Theosprey247

This question has been asked 2 other times (once by me) with no response so I’m assuming there are none.

In MDR it is available everyday. In the Buffet it every other day.

Something to think about, the trip north can get rough thus making the balcony unusable.

I’m with you.

Panorama Dec 2024. I hate flying especially during winter and holidays .

We boarded at 12, but the 11:00-11:30 slot was available ( we drove in and traffic in SoCal is unpredictable on weekends). When we disembarked at 10. People were lining up to board.

They had them for sale on my last cruise on the Panorama 12/17.

Ok I pulled the trigger and booked a cabin on deck 5. Thanks for the info guys.

On my Dec 17 Panorama cruise they had normal buns.

Thinking of booking a Havana interior for our next cruise. But which deck would be best? 5th where the Havana area (and bar) or somewhere else? Is the noise from the bar annoying? My wife and I spent the night dancing away to the Latin band most nights on our last cruise. So being close would be a bonus.

On my recent Panorama cruise it had TCM.

Final Thoughts and Photo Dump Just some random thoughts: MDR: Only ate twice (Breakfast on day 6 Cabo and Sea Day Brunch on day 7) when busy expect slower service. Received excellent service both times and we enjoyed our meals. Buffet: For breakfast always had grits and a hard boiled egg often had a breakfast burrito from Blue Iguana. The coffee is terrible and I think the crew members wash their socks in the coffee machines (read here on CC so it must be right). The fruit cocktails are very sweet. The ice tea is gross but is improved by adding the overly sweet lemonade to make a passable Arnold Palmer. Most of the food was ok to good but avoid something called “Alabama Chicken” Guy’s Burgers was good as usual. Occasionally a long line but it moved quickly. Never more than 5 minute wait. Blue Iguana: got breakfast burritos mostly but my wife had the hueovos rancheros and those Columbia quesadilla things. She said the hueovos were better. The shrimp burrito I had was delicious. Bar Service was quick even during busy times (no 30 minute waits for us). Had every rum drink at Red Frog Pub. Every drink we had had a heavy pour. Embarkation/Disembarkation was quickly and smoothly. Lots of Christmas Decorations. We will do this cruise again.

Day 7 Sea Day We decided to have the Sea Day Brunch. We went at 9:30. Big mistake it was super crowded and we waited longer than than the less than 10 minutes the app promised (usually when we arrive our table is ready). We waited around 15-20 minutes. Our wait staff was excellent. I had the 12 hour French Toast and the voyager burger washed down with a spicy Bloody Mary. My wife had the avocado and crab sandwich with one of those pressed juices. We played trivia (GOT & Superheroes lots of cheaters 😑) and spend the day lounging in the serenity section (bundled up in a clamshell cause it was cold). I also ate at Pig and Anchor buffet. Sadly it wasn’t very good. The chicken was overcooked and the ribs well the less said about them then better.

Day 6 Cabo San Lucas We planned on getting off the ship late walking around then eat lunch. But of course that didn’t happen. Instead we took a 45 minute boat tour (the arch, window, and a bunch of other rock formations) that gave us a 1 hour at Lovers Beach /Divorce Beach (Mexican hour it turns out the boat was 1/2 hour late picking us up). Very beautiful. Lovers Beach was in the shade and colder (and more crowded and smaller) than The sunny but rougher waves Divorce beach. There were vendors there selling stuff (drinks, coconuts, mangos, jewelry, etc.) but they were very expensive. When we finally got picked up we went and eat lunch (fish tacos, nachos, and mole enchiladas) it was good and cheap. We wandered around for a bit (my wife was actually shopped out) till we came to the tequila store where they offer free samples. We tried lots ended up buying a few bottles and returned to the ship.

Day 5 Mazatlan “Everyone has a plan till they get punched in the face.” How true that quote is. We planned on walking the Blue Line or going to Stone Island. We were struck with analysis paralysis till a Pulmonia came by and offered us a tour of the city for 1 hour (we stretched it to a little over 2). He took us to the Barco (where the fishing boats come in), El Faro, the church, cliff divers, and other amazing sites and views. He dropped us off at an amazing beach restaurant were we gorged ourselves on seafood and booze. Then we walked along the beach, before talking a cab back to the ship.

Day 4 Puerto Vallarta Part 1 Took a taxi ($12) to the Malecon where we shopped, looked at statues, my wife bought some art, and had some delicious tacos (wife had a fried banana). Part 2 Returned to the ship where my wife had a 10 minute message for $10. But the real reason was to go on our sole excursion Small Group Dolphin Swim. Very fun afterwards they sold us some very expensive photos and fed us fajitas(chicken or steak), nachos, and dessert. Part 3 After returning later than planned due to traffic we ran (strolled with a purpose) to Walmart for things we forgot to pack.

Days 1-3 Sea Days. We spent the evening in the Serenity area on day one and got pie-eyed (coconut martinis and skinny mojitos). My wife refused to drink for the rest of the cruise. We choose to eat in the steakhouse for formal night. The service was excellent and the food was delicious (Wife had surf and turf I had the stuffed mushrooms and ribeye).

Just got back from our 7 day Mexican Riviera cruise on the beautiful Carnival Panorama. In short we had a blast and really enjoyed ourselves. If you want more info please scroll down otherwise thank you for reading.

For the most part it is the same.

Well said, but I’m afraid it will fall on deaf ears here.

Port or starboard?

A razor. seasickness bands.

Don't forget if you choose land and rent a car you'll have to pay for parking $20+ per day.

I like, no LOVE Nassau!!!!!!!!

I have no loyalty. Whichever cruise line offers the itinerary at a good price I'll sail on that line.