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Narrowing down our possible dates to go it's looking like the Dream out of NOLA with stops in Mohogany Bay, Cozumel and Belize. After talking with DH we agree that it's not a huge deal to expand our departure port so i've also found one out of Ft. Lauderdale (less than a day drive/cheap flight) on the Conquest with stops in Nassau, Half moon Cay and Grand Turk. Just based on what i've read in a few short hours i have to lean towards the Conquest for the itinerary. Of these two, itinerary wise, what are your experiences? I've been to Nassau and IF we even get off the ship we would probably go to Blue Lagoon. I know the two itineraries are probably apples to oranges but still looking for advice/tips/preferences.

 

Is there a way to change the title of the thread since i've obviously gone away from the original question?

The grilled jerk chicken at HMC is delicious.

Yes it is! And I'm not that big of a chicken fan normally. Would love to have that specific jerk recipe.

 

I had heard you *had* to get off the ship, but that's not true, at least in not in JAX.

 

 

It is totally up to customs. Sometimes they make you walk off, sometimes not. I wouldn't begin to guess the variables that go into that decision.

Not true. We have hills. But the mountains are in Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

Of course I'm joking. Don't be silly folks. However, a cruise to Kentucky would really be nice [emoji106]

 

 

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I loved this thread. I read every post.

think we manage to talk pizza to death by now

Pizza is immortal. It cannot be talked to death. :D

LOL, that made me giggle.

 

I like both MDR and buffet...just depends on my mood and my schedule. I agree with the above posters that if you like scrambled or fried eggs, then definitely get them at the omelette station so they are freshly made and not powdered. The Dr Suess breakfast is a lot of fun and good food. I even liked the steak and eggs there better than the sea day brunch steak and eggs. I admit that I have young children...but there were several tables with just teenage kids or no kids at all.

:) I like both too... just having a little fun. Glad I got a giggle out of someone.

Breakfast at the Lido buffet is better than in the MDR. It's nice to have a seat and enjoy juice and coffee while not having to wait for your omelets, hash browns, bacon, toast, fruit, etc. to arrive.

I love breakfast on the cruise ships!!

 

I'm sure you'll figure it out. Each day is different and im sure she'll try all the options.

Since Neapolitan pizza pre-dates NY pizza, and is where pizza originated, it is the Carnival pizza that is traditional and original, not the Princess pizza. There is nothing trendy about Neapolitan pizza - it has stood the test of time much longer than NY style.

 

I think we're just seeing an increased appreciation for original, traditional Italian pizza - and while Carnival food is generally substandard, they get the Steakhouse and pizza right.

I've had both Princess and Carnival's new style pizza and I agree with you completely.

Princess pizza is a traditional, new York style, thin crust. Very good. Carnival is similar to the new trendy style pizza made at places like Pieology. Also good.

Make sure to mention that you're Platinum. That should help. :rolleyes:

Does anyone know whom I should contact within Carnival to request a new port of call on western US itineraries?

 

How come no cruise line cruises to Las Vegas? How cool would,that be. Your thoughts...

 

 

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I would contact John Heald. He practically runs Carnival. I'm sure if you asked him nicely and perhaps mentioned you had some issues on your last cruise he'd be more than happy to make it happen. j/k :D

Cardboard with ketchup squirted on the top.

You've been sailing on Fantasy class ships I guess. j/k :D

In post 18 of this thread I said I was told by a chef the Fantasy class ships' pizza galleys could not be retrofitted to accommodate the new pizza ovens installed on other ships for the new style of pizza. A couple of people jumped in to shoot this down and say it was just the same pizza. I was on both Imagination and the Miracle in 2015 and the menus were different and the Imagination did NOT serve the new, crispy style pizza we have come to enjoy on the Miracle.

 

In 2015 the lead sous chef explained to me that the location of the pizza galley at the aft end of lido (and not being located in the middle of the lido dining room nearer to the galley where the buffet line foods are prepped) was the reason. The aft pizza galley could not be knocked down and reconfigured for the new pizza ovens and other equipment needed to convert. Now, did he lie or concoct a story? Maybe, but when hearing how much I was looking forward to some of the quattro formaggi pizza I had had on the Miracle he bent over backward to ensure that bleu cheese and a white sauce be available for the 4 days I was aboard Imagination. I appreciated the crew going above and beyond and posted a letter to Carnival and named names in my review here on Cruise Critic posted under the Cruise Reviews section for excellent service.

Hmmmm....I was on the Paradise in June and saw no such thing. The pizza was the same pizza I have had on any other Carnival ship.

Most pizzas they serve has less sauce.

 

problem with pizza stations is often one crewmember working there and cannot keep up with demand so line gets ridiculous.

I suggest you try both the MDR and Lido buffet. That way you won't have to wonder if you missed something you might have enjoyed. True, the eggs at least are better in the MDR, but it's nice to sit by a big plate glass window with an ocean view while you have breakfast, so the buffet has its advantages. It's also faster, should you be in a hurry. But try both! Why not?

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We had the good pizza on Sensation recently, but last March we were on the Paradise and could not even eat it. A common sight in the Lido was plates of pizza with one or two bites and the rest left on the plate.

 

Does anyone know what pizza the Elation out of Jacksonville has. We will be on it in a few months.

Well I am certainly going to have to check it out [emoji3]. I love the chocolate chip cookies from room service too.

Never have seen the cookies and I usually have pizza at midnight. Ditto for the pasta.

Still the same. A lot of the Miami 3-night cruises go to just Nassau and overnight (they leave at like 7am the next morning). The formal night is still the night after embarkation. (The Saturday night if embarking on Friday)