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There are many better cruise lines to pick from. I encourage you to try others. I have never looked back.

Really? I never would have guessed.

We experienced this on the Vista in March. We had FTTF so they delivered Zone 2 tags to the cabin the day before. We were going to wait to disembark so we went and grabbed tags for the last zone after they had been out for awhile. Luggage is suppose to show up in the terminal based on the tag so we didn't want our luggage out there too early.

I did take in the Military Appreciation Event and they had the tags there for people to take before they made them available elsewhere.

We were waitlisted on the Vista in March. We simply when to the desk after we boarded and were changed without a problem. Having FTTF had nothing to do with our dining.

I have seen it ordered by other tables close to us in the steakhouse 3 or 4 times. Still haven’t heard even one person say they liked the way it tasted, but the show is pretty impressive.

I did, earlier in the thread.

Thanks so much for reading!!

 

No there wasn’t an entrance where we first tried at the yellow star. It definitely seemed like there should’ve been an entrance, but instead there was just a sign saying that visitors must enter down the road, where I have the blue arrow. Totally makes sense that you entered up there before, so I’m guessing that they’ve since closed it off.

 

 

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Good to know, thanks.

Exactly! Now they charge people to board early.

 

 

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There is nothing requiring you to purchase it and they still start boarding at the same time as before.

 

 

Here's the route we took originally and realized our mistake:

We headed from the ship north along the yellow line to the star. Once we were there and realized that wasn't the entrance we headed back down the hill and went up the blue route towards the triangle, which is where the main entrance is. Hopefully that helps someone so they don't make the same mistake!

 

Great report so far, looking forward to reading the rest.

Was there not an entrance to the fort where you marked with a yellow star? That is where we entered a couple of years ago.

Life was so much simpler back when there was no FTTF and people came to the port as they wished

From my experience that was a zoo. Assigned arrival times, as well as FTTF to some degree, has done wonders to clear up the long lines in the terminal.

We had it on the Vista. It was very cool to watch and didn't taste too bad at all. Keep in mind that everyone at the table has to have this dessert.

We loved our trip to Halifax last year, but there was one aspect that surprised/saddened me.

 

On our walk back from the Citadel and Public Gardens I noticed panhandlers on several corners. They were very respectful - sitting quietly on a corner with a cup and sign for "change for a cup of coffee" - nothing like the begging in the Caribbean. I was not expecting it though, and was unprepared to offer anything to help (I don't think giving $ usually helps and didn't have any small bills with regardless).

 

If we return I will likely try to have some inexpensive gloves or scarves with me to offer. I felt bad ignoring them and it seemed like they were almost invisible people as others we talked with did not seem to notice them, but I would want any help to actually be a help.

 

In the immediate port area though, I only noticed musicians/performers with their cases or hats for donations.

 

Just a thought in case you would want to be prepared.

This seems to becoming more prevalent at all ports. Found same in Portland last time there. :( So sad, that this is the "norm" when traveling.

This is normal for just about any city I have ever been in, port city or not.

We had this on the Vista. You use your boarding pass to access the terminal and to board. You also use it to make purchases until you get to your cabin.

It's always a good idea to bring a jacket. We cruised to Nova Scotia last July and it was in the 50's. Similarly New Brunswick two weeks ago was very chilly too.

 

It's not uncommon for the weather to be a bit cooler up North. It often mirrors the North East U.S but, best to bring a jacket just in case.

 

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I don't know what you call chilly but we have heat warnings in New Brunswick for the better part of 3 or 4 weeks. Temperatures have been in the 90s almost everyday.

The pictures you saw were mostly likely from St Martins. I would do one of those excursions if that is what you are looking for. The HOHO bus would be city only and to be honest there isn't a lot to see just in the City of Saint John.

The only reason you would need a jacket in the Maritime in July and August would be for rain. Typically temperatures will be in the 80s for sure. For the last few weeks we've been in the mid to high 90s.

It's all about the "clientele" on the ship. Just ask CCL.

I figured someone would say that. I've sailed with Carnival 2 times in since 2010 and have yet to see anything close to a fight.

Wonder what this was all about?

I cannot see them any more either ,I contacted PTZ theey denied it and said it was my cable company but I can get the cameras any other time of day just not when the ships come in or go out :( On my laptop or desktop!

Yep I just cannot watch when the ships come in or when they go out the rest of the time they come up :( Port everglades is the one I am talking about and this is every week never had this problem before!

Just went through the 3 east coast Florida ports without a problem. Watching the Magic leave Canaveral right now.

All loungers used to be free but now they charge for 1st 2 rows. Very disappointing as for us, this stop was not very exciting but a chance to get off the ship, stretch the legs, have some beach time, all for free (that was the attraction).

But now that they are charging, I vote to not stop here anymore and go to a better port

 

 

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It is only two rows, there are plenty of free chairs.

What I don't understand is why people who don't like Carnival- either never did or don't anymore- come to the Carnival thread to bash it. I had to camp in tents as a kid and college student. I didn't hate it then but I do now. I don't go to camping forums and explain to everyone why I prefer not to camp in a tent anymore. I don't go to camping forums, period. They no longer apply to me. To others who camp I say nothing at all, but if I did, it would be "Camp on wit' yo bad self. Enjoy!!"

 

I come here to tell people why I like cruises and to answer honest questions for people trying to research. Including telling people who only stay at Mandarin Oriental properties that Carnival is probably the wrong choice for you.

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According to a pilot who flew for commercial airline and who has flown into this airport some day a plane is going to head into this airport at too low an altitude

And according to a cab driver I talked to, someone is going to blow through a red light.

They were no where near touching that plane, the outrage is completely overblown.

I do have a set boarding time; 12-12:30 which I'm happy with. Some other perks like first in line with customer service (if needed), quicker off the ship on port days. earlier boarding time and luggage in room faster. So, we'll see. It's ok if I can't get it.

Your arrival time is 12-12:30, that doesn't mean you will actually board at that time.

What I said was that if you are concerned about "your" carbon foot print, then choosing a cruise for a vacation is a poor choice. There are other vacations that are much more eco friendly.

"You" have to make the choice that you think is most important to you.

Let's face it, the amount of food waste both in preparation, storage, and serving is probably the single largest factor in attributing to a larger carbon foot print.

Maybe we should bring our own eating utensils and plates and take them back to our stateroom and wash them ourselves. :rolleyes: And have a rule that you have to eat whatever is on your plate before you can get anything else to eat. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

I know what you said but you didn't answer my question.

If you want to vacation and leave a smaller carbon footprint, may I suggest that you forgo cruising and do some eco backwoods camping.

I did the whole back pack camping and hiking when I was younger and 100 times more mobile. And I enjoyed it very much! So you can thank me for taking the low carbon footprint vacations for many years, but now I like to be a little pampered. And I'm not asking for anything extra that is not offered.

Just please don't try to guilt me into cleaning my own stateroom, making my own bed, and trying to dry off with damp towels. I've been taking care of my family and home for over 40 years in a frugal and conservative manner. I think a week or two a year of someone else taking over those duties is not to much to ask. Particularly when those services are offered.

If that's what you want to do, then fine, but nobody is asking you to do that. Just do it without the campaign that everyone else should do it.

So you are saying that by reducing the amount of laundry being done on a daily basis and by reducing the amount of cleaning products being used they are not reducing the carbon foot print?

I'm sorry, but if you think your hotel is doing away with these services to lower the carbon footprint, you're extremely naive. They do it to lower their operating costs, plain and simple.

Why could it not be both?