Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted August 18, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Noticing Horizon is different than other Carnival ships I've been on, (e.g., elevators), it would be nice to have a consolidated thread where cruisers share their best tips, or links to tips. Here's one I like a lot: https://cruiseradio.net/39-carnival-horizon-cruise-tips/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickCruiser Posted August 18, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I will follow this. I saw a video review of the elevators that suggested to best use the new smart elevators, one must hit the button for as many people who are with u. If u need to go to the Lido with 3 others (four total) you should hit the button 4 times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leen50 Posted August 18, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Spent 14 days on Horizon TA. Standard cabins have very little storage, we were in 6206. Soft packing cubes worked great. So did skinny wire hangars (only 1 closet), magnet hooks for hats etc. Wish I had brought a mesh pop up hamper, only had 3 drawers & used 1 for laundry. Yes, each person needs to touch elevator screen. Loved our Horizon TA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reno3 Posted August 18, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Following:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb4ever Posted August 19, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 19, 2018 The elevators work great as long as everyone uses them properly. Unfortunately, people just hop on the first one open and don't bother to press the screen themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENHANDEL Posted August 19, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Yes, each person needs to touch elevator screen. Loved our Horizon TA! Can you (or anyone else) give more specific instructions on the elevator? I get that we touch a screen and it directs us to an elevator. But if there are 5 of us, and we have to "order" it for each person, couldn't we get assigned to different elevators by the time we finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leen50 Posted August 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Can you (or anyone else) give more specific instructions on the elevator? I get that we touch a screen and it directs us to an elevator. But if there are 5 of us, and we have to "order" it for each person, couldn't we get assigned to different elevators by the time we finish? Let's say your group of 5 is on deck 3. You want to go to deck 9. You each press the screen in the hallway by the elevators indicating your choice. The announcement says "Car S'. You go to the Car S door. They open & there are a dozen people already in there because they did not all indicate their intent. You can always squeeze in or try again. It really is easy & y'all will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted August 19, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Let's say your group of 5 is on deck 3. You want to go to deck 9. You each press the screen in the hallway by the elevators indicating your choice. The announcement says "Car S'. You go to the Car S door. They open & there are a dozen people already in there because they did not all indicate their intent. You can always squeeze in or try again. It really is easy & y'all will be fine. What's so smart about that? I have that happen all the time with regular elevators! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love the beach Posted August 19, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Spent 14 days on Horizon TA. Standard cabins have very little storage, we were in 6206. Soft packing cubes worked great. So did skinny wire hangars (only 1 closet), magnet hooks for hats etc. Wish I had brought a mesh pop up hamper, only had 3 drawers & used 1 for laundry.Yes, each person needs to touch elevator screen. Loved our Horizon TA! I guess some cabins have more storage than others....I was in an outside cabin on deck 1 (1298) and had 3 closets...two for hanging clothes and the third one had 2 shelves, the safe, and 3 drawers.. The end tables next to the bed had some storage underneath as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted August 19, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 19, 2018 My tip would be to book a cruise on a Dream class ship. But I know I am biased since Dream class ships are my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted August 19, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Line up for the comedy show early, like at least 1/2 hr before show time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAAmerican Posted August 19, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Tip: Since these ships now are so peopled with passengers and tyhe Crew to Passnger Ratio is one of teh Lowest ever.. Get to your location Early and pray/\! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted August 19, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Noticing Horizon is different than other Carnival ships I've been on, (e.g., elevators), it would be nice to have a consolidated thread where cruisers share their best tips, or links to tips. Here's one I like a lot: https://cruiseradio.net/39-carnival-horizon-cruise-tips/ I'm borrowing this from SNJCruisers post on our 8/28/18 Horizon Roll Call (thanks for this SNJ!)... Here is the first link to a 10 part series on the Horizon.https://cruiseradio.net/carnival-hor...ruise+Radio%29 Part 2. Free eats. https://cruiseradio.net/everything-c...t-2-free-eats/ Part 3 Specialty Restaurants. https://cruiseradio.net/everything-c...y-restaurants/ Part 4. Entertainment. https://cruiseradio.net/everything-c...entertainment/ Part 5. The Bars. https://cruiseradio.net/everything-carnival-horizon-part-5-the-bars/ Part 6. Kids Stuff.https://cruiseradio.net/everything-c...-6-kids-stuff/ Part 7. Adult Stuff. https://cruiseradio.net/everything-c...7-adult-stuff/ Part 8.The Casino.https://cruiseradio.net/carnival-horizon-casino/ Part 9. Sea Days. https://cruiseradio.net/everything-c...ruise+Radio%29 Part 10.Before You Disembark.https://cruiseradio.net/carnival-horizon-disembark/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetdj Posted September 8, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Noticing Horizon is different than other Carnival ships I've been on, (e.g., elevators), it would be nice to have a consolidated thread where cruisers share their best tips, or links to tips. Here's one I like a lot: https://cruiseradio.net/39-carnival-horizon-cruise-tips/ Thank you -- this is very informative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted September 8, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Noticing Horizon is different than other Carnival ships I've been on, (e.g., elevators), it would be nice to have a consolidated thread where cruisers share their best tips, or links to tips. Here's one I like a lot: https://cruiseradio.net/39-carnival-horizon-cruise-tips/ Bumping this to the top because I'm very glad I read it before our Horizon cruise. In particular, the things I liked most about the Horizon were: the free lunches with quality food you don't get on Lido at Cucina (linguini with fresh clams in white sauce!), Pig and Anchor (pulled pork butt!), and Ji's Ji's (ask them not to spray the wok with Pam and your food will taste better). skyride privatish "secret" areas at the front of the ship on a few decks, in particular the one right in front of the Spa theaters water slides The things I didn't like were: casino dealers were caught by yours truly no less than 30 times not paying correctly on HeadsUpHold'em and ALL 30+ times were UNDERPAYMENTS. Making mistakes is human, but when it's only underpayments and no accidental overpayments, I am suspicious. Once I even had to correct the pit boss who wanted to pay $325 on a $375 win. staff/cruiser ratio is noticeably poor and lots of people were complaining the cruise wasn't as fun as other class ships. For the most part, Lido deck food and MDR food is the same old Carnival crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted September 8, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I forgot to mention... I'm not a fan of the Broadway/Musical productions because the talent on Carnival ships is usually mixed at best, and high school drama club at worst, but it looks like Carnival upped the budget significantly - Vintage Pop was outstanding, every singer and dancer was excellent, and the choreography was perfect. I was HAPPILY shocked! Also, the musical talent - they had three electric violinists playing with a sax and a couple horns in the atrium and they were amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzieTrowbridge Posted September 8, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 8, 2018 So glad to find this thread! Sailing on Horizon in November :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted September 9, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Bumping this to the top because I'm very glad I read it before our Horizon cruise. In particular, the things I liked most about the Horizon were: the free lunches with quality food you don't get on Lido at Cucina (linguini with fresh clams in white sauce!), Pig and Anchor (pulled pork butt!), and Ji's Ji's (ask them not to spray the wok with Pam and your food will taste better). skyride privatish "secret" areas at the front of the ship on a few decks, in particular the one right in front of the Spa theaters water slides The things I didn't like were: casino dealers were caught by yours truly no less than 30 times not paying correctly on HeadsUpHold'em and ALL 30+ times were UNDERPAYMENTS. Making mistakes is human, but when it's only underpayments and no accidental overpayments, I am suspicious. Once I even had to correct the pit boss who wanted to pay $325 on a $375 win. staff/cruiser ratio is noticeably poor and lots of people were complaining the cruise wasn't as fun as other class ships. For the most part, Lido deck food and MDR food is the same old Carnival crap. Those secret decks are great we book inside 4J cabins forward and get that nice deck as our balcony right outside our door Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deek123 Posted September 24, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I forgot to mention... I'm not a fan of the Broadway/Musical productions because the talent on Carnival ships is usually mixed at best, and high school drama club at worst, but it looks like Carnival upped the budget significantly - Vintage Pop was outstanding, every singer and dancer was excellent, and the choreography was perfect. I was HAPPILY shocked! Also, the musical talent - they had three electric violinists playing with a sax and a couple horns in the atrium and they were amazing. My thoughts exactly !!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaMomx1 Posted September 27, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Anyone have any tips on travelling with infant? We are in a balcony room. Is there anyway to create a “partition” around the crib? Do the rooms have bath tubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhern05 Posted September 27, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Anyone have any tips on traveling with infant? We are in a balcony room. Is there anyway to create a “partition” around the crib? Do the rooms have bath tubs? I was in a balcony and no there is no tub. Some people recommend bringing the blow up bath tub (munchkin duck is like $14 at target). Honestly, my son was fine just showering with one of us. As for a partition...not sure. The room isn't terribly large and we never got a crib after this first cruise at 6 months because it just took up too much space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love the beach Posted September 28, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Anyone have any tips on travelling with infant? We are in a balcony room. Is there anyway to create a “partition” around the crib? Do the rooms have bath tubs? We were in an outside cabin on deck 1 (1298) and had a full bathroom with shower and another bathroom with tub/shower and sink (no toilet)....no balcony but plenty of outside spaces to sit on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DashOhQ Posted October 1, 2018 #23 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Those secret decks are great we book inside 4J cabins forward and get that nice deck as our balcony right outside our door Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Forums mobile app Are there chairs/loungers on the "secret decks" I believe we have one very close to our cabin. It would be a nice place to spend the day :)if so :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted October 1, 2018 #24 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Are there chairs/loungers on the "secret decks" I believe we have one very close to our cabin. It would be a nice place to spend the day :)if so :)There were a couple loungers outside of ours Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted October 2, 2018 #25 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Are there chairs/loungers on the "secret decks" I believe we have one very close to our cabin. It would be a nice place to spend the day :)if so :) Why do people call them secret decks? If they were secret, no one would know about them. I have never seen any chairs or loungers in these areas, but I have only been on 22 cruises on Carnival so that doesn’t amount to much time wise considering there are now 26 ships sailing 365 days a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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