grumpyjr88

18 minutes ago, groundloop said:

Well, that press release does say this:

 

Appointments are required and may be scheduled online via secure link provided by Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line or Seabourn

 

I haven't looked up the "secure link" yet so don't know if that means that Carnival guests have any kind of priority or not.

Exactly... None of us know because they haven't sent out any communications that I've seen. Don't even know where we'd look up the link. 

Tequila and grapefruit with s twist of lime is my go to on the ship.

1 hour ago, crooooze said:

I don't get the partnership thing.... what's different than the way it worked before where anyone contacts quest for a testing appt?

 

Or is it Carnival gets a commission for every quest test that is done when you mention "Carnival"?

I really have no idea. I was hoping it meant priority availability and discount pricing but that's just a big wish and not based on anything I've read. Lol

3 minutes ago, Schoifmom said:

 

It is a no-go.  That was the point of this thread.  The last line in the letter is quoted above.

The quest partnership is at quest centers not the port...

I got the letter and i cruise 10/16. Had anyone gotten info about the quest partnership?

https://cruisefever.net/carnival-partners-with-quest-diagnostics-for-pre-cruise-testing/

Omg y'all earned that cruise for sure! Glad you had a great cruise. 

2 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

 

I don't know the ship setup, but I have worked for a place that had sunday ticket before. At that place each TV didn't have it's own directv connection. We had receivers programmed to channels. If receiver 1 was channel 1 and I set receiver one to the Chargers vs. 49ers. Every TV in the place could see the Chargers vs. 49ers on channel 1. We did not have enough receivers to program all of the noon games. So I would always leave a bad team that nobody in the area cared about like the Jets out. I don't know the carnival setup but if that's how they have it, they can only show as many games as they have receivers.

Thanks for the explanation. 😊

On 8/19/2021 at 8:52 AM, ProgRockCruiser said:

Well, that should be a huge relief to the folks that seem to constantly barrage Carnival/Mr. Heald with complaints about no NFL and/or no SuperBowl/playoffs.

 

But: not all games will be available, only the ones via the services noted (I assume it is not complete coverage of every single possible game).  So someone, somewhere, is going to complain that they can't watch the Topeka Muffinmakers play the Colorado Springs Discjockeys because it is being carried by the GPBN (Great Plains Broadcasting Network) and that is totally unfair!

My Sunday game ticket shows all the games so not sure why carnivals wouldn't?

3m strips are allowed but no tape or anything that leaves a residue on the door. As someone mentioned, dollar tree usually has great decorations but they are largely seasonal and right now they have Halloween stuff. 

15 hours ago, Colorado Beach Bum said:

I would argue that more times than not I receive the full can of soda with cheers and not once have I asked for it. 

I've gotten the full can when I've asked for it. Otherwise just a glass. 

Cheers isn't just for alcohol... It includes sodas, specialty coffees, etc. It pays for itself after about 5 beverages. 

That's a sweet deal you got!

The problem with vaxed not wearing masks is you have an even greater chance of becoming an asymptomatic super spreader. Until people start getting vaxed so we can get hers immunity, masks really need to stay on everyone. 😢

I love it and hope they keep doing it. 😁

23 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said:

not a bubble tour

Unless I'm the one totally misunderstanding the OPs post, they don't need a bubble tour...

1 hour ago, Jasonsterling said:

Ha ha- I was just joking cause your offer was ten dollars more than the one posted on FB so you had to pay more so they screwed you over- lol, I wasn't being serious. Obviously your offer was very good. I meant it in a light hearted "I'm jealous" way. 

Now that you say that, i do remember getting the $35 as well but there weren't any sailings available out of Galveston for the dates we wanted so went with the higher price. 😁

You can also just book a 3rd party excursion.

I have metal straws that i bring with me everywhere but they aren't great for frozen drinks. Thinking of buying some silicone straws for our cruise.

There is a corkage fee but I've yet to be charged for it. I guess it just depends on who you get for head waiter.  They've also stored the bottle for me on a few occasions when we didn't finish it 

Aw, i know you must be super disappointed 😢 Hope you find another cruise you can go on. 

My favorite ship! And Ken Byrne is hands down the best maitre d ever. Can't wait to hear all about your cruise.

On 9/7/2021 at 8:33 PM, Jasonsterling said:

Sorry you got screwed- lol- the person in question posted a screenshot of the deal and it was $35.00 Ha ha- been seeing prices all over the map actually and who knows maybe her's was four day and your's five. 

How did i get screwed? 😳

7 hours ago, firefly333 said:

Yikes where are you in texas? My test is booked for Wednesday and I had tons of CVS near me to choose from. Should I call to make sure that my test wouldnt be cancelled.  I read stuff like that and dont know what to think. I'm leaving sat on vista. 

I'm in New Braunfels. We used to have a free drive thru run by the city but they closed it. I was told because they couldn't keep up with processing. 

I'm hoping it was just everyone needing to test to go back to school and hopefully the demand will slow down a bit. 

1 hour ago, Jamesatgsu said:

I will. There are hundreds of crew members you are screwing over. 

I'm not but whatever. Bye

1 hour ago, snowballs mom said:

I have been stalking the Walgreens in the Denver area. The blue dots indicate they are PCR tests. The red dots indicate they are rapid tests. Here, the rapid tests are usually gone by the morning after they are released. I bet the available San Antonio tests are PCRs.

Yes, the rapid tests, including the self-tests, get snatched up quickly.

1 hour ago, sanger727 said:

yeah. You won’t be able to schedule with Walgreens for that until wed. That doesn’t mean there are no tests available.

You're not getting it. 🙈I can't test on a Weds so why would i even check. I can only test Thurs or Friday before i leave for the port. I can't be bothered to argue this with you anymore. It's like trying to reason when my cats. 😂