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21 hours ago, 80sGal said:

Has anyone received any upgrade offers lately for the Pride?  Hoping for an offer to move from balcony to a suite for July 31 sailing.   I see suites still available but no upsells on My Cruise Manager yet.  Just curious! 

someone called me a few weeks back to try and upgrade my room to a suite... they wanted over a grand. It was too much money for me, but not sure if it was a good deal or not.  BTW, were on the same cruise

5 hours ago, madcat207 said:

So, it's been a whirlwind, as my Girlfriend and I decided to splurge on a cruise, somewhat last minute.  We had to rush and get my daughter's vaccine in order (thankfully had time there), and though her passport won't arrive on time,  being closed loop we should be fine with her birth certificate (I do have my passport). 

 

But in talking to a friend about the upcoming cruise, they asked if we had a notarized letter from mom giving her permission,  and I was taken back... guess I missed another thing? 

 

Mom is in the loop, and is excited for her to go. But she lives across the country from us, so it is more work to coordinate things like this (she also works nights, so mundane things for most can be a bigger chore for her). 

 

Realistically, I like to plan for worst case that can normally happen (I know there is risk already without her passport), so I wanted to find out how common it is to NEED a letter, and what happens without it? I am traveling with her (no flight, we live in FL and departing Canaveral), and our last names match (and she is 9 and plenty articulate.. hah), but I would hate to lose our cruise if we didn't get it on time..

 

(And man, so much effort to spend 5 days on a boat... sheesh!)

My kids and I cruised on Carnival in Nov. of 2019- they were both minors who do not share my last name, but have their fathers with whom I am divorced from. No one asked for proof that I was a parent, nor a letter from their father stating that I "had permission" to take them on vacation.

On 12/29/2020 at 7:19 PM, travisschmittdds said:

A new cruise line policy of not allowing passengers off the cruise ship unless participating in a cruise sponsored shore excursion seems very problematic.  You want to get off the boat and just wander around a bit, not allowed.  
 

I understand the rationale for safety. However, most people want some level of freedom during vacation while using good judgement.

 

I feel many potential cruise customers will not chose to cruise if this policy stands...a traditional land vacation will be more attractive.

 

I’m curious...What are your thoughts?

I certainly hope not... I for one could never afford to purchase an excursion at every port. This would end cruising for me 💯 

I just looked up ShoreTrips- and they are actually a local company here in Wisconsin... I will definitely check them out.

https://www.shoretrips.com/

EDIT: Just looked at some excursion options on their website- unfortunately, there is nothing in my budget. I'm not sure if they are just priced high, or if they only offer the more pricey excursions.