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Have been asked to get opinions of these 3 lines for friends..late 50's and looking at Med for next summer. Itinaries comparable, however, I've not been in Seabourn and had an iffy cruise with Regent. Know my CC friends will give honest views. Thanks all

Been cruising since late 70's so you can imagine the differences. However, important factor to consider is not only basic economics but basic sociatal changes. Love some, others not so much. Still it's a little less to cruise now. You want the bells and whistles? Why the boutique lines were created, and why we mostly sail them. Safe journeys.

OP...not C&A issue as many have explained. Travelled with our kids and now grands for decades. Each had cruiseline, airline, hotel loyalty accounts to build on. Glad I was able to give them a jumpstart. Never crossed my mind those points should be mine.

Seriously, people, did you ever stop to think that the OP wasn't aware of such a sign? Wasn't aware that passengers aren't even allowed beyond the hallway doors unless they're legitimately priority? No, you don't think about that because you'd rather attack first, get the facts later. One person said it's just honesty. Honesty doesn't have to be so vitriolic.

 

OP, I think you have your answer. Albeit, in the worst way possible. Many of the ships will post crew at the hallway doors to keep anyone from going to their cabins who aren't allowed. Even if you were allowed to do it, would you want to leave it unattended like that?

Read OP's first line.

I think this could be solved rather easily. Carnival should include hand scooped milkshakes in the kids bottomless bubbles.

Carnival could also install soda fountains and make the soda free, like Disney does. Carnival now spends a fortune buying canned pop, schlepping the cans on and the aluminum off the ship, not to mention the time spent counting and accounting for each can.

Then you can pay what Disney charges.

Conquest does not have Cloud9 Spa cabins. They do however have balcony cabins on Spa Deck. 2 completely separate catagories.

Ran into same thing a few months ago. After several phone calls was told means on-line allotment for that cruise is sold out. Keep checking. My daughter went to spa when they boarded and ship allotment was at 100%. On her cruise a few months later same thing, but was able to purchase on ship as 3 had opened up. Good luck.

Another Effy fan. Sidebar: worse problem with a

piece of jewelry, my engagement ring from Cartier. LOL, like cars, boynd to get a lemon now and then.

Why we book So cabins, have several friends and family past few months couldn't get them, sold out. They are limited so grab when you can.

Always stay at Hyatt Pier 66 at Marina. Wake up and see ships, 5 minutes (or less() to Port.

Ship or cruiseline?

Celebrity Aqua Class. MSC wellness Cabins are our favs

Again agree with my friends. Huge fan of cocktail dresses.

Thanks JsL. Thought it was odd also

Interesting, was told by Carnival rep 12 and over for Spa cabins.

Kids menu. If order off regular menu pay adult price

Not sure which is sadder, not seeing what is wrong with the scenario or not caring. Selfishness is alive and well.

we usually call those "uniforms" helps to know who's who on the field [emoji849]

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Rala, we do the same thing. We have a travel tree with ornaments from all our journeys over the years. Put it up before our early December cruises in sunroom.

Oceania without question. Better food, better service, love that itinerary. Much more included.

Actually did that several years ago on Celebrity Silhouette. Long story, but husband with broken back and just done full double mastectomy. Aqua balcony, never left the ship one of my favorite cruises ever. Cruising Carib so long now, we often don't get off at all ports.

In RCCL family: Royal is marketed as the family line with emphasis on ships as destination, big venues. Celebrity marketed as a more sophisticated and modern line with smaller more intimate venues and more service options by catagory. Azamara is marketed as a boutique line with a more varied itinerary, smaller ships and detailed service.

Actually wasn't blasting, was sumarizing.

Oh boy, , you were responsible to notify CC company you were going out of country, you did not have a physical card to replace it, instead using a digital copy which can be scanned and cloned. And you're PO'D at cruiseline? They offered OBC and you still are unhappy...for what was your failure. Do I have that correct?

Carnival is only line we don't even think about booking suites. Seriously behind other lines for perks