Any Recent Experience with Carnival Cruise Lines?
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Sorry fam
Had a great time as it turns out the dream had engine problems AFTER we got off .
This past thursday night they started having engine trouble and cancelled the cozumel stop. They began limping their way back to NOLA at 9 kts per hour.
They stopped sometime friday to do a 'fix' and it seemed to work they began back on course to NOLA at full speed 19 knt per hr.
https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=7994
Had a great time as it turns out the dream had engine problems AFTER we got off .
This past thursday night they started having engine trouble and cancelled the cozumel stop. They began limping their way back to NOLA at 9 kts per hour.
They stopped sometime friday to do a 'fix' and it seemed to work they began back on course to NOLA at full speed 19 knt per hr.
https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=7994
Wow, sorry to hear that part.Sorry fam
Had a great time as it turns out the dream had engine problems AFTER we got off .
This past thursday night they started having engine trouble and cancelled the cozumel stop. They began limping their way back to NOLA at 9 kts per hour.
They stopped sometime friday to do a 'fix' and it seemed to work they began back on course to NOLA at full speed 19 knt per hr.
https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=7994
Did you enjoy all the food you could eat? That was my biggest surprise.
Of course yaw don't care about that the main thing you want is how I sneak whole 5ths of alcohol on board.
Key is understanding how ships work. Most cruise ships have to load and scan 1,000's if not over 10k bags per cruise. Hell here is the bags people put out at the end of the cruise to be carried off
so what kind of scanners do the cruiselines use to scan all of that luggage?
NOT the kind TSA use at the airport. It is my understanding the system they use is color coded for quick Identification of items: ie cloths will scan blue, hardware (books tablets etc will scan green) and liquids will scan red (say your rum runners and bottles just laying there.)
I have 3 methods to avoid this detection 1st is I wrap my bottles in clothes or stuff between shoes. 2nd I align these with the poles or brackets of my luggage handles.
Now this 3rd method works for when you board and when you want to bring something back from port.
Chances are if I'm in port I am snorkeling and have my snorkel mask with me
well now its just a matter of
Now this could be in my travel backpack or a shopping bag. Key is if its flagged they ask you to step over to another table or section to go thru yo shit. I never do that I just grab my bag head towards the table than go to the elevator to my room. Or I take my snorkel out and give them the shopping bag (hey its just a snorkel nothing in there
Like I said its all about knowing how a ship works and the psychology of the people working there.
Another thing that helps IMO is how my wife packs. Shit looks perfect, if they were to open our case they gon be scared to death to fuck up her perfectly folded clothes. I wish I took a pic of the packed bags you would never guess there was something hidden in there.
Key is understanding how ships work. Most cruise ships have to load and scan 1,000's if not over 10k bags per cruise. Hell here is the bags people put out at the end of the cruise to be carried off
so what kind of scanners do the cruiselines use to scan all of that luggage?
NOT the kind TSA use at the airport. It is my understanding the system they use is color coded for quick Identification of items: ie cloths will scan blue, hardware (books tablets etc will scan green) and liquids will scan red (say your rum runners and bottles just laying there.)
I have 3 methods to avoid this detection 1st is I wrap my bottles in clothes or stuff between shoes. 2nd I align these with the poles or brackets of my luggage handles.
Now this 3rd method works for when you board and when you want to bring something back from port.
Chances are if I'm in port I am snorkeling and have my snorkel mask with me
well now its just a matter of
Now this could be in my travel backpack or a shopping bag. Key is if its flagged they ask you to step over to another table or section to go thru yo shit. I never do that I just grab my bag head towards the table than go to the elevator to my room. Or I take my snorkel out and give them the shopping bag (hey its just a snorkel nothing in there
Like I said its all about knowing how a ship works and the psychology of the people working there.
Another thing that helps IMO is how my wife packs. Shit looks perfect, if they were to open our case they gon be scared to death to fuck up her perfectly folded clothes. I wish I took a pic of the packed bags you would never guess there was something hidden in there.
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Just so I'll know. What is the price range on drinks? Say mixed drinks?
typically $10 with gratuity
Man thanks you are a big help.
I joined some travel groups and a few of them told me to get ship insurance. So I have a question.
Since I'm going in October and lets say an actual hurricane starts up in new orleans or along the path. Right at or around my dates of travel. Do I literally just lose my money? No refund, nothing?
Since I'm going in October and lets say an actual hurricane starts up in new orleans or along the path. Right at or around my dates of travel. Do I literally just lose my money? No refund, nothing?
No.
Carnival offers options based on the circumstances.
If a cruise is canceled due to weather or mechanical issues then you will be offered a full refund and possibility a present and even a future discount based on how close to the sailing this event occurs.
If your cruise experiences a weather event at sea then their first course of action is to reroute the ship which may result in a substitution of port or the cancellation of a port stop or more. You may get a partial refund and / or a future cruise credit.
Insurance is primarily to protect you from missing your cruise due to illness or missing your flight or whatever keeps you off the ship at embarkation. Remember your cruise has to be paid in full before the sailing date so insurance protects you from missing your cruise based on your unavailability.
Bruh, I took a cruise that was bound for Cozumel but due to a weather delay we just cruise around the Gulf of Mexico and then returned to port. I was refunded 50% and also given 50% off a future cruise of the same length.
I was also on a cruise that shortened our stay in Aruba and substituted Curacao for Nassau Bahamas. I was hurt. They refunded us like 20%.
cool pic of folk on the carnival pride catching the eclipse
Newest carnival ship the horizon under construction
Newest carnival ship the horizon under construction
great thread
Just got on the ship. Already had a nice strong drink. Thank you all for tips and direction.
Enjoy fam
women?
have a great time be safe fam...let us know how it goes
Updates?
Just a heads up until Jan 31st Carnival is running a reduced deposit special on cruises.
This is what I use to book several cruises a year or 2 out and pay on them as I go.
I just pulled the trigger on the hawaii cruise I was talking about for april 2019 and I'm thinking about a panama canal cruise for feb 2020
ROOM DEALS
FEBRUARY 9, 2020
14
DAY
PANAMA CANAL
FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA
CARNIVAL GLORY
CARNIVAL JOURNEYS
START: New Orleans > Montego Bay > Aruba > Bonaire > Cartagena > Panama Canal Partial Transit > Limón > Cozumel > END: New Orleans
This is what I use to book several cruises a year or 2 out and pay on them as I go.
I just pulled the trigger on the hawaii cruise I was talking about for april 2019 and I'm thinking about a panama canal cruise for feb 2020
ROOM DEALS
FEBRUARY 9, 2020
14
DAY
PANAMA CANAL
FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA
CARNIVAL GLORY
CARNIVAL JOURNEYS
START: New Orleans > Montego Bay > Aruba > Bonaire > Cartagena > Panama Canal Partial Transit > Limón > Cozumel > END: New Orleans
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I hear good things about the food on Celebrity. I like many of their itineries but too many folks tell me it ain't live like Carnival. Older crowd.
I ain't young but I like my fun ship experiences on Sea Days.
The food on Celebrity is the bomb, but as for nightlife, I thought Carnival would be liver than RC. The club scene on Carnival is good, but I thought RC's was better.
Please tell me about Celebrity. I don't think I can do Carnival.
How clean and modern are the ships? How's the food and entertainment?
Most importantly, how are the guests? Are they rowdy and are there a lot of children?
You might like Royal Caribbean.
My wife went with her sister.
The food was better but the entertainment she likes better on Carnival.
Just a heads up until Jan 31st Carnival is running a reduced deposit special on cruises.
This is what I use to book several cruises a year or 2 out and pay on them as I go.
I just pulled the trigger on the hawaii cruise I was talking about for april 2019 and I'm thinking about a panama canal cruise for feb 2020
ROOM DEALS
FEBRUARY 9, 2020
14
DAY
PANAMA CANAL
FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA
CARNIVAL GLORY
CARNIVAL JOURNEYS
START: New Orleans > Montego Bay > Aruba > Bonaire > Cartagena > Panama Canal Partial Transit > Limón > Cozumel > END: New Orleans
Id rather go to panama then cruise there, but that hawaii sounds dope..
where is the port you are leaving from??
I'm doing this cruise in October
https://www.carnival.com/itinerary/...sts=2&rateCode=&roomType=IS&sailDate=09152018
Its my 2nd time going but first time doing the balcony.
Don't judge me!
https://www.carnival.com/itinerary/...sts=2&rateCode=&roomType=IS&sailDate=09152018
Its my 2nd time going but first time doing the balcony.
Don't judge me!
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Long beach CA
Date Port Arrive Depart
4/27/2019 Los Angeles (Long Beach), CA ---- 4:30 PM
4/28/2019 Fun Day At Sea ---- ----
4/29/2019 Fun Day At Sea ---- ----
4/30/2019 Fun Day At Sea ---- ----
5/1/2019 Fun Day At Sea ---- ----
5/2/2019 Maui (Kahului), HI 10:00 AM 11:00 PM
5/3/2019 Honolulu, HI 9:00 AM 11:00 PM
5/4/2019 Kona, HI 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
5/5/2019 Hilo, HI 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
5/6/2019 Fun Day At Sea ---- ----
5/7/2019 Fun Day At Sea ---- ----
5/8/2019 Fun Day At Sea ---- ----
5/9/2019 Fun Day At Sea ---- ----
5/10/2019 Ensenada, Mexico 3:00 PM 8:00 PM
5/11/2019 Los Angeles (Long Beach), CA 9:00 AM ----
That link just shows the different cruise ports what ship you going on?I'm doing this cruise in October
https://www.carnival.com/cruise-to/eastern-caribbean-cruises.aspx
Its my 2nd time going but first time doing the balcony.
Don't judge me!
looks like a lot of time at sea, but worth it, I be waking up early and hitting the gym hard...
because I know Im going to be eating like a muthafucka...
I heard maui is a real pretty fuckin island...
yo but make sure to bring some vit c and multi vitams and take after every meal..
me an my ex did that after a fourteen day cruise, by the end of the cruise it look like everybody on the ship caught something, lots of coughing and sniffling and we were doing fine..
keep your immune system up, lots of non washing hands muthafuckas be on them cruises.
I just took vit c and multi minerals and was glad I did...