yeah...that what I was saying...that's a bit pricey
Any Recent Experience with Carnival Cruise Lines?
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yeah...that what I was saying...that's a bit pricey
I learned the difference between the ocean and the sea. The ocean is really, really big and has big ass waves. The sea is calm. leaving from NY is a long ocean ride to a sea. Lots of people lost their cookies going up and down on those waves.
I have always taken flights to florida since.
Carnival is probably more fun (more live, younger passengers) but I prefer Royal Caribbean (less rif raf) and while there go to Porto Fino restaurant (fucking awesome 6 course meal by chefs for about $25 more per person.
Both itenaries(sp) look good! What cruise line are you doing?My 2 choices.
Holland America
I'm taking one alone or with my brother if i can. Man I'm not taking no motherfucking sand to the beach though. Let ass stay home
Unless you're a heavy drinker, that shit is a rip-off.
You can't lose on a cruise. Vacation pussy is matured spring break pussy. She gon let you hit at some point THAT NIGHT
It all depends on what you want. I've been on about 6 with Carnival. They are looked down by others due to it more often than not being the cheapest/value cruise line out there so you typically will get people who either don't have or choose not to spend money for more expensive cruises on other lines. It's overblown though IMHO...I've been on Royal and Carnival and have one with Norwegian coming up.
For the room type, that depends. There are some who legit don't go to their rooms at all except to change, sleep and fuck...if you like constantly being around a lot of people, that's a good bet. If you want to get away from the crowds at times and still be able to get outside and enjoy the view...and do what we all do and fuck on the balcony (the ladies obviously love that shit), get a balcony. If it's your first cruise, I'd probably go with a basic inside cabin to see if and how often you may feel you want to get away from the noise...if you don't, you'll know inside is fine. If yes, you may want to upgrade next time. Personally, I love balcony's because I like being able to get away from the noise at times, still kick back and enjoy the view/sound/breeze on my balcony, get some natural light, eat breakfast and meals and obviously fuck there as well.
I'd only do short cruises if you are fine with more children running around and the loud party crowds. I'd avoid them unless you genuinely just want a short getaway. There's plenty to do for 6-7 days on these cruises, especially if you are getting off the ship at each port.
Bigger ships have more things to do...some of the new ships I think have movie theaters, IMAX, things to do on the sport deck etc. They are usually the ones with longer itinerary's.
The Steakhouse and Chef's table are legit, but cost money. I'd recommend both at least one night if you have the coin to spare.
Don't do those alcohol packages unless you are just a super lush...you'd have to probably drink about 7-8 drinks a day just to make it worth it.
And make sure you are back on the ship at least an hour and a half before they are set to leave each port.
For the room type, that depends. There are some who legit don't go to their rooms at all except to change, sleep and fuck...if you like constantly being around a lot of people, that's a good bet. If you want to get away from the crowds at times and still be able to get outside and enjoy the view...and do what we all do and fuck on the balcony (the ladies obviously love that shit), get a balcony. If it's your first cruise, I'd probably go with a basic inside cabin to see if and how often you may feel you want to get away from the noise...if you don't, you'll know inside is fine. If yes, you may want to upgrade next time. Personally, I love balcony's because I like being able to get away from the noise at times, still kick back and enjoy the view/sound/breeze on my balcony, get some natural light, eat breakfast and meals and obviously fuck there as well.
I'd only do short cruises if you are fine with more children running around and the loud party crowds. I'd avoid them unless you genuinely just want a short getaway. There's plenty to do for 6-7 days on these cruises, especially if you are getting off the ship at each port.
Bigger ships have more things to do...some of the new ships I think have movie theaters, IMAX, things to do on the sport deck etc. They are usually the ones with longer itinerary's.
The Steakhouse and Chef's table are legit, but cost money. I'd recommend both at least one night if you have the coin to spare.
Don't do those alcohol packages unless you are just a super lush...you'd have to probably drink about 7-8 drinks a day just to make it worth it.
And make sure you are back on the ship at least an hour and a half before they are set to leave each port.
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Cosign.
Which one is the more organized and upscale cruise line ?
I've only been on royal and carnival. Royal is 10 times better. I hear celebrity is classy, wine bars, martini bars, high end restaurants and nice looking cabins. No kids on there. Or they don't want kids on there. Haven't taken one yet.
I think Celebrity would be fine for me. I love adult only resorts.
Do the ships do room service breakfast and dinner ?
Yep. If I ever do another one I'll go celebrity. But there are higher end ones than Celebrity, but those are rumored to be extra snooty.
thanks!
what line did you use, what kind of room did you get and how much did it run you?
Be ready for hidden charges. We got hit with a $51 each gratuity for cleaning our room when we checked out. I'm sure it was somewhere in the fine print but all the same you not really thinking about backdoor charges when they should already be charged in the initial bill. Just something to prepare for if you budgeting your trip.
Be ready for hidden charges. We got hit with a $51 each gratuity for cleaning our room when we checked out. I'm sure it was somewhere in the fine print but all the same you not really thinking about backdoor charges when they should already be charged in the initial bill. Just something to prepare for if you budgeting your trip.
All cruises have gratuity added for room steward and wait staff, you can prepay if you like or have it added to final bill.
Some go to guests service and have them removed.
I normally cruise twice a year (looking to up it to 3 times.)
What I do is book out at least a year or two in advance and take advantage of deposit discounts.
Normally to book a cabin requires a $200 per person deposit. Every now and then carnival has reduced $50 per person deposit. When they do this I book cruises a year or so out. Got a back to back booked for our 20th anniversary next April.
Pay $50 or $100 a pay period or monthly and it's paid for with ease.
What I do is book out at least a year or two in advance and take advantage of deposit discounts.
Normally to book a cabin requires a $200 per person deposit. Every now and then carnival has reduced $50 per person deposit. When they do this I book cruises a year or so out. Got a back to back booked for our 20th anniversary next April.
Pay $50 or $100 a pay period or monthly and it's paid for with ease.
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What did the whole trip cost you and how long was the trip?
Be ready for hidden charges. We got hit with a $51 each gratuity for cleaning our room when we checked out. I'm sure it was somewhere in the fine print but all the same you not really thinking about backdoor charges when they should already be charged in the initial bill. Just something to prepare for if you budgeting your trip.
you can do that?!?!?!?!?
Nah man. Get on their mailing list. They send out last minute and seasonal deals. You can take the whole family for $3-500 a person if you do it right.
You can, I personally would never do it.
I am just SHOCKED you could even do that. (How much is the gratuity a night usually?)
Funny thing is?
I would bet good money that its mostly white folk who do this.
cause as much as I keep hearing black people don't tip?
I have NEVER seen that in actuality.
And honestly most Black people I know might complain to THEMSELVES
but would NEVER actually go ask to have them removed or even THINK that was an option.
I always wanted to ask...
is their ROOM SERVICE on a cruise and is it free?
Most cruise lines have a similar breakdown
Copied from the CCL FAQs :
Our recommended guideline to what is appropriate is $12.95 USD per person, per day for guests in standard stateroom accommodations and $13.95 USD per person, per day for guests booked in suites. The majority of the tipping amount goes to employees such as stateroom stewards, assistant stewards, dining room waiters and assistant waiters. A small portion goes to a mix of other personnel who are in guest-facing customer service positions within areas such as culinary and hotel services, along with certain key positions in entertainment and guest services.
Here is the breakdown, per day:
Housekeeping Team: $4.05 ($5.05 for suites)
Dining Team: $6.40
Alternative Services: $2.50
Remember that when they say Dining Team the Lido servers are included in that split so no mater where you choose to eat your tip is covered.
Also - if you take off the auto tips the staff members you tip in cash are required to turn that cash into the tip pool.
You can pay the tips ahead or you can just pay them at Guest Services the last day if you don't want them on your final charge card bill.
Copied from the CCL FAQs :
Our recommended guideline to what is appropriate is $12.95 USD per person, per day for guests in standard stateroom accommodations and $13.95 USD per person, per day for guests booked in suites. The majority of the tipping amount goes to employees such as stateroom stewards, assistant stewards, dining room waiters and assistant waiters. A small portion goes to a mix of other personnel who are in guest-facing customer service positions within areas such as culinary and hotel services, along with certain key positions in entertainment and guest services.
Here is the breakdown, per day:
Housekeeping Team: $4.05 ($5.05 for suites)
Dining Team: $6.40
Alternative Services: $2.50
Remember that when they say Dining Team the Lido servers are included in that split so no mater where you choose to eat your tip is covered.
Also - if you take off the auto tips the staff members you tip in cash are required to turn that cash into the tip pool.
You can pay the tips ahead or you can just pay them at Guest Services the last day if you don't want them on your final charge card bill.
I would bet good money that its mostly white folk who do this.
cause as much as I keep hearing black people don't tip?
I have NEVER seen that in actuality.
is their ROOM SERVICE on a cruise and is it free?
For the most part of course tips are appreciated and there are some items that cost here is the menu
Shiiid
Been on Carnival a few times but prefer Royal Caribbean any day. We've cruised about 10 times now on various ships
One thing to know about Carnival, the cheaper ships are the Fun ships. Which tend to have the cheaper crowd who bring with them a bunch of kids running around the boat all day. Was told this by staff many times. So if we had to go Carnival, on a family trip, we try to avoid it.
And another tip, if you going to be sailing to the Caribbean and want to see more islands and less sailing, best to fly furthest there as in leave from Puerto Rico. You'll spend a day at sea then 5 days in ports and one day at sea traveling back. Other cruise ships will be taking longer days at sea and I think cheats you of days on the islands. If that matters
My wife just did a Holland America cruise to Alaska last week working for Oprah, was pretty much cold, bleak and rainy most days. Ship was bit dated but barely any kids and more of an upscale crowd.
One thing to know about Carnival, the cheaper ships are the Fun ships. Which tend to have the cheaper crowd who bring with them a bunch of kids running around the boat all day. Was told this by staff many times. So if we had to go Carnival, on a family trip, we try to avoid it.
And another tip, if you going to be sailing to the Caribbean and want to see more islands and less sailing, best to fly furthest there as in leave from Puerto Rico. You'll spend a day at sea then 5 days in ports and one day at sea traveling back. Other cruise ships will be taking longer days at sea and I think cheats you of days on the islands. If that matters
My wife just did a Holland America cruise to Alaska last week working for Oprah, was pretty much cold, bleak and rainy most days. Ship was bit dated but barely any kids and more of an upscale crowd.
that's for damn sure.. they try to keep you on the boat for as long as possible and only spend half a day in port