Rare richstowe Posted July 7, 2021 #301 Share Posted July 7, 2021 14 hours ago, SNJCruisers said: But you still need a smart phone. Flip phones will not cut it trying to access the QR codes. What's a flip phone ? Never mind , I just saw a Consumer Cellular ad . 😁 12 hours ago, SDN said: Are the coin pusher machines still in the casino? I was wondering if they wouldn't want people handling those quarters. Frankly this was never a great idea . Noro virus anyone ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted July 7, 2021 #302 Share Posted July 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, MistyRo76 said: Yes of course you still need a smart phone....I was just speaking to the fact that the change to using QR codes was likely not driving a significant number of people to buy the WiFi packages as John had stated that you don't need any type of package to use the QR codes. I am guessing that Carnival probably deactivated many non-essential systems on the ship that weren't in use during the prolonged cruising stoppage. Once cruising resumed, these systems were reactivated and there may have been a few bugs to workout. I work in aviation and during the early part of the pandemic when no one was flying anywhere, many of our aircraft owners elected to do the same in order to manage costs. Wi-fi usage was always the first system to be deactivated during this time. Other owners took the downtime to upgrade systems as well. There are always some kinks to work out once things are back in use - and I'm sure Carnival tested these systems, but not to the extend of having 3000+ people onboard. Hard to replicate real world usage scenarios. Agree, if this is the biggest speed bump they have, then consider it a home run. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Cruiser Posted July 7, 2021 Author #303 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Trivia in Ocean Plaza. Paul is still sleeping but loves to win his ship on a stick. got my large cappuccino with sugar free hazelnut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Cruiser Posted July 7, 2021 Author #304 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Do these metal dots in the upper atrium floor have a purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted July 7, 2021 #305 Share Posted July 7, 2021 9 minutes ago, Clemson Cruiser said: Trivia in Ocean Plaza. Paul is still sleeping but loves to win his ship on a stick. got my large cappuccino with sugar free hazelnut Can you get that with cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdr69 Posted July 7, 2021 #306 Share Posted July 7, 2021 @Clemson CruiserNice to see you mentioned in the Cruise Critic Article i was just reading!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted July 7, 2021 #307 Share Posted July 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, firefly333 said: Can you get that with cheers Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted July 7, 2021 #308 Share Posted July 7, 2021 19 hours ago, Clemson Cruiser said: Sorry the slow response. The WiFi is not working well. Even paradeejay mentioned no live vlog due to the upload speed. If Carnival wants everyone to get on board with their IT solutions then Carnival needs to make some serious upgrades. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted July 7, 2021 #309 Share Posted July 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, Clemson Cruiser said: Do these metal dots in the upper atrium floor have a purpose? First impression: Star map as seen from somewhere in the Caribbean? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted July 7, 2021 #310 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, sanmarcosman said: If Carnival wants everyone to get on board with their IT solutions then Carnival needs to make some serious upgrades. Not sure what is different, but the wifi on Horizon is their fastest. Wonder if the increased hup traffic is significant?. Edited July 7, 2021 by jimbo5544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooManyWakeUpsTilWeSail Posted July 7, 2021 #311 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) 51 minutes ago, richstowe said: What's a flip phone ? Never mind , I just saw a Consumer Cellular ad . 😁 Frankly this was never a great idea . Noro virus anyone ? Man I was the last of my family to get a cell phone (and that was circa 2008). Would only agree if we gave up the landline in return. Never looked back & I am getting grayer by the day. You basically HAVE to have some form of cell (hopefully smart) phone at this point to communicate (text, pics, directions). Hopefully if you can afford a cruise, you can afford a cell phone (even a Tracfone). Just a point of reference on the directions. I was in a local pharmacy the other day. An elderly couple could not find a local attraction & I was telling the gentleman turn-by-turn instructions (all of 2 turns but about 4 miles). I did ask if they had a smartphone & the answer was “no”. I almost had them follow me there but was on lunch from work. I worried about their safety at that point but saw they made the first turn safely. To me, Google Maps alone are worth the cost of cell phone + amortized purchase service. Edited July 7, 2021 by TooManyWakeUpsTilWeSail 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted July 7, 2021 #312 Share Posted July 7, 2021 37 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said: Yes You just made my day. I had only read I can get espresso. Awesome news, better than drinks. I love my coffee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Cruiser Posted July 7, 2021 Author #313 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Drinking breakfast at the infamous quarter machines 😂 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Cruiser Posted July 7, 2021 Author #314 Share Posted July 7, 2021 45 minutes ago, firefly333 said: Can you get that with cheers Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Cruiser Posted July 7, 2021 Author #315 Share Posted July 7, 2021 46 minutes ago, kdr69 said: @Clemson CruiserNice to see you mentioned in the Cruise Critic Article i was just reading!! I didn’t know! Thanks for mentioning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbmn53 Posted July 7, 2021 #316 Share Posted July 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Clemson Cruiser said: One advantage to the online fun times is the ability to ❤️ items you are interested in. Now, I really like the ability to do this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Cruiser Posted July 7, 2021 Author #317 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Just now, moonbmn53 said: Now, I really like the ability to do this. Yes 🙌. It’s been messaging me all morning. You have trivia coming up in the Ocean Plaza, etc. must find Paul soon. Need a ship on a stick. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbmn53 Posted July 7, 2021 #318 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Love those Ship on a Sticks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann2 Posted July 7, 2021 #319 Share Posted July 7, 2021 18 minutes ago, Clemson Cruiser said: You have trivia coming up in the Ocean Plaza, etc. must find Paul soon. Need a ship on a stick. 13 minutes ago, moonbmn53 said: Love those Ship on a Sticks. Yes always my goal for every ship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted July 7, 2021 #320 Share Posted July 7, 2021 On 7/3/2021 at 10:45 PM, WhaleTailFlCruiser said: Ooof Flying spirit, You brave souls. Agree .. i just endured a RT to Florida on them last week .. they were a last resort .. and will continue to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachDiva101 Posted July 7, 2021 #321 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I have been cruising carnival since 2014 and have never seen a ship on a stick before. Of course, I don’t play trivia, so I guess that’s why. People seem to be really crazy for them! 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Cruiser Posted July 7, 2021 Author #322 Share Posted July 7, 2021 #wherespaul uh oh 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Cruiser Posted July 7, 2021 Author #323 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Ok he’s up. Repping Bayern Munchen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Cruiser Posted July 7, 2021 Author #324 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Sea day brunch. More coffee, yes. Paul always gets the attention from staff with the Bayern shirt. They all love to talk soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Cruiser Posted July 7, 2021 Author #325 Share Posted July 7, 2021 You can make reservations for brunch, but we were fit right in at noon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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