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I just have to tell you how much I am enjoying your review.  😀

7 hours ago, TxTeach79 said:

Well. It happened. I walked out of the 80’s rock and glow and I heard it… “Mr. S?”…. My genitals retracted into my body as I saw a kid from my sixth period. Lovely. Just lovely. 

This brings back memories. This has happened to us several times - in Jamaica, in Disneyworld and once on a cruise.   Makes me happy I am retired and can now vacation when kids are in school. 

I wish they would.  I would love to try some of their other brands - especially the ones that sail out of FLL.  Right now CCL gives me offers I really can't refuse.

I booked my upcoming Magic cruise with a casino offer- free play, dou everywhere, etc.. My pvp checked my dd's account to see if she had anything - she got dou in casino, less free play, etc.  She asked if my dh was sailing, as he also had an offer.  He wasn't, but she said she would have given him same offer as dd.  That would have been 3 offers for 1 cabin.  We all literally get casino offer emails everyday from CCL for all 3 of us - and dh hasn't sailed with them for 2 years.  Maybe we just have a great pvp. 

Safe travels.  Looking forward to your review.  AA has been not so good to us on our last few flights NY-MIA or MIA to NY.  Besides a 3 hour delay last trip they kept changing the gate on us.  We all looked like a scene from a movie (think it was Airplane) where the passengers kept running to different gates as we all kept getting text notifications about the gate changes- 3 of them.  And if you know MIA that airport it is huge. We ended up boarding at the original gate we were scheduled from - lol. 

1 hour ago, ontheweb said:

I have a feeling your post is at least half in jest, but to be accurate it is not the entire 9 months that a pregnant woman can sail on Carnival (or any other cruise line). They all have a cutoff. I believe it is the last trimester, but I could be wrong. If that is not the cutoff, I am sure someone will correct me.

It was in jest - but just in case I looked it up, and here is the pregnancy policy from Carnival:  (and you can get a lot of cruise days in 6 months!)

Therefore, any Guest who has entered, or who will at any time during the cruise enter, the 24th week of estimated gestational age in her pregnancy, agrees not to book a cruise or board the ship.

Due to limitations of medical care, both on board and in various ports of call, women who have entered or exceeded their 24th week of pregnancy, at any time during the cruise, will not be allowed to board or sail with the ship. Accordingly, I hereby acknowledge and agree that I will not enter my 24th week of pregnancy before or at any time during my cruise. I understand and agree that any pregnant woman who tries to board the vessel, who has or will enter her 24th week of estimated fetal gestational age at any time during the cruise, risks denial of boarding and/or disembarkation without compensation or refund.

Maybe the time the child spent en utero counted towards the Diamond status.  Can take a lot of cruises in 9 months - lol.

We also love Magic.  Have been on her several times and would not hesitate to book her again. (which we did for January - lol)

What a wonderful surprise for your grandkids!  We love the Magic!

Great review as usual! We love the Magic, and are looking forward to being on her again in January.  Reading your review makes me wish the time went faster!

4 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

Hope your luggage gets back in contact soon....

Just catching up after a few days away.  First off - sorry to hear of your dad.  Love that you have his sweatpants. He will always be in your heart.   Love your reviews, and wishing you the best of cruises.  Hopefully the expected rain storm will hold off until after you get out to sea a bit.  

Good luck to Patti - sending speedy recovery wishes her way!

Congrats on your graduation!  Best way to celebrate is on a cruise!

2 days before anyone who isn't Diamond or Platinum- 16 days prior to sailing.  If you look at your cruise manager it will show you the exact date.

Now if they would only include gratuities.  Though we always pre-pay them, would much rather they be included with the fare.  At least the crew wouldn't lose out when people remove their grats because they feel they paid enough already for the cruise.

Just an fyi- JFK is doing major construction on new terminals.  At this point in time I would avoid that airport - the traffic is crazy bad in and out.  I would stick with LGA.  

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/construction-may-make-getting-to-jfk-airport-a-nightmare-for-next-3-years-what-to-know/4275190/

6 hours ago, smashedpumpkins said:

I've never booked so many rooms at once. Normally it's just my wife, kids and myself and it's easy to book online. I'll be booking 6 or 7 rooms in the coming days for a Carnival cruise and I want to make sure we're as close together as possible. I've already located the deck and room numbers that I believe work best. I'm concerned that booking them separately could result in price changes or other unwanted changes down the line.

 

• Should I call and book directly though Carnival? Do they have access to buckets of rooms that don't appear online?
• I would call Carnival directly.  If you do not have a pvp whoever answers phone can help you.  My pvp always has access to cabins that do not appear online.  Maybe look to see what cabins you may want before calling Carnival.  We also always have a cabin number/numbers we want to book in mind beforehand.
• What about booking through somewhere like Costco for the extra incentives? Can they hand such large bookings on the phone? I can't help you with this as we always book directly with CCL.
• Will I be able to see all reservations under my account, even for the rooms I'm obviously not in? Or will everyone need to create a Carnival account? (Or perhaps both options?)
• You can link the cabins to your account - however, unless you want to pay their sail and sign accounts I would have each cabin creat their own account.

 

Thanks for any help!

I remember the days when they did have lemonade/cookies for Plats/Diamonds at the terminals, but that was years ago.  Have never seen a private lounge for Diamonds on any ship - maybe it is something new?  

I like the idea of you going to Chef's Table while your son goes to Kid's Club.  I have never done it myself, but have heard it is fantastic.  You can always have your son celebrate with you at breakfast or lunch.   

22 minutes ago, Jamman54 said:

Happy Mother's Day!!! We won't be posting anything new today. We'll be back tomorrow to get the second cruise started. Have a great day! ❤️😃

Enjoy your day off!

We have seen coast guard helicopter Eva's 2x on CCL ships.  Amazing to watch.  Kudos to CCL and the Air Force for getting the boy to the hospital for treatment.

2 hours ago, RobertL88 said:

 

 

Do you know by any chance if you have to make reservations for the zipline or that you could decide to do the zipline right there and then? I don't see the zipline under the available shore excursions for Amber Cove. And any idea of the prices? Thank you!

There is a hut where you can buy the zipline pass right at AC.  Last time we went it was $20 for an all-day pass, but I think I read somewhere it was up to $25 now.

Great start!  Have never been on Elation - but we are fans of the "smaller, older" ships - Horizon is largest we have been on, and she was "too big" for us.

Hope your knee feels better soon.  BTW - we make our grilled cheese by putting butter in the pan to melt, then the sandwich on the butter.  I do find the way they make grilled cheese on the ship a bit dry for my taste.