Carnival

My hubby and I are wanting to take a Carnival Cruise for 5 days from Galveston, TX during Feb. 2008. I am trying to book the cruise, but I know it is kind of late doing so, and the balcony rooms are all taken. I know that travel agents or discount cruise companies purchase rooms in bulk, right? How can I find a company or someone that has a balcony view I can purchase for this 5 day cruise?

Call up various travel agents and see if they have any. They can even be agents in different cities. I know how that works, too. When going to Florida in July of last year, my husband just went with the flow. Instead of settling, he wanted to get this Westgate Palace resort that was a huge deal (and still is). We went to 5 different "Official Welcome Stations" until we finally found the room we wanted. They do buy in bulk. Just keep calling and also do a search online for one. Good luck to you.

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Back in 2005 I took a cruise to Canada on the Carnival Cruise Line. Coming back home to New York we passed the tail end of a hurricane. Everyone inside the cruise were throwing up and feeling sick because the ship was rocking back and forth severely. I though you only get one chance to see how it feels to be outside during a hurricane….so here it goes.

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I want to go on a 3 day cruise to bahamas. Which one should i go on?
Carnival Imagination
Carnival Sensation
Carnival Fascination

Which ones the best?
Thanks

They are all the same class of ship (Fantasy class) so they are all pretty much identical. Pick the one that is the easiest and cheapest to get to, has the best rate, and leaves when you want to go. Other than that, have fun!!

See the link below to view the particulars about each ship.

Due to all the destruction and devastation in Galveston we do not want to cruise with Carnival out of Galveston. However, Carnival has not cancelled the cruise which departs on Sep. 21. As a result, a Carnival representative informed us that we would forfeit our $3,000 if we cancel. Also, the insurance which we purchased would not cover us either. I think this is unethical that Carnival is still planning on sailing a cruise ship out of Galveston if the port is safe.

My daughter and her husband were booked for a Carnival cruise out of Galveston that was supposed to leave Sept 14, the day after the hurricane. I posted a similar question as yours here a few days ago. There is no way a cruise can leave from Galveston at this time. The island is basically a total loss. It’s devastating and you can’t even get in. My daughter was told the very same thing. They never even canceled that cruise! I couldn’t believe it. They didn’t purchase cruise insurance, either, because they had no plans to cancel their trip. And really, they assumed that in the event of a hurricane, the cruise line would cancel the cruise without hesitation and of course, refund their money. But that hasn’t happened. So I agree with you. I don’t think this is right at all.

My boyfriend and I are going on our first cruise in Oct. 09. We will be on the Carnival Imagination. We are curious about the average cost of drinks. We know that the tips are added.

about 2 to 20 dollars, depending upon what you order. if you buy their glass the refills are always cheaper.

For 20 to 40 dollars you can order an entire bottle of booze from room service and then make your own.

Deck Party on Carnival Cruise

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Carnival Cruises: Can you walk to the Mayan ruins in Cozumel, Mexico without having to pay for a tour? (or is it also perhaps too long of a walk on foot?) Trying to figure out if it is possible to get a better experience of the islands than the packaged activities the cruise line offers if we can. Also, any recommendations for which snorkeling shore excursions/spots were neat for those of you who have tried them in Cozumel and Key West, or any other activities to consider?

Cozumel is a fun place to go…it’s very safe and there is a lot to do. The following is a link to San Gervasio ruins information.

http://www.cozumelparks.org.mx/eng/parks-sanervasio.asp

From your cruise ship, just get a cab and ask them to take you to San Gervasio. I have never toured San Gervasio, but I have been to Punta Sur (the light house on the windward side of the island, would highly recommend),which is another national park. The tour guides are employed by the park and are very knowledgable.
Shopping:
The two story mall is called Punta Langosta, and it has shopping (expect to pay higher prices here), as well as the Carlos and Charlies and Senor Frogs (both are really fun when in fully swing). You can walk along the waterfront and shop your way to the town square with tons of shopping.
Food:
If you want to eat while on Cozumel, I would recommend Casa Denis (http://www.casadenis.com/), which is located at the back of the square, or Guido’s (http://www.guidoscozumel.com/)located on the waterfront. Another good place to eat is south of Punta Langosta at Hog Town Cafe (http://www.papahogs.com/site/cafe.php)…they have a great breakfast and a beautiful view (outside dining).
Excursions:
If you keep heading south of town, Chankanaab (http://www.cozumelparks.com/eng/parks-chankanaab.asp) is a beautiful national park (information on other Cozumel parks can be found on the site as well). The snorkeling is good and the atmosphere is very relaxing. They also have good food and service. You can also do the dolphin or sea lion encounter here. If you can rent a car (or you can hire a taxi to take you), you can drive around the island, to the windward side (also called the wild side). The drive is beautiful, with many picture oppotunities. I would be careful about getting in the water, as currents are swift, however, there are a number of beach clubs on this side (Chen Rio is nice). If you drive to this side of the island, the trip is not complete without a stop at Coconuts (http://www.islacozumel.net/food/coconuts/). As you continue on, you will drive past the ruins at San Gervasio as you get closer to town (assuming you headed south first, the road makes on big loop around the island).
Another resource for specific guided tours is www.cozumelmycozumel.com. Lots of locals check their forums and can provide excellent advice.
Have fun!!
PS – If you are a diver, what you do on the island is a no-brainer…the diving is fantastic. Deep Blue is a great dive operation for all levels and they can set you up on snorkel excursions if you aren’t a diver. I think their site is www.deepbluecozumel.com

I am looking for people who have been on this cruise. What did you like and dislike about it? We are going on the Carnival Destiny on friday for a 7 day cruise. Do you have any advice?

I love cruises. what i like about them is that besides being affordable the destination is beautiful. The water in the caribbean is so blue and the beaches are gorgeous. The workers at Carnival are all nice and you are pampered 24/7. They help you forget about work, cleaning, cooking, everything. My advice is to get ready to have lots of fun, don’t overpack, and don’t forget your camera to take pics of those special moments

Carnival Cruise Vaction

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CARNIVAL VALOR®

Total Staterooms – 1,487—
Decks – 13—
Passenger capacity – 2,974—
Total crew – 1,180—
Tonnage – 110,000—
Registry – Panama—
Ship size – Large
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