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Our dock time is stated as 0645 in Civitavecchia, and we plan to take the train independently (no organized tour) and go straight to the Colosseum.  Does a 1050 ticket time seem reasonable to book?    

I didn't know you could cash in for statement credit!    

If you cash in points from the Norwegian Credit Card for Onboard Credit spending, how long does the process take?  Worded differently - how far in advance of my cruise do I need to work on this?  I sail Aug 21st 2024

If you get the Thermal Suite pass are you issued a robe to keep for the cruise or every time you check in?   A locker?   

I love your review format and especially the red tips!  

We ended up getting seated with Percival and his team on day one.... and requested him every night after.  Amazing service, smile and singing voice!  

We have anytime dining but usually find a waiter we like and then request them each night, even though we might have to wait a little.   Has anyone has a great one that we should ask for?   

Does anyone know if I could use a carnival gift card for the purchase of a GoPro on board?  

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Here is a link to the one that I created for my nephew on our last cruise.   If you like it and want an editable format send me your email address and I will get it to you.  

We used it for him to have fun,  and to  earn spending money for each port.... complete 15 get so much $ and then complete 15 more get $ etc.  

I have only had cheers once so I am new to the "tricks"  but how do you save leftover drinks each day?   I probably wouldn't anyway because I am a little too lazy on vacation and wouldn't go through the trouble (haha) but I couldn't even think how you would do that.  

I think I am compairing apples to apples - ocean view room right next to mine is now $200 cheaper direct on Carnival.   Says it is the same category

I am past final payment date.    I do not think I would want an upgrade up one level as it would put me right under the galley..... maybe noisy?  

I booked with Carnival direct in July at a VFIP rate.  The price for a cabin one level up from me and the same level are both $150-$200 less online now.   But I am told they will not price match.  I sail Oct 14th so I can not cancel and re-book either.   Does this sound correct?   

I could not find the answer on the website - is there a charge for the steam room and sauna on the Carnival Elation?  

I am on the Elation Oct 14th.... are they still on the old Brunch Menu?

On a 5 day cruise, is there one formal night?    Is it night 2?   First Sea day night?    

Carnival Elation OCt 2019 - Our itinerary is 

Sail Day

Sea Day

Amber Cove

Grand Turk

Sea Day 

Thank you everyone.    I had used Google and found that article also - but never trust everything I find online so was not sure if it was a complete list.   Thanks!  

My Mom is trying to figure out what her first cruise ship was..... it was a May (Mothers Day) 1992 cruise on Carnival to the Western Carribean.    I narrowed it down to the Ecstasy, but she doesn't think that was it.   She thinks she sailed from Ft Lauderdale?    Any ideas?  

I agree - no cons except the physical packing of your luggage.... encourages you to pack lighter.   If we have FTTF we get there whenever we want and drop bags in the room, no FTTF we just time it so we arrive after 1:30.   I like never worrying about losing my bags

On the Carnival Splendor is the Steam Room part of the Spa Pass only access or is it included in the standard fare?   

We want to do a trip to Stone Island on our own.... no tour.   It sounds as if loungers are hard to get there..... not a chair, but a true lounge chair.  Is this true?   How early must one get there to score one?  

What are your top 3 must not miss activities on the ship?    A spa treatment?  A bingo game?  Dr Suess breakfast?    Anything.... tell me your top 3 things you can't miss on a Carnival Cruise!  

I couldn't figure out how to upload a picture so I linked to a new page on my website. If a link is not allowed - could someone tell me how to add a picture?

http://www.wealwayswander.com/cruise-ship-fun.html

Anyway - I created the scavenger hunt for my nephew for our upcoming Carnival Splendor cruise.... any suggestions on fun things to add?

I am thinking that I will create points for the photos and if he gets so many points before each port then he will "win" cruise bucks to spend in port.

Any other ideas?

Taking my 13 yr old nephew on his first vacation / cruise in November on the Carnival Splendor. Our flight to the port will be 3 hours, staying in a hotel the night before, and we have FTTF when we board. I want to get him a gift bag / basket to give him before we go..... what should I include in it???

Is the 7 day pass the same price if bought onboard vs pre-purchasing? I like the idea of touring it first.