will be my 3rd year in a row, after not cruising for almost 20 years. I can't say I am addicted because I can't afford to cruise as often as I'd like, but I am definitely excited to look at the various itineraries and wonder how to afford it. These threads are fantastic in learning about the ships and trips.

I drink too much Coke on cruises, lol, so I buy a 12 pack of water through Carnival to be delivered to my room on the first day. That way I can start my morning with some water while I get ready for my busy fun day. And I can always order more water if I run out.

I'm booked on a cruise in December and the excursions are already available. Maybe different for different itineraries, or just because we are within the 1 year window as was mentioned.

very happy to hear good comments on the Deli, I am looking forward so much to have some corned beef sandwiches.

so many differing opinions and some facts on whether the outlets stay powered when the lights are off. All I can say is I'd sleep with the lights on if that was necessary to keep my CPAP working while I sleep. It doesn't make sense, not that that is a good reason.

so you can purchase the internet packages a day at a time if you want? I am on a 15 day cruise, don't have to have the top tier plan, but would like some access. Just not every day.

I'm on a cruise in December and was waitlisted for early dining, my preference. I changed that to YTD and my booking indicated I was confirmed. A few days later the booking showed Early seating was confirmed. So I got what I wanted and many months ahead of time.