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[tbbtravels]

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

[marshhawk]

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.

[SMSACE6]

Heading out tomorrow in the Breeze!

 

First solo cruise

First time on the Breeze

First extended balcony

First time purchasing CHEERS!

 

Can't wait!

 

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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...:)

[soccersharon]

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!

 

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[PekingeseLady]

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

[MaiTaiMary]

I love this thead! :D I've gotten some great ideas. Thanks!

[kelly11]

Going to the Seuss as Sea brunch.....even if I have to go alone because no one else im my party wants to :D

[SNJCruisers]

Going to break in Cheers over our eight days on the Freedom and make sure that I hit triple digits and consume 100 drinks

[HollandAvery]

-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 (:

[Terri0305]

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 😊

 

 

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[Karebear98]

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

 

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[WetToes]

Karebear98 - You will find it posted.

[cruiseelady]

Did they post day/time in funtimes? I would like to try it next time

 

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Yes they posted in the funtimes.

[Karebear98]

Thank you I will look for it in February:D

 

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[Cruise Envy]

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
  

[bluphonics]

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.

[tkportersat]

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! :)

[Buffettfan 225]

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.

[Rh2458]

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.

[sgttami]

Maybe I will eat in Lido just once on the next cruise...have never eaten there in 4 Carnival cruises..!

[beshears]

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?

[hartsnvt]

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?

[LindseyButlerWilson]

Cruise with my Mother-In-Law!!! :eek:

 

LOL But also see the Bahamas :p

[mom2tcdx2]

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.

[Bookbug53]

Eat in the steak house and enjoy a movie on the big screen! :)