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Hi. What are your thoughts on a family cruise on the Celebrity Summit in July 2018 out of NYC? We have two teenage kids and I'm concerned that there won't be much for them to do. Has your family traveled on Celebrity during the summer? TIA

Thanks for the info! Loved it all!!

We always put a few decorations on our door. We use command strips for easy removal. Great way to find our room.

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We rented from Avis. Wasn't my favorite experience, but it met our needs. Budget is also next to Avis. Took shuttle to and from port.

Yes we try to find at least one geocache per cruise. Found one in Grand Turk, Belize and Cozumel. We were geodumb in San Juan.

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Bring a light cardigan or sweater for night time...the dining room and theatre are FREEZING

 

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Agreed!

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I wish I had known that I could ask for a small dish of peanut butter to go with my chocolate melting cake. Didn't find out until right before my 3rd Carnival cruise. Heaven!!! :D

We tried that but our asst waiter didn't understand and brought us peanut butter and jelly. Lol

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The Fun Ship...I couldn't get enough of these...unfortunately, one cruise made them great and another cruise made them yucky, so I'm hoping for a great bartender my next cruise :)

Your table for early dining may not be what you requested....it is a hit or miss, but you certainly can get a table for four in My Time Dining.

I think Any Time Dining was booked also.

Hello. We booked a cruise on the Pride during Spring Break. Unfortunately, we got wait listed for Early Dining. Ideally, we want a table for four during early seating. If we can't get that, then we would like a table for four during any time dining. We currently have late seating.

Do you have any advice on how to get this changed?

Thank you in advance for your help.

I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but ours was a dud! Carnival had the meet & greet, it was in the Funtimes, and we had at least 30 - 40 people signed up, but only 10 showed up. There were cookies, coffee and lemonade and the cruise director showed up. Unfortunately, it turned into a complaint fest to the cruise director, about reservations, carnival payments, etc. He's a cruise director, not the VP for Carnival. So all of the complaints I've heard about the CC meet and greets, and Carnival came thru, but it wasn't worth it to me. :(

This may sound like an odd question, but what or who sets the tone or feel of the ship? We went on a cruise last year on the Sunshine and the feel of the ship was "Family Friendly". This year we went on the Glory and the feel of the ship was "Party Party Party". These were completely different experiences, one which I liked, and one which I did not like. What or who sets this mood of the ship and how can we find out what other ships will be like? TIA

Loved the Sunshine! Would definitely sail on her again! Only issues were strange layout, but that's because she was upgraded! Still, a great ship!! Don't let others scare you!!!

Fabulous review! We are going on the glory at the end of August. Thanks for the great feedback. Looking forward to reading the rest of your review.

We were on the Sunshine last Fall. We had a table for 2 in the aft MDR. We were on the upper level, next to the glass railing, overlooking the lower level. We had our area all to ourselves. It was quiet, and made for a very nice experience. I think it truly is luck of the draw. We had assigned late dining if this makes a difference.

We were in this section too. We are a family of four. We sat in a booth. Next to us, was a table for two. The waiters walked in between us. Definitely not inches apart. Request that table for two.

French Toast for Breakfast and Rice and Beans with toppings from Blue Iguana for Lunch!

Hi All!

We are sailing the Glory on August 27th. There are over 25 of us signed up. We've also set up a Facebook page. I will be sure to promote it with our group as long as I see it in the Fun Times.

Thanks for the info! Will update you in September!!!

Michelle

Loving your review! Great pics! We'll be on the Glory in 46 days :)

PS - I had shrimp cocktail every night, too.

I think it's difficult too! I don't want nice pictures of cruises...I just want a list to choose from.

We've only done two family cruises, and our boarding experiences were completely different.

Without FTTF, boarding was delayed. Since we hoped to get right on the ship and eat but didn't, we were starving. When we finally did get on, everyone was at the buffet. Long lines, no place to sit, tons of carry on's everywhere. Such a grumpy, hungry, frustrating way to begin our cruise.

With FTTF, boarding was awesome!!! We boarded just after Platinum cruisers. Dropped off our carry on's to our room, met and gave a tip to our room steward, and headed up to Guys. No lines and plenty of places to sit. Grabbed a drink while my son was the first one in the pool. Next time, I'll be the first one in the pool!!! Enjoyed the less populated ship and got to watch everyone board the ship. What an experience! Definitely well worth the $59.95!!!

Thank you for your replies. I know that there have been issues. I was hoping that they have since been resolved. I guess I will plan our own Meet & Greet the first day of the cruise. Thanks again!

Hello! What's the update on the Meet & Mingle Parties on Carnival for Cruise Critic members? When is it held (what day of the cruise)? What time? Where? TIA

On our last cruise, it was pretty loosey-goosey for Club O2. My son is 14 but I would prefer he be with his sister on our next cruise. I think they check the first day, but don't after that. I don't plan on asking.

Don't forget to get your free pen, too

Be the first one in the pool