miataman19

I know how y'all feel. I've got my Liberty B2B in August and over the last 2 weeks booked NCL Escape Jan 2022, MSC Seashore June 2022 and NCL Prima  Jan 2023...Oh well, I guess I'll just suck it up and take one for the team...lol

Mardi Gras saying hello this morning...

You won't need multiple entrees. Portions are a nice size. My last 2 sailings I've eaten in the Steakhouse every night. Love the service and the menu. Got to know the chef's pretty well. My last sailing on Valor I was solo and met a nice couple from St Pete Fl. They allowed me to join them for the remaining 6 days. Come to find out they knew the chef. We never saw a menu. The chef sent out apps, entrees and deserts of his own design each night. Probably the best 6 meals I've ever had on a ship.

A while ago. Did a Transatlantic on QE2. Southampton to NYC. Tuxedos every night. Best cruise I've ever taken.  

I'm doing a B2B in August and it shows the new health questionnaire and the new check in dates but not the Print docs and luggage tags. Also when I checked to see if my cruise was cancelled the $100 OBC line is gone. Just me or did that go away?

Obvious that they don't want everyone showing up at the port all at once. Everyone will probably be given a boarding time to stretch out the embarkation process (they did that previously but nobody pays attention). I'll assume that the Diamond and Platinum folks will get first slots. If you show up early they won't let you into the terminal so don't be that person that thinks they're entitled. You might be but not till we get back to normal.

According to John H. this morning Mardis Gras will arrive in channel around 6 am. Jetty Park parking lot opens at 5 am.

Next June will be my first Yacht Club experience. I've stayed in The Haven on NCl and they offer Steak and Eggs. Will I be able to get this on MSC?

On 5/24/2021 at 2:12 PM, JAGR said:

My plan in our March cruise is to have a copy of my confirmation note.  It says available, and no mention of available at a given price point.

Just booked Yacht Club on Seashore June 2022. I have the exact same info in my Confirmation notes.

− Unlimited beverage selection in MSC Yacht Club areas and in all bars and restaurants
of the ship according to the drink selections available in the different venues

On 5/24/2021 at 8:28 PM, coastcat said:

NBD. We had facial recognition for Customs when disembarking... Seattle? It's all so long ago I've forgotten! I think it was Seattle. Super fast way to get through. And we already had it on the ship; when I lost my ship card all they needed was my cabin number because they had my photo.

 

Anyone squicked out by this must not own an iPhone with FaceID. I just hope NCL's system is better at recognizing bleary pre-coffee expressions.

Had the same in Miami disembarking Escape back in January 2020.

That covers it. We all need to hurry up and wait for information from the official Carnival website not some blogger. Glad they pushed back the final payment date for August sailings ( Liberty Aug 9th and 13th ). 

Go to the Print Documents and pull that up. All your OBC should be on one of those pages. You don't have to print just scroll.

I'll try and get an extension on my final payment, May 31st. My PVP, Danny has always done me right. Doing a B2B on Liberty Aug 9th and 13th. It's hard to cancel when you have $500 OBC (4 day) and $200 OBC (3 day)..lol... Back up is Key West 😀

If my August sailings get cancelled......KEY WEST !!!.. Already have my reservations . Angelinas Guest House. Have until July 22nd to cancel KW. My final payment is May 31st for the BTB sailing on Liberty. Carnival has 1 more week to give the thumbs up. Hard to cancel when you have $500 of OBC for a 4 day cruise and $200 for a 3 day...lol

Just saw that she is underway.

On 5/16/2021 at 11:17 AM, IntrepidFromDC said:

Final payment after sailing?  Did you mean a different date than August 31?

My bad, I meant that I have until May 31st for final payment

Sailing on her for the 3rd time in January 2022. Nice to see she'll have a fresh look. Thank you for the great photos.

Still waiting on Carnival to make the call for August. I have till August 31st to make final payment but they are not getting ANY money until I have a Yes or No on my sailing...Liberty Port Canaveral Aug 9 and 13...B2B

Wondering if I cancel my upcoming August 9th sailing on Liberty and take Future Cruise Credit does my $400 OBC come with me? I think I know the answer but has anyone done this?

Sailing on Liberty out of Port Canaveral August 8th and August 13th, BTB. Tried a few mock bookings and got the...Oh Snap! There aren't any cruises with the details you searched for. So I'm going to assume the ship is at capacity, whatever that is.

IMHO Carnival will require the CDC mandates just to get their ships sailing again and get some cash flow started. There are enough people out there that are vaccinated and want to cruise. Like other posters have said Carnival can just point to the CDC guidelines. Had 3 sailings cancelled already. Booked in August so I'm hoping that they start. Yes, I'm vaccinated.

Doing a B2B on Liberty out of Port Canaveral. August 9 - August 16, 2021

According to my contacts at Carnival in Miami the CDC will (most likely) require limited capacity. Now what that means is up to interpretation. My PVP is telling me the same thing. Looks like 50% capacity to start. I'm booked in August 2021. That's starting to look a little iffy right now, we'll see. I've already made my reservations in The Steakhouse each night so I don't have to deal with the MDR.  

As stated by JetsFan58, everyone's idea of what is "FUN" on a ship is up to the individual. Only issue I'll have with restrictions is if they limit my access to The Alchemy Bar..lol..I go on a cruise for the relaxation of a ship at sea. You'll usually find me on a top deck smoking a cigar and having a drink (in designated areas) just enjoying the ocean as it goes by. I look forward to diner in The Steakhouse every night. That's my "FUN".  

Sometimes I'll do a 3 day - 4 day back to back. Been to most Caribbean ports many times and stay on the ship on most sailings, really enjoy the empty ship on the Nassau and private island beach days. Most of the time the price is similar or cheaper.