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There was an act 2 to my experience on Carnival. A couple of times during anytime dining I sat with same group of people. They were cool the first two times. The 3rd I figured out one was trying to match me up with this Hispanic lady who I knew was not interested though she kind of mixed her signals. When I detected what was going on, I told the one lady who was trying to set up she could share my information(she already had it) with the Hispanic lady if she was interested. Then I avoided all of them the last day on the cruise. Easy enough to do on a sea day.

I think years ago there were websites or travel agencies that specialized in pairing singles together to allow singles to travel without paying the single supplement. This is probably no longer a practice. This isn't an unusual as one would think. I had a rather unpleasant meal at a singles table on Carnival. I had asked for anytime seating to avoid awkward conversations with the same group for the duration of a 7 night cruise. The person in charge of changing dining times explained this was not possible. I figured I would go with the flow. The guy sitting next to me regaled stories of past cruises where he brought a female partner with him. He had made the assumption on two or three cruises that if he paid for the cruise he was entitled to have sex with the women. Each time the women disagreed. On this cruise he was complaining bitterly about these experiences. In each case he had been drunk and gotten into arguments with the women. I suspect this guy isn't the only idiot who got himself into these situations. I left the dining room with plans of skipping dinner at the loser's table. The same lady who told me no earlier asked me how it went. I told her what happened. She was apologetic. I told her it was not Carnival's fault. This was my first poor experience with dining partners in 4 cruises. I told her 3 out of 4 was pretty decent. She changed me to anytime dining. These ships are small cities that have to be equipped to deal with many situations to ensure the safety of all passengers.

We will be sitting in the steak house eating at 5 p.m. regardless of what the ship is doing. Clothesline bacon should be about the 3rd thing I eat on the ship that day. Have not figured out lunch yet.

I copied and pasted the information from the email. As far as I can see there is no negative impact for me. We arrive the day before. My assumptions is that this is related to low and high tides. I am sharing this because others may be impacted and might want to know ahead of time. ITINERARY CHANGE NOTIFICATION Please be advised that due to operational reasons, Koningsdam will now depart Vancouver at 4:00pm and all guests must check in by 3:00pm. As a result of this change, flights into Vancouver should arrive no later than 1:00pm on embark day. For Flight Ease guests with early-arriving flights, you will be rebooked automatically and advised of your new air schedule. For guests with independent arrangements, please rebook flights that arrive before 1:00pm. Should you incur unexpected expenses such as air change fees, reimbursement requests may be submitted for consideration via the form at http://*****/HAL_CHGFEE Additionally, we have revised our call times in Ketchikan, Alaska. The revised itinerary displays in full below. We regret any inconvenience these changes may cause and look forward to welcoming you on board. This is the new Itinerary: Day Date Itinerary Arrival Departure SAT 06 AUG Sail from Vancouver, B.C., CA 4:00pm SU 07AUG Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage MO 08AUG Tracy Arm Inlet Service Call Shore Excursion Guests Only 9:00am 9:30am MO 08AUG2 Juneau, Alaska, US 1:00pm 10:00pm TU 09AUG2 Skagway, Alaska, US 7:00am 8:00pm WE 10AUG2 Glacier Bay Cruising Only Route/Time Subject To Weather/Ice 7:00am 4:00pm TH 11AUG Ketchikan, Alaska, US 11:00am 7:00pm FRI 12AUG Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage Cruising Only SA 13AUG Debark Ship Vancouver, B.C., CA 7:00am

How would this affect me in Neptune suite 42111. Would I be able to use that first set of elevators as I go forward?

I just received an email that our 1:45 whale excursion in Juneau was moved from 1:45 to 4:15 for operational reasons. Not a complaint on my end. I’m thinking this information may help others cruising on the Konigsdam in August.

Thank you. I refreshed and now my booking for the steak house shows up and it says that we have redeemed our dining credits. Earlier today I think I cancelled the seafood restaurant by mistake. I will get it sorted out.

I am a bit confused. I know I booked the seafood specialty restaurant and I believe I booked the steakhouse for August 6. But I do not see these on my itinerary. I see shore excursions that I booked, but not the dining reservations. Am I looking in the wrong place?

Yes, I was looking at 2023 fares. I will contact the TA in September when I am prepared to pay the deposit. I am a teacher and don't get paid during the summer. The random sailing I looked at showed had now balcony cabins available and no insides available. I suspect that with a little flexibility and working with a Cunard certified TA I will be able to get a lower fare and then I can work on the airfare.

I think I read about such a package at some point. I am considering an eastbound Transatlantic and flying back from Europe. Does Cunard offer any deals on this? Or is it better to make my own air arrangements? Thank you

I just pre-paid my gratuities for my 7 day alaskan cruise. We are in a Neptune Suite. At 238 for two people in a cabin that comes down to about 35 dollars a day for all of the people who assist us. This is my first suite experience, and from what I understand the individuals working with us will be providing extra services and effort. How do you veterans handle this?