Gamecock_Cruiser

I just got off Monday and had the same issue. I had free drinks everywhere. My other three cabin mates did not. They were trying to make me buy the package again at the casino bar when purchasing. I asked him to call a manager. The manager came up and was able to over ride the system so I didn't have to purchase it again. Since one wanted it, all three had to buy it since they were over 21, which is what they wanted anyways.

My dad and brother just got there. Back in 3 weeks from the time they signed until in their hand.

The Fantasy class is my favorite ships! They are certainly going to be missed when the remaining two are gone!

In Yor County, SC, the solicitor doesn't play with bad checks. Contact your county solicitor bad check unit and see if they can do anything.

That stinks! You lose an hour of cruising! 

At check in. You can wait and add the day before sailing if you want to wait and check in the day before.

I dread seeing the Paradise and Elation go. We love the Fantasy class ships! The atrium still amazes me every time we walk onboard.

We try to get early. We don't care for anytime dining either. Reasons for early is so we can catch the shows and comedy show. Also since late dining follow early dining, we feel that things often move faster since they have to reset the diinng room for the next seating.

1 hour ago, #1Princess said:

Anybody know why the Elation is not in port yet? 0700 Feb 1, today is return day.

I saw a Facebook post that they are a drift at sea 25 miles from port. They are waiting on a tug boat.

13 hours ago, Kelownabccan said:

Carnival will automatically add $16.00 per day, per guest to your onboard account for standard accommodations

 

Do you have to wait to the last day to do anything or can you do adjustments during the cruise??....On HAL my wife can go to the front desk any time during the cruise and fill out a form to how much she wants to pay.....and then the bill at the end is automatically adjusted to the new amount as an example.....Thanks

I assume you are going to adjust it for more, and not remove them. These people literally work their butts off for quest. Please don't remove or lower the tip amount...

I know this is almost two years old, but it is an interesting read! We has passports, but never carry them off the ship... I always make sure I take a credit card off the ship for emergencies and when I travel. You never know when an issue will arise, such as this. Also, asking the host for a comped Atlantis room is a great idea. If I am ever stranded in Nassau, that will be my hotel choice. I don't know how comping works since I have never gambled there, but I am sure my Vegas host could back me for a room...

2 hours ago, bafinegan said:

We got the earliest time for our upcoming Elation cruise (1030).  Earliest I have ever seen at Jacksonville port.  It also stated that final boarding is at 2pm with the ship leaving the pier at 330pm (also the earliest I have seen-used to be 430pm).  Showed another post to hubbs because he always gets mad when I go to the front of the line thinking I am line jumping.  The post said to go to front if you are there at your arrival time because many people are in line waiting for their appointed time (seeing as we have the earliest appointment.😁)

We had a 10am for the Elation last cruise and did the same thing, went around the line since we were there within our check-in window.

Nope. Four cruises, three Vegas Trips, six flights, four concerts, no masks and no covid... but I have my own office at work rarely are close to coworkers and caught the covid and flu within two months of each other last year...

but I ALWAYS come back with a sinus infection every time I travel, pre-covid and now... 

We cruised the elation last summer, and did not deal with that line outside the terminal. We went around it, showed our boarding pass to the agent because it was our check in time, we skipped 3/4 of the line, which was outside the building.

The box thing on the Elation isn't much of a "fridge". It just keeps things slightly below room temperature. Certainly a waste of space. It is not a true mini fridge.

53 minutes ago, mz-s said:

wow that is unacceptable to me

Then make sure you book a specific cabin... and you will avoid it. Cheaper isn't always the best option...

It is possible that you may not find out until you arrive at the port... that is a risk that you take booking a TBA cabin.

11 minutes ago, kdr69 said:

I couldnt tell you as ive never had to do this

Okay. Thanks. I will try to call and do it over the phone and see what they say.

On 1/4/2024 at 7:26 AM, kdr69 said:

Needs to be done once you board. Website wont adjust. Go to Guest Services and they can help.

Will they still honor the 10% discounted price for the additional CHEERS purchase?

I know this isn't the place to ask, but before I spend hours on hold, I am just wondering if anyone has any experience and can answer. 

I know it is 6 month interest free on all cruise purchases. That leads to my questions below:

1. If I pay my deposit on this statement, then, I know I will get 6 months interest free.

2. If I pay the remaining amount next statement, will I get 6 months interest free (an additional month technically) still since it is a separate transaction, or do I have to pay for it all at 1 time to get the entire thing 6 month interest free.

3. The benefits says the 6 month interest free is only valid for the cruise purchase and not onboard purchases. If I purchase CHEERS ahead of time, is it considered an on board purchase still, or is it 6 months interest free also?

Thanks!

8 minutes ago, angelsfort said:

 

SAME HERE!   Just know that we can still get the printed Fun Times, you just gotta ask for them.  

I agree with the break from technology. I still don't pay for wifi. But we do carry our phones around for the onboard chat and for the stupid menus now! They act like you ask for second born if asking for menu's.

Another small big thing that I miss is the fancy folded dinner napkins, and the 12 pieces of silverware sitting around you! I just remember start on the outside and work your way in! 

I love Charleston's silent debarkation! It is by far the smoothest that i have encountered. To bad more ships don't use it.

If you buy a mix drink, they are $12 plus 18% per drink coming to $14.15 per drink. Cheers is $70.74 per day including the flat 18%. Five mix drinks, you are even for the day... Four mix drinks, two waters, two sodas, and a coffee, you are even for the day. You drink more tomorrow to make up for today, you are even. As long as you at least break even, then your good. If you feel your going to drink more than typical just to break even, then probably not...

And cruise cash or charging it to your card or cash on your account is 6 of one of half a dozen of another. It is just a non refundable gift card.

Yes, only once per day now... 😞 morning cleaning and turn down service is a perk that we certainly miss now!