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I want to fly out from PHL to San Diego in September 2021 for a cruise to Hawaii.

I know it’s a long ways away, but when should I start looking for flights, or when are best prices available?

Should I have Carnival book the flight for me?

Thanks again. This being my first Bermuda visit, I cannot reserve something I’m not familiar with. Once on the island, I can see for myself and if safe, maybe tempted to rent one only to find out that they are none available. The wife does not ride nor will she ride 2-up on a scooter so that’s out of the question.

Maybe on my second visit I will reserve. For this trip, I will pay attention to parking, charging, and road attitudes Of the locals and visitors.

Thanks again.

Thank You Darcy and Charles.

We will check out the rental locations once we get there.

Also will check out how people drive and if we should take a chance on those roads.

Our ship docks at St George’s for 2.5 days the to Hamilton for 1.5 days.

I will see if there are any to rent at my first stop.

thanks for the tips.

the App will be helpful.

I’m interested in maybe renting one of them electric cars.

Ive read the articles but none seem to mention anything about parking.

Where does one park these vehicles when going to the beaches, or Kings Wharf

or the caves or other attractions?

They are fairly new but I’m sure some vacationers have already tried these.

Any clues, tips or hints on parking? Is there a charge to park?

Yes I do like that split apart option.

In my opinion, they SHOULD have the configuration selection available during check-in. Would be easier for the attendants as they wouldn’t  have to combine two together, if they were already apart at the end of the previous cruise, just to separate them again a few hours later.

Thank You Twangster.

I do like the separate beds version best as it makes the room seem bigger.

There is no place for me to request separate beds for now. Maybe when check in becomes available? I will try calling to see if I can set it up that way.

Thanks again. Those pictures really answered my question.

We are on the Empress this May with a Guaranteed OV cabin.

I think we got one on 3rd Deck. We got a Queen bed I believe.

It shows that the cabin may have bunk beds(most likely they do?)

If there are bunk beds:

do those bunk beds stick out from the wall, making the path to your side of the bad narrower?

would it be best to have separate beds and have a wider middle path to the window and not worry about the bunks sticking out?

Can it be done? When do I request separate beds, before or after we board?

Wife and I are going to Bermuda for the very first time.

Our POCs are St George for 2.5 days starting Wednesday and Hamilton for 1.5 days.

We want to check out Hamilton’s Harbour Night event and need to get there from St George

and stay until almost the end but want to make sure we can get back to our ship in St George.

I understand it may take an hour each way by bus. There are no ferries between the two locations.

So either taxi or Uber. 

Not so much the rest of our stay as we can work around where and what to see, but the Harbor Night is something we want to see

They tell us that all shops and tour areas close early. (Maybe 6pm?)

Is that all over the island or just certain areas?

Harbour Night on Wednesday is available till what time?

Are taxis and buses less frequent as it gets later into the night?

Anyone have any suggestions on this?

Does That price for the deluxe beverages include gratuity or is it added after checkout?

Carnival Corporation owns Princess Cruises and We cruised on the Caribbean Princess last year to Panama. The Internet package we got was  excellent and at $10 a day unlimited.

https://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/ocean-medallion/medallionnet/

we made phone calls and video calls with no lag or distortion. I wish all the ships would be like that.

1966 or ‘67 

Transatlantic from Genoa, Italy to NY 

ship was the Raffaele. I was 6 or 7 running loose around the ship. 

Dont remember how many days it took but we, my sister (8) and I, kept ourselves  busy with the childrens activities available at the time.

I know its old thread and the ships long gone.

Wife and I cruised honeymooned on the Carnivale in August 1982

Cant remember a lot of what we did while on it tho but the Bar drink glasses with the Carnival logo were actual glass and not plastic like these days.

Port of calls were San Juan, St Thomas, and Samana in the Dominican Republic.

that beach and coastline in Samana were the best ive been to. Felt like carpeting underwater.

You can bring on a case of water if you want. But, you can pre-order the bottled water package and it will be in your cabin when you board. Convenience, yes. The pre-order cost is 12 x 500ml bottles for US$6.90 or around 58 cents/bottle. This is a decent price for convenience. The package is not available for purchase on board.

Im flying in and better off pre-ordering.

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Dont you have online access to Ameritrade? All you need is a print out/pdf of the monthly statement with only the pages that indicates your name and CCL shares.

Yes, I have access and never thought I could use that as proof.

Thanks for the info.

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No - bottled water is not included - you must pre-order (12 per case) at least three days before your sailing date.

Thanks. I already ordered two cases for my middle of night thirst.

If we need to bring water bottles with us on excursions, I best order at least one more case.

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These are the current terms and conditions of Soda & More:

 

Indulge yourself with this premium Unlimited Soda & More Package, entitling you to unlimited fountain soft drinks, plus mocktails, juices, and complimentary hot chocolate throughout your cruise. Price includes service charge. Package must be purchased for full length of voyage, cannot be shared, is non-transferable, and is non-refundable within 3 days of sailing.

 

Milk shakes, Frappes (on ships with Coffee & Cones) and Gong Cha items (on Majestic Princess) are included on the PBP but not the Soda & More. Princess does not have "smoothies" in the form we know them of, but some ships have yogurt/fruit juice/liquid sugar concoctions at breakfast in the buffet that are labelled as such.

 

There have been more than a few reports of obtaining mocktails and mixers on Princess Cays. But not sodas as there are no gun dispensers there.

Is bottled water included with the soda package?

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Thank You everyone for the replies.

I will contact Ameritrade to send me the documents needed

And I will use that fax/email pattern to notify Carnival.

Thanks again

Cheers

Im glad someone revived this thread. Thank You.

I’ve had shares for a few months nowand I’m cruising in September of 2019. Plenty of time remaining.

If I can ask,

Do they send me the documents automatically or do I need to request them?

Are they sent annually, quarterly or how else?

Since Carnival wants recent documents in order to get OBC, how do I get the most recent ones acceptable?

I'm lost here. You booked Early Saver, And cannot cancel at all or forfeit all down payments.

This insurance you got is supposed to cover what?

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Not a troll...what a ridiculous comment!!! Been posting on here for MANY years on various cruise lines' boards, which can easily be checked out. Why would I go to the trouble and time to write numerous paragraphs just to troll Carnival? Have much better things to do with my time. Give me a royal break!! Just trying to warn others...

 

 

 

Yes, I finally found out it was ES. But the rep did not tell me about all the restrictions of ES! Not a frequent Carnival cruiser and did not know ES from any other type of booking. When rep heard me say I wanted cancel for any reason insurance, why did he not tell me right then and there that this type of booking ALREADY came with a cancellation penalty that even insurance would not refund? Now I'm out my deposit AND the insurance premiums for two people! And yes, the Carnival insurance was more expensive than the same type of insurance I've bought through other cruise agencies in the past. That's why I never dreamed it was not cancel for any reason.

 

 

 

Believe me--I've learned my lesson! Will get my own insurance in the future!!

Sorry the cancellation is not working in your favor. I would at least argue that if the insurance does not apply to your type of booking, the purchase should have been rejected automatically. Therefore you are entitled to the insurance premium refund.. That would be my argument if it happened to me.

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Carnival only sells one kind of insurance and that policy includes Cancel For Any Reason.

I don't think so unless it's changed in the last few years.

The Cancel for any Reason policy has certain limitations. Must be purchased immediately with the down payment.

Otherwise you can purchase the regular trip insurance as long as it's before final payment, but the sooner the better.

I prefer a 3rd party insurer that is much cheaper and has better coverage.

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Due to death in family on 4/14/16 we are unable to cruise. Our booking for Fantasy, 3 days, departure today. Who should I write to request a credit for future sailing? I am thinking of someone up in ranks at Carnival. Thamks

My condolences.

If you have a 3rd party trip insurance then you should call them.

If you have insurance thru Carnival, call Carnival or your travel agent.

Without insurance, it may be harder to get any refund or credit, but like some say, it never hurts to ask. The worst case scenario is the response being "no credit, sorry" but you never know unless you try.

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We got one for our August cruise this year and it's already sold out.

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