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I have caps made for each cruise. I already have a Virgin cruise cap and they don't sail until 2020. It costs me $20 - $25 for a fitted embroidered cap. And you can have whatever you want on it. I will post pics. :D

I prefer to "self insure." I will be on my 37th cruise Jan. 2016 and have never purchased insurance. Thankfully I have never needed it. If I were to lose now I am still way ahead financially. Just a thought.:)

If $$$ is no object, Lago Mar. It is FIRST class. Hilton Marina is nice and close to the pier. If you stay in the tower and request a southern view room you can see all the ships. From experience cab is less than the cattle van service. :D:D

Try the old fashioned way. Have a set time and meeting place. Use post it notes. :D

Comparing Carnival and Celebrity is like comparing Embassy Suites to the Four Seasons. Carnival delivers a good product. Celebrity delivers an excellent product. I will be on Carnival in January and Celebrity in April. The price is totally different. I cruise Carnival for value and Celebrity for a more upscale experience. I have been on many Carnival cruises (Platinum) and disagree that all it is is a drunk fest. Different demographic but a different price point. Try Carnival and have fun. :):)

January 23rd I will be on Victory for the second time. Oddly I will be only a few cabins from my last cabin. I will be on Lido deck, Cabin 9294. It is a great location. Walk out of the cabin and the glass doors to the aft poor are right there. Ten steps from a bar and burgers and pizza. I haven't been on Carnival for a few years. Been cruising mostly on Celebrity and Disney. We love Celebrity but it is more expensive than Carnival. I am platinum so I don't have to worry about FTTF :) A cruise is what YOU make of it. Go into it with a positive attitude. Make lemonade with the lemons. Cruising continues to change (nickel and dime) but it is still my favorite getaway. Buy the booze package and it becomes an all-inclusive that floats. :):)

I just paid the final for my January 23rd cruise yesterday. I started thinking about all the money Carnival Corp. (all the lines) has long before you sail. You make a substantial deposit at the time of booking and then pay in full months in advance. They have a LOT of $$$ to invest at no cost to them. I would love to know the amount. :):) I have a cruise in April on Allure so now I have the save $$$ for the final on that cruise. That and the "relief" they are realizing from $40 oil. Any thoughts ??

Thanks for the review. I have been on Victory (years ago) and will be sailing again January 2016. glad the food was good. This will be a Boy's cruise so the food just needs to be ok. Platinum so no need for FTTF. :):)

If we could only find out how the "automatic" gratuities are parceled out. When you add up how much is collected each cruise you are talking a lot of money. Something in the back of my head doesn't trust the cruise lines. That being said, I tip the bartenders... even the omelete maker in the morning.:):)

I bought tag holders on Amazon, I have Carnival "size" and Celebrity "size".

They come with braided steel (rope) ties. FTTF

We ate at the Lawn Club Grill two nights and LOVED it. Excellent food. I wore nice (pressed) shorts and a polo shirt.

I have found that tipping the bartender a little cash improves service.:):)

Amazon sells neat luggage tag holders for both Carnival tags and RCCL/Celebrity. Not expensive and can be used over and over.

It has been awhile but I stayed in 9290. I am booked Jan. 23 in 9294. It is a great location. Only steps from the pool and food. I wish they would have done a recent dry dock. Enjoy

Glad you liked Jiffy Jeff. They do a great job.

There is no advantage to using the cruise line transfer. I use a private service but have used taxis. Both are less expensive and faster than waiting for the "bus" to fill. I use Jiffy Jeff Transportation. Love it. Clean, large Mercedes vans. Great service.

We use Jiffy Jeff Transportation. Prompt, nice service.

Renting a car is a hassle. Waiting for the shuttle to take you to the pier.

Hilton Marina... right across from Port Everglades:)

Got ya by a few cruises.:D

We always fly to FLL and then to the Port of Miami. Jiffy Jeff (305)588-6143 is EXELLENT. New Meredes vans.:)

Why would you want to dine with the hired help ? I don't dine with my driver or housekeeper.

I thought I passed during a cruise....then realized I was on NCL.

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I need help too !!

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