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2 hours ago, StephPS79 said:

 

Why, though?  Just curious how someone in their pajamas impacts your daily activities.

Seems like an I do what I want and you do what I say situation.

1 minute ago, mkcurran said:

If the Dr. Suess breakfast is that day, then I think it would be okay. Just do Suess themed pajamas. But I'd save the gifts for the room. 

You could order room service or take plates back from the lido to the room.

Nice, never considered room service.

2 minutes ago, ColeThornton said:

Dress appropriately, you aren't in your living room.

Appropriate is subjective.

What's you guys thought on this. As Tradition my family meets up on Christmas open gifts and have breakfast in our PJs. Would this be weird on ship? Particularly in the dining room on seaday breakfast.

On 7/21/2021 at 2:56 PM, RalieghRanier said:

First cruise since childhood and because of my lack of a preference for location, I decided to go with a guarantee balcony room on the carnival horizon. Just curious what everyone’s experiences are with this class of cabin? Have you had completely obstructed balconies? I was told by the booking agent “almost all of the views are great” but, he’s also paid to book cruises. Anyway, please share your experiences. Thank you!!

Good question. I’ve always wondered but never had the guts to pull the trigger.

24 minutes ago, BlerkOne said:

Half of the bar is open to commoners, the other half is in the gated community. Yes, they have entertainment.

The aged community. That’s funny😂

1 hour ago, bigrednole said:

Unfortunately, no one really knows. I would guess HMC, Ocho Rios, and Cozumel.

That was my thoughts as well.

I like the idea but it doesn’t look as good on the magic as it does n the Mardi Gras.

16 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

Maybe it's about to change in Texas, too?

I just got a similar letter in freelance to my Galveston cruise and it still says the Florida specific part. I think it’s just a blanket letter to everyone buy really only applies to Fl

15 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

Only if they have been approved as an exception.

Wow that’s interesting. I just got a letter from carnival that Sid they were not giving exemptions to anyone who was not vaccinated and over 12. I’m sailing out of Texas though so that might be different for Florida cruises.

34 minutes ago, geneparmesan said:

I did as well for early 2022. Hopefully it won't be too windy, but I'm excited about the prospect of a larger balcony and maybe even a wider view of the horizon due to the shape.

I was thinking the wind might be an issue as well because it’s mostly forward facing. Also some chance we will be looking right onto other peoples balconies.

28 minutes ago, TNcruising02 said:

I just received this email:

 

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED – VACCINE SURVEY  Please Act Promptly for Your Upcoming Cruise

Dear Carnival Guest: Your cruise is fast approaching, and we are excited to welcome you aboard for your vacation.  Given the unique circumstances related to the restart of guest operations, IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER THAT YOU FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND COMPLETE THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IN A TIMELY MANNER. As you know, we have committed to operating your cruise under the CDC requirements for what is being referred to as fully vaccinated cruises.  Under this process we are able to provide a small number of exemptions for those who are not vaccinated.  Fully vaccinated means you received the final dose of your vaccine series at least 14 days before embarkation day. In order to be in compliance with the CDC standard we are sailing under, we are asking you to complete this vaccination survey upon receipt of this email. Please log on to Carnival. com and go to the Cruise Manager “located in Manage My Booking” to complete the vaccine survey listed on your to-do list.  If you haven’t created an account, you will be required to do so before taking the survey.  The vaccination survey must be completed for each guest on your reservation.  In order to manage your sailing, we must receive your completed survey by 11:59 pm EDT on Tuesday, July 13.  If we do not receive a response for each member of your party, your reservation may be subject to cancellation and your cruise fare automatically refunded to your original form of payment. Separately, we will be sending you a link to complete our Health Questionnaire 72 hours prior to sailing so please be on the lookout for this email. Please continue to stay up to date by visiting our Have Fun. Be Safe. web page for the latest information on your sailing. Remember to act promptly, as we will begin finalizing the guest manifest for your cruise immediately after the deadline closes on Tuesday, July 13 at 11:59 pm EDT. Thank you for your prompt attention. Sincerely, Colleen Oliverio Vice President, Guest Services Contact Centers

I just got it as well. But as of now it seems accessing the site is not possible.

On 7/1/2021 at 2:39 AM, matymil said:

Looking for some guidance here. My wife and I have a cruise booked for March 2022 however we found a cruise on the Magic at the end of this Sept that we are very interested in. Both my wife and I are vaccinated however our toddler obviously is not. He will be 3 by our planned cruise in Mar 2022 but will still be 2 in Sept. We asked our TA about getting an exemption and she told us according to get source at Carnival that 2 year olds "will not get exemptions, they have to be at least 3". Has anyone on here already applied for an exemption for a child under 3? I would like to hear of any experiences or what others in similar situations have been told. TIA

For any cruise in 2021 with children I would personally pass on.  not for any other reason then the guidelines for who will get exemptions and the small number given would be to me a bit stressful as you clearly are already experiencing.

13 hours ago, jimbo5544 said:

Instead of Bimini, they get two days at HMC.  While never been to Bimini, would be home run for me.

Two days as in over night or one day then com back another day? 

On 7/1/2021 at 12:02 PM, klfhngr said:

I really wanted to try a Cove balcony, we had one reserved, however my wife was hesitant based on how low it was and being sorta enclosed in the balcony, maybe getting wet, etc.. So I went to the other extreme, I booked on deck 10!

 

So, how is deck 10 forward? To high? Ok? If you've stayed on both Cove and deck 10, which would you recommend? I'm just trying to determine if we made the right choice. We can still change though.

 

Oh, on Panorama. MR cruise (which we've done many, many times)!

 

Please help! And thanks in advance!

Deck 10 balcony is going to be awesome but you really should give the cove balcony a short hey are awesome. in some situations you might get a little mist on your balcony but this is an experience like none other I have had cruising. The sound of the water on that low deck is amazing. Next time give it a go.

3 hours ago, Banditswife said:

We have a Nov 7th, 2021 cruise booked, tried to do part of our online check in today, & it tells me "not available until Oct 22, 2021"   What?? Seriously??   I remember reading something about scheduling boarding times & no more priority boarding for Diamond/ Plat, but I can't fill out my contact & credit card info either?  Yikes we are on a different cruise line until Oct 23.  

 

I know most of us have not cruised for more than a year & things are changing daily, just curious about this.  Anyone else having trouble logging in & accessing their booking?  It has my bookings listed, but I cannot do anything with it.

 

Have there been other changes like carrying on wine & soda?  

I'm set to sail on the 2nd of Aug and cant check in till the 19th of July. this seems to be (at least for now) the way check-in is going to go.

As of now Carnival ships are going out 95% vaccinated. This is the reason they can and should loosen up on so of these protocols. Their concern for health and safety are exactly they reasons they are sailing with 95% vaccinated.

On 6/30/2021 at 8:14 AM, Runaway Parent said:

We usually leave with the self-assist Platinum group (no snarky remarks, please), but our flight after our July cruise doesn’t leave until after 1 pm. We don’t want to sit in the airport for hours. If we choose to stay on longer, are we allowed to self-assist any time later at our convenience? I don’t remember what the usual delivered letter says. We’d prefer to just take our own luggage. 
 

Thanks!

Platinum gives you priority but its not a requirement. You can leave when you see fit.

On 6/8/2021 at 11:02 AM, jimbo5544 said:

What makes you think that?

Because the cruises are going out everywhere else with little or no issue. The problem is Florida.

18 hours ago, steamboats said:

 

Correct, but when you are an essential worker you still can enter the US from Europe (including UK). He got all the proper documents with him.

 

steamboats

I can’t imagine that working on a cruise ship is “essential.

Are you asking can you get a lower price or just if they can share if they want to?

On 6/23/2021 at 5:08 PM, JEANMR1 said:

Just got the acceptance for 7/24 on the Horizon!  Wooooo

For yourself or for a kid?

On 11/18/2020 at 6:32 PM, geneparmesan said:

Are these "corner" balconies a hidden gem?

That's what I thought as well that's why I booked one for next summer. I hope it really is what it looks like.

On 6/22/2021 at 10:29 AM, ALWAYS CRUZIN said:

I have been Diamond for a lot of years now. That Tier is getting very crowded. On many cruises they have two different times for the party. I think Carnival should add another tier with added incentives. Maybe, Specialty Dining on every cruise not just the first one after reaching Diamond. Drinks included for two. Wash and PRESS included. What else should they include? Suggestion. Call it EBONY requiring 500 points, maybe higher. MSC calls theirs BLACK. Lots of perks from them. Discount percentages on cruises no matter what your price is another percentage off. That would be nice.

I think that's an outstanding Idea. Moreover I really love your idea for the tier name. Should  comes with a sick Black and platinum card.

On 6/22/2021 at 6:33 PM, BlerkOne said:

The blanks they bought come pre-punched, but hopefully they ran out of those.

That's interesting is that new? I have never had a hole punched in my S&S.