We are newbies

[jmaze]

Hello all. Might sound dumb, but I want to know how you get priority boarding like I read somebody else had. I'd much rather be on the ship at 11:00 than 1:00 - 3:00. ALSO, can you take any beer or soda on board or only wine/champagne? My hubby loves his beer and I want to have money for souveniers.

[Timmys_mom]

You get priority boarding by either staying in a category 11 or 12 suite, or by sailing with Carnival 10 or more times.

 

As for beer and soda - a "reasonable quantity" of soda is allowed. Beer must be smuggled at your own risk.

[krystalkruzer]

You either have Platinum status (10 cruises) or book a suite.They allow 1 bottle of wine/champagne.Stuff like beer/liquor people sneak on board in their checked luggage :(

[Anonymous Number]

Welcome.

 

I think the only way to get priority boarding is to either have sailed 10 times, or book a cat. 11 or 12 (suites).

 

With permission, you can only carry on 1 bottle (no size limit mentioned ;)) of wine or champagne per person.

 

You can also carry on "small amounts" of soda, water and juices. I have read of people using soda boxes for carrying on beer. The general consensus, however, is that if you put it in your checked luggage you'll probably be fine.

[mattmdv]

jmaze, Welcome!! We usually get to the terminal around 10:30 A.M. or so, and are usually on-board with the hour, except for our first cruise, then we did what our documents said.

What and when are you sailing?

 

Matt

[GoinCruisin]

Even with priority boarding, it would be doubtful you would get on at 11:00 (remember, the people from the week before will need to get off, and the staff will be preparing for the new batch of cruisers)... if you are in a wedding party, you will likely get on around that time... We generally arrive between 10:30-11 and are usually on the ship by noon...

[jmaze]

Hello to you too Mattmdv. We are going on the Lengend Thanksgiving week. 11/18 - 11/25. Saw you were on the Legend once. What did you think?

[popsec]

Hello to you too Mattmdv. We are going on the Lengend Thanksgiving week. 11/18 - 11/25. Saw you were on the Legend once. What did you think?

 

Welcome! Let me butt in here.....we were on the Legend 3 times and really enjoyed the ship each time!:D

[*Mach*]

Welcome aboard!!

 

The other folks have pretty much covered everything.

 

Lots of folks bring drinks (beer, sodas) on board in their checked luggage. I did on my last cruise and it was never a problem.

 

I brought along a soft sided cooler and my room steward (not STEWART... ;)) Miguel kept it full of ice for me.

 

Have a great time on your cruise and enjoy the message boards!

[bluejeans]

And enjoy the Legend. Wonderful ship and crew. :D