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    What Stateroom Amenities would you like to see added or restored?

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted · Edited by ObstructedView2

    Although I understand the sentiment of the OP, every single preferential amenity carries a cost.

     

    What distinguishes Carnival from its competition is being able to consistently provide a cost-affordable experience without the fluff most who sail with the line don't want (and can't afford).

     

    I personally don't cruise to be feel pampered with toiletries, turn-down service, interactive television or chocolates on the pillow so for me these are amenities that would just end up being built into a higher cruise fare.

     

    If one wants an elevated level of stateroom amenity, there are lines that provide it. Trying to turn Carnival into its upscale competition is an exercise in futility. It's just not what the Carnival product is (or should be).

    I agree, however the interactive tv feature was a nice touch during my last sailing.

     

     

     

     

    :)

     

    Dining Question

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    Can I go to the MDR and a specialty restaurant on the same night?

    Yes you can. However there are some steakhouse selections available in the MDR for a $20 upcharge. Why not just eat/kill two birds, at the same time & have both meals in the MDR without changing venues or tables? In the MDR you can order your complementary meal (already included in your cruise fare) and also order a $20 steakhouse selection..

     

    Unless you're not referring to the steakhouse and you are referring to the Cucina del Capitano Italian restaurant which is also available aboard the ship you're sailing as well. Can't get Cucina del Capitano selections in the MDR.......well, not yet..

     

     

     

     

     

    :)

    Carnival vista cabana privacy

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted · Edited by ObstructedView2

    The Havana cabins on the Lanai deck 5 look extremely close to the Ocean Plaza outside smoking section on the port side, aft.

    Look at the Vista Deck plans concerning the Ocean Plaza to the Havana cabins, starting with cabin 5202. Too close for comfort.

     

     

     

    :confused:

    When do you pay for the Chef's Table?

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    For me the $75 a person is more than enough and tip is included in that just like the steakhouse upcharge. Sometimes you get someone who goes above and beyond though.

    On Carnivals website regarding the steakhouse it does indeed say the tip is included, however it (does not) say the tip is included anywhere for the Chef's Table.

    Where did you see that????

     

     

     

    :confused:

    Dining Question

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    This may be a silly question... If you have MTD and can't make the dining time 1 night due to a later excursion, can you still dine in the restaurant using Anytime Dining?

    The maitre d' & hostess aboard the Breeze allowed us to use anytime dining twice when we asked them.

    Was not a problem at all.

     

     

     

     

    :)

    Dry Dock Schedules?

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    Is there a known list of carnival ships that will tell you when each one is scheduled for dry dock? I was just on the magic and it was rumored to be going into dry dock in two weeks but where to find that info? It's not a good experience cruising with an entire ship of employees at the end of their contracts and we also heard it was already 20% less employees (some had already ended their contracts). I would like to avoid this in the future. Employees that are tired, overworked (because they are short handed) and ready to go home after 7 months (typical contract) is not meant for good service.

     

    Are you sure about that possible drydock date change rumor?

    The Magic is scheduled for drydock from 2/21/16 to 3/06/16

    Located @:

    https://www.goccl.com/~/media/Files/Irman/bookccl/the_fleet/MC_FactSheet.htm

     

    You can Google (Carnival drydock schedule), to obtain info.

     

    We never sail 6 to 8 months prior to a drydock, and at least 2 to 3 months post a drydock.

     

     

     

    :)

    Come On Carnival, Stop supporting Montego Bay

    in Jamaica

    Posted · Edited by ObstructedView2

    We don't plan to get off the ship in Jamaica. On our first cruise we were cornered in shops by aggressive ladies who would not let us leave until we bought stuff. After we bought something all the other shops/stalls would corner us and force us to buy from them because we bought from someone else.

     

    I personally do not like the place because of that and we have not been back. I know there are many things to do, and the only way I would even think about going ashore in that country is if we have a carnival booked excursion that does not stop in the local shops.

     

    That is the only stop we've had that we felt any concern for our safety when shopping.

    You were forced to make a purchase?? LOL!!

    At gunpoint? Knife to throat? Your child held for ransom?

    Are you kidding me. Forced..... I don't get it.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    :rolleyes:

     

    Pride and prejudice – our rewiew of the carnival pride 10/04/15

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    Removing the daily gratuities (which we were going to do anyway – thanks for the advice Cruise Critic!)

     

    An extra gratuity would be appreciated.” look on the waiter’s face. Not us - we just smile and walk away just like we do at Golden Corral and the Waffle House. Tipping IS just a city in China and like my United Kingdom and Australian friends I won’t be giving any to anyone.

     

     

    Wow........

     

     

     

     

    :eek:

     

    Chef's Table ????

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    Seating side by side or across from one another at the Chef's Table varies from ship to ship.

     

    For example;

    On the Breeze my wife & I sat next to each other.

    On the Splendor we sat across from one another.

     

    We made reservations through the steakhouse via email in case they were booked solid at the time of our sailing. However you can make reservations once onboard, it's just not guaranteed as it would be if you were to make reservations in advance.

     

     

    :)

     

     

    Fight At Carnivals Guys Burgers

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted · Edited by ObstructedView2

    Over the years my wife & I have witnessed many fights & arguments when sailing. The majority of them have taken place in the dance clubs late in the evening.

     

    However, during our last cruise the fights were a little outrageous. We were on a B2B aboard the Breeze for a 14-day sailing from May 17th to May 31st. 2015.

     

    We witnessed four fights during the 1st leg of the sailing; the 6-day from May 17th to May 23rd there were:

     

    2 fist fights in the dance club

    1 fist fight in the MDR

    1 fist fight in the show longe (2 women)

     

    All fights were broken up quickly. One of the fights in the dance club was fairly intense, a lot of blood, one passenger was placed in the brig, one confined to their cabin, and were put off the ship at the next port.

     

    The fight in the MDR however took many passengers to break up, but was done so within a couple minutes. That took place on the last evening of the 1st leg, security outside their cabin door, confined to cabin, and the other passenger in the brig for the damages he did in the dining room. Not a nice way to spend your last evening aboard a cruise in which you spent a lot of money & time planning.

     

    The passengers involved in the other 2 fights were permitted to continue with their cruise.

     

    A security officer I got to know during my 14 days aboard the Breeze told me that the brig on the ship holds 6 passengers, and that fights, arguments & vandalism are extremely common late in the evening. Mostly alcohol fueled.

     

    During our 2nd leg of the sailing, the 8 day sailing from May 23rd to May 31st there were no fights at all.

     

    And I have to say:

    6 day sailing May 17 to 23

    Empty dining room most evenings, full buffet.

    Elegant evenings, well, not many passengers participated.

    A lot of rude behavior.

     

    8 day sailing May 23 to May 31

    Full dining room every evening. Buffet was a ghost town.

    Elegant evenings seemed as if the entire ship participated.

    During non-elegant evenings many passengers dressed in shirts with ties, dresses, etc..

    Witnessed no rude behavior. Even children were saying, "excuse me".

     

    The 6 day was an intense party atmosphere.

    The 8 day was an intense happy celebration atmosphere.

     

    It was like night & day!

    We were so happy when the 6-day passengers disembarked.

     

     

     

     

    Sunshine itinerary change. No Bermuda

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    Well just got back from our exotic Bermuda ( I mean eastern carribean) cruise.

    Wish someone had mentioned about the guarantee that if we were not happy you would fly us home at the first port.

    If you would have performed a TEENIE TINY AMOUNT of RESEARCH ABOUT the cruise line that YOU BOOKED WITH, you would have located Carnivals Vacation Guarantee DIRECTLY ON THEIR WEBSITE...

     

    Info located @:

    http://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/vacation-guarantee.aspx

     

    Additional Carnival Vacation Guarantee info @:

    http://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/vacation-guarantee/faq.aspx

     

     

     

    :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

     

     

     

    Do the Breeze "secret decks have lounge chairs?

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

     

    Secret decks with secret doors, LOL! They are called Forward Observation Decks, and far from being a secret.

    The secret deck lingo I've only seen as a cruise critic term, along with dress up or lobster night, LOL! It's Elegant Night..

    Stewart my cabin steward says passengers & crew are not permitted to take a deck chair to the forward observation decks however passengers sometimes do. They are promptly removed when located on the forward observation decks due to high winds posing serious dangers when the ship (not boat) is moving..

     

     

    :rolleyes:

     

    Disembarkation-r we cutting it close?

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted · Edited by ObstructedView2

    We do have FTTF, will this give us priority in disembarking?

    We have cruised quite a bit, but never with FTTF, so I am hoping this will be an advantage.

    Yes, with FTTF you get to choose between early or late disembarkation.

    If you have luggage that you are not carrying off, go to guest services to request/exchange your luggage tags that your steward will leave in your cabin for new tags with a zone number of your choice. In your case, the lowest zone number, and then simply disembark with the self assist passengers.

     

    FTTF info @:

    https://www.goccl.com/~/media/Files/Irman/bookccl/shipboard_knowledge/FastertotheFunPackage.htm

     

     

    :)

    hdmi inputs on tv?

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    The ports aren't disabled only the remote has been disabled from allowing you to change inputs. We bought a $12 universal remote, once onboard we looked up the code for the type of TV in the cabin, and were able to switch to the open HDMI ports and hook up an Xbox.

    Great advice!! We have brought along a universal remote from home during our last few sailings in order to change the television inputs.

     

    So many passengers assume it is a disabled port on the back of the television, when it is the remote control input feature itself that has been disabled.

     

     

    :)

     

     

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