I didn't know the Retreat are was adult only. It seems odd that they would have family cabanas but not allow kids. I couldn't find anything in the HAL descriptions that says adult only.
Our kids make more money than we ever did in our careers. Of the 4, 3 can work anywhere in the world that they want to and 2 are almost always doing an international trip while also working. They are the future and they can afford it.
Club Orange people may also have priority tendering privileges. The promotional materials states:
"priority access to specialty restaurant reservations and tenders ashore" but I haven't read any reports confirming that.
Welcome!
If you could share your ship and sailing date I can direct you to the Roll Call for your cruise. That is the place on Cruise Critic where people on a particular sailing can connect for shared excursions and what not. It's also a good place to discuss ideas about DIY in ports and pre & post cruise plans at embarkation cities.
I hope you have a fun, healthy and safe journey. I'll look forward to your posts. And thanks too for the link on your site to the other world cruise blogs. I appreciate it!
Are they requiring people to sign for drinks? I've seen reports that they are on some ships. If when presented with the slip to sign for drinks or specialty restaurants, and the charge is wrong, can you just refuse to sign the receipt?
Well, of course. If I want a higher quality of food , I expect to pay more for it. I get it, it didn't used to be that way. My choices are accept it, complain about it or move on.
I missed that announcement! I thought they had announced that CCL was selling 3 ships, 2 from Costa but did not specify the 3rd.
https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-intends-to-sell-three-cruise-ships-across-brands/90964