jimmyp

Raw Elements USA

Hi,

Has anyone using Port Valet with a red eye flight home? JetBlue changed my flight from 11:58pm to 12:25 am.  I'm hoping that won't cause an issue. Form said flights need to be between 11am and 12 midnight.

Thanks, 

Jim

Hello,

I know Island Wings is highly recommended on this board. I was wondering if anyone had experience with any of the other flight companies.

Have you come across any that don't have a weight supplement? 

Some of the tours seem to let people stand out on the pontoons rather than docking/pulling up to shore. Standing on the pontoon seems more interesting to me. Is it one person at a time? So the rest of the people are in the plane waiting? 

Any experience you can share would be great.

Thanks, 

Jim

Hi everyone,

June 2019 will be my 1st time in Alaska.  Is there more than one place to go dog sledding on Mendenhall Glacier? Does each tour operator have their own camp and helicopter vendor? 

I'm wondering if there is a difference in quality booking direct vs through the ship like in the Caribbean. Are there multiple private operators? 

Thanks, 

Jim

I'm going next week and had this same thought. Love afternoon naps! I'll let you know how I make out.

Can you prepurchase the Tracy Arm small boat? I don't see it listed on Carnival's excursion website. If not do most people go right to the Shore Excursions desk once onboard?

Thinking of getting an Oceanview cabin in Alaska. Cabin 1199. I'm a little concerned that it will be constantly covered in salt and not easy to see out of. Any experience with this?

Thanks,

Jim

Does anyone know their hours? I'm hoping to go after a ship excursion (4:30 pm or later). Do they take credit cards?

Thanks!

Jim

Hello,

Very random question about the Fantasy & Spirit Class ship designs. What is on these decks that make the portholes/windows not straight (see attached)? I don't imagine the actual floor you walk on changes slope like that. I've never sailed on either class, but the design always bothers the OCD Engineer in me when I see them in Port.

Thanks,

Jim

Around midnight. I came across this file when researching this for a cruise back in 2015. I printed a hard copy to keep on hand the first night. Unfortunately, I don't remember where I found it or who wrote it so I can't give credit.

Jim

PS - Definitely second taking the Natchez cruise! It is an actual steamship (the other one is not)

cruise-trip-in-depth-detail-of-river.pdf

Hello,

I was curious to see if anyone had experience with either of these companies/tours.

http://sanjuanwatertours.com/#jetski

http://www.adventurespuertorico.com/ofertas-c1z8y

They both seem to have good reviews on Yelp & Trip Adviser. I'm a little concerned about their cancellation polices. They don't seem to have allowances for if the Ship misses the port, etc. like other excursion companies. We are only in port for 1 afternoon. I could always just try walking in instead of booking in advance.

Thanks,

Jim

We were in 2309 on Magic. We had the same issue for about 2.5 days (off and on) on our 8 day cruise. We also reported it to guest services, and they gave a similar explanation about a vent causing that smell. They gave us a bottle of wine and OBC. Their service was excellent and they were very apologetic.

 

Considering the low price we paid ($95 pppd, incl taxes), I think it was still a good deal. If we had paid more (like for a regular balcony), it would have been a different story. I enjoyed the balcony every chance I got when it was "fresh", and just relocated to Ocean Plaza on the smelly days.

This makes me nervous. I'm in 2315 in September -picked it because it didn't have a lifeboat above. If anyone has any updates on this cabin that would be great.

Thanks,

Jim

Any more recent reviews? It's not listed on the Carnival excursions page for my cruise yet but I'm really hoping they offer it!

Hello,

Does anyone have experience with the "old" internet plans? The Carnival FAQ says "Upgrading a pre-selected pricing option is not permitted and plans are subject to change."

Pricing

480 minutes for $159 USD

240 minutes for $89 USD

120 minutes for $59 USD

45 minutes for $29 USD

Pay As You Go - $0.75 USD per minute

Does that mean if after I use 45 minutes for $29, I can't buy the same package again? (Yes, I realize I could get 120 minutes for the same price off the bat but I'm going to try and stay disconnected from email for the most part). Also is printing free under the "old" plan. The FAQ only mentions it under the "New" plan.

Thanks,

Jim

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