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Has anyone done this recently? We have a cabana reserved for April 11th and I'm curious about safety with all the recent news. I realize Cozumel is miles away from the latest, but it is at a level 2. Thank you for any insight.

1 minute ago, JohninDC said:

About 15+ minutes in the cab, depending upon traffic, then the walk through the shops and along the pier. I would plan on at least 30 minutes - maybe more.  You do not want to be a pier runner!

Thank you! Sounds like an hour should do the trick.

How much time do we need to allow for travel back to the ship? We are cruising on Carnival. TIA

2 minutes ago, kwokpot said:

Make sure you also hand in your card at table games to track your play there. If you're going to be a regular in the casino on your cruise it's worth your while to find and meet the casino host  for your cruise. Tip the dealers. You can check your points accumulation on the slots machines and also a new feature, on the phone app, although it may or may not be accurate.   

IF you're accumulating points at a good pace it's not inappropriate to speak to the casino host about comping a meal at a specialty restaurant. Sometimes that could come automatically, but it never hurts to ask, all they can say is 'You need to play a little more before I can do that'. That's why it's always good to meet and make yourself known to the casino host. 

Thank you so much for all the helpful information!!

36 minutes ago, Mic101680 said:

 

You use your S&S card as your casino card - you can track your points, which reset after each cruise, on the HUB app.

 

I haven't really ever seen a whiskey list anywhere for Carnival, but do remember seeing Jack Daniels, Buffalo Trace, and Woodford Reserve in the bourbon category. There may have been a couple other bourbons, but most of their whiskeys I saw on my last few cruises were scotch, which I am not a fan of. I just stuck with the BT when I wanted it neat since it's hard to find at home and is a somewhat decent bourbon.

Thank you! Sounds like a good plan.

3 hours ago, kwokpot said:

I'm curious about this. When and how did you get this card? What does it look like? Is there an expiration date? I'm assuming your VIFP # is on it? I've NEVER seen one and I'm not sure what the purpose of it especially give Carnival's Casino program doesn't even have visible tiers levels to attain, so there's really no purpose to it.

At one time, I thought I read that there was a card. I was just looking for clarification as to what card you use. I didn't know if I needed to get an OPC before or at the casino, but apparently it doesn't exist. 

4 minutes ago, mz-s said:

 

Absolutely can. A lot of people don't know that. Some ships have more room at the steakhouse bar than others.

Awesome, thanks again!

5 minutes ago, mz-s said:

S&S card is the card to use onboard. I didn't know the Ocean Players club gave out cards.

 

No, not all bars have all bourbons. The steakhouse bar, and Guy's Smokehouse bar, tend to have the most extensive bourbon selection. The casino bar pretty much tops out at Woodford Reserve.

Thank you. Can you go to the steakhouse bar if you're not eating there?

Just a couple questions. What card do you use at the casino? Is it the Ocean Players Card or the Sign and Sail? Also looking for bourbon. Do all the bars have the same brands available? Having a hard time finding a bourbon list.

For me it would have to be a Cosmo or a blue long island tea.

At dinner when they bring the shots around, I always try to get a B-52!!! YUM!!! :D

Shots at dinner? Do tell?????

Windjammer, too.

Thanks!

Just to add freshly squeezed OJ is an extra charge. Regular OJ is included. I have seen many ask for the freshly squeezed then be surprised when asked for a seapass.

Where is the fresh squeezed OJ? Do you have to be in the dining room?

We will try and hope for the best. If not, there are plenty of other options. We certainly won't go thirsty. :)

Sweet! Thank you!!!

Can you get a Foster's Oil Can with the Ultimate Package?

Thanks

That menu shows Starbucks. Is it Seattle's Best now on Enchantment?

How do you know what type of party the ship will have? So that I know what to pack

I found out by reading cruise critic and looking at the daily compass.

On my first cruise I kept wondering who Bill was, and how did he have so many friends that they got an entire lounge once a day. Then on my second cruise he was back again - what a coincidence! It wasn't until my 3rd cruise I found out :)

I wondered too when I first started cruising. Thank goodness for this board.

So you're the thing they have in common? I'd go for something based around your name then. Harry's Entourage, Bob's Buddies or something. If your name is either Bill or Dorothy, I'd avoid calling the group "Friends of..."

Haaaa...Not Bill or Dorothy.

How do you know each other, are you a family, or met through a social club, or something else? What's the common factor?

It's really an assortment. Some are neighbors, some are friends of friends, some couples have never met each other.

I'm looking for ideas for a group cruise name. We are a group of 18 to include 7 couples, one adult female and 3 teenage boys. We are cruising on the Enchantment of the Seas March 11th. Was hoping to find something we can use again if this turns into an annual event. Thank id advance for your help.

Thanks everyone!

Do people dress up for the party?

What a touching story. Thank you for sharing!:)