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Thanks to all for your quick responses, very helpful. I do plan on taking a powdered mix but it is good to know there will be an alternative onboard if needed. Also, the fact it is included, makes feel better about having purchased the CHEERS package. This is the latest in the Winter/Spring season we have cruised and I fear the heat will be sucking the water out of me!

I see on drink menus that "energy" drinks are available at different venues and are included in the Cheers package. I was wondering if there were any re-hydration or electrolyte replacement drinks like Gatorade available. TIA

Always thought he was a bit of an arse, this just proves it. Seemed he was on every second show on the FoodNetwork I figured he must own it. I discontinued subscribing to FoodNetwork because of him. But, yeah, the burgers are good at Guy's.

Can you make dining reservations through the interactive TV in your cabin?

Since I travel from outside the U.S. I have to go through customs so I take all medications in their original packaging. Just for this reason. Is there a label you could add to the bag?

I see, depending on where our ship will dock, there can be a quite lengthy walk to get from the ship to the shore. Can anyone tell me is there some sort of shuttle or golf cart that would get those with mobility issues to a spot where they can meet up with excursion/tours or can get a taxi?

Looks like a great cruise, good value too. If we win the lottery I am booking it. Now that B has a walker, we'll fit right in. 😁

The Frog prince is one of my all time favourite movies. "Sweetums lay you ugly head down upon your wretched bed. Close your eyes and go to sleep, Rest, you hulking heap:

My last Carnival cruise was 8 years ago and I can't remember if it was stocked at that time But I know it was stoked on some cruises prior. Had to ask them to remove so we could just use it as a fridge.

I noticed the picture of you mini fridge was not stocked as a mini bar. Do they not do that anymore or did you ask to have the items removed? I am hoping not, I never get anything from the mini bar and would rather have it empty as a default.

You pegged it.

Too cute for words Tommy 😁 Sorry I can't be more helpful.

My husband is retired Navy and not much gets him more riled than seeing someone inside wearing a hat/cap. Try wearing a hat in a Legion Hall and you if didn't remove it when asked, you'd be promptly shown the door.

Totally agree. I was just copy and pasting the policy as I read it on the website, didn't say they enforced it. On a different thread I said that they don't enforce the "not permitted" dress code for dining rooms. Some were very quick to come and tell their first hand stories of being turned back. Just one response "I can confirm having been turned away from the Steakhouse on Mardi Gras last year. My then 15yo son was wearing nice shorts and a button-down shirt. We were told he could not enter wearing shorts. We ran to the room quickly and changed. No big deal, but it did happen." That's why I also said "I would suggest your wife wear what she wants but be prepared to be turned away if she is wearing something not permitted. Can either change or eat at the buffet." It seems, like most "rules", it depends on the person left to enforce them. Could get different results depending on the staff or even the day, who knows. It just seems random.

I copy and pasted it from the FAQ/Help page page, What to Pack & Bring/What to Wear

In my experience, they seem to be more lenient regarding women's attire than men's. Having said that, the Carnival website states MDR attire Not permitted: cut-off jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, tee-shirts, gym or basketball shorts, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire Elegant night attire Not permitted: jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, shorts, tee-shirts, sportswear, shorts, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire People will argue that they have seen any or all the the not permitted attire in the dining rooms. I would suggest your wife wear what she wants but be prepared to be turned away if she is wearing something not permitted. Can either change or eat at the buffet. All she would have to do is pack one little dress, a sundress even or skirt/skort that could be easily slipped on come meal time. Sure might save a whole lot of angst.

I was taught that any statement made before the word "but" was a lie. I think of that whenever I use "but" in a sentence and adjust my statement accordingly. Reminds me of when southerners use the phrase "Bless his/her heart", thinking that will soften the criticism that comes next.

Since Cannabis became legal in Canada, the smell of weed has become ubiquitous. You don't have to go looking for it and the aroma is unmistakable. Well, those who are unfamiliar might think they smell a skunk nearby. Walking down the street, in a parking lot, at the beach or park, driving down the road wafting from the car ahead (yup that's illegal), heck we even caught a whiff while driving on the highway. When you walk into a Cannabis store, there is no mistaking where you are. I have smelled it while cruising, while out on my balcony and in the hallways. In my experience, I find those who smoke weed are more mellow and far less likely to become aggressive than those that over consume alcohol, illegal or not.

Get to the back of the line 😆

I stand corrected. Maybe it "all depends". I typically don't pay any attention to what others are wearing. Just for curiosity's sake I may be more observant during our May cruise on the Celebration.

I haven't been on a whole lot of cruises. It's been 5 years since our last cruise and 8 since we last cruised on Carnival. But, I have just had it confirmed from friends who cruise quite frequently, there are no strictly enforced dress codes. Not in any dining room, specialty or otherwise. I haven't heard of anyone being turned away from any dining area because of what they were or were not wearing. Maybe if they were wearing a bathing suit but I don't know. If someone has recent first hand experience of being turned away from a dining room on a Carnival ship I would be interested to hear the reason. I suspect, especially after covid, like many land based dining establishments, Carnival is just thankful to have people on board, no matter what they are wearing. They are not going to aggravate paying customers. I agree with mz-s, I think Carnival just uses it as a photo opportunity. They provide "tips" on what you might want to wear for the evening, it's not an enforced code. And I would argue even some of the "not allowed" attire has been spotted in dining rooms. We used to go formal but in recent years we have toned it down to "business casual" So much less packing! I usually wear what I would be comfortable wearing in any equivalent restaurant on land. If what someone else is wearing bothers me, that's on me I guess. But to be honest, I couldn't be arsed to care what anyone else is wearing, I'll be too busy enjoying my vacation.

Where are the included specialty coffees available?