urbanhawk

I also will be following along, as I was booked on this cruise, but canceled it awhile back, as I booked it later on, and the most interesting and affordable excursions had already been booked. (Will book earlier next time!) I was hoping this cruise would have been on the Pride, as I had already sailed on the Legend (as well as the Spirit, and the Miracle). So, you are going on the Legend, right?! Happy cruising!

Help me understand, why there would be a single supplement added, as the offer was in your name, if your DH canceled? The cabin is already paid for. I could see the supplement being added, if the offer was in his name, and he would not be going, and you would have been his guest. Not trying to give wrong information, but just trying to understand.

This may not be your type of booking, but in my case, at 2 different times, I booked the casino offer, under my name which I paid for for 2 passengers. (Paid for the cabin for 2 people, as well as the taxes/port fees.). 2 times the 2nd passenger wasn't able to go the cruise. I called my PVP and he canceled the 2nd passenger, and refunded the tax/port fees. There would have been, for example, each passenger, receiving the $100 paid fare, as on onboard credit. Since the 2nd passenger was not going, I received $200 onboard credit, as the cabin was paid for, as if I was paying the single supplement. Many of the casino offers have different promotions, so you need to "read the fine print", to make sure, there wouldn't be any restrictions/penalties....In any event, happy cruising! 🛥

I've struggled with insomnia for years, so I get your frustration. For many years, I was prescribed ativan, which is a controlled substance, I used for sleep, even though, technically, it was a med for anixiety. (Same family as meds like xanax). Often a primary care physician, will not/can not prescribe these, but a psychiatrist can. Maybe something to look into? Or, could your doctor write you an rx for a higher dose of your sleep med, then you could cut the tablets in half? Then you would have 60 doses and not just 30. Hope it all works out for you, so you can go on your cruise.

Not trying to hijack this thread, but I do have a question re: elite perks, that perhaps someone will know the answer...If I booked a cruise on the Panorama, out of Long Beach, would the airport pick up be at Long Beach, or could it also be at LAX? Thanks.

Thanks for pointing that out! I was wondering why just the tail? Not as meaty as other parts of a beaver. My sister lived in a very rural part of PA., and they often ate squirrel pot pie! (and possum🤔)

I think if you ate 21 dinner entries in a week, that could be your waist🤗

To the best of my knowledge, your sister would have to cruise under her casino offer. Otherwise, the booking would be null and void. The deposit would be lost, but the taxes/port fees would be refunded. Hope you both get to travel.

"puffy ankle seminars"-do they really have those?!😬😂!!!! What about the hairy chest contests? Not that I would want to participate, but I am not hairy. (I may have one gray chest hair!) If there was such a thing as a chest wig, would I be able to participate then?!

Good day! Just out of curiosity-did your cruise on the Splendor start and end in Australia? I ask this because the Luminosa will be sailing from Brisbane to Seattle next month-even tho I booked this from the U.S. with a casino offer, I assume gratuities will be expected/ required? Thanks.

Suz&sean I've used square mouth in the past. Is this what you mean versus smartmouth? Happy cruising! Urbanhawk/Steve

Tucson is a small city -maybe 1 million including suburbs. In 2022 we had 49 pedestrian fatalities, including a woman on my street. Often it is people not using the cross walks, dark streets, under the influence? Very sad situations. I am not being snarky, as you haven't been either. Just the facts, man!

That is waaay too long. I canceled a cruise in late Jan., and had my refund, of taxes and port fees in about a week to 10 days.. I'd check with Carnival.

I've been considering canceling, as well, due to same concerns, as yours. Were you able to transfer (with penalties), or just downright cancel? Thanks.

That's good to know, as I am a U.S. resident, and have a cruise booked on Carnival's Luminosa, leaving Brisbane in April for a 22 day T.P.

If you check out Carnival's website, Carnival.com, Frequently asked questions, you should get most of your questions answered. Leaving from the U.S., each person is permitted to bring one 750 ml. bottle of wine, on board. Maybe it's different leaving from Oz? Happy cruising!

I second that! It's a very beautiful ride!

I had to call Carnival today about my upcoming cruise. The agent I spoke with found my booking and verified that I would be sailing on the Paranormal this Sat. the 21st. I didn't have the heart to tell her it was the Panorama! My friends asked if I would be going to the Mexican Riviera, or maybe it would be going to the Bermuda Triangle?!😁 Happy cruising...to where ever!

Yes, it's a gamble!😂😂 But I like to call them games of chance!😉

In Dec. I had to cancel my non-refundable deposit cruise on the Panorama. (It was a casino offer). .I knew the consequences and called Carnival to cancel-the rep transferred me to the casino dept. I explained that I wanted to move the cruise back a month, and not actually cancel..The casino rep/host was able to do a transfer-with penalties. I didn't actually lose any money, as the cruise was less expensive, after the holidays. I guess I lucked out!

I have 2 cruises booked, and receive (casino) offers every day-I haven't been on a cruise, for various reasons, for 6 years, which may be the reason, I still receive them?

"Fully paid for" may be arbitrary. If it 's a casino offer, I believe the guest that booked the cabin has to board. If they don't, the casino offer could be void. The others in the cabin could be "re-fared", and pay a higher fare.. I'm not saying this would be the case. The O.P. may consider checking with the Casino Dept.

Yes, I understand this, but I should have been more specific-ie: for a TP, from Brisbane to Seattle in April ?

I believe you are right but am curious, if your March cruise extended into April, would you pay higher gratuities for part of your cruise? or just the current rate? The new rates are for U.S., and European departures. Why not the Australian departures, not that I am complaining?

Thanks for your helpful reply. I remember the "old days"-pre apps!, the hostess would give the guest a beeper, during busy dining times, to notify them, when seating would become available.