tbbtravels Posted September 20, 2014 #101 Share Posted September 20, 2014 (edited) What is tea time? They serve it in the main dinning room on some days - think it's sea days with official tea food. Not supposed to be stuffy like I thought it would be. Look at the fun times and I believe it's around 3ish. Lots of people say it's fun and nice. Just something I haven't done and I am gonna do it this go round. Edited September 20, 2014 by tbbtravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted September 20, 2014 Author #102 Share Posted September 20, 2014 What is tea time? On the Fantasy class ships, tea is served in the piano bar=small cucumber sandwiches (and of course the crust is cut off), scones, cake, tarts, and sometimes open faced salmon sandwiches with dill. All yummy, ususally there is classical music playing or soft piano sounds. Very nice, and a very nice break from the loud lido scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted September 20, 2014 #103 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Heading out tomorrow in the Breeze! First solo cruise First time on the Breeze First extended balcony First time purchasing CHEERS! Can't wait! Sent from my phone. Typos are inevitable. I am up the road aways and in Ottawa. I hope you will do at least a short review, and will especially look forward to your take on your first solo cruise experience. Also looking forward to your opinion on cheers. I am on two minds in that respect. My next cruise is solo, 8 day, and I think my daily drink intake might not make 37.50, and some days might exceed it, but I think either way I will break even. My fear is if I purchase cheers, I will get into that mindset that I have to have x amount of drinks a day to make it profitable to me. I don't want to gain 10 lbs this cruise either.....so I am torn on whether or not buy cheers. Soccersharon...have a great cruise..and hope to hear how it was later...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted September 21, 2014 #104 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I am up the road aways and in Ottawa. I hope you will do at least a short review, and will especially look forward to your take on your first solo cruise experience. Also looking forward to your opinion on cheers. I am on two minds in that respect. My next cruise is solo, 8 day, and I think my daily drink intake might not make 37.50, and some days might exceed it, but I think either way I will break even. My fear is if I purchase cheers, I will get into that mindset that I have to have x amount of drinks a day to make it profitable to me. I don't want to gain 10 lbs this cruise either.....so I am torn on whether or not buy cheers. Soccersharon...have a great cruise..and hope to hear how it was later...:) I didn't realize you were in Ottawa! We're pratically neighbours! I am planning in writing a review, since this is a cruise of "firsts" for me :) The roll call for my sailing is very active. There are quite a few solos as well. I decided to buy the Cheers package because I don't really have anything planned in Cozumel and Grand Cayman - so I am more likely to get my money's worth ;) On top of that, the weather next week is rain, rain, rain - which means I may not even get off the ship, with the exception of Key West. I don't think I will come any where close to 15 drinks. Break-even for me, is about 5 or 6 drinks - which I drink normally. I also want try a few (new to me) drinks. Keep in mind that soft drinks and non-alcoholic bevies are also included. My cabin is on deck 6, and I take the stairs to get around the ship. I don't like waiting for elevators ;) Helps burn off all the rich food and drinks! I will check in when I get home. Enjoy your week! Sent from my phone. Typos are inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PekingeseLady Posted September 21, 2014 #105 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) I have always wanted to spend Thanks Giving on a Cruise ship. So my upcoming cruise will be my First Thanks Giving Cruise!!! No stress HOLIDAY. :D Our other first will be CHEERS! Very excited and happy about this. Our last cruise drinks were included and it just made it PERFECT. You don't worry about your bill. Have a few extra drinks, try lots of new ones, just a little merrier. LOL I'll be doing my First shore excursion alone. Going Whale watching on one of those super fast boats, lots of bouncing around. DH no can do with his back, and I've always wanted to do one. We're doing a B2B, so doing this excursion on the 2nd week and our last port day. DH plans on using the Sauna and Steam rooms for the first time. He loves them, but has never made it over there. Love this tread! Edited September 21, 2014 by PekingeseLady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiTaiMary Posted October 8, 2014 #106 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I love this thead! :D I've gotten some great ideas. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly11 Posted October 8, 2014 #107 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Going to the Seuss as Sea brunch.....even if I have to go alone because no one else im my party wants to :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted October 8, 2014 #108 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Going to break in Cheers over our eight days on the Freedom and make sure that I hit triple digits and consume 100 drinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollandAvery Posted October 9, 2014 #109 Share Posted October 9, 2014 -Enjoy the FTTF perks! I'm excited (: -Drink a DOTD every day (we didn't know anything on our first cruise) -Stand out on one of the secret decks (we are in a 4J this time so I know what a secret deck is now) -Take LOTS of photos (didn't last time) -Go to the Piano Bar -Play Blackjack in the Casino -Swim with sea turtles in Cozumel -Drink rum punch and try jerk chicken in Jamaica -Swim with Stingrays in Grand Cayman -Make sure we tip our room steward, waiter, etc. extra for excellent service...they work so hard to give you an enjoyable vacation (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri0305 Posted October 9, 2014 #110 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hmm...let's see, buy fruity drinks and cocktails, Seaday brunch, gamble a bit in the casino, going to Progreso for the first time and there's a few more. Oh! And even though this will be my third cruise (11/10/2014) it'll our first cruise as husband and wife 😊 Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karebear98 Posted October 9, 2014 #111 Share Posted October 9, 2014 On the Fantasy class ships, tea is served in the piano bar=small cucumber sandwiches (and of course the crust is cut off), scones, cake, tarts, and sometimes open faced salmon sandwiches with dill. All yummy, ususally there is classical music playing or soft piano sounds. Very nice, and a very nice break from the loud lido scene. Did they post day/time in funtimes? I would like to try it next time Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WetToes Posted October 9, 2014 #112 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Karebear98 - You will find it posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseelady Posted October 9, 2014 #113 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Did they post day/time in funtimes? I would like to try it next time Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Forums mobile app Yes they posted in the funtimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karebear98 Posted October 9, 2014 #114 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thank you I will look for it in February:D Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Envy Posted October 9, 2014 #115 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Great Thread! I'm looking forward to several firsts: Guys Burgers Blue Iguana Steakhouse (have a 1st night reservation) new Chef's Table menu four new ports, four new countries Mayan ruins in Belize Stingrays in Grand Cayman first balcony new ship (1st Spirit Class, Pride) Serenity deck WITH A POOL new embarkation port - Tampa 1st time at Gold since the new VIFP program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluphonics Posted October 9, 2014 #116 Share Posted October 9, 2014 It will all be new for me as this will be my first cruise! I have FTTF and am buying Cheers so I look forward to getting on board as early as I can and enjoying a few drinks in the Alchemy bar as well as a few DOD. I also look forward to trying the seaday brunch. I am super excited this is my first vacation in many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkportersat Posted October 9, 2014 #117 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I am hoping to try the Serenity Deck and the Ropes Course on the Magic this go round. Last sailing on the Magic my 2 year old would not go to Camp Carnival so now that he will be almost 5 this trip I am hoping he will go for a little while so I can try both! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Buffettfan 225 Posted October 11, 2014 #118 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Participate in the Thriller Dance Class.:) Having sailed & watched Thriller group perform at deck party it will be so worth it. Watched DS do it, but wish I had done it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rh2458 Posted October 11, 2014 #119 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Planning on so many firsts! FTTF Balcony Room service to enjoy breakfast on balcony Sea Day Brunch Dunns River Falls & Jamaica Grand Cayman Cruise Critic roll call meet and greet Water Slide I'm sure there's a boat load of others but this is off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgttami Posted October 11, 2014 #120 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Maybe I will eat in Lido just once on the next cruise...have never eaten there in 4 Carnival cruises..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted October 15, 2014 #121 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I honestly don't know what were going to do, but we plan to ENJOY our cruise. The reason I say this, we are going on the Sensation, and most of the reviews I have read are NEGATIVE. I have always done 7 day cruises, and this is a shorter one, and my friend has never cruised before. I want her to enjoy herself, and am NOT going to let her know what other people think, but find out for ourselves, as it may not be as people say. If you by chance have been on the Sensation this year, what is your opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartsnvt Posted October 15, 2014 #122 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I honestly don't know what were going to do, but we plan to ENJOY our cruise. The reason I say this, we are going on the Sensation, and most of the reviews I have read are NEGATIVE. I have always done 7 day cruises, and this is a shorter one, and my friend has never cruised before. I want her to enjoy herself, and am NOT going to let her know what other people think, but find out for ourselves, as it may not be as people say. If you by chance have been on the Sensation this year, what is your opinion? 3 or 4 nights and when are you going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindseyButlerWilson Posted October 15, 2014 #123 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Cruise with my Mother-In-Law!!! :eek: LOL But also see the Bahamas :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2tcdx2 Posted October 15, 2014 #124 Share Posted October 15, 2014 My next Carnival cruise will be just me and my daughter. Not really sure what we will do as this will really be the first time we haven't had lots of family around. Though I am sure we will have a blast and she will get to see new places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookbug53 Posted October 15, 2014 #125 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Eat in the steak house and enjoy a movie on the big screen! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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