David Nevada

Hello all, 

I was wondering if anyone has ever departed from this port?   We're scheduled to do so on the Celebrity Millennium in March of 2023 and was curious as to what the embarkation is like. 

On 2/26/2022 at 8:33 AM, KeithG said:

We each got a box which incuded 2 tests, so four total. Only used the 2 and the other 2 are expired by now I believe. 

I know walgreens does, I believe, basically the same test and from what I read people are getting  results back fairly quickly. I'm going to make Walgreens appointments as a backup, did this last time but didn't need them. 

For this trip we got 2 boxes of 3, 6 total for the 4 of us. Just in case one of use messes up the  test. 

Is that the one from Optum that includes a telehealth call so they can monitor you sticking the swab up your nose?   I was thinking of doing that one, but Walgreens testing isn't really scarce in my neck o' the woods. 

On 4/30/2022 at 4:06 AM, Janina said:

If your cruise has been booked and paid for already, are you locked in at the price you paid for everything or will you get an adjusted bill for increases like prepaid gratuities and beverage program?

Cruise cabin price that you paid stays the same. I think they have an "out" to increase your fuel surcharge beyond what you already paid, if the fuel price increases. 

On 4/12/2022 at 12:54 PM, contractsmatter said:

No, it's just a higher price. Your allowed to speak aloud if you wish, though.

Sigh.   *You're* 

On 5/10/2022 at 8:49 AM, Las Vegas Pat said:

My husband took while we were passengers on the Carnival Glory from April 24, 2022 to May 1, 2022?  I used a wash cloth each evening and morning for my face and in the shower. About Day 3 of our trip I began to notice the cloth was yellow after I hung it up on the towel bar in the bathroom. I thought there might have been rust on the towel bar so just ignored it and used a clean wash cloth each time. Finally, on Day 4 I held the cloth under the bathroom tap and it turned yellow while the water was pouring over it. I showed my husband and he took the video attached which shows a clean plastic glass filling with water from our tap and it becoming yellow as it fills. 

On Day 5 I told our cabin steward about this situation. He informed me that all of the cabins along our side of the ship on this deck had yellow water. I told him this was not good because many people drink the water from their tap when they brush their teeth or take medicine. No response. I felt it was futile for one day left on the cruise to complain to customer service on the ship. This is a much bigger issue than one unhappy passenger!

 

We were subjected to this contaminated, disgusting water issue without any knowledge and it ruined our trip with thinking about what it may have done to our skin as we showered and washed daily.  The response from Carnival has been that this was due to sediment that sometimes gets dislodged due to the ships movement. And that it’s intermittent. I have submitted this complaint to the appropriate government agency, but anyone choosing to travel in CRnival should be aware of their lack of concern to passenger health and safety.

Don't leave us hanging, if you get a response, please share. I personally use bottled water anytime I'm not at home (for teeth brushing at any rate).  Just a habit borne out of travel to Mexico. 

On 4/24/2022 at 12:16 PM, Connie kinard said:

I completed the health assessment already and my cruise is not until early September. Is this alright or was it to early. The only thing I have left is to do the vaccination card and of course the check in in August. On my hub app is says the health assessment was completed. Thanks Connie 

I don't think it was early.  My cruise isn't until October and they've already sent me an email saying to complete it within 48 hours or my cruise could be cancelled. ( I had already filled it out).  Memory isn't what it used to be, but I think it was just asking your vaccination status and it's not a pre-cruise how you feeling today, assessment. 

On 5/17/2022 at 2:16 PM, Kenneth said:

When will cruise lines stop the full vaccinated cruises?

I would guess when the public health emergency is over - probably not until after mid-terms.  Shame this whole thing has become so politicized. 

I actually just spoke to a Carnival Customer Service Rep about this very subject today.  There is no indication of when Faster to The Fun will come back. Her best guess was after all of the covid restrictions have been lifted.  I think the PHE from the Feds is still in effect, so until that is allowed to die a quick and painless death, FTTF won't be back. 

On 4/6/2022 at 9:21 AM, kefthecruiser said:

Drink packages are a big money maker for the company (just listen to their investor quarterly report). Unless you are a heavy drinker, like 6 to 9 drinks every day, it's hard to justify.

For reference, on my 3/22 Carnival cruise - Pepsi was 3.25, beer was 8.85, glass of wine at dinner 12.00, gratuity included. I think mixed drinks were under 15.

I'm not sure about now, but at one time, some cruise lines required everyone to be on the same program - all either with drink package or without. Others may have more current info on that. 

Enjoy your cruise

It's not just the alcohol.  Specialty Coffee is included as well as non-alcoholic drinks.  Also, be sure to get bottled water at dinner.   Everyone over 21 in the cabin has to buy the package.  We found on our last cruise (pre-pandemic) that the cost of the package vs. what we would have paid per-drink was pretty close, when you include non-alcoholic beverages.  I think the pre-payment rather than seeing the charges on your account at cruise end, made it worth it for us. YMMV of course. Just create a spreadsheet listing current prices of beverages and estimate what you think you'll consume vs the per-day cost of the package. If it's close, go for the package, if you think you'll spend less without it, then decline the package. I found it was easier to experiment with different drinks to see if I liked it.