Greyhoundcat

My father would have already left without her. Hope she turns up soon.

Couple of questions please: Can two coffees be purchased at same time with a card? Thinking of purchasing one card to share between 2 of us, aware of the 15 per day limit. Does it also include regular coffee (not espresso?) Assuming yes, but don't want to purchase it if it has to be espresso based drinks. We like regular coffee and iced, and occasional mochas. Thanks for any info.

Agree %1000.

I expect to pour half and half if the container says that is what it is.

Does anyone know if paid coffee has real half and half available?

Respect this is your opinion. Our experience on Disney (6 times) has been the opposite. Beautiful cabins with many designs for families, gorgeous private island, good food (very subjective of course). Were lucky enough to be in concierge once. What a treat.

Disney has a nice product. We enjoy it very much for what it's worth.

We did use facial recognition. It was a breeze getting off the ship in NYC.

Thank you for this question. There is another thread on this topic that really puzzles me. Yes, there is a line. It didn't bother us at all. We are well nourished people with enough $$ to pay for a cruise. We don't expect instant gratification and are content to wait in a line. We didn't notice anyone cutting in line or being rude at all. FYI: we ate at the buffet the entire 4 day cruise. Pizza, burgers, tacos, are all available outside and away from buffet if one wants to avoid it.

Common areas temperature were just fine. Can't comment on elevator (don't use). Never requested ice because the refrigerator was the best one we ever had. Rained most of the morning in St. John (only port). Lots of construction near port. Just walked around, didn't do excursions. Ask for coffee card at first order at Java Blue. You get punches on first purchase. Well worth it for us.

Embarkation: Very smooth compared to the Magic last year from NYC....that was terrible. Arrived at our correct time, parked the car and pretty much walked right on. Met our Room Steward while dropping off our bags (Platinum perk). It wasn't the best interaction and only slightly improved the next 4 days. However, the room was always spotless. We never know what load someone is carrying in their life, so we let it go. Ship: We liked it. Really appreciated the abundance of spaces to sit with couches, chairs, cubbies on deck 10 with chairs next to the windows. Deck 5 also has many areas to kick back and relax outside. There have been complaints about Lido's configuration, lack of openness etc. We didn't mind it, but can see how it is weird at first. People split between the interior pool area and the truly outside pool. Didn't notice it being crazy crowded. Many kids in the hot tubs. We don't use pools or hot tubs...just an observation. Theater does seem a little small and I just don't get why they have those giant pillars that obstruct a chunk of views. One of the prettiest Serenity areas we have seen. Didn't spend much time up there, as we liked the cubbie on Deck 10 better. Food: We never ate in dining room, only buffet. It was just fine for us. Not a ton of variety, but certainly good choices. Why do they put the Asian lunch at the Seafood area at the back of the ship? This made no sense to me. We only found it the last day. Java Blue coffee is wonderful. We used it a lot with the punch card. Got a couple free ones over 4 days. Entertainment: Now this is where Carnival shines. A husband/wife duo and the House Rock Band were just amazing. If Carnival is smart, they will keep their contracts! Cabin: We had a balcony on deck 7. Only observation is that the carpets could already use a cleaning. Balcony is bit smaller on this ship. However, the chairs do recline! There is a refrigerator that keeps cold. Shower with real door is great. Debarkation: We were off the ship at 6:45 and in our car by 7:00 AM! Platinum passengers gather in the Theater. Super fast. Overall: Comparing this cruise to the Magic last year from NYC, this was hands down a massive improvement in every way.

Just off the Venezia today. Buffet lines were longer for very beginning of meal times of course. Didn't see any disrespect while waiting. Deli line is in the middle of both lines, but not part of the buffet line. Dessert/fruit in a separate, but close by area. We didn't notice that this was any different than our Disney cruise in February. If you go during peak hours, you will wait a little bit.

Would like confirmation that it is ok to order both a non-alcoholic drink and alcoholic drink at the same time or is this frowned upon? Not trying to take advantage, just want to make the best cost effective decision and not pay every time...yes I realize it is technically sharing a package, but would like to know if it is out of the question to 'share' the package as one of us drinks alcohol, the other doesn't. Edit: Just read both must sign up for program?

Carnival going above and beyond. Kudos to them.

Exactly. I am speculating, but any delay would probably cost $$ and we know how that goes with company decisions. What bothers me the most is the lack of communication. Seasoned cruisers saying it wasn't that bad were not there. I am a seasoned cruiser and I would have been scared to death. This event wasn't as bad as some say and was worse than the company will say. Yes, the staff had a huge mess to deal with. I think of them and the very frightened passengers who felt alone.