bonstersd

We board the Jubilee on February 24th!  So excited for your awesome live report!  

You may want to keep checking the Amtrack Pacific Surfliner schedule.  They are doing maintenance on the tracks and there is a section closed during the weekday and on certain weekends so they transfer the passengers to a bus and then resume on the train.  Just an FYI.

You will love San Diego!

Merry Christmas!  Hoping to take a break from A Christmas Story and read some updates from you on your cruise!

I see from the ship's camera that she's here in San Diego!  What time are you boarding?  I sail on her in 2 weeks so I would love any details of boarding, especially if they have the Casino at Seas boarding line (which should be separate from the regular line).  It's going to be a warm day in San Diego and even warmer tomorrow (should be warmer south as well).  

Will you please take more pics of the casino or a video. I'm interested in what table games they still have and what slots, including video poker?  Also, If you could report when the casino is open throughout the cruise?  I know when not in port but curious as to when sailing near Alaska.  Have a great cruise!  I will be onboard on June 28th.  Looking forward to all of your pictures!  Thanks! 

21 hours ago, Marion B said:

   Did I understand correctly - you had a rapid test in San Diego?  Do you mind sharing where and how much?  In case our appointments at home fall through, I'd like to know where we can get tested there as Plan B.  Thanks.

   Continue enjoying.  

There is a place in Pacific Beach, about 10-15 minutes from downtown San Diego (Escondido is 45 minutes north of downtown) that does Rapid Testing.  With insurance, it is $25.  You can make an appt. online.  I did it for my cruise last month and it was easy breezy.  They also take walkins but people with appts. get in faster.  https://app.samedayhealth.com/booking/california--san-diego--pacific-beach?wmode=opaque

There is also a drive through place downtown but it is over $100 and you have to submit it to your insurance for reimbursement. 

Do you mind sharing what type of cabin you have and/or the cabin number?  The balcony looks larger than most.

I've never been a fan of the buffet on any cruise line.  Can you tell me when type of hard seltzers they have the Panorama?  Brand and flavors?  I would greatly appreciate knowing this before my 9/11 sailing.

Hope you enjoy the rest of your cruise!  I'm looking forward to mine.   Thanks!

I'm surprised you're still going to PV as they had some damage from the hurricane.  I'm on the 9/11 sailing and I'm assuming our itinerary will change as well.

Did your itinerary change for this week? 

So loving your review!  Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the review!  I'll be sailing on her in January out of San Diego!

10 hours ago, sid_9169 said:

Thanks for making your way over here... Better late than never:) Hopefully enough going on over in the Ay Tee El to keep you busy until the Encore cruise...

I too just finished reading this great thread! Thanks for sharing your birthday and vacation with us. 

I tried to send you a message but it won't let me.  I wanted to ask a favor of you for your next cruise on the Encore.  Will you email me at my username at yahoo?  Thanks!  Bonstersd

2 minutes ago, Anonymoussol said:

I did book through CAS. I was comped an inside room. I have heard it is harder to get a upgrade when you book with a comp. but thats just a rumor I think. Will let you know for sure. 

Thanks!   I had an inside comped room too but upgraded to a ocean view.... bidding on balconies.

On 8/1/2019 at 9:52 AM, Anonymoussol said:

Congrats on the upgrade!! 

If you dont mind I have a couple questions. Did you book with CAS or on your own?

Did you happen to see how full your ship was and room availability before you bid? And lastly, $100PP or $200 PP ?

Trying to gage for my upcoming cruise on the Escape 9-1

Anonymoussol, please let us know if you you get an upgrade for your 9/1 Escape cruise.  I'm assuming you booked through CAS?  I did as well for the 9/15 cruise... want to know what my chances are for an upgrade having booked through CAS.

Carnival ships do leave Cabo bay at night.  I know another cruise line does not.  Gtaylor is correct that if a storm comes up and it is unsafe for the ship to stay in the bay, it will not so staying over night in Cabo might turn into flying home from Cabo.  🙂

What a spectacular review!  Thanks for sharing!

I would wait to change your airfare because the airline will likely change your flight many times before your scheduled departure.  I booked my flight for my September cruise last December...it has changed 4 times already.  If it is the airline's change, you can change your flight with no change fee.  🙂

Photos of the Escape's casino?

What fun things are on the agenda today?  

3 minutes ago, HBCcruiser said:

Paper straws if you ask.

Dang!   I just bought paper straws to bring on my cruise!

Looks like a great time -- even if just to watch (and bet).  Speaking of betting, will you please post some pics of the casino? Thanks!

15 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

Chargers miss the game winning FG. Get a shot 5 yards closer because the Steelers were called offsides (didn’t look like it to me). Second attempt is blocked but the Steelers were called offsides (they were that time). He gets a 3rd shot from 5 yards closer and makes it to win the game. Chargers 33 Steelers 30

Good win for my Chargers!

I would seriously consider just paying as he goes.  I don't know how much a 21 year old can drink and maybe having 15 drinks available per day is too much for a "newbie" drinker.   If there is any problem with his ordering a drink after he turns 21, just go to guest services and they should be able to handle it for you.  I do, however, believe that you have until the second day to buy the cheers package and the drinks you ordered and paid for the day before get zeroed out.  Good luck and happy birthday!

Welcome to San Diego.  Passed by her this AM on my drive to work.