stephlauryn

Boarding will begin anytime between 11am and noon. I usually get to the pier around 10 am.

Thank u that was exactly what I was looking for

I sailed down the Hudson with a NYC FD tug spraying columns of water from its 12 cannons just last month. But it was on the NCL Breakaway so I can't answer your initial question.

Thank u, u made me chuckle! Hope u had an enjoyable cruise.:D

:confused: I guess no-one has cruised out of NY recently. Oh well!:confused:

Has anyone recently sailed The Sunshine out of NYC? Was wondering when is the earliest you have boarded the ship? I'm not talking about check- in I'm asking about boarding because we have FTTF and was just wondering what time we should arrive at the pier. Thanks in advance.:)

13 days

15 days

Hi yes 7/28 cruise DH, DD 6, DS 7 and myself

Quick birthday cruise

Who's birthday and what day?

Congratulations!! We were in one of them in 2011 when the Ecstasy used to cruise out of Galveston. It's funny that so many people have no idea they exist. It was our anniversary so naturally I said yes when the Upgrade Fairy called. It was worth it to see the look on my wife's face when we stepped inside that suite!

 

Check out my wife's slideshow on her website if you have time. It will add to your excitement when you see it!

 

Carnival Ecstasy's Owner's Suite

 

Take lots of pictures. It's a once in a lifetime experience!

After viewing your photos I would never want to leave the suite! Beautiful!

I love these dress code threads so much! They just bring out the best in people!!

 

I really feel for the OP -- I wonder if she (assuming "Moongal" is a she -- if not, sorry!) fully understood the size of the can of worms she was opening (and the ferocity of the worms!) in posting her original question. (Actually, she posted 3 jeans-related questions: "Are jeans allowed? Would jeans be OK?" and " Would my teen be turned away in jeans?" Three cans of worms!!!)

 

Reading through this entire thread has been a revelation to me. It made me realize that I have turned 180 degrees on this topic. I used to be of the opinion that dress codes were sacrosanct and that other cruisers would be ruining my "elegant night" experience if they did not abide by them. I was, basically, a stuck-in-a-rut old fogie clinging to the traditional 1940's Hollywood movie image of cruising being an elegant experience for the elite, culminating in the "formal night" in which all of us with the means to do it would strut our fancy duds while the "riff-raff" who couldn't afford to or who were unwilling to dress up would be relegated to steerage...err, the buffet. You can check my past dress code posts to see from what an exalted position I pontificated on this subject! :o Reading through the posts of folks who express the same sort of views I once held has made me realize what a ridiculously high-and-mighty fuddy-duddy I used to be.

 

Boy, have I changed!!! My husband and I have taken 4 cruises in 10 years. My expectations of our first cruise were straight out of history -- from the "golden age" of cruising where just being on board meant we had "made it" into a world of elegance and refinement. But even this Celebrity cruise came nowhere close to meeting the expectations I now realize were totally unrealistic. On the Carnival and Holland America cruises which followed, we were able to "find our own level" and enjoy each cruise in ways which were more authentic to ourselves, and not to the fantasy I had of cruising. We dressed up every night for dinner because we wanted to -- we dressed up even more for elegant nights because we chose to. And we enjoyed our cruises and each other and the lifestyle we chose to live on board. And although we continued to notice what other people were wearing, we did not let differences in wardrobe choices affect our enjoyment of our cruise and the sophisticated romance we created for ourselves. Our fourth cruise (Princess) was one we took with an eye toward total relaxation, even though we still dressed for dinner because we enjoy doing it.

 

It was on this "total relaxation" cruise that I realized how many other people cruise for this purpose -- not to fancy themselves up, be stuffy and formal, or stress over dress codes. And, of course, mainline cruising has become so financially accessible to so many economic "classes" that my old elitist image of cruising was exploded. This affordable "casual vacation" vibe is what drives the decline in interest in dressing up, and in turn, drives the cruise line's relaxation of "formal" or "elegant" night dress codes and enforcement.

 

Whether we current or former traditionalists like it or not, folks are going to wear what they are going to wear on board, and they are going to go into the venues they want to go into, wearing whatever they have chosen to wear. Of course ship staff can choose to enforce dress codes and exclude folks from particular venues based on their dress, or choose not to enforce codes. But unless cruise lines start allowing pax to enforce onboard dress codes, we really won't have any impact on the choices others make -- only on those choices we make ourselves.

Beautifully written, I concur. (And I too dress up by choice on elegant night. It makes the atmosphere something special.)

Thank you stephlauryn! Very good information.

You're very welcome

Did she requested the fridge ahead of time (e-mailing, etc) or she asked after boarding?

 

I will need a fridge to keep my medicine so it would be helpful if I can request one.

 

Thank you.

And you request it when you board from guest services.

Did she requested the fridge ahead of time (e-mailing, etc) or she asked after boarding?

 

I will need a fridge to keep my medicine so it would be helpful if I can request one.

 

Thank you.

I called they said they have medical coolers for your medicines and it requires a $70 deposit to get one if you are on a floor that does not have a fridge.

We boarded the Sunshine on Saturday. As is customary for us, we’re booked in the Steakhouse for each evening. On the first night we always opt for a bottle of Dom Perignon. Onboard it’s typically twice the cost of the best price you’ll find online. Imagine my surprise on that first night when we were told of their “wine promo” which applies to all bottles purchased on the first two nights. Basically it’s 50% off… and that’s nothing to sneeze at!

 

So, in addition to the bottle we usually enjoy on the first night we also purchased two bottles of Caymus for the second evening since we were enjoying that meal with another couple.

 

At the end of that meal last night I went ahead and purchased 4 more bottles to enjoy the other evenings. That 50% promo is for bottles purchased those two evenings, not necessarily consumed then. GREAT DEAL !

 

I'm not sure if this is fleet wide, or if it's limited to the Steakhouse. Either way, I'd love to see this continue !

 

 

 

Tom

You got an AMAZING deal. Wow!

I apologize if this has been asked in the past, I did a quick search and nothing came up.

 

We are on the Vista in December, with Cheers! and are big Dom Perignon drinkers.

Is Dom served on board, and if so, by the glass or bottle only?

 

We normally bring our own bottle on board, but figured that with Cheers! we may not need to.

 

Thanks in advance :)

Well for $241.50 you can order it in advance from Carnival's in room beverage purchase page and have it waiting for you in your storeroom chilled when you board. I hope this helps.:p

We r on the Sunshine in 21 days:D same itinerary! Was wondering about weather and things to do. Thanks so much for your review.:cool:

We just got back from a cruise on Carnival, and I posted my review ... and to answer the question in short: yes, they did do a really cool surprise!

 

Here is the link to my thread for the rest of the story:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2375004

 

Enjoy your cruise, happy birthday & happy anniversary :) !

You guys had a phenomenal review. I really enjoyed reading it, watching your pictures and videos. U r a very nice looking couple and seemed to have had an AMAZING time. I'm so glad this cruise was so worthwhile for u. I can only hope that my family and I also have a truly outstanding vacation experience. I'm sure we will though! :)

We just got back from a cruise on Carnival, and I posted my review ... and to answer the question in short: yes, they did do a really cool surprise!

 

Here is the link to my thread for the rest of the story:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2375004

 

Enjoy your cruise, happy birthday & happy anniversary :) !

Thank u so much and thank u also for the well wishes. Very appreciated.:D

Thank U everyone I appreciate your feedback.

HI recently I've been reading that Carnival has been gifting surprise gifts for anniversaries and birthdays.ie: special occasions. Has anyone who has travelled recently seen this to still be the case? I am travelling on the Sunshine in 23 days for my birthday and anniversary. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank u in advance.:D

I would change the rule that both people over 21 in the cabin have to purchase cheers. And enforce the chair hog rules.

That's what I would change. All persons over 21 in a cabin should not have to purchase the drink package.

You should go then. Well worth it. Very upscale and classy, and blows away most Caribbean islands for this reason.

THanx loubetti:)

If one needs more time, then go another cruise line. One day there is no different than any other port stop.

Would love to go to Bermuda. Looks amazing.:D

However I would have loved to go on Judge Judy. Only she probably would have just pointed out how stupid I was. Anyway my oldest niece is turning 18. Ideas for the best cruise to take her on for a present?[/quote

Thats the perfect way to bounce back. Hope u find a super cruise:cool:

We have sailed her twice. Everyone has opinions. Never felt more crowded than other ships. I have posted two reviews with pics if anyone is interested with details.

 

 

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How can I find these reviews? This will be my first time on her, I'd like to read your perspective and see some photos if I may.:D thank u in advancd:)

Since you are paid in full why not go and just pass on the "extras"? I've gotten off plenty of ships with a 0 balance bill.

 

$2K is already gone, may as well get the experience out of it.

 

Otherwise the alternative is $1.7K gone and no experience.

I agree if there's nothing better than the $300 just go have fun and take advantage of everything that already is included without extra costs. Better than being out of the full $2000. Unfortunate event but be positive, maybe this is all for the best.