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Agreed!

I have booked Chip at StingraySailing many times.  He is the best!

I have a travel Iron, and put it inside my insulated 'Bubba' in my checked bag.  I don't think the X-rays or scanners (or whatever) pick it up.  Works every time....

https://www.bubbabrands.com/mugs/

My daughter took the same iron in her checked bag, and it was confiscated.

After 20 CCL cruises, I have NEVER needed magnets, shoe organizers, fan, alarm clock, post it notes, boards...etc.  Only useful item is a couple hangars (but you can get them from your room steward) and a small power bar or a wall socket thing to plug a few things (camera, phone) at once.

Not a 'hack'...but a hammock for the balcony is nice, bungee cords to keep the door open, and insulated Bubbas to keep the beer I smuggle nice and cold when on deck.

Oh, I guess smuggling beer is a hack......buy some Coke......

Has anyone done this?  I did about 5 years ago and it was fantastic.  Just wondering if anyone has done this lately and has any feedback about this excursion.  I see that it is available through ShoreExcursioner.

On 11/8/2018 at 5:44 PM, wo5m said:

If you have a cabin with a Balcony and need to quickly cool the room or quickly purge the... um... fumes from a recent bathroom visit, prop the balcony door fully open and then open your cabin door for a few seconds. The positive pressure from the inside part of the ship will blow your cabin air(and lose papers if your not careful) out the balcony.  

Been there, done that...

Thanks for your reply! Did you prefer one serenity area over the other?

 

 

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Not really. Didn't really spend any time in the Serenity area when we had a cove balcony. Spent most of our time there.

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I have been on both classes of ships. They are similar; but the bigger the ship, the more crowds there will be.

I would choose between the ships based on the amenities. I would consider the 'adult only' areas, cove balcony (Magic), etc. I would compare where I would spend most of my time based on the location of my cabin.

But most of all, I would compare the cost of the cabin as these ships are similar.

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Take the taxi.

 

Man, if you're not a local and very familiar with the rules of the road and something happens,,,,, you are royally screwed.

I'm not even talking about a severe car crash. Just a small minor incident where there is no damage. The tourista police get involved and if they cant solve the problem, then the federales get involved.

You can bet your sweet bippy that you are going to lose the battle.

Agreed. I would never rent a car in Mexico.

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No cruise booked for the first time in over 10 years.

I am sick of CCL nickel and dime-ing me, reducing services and selling my perks.....

Going to an All Inclusive in January instead......

Depart at 3:00? Then 2:59 is OK

3:01 might be a challenge if you are not on the gangway.

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Either way, you are entitled to an extra hour on the ship :D

Time to say `BYE BYE`to your PVP....

You have probably missed out on other stuff, as this is pretty common to board as Platinum.....

I had debated a cove balcony on our last cruise but was curious about the sunshine too - thanks for the advice on that!! Can the cove balconies connect like the ones on higher decks?

I know that they have doors that open between the balconies as they come by and lock the cabin doors from the outside during rough seas. I just do not know if they can leave them open like regular balconies.

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This is the view from 2268. You can see there is a gap. So actually 2272 may be the room with the 'best' view.

As far as I know, all the Dream class ships are the same as far as the staterooms go, so the view would be the same on the Dream.

Do any of the cove balconies on the Breeze get sun on them? If so, is there a way to determine which ones prior to booking?

2260/2/4 do not have life boats above the balconies (same on other side) as far as I can remember. These rooms are in the 'gap' between the lifeboats which provide a better view and a bit more sun.

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Thanks everyone for your input! A cove it will be! Thanks again!

You will LOVE the cove!!!

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No pictures of the bathroom in the pre-cruise hotel.....:rolleyes:

Or any at all, actually.....start snapping at the port.....

Only at CC do people get mad at you for trying to help them save money.

Yepper! I could probably pick Bases5 out of the buffet and tender lines!

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Way to answer the question. Thanks

You are flaming me because I gave my opinion on your question pertaining to lower cost excursions? :rolleyes:

If you book at a lower rate through an independent, it seems a lot less hassle than going through 'hoops' as described here....

Wow....

Keep booking through Carnival. They really need people like you....

Yes, but you need to make sure that they offer a full refund for any amount prepaid if Carnival ends up canceling the port and you miss the excursion. This is definitely and advantage to booking through Carnival because you are guaranteed a refund if the port is missed.

Yes absolutely. Most do. You just have to do your homework and check the Ports of call section for reviews.

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I would if at all possible book with an independent anyway. On average, you will get a better excursion, there will be fewer people and the tour operators go out of their way for excellent service for good reviews.

Most are cheaper anyway, better value than booking through CCL regardless of the actual cost.

So, the fish and chips is open for lunch on the first day ?? Is the main dining room open for lunch ?

I believe the fish and chips are open, Not sure about the MDR.

When I get on the ship, the wait staff can't serve me fast enough. :D

I don't really understand the desire to stick it out on the ship as long as possible. From our experience, they don't make staying on the ship on debarkation day the most comfortable or pleasant. Their goal is to turn that ship over. They don't want people sticking around nor would I really want to try that hard. To me, is really isn't any more pleasant sitting on the ship or sitting at the airport. They are both just about the same. Might as well get it out of the way and just get to the airport where I can relax until the flight.

Ship: Free ice cream, beverages, nice views, breeze, fresh air...

Airport: $5 muffins, no free self serve ice cream, stuffy, crowded

Ship Wins....

Last time I had a 5:00 flight, I tried to be the last one off the ship. I was waiting to hear my name called by the CD.....never did....

I was asked to leave by quite a few crew members...and finally left when I did not see anyone else.

When I left, I asked if I was the last one, and was told there were over a hundred more!!:confused:

Not sure where THEY were hiding.....

They have AWESOME fish and chips on deck 10, just above the dessert area in front of the buffet on the Lido deck.

This is hidden, and so amazing. Most people have no idea it is there, and it is SO good :)