Carnaval Cruise

[tallyho8]

In order to not get seasick I'd have to have a cabin in the very center of the ship; center side-to-side, front-to-back, and top-to-bottom

Actually, the center cabins on the very lowest deck are the ones with the least movement.

 

[thatguy]

Let me add..

with all the talk of 'seasick' - you know if you motionsickness or not - so if you normally dont get motion sickness and then get ill on a ship you probably arent seasick.

Its probably the noro-virus (SP) or some other virus because ppl wont wash their hands and touch everything that everyone else touches..

Brian

 

[grsthegreat]

And im sure the sickness has nothing to do with the 1/5 of vodka that they chugged with dinner hehe

 

[DougM]

I'd be glad to go if they paid me enough, but no way I'd pay them to go.:laughing: But I think I can understand others enjoying it; just not my cup of tea. I'd much rather go fishing in a 16' boat. Got no use for boats if I can't try to catch fish.[/QUOTE]

And I am wondering just where U would go to catch that small (fry) pun intened

DougM

 

[Dargo]

Let me add..

with all the talk of 'seasick' - you know if you motionsickness or not - so if you normally dont get motion sickness and then get ill on a ship you probably arent seasick.

Its probably the noro-virus (SP) or some other virus because ppl wont wash their hands and touch everything that everyone else touches..

Brian

Yeah, I really like to pick my nose and wipe what comes out on the rails. It's easiest to do it in the elevator and not get caught.

Obviously I'm kidding. Unfortunately, for many kids, that is what they do. I have really enjoyed the cruises I've taken on Seabourn cruise lines and the cruises where we have had the two floor suites on Norwegian and Princess cruises. Obviously those cost more, but of all the cruises I've been on, I've only had to pay for 1 of them. It's not so bad that way.

 

[tallyho8]

I have really enjoyed the cruises I've taken on Seabourn cruise lines and the cruises where we have had the two floor suites on Norwegian and Princess cruises.

Now we know why you keep trying Harbor Freight even though you dislike them so much. It's so you can save enough for a suite. :laughing:

 

[EddieWalker]

Thanks everyone for your comments. We were looking over the options again this morning and it looks like it's a go. She needs to put in her vacation days and get them aproved, and once that's done, we'll book the trip. Right now, it looks like early November that she is going to ask for.

Eddie

 

[thatguy]

Thanks everyone for your comments. We were looking over the options again this morning and it looks like it's a go. She needs to put in her vacation days and get them aproved, and once that's done, we'll book the trip. Right now, it looks like early November that she is going to ask for.

Eddie

Congrats on deciding to book the cruise.. I hope you enjoy it..

When we took our first cruise we were thinking, OK let try this- we can tough out a 3 night cruise it we have to..

None the less - as soon as we go back home we started looking for our next cruise..

Brian

 

[arrow]

Went on my first cruise this year as well and like you, didn't know what to make of it beforehand. This was an Alaskan cruise. I got used to the lally gagging around and broke into a relaxed mode. If I had to say what kept my sanity was going off the boat. I bought a whoppin 35 mm camera with an array of lenses so I could keep busy. Got a shot of a grizzly 1/4 mile away that looked like you could walk up and touch him. I did not eat anything I could say I didn't like including venison they served. Everyone is super accommodating. I got sick one day as I got into some bad salmon but that was it. As my wife was motion sick the entire trip, we are not going cruising again. On the last day, I found out about the onboard acupuncturist who makes the claim that of all medications and patches, acupuncture is the most effective of mitigating motion sickness.
If I could not get off the boat, I would not go on another one, but hey, I had to experience it for myself.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I'm thinking of doing my first cruise next year. The closest I've come to a cruise was taking the Alaska Ferry down the coast, that was a lot of fun at a much lower cost than a cruise ship.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Mornin Eddie,
Ive been on a few cruises with my wife and they are a lot of fun. As some other posters have mentioned, if you do drink, which I believe you dont, then the only extra charges would be your land excursions... If you do drink, you will get quite a bill just before you depart the ship !

I have been on Carnival twice, but most of our cruises have been Royal Carribean. IMHO, Royal was better, especially in the food department JMO...

If you want to splurge on anything a balcony room is the way to go IMO... its really great to sit ther with your wife or friend and share a glass of wine while looking out over the ocean together !

In any event have fun, Im sure you will...

Need some one to baby sit the pig ???

 

[BleedingOrange]

Hey Eddie, We need some pictures of your friend. LoL

 

[fuseboxer]

Hey Eddie, We need some pictures of your friend. LoL

Be sure to include a picture of her left hand and ring finger with a big smiles of your happy future together!

 

[tallyho8]

Eddie, the only Carnival cruises with that itinerary leaving out of Galveston around that time are the Carnival Conquest on October 30 or the Carnival Magic on November 27. But a real good deal is the Royal Caribbean Mariner leaving Galveston on November 27 also with the same itinerary and it's more than $100 a person cheaper and some people think Royal Caribbean is better even though the Magic is a newer ship.

 

[3238dpw]

I will second the acupuncturist. My wife can get motion sickness bad. She has to fly about once or twice a year for work and she can get air sick really bad, even on a calm flight. She got this device that looks like a watch but sends electric pulses into preasure points on the wrist. Since then she has only gotten sick once on a really bad flight and she continued to wear it after the flight and got over it much sooner.In the past if she had a bad flight she would be sick all day and not feel right for a week. So for her it has been the greatest thing. It cost her a little over a hundred dollars but she said she would spend 5 times that for what it does.

 

[EddieWalker]

Eddie, the only Carnival cruises with that itinerary leaving out of Galveston around that time are the Carnival Conquest on October 30 or the Carnival Magic on November 27. But a real good deal is the Royal Caribbean Mariner leaving Galveston on November 27 also with the same itinerary and it's more than $100 a person cheaper and some people think Royal Caribbean is better even though the Magic is a newer ship.

What website are you looking at? I just went to Orbitz and did a quick search. We don't have anything set in stone, but want to be back before Thanksgiving and we can't leave until she gets the time off aproved from her work.

Eddie

 

[Uncle Doug]

We have cruised on Carnival about 20 times along with a few on other lines. Yes, some things like booze can get pricey on a 7 day cruise. You can pre order certain brands of booze for your cabin and it will be cheaper. They are cracking down on booze smugglers and will x-ray checked bags. You can bring your own soft drinks. When we took our kids we would pack a couple of 12 packs.

As far as ports on the 7 day cruise this is some of the things I have done.

Cozumel will have the best shopping, take a taxi downtown and never take the first price. For a good beach take the taxi out to Paradise Beach, new fresh water pool. One thing we have not done yet is the Cozumel Bar Hop tour. A friend of ours from Paradise beach now runs this. It will take you to the bars on the other side of the island.

Grand Cayman will be the best beaches and best water tours, We used Captain Marvin for our tours. Google his name and you will find him. Prices of the tours will be cheaper than those offered on the ship. If not taking a tour just take a taxi to one of the many pubic beaches along the 7 mile beach.

Jamiaca is one place you will want to take a ship tour. Or take a taxi over to Margaritaville, the best of all the locations.

You do not need a passport but will need a state issued birth certicate. A hospital copy will not work.

For parking in Galveston we use EZ cruise parking. Best price and if you book online you will save a little more.

If you are cruising Nov 6 then I will buy you a drink as we are on the last sailing out of Galveston on the Conquest.

 

[Uncle Doug]

Thanks everyone for your comments. We were looking over the options again this morning and it looks like it's a go. She needs to put in her vacation days and get them aproved, and once that's done, we'll book the trip. Right now, it looks like early November that she is going to ask for.

Eddie

Sailing on the Conquest will be a little cheaper than on the new ship. Both have a 6 day cruise offered in November. Both skip Jamica which is not a big deal.

For sea sickness take Bonine or ginger pills. Start taking them the morning you will board the ship. I never have had an issue and my wife has only gotten sick a couple of times.

 

[fuseboxer]

Looks like Oct 30, 2011 BEST Deal 7day out of Galveston TX The ship is the Conquest.

Montego Bay Jamaica, Grand Ckayman, Cayman Islands, & Cozumel Mexico

Only one the fits. Have a good time. Do Do Doo Do Doo ta Do

 

[grsthegreat]

I wanna know how you plan on dressing up the pig to pass customs inspection when you board the ship. hehe. Man, i wouldn't want to be anywheres near a pig that got sea sick:laughing: :laughing: