CalaDragonflyLady

Greg's only on the ship until 12/13/15, the schedule isn't posted beyond that yet :)

This is from Carnival Cruise Lines Piano Bar-barians on a social media site we're not allowed to mention...........

Current (ish) list ...as of 6/11/2015

Breeze: Seth Gibson 4/11/2015 - 6/14/2015 http://www.sethgibsonmusic.com

Breeze: Jeremy Ray Borders 6/14/2015 - 6/28/2015

Breeze: Jonathan Thompson 6/28/2015 - 8/23/2015

Breeze: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 8/23/2015 - 9/20/2015

http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com

Breeze: Gray Gregson 9/20/2015 - 11/15/2015

Breeze: Jonathan Thompson 11/15/2015 -1/10/2016

Conquest: Tom Grable 3/15/2015 - 7/4/2015

Conquest: Milburn Dumas 7/4/2015 - 9/5/2015

Conquest: Jeremy Ray Borders 9/5/2015 - 10/31/2015

Conquest: William Brawner 10/31/2015 - 12/6/2015

Conquest: Kenneth Giordano 12/6/2015 - 2/6/2016

Dream: Barry Meijer 4/12/2015 - 8/23/2015

Dream: Michael O'Quinn 8/23/2015 - 9/20/2015

Dream: Ron Pass 9/20/2015 - 9/27/2015 https://www.facebook.com/events/701006383294854/

Dream: William Brawner 9/27/2015 - 10/25/2015

Dream: Matias Sanchez 10/25/2015 - 2/7/2016

Ecstasy: Jorge Ramirez 5/4/2015 - 6/29/2015

Ecstasy: Matias Sanchez 6/29/2015 - 8/24/2015

Ecstasy: Stephen Dooks 8/24/2015 - 10/19/2015

Ecstasy: Roger Concepcion 10/19/2015 - 12/14/2015

Elation: Robert Crucilla 12/13/2014 - 6/13/2015

Elation: Jimi Finn 6/13/2015 - 8/13/2015 www.jimifinn.com

Elation: Patrick Duffy 8/13/2015 - 10/8/2015

Elation: Zdrazko Spassov 10/8/2015 - 12/3/2015

Fantasy: Elizabeth Setzer 4/27/2015 - 6/20/2015

Fantasy: Debby Mac 6/20/2015 - 8/15/2015

Fantasy: Robert Crucilla 8/15/2015 - 10/11/2015

Fantasy: Kenneth Giordano 10/11/2015 - 12/5/2015

Fantasy: Reynold Senn 12/5/2015 - 2/1/2016

Fascination: Roger Concepcion 3/28/2015 - 7/18/2015

Fascination: Tom Grable 7/18/2015 - 11/12/2015

Freedom: Scott Lyles 5/16/2015 - 6/20/2015

Freedom: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 6/20/15 - 7/18/2015

http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com

Freedom: Anthony Ward 7/18/2015 - 11/16/2015

Glory: Carson Rhodes 5/16/2015 - 7/11/2015

Glory: Gray Gregson 7/11/2015 - 8/1/2015

Glory: Martyn Lucas 8/1/2015 - 9/5/2015

Glory: Jimi Finn 9/5/2015 - 10/3/2015 www.jimifinn.com

Glory: Elizabeth Setzer 10/3/2015 - 11/28/2015

Imagination: Mark Johnson 4/2/2015 - 6/18/2015

Imagination: Todd "TC" Fugate 6/18/2015 - 9/3/2015

Imagination: Scott Lyles 9/3/2015 - 11/19/2015

Imagination: Mark Haven 11/19/2015 - 1/10/2016 http://www.markhaven.com

Inspiration: Patrick Duffy 4/27/2015 -7/13/2015

Inspiration: Elizabeth Setzer 7/13/2015 - 9/28/2015

Inspiration: Hailey Weibe 9/28/2015 - 12/14/2015

Legend: Christine Hetfield 5/18/2015 - 6/30/2015

Legend: Adam Sayer 6/30/2015 - 8/25/2015

Legend: Mark Johnson 8/25/2015 - 9/15/2015

Legend: Adam Sayer 9/15/2015 - 12/1/2015

Legend: Christine Hetfield 12/1/2015 - 12/20/2015

Liberty: Milburn Dumas 3/27/2015 - 6/14/2015

Liberty: Jordan Heppner 6/14/2015 - 8/30/2015

Liberty: Peter Thompson 8/30/2015 - 11/15/2015

Liberty: Jorge Ramirez 11/15/2015 - 1/10/2016

Magic: Jeffrey Abbott 5/10/2015 - 6/21/2015

Magic: Brad Alexander 6/21/2015 - 6/24/2015

Magic: Scott Lyles 6/28/2015 - 8/16/2015

Magic: Greg Alcock 8/16/2015 - 11/1/2015

Magic: Michael O'Quin 11/1/2015 - 12/13/2015

Miracle: Peter Thompson 5/16/2015 - 7/11/2015

Miracle: Jeremy Ray Borders 7/11/2015 - 8/29/2015

Miracle: Roger Concepcion 8/29/2015 - 10/17/2015

Miracle: Ben Gentry 10/17/2015 - 12/13/2015

Paradise: Hailey Weibe 5/30/2015 - 8/13/2015

Paradise: Gustavo Garcia 8/13/2015 - 9/28/2015 http://www.facebook.com/GUSTAV.INT

Paradise: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 9/28/2015 - 1/14/2016

http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com

Pride: Anthony Ward 3/1/2015 - 6/21/2015

Pride: Chris Porcelli 6/21/2015 - 8/16/2015

Pride: Andre Mieux 8/16/2015 - 10/11/2015

Pride: Todd "TC" Fugate 10/11/2015 - 12/6/2015

Sensation: Gustavo Garcia 4/23/2015 - 6/18/2015 http://www.facebook.com/GUSTAV.INT

Sensation: Russell Augustin Villarin 6/18/2015 - 10/8/2015 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman

Sensation: Gustavo Garcia 10/8/2015 - 12/3/2015 http://www.facebook.com/GUSTAV.INT

Spirit: Kristilee Ransley 5/27/2015 - 6/30/2015

Spirit: Jade Leonard 6/30/2015 - 8/16/2015

Spirit: Ben Gentry 8/30/2015 - 10/14/2015

Splendor: Natalie Carboni 1/11/2015 - 6/17/2015

Splendor: Ed Rocks 6/17/2015 - 9/6/2015

Splendor: Christine Hetfield 9/6/2015 - 11/22/2015

Sunshine: James Sullivan 5/29/2015 - 8/21/2015

Sunshine: Craig Quiter 8/21/2015 - 10/10/2015

Sunshine: Russell Augstin Villarin 10/10/2015 - 1/24/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman

Triumph: Michael O'Quinn 4/25/2015 - 7/9/2015

Triumph: Scott Casey 7/9/2015 - 9/26/2015

Triumph: Barry Meijer 9/26/2015 - 12/10/2015

Valor: Martin Aucoin 6/6/2015 - 7/25/2015

Valor: Reynold Senn 7/25/2015 - 9/19/2015

Valor: Mark Johnson 9/19/2015 - 11/14/2015

Valor: Robert Crucilla 11/14/2015 - 1/9/2016

Victory: Zdrazko Spassov 6/4/2015 - 8/22/2015

Victory: David Lovett 8/22/2015 - 11/5/2015

Victory: Tom Wolf 11/5/2015 - 7/9/2016

Hey Kimberly! I should have know you would top yourself, the video was great, I especially love the credits, very authentic looking, I actually LOL'd !

I'm glad you enjoyed the Magic, I was on her last fall (loved the ship, not a fan of the lack of transportation options for a solo from Houston to Galveston :mad: ).

One of these days I know I will see you on another ship, I've got four cruises booked right now (through 2017); if not, let me know if/when you have another layover in Portland, it was fun seeing you last time!

Cala

So, a little help here. We haven't sailed with Carnival in seven years - exactly what is American Table? I read that it is coming to Pride in August? Help:confused:

American Table (new MDR menus) and American Feast (MDR menu for elegant night) is a restructured menu containing some previous favorites but also some new dishes. One of the main features is that your entrée generally doesn't come with a side, it's ordered separately. It's not on all ships yet, they're doing a gradual rollout. They just started it on the Breeze for my February cruise but it has been on the Glory for over a year (and some others, can't remember the other ships). It has been "tweaked" a few times and may be further changed when they get more passenger feedback.

This always takes a bad turn, the holier-than-thou element always shows up and says "I would never" and compare it to parking in a handicap spot. So does that mean you/they don't use a handicap stall in the restroom when there are no disabled people present? Right! It's common sense, not morals, but you enjoy it up there on your high horse! Karma is a bitch alright, but that doesn't mean she sides with the judgmental nay-sayers.

Carnival's objective is to sail full, they don't care who is where. 4J's are a great deal and some of the HC cabins are indeed bigger. It is Carnival's responsibility to move people if they do not need an HC cabin and someone else does. And yes, I have been bumped from a 4J HC, and it is NOT a fallacy that they give you an upgrade; I got upgraded to a balcony cabin. That is a fact, not an opinion.

You can certainly snorkel on your own but there's not much to see. I did a dive there years ago and saw about 3 fish :p I don't think they even offer diving any more.....

I got mine 30 days out, but someone mentioned here on CC that you can always call them and they *might* assign it then and there..........

Way too complicated IMHO. I think they should award extra points for suites like Celebrity, and double points for solos paying for two people. That's about it.

I agree! While I appreciate the work you did on the idea, I think it's too complicated and it could easily be confusing. Definitely want double points for solos paying for two fares, it's not unheard of!

I read last week that Carnival made a change to the party and now golds are no longer invited :(

I wish the deadbolt acted like the VACANT/OCCUPIED notification you see on airplane bathroom doors, sometimes those signs fall off and get put back on the door the wrong way!

I got walked in on once (HAL ship), I don't know what the guy was even visiting my room for, it wasn't the usual times for cleaning or turning down the bed for the evening....

At first I was told (my a PVP who keeps claiming to me mine, lol) that they open up 275 days before the cruise, but now when I try to check for my January 2016 cruise I sometimes get a message that they won't show until 120 days before the cruise. Both are a change of policy, as last year (18 months before the cruise) I was able to book FTTF when I booked my 9/26/15 cruise.

I agree that the final payment due date is probably a good time to check, but I won't know if that works until I try it :D

Cruise lines need to enforce their chair hog policies.

I've seen them trying to. On my last cruise a crew member had a clipboard and was putting stickers on vacant-but-occupied chairs, but if/when passengers remove the stickers they don't have any control over it.

I would surrender the items to a crew member and claim ignorance when the person showed up. If somebody is in the pool they should be taking turns with a friend who can watch their stuff while they are in the pool then switch. IMO there is no perfect solution, but then I'm not a lounger :D

Start checking about 30 days out, they don't notify you. :)

I wonder if this works for Kroger "family" stores, i.e., Fred Meyer. I will have to try it!!

Yes, I am local to Fred Meyer stores too and I was able to load this offer to my card :)

I don't see the value of the FTTF. When we embarked, the FTTF boarded maybe 15 minutes before we did. Didn't really see any benefit to them for shore excursions, nor for debarkation.

 

I think it is a slick marketing gimmick by Carnival to appease the microwave mentality that persists in our society. Everyone feels they need to be first and folks happily fork over their money to have that feeling.

It's not about being "first" on the ship; if you don't see the value, then don't purchase it! For those of us who travel alone (or especially with children), being able to drop things off at your cabin before getting some lunch is worth it! It's also nice being able to use the short line at Guest Services......

Hello,

 

Great Review! Do you recall what time the self assist debarkation began?

 

Thank you

I got off the ship just a few weeks ago and did the self-assist. It was scheduled to begin at 7:45am according to the information provided the night before, but it actually started at 7:15am.....

I'm having the same issue for a January 2016 cruise, good to know I need to look again when it's 275 days out.

They must have changed things, when I booked my 9/26/15 cruise 18 months before the cruise date I was able to purchase FTTF right away....

I know I read something about these Verizon E Gift Cards but I can't remember what. Should I just go to my Verizon store & ask about them? I don't remember seeing anything in my bills about points. My first Carnival cruise is a year away but I'm planning for it now (along with 2 RCI cruises) so I would like to get some info about this.

You need to check on the Verizon website. After you sign up there should be small type that mentions the rewards (unless you haven't signed up for it).

When I looked a few days ago they were still sold out :(. I just started seeing Carnival gift cards in my grocery store but there's no discount. The Verizon ones gave you a 10% discount.....

I usually win Culinary Trivia and do well in group contests (Super Trivia and Win, Lose, or Draw).....

I thought they were large enough (I'm anywhere from a 1x to a 3x, depending on the manufacturer) but too long. I might have worn it to the spa once but got tired of stepping on it (I'm 5'5")....

I always tip an extra dollar more per drink.

I've done that on my last few cruises, mostly in the piano bar. They know my name and my preferences from minute one and they didn't need my card every time; and I was able to use my cheers program to purchase drinks for the performer......

I've found that (in general) Carnival cruisers - those on this board at least - tend to frown with the mention of people in suites, for example, getting additional credit. It tends to bring up the whole "class system" talk and fears. Perhaps Carnival Corp reads enough feedback on here to cause them to move forward slowly.

 

Who knows ! :)

 

Tom

I get what you're saying...........in a similar vein (buy more get more) why aren't solo travelers paying 200% getting credit for double days? I'm not holding my breath........

1. Yes

2. No, you would have to pay extra for more than one entrée

3. Yes

For me, it is nice as a solo to get on and drop off my bags. Well worth it just for that. This trip i am taking a redeye, and i am glad i don't have to wait around to get on and of i need to i can take a nap. Best 50 bucks ever!

That's my situation too, I'm not in any kind of hurry, but I can go to my cabin right away I can drop off my stuff and not have to juggle luggage while trying to get something to eat :)

I wasn't able to get FTTF for my cruise next week, and since it's fully booked I doubt any will open up. :(

When I sailed from San Juan a few years ago, the ship was due to sail at 10pm but they wanted everyone on board by 8:30pm.

If you have something from Carnival that says 9:30pm I would go with that!

We are 4 Liverpool England Lasses joining the Breeze in September. We have been known to like the odd drink(!) but are new to Carnival and are interested in what you had to say about Gift cards. Can you give us any information on them?? How do we get them....how do they work.. and can you chose any amount?

Any help much appreciated

http://www.carnivalgiftcards.com/

I don't know if there's a UK version of the Carnival website? The link shows gift card info; I recommend eGift cards, as they are the same as cash. They can be used to book or pay off a cruise IF you booked directly with Carnival. They can also be used for on board credit.

I would recommend using your favorite search engine to see if there are any deals. One of our US cellular companies was offering the eGift cards at 10% off, it really adds up! :)

You will love the Breeze! I'm going on her for the second time in a few weeks