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The first time I sailed Carnival from NYC it was $49 and I had no clue what it was about. Had sailed other lines prior and you got on when you got on.. Never bought it. Was on the ship in about 10 minutes in a blizzard. I still think it's a waste of money but hey, if it floats your boat, go for it! Currently Platinum and still have never waited more than 10 minutes to board. My Carnival sailings have been NYC (8X) and Baltimore (7X). All easy.

Yes, it's listed on my 1/8 Legend cruise and confusing as it looks like the first night but it says "you will be contacted regarding the night." It's a 14 day cruise so my guess is that it will be the Tuesday of the 2nd week (past experience. I know it's never on an elegant night

I've always preferred MDR. With the exception of grabbing a deli sandwich or Guy's Burger at some point, I never eat at the buffet for any meal.

My favorite time is November through March,/April excluding holiday weeks. To get away from the cold. I don't cruise in summer since I live at the beach and kids are out of school so cruises are crowded.

On my first Carnival cruise I didn't buy Cheers since I'd never really looked into it before I went and was used to pay as you go on other lines. At the end of the 8 days I tallied up what I spent on alcohol and would have saved $150 if I'd bought Cheers. Coor's Light only for the duration of the cruise. Never had a specialty coffee, soda or water etc. I drank the same each day whether it was a sea day or port day. Went on the same ship 4 weeks later and bought Cheers and got it every cruise afterwards until I started getting casino offers of DOU anywhere onboard. Cheers to whatever works for YOU!

I would miss a fridge but the last thing I want on a cruise is a bathtub!

The library and chapel were removed during the last drydock. The game room on Deck 2 had very little to pick from. A few board games and some well worn books. A lot of people brought their own entertainment: cards, Scrabble etc.

I only bought Cruise Bar Cash once a few years ago when I had DOU in casino only and wanted to prepay mostly everything. On the last night I still had $50 left and knew it was non refundable so I used it as a tip for my casino bartender. Don't think I'd ever do it again. I still had a hefty sign and sail so there was no point in purchasing it prior.

WICO is Havensight. I've never heard it called WICO before. My friends that live in STT/St. John only know it as Havensight as well.

These cabins are my new favorite. I was in 4141 and the view was great but 4101 was totally blocked. Both were on Pride. Look for the little slivers between the lifeboats on the deck plans. The bigger the sliver, the better the view!

The Breeze is scheduled for December 1st for Christmas decorations. There is a list "somewhere."

Been going to both for over 50 years (before cruising) so I'll say that either one is OK for me. Nice hotels, restaurants and beaches and plenty to do in either port.

My Steakhouse dinner is almost always a casino comp so I tip in cash. How much depends on the service.

Just got casino offers for winter 2024 that include Venezia from NYC. Interested! Have to book before January 5, 2023. Checking them all out!

Whenever I've sailed from Baltimore on Carnival the casino was always open before the first MDR seating as long as the ship left at the scheduled time. And I was right there when it opened!!!

Excited to see winter sailings from NYC again. Looking at January-March 2024, 12 day, 9 day and another 12 day, 9 day. 42 day total. Afraid to go for it all because I don't know the ship. Perhaps a trial run is in order. LOL

Nice to see a different ship in NYC and it's one of my favorite ports to leave from. Just wish any ship sailed from NYC in winter. Miss those days!

My son bought this to keep in his car for when he's on the road and has to stop to eat and doesn't want to go into a restaurant. He said it's been great for catching sloppy food spills that end up on the tray and not in his lap. I wouldn't take it on a cruise since I don't go to the buffets but it would probably work if you needed it and it would pack easily. I'd hide it in the cabin closet when not in use since I could see the cabin steward taking it away thinking it was from room service. (Unless you get a bright red!) As mentioned, there are always crew around to help you carry what you need.

I travel solo so couldn't provide TIPS for traveling with that many people. LOL Great ship and easy to navigate and have met a lot of nice people. It's not the bells and whistles of the huge ships but there was always something to do and I was never bored. The young kids I met always seemed to be having fun! Enjoy

I cruise with just a carry on so everything I need is with me at all times. So much easier. Haven't checked luggage on a cruise in about 20 years.

Just tell family that if they don't hear from you "ALL IS WELL" That's the cheapest way I know...L O L

I can't tolerate it with 2 people. When my sister and I sail together we get our own cabins. Makes for a more pleasant cruise (LOL)

My last 7 cruises have been out of Baltimore and no one has ever touched my carry on.

30 years of cruising out of different ports and cruise lines and have never had a bag opened/checked/inspected.

Always picked Starboard because it was the smoking side on every line/ship. Gave up one habit and still book Starboard out of habit!