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I do know a really good TA. It's against the rules to post his name here. Ask me if we sail together! Or ask someone elsewhere or on your next cruise.
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The inside part of a balcony on carnival on ships other than the really old ships is the exact same as a inside cabin. A OV cabin on the ships I've done is the same as the balcony plus the inside part of a balcony cabin. 220 sf on conquest class. The OV is the most spacious counting the part inside.
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This is a good time to cruise solo. If double occupancy, the credit only applies to your cruise fare, not the entire cruise fare. As described above. This is one time I was happy I was solo. Used mine for alaska.
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Mariner - what activities are free and what cost extra?
firefly333 replied to suec12's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Idk of any pay activities really. You can sign up for lessons on the surf zone. But surfing is free. Rock climbing and ice skating is free. Unless there is a escape room which is only for adults so your grandkids cant sign up. It's free. -
Specialty dining package prices
firefly333 replied to iluvit!'s topic in Royal Caribbean International
In your planner it will list each restaurant once dining opens up. The number crossed off next to the discounted rate is the full price. -
As above if you can find a TA with group prices they are also refundable. And 99% of the time lower than booking nonrefundable direct prices.
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Do all balcony rooms have sofa beds?
firefly333 replied to Tin can's topic in Royal Caribbean International
No some are regular sofas. You need to put 3 in mock booking and it will show which cabins have the sofa bed. Cabins that hold 3 are a different category from those that hold 2. Often more expensive. . -
If people expected a big sale or a upcoming reason prices would drop, they wouldnt be booking now, they would wait. No one knows. I hope prices quit rising.
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You know I pinched a nerve and went to emergency to take x rays. At least the doctor thought it was a pinched nerve .. just before I had to board that 14 day carnival cruise. I bought out the grocery store of pain patches ... started developing red spots. Realized changing the pain patches felt like setting my skin on fire. .. I got 4 of 6 boxes of pain patches still sealed. I didnt even know I was sensitive to them. Sure seemed like it. Had to quit using them. The adhesive in them must be wicked strong. A nurse happened to sit next to me in the buffet and saw my arm and said I was reacting allergic to the adhesive.
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I think they had no choice but to cancel. I've seen a lot of people calling to cancel cruises going there. They wanted a refund and werent going to get it. Now royal can say the ship isnt stopping there, shuts down the refund talk ... mostly.
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I dont even think it's that. I dont eat italian food so havent booked msc no matter what it cost, though I was tempted on a thru the canal crossing super cheap. After covid you could book $500 or $600. I saw a week miracle for $300 ish, not a casino comp, basically just fees and taxes. Now I can barely find anything for 1k more $1500 and $1600. I havent yet cracked the 2k price but more and more getting close. There is a nice carnival journey cruise I'd do but I woukdnt pay over $2500 and it's about $3500 for the bare minimum I'd want. And its venizua the italian ship. Blerk says if you see something you like just book it. Money doesnt grow on trees. If I booked every cruise I see I like I'd be spending so much more. I'll watch for a sale. I already got people saying I cruise too much. Imo I could cruise even more! Some pick expensive cruises and cruise fewer times a year, I try to pick cheaper cruise and cruise more often.
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Sailing with companions who have slight health concerns
firefly333 replied to Noledad77's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
My sister cruised with me a lot. She takes seizure drugs. Just for safety I kept all but a couple of pills locked in the safe. Dont want to chance water getting spilled on them or whatever. Nothing was said to carnival. -
I admit I start with date and price. I went to a site I cant name which shows prices. Fall 2025 ncl joy and some princess cruise came up the least out of PC. I've done 3 of each of these. I'm a idk. Maybe I'll do more last minute cruises. I'm assuming ncl joy is older from the price. I just want to cruise. I think carnival lines in general have the best last minute prices. It doesnt make a difference what you call tips. Just get me on the ship without me taking out a bank loan. Let me stay on as long as possible even better.
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ROYAL UP BID....BALCONY TO JR SUITE
firefly333 replied to brenderlou62's topic in Royal Caribbean International
You also dont get the extra 1 pt for suite if you royal up. .though you probably know. That's why I wouldnt. -
The contractor called me back and we agreed to what has to be done before I arrive. 2 lights, painting and cleaning. Hes like oh you will want the carpet shampooed, and this and that. Of course more $$$$ than I anticipated. But it needs to be done before I move my stuff in. Well the lights could wait. He gave me more suggestions on stuff to do when I get there. The mirror and counter in the wet bar. I'd almost rather tear it out, but that stuff can wait. It's a lot of sf. New appliance, idk about kitchen cabinets. Everything is in really good shape. He commented too whoever lived there took really good care of the place. That's what I think too. Cabinets look dated but in really nice shape. I'm very happy with this condo. Cant wait to get there. 2 more months!
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Hideaway is a party with a dj. Beach club is softer music for relaxing. Yea food a big deal pizza vs lobster and steak.,