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Sorry to hear you are sick Greg. I'm glad this happened after you got home.

My cousin (American) returned from an Alaska Vancouver cruise on May 25th , tested positive at the airport and is still unable to fly home.

I had my second booster last week and after 24 hours that has also been added to my Proof of Vaccination.  Great system.

Like others have said I have downloaded it to my phone and have also printed out a paper copy which is in my travel bag with passport etc. Two pages now with the extra vaccine added.

5 hours ago, LB_NJ said:

I believe the question was more about the whole experience: a sit-down tea service where they have little carts going around with scones, maybe clotted cream, small pastries, small sandwiches (eg, cucumber sandwiches), maybe even some live background music.

They still do this on Carnival on the longer cruises. In MDR and carts laden with goodies going around.

Tea in individual china teapots,  cucumber sandwiches, smoked salmon rolls, scones and cream and of course cakes.

13 minutes ago, nwcruiselover said:

You were so very fortunate to have that nice weather throughout your cruise.  With Alaska, there’s no predicting the weather, but you certainly lucked out.  I hope my July 5th cruise on Splendor has that kind of weather.  Thanks again for taking us all along with you on your cruise!

Can't wait Nancy.

Yes, hope we get good weather too.

Thank you so much for your informative review. I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed it. Loved following your day to day account.

Thank you again and safe travels home.

Tea time was every sea day. So on the TA most days.

The scones were like flat cookies, they do need a better recipe LOL. 

Cakes mostly dry and tasteless. (Same as the ones in the buffet).

However cucumber sandwiches and smoked salmon rolls were as good as before.

Tea in individual white china teapots. I did bring my own teabags and my friend was given coffee.

We went most days.  I'm so glad Carnival is still continuing it.

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1173/kw/25th cruise/session/L3RpbWUvMTY1MzgzOTYyMC9zaWQvZlVXaUtmNEpGNkNaeEppbHpGWFdKeGJrZzlyUGN5UHFWNmF5bURzJTdFUjRGalVQWjBQXyU3RXlpb3gzNkdFc2t0VVh5eVd3a3ptSjB2ejBpanRPdUJsNENYQndCMzkzZkZiSl9jSlh3d3N1OTloSGtabkh5QW9IcHJHUSUyMSUyMQ%3D%3D

Link and designated phone number for milestone benefits.

Just now, TomCruise48 said:

When DW used her 25th milestone benefit in 2014 and I used mine in 2015, it was 25% off the basic fare.  We are now eligible for the 50th milestone, but the rules have since changed to OBC rather than a fare discount.

Interesting.

I used mine in 2016 and had OBC.

I'm sorry to hear that you had such a hard time.

Mine worked well last month.

I planned my antigen test at 5 minutes past midnight on 22nd April. Uploaded it to the Bermuda site and when I got up had the confirmation, signed it and was able to print out the authorisation form.

The same test was good for the flight to USA and boarding the ship also.

This was for the TA Tampa to Barcelona ,first port Bermuda.  We were all tested again free before boarding and officials from Bermuda were also at the port.

12 hours ago, AtomicCruiser said:

 

Also due to staffing issues (supposedly at Carnival home office), we have been trying unsuccessfully for months to get our benefit for completing 25 cruises.  It used to mean 25% off an upcoming cruise.  They have now changed that to 25% in onboard credits (OBC).  So, on a $4,000 Journeys Cruise, would you rather have $1,000 off, or $1,000 in use it or lose it credits?

 

This has not changed.

It has always been OBC  -  not taken off the price of the cruise.

I found all the hotels in Tampa really expensive this year. Stayed last month.

I used to stay at Hyatt Place . This year also stayed at The Floridian Hotel. Includes good breakfast.

2 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

What’s with the busses on cables? It looks like a streetcar setup but it’s a bus.

 

 

These are trolley buses.

We have them in Vancouver too.

I am sorry that you tested positive.  Hope you feel better soon and that you are able to get home again.

I was also on the Pride TA and actually was shocked to see so many crowded into elevators and the shows and casino not wearing masks.

I tested positive the Tuesday after l arrived home and think I most likely picked it up on the journey home. Five hour layover in Heathrow where so many people were coughing and no masks. 

I had a very mild case and fully recovered but only tested negative yesterday, so eleven days after first testing positive.

7 minutes ago, kwokpot said:

This was sent out today for Europe voyages. I'm actually on the Pride now ( Wonderful day in Kotor) and will remain until June 19th.

 

Glad you are there.

Enjoy all your cruises. 

2 hours ago, snowballs mom said:

Was there a limit on the number of bottles at each port? Thanks!

We didn't ask. It was our first port after Bermuda, Ponte Delgada. There were 3 of us and we carried on 3 bottles of delicious Portuguese wine between us.

I was  recently on the Carnival Pride TA and can confirm that we were able to take on wine at the ports.

Did not try liquor though.

1 hour ago, 3some said:

Exactly! You probably can show the email from your ArriveCAN receipt, but the app doesn't show the bar code and receipt reference code and that's what they wanted to see. I did a screen shot of the email and printed it as a backup. They wanted to see the receipt and barcode 3 different times in the terminal. 

I agree.

I had to print out the receipt reference code/barcode before I was able to check in for my flight from Barcelona on May 8th.

The ArriveCan app is linked to your passport.

All Canada requires is a list of the ship manifest so they would know if anyone has not completed the app. The same way they would know if someone has a previous DUI and were not allowed to enter Canada.

Cruise lines and airlines would be at fault for not checking prior to boarding.

3 hours ago, arctickitty said:

 

I’ve not been on the Miracle, but my experience on the Splendor was that it took some effort to plan for and remember to spend on board time outside.  There is beautiful scenery much of the trip and it was too easy to get sucked into the vortex of the indoor world.  Until we discovered the blanket check our system, I wished I had a sleeping bag for the day beds!  If you want to spend time onboard outdoors, look at the deck plan and plot strategy for how to get from your stateroom to places you want to be with outside space.  For example, I didn’t figure out until the end that I could have used deck 10 to get coffee by going up one extra floor and have an outside walk en route, instead of walking the length of my stateroom floor.  Late in my cruise I also found some nice quiet window seats in places like the nightclub that would be a good place to enjoy the outdoors from the inside.  
 

 

This is great information Thank you.  Especially about the blanket supply on deck.

Here in B.C. her friend would be able to make the choice herself.   Mature minor.

https://immunizebc.ca/consent-vaccines

2 hours ago, kicia said:

We have 5 cruises on the Pride in the  summer of  2023 in Europe so I sure hope it is still sailing there.

Carnival always has a hard time filling ships in Europe. Too much competition from the Carnival family. HAL Princess Costa Aida Cunard  P&O

I am also following as I am booked for July 5th.

This will be my third time to Alaska. The first HAL in September, second Royal in May and now in July.

I am taking the quick shuttle from Vancouver Waterfront straight to Pier 91. My previous sailings were out of Vancouver.

I think the bears might have done the damage to the trees.  They like to scratch their backs on them.

Were you carrying bells to alert them?

2 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

I hadn't had anything to eat for almost an hour so we are inside and look what Sharon found!

 

I would of found it but I was pre occupied!

 

 

2 hours ago, crzndeb said:

@Ozark_KidI found a duck last week too. I kept forgetting to look, and just by chance, found one by a cabin door, as I was doing deck laps. Mine didn’t have a fancy necklace though 😢

I found one last week on the Carnival Pride TA.  Gave it to my MDR waitress who was so sweet.

I am really enjoying your review. Thank you.

I am booked for July 5th 2022. Visits Sitka.

Looking forward to trying Masala Tiger.

I agree the cakes are not very good. Recently on the Pride TA and there too were dry and tasteless.