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We cruised from Long Beach January 8th and returned the 22nd. We had no issues, in spite of the weather during those weeks.

We just returned from a Hawaiian cruise. At the advise of several folks on these boards, we took the bus from Kahului to Ma'alaea Harbor, and friends took the bus to Lahaina. It was SO easy and cheap! We left the port area, and after leaving their "walkway", took a right. We walked along the sidewalks for about 15 minutes until we reached Queen Ka'ahumanu Center. This is the shopping area with the bus stop. A security guard graciously directed us to the place to buy tickets and meet the bus. It couldn't have been simpler, and cost each of us $4.00 for round trip!!

We just got off the Miracle (sister ship/Spirit class), and they had a pickleball court!

I always get enough from AARP to pay off my cruises. I've had 10% off every cruise I've booked for many years!!😉😁

No, you do not. You would only have to sign in a specialty dining venue, where you pay extra...not in the MDR.

I was on the Hawaiian Journeys cruise the last two weeks. It was definitely on the buffet for the Chocolate Extravaganza, but I didn't see it any other time OR in the MDR. It wouldn't hurt to ask about it, because Carnival is usually very accommodating.

Have an awesome couple of cruises, Jeff and Patti! I look forward to another thorough and entertaining review when you return. We're jumping on the Miracle to Hawaii tomorrow morning! Aloha 🌴🌺

It usually goes back to the original form of payment, so gift card, I'm guessing.

This past year, I've had it on embarkation day on the Horizon and Magic. I'll be on the Miracle in a week, and I'll be looking for it! Next to creme brulee in the MDR, it's the best dessert Carnival has, IMHO. 😋

I always request one on the day I meet our room attendant. I've never had a problem getting one.

Fingers crossed that your transportation woes are settled. Flying has become a nightmare, with so much uncertainty and cancellations. (We fly cross-country from Washington, DC to LAX next week...I'm already dreading the process!) Looking so forward to your live review! I always enjoy your humor and outlook.

I agree with Duanerice1. We've snorkelled all over the Caribbean, but nowhere as spectacular as Bonaire. We booked Seacow Snorkel, through Carnival, and the crew was exceptional. The Magic has a nice layout, with a Lanai exterior deck (5, I believe) going all the way around the area. It has great seating, several hot tubs, and lounge areas. I love the spa, with the thassotherapy pool, on the Magic. It's worth it to me to get the spa pass for the length of the cruise.

KKB, we must be on the same cruise...January 8th? It's bitter cold here in Virginia, too. Looking forward to the islands. (I hear the first couple of sea days will be chilly and rough)! We've not been on the Miracle, but we've sailed her sister ships, Pride and Legend, numerous times. It's our favorite class of ships, due to the layout and space per person. See you onboard!

Your reviews ALWAYS make me smile! Bless you for entertaining and informing us!

Excellent review, as always! Thanks so much for your effort.

https://www.cruisetimetables.com/ The above link is what I use to research ships in port. It's not affiliated with Carnival, but you can see which Carnival ships are in particular ports on the dates you choose.

Excited for another Sid review!! Great opening, by the way...😁

We go in early January. We are booked for Volcanoes Nat'l Park...we will see. 🤒

Greg, you are doing what I had PLANNED to do back in February, after our cruise on the Horizon. We were staying (I thought) near Little Havana, and I had planned to walk around, sightsee, and eat (and drink Cuban coffee). Thanks for the screw-up, Expedia! 😣 It took almost 3 hours on a Sunday afternoon to find out where we were actually staying. The confirmation for the room I booked said one hotel, but they actually booked us in another! The hotel we ended up staying at didn't even exist at the time of my initial booking, it was so new. The desk clerk couldn't figure it out, and the Expedia agents were impossible to deal with on a Sunday afternoon. Lesson learned...never again. Needless to say, we didn't get to tour Little Havana. I'm touring vicariously, through you! Thanks!

We're taking the same cruise in January. They probably won't add anything else. We had only 27 total shore excursions for the better part of a year. They finally added a few in October, but we had already booked outside of Carnival by then! You probably need to book Pearl Harbor yourself, and Uber over.

We will be on the Miracle January 8th. I, too, have booked our whale watching through Pacific Whale Eco Adventure. Are you planning to Uber or use the bus system to get to Ma'alaea? I don't have the details worked out, yet, but it looks like the bus system is doable (and cheap)!

Excited for another St.Greg review!

Loved your review! Thanks so much for taking us along with you! 😊

I can't begin to imagine how upset you are over this snafu! I sure hope it all is resolved expediently. Keep us updated.

We've parked close enough to see our vehicle, at times. Other times, less than a 10 minute walk. As mentioned above, it depends on what time you arrive on embarkation day...and where you get to park!