Michaelsam

As for picked on ! I was very much in compliance and have no problem with a random search but when I am held up by customs for almost 4 hours that is rediculoius . I had responded to all questions even located my bags so they could search them to. I also travel all the time . This hold was ridiculous .

I was told the same, would rather have it on the card as it will go directly in their bank account, so that is what I do.

I have asked this same question a few times and have gotten different responses. One said if the tip is added to the bill it’s divided by the entire bar staff another said it really does not matter .

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How was it boarding the ship using the new method of keys at your state room ?

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I already did two solo cruises, and each time, I found myself getting heavily screened at customs. The agents were being total jerks, asking me detailed questions about what I do for work, purpose of my travel, who I'm traveling with (were they being rhetorical?), purpose of some things I packed for my cruise, etc. During one of the cruises, I was even picked out for more detailed screening. It was a quick, but irritating experience, and when the agents found nothing, they begrudgingly sent me on my way.

 

I ran into two of my cruise friends after getting through Customs; we were waiting for our buses in the same area. They told me that it was because I was traveling alone. While that won't stop me from cruising solo again, the reason is quite unsettling. Compared to my experience with Border Patrol, the TSA agents at the airport were almost as nice to me as the Carnival crew members. If you believe the news articles, TSA is supposed to be really bad.

 

So on with my question: just how common is it for solo cruisers to get the third degree at Customs? Do they screened and questioned more thoroughly than couples and families? Has there been a history of people using cruise ships to smuggle drugs from countries like Jamaica? If you've had similar experiences or can suggest an answer, please go ahead. If it makes a difference, I'm male, age 29.

I had a worse experience, traveled on a 7 day out of Long Beach with my 13 yr old daughter . Returned her to her mom at the port and got back on board the same ship to travel for an adults week. Met lots of great people even planned lunch once we got home . However once back in Long Beach went into the dome at 8:30 and was asked numerous questions as the agent typed away then said follow me please not even a reason why . Once searching my stuff dumped out pills , jewelry noticed I had a child's neclaces , hair ties , and earnings continued to ask over and over the same questions held me almost 3 hours only to let me go not even an apology thank you nothing . And I had to repackage all my luggage plus no lunch with my new friends was good for s laugh now

Is there many single guys that travel?

 

My friend and I are sailing on Feb 24/13 on the Carnival Legend. I am in my early 40's and my friend is in her early 50's!

I travel with carnival often and I normally travel either with my daughter or alone .. I have met lots of amazing people from all over . Next trip is on the splendor 3-17

louanne93 , have you girls planned your excursions ? first girls trip .. that sounds fun maybe i will see you on the boat .. only a few days till we leave ...

you can still buy rounds for others even using the program . if you tell them you wanna buy drinks for others you can look into it ..

I hate the cheers program my wife and I always find a group to hang out with and you cannot buy a round for the whole group if you are on the cheers program

 

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Headed out march 18 , 2017 on the miracle .

I love to cruise .

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My suggestion is enjoy it .. the memories are amazing my daughter now 18 . Has been with me for our annual daddy daughter cruise every year since she was 6 months old . The pictures the dresses , the dancing , we have shared so many places and dreams just remember they grow so fast before you know it yours too will also be 18

Just

Enjoy ,love and have fun

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This is my first cruise with children. I'll be traveling with my 2 and 4 year olds on the Carnival Sunshine. I hope this will be only the first of many cruises with my girls. Any advice?

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anyone traveling on the miracle march 18

how is everyone doing heading out on the miracle march 18 anyone else going ?

I am a 40 yr single male I enjoy cruising also and I enjoy traveling solo to . allows you to meet people .

lets chat

sometime actually head out on the miracle march 18

I'm thinking about taking a cruise (I've never been on one but travel solo all the time) and I am wondering, do single men also cruise?

 

I am not looking to fall in love or anything like that. I would just like to meet a man I can have fun with while on vacation.

 

Am I likely to meet someone? Is he likely to be in my age range (30s-40s)?

 

I know you can't really say for sure, but I'd be interested to hear others stories.

 

TY

 

Lily

We just went thru the drill no changes yet . Booked to sail again on dec 11 will write if we see any diff.

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Anyone booked on the miracle December 11,2016

I am michael . 44 single male on a cruise dec. 11 on carnival miracle .anyone else . Just looking to meet people and have a great time .