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We have a ton of these from our 90's and early 2000's cruises. We don't use them, but I can't seem to part with them! Nostalgia.

I always ask the steward for one upon meeting him/her. It's always been delivered promptly!

Great start! I like your writing style 🙂!

The Carnival team had a kiosk set up right at the port in Montego Bay. You paid there, and the shuttle took you to Dr.'s Cave Beach and a little shopping area. It was convenient! We didn't book ahead of time, but I had read somewhere that this option existed, and I was pleased to see that it was available.

We were there in April. My husband was leery of getting off the ship, due to the travel advisory. But I talked him into using Carnival's transportation to a beach, and the security there was excellent. (We were in Montego Bay, rather than Ocho Rios.) I actually felt safer than previous trips to Jamaica.

You need to kill it! They are an invasive species. They're killing trees left and right in my part of Virginia.

Hey, you're 20 minutes from my house!! (Endless Caverns aren't that great, but Luray Caverns are awesome!!)

Thanks for the trip report! I appreciate the details. 🙂

I'm always happy to follow your cruise trip reports!

Your reviews are always outstanding, but you've outdone yourself with the photography in this one! Wow...just WOW.

We've had a balcony room with a pull down bed as well as a couch. Our grandkids took those beds. The pull down was over the couch, so it became like bunk beds.

I like the decor, the layout, and I've been on it the most! We live within 3 hours of Baltimore, which has been its homeport for the warm seasons for many years.

I love the Sunshine, with its awesome Serenity areas, as well as any of thr Spirit class ships (especially the Pride)!

Have a safe, uneventful flight! I'm looking forward to Barcelona 🙂!

I'm on the same cruise! When I got the email saying an itinerary change was coming, I wasn't expecting that! 😁🤣

Yes, there's a pullout clothesline on all Carnival ships I've been on!

The Day Pass at British Colonial Hilton isn't $100, it's $60. https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/british-colonial-hotel On this site, it's a little more ($66) https://www.bahamasdaypass.com/british-colonial-nassau/

Offers are DEFINITELY not based on status. We've been diamond for a few years and never get those cheap (casino) offers. We aren't gamblers, so no deals.

We had a similar situation in 2019. We were in the hotel the night before our cruise, and my adult daughter developed flu-like symptoms (chills, aches, fever). We went to an Urgent Care facility the next morning, and the diagnosis was Influenza B. We had cruise insurance (through Carnival), so I called my PVP and everything was taken care of. I submitted the Urgent Care report, and we rebooked a cruise for 3 weeks later. The process was exceptionally smooth, since we had the insurance. I will never cruise without it!

Hope everything goes smoothly and stress-free with your travel plans tomorrow! For some reason, we've always had "hiccups" getting home from Europe. 🫤 LOADS of thanks for the marvelous cruise report. You've shown me a few places I'm anxious to visit now.

I prefer the surf and turf, with wasabi mashed potatoes. I usually get the French onion soup, as well. My husband likes the strip loin steak. On our last cruise, he ordered the smoked oysters as an appetizer. The presentation was incredible, and he said the taste was wonderful.

You are VERY entertaining! I love the format, with your numbered conclusions. It makes for a fun read!

We were recently refunded our remaining balance from gift cards. We received it in the form of an e-gift card a day or so after returning home.

We basically toured the wall and took a guided taxi tour of the surrounding areas. I don't remember the specific name of the guide, but he gave us lots of historical context. The views of the Adriatic are stunning.

When we went on our Med cruise, I had no idea what to expect in Dubrovnik. It ended up being one of our favorite stops! Enjoy, but try to stay cool and hydrated. (I remember the old town being ridiculously hot!)