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nina_930

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I am beyond excited about of first cruise back.  I am sitting on our beautiful balcony and figured I'd let you all know how embarkation went.
 

EMBARKATION 

We parked at the port.  Our embarkation was great.  We had a 12:30-1:00 B01 arrival time.  We ended up getting to the port parking at 12:00 and were let in easy-peasy.  There were two different stops where they just asked for our arrival time.  No verification needed.  Dropped of our luggage and drove on through to the pay booth.  Parked, walked right into the terminal with no lines.  The first check point they checked our boarding pass.   The ext stop, the woman checking our documents was  very thorough.   She checked the boarding pass, vax proof, negative test proof, and IDs.  Then we went through the security screening.  After another person again checked our boarding pass.  Went to the desk and they needed the boarding pass and ID.  Then right onto the ship.  Absolutely no waiting at all!
 
NEBULIZER MACHINE
I had called previously to see if nebulizers were allowed since I know oxygen wasn't.   FYI, they are fine as long as you carry it on with the meds.  Since they knew my mom would need the nebulizer, she was flagged when the reviewed the vax/test/ID, then when we were at the desk actually checking in, then at the final scan when we boarded.  They didnt ask to see it, but just asked if we had it with us.
So moral to the story, if you let Carnival know you may need one, make sure you bring it even if you are on the fence.
 
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRINK
My mom has this fruit drink that helps her with her arthritis.  It's non-prescription and in a plastic bottle.  I was worried about getting this on the ship, but with some CC advise reached out to guest access and got approved.  I first called and the woman told me no.  So I decided to email them with the documentation fro.the website stating what it was and why she needed it.  Got a call the next day and was approved to take it onboard in my carry on.  She asked how many I was bringing and the size if the bottle.   We told security and they were fine with it.  Our bag was supposed to be checked, but I dont think they were too organized and the woman just said go on through.  I had the email printed out and ready though.
 
GANGWAY 
It was an uphill back and forth kindof gangway so if there is mobility issues, keep that in mind.  Scooters and wheelchairs will have no problems.  But if someone is a slow walker or gets tired easily, you may want to ask if there is an alternative. 
 
MUSTER STATION
We wanted to go straight to the muster station and get it out of the way.  Asked someone where it was and was told we had to wait for the announcement.   Well, being part of the wonderful cruise critic site, I knew this wasnt right.  We just made out way aft because we knew it was aft and there was a woman who actually asked where ours was so she directed us there.  Boarding pass again scanned.
 
LUNCH
I was surprised that one of the dining rooms was not opened.  I guess I was mixing up my cruise lines.  So we went to the good ol Lido deck.  Mom and I both took the fruity drink being sold.  I couldn't tell you what was in it, but boy oh boy was it strong. Maybe because I had only two eggs in my stomach and no H2O, it hit me harder or maybe they just want you to get the party started.  IDK.  My guess it the first option.
 
Here is day 1's fun times. I am off now to enjoy day 1 of fun and relaxation.  🙂

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fair-winds39

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Thanks for the embarkation info. We were last on the Pride in Dec. 2019 for the 7th time. Hope you’ll post more during your cruise. We won’t be on another cruise until early 2022 and we’ll be leaving from Baltimore on the Legend, but we will miss the Pride. Enjoy your cruise!!!

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Nice!  I've been on Pride 7X and miss it since the last one was the Journey's in 1/2020.

That gangway is a workout and I liked it better when it was broken and we went in the other way through the terminal and up the elevator.

Glad to see they do have the printed Fun Times.

Have a wonderful week.  Enjoy every minute!

Thanks for posting...

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On the same sailing. We got here at 4:30 and also had no lines to embark. Been a great time so far, definitely seeing the reduced capacity for sure. These aft wrap around suites are where its at. Masks are being worn indoors by pretty much everyone, and to me, arent super intrusive. I spent an hour and a half at a roulette table and had no issues with the mask rules....cruising is back baybay!

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5 hours ago, pogoism9 said:

Oh and just so you all are aware, EVERYTHING cost money after 10pm for room service, not just the food. For instance, the 12 glasses of OJ i ordered for late night screwdrivers were 2 bucks a cup. Just a FYI

I thought room service was a flat $7.95 fee regardless of what you order?

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11 hours ago, CruiseesiurC said:

What time were your cabins ready? We’re you one of the first in the parking lot at 12 or did others get there before you?

There were others here before us.  I think the first time slot was 12.  There were not many though.

 

We went to our room about 2:30. I know they normally make an announcement when they are ready, but if they did we didn't hear any.  We just headed up and asked the first person we saw on the deck if it was ok.

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15 hours ago, bobbismith said:

Thank you.  I am on the Pride 11/21. I

can't wait to hear about your experience. Bobbi

 

We'll be on that one as well with our daughter (her second cruise).  We just got off Magic last week and were thrilled to be back onboard a ship after a year and a half.  I was pleasantly surprised how normal everything felt even with Covid protocols.

We've never been on Pride (or any of the Spirit class ships) before and are really looking forward to it.

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7 hours ago, jeepchick444 said:

Have a blast!! we were on the first sailing and it was great!! 😎

We were on the 9/12 sailing too, and we return to Pride 10/24 to donate more money to the casino.  I thought there less wearing masks than reported recently for Pride.  Especially in the casino.  Our table of regulars, everyone didn't wear a mask except the 90-year old guy who hit both a Royal Flush and Straight Flush.

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2 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

We were on the 9/12 sailing too, and we return to Pride 10/24 to donate more money to the casino.  I thought there less wearing masks than reported recently for Pride.  Especially in the casino.  Our table of regulars, everyone didn't wear a mask except the 90-year old guy who hit both a Royal Flush and Straight Flush.

Maybe had the cards hidden in his mask. lol.

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11 hours ago, groundloop said:

 

We'll be on that one as well with our daughter (her second cruise).  We just got off Magic last week and were thrilled to be back onboard a ship after a year and a half.  I was pleasantly surprised how normal everything felt even with Covid protocols.

We've never been on Pride (or any of the Spirit class ships) before and are really looking forward to it.

How old is your daughter? I am hiding ducks! 

We are really excited. 

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So as i wait for my late night room service, a few observations:

 

- There is 1500ish on this sailing, per the CD

- I *LOVE* how the app works now, with check ins and menus. Really easy to use

- Not sure if this is new, but they covered the aft part of deck 10 with mini golf style turf. I know it wasnt there in 10/19 when i was last on the Pride

- The staff has been amazing. Seriously...all of them

- A lot of horn blaring this afternoon out in open water for some reason, not sure why

- Mask rules are not overbearing, and people overall are following them.

- Apparently they are having an issue with the S&S cards delaminating. I had to get mine replaced already, and the other 2 or 3 in front of me at guest services had the same issue 

 

I'm sure I'll think of something else later. Until then....20210927_184527.thumb.jpg.e8c9215a3fb186c1bec8bac0f6629d5c.jpg

 

 

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On 9/26/2021 at 10:37 PM, IntrepidFromDC said:

To all you Ravens fans who may be on the Pride, in case you couldn't catch the game... Justin Tucker hit a NFL record 66-yard game-winning field goal with three seconds left, beating the previous record of 64 yards held by Matt Prater.  BALTIMORRREEEE!!!!!

 

Thanks to the no call by the refs.😙

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