Carnival Sunrise 3/12 - 3/17 Review with mobility challenged Dad.

[iriecruising]

I am just off the Sunrise and since I love reading reviews before I cruise I thought I would add one for others. I was traveling with my 76 year old Dad who is mobility challenged for lack of a better term. He does not use a wheelchair or scooter but probably should. His ego is a little too big for that though! LOL! We did bring a walker with us though. When doing check in online Carnival provided a number to call for their accessibility department. If you are traveling with anyone with special needs or accessibility issues and dont get the number when booking, look it up and call. They were so helpful with information. Things we never would have known on board if they had not told us when we called. So.....

Embarkation Day - We had check in time of 10:00 - 10:30. Dropped my Dad and the baggage and parked the car. He needed to walk down to the end of the terminal where we asked for a wheelchair to board the ship. Carnival was already notified on the call I made he would need one for boarding. we were quickly provided a wheelchair and a carnival staff member to assist us in boarding. We used verifly for our documents and quickly made it through boarding security area. We were then taken right to an agent at the check in area of the terminal and pictures taken etc in no time. Then we were dropped off in an area where there was an elevator up to the ship. The ship was not boarding yet so our carnival escort left us and said he would be back. I got a little nervous when boarding began and he was not back but none of the people in wheelchairs had their escorts back yet and it was just a few minutes later that a team of employees came to assist the people in wheelchairs. We were escorted on to Deck 3 in the Atrium where all guests board and I sat my Dad at the bar and went to guest services to have a gift card applied to my account. It was quick and easy! We headed to Lido and on the Lido deck by 11:30! We were very late in pushing off from the dock. I think 2 hours late! Weather had cancelled and delayed flights all over the country and apparently some guests who had booked air travel through carnival were delayed and the ship waited for them. Also saw a sheriff car leave the port as we pushed off and heard they had boarded the ship to arrest someone before we pushed off. All hearsay but the story seemed legit. 

Dining - We had assigned late dining on the 2nd level of the Radiance Dining Room. We were at table 315 and our head waiter was Renie. We had various appetizers but enjoyed the soups and salads the most. The shrimp cocktail turned out to be small shrimp instead of the jumbo ahrimp. But it never said jumbo shrimp on the menu so I guess you cant be disappointed when you dont get jumbo shrimp. The meals were good with the exception of Chicken entrees which were terribly bland. Our food was hot and tasty, warm breads were plentiful and service was outstanding. We entered the dining room at 8:15 each evening and were done at 9:30 each evening. I think this is really good for a 3 course meal. For Lunch we did Guys Burgers which was as outstanding as I remember it to be, Guys Pig and Anchor which was also very good and the free lunch at the Italian place which was also good. With 3 early port days breakfast was cereal, fruit and danishes delivered to the room and one day we managed the breakfast wraps at Blue Iguana. Got there right before they closed and was a bit disappointed because everything was cold.

Entertainment -  Lido Deck Entertainment was good for a 5 day cruise. DJ playing dance music, Entertainment staff doing dance parties, etc. Typical Lido music. We only had one sea day and I do not think there were any pool games that day. No sexy legs, hairy chest, bartending challenge etc. They may only be for 7 day cruises. Not sure! Went to see 2 comedy shows. A PG show with Ronnie Ballard that was just O.K. and then an adult show with Ronnie Ballard (on his last day on board) and Happy Cole (on his first day on board) Ronnie opened and was a little better than the PG show but Happy Cole had the crowd roaring with laughter a few times. Really wanted to see his other shows but missed them for various reasons. The Alchemy Bar, Red Frog Rum Pub and Piano Bar are all in the same spot on the ship and all were good. Spent a little time in the Piano bar and thought the entertainer there was good. The Red Frog Rum Pub had a band and the one night I was there I thought they were good. The Male lead singer seemed to be reading the lyrics off an Ipad attached to his microphone stand and it felt a little too much like Karaoke. The female lead singer sounded better. The band was outstanding though! Very talented musicians! My dad loved Alchemy Bar. He thought that was the "Hip and Happening" place to be! The Atrium Stage had a guitar player named Bryce who was super talented. I loved listening to him when wandering the atrium shops, going to dinner or stopping by for a drink. There was plenty of Trivia and Bingo but I did not do either. The Casino  was the least smoky Casino on a ship I have ever been on. Possibly because the Casino Bar is now a non smoking bar or possibly because so many people are vaping instead of smoking now. Not sure which. Anyone sensitive to smoke will certainly still smell it/experience issues but as far as cruise ship casinos go this was the least smoky one I have experienced. Speaking of smoking....

Smoking on Board There were 3 places you could smoke on board the ship. The Casino (only when seated and playing), Deck 10 Starboard side, aft of the Lido Pool and forward of the Aft Pool. Nice outdoor sofas, tables and umbrellas set up in the sunny area and same set up minus the umbrellas in the under cover area. Plenty of space for everyone. Also on Deck 3 Starboard side behind Guest Services. This area is under cover but on a windy or rough seas day you will get wet from sea spray. All Smoking areas were kept clean. deck 10 had waiter service but it took minimum 30 minutes to get your drink. They took orders from everyone and then went and got the drink and came back. The Lido bars are where they went and both are busy to start with. Seems like a service bar for wait staff would really help and they would sell a lot more drinks that way! 

Cabin -  We were in 8261. Balcony Cabin mid ship right by the Glass Atrium Elevators. The location was outstanding. One thing to note is next to the elevators are small open area where you can look down on the Atrium Bar Area. We would hear the Atrium entertainment clearly outside of the room and could even hear it a bit inside the room. I actually really enjoyed that but I know not everyone would. So book with caution. There were rooms above us so noise from the Lido deck was not an issue for us. It was a typical balcony cabin. We had it set up as 2 twin beds and it did make the room feel a bit smaller. My bed was right up against the window which I actually enjoyed. I left the curtain open and woke up to different sights each morning! The room was clean and out cabin steward Richard was great. We had a small cooler to keep cabin drinks cold and asked for Ice the first day and each day there after her took our cooler dumped the water and refilled it with ice.

Ports- This was a 5 day cruise with 3 ports and one sea day. I really prefer 2 sea days but this cruise was so cheap I was not going to be picky. First port of call was Grand Turk and its long pier. You need to go down to deck 1 and then walk down the stairs to deck zero to get off. Available to us was wheelchair assistance to take my dad off the ship but not to the end of the pier or wheelchair rental for the day which would have given us a wheelchair to use for the entire day. We did not use either and instead we managed on our own. We were off the ship by 8:30 or so went to Margarittaville and got some chairs by the pool with an umbrella. Neither my Dad or myself were tall enough to open the umbrella and asked a tall fellow cruiser for help and they were so nice and got it open quickly for us.  These chairs were along the outside of the pool and were free. I had been there before and planned to rent the chairs that came with the umbrella and cooler/safe thing because it also provides you a server. I had done that before and very much enjoyed it but you need to walk over a bridge with steps to get to that area so we opted to stay near the zero entry pool entrance so my Dad could easily enter and exit the pool. Bar lines were long to get a drink and the area was not even very crowded. We walked the shopping area which took a very long time with my Dad, went in the pool and checked out the people on the flow rider before heading back to the ship. Princess Cay was a disaster and a really bad experience. before we left on the cruise I booked a clamshell and 2 water chairs via the carnival website. Knowing that we would have a spot we did not rush off the ship and used the the accessible assistance provided by the ship to board the tenders. The process was simple. Go to guest services and tell them you need an accessible tender. When the next accessible tender comes in you are escorted in an elevator to deck zero where you walk or wheel yourself over a ramp on to the ship and sit right now. Other guests boarding need to walk down a flight of stairs to the lower level. When we got to princess cays the bottom level was able to disembark at ground level and the upper level where we were had a wheelchair ramp for us to use. we got off the ship and with our back to the ocean we walked to the left which is the busier part of the island. I left my dad under the covered area by the bar and went to get our clam shell and aqua chairs. When I arrived at the place to do that I was told there were no clamshells left and I would have to walk over to the other side to get one there. That involved walking up stairs over a bridge and back down. This might have worked but the food buffet on the side was not open so doing the walk back and forth over and over again would never work. I wandered around looking for any chair in the shade to put my Dad in and finally found 1 lounge. I didnt have a bag or a towel or anything but a college aged guy sitting next to the chair was awesome and threw his shirt on it and pulled over another lounge he knew was not being used and put his bag on that one to hold it for us while I got my dad. We sat and relaxed a short time. I had read online somewhere that the buffet closed at 2pm. I do not remember Carnival saying the hours for the buffet nor was there any sineage saying the restaurant hours around the Island. At 1:20 we began walking down to the restaurant it took my Dad close to 10 minutes cause he is slow. As we approached there were several people in front of us going to the same place and then slowly they were turning around to walk back. Finally i realized why. There was a staff member in the buffet line holding a sign behind her that said buffet is closed. I was aggrevated at this point but we took the opportunity walking back to look at the stuff vendors were selling. We went back to the chairs and sat for a little bit and then I headed to the bar for some waters. At that time the line to board the ship was already very long. We sat in the loungers until the line got shorter and was in the shade and got back on a tender and boarded the ship. I went to the excursion desk when it opened and was quickly refunded my money for the clamshells and aqua chairs. I did not have to argue with them at all . Just told them what happened and they apologized, refunded my money and asked if there was anything else they could do to make up for the incovienience. I was not quick enough to come up with something because I was just happy the refund process was so easy so I said no, thanked him and went on my way. Nassau was the one port I had never been too. My Dad was exhausted and could not do another day of walking so I went ashore by myself. There were 5 ships in port but we had the prime "parking spot" so getting off the ship was easy. I walked through an open air straw market to the left of the port where there were all the typical tourist things and pretty much all the vendors had the same stuff. Very few actual handmade things. Then I stopped at a bar called the Pirate ____ cant remember it was Pirate something. They had cold drinks and wifi. Perfect!!! checked in with family and facebook and resisted the urge to check the news or work stuff!! The Blue drink I had made that a little easier to do! I left the bar and walked the big Straw Market and really most of the vendors all had the same mass produced stuff. I bought a mug from someone and then came out of the market in a different place than I entered. It took me a while to figure that out as I walked around in and out of shops. When I did realize I was not on the main strip I just kept walking and then I saw senor frogs and knew the cruise ship would be visible if I went there. Cause senor frogs is ALWAYS visible from cruise ships! LOL! Worked like a charm. Called it a day and headed back on board. Any other cruise I take to Nassau I think I will stay on the ship. 

Disembarking the ship with Dad was an easy process. We were told to go to the Radiance dining room and at 9am we did just that. A wheelchair and escort came and took us off the ship to the baggage claim area. at baggage claim he was asked to switch from a ship wheelchair to a port wheelchair which he did. I used a porter to help with luggage and the porter and wheelchair person took Dad and luggage to the pick up area. I left him and got the car and then loaded up and left. Also on a side note our luggage needed to be outside our staterooms between 9pm and 11pm. Which I thought was totally reasonable. My last cruise we needed luggage out at like 7pm!! They were also really quick to pick up the luggage as people put it out so the halls were not all jammed up.

 

All in all it was a great trip. My dad loved to cruise when he was younger and thought his cruising days were over. But he got one more in. It was not easy but he did it and enjoyed himself. I loved being able to spend time with him and really loved being back on a ship again myself. For those wondering about COVID protocols... all staff members are in N95 masks. We were each provided a surgical mask in our stateroom. On board the ship I only saw a few passengers wearing masks. You are required to wear a mask when getting on and off the ship in Ports. Once you are off the ship on the pier you can take it off. If the pier has a duty free shop at the end you need to mask up to walk through there. Once you clear security to get back on the ship you can once again remove your mask. Did not need one at any store in Grand Turk or the straw markets in Nassau. However if you enter a real store in Nassau you will be asked to put a mask on.

 

Good to know. The printed fun times are available in the Java Blue Cafe. If you prefer a printed copy you can get one there. A printed Menu is only given to guests if you request it. You view it on your Hub App otherwise. I tried to screen shot as many of the menus and schedules as I could but did forget a lot. I will post them below.

 

I guess that covers it all but if not feel free to ask questions. Happy Sailing Everyone!

    

 

[iriecruising]

Brunch Menu

[iriecruising]

Dinner Menu for 3 of the 5 days.

[iriecruising]

Fun Times for Sea Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[iriecruising]

Fun Times for Port Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 18, 2022 by iriecruising

[MizMoon]

Thank you for the review - you covered some questions I had about an upcoming cruise.  I'm the slower one, now (and traveling solo); had seen info about requesting wheel chair to board the ship.  Nice to hear how it worked - sounds good.  Figure I am good to go once I'm on.  No big tour/excursion plans (return ports) - I will make those decisions at the time.  Love that you did that with your Dad!   

[B&P!!!]

Thanks for the review! I especially liked the info on masking in Nassau and the screenshots. Do you know what the Magic Mystery Show was?

 

 

[pcvtmom]

Thanks for the nice, concise review.  The bar in Nassau is called Pirate Republic, I do believe.  We've been there a time or two!

[iriecruising]

On 4/1/2022 at 12:57 AM, B&P!!! said:

Thanks for the review! I especially liked the info on masking in Nassau and the screenshots. Do you know what the Magic Mystery Show was?

 

 

I am sorry I don't know anything about that one.

[LadyDay73]

On 3/18/2022 at 1:50 PM, iriecruising said:

I am just off the Sunrise and since I love reading reviews before I cruise I thought I would add one for others. I was traveling with my 76 year old Dad who is mobility challenged for lack of a better term. He does not use a wheelchair or scooter but probably should. His ego is a little too big for that though! LOL! We did bring a walker with us though. When doing check in online Carnival provided a number to call for their accessibility department. If you are traveling with anyone with special needs or accessibility issues and dont get the number when booking, look it up and call. They were so helpful with information. Things we never would have known on board if they had not told us when we called. So.....

Embarkation Day - We had check in time of 10:00 - 10:30. Dropped my Dad and the baggage and parked the car. He needed to walk down to the end of the terminal where we asked for a wheelchair to board the ship. Carnival was already notified on the call I made he would need one for boarding. we were quickly provided a wheelchair and a carnival staff member to assist us in boarding. We used verifly for our documents and quickly made it through boarding security area. We were then taken right to an agent at the check in area of the terminal and pictures taken etc in no time. Then we were dropped off in an area where there was an elevator up to the ship. The ship was not boarding yet so our carnival escort left us and said he would be back. I got a little nervous when boarding began and he was not back but none of the people in wheelchairs had their escorts back yet and it was just a few minutes later that a team of employees came to assist the people in wheelchairs. We were escorted on to Deck 3 in the Atrium where all guests board and I sat my Dad at the bar and went to guest services to have a gift card applied to my account. It was quick and easy! We headed to Lido and on the Lido deck by 11:30! We were very late in pushing off from the dock. I think 2 hours late! Weather had cancelled and delayed flights all over the country and apparently some guests who had booked air travel through carnival were delayed and the ship waited for them. Also saw a sheriff car leave the port as we pushed off and heard they had boarded the ship to arrest someone before we pushed off. All hearsay but the story seemed legit. 

Dining - We had assigned late dining on the 2nd level of the Radiance Dining Room. We were at table 315 and our head waiter was Renie. We had various appetizers but enjoyed the soups and salads the most. The shrimp cocktail turned out to be small shrimp instead of the jumbo ahrimp. But it never said jumbo shrimp on the menu so I guess you cant be disappointed when you dont get jumbo shrimp. The meals were good with the exception of Chicken entrees which were terribly bland. Our food was hot and tasty, warm breads were plentiful and service was outstanding. We entered the dining room at 8:15 each evening and were done at 9:30 each evening. I think this is really good for a 3 course meal. For Lunch we did Guys Burgers which was as outstanding as I remember it to be, Guys Pig and Anchor which was also very good and the free lunch at the Italian place which was also good. With 3 early port days breakfast was cereal, fruit and danishes delivered to the room and one day we managed the breakfast wraps at Blue Iguana. Got there right before they closed and was a bit disappointed because everything was cold.

Entertainment -  Lido Deck Entertainment was good for a 5 day cruise. DJ playing dance music, Entertainment staff doing dance parties, etc. Typical Lido music. We only had one sea day and I do not think there were any pool games that day. No sexy legs, hairy chest, bartending challenge etc. They may only be for 7 day cruises. Not sure! Went to see 2 comedy shows. A PG show with Ronnie Ballard that was just O.K. and then an adult show with Ronnie Ballard (on his last day on board) and Happy Cole (on his first day on board) Ronnie opened and was a little better than the PG show but Happy Cole had the crowd roaring with laughter a few times. Really wanted to see his other shows but missed them for various reasons. The Alchemy Bar, Red Frog Rum Pub and Piano Bar are all in the same spot on the ship and all were good. Spent a little time in the Piano bar and thought the entertainer there was good. The Red Frog Rum Pub had a band and the one night I was there I thought they were good. The Male lead singer seemed to be reading the lyrics off an Ipad attached to his microphone stand and it felt a little too much like Karaoke. The female lead singer sounded better. The band was outstanding though! Very talented musicians! My dad loved Alchemy Bar. He thought that was the "Hip and Happening" place to be! The Atrium Stage had a guitar player named Bryce who was super talented. I loved listening to him when wandering the atrium shops, going to dinner or stopping by for a drink. There was plenty of Trivia and Bingo but I did not do either. The Casino  was the least smoky Casino on a ship I have ever been on. Possibly because the Casino Bar is now a non smoking bar or possibly because so many people are vaping instead of smoking now. Not sure which. Anyone sensitive to smoke will certainly still smell it/experience issues but as far as cruise ship casinos go this was the least smoky one I have experienced. Speaking of smoking....

Smoking on Board There were 3 places you could smoke on board the ship. The Casino (only when seated and playing), Deck 10 Starboard side, aft of the Lido Pool and forward of the Aft Pool. Nice outdoor sofas, tables and umbrellas set up in the sunny area and same set up minus the umbrellas in the under cover area. Plenty of space for everyone. Also on Deck 3 Starboard side behind Guest Services. This area is under cover but on a windy or rough seas day you will get wet from sea spray. All Smoking areas were kept clean. deck 10 had waiter service but it took minimum 30 minutes to get your drink. They took orders from everyone and then went and got the drink and came back. The Lido bars are where they went and both are busy to start with. Seems like a service bar for wait staff would really help and they would sell a lot more drinks that way! 

Cabin -  We were in 8261. Balcony Cabin mid ship right by the Glass Atrium Elevators. The location was outstanding. One thing to note is next to the elevators are small open area where you can look down on the Atrium Bar Area. We would hear the Atrium entertainment clearly outside of the room and could even hear it a bit inside the room. I actually really enjoyed that but I know not everyone would. So book with caution. There were rooms above us so noise from the Lido deck was not an issue for us. It was a typical balcony cabin. We had it set up as 2 twin beds and it did make the room feel a bit smaller. My bed was right up against the window which I actually enjoyed. I left the curtain open and woke up to different sights each morning! The room was clean and out cabin steward Richard was great. We had a small cooler to keep cabin drinks cold and asked for Ice the first day and each day there after her took our cooler dumped the water and refilled it with ice.

Ports- This was a 5 day cruise with 3 ports and one sea day. I really prefer 2 sea days but this cruise was so cheap I was not going to be picky. First port of call was Grand Turk and its long pier. You need to go down to deck 1 and then walk down the stairs to deck zero to get off. Available to us was wheelchair assistance to take my dad off the ship but not to the end of the pier or wheelchair rental for the day which would have given us a wheelchair to use for the entire day. We did not use either and instead we managed on our own. We were off the ship by 8:30 or so went to Margarittaville and got some chairs by the pool with an umbrella. Neither my Dad or myself were tall enough to open the umbrella and asked a tall fellow cruiser for help and they were so nice and got it open quickly for us.  These chairs were along the outside of the pool and were free. I had been there before and planned to rent the chairs that came with the umbrella and cooler/safe thing because it also provides you a server. I had done that before and very much enjoyed it but you need to walk over a bridge with steps to get to that area so we opted to stay near the zero entry pool entrance so my Dad could easily enter and exit the pool. Bar lines were long to get a drink and the area was not even very crowded. We walked the shopping area which took a very long time with my Dad, went in the pool and checked out the people on the flow rider before heading back to the ship. Princess Cay was a disaster and a really bad experience. before we left on the cruise I booked a clamshell and 2 water chairs via the carnival website. Knowing that we would have a spot we did not rush off the ship and used the the accessible assistance provided by the ship to board the tenders. The process was simple. Go to guest services and tell them you need an accessible tender. When the next accessible tender comes in you are escorted in an elevator to deck zero where you walk or wheel yourself over a ramp on to the ship and sit right now. Other guests boarding need to walk down a flight of stairs to the lower level. When we got to princess cays the bottom level was able to disembark at ground level and the upper level where we were had a wheelchair ramp for us to use. we got off the ship and with our back to the ocean we walked to the left which is the busier part of the island. I left my dad under the covered area by the bar and went to get our clam shell and aqua chairs. When I arrived at the place to do that I was told there were no clamshells left and I would have to walk over to the other side to get one there. That involved walking up stairs over a bridge and back down. This might have worked but the food buffet on the side was not open so doing the walk back and forth over and over again would never work. I wandered around looking for any chair in the shade to put my Dad in and finally found 1 lounge. I didnt have a bag or a towel or anything but a college aged guy sitting next to the chair was awesome and threw his shirt on it and pulled over another lounge he knew was not being used and put his bag on that one to hold it for us while I got my dad. We sat and relaxed a short time. I had read online somewhere that the buffet closed at 2pm. I do not remember Carnival saying the hours for the buffet nor was there any sineage saying the restaurant hours around the Island. At 1:20 we began walking down to the restaurant it took my Dad close to 10 minutes cause he is slow. As we approached there were several people in front of us going to the same place and then slowly they were turning around to walk back. Finally i realized why. There was a staff member in the buffet line holding a sign behind her that said buffet is closed. I was aggrevated at this point but we took the opportunity walking back to look at the stuff vendors were selling. We went back to the chairs and sat for a little bit and then I headed to the bar for some waters. At that time the line to board the ship was already very long. We sat in the loungers until the line got shorter and was in the shade and got back on a tender and boarded the ship. I went to the excursion desk when it opened and was quickly refunded my money for the clamshells and aqua chairs. I did not have to argue with them at all . Just told them what happened and they apologized, refunded my money and asked if there was anything else they could do to make up for the incovienience. I was not quick enough to come up with something because I was just happy the refund process was so easy so I said no, thanked him and went on my way. Nassau was the one port I had never been too. My Dad was exhausted and could not do another day of walking so I went ashore by myself. There were 5 ships in port but we had the prime "parking spot" so getting off the ship was easy. I walked through an open air straw market to the left of the port where there were all the typical tourist things and pretty much all the vendors had the same stuff. Very few actual handmade things. Then I stopped at a bar called the Pirate ____ cant remember it was Pirate something. They had cold drinks and wifi. Perfect!!! checked in with family and facebook and resisted the urge to check the news or work stuff!! The Blue drink I had made that a little easier to do! I left the bar and walked the big Straw Market and really most of the vendors all had the same mass produced stuff. I bought a mug from someone and then came out of the market in a different place than I entered. It took me a while to figure that out as I walked around in and out of shops. When I did realize I was not on the main strip I just kept walking and then I saw senor frogs and knew the cruise ship would be visible if I went there. Cause senor frogs is ALWAYS visible from cruise ships! LOL! Worked like a charm. Called it a day and headed back on board. Any other cruise I take to Nassau I think I will stay on the ship. 

Disembarking the ship with Dad was an easy process. We were told to go to the Radiance dining room and at 9am we did just that. A wheelchair and escort came and took us off the ship to the baggage claim area. at baggage claim he was asked to switch from a ship wheelchair to a port wheelchair which he did. I used a porter to help with luggage and the porter and wheelchair person took Dad and luggage to the pick up area. I left him and got the car and then loaded up and left. Also on a side note our luggage needed to be outside our staterooms between 9pm and 11pm. Which I thought was totally reasonable. My last cruise we needed luggage out at like 7pm!! They were also really quick to pick up the luggage as people put it out so the halls were not all jammed up.

 

All in all it was a great trip. My dad loved to cruise when he was younger and thought his cruising days were over. But he got one more in. It was not easy but he did it and enjoyed himself. I loved being able to spend time with him and really loved being back on a ship again myself. For those wondering about COVID protocols... all staff members are in N95 masks. We were each provided a surgical mask in our stateroom. On board the ship I only saw a few passengers wearing masks. You are required to wear a mask when getting on and off the ship in Ports. Once you are off the ship on the pier you can take it off. If the pier has a duty free shop at the end you need to mask up to walk through there. Once you clear security to get back on the ship you can once again remove your mask. Did not need one at any store in Grand Turk or the straw markets in Nassau. However if you enter a real store in Nassau you will be asked to put a mask on.

 

Good to know. The printed fun times are available in the Java Blue Cafe. If you prefer a printed copy you can get one there. A printed Menu is only given to guests if you request it. You view it on your Hub App otherwise. I tried to screen shot as many of the menus and schedules as I could but did forget a lot. I will post them below.

 

I guess that covers it all but if not feel free to ask questions. Happy Sailing Everyone!

    

 

 

[LadyDay73]

I thoroughly enjoyed your review.  It was very informative.  I looked online for the telephone  for accessibility assistance from Carnival.  I will need a wheelchair to embark and disembark and to board the tenders. I am hoping that you will be able to provide me with that phone number.  It would be deeply appreciated.  Thank you.

[Schoifmom]

On 9/10/2022 at 1:40 PM, LadyDay73 said:

I thoroughly enjoyed your review.  It was very informative.  I looked online for the telephone  for accessibility assistance from Carnival.  I will need a wheelchair to embark and disembark and to board the tenders. I am hoping that you will be able to provide me with that phone number.  It would be deeply appreciated.  Thank you.

It is not necessary to call them prior to the cruise to obtain wheelchair assistance for boarding and debarkation.  There is no wheelchair service for tender boarding or at any of the ports.

[Theosprey247]

Sounds like you and your dad had a great cruise. 

[silvercrikhix]

Must have missed this in March. Thank you for posting your review and sharing your adventure. My brother was paralyzed 2 hrs ago and your information was helpful. He has worked very hard and can transfer his 6’4” self very well. It seems so daunting to think of, but I feel more confident now. 😃

[lesters]

OP I also am happy this popped up from March 🙂

I am taking my parents on a cruise in February with my DH and I - on the Magic and a similar itenary.  Dad had a stroke 4 years ago and sounds similar to your dad.  He walks with a cane but I am worried about some of the longer pier walks and was unsure about tender process.

 

I will be sure to call Carnival's assistance line before we go to ensure we are all set!

 

This trip will be huge for my mom especially who really needs some fun as she is dad's caregiver round the clock - not that he needs a lot but her freedom and their life plan flipped on a dime after his stroke.  So this trip is going to be huge to show dad what he can still do and a chance for my mom to relax and have some fun - while we provide some of that assistance on board! 

[iriecruising]

On 9/10/2022 at 1:40 PM, LadyDay73 said:

I thoroughly enjoyed your review.  It was very informative.  I looked online for the telephone  for accessibility assistance from Carnival.  I will need a wheelchair to embark and disembark and to board the tenders. I am hoping that you will be able to provide me with that phone number.  It would be deeply appreciated.  Thank you.

here is a link to the Carnival Disability Page. https://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/special-needs  The telephone number is at the bottom of the page. I did not have to reserve a wheelchair for embarkation I just asked a Carnival port employee when I arrived at the Port and they pointed me towards the spot where wheelchair assistance was waiting. There is no wheelchair service for ports of call but on our trip a wheelchair was available for daily rental if we wanted one. There were special loading areas when a tender was necessary. I got that location from guest services the night before our tender port. Then for disembarking I again went to Guest Services the night before and they told us where to go when we were ready to get off the ship. Hope this info helps and you have an amazing cruise.

[ninjacat123]

Great review and wonderful info regarding mobility issues.  My mom who can't walk for very long stretches cruised twice with me last year and we experienced the same great care in embarkation and debarkation.  If you do another cruise to Nassau, check out John Watling's distillery.  A $15 cab ride to a plantation style house.  Free tours on rum making.  The best pina coladas ever!  Mom and I sat at a table on the porch, enjoying the tropical breezes and our pina coladas!  Took a cab back.  Easy-peasy!

Thank you for writing your review!

[LadyDay73]

Thank you iriecruising.  I couldn't figure out how to respond to you directly.  I reached out to Carnival and made arrangements with a very nice woman for embarkation and debarkation.  Again, thank you for your review.  

[ninjacat123]

2 minutes ago, LadyDay73 said:

Thank you iriecruising.  I couldn't figure out how to respond to you directly.  I reached out to Carnival and made arrangements with a very nice woman for embarkation and debarkation.  Again, thank you for your review.  

Posting on this thread that iriecruising created should send the OP a notification, so they should see your response.  Another way to reach out to another CC poster is to use the "at" symbol and then their CC name.  Like this @iriecruising

I hope you have a wonderful cruise!