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She's supposedly getting a dry dock at the end of March, but it's only a week. That usually means a "tune-up", getting rid of the barnacles and some freshening up.

There hasn't been any announcements of new stuff for her, though we can always hope for either the Red Frog or Guy's. :) Would be nice since she'll be one of the ones hosting Carnival Live.

Disclaimer: I read she had a dry dock coming up on CC last week. Now that I've typed it here, I can't find anything official about a dry dock this year, so I may be mistaken. :D

Table seating isn't done until after final payment. We've linked bookings a month out. Gamecock Cruiser should be fine. (Go Gamecocks!!)

If all else fails, We've also changed tables and added people the first day of the cruise.

Just call the Carnival number. Anyone can easily link them for you. :)

Parking? Airport/Cruise Port transfers? Porter tips? Room Service Tips?

I returned Sunday from a bad week on the Sunshine. The ship itself is beautiful, I really like what they did with the upgrades and I had the most wonderful room steward.

 

It all started on Tuesday, 2nd full day at sea. Got up in the morning to take a shower and the temperature control was stuck on scolding hot. Located my room steward and he gave it his best shot. The valve had seized, had to call maintenance. OK, no shower for me, attempted to cleanup in the sink. Later that day the mixing valve was replaced in time for me to get cleaned up for dinner.

 

Yaaaay! I can take a shower. Oh no, I think I got a bad mixing valve or maintenance did not install it properly. Shower ran hot made a funny noise then ran cold. This happened through out the shower. Oh well, at least I'm clean and don't smell like a ........

 

Now we move on to Wednesday, when I see my room steward I will let him know about the shower. I don't see him in the morning, that's OK I'm off the ship to spend the day in Jamaica. Get back on ship, there he is. Let him know about the shower and he said he will contact maintenance. I get cleaned up, hot cold hot cold hot cold. Pain in the butt, I'm clean again.

 

Off to the Casino. I'm casual tonight wearing shorts. No, I did not go into the Dining Room. After about an hour and half after giving my usual donation, time to use the restroom. I'm a big girl, 5'9" and about 30 lbs over weight. The bathroom stalls are made for a 5'4" 110 lb girl, no room in these stalls. Get up off the toilet and ouch!!! Look down and there is blood everywhere. I had slashed my upper outer thigh. Oh terrific and in the bathroom (germs). I had cut my leg on the square metal guard hanging over the toilet paper. Cleaned it the best I could in the restroom, grabbed some toilet paper to compress the wound to stop the bleeding. Really needed a paper towel or napkin, but only dryers in the restroom.

 

Walked out the to Casino Bar to get some napkins, freaked out the bar tender and she took me straight to the Infirmary. Got there the Dr said I needed stitches, but it will cost quite abit and I need to keep pressure on the wound to stop the bleeding. Forget it, give me some band-aids and anti-bacterial ointment. Best deal on the whole ship, only $3. Now the adrenaline has stopped, this thing really hurts and very bruised and deep, but only 4" long.

 

I do have a comment for the Architect and the Owner: The Architect responsible for the mounting heights for the toilet paper dispensers needs to be slapped upside the head. This goes for the Owner (Carnival) for accepting these heights.

 

Back to the shower, it's now Thursday, my room steward informed me that it was not only my shower that is having problems with the hot and cold it is a whole block of cabins and maintenance is working on it. Thursday's shower hot cold hot cold again. Get use to it this is how it's going to be.

 

Thursday morning go back to the Infirmary to get more anti-bacterial ointment. Head nurse looks at me from 16 feet away and tells me I get nothing. I think she is the true Soup ****. Do not use band-aids, ointment and do not cover it up at all. Told me to take Tylenol for pain, wait I didn't say I was in pain, even though I was.

 

Walking around the ship, people would stop and ask me "WHAT HAPPENED?" Looks bad, tell them what happened, every women agreed that something needs to be done about the public restrooms. I did get an interesting idea, someone told me to get a tat to try and cover up what is sure to be a nasty scar.

 

On to Friday, not feeling well. By the evening I'm running a low grade fever. This better be the flu and not an infection from the injury. Saturday, self quarantine in cabin all day. Sunday disembark, still running a fever, I want to go home.

 

Get home, received Carnival's survey. Explain what happened, I get an email stating they are sorry, will let the proper department know so this will not happen to anyone else. Well, at least I got a less than heart felt apology.

 

So in all, next time I fell the urge to cruise with Carnival all I have to do is look at my leg to remind me that I will NEVER cruise with Carnival again!!!!! By the way it's over a week and the skin around the wound is still red and uncomfortable.

Carnival shouldn't have charged you, since it was their defective piece of equipment that cut you. I'd have insisted at Guest Services and then kept escalating if necessary.

Please go to the doctor and make sure you don't have a serious infection and feel better soon!

We love cruising out of Jax because it's so easy to drive to from our house. 6 easy hours, and we're there.

It's also usually the cheaper of the 3. We just booked a 5 day for September. An aft extended balcony for a ridiculously low price. (Probably because it's hurricane season... but we don't skeer easy!)

Does anyone know if CCL is offering any excursions during the extended time in port while these concerts are going on?

According to the "excursion" details, the concert begins at 9:00 pm and lasts approximately an hour and a half.

I didn't see any excursions that ran past 4pm. Our cruise isn't until September, so it is possible that they add new ones, but I doubt it.

Simple would be a re-reading of the thread title and original post and then deciding if your constant message telling people to go away is appropriate or not to the thread.

 

I was hoping for a discussion about changes and improvements, I never suspected a bully brigade telling people to leave and stay away and it's just fine as is. Don't worry, there are plenty of people who WILL be quite content to make more cuts if it means fare reductions. Sooner or later you too will question if the offering is inline with your vacation wants.

 

And when you come on here and say "Gee, I really wish the MDR had brunch like they used to" or "I really wish Platinum guests still had priority perks"(for example) I hope you are accepting of others telling you to go away/stay away/don't make their cruise cost any more $.

Some people don't understand that we WANT to love Carnival. We've loved it in the past, a Carnival cruise is included in our fondest memories. We want that again. That's why we talk about it, that's why we're here. That's why we try to tell Carnival what we're missing.

I really really miss the live music and I absolutely hate the DJ on the Lido deck.

I really miss having a lovely dinner in the main dining room that included having my drink delivered before dessert.

I really miss having a lovely dinner in the main dining room that included two minutes of conversation with our servers instead of never seeing them except when they toss our food in the general direction of our table, leaving us to sort out who ordered what.

Yes, I'd pay more for those small changes.

Thanks for the info. What time were you at the terminal and how long did you wait until boarding began?

We arrived at the terminal about 10:30. Porters were plentiful, met us at the limo, even tagged our cases of water for delivery to the room. :) We took 15 minutes tops to get through security and check in, and then waited about 45 minutes before they started boarding. Boarding went rather quickly after they boarded the wedding party, but no one listened to the announcement of zones. Once it became obvious that it was time to board, everyone just got in line where ever.

Entering the terminal, you go upstairs to a large room. Half is security and then check in. The other half is a waiting area with ropes strung up. It's loud, chaotic, and no separate waiting areas. Once boarding begins, they will call zones and then the free for all starts. You will enter the ship in the Atrium and be directed upstairs to the Lido and lunch. Have a wonderful cruise!

Love the Miracle, love Alaska.

I can't tell you how much we appreciate the honest reviews. Thank y'all!

Actually no, Carnival isn't the least bit consistent with any of their customer service issues. Shore side if you don't like the answer you get just hang up and call again. You'll get someone who will do what you want.

As for ship issues, act of god or mechanical, it depends on who you're sailing with.

We sailed once during a Tropical Storm, missed a port and got nothing. Another ship sailed in the same storm, missed a port and they got $50 OBC and 25% off of their next cruise.

Consistency would be nice.

Why do what other passengers wear affect your dining experience? They have no right to be comfortable while on there vacation?

Of course they have to right to be comfortable on their vacation. They can order room service and eat naked. They can eat in swim suits and cover ups or shorts on the Lido. There is a place for everyone's comfort level onboard. :)

Carnival gave up their Bermuda pier berths for 2013/14. Lets hope for 2015. We love cruising to Bermuda and we love cruising from Norfolk.

I bring my own shampoo, conditioner and soap. Carnival's just tears my hair up and the shower gel feels like it won't wash off.

Don't forget Rum Runners with Captain Chris. We're booked with him in September and he has EXCELLENT reviews. He's also been super via phone and email.

Okay, I'm bouncing in my seat waiting for more!

Our last 7 day cruise we spent about 850 dollars between my husband and I, and that included tips and shopping, and some more shopping. Our excursions were already paid for, so I guess you can tack on another $250 for those.

Our last 5 day cruise, we spent less than $300 total Not so much shopping but it seemed like we drank a lot!

Hopefully others will add more suite photos and experiences. I've really enjoyed the information shared here.

A woman wearing a bikini on the lido deck. She looked fabulous. Beautiful face, the prettiest smile I have ever seen, beautiful body except for the tattoo of the word "Blessed" across her boobs. :rolleyes:

Thanks for posting these! My husband and I will be on the Fascination in September for our anniversary getaway, and I was able to point to "Our room" for him.

Sooooooo ready to be cruising!

Better Coffee

Better Variety on the Room Service Menu