lisagro

Does anyone have any thoughts about the new Carnival Horizon coming next year?

I just bought a mesh shower organizer to take on my next cruise. It has six pockets and a hook like a clothes hangar. I am hoping that it will hook over the showerhead and hold my shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, soap, etc. I take several medications/supplements, so I get some of the little tiny pill ziplock bags (in the pharmacy area at the store) and label them (ex, "before breakfast," "dinner," etc,) so I can just slip a day's worth of packets into my pocket or whatever bag I am carrying that day. It really helps keep me organized. I also take most of the things that you guys mentioned. Happy cruising, everyone!

How do you use it for the tenders?

I bought a nice Carnival sweatshirt on my last cruise. Useful, and a good souvenir!

I always choose deck 7 on Carnival because, on most of their ships, there are only cabins above and below you. I do tend to get motion sick myself, and have tried all the remedies. I like an inside cabin because looking out at the waves bothers me sometimes. Stay as mid-ship as possible. We were upgraded to suites on our first cruise (on a cruise line that does not exist anymore), and were at the top fore of the ship. It was awful; just like a pendulum! Yes, you will feel the ship move more in the dining room and in the showroom; wear your sea-bands and take your meclizine. You might consider an anti-seasickness patch as well, just to be sure. But you will have fun, no matter what!

We booked with brendaandfranco'sfuntours last November in St. Thomas and had a great time. Just google them. Brenda was our tour guide, and she was lovely and informative.

They gave me a little one person cake when it was my birthday on the Glory last year. And another one for our anniversary. Just have your TA tell them. You can order a larger cake from "Cherry on Top" as well.

I can truly feel your frustration. We use all the tricks we can; in if we are going carnival we buy the 100 giftcards for 90. We do FCC. We look for price drops after booking.

 

Just keep cruising, enjoy yourself.

 

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What is FCC?

You can order something from the Steakhouse menu in the MDR for just $20. I am a picky eater, but I sure do love the surf and turf while still getting to eat in the MDR.

For our anniversary, we got served a little heart shaped chocolate cake in the MDR. It was to die for!!! I think you can request it.

I sailed on the Glory last November. They never sent an invitation to the Meet & Mingle, but scheduled it for the LAST sea day, right before early seating dinner. It was in the Fun Times; you just had to notice it. The cruise director and activity director showed up, but only a few people who had registered (not surprisingly.) We had pre-planned a get-together a cabin crawl on our own for the first sea day that was much better attended, but I was disappointed in Carnival's treatment of the people who had signed up. The Meet & Mingle should be on the first sea day, and people should be invited.

FTTF is Carnivals acronym for it. Carnival calls it FTTF which is why everyone here calls it that.

 

 

See https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1374/~/faster-to-the-fun-(fttf)

This is my 10th cruise coming up (6th on Carnival), and I wish I had known that, even though I booked in February for a cruise in December, FTTF was already sold out :(

I was on the Glory last November. We had a pretty active Roll Call group, and we decided to meet up on the first sea day to do a cabin crawl, which was coordinated by one of our members and fairly well attended. Carnival scheduled our Meet and Mingle for the last sea day --way too late.And right before early seating dinner.:( No invitations were sent; you had to notice it in the "Fun Times." Only a couple of people showed up. We chatted with the cruise director and the activities director. Big let down.

We're waiting..........

Alex, I have been enjoying your review for awhile now. My husband and I am sailing on the Glory myself in November. Can't wait to hear more about the rest of the trip!

We just booked the Hampton for later this year, but I heard later that you have to get an upgraded room to get a refrigerator. Anyone know if that's true?

Thanks so much; I never thought about my cpap needing an extension cord, and I thought I would have to carry the distilled water.

I am looking forward to the m and m for Independence on April 25! What can we do to make it more fun?

Can you sit with others (that you don't come in with) ; don't want to get stuck with just us two all the time.

What restaurant do you go to for My Time Dining?

Do you know what time she does the cheese making? We are only going to be in port until 2:00 P.M.

Near me (North Texas) we have Ross and T.J. Maxx for inexpensive clothing. I bought several nice shirts for myself for my upcoming cruise (really cheaply).

So what do you guys suggest someone do/see for a stop with a ship (Independence) that is there from 7 to 2? My mom can't walk too far, and we don't want to get up before dawn.

Thanks so much for your reviews; I really enjoyed them. My trip is coming up in April.