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Not anymore.

Short ribs and Baked Alaska!

The only one I'd be blaming is myself if I left something like my pocketbook behind.

Sorry, but I don't see how you can put blame on the cabin steward.

Carnival responded and with the amount of time that has passed, there's nothing that can be done.

29 minutes ago, staceyglow said:

It's fine for that. 🙂

 

Otherwise, it's akin to the hairdryers attached to the wall in cheap motel rooms, except that it's in the drawer instead, and therefore, even more difficult to use.

I love where the hairdryers are.  I always sit at home to dry my hair so it works for me. I've never used a dryer in a bathroom.    My hair is thick and almost shoulder length and it's fine for me.  

I have packed my own dryer and never used it.

Not something I'd eat for free!...lol

I see the day coming where a lot of food will have an added fee:  Guys Burgers, Deli and pizza for starters.

I hope I'm wrong.

5 hours ago, bumorgan said:

Does anyone know what time the shuttle buses leave from Baltimore to Norfolk?

You have to call to reserve a seat/seats on the bus.  I don't know what time they start departing but have seen posts on FB that some people were in Norfolk before 11AM..

When I think of what I "donate"  to the casino, Chef's Table is a bargain.

Last time I went was on Pride in 2019 and I think it was $90

It was worth it to me and quite enjoyable and kept me out of the casino for a few hours!

Someone is always trying to pull the plug on the FUN meter.   LOL

I've never played LRC but have seen large groups do it on Pride at Lido and near Alchemy Bar.

Pictures of a recent winner holding a fistful of dollars were posted on the group page of another site!.

It is rude however to take up Lido tables at prime meal times unless you are eating.

For those leaving on the 4/21 cruise Carnival is still providing comp bus transportation from Baltimore to Norfolk and back.  Info supposed to be e-mailed by tomorrow to secure a reservation according to the J Heald page.

A good alternative for those driving from the north to the port..

When I've had Cheers I drank the same on port days as sea days and it was always "worth it" for me to have the package.

I don't drink milkshakes, sodas, and waters and it was still a deal.

Have fun but don't be cheap with travel insurance...lol

Sometimes mine shows up the day I get home.

I told one guy that he can't get Cheers until the second day but can still BUY drinks on Day one.

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It calmed him down...lol

Yes you are!

3 hours ago, StephPS79 said:

 

My brother is a die-hard RCI fan, but when looking at Alaska, went with Princess.  RCI doesn't do Alaska very well.  Price, ship, and itinerary wise, I don't think RCI does Alaska very well.

 

I used to be a die hard RCI fan and did Alaska on Serenade of the Seas out of Vancouver.  It still remains my favorite cruise and ship.

It was a long time ago (2005) so maybe things have changed. 

2007 was my last RCI cruise.  Since I discovered Carnival I haven't been back to Royal. I would go back, just haven't!

5 hours ago, lstone19 said:

 

Was? Some of us still say Tappan Zee. Thruway and NY state employees may have to use the other name but they can't make me say it.

It will always be "The Tap."

56 minutes ago, WhiteOptima said:

Get them as close to Baltimore and dump them in the water!  My gosh people what more can Carnival or any cruise line do for you!  They don’t have a playbook to go by for every situation.  They are scrambling to figure out a plan too.

I met my friend who's on Legend now in the Baltimore terminal a few years ago when the Pride was late coming back and we never sailed till midnight.  We started talking and laughing while everyone was complaining.  We stayed friends ever since and have sailed together a few times.

We still laugh at the whiners and the negative comments about Every. Single. Thing.

Smile and laugh a lot!

This situation is tragic but certainly not Carnival's fault.  They don't owe anyone a thing.

My friend is on Legend now.  She lives in Virginia and has to disembark in Norfolk, get bussed to Baltimore and then drive back to Virginia.  She's fine with whatever has to be but said that those on the ship now are whining, moaning and complaining like never before.

Human nature will always baffle me...lol

1 hour ago, KristinDD82 said:

Agree.  And that's sort of what I figured.  I was mostly wondering because I was potentially going to offer to "pay" her for the $250 if I did get it to help her recoup the initial fare she would be forfeiting.  We booked very cheap with my promotion, inside the 90 days til cruising window, so it really wasn't worth the cost of travel insurance.  

Every cruise is worth travel insurance no matter how cheap the trip was.  

Medical emergencies/accidents etc. can happen to anyone at any time and any age.

Just a thought!

Loved Pride.  Sailed on her 7X.from Baltimore which I think is the easiest port ever.

I like the smaller ships on any line,  Food was good and there was always something to do.  Met a lot of people on the ship and there's a lot of repeat cruisers on Pride.  Saw some several times on my trips and stayed in touch with them.

Always a good time!

Over the years, in regards to cruising and many other things, I prefer to see it for myself before I decide if it's good or bad.

Prior to my first cruise on Carnival I had doubts from so many negative comments on boards of the "other" lines.

I figured if it was that horrible, I wouldn't go on another.  I've been on 16 Carnival cruises since then.  Glad I didn't listen to the negative!.

Once on MSC:  A friend invited me on MSC Divina out of Miami back in 2017.  I was Diamond Plus on RCL so they matched my status for the trip and we had the top perks.

We had fun overall but neither of us was crazy about it.  Met some nice people but some were very obnoxious.  Once was enough.

Thought about it again when I saw NY sailings but looking back, Once was enough!

I gave up speculating on how Carnival decides to comp people and tired of being asked how much I spend blah blah to get what I get.

As long as the offers keep coming I won't worry how they figure it all out.

Smooth sailing!

2 hours ago, edrussell said:

Still new to the casino on Carnvial as we have mostly sailed on RCCL (hosts on RCCL are bloody awful and invisible), how many points usually get their attention?  Enough for an ASK of a steakhouse dinner maybe?

 

  Past cruises: (For me) If I've bought Cheers or had DOU everywhere, the casino host will offer Steakhouse at around 3000 points, first or second night.  Sometimes I'll get another offer around day 5 (sometimes not).  This was on Pride and Legend and I was always visible in the casino...lol.  It also depended who the host was on a particular sailing. Some were more generous than others.  I've never asked.  They approached me.

Agree with RCL hosts.  Haven't sailed with them since 2007.

No.