ALWAYS CRUZIN

Yesterday I read that Carnival and Royal are waiting on CDC clarification before deciding what to do next.

You are so correct!!

What I read today Carnival and Royal are going to wait for further confirmation from the CDC before acting on it.

Yes I got that. Just saying.

When available we always get the iPad bingo. However, I just saw were it is now $69.00 to play. Plus no more Bingo where the ice rink is but in the Theater now. If it is, I like that a lot better.

Excellent advise.

If you book an excursion on line. Most of the time there is a discount. So booking onboard would cost more. You can use it for anything you want. casino, ships store, bingo, added tips etc.

That is one reason why I use a TA. She keeps excellent records of each booking.

We do not mind at all getting the covid test prior to boarding. What we are afraid of is testing positive and not being able to take the cruise.

If you and your wife are both doing your 25th on the expensive cruise. You both can get the 25% Let's say you paid $1500.00 each Just the basic cost before port and tax.. With both claiming the 25% you will get a total of $750.00 OBC $375.00 for you and another $375.00 for your wife.

Immediately when the current cruise ended. We do 4-6 a year and cannot wait for the next one.

Replying to paper straws. Other paper products end up on the tray and are assorted into one pile before the dishes are taken to be washed. That is what I see in the buffet. I do not see a problem, I do not see any delays. On some ships the one that cleans the table tosses trash in the proper containers before the dishes are taken to be washed.

I say call because on our 25th I had no idea about a Milestone OBC. The bar tender congratulated us and ask if we got out OBC. He then explained what it was. We went to Guest services and they applied the 25% of the cost of my cruise to the OBC. So it was applied on the 25th cruise. Do not know if they would do it now.

We just did our 50th and I called. They want you to call 30 days or longer in advance before you take your cruise. If the both of you are eligible you can both apply for that cruise or just one take it now and the other take it on a different cruise. I suggest you call. You might get a different answer. Here is all the info. GUEST RECOGNITION - MILESTONE REWARDS PROGRAM As part of Carnival’s Guest Recognition Program, Milestone Rewards was developed in appreciation of longtime Carnival guests. This milestone reward benefit is in addition to the wide range of amenities and privileges that guests already receive as part of the VIFP Club. Milestone Rewards Program denotes a guest’s 25th, 50th 75th and 100th revenue cruise with Carnival. Guests will receive a special Milestone Sail & Sign card on their corresponding Milestone cruise. We want to distinguish guests on their Milestone sailing with a unique card so that we can make his/her Milestone experience extra special and memorable. After this milestone cruise, they will revert to the card that corresponds to their VIFP level. In appreciation for their loyalty, the guest will also be granted the opportunity to redeem a future non-refundable onboard credit equivalent to 25%, 50% or 75% of the cruise ticket price, corresponding to the milestone reached. And when a guest reaches his/her 100th cruise, will qualify for a FREE Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska or Australia cruise of their choice (8 days or less, for 2 guests), in accommodations up to and including Ocean Suites (category OS). This onboard credit may be applied to any future cruise in accordance with the terms and conditions below. If you have questions regarding your Milestone rewards, please contact our Milestone's Desk at 877-CCL-VIPS. 877-225-8477 Terms and Conditions (in fine print on the bottom of the Milestone letter) · Milestone Reward is valid for its stated value in U.S. dollars, only on Carnival Cruise Line and/or Carnival Australia cruise booking, to be used as a credit on board a ship. The Milestone Reward is not valid on any other cruise line, including any Carnival Corporation affiliate line. Milestone Reward is nontransferable, nonrefundable and has no cash value. · Milestone Reward must be redeemed at least 30 days prior to sail date and will be applied to the booking on the week prior to sailing. · Only one Milestone Reward is redeemable per guest, per booking; more than one guest per booking may redeem a Milestone Reward. · Booking must be made within 18 months of the date stated on the letter from Carnival's Milestone Desk; there is no specific sailing window.

I really see no problem with assorting them to the proper trash container. Bartenders it would not be a problem. Table cleaners not a problem either. Napkins, silverware, cups, glasses need to be separated. Just toss the straws in the proper container. Same with soda cans also.

Tend to agree. Pieces fall off of the straw. Could be thick pasta.

Smoke free is a big, big health advantage for everyone. I am 76 and started smoking at the age of 16. I quit when I was 30. So 46 years of no smoking. Only 14 years of a pack a day. Well I have lower lung emphysema. So to never smoke. Stay out of second hand smoke. Which is just about impossible to do.

Got it. Thanks. However far better than the paper ones they are using now. Those thick ones they are using are they considered food waste?

I already asked this. No reply. Why not go back to the wax covered paper straws from years ago.

Do not know if this was already posted. It covers everything from the CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/cruise-travel-during-covid19.html#faq

So sorry. I was thinking about the stock OBC

Even if both in the cabin are veterans. You should only receive the OBC for one. It is per cabin.

Remove the app and reload it again.

Just now July 18 2022 The CDC is giving the cruises lines full control of what they want to do. Masks no masks, pre cruise testing etc. The CDC still recommends masks indoors. Really?

If you are referring to me you were not helping at all. I said over and over that the insurance was perfect for me. No need at all for you to give incorrect information on cancelling a cruise. read and get up to date before you give advise. I am done replying to this nonsense.