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I have significant sensory issues with noise triggering my anxiety and recently purchased these noise cancelling ear plugs for my upcoming cruise. They are specifically intended for noise sensitivity. I have been using them and OH MY HECK they make such a huge difference! I'm still able to hear people speaking, but the loud background noise is quite diminished. Just wanted to share. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFS1XSW8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

It's not your regular claw machine. The powers that be have the ability to change the "gripping" power of the claw, so while there might be several "wins" the first day, those numbers would be significantly reduced after that. It is less about skill and more about luck. (Info here is based on a mini documentary I watched on cruise casinos)

I'm cruising on the Magic Jan 7 - 13 and the spa pass was $149.

Oh my - this looks scrumptious! Hoping fruit soup stays on the menu somewhere!

Only if you are the one snoring.😁

I had the strawberry bisque on my first cruise in 2002 and fell in love with it. It's my "food memory" from that cruise. Fast forward to booking my second cruise for January 2024 cruise - I noticed it's still on the menu and do a little happy dance!

I am always hot, and anticipate being grumpy hot in my stateroom if I don't have a fan! I purchased this fan from Amazon and have been using it around the house. It's small but mighty and the charge lasts a decent amount of time. Worth sacrificing some suitcase space! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMQ5D66N?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I went ahead and got the pass and I'm so excited! I'm a solo traveler and a very early riser, so I think I will get good use of it early morning. I've got some significant arthritis/balance issues, and with the amount I'll be walking on the ship and excursions I know my body will thank me for it. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!

A post I read somewhere (cannot find it now)called the room fridge more of a cooler than a fridge. I will be traveling with medication that needs to be refrigerated, so I'd love some insight here. I'm in one of the accessible cabins on the 2nd deck. Thanks!

Thanks! I'm on the Magic and after reading so many rave reviews of the Thermal Suite, I have been very close to splurging on it. Knowing the thalassotherapy pool is part of it will tip the scales! Have a great time on Celebration!

My cruise in January currently has thermal suites passes available for the week and I'm having a hard time figuring out if that pass would include the thalassotherapy pool. Can someone give me some insight? TIA!

Newbie cruiser here - I'm sailing on the Magic in January and am now wondering if my styling tools will work. Do you know why they didn't work?

Cruising solo on Magic in January and was curious where you find quieter areas at different times of the day. I know Serenity may be a quieter area, but I'd love more options than there and my stateroom when high volume triggers my anxiety. Any quieter nooks or secret spaces you've discovered? I already have plans to bring some sensory overload ear plugs to help. Thanks for any insight you have!

I will be cruising on Carnival Magic in January and since it's been over 20 years since my last cruise (Carnival Victory in 2001) I'm beyond excited! I do sometimes have anxiety issues when overstimulated and noise is a common trigger. In common areas like dining, pools, sail away party, etc, can any veteran cruisers give some insight on noise levels. For example, are you able to have a soft voiced conversation, need a firm voice to be heard, feel like you sometimes have to shout? I'm considering bringing earplugs to wear (I'm sailing solo so I don't have a partner I'll be ignoring) and wondering if anyone else is sensitive to loud crowds. Thanks for any insight/feedback!

I have the AARP membership, so I used that and will probably go back over the next couple of months to get discounted cards to pay for internet/drinks/etc!

I'm shiny new to cruising and really appreciate this savings tip!