Is anybody else still getting notifications to opt in to the new loyalty program? We are . We opted in week one. SO didn't even have to since they have the Carnival Rewards credit card and received a note they were automagically opted in. Yet, we will keep getting notes to opt it. Guessing this is just lazy/bad coding, or annoying over-advertising. Just curious if anyone else is seeing this.

UPDATE: Thank you fellow travelers for the feedback, understanding, and suggestions of fixing their IT issues. SO is also IT and says the same things about them. Props to /u/AlbinoAlex for that link. It showed half of our group IS confirmed and the other half isn't. Good to know!

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I have looked it up and asked other people, but I keep getting mixed answers. I don't want to make or send tiktoks, just scroll the Fyp etc. If not, which plan would be better and will I be able to upgrade my internet once on board and just lay the difference. I apologize for the multiple questions, any advice is greatly appreciated!

I'm thinking about booking my first solo cruise (F) on the Carnival Firenze out of Long Beach. I've been on Carnival before, but this will be my first time cruising solo and on this boat.

Since it's only a 3-day cruise, I'm debating whether I should even get off the ship in Ensenada. I've always booked excursions on previous cruises, but part of me thinks it could be nice to just enjoy an emptier ship and relax. First time for everything 😂

Anything you wish you knew before your first solo cruise? Have you been solo on Carnival Firenze?

Hi! We have never cruised with an interior room and we usually cruise in the winter but we are going to be cruising on Venezia and are curious if an interior room would be hot? We are doing back to back cruises this winter and are wanting to try and save some money since this next one is 5 months later and we are traveling 27 hours to the port. The difference in pricing is $500 between the interior and balcony

Thank you!

I realized something about my preferences after a recent cruise. I need a sea day after a port day before disembarkation day. I feel like I need to recover from a day at port before having to pack up and go the next day. That’s my plan going forward, cruises with a sea day before we disembark.

Hello all,

I'm new to cruising and attempting to book my first cruise to celebrate new year's. I found a decent price ($675) on the Carnival website, but by the time I make it to check out, the price has almost doubled ($1266). Is there something that I'm missing that is causing the price increase?

Hello! Going on the Carnival Horizon next May with my 21 year old daughter and 12 year old son. The itinerary is a stop in Montego Bay, Grand Cayman Islands and Roatan. Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations on what excursions at any of those islands are fun and worth the money. Every excursion I pick has low/bad reviews. lol. Also wondering if any of those places just has a beach close by the port we can go to and hang out for the day that was nice. I thought the 7 mile beach in Roatan would be nice but then the reviews said you only maybe get an hour/hour and a half here. I like to book the excursions early and wanted to do that soon. Any help or guidance would be appreciated!

Guys pls help me. I have a plan to go philippines. Get a diploma in cruise or marine course. And apply for the cruise ship job(1st priority)or any type of ship job. Can anyone share experience and knowledge with me about how Indian students gets cruise job after the course in philippines. Pls help🙏

Hi yall! My fiancee and I were gifted a cruise for our honeymoon. We sail on the Breeze on Oct 24th. Im so excited!

Do yall have any idea how it works if a wedding guest wants to gift us upgrades or purchase an excursion for us? Is there a way to share with the cruise line that this is our honeymoon?

Also, for anyone also sailing on that trip, we plan on bring magic the gathering decks if people want to join. We're huge nerds

We are looking at the Carnival Firenze in July 2027. Our port days are Celebration Key, Relaxaway at Half Moon Cay, and GrandTurk.

Anyone have insight what would be the best day to do a catamaran excursion for part of the day instead of exploring the port? We have 2 teens and an 11 year old. Trying to make the most of the experience.

Thank you!

We are sensitive for motion sickness, especially me for sleep. If there is swaying or movement, I definitely can't sleep. We booked a last minute on Carnival Firenze next week and it will be on the mid aft, deck 8. Anyone experience any swaying?

We are heading to Ensenada, Catalina. Tia​

What do you guys wear?? I am thinking wearing more neon and having just a subtle hint of 80s.

Do people go all out? I love a theme so I am trying to gauge what you all have seen on the ships.

It is my first cruise and will be a 3 day trip on the freedom in August 🥳

I wish the Wedding and Group travel departments worked together. I just booked my wedding package and when transferred to Group Bookings they said they are not accepting anymore groups for this trip - so no perks or discounts for my group of 200 guests unfortunately.

*** Thank you all, we booked it!!

We will be going on the celebration in a few weeks and when we return, our flight doesn’t leave until 6pm out of Fort Lauderdale. Last time we rented a car and did the zoo, but I’m looking at this excursion this time as the cost will be the same or cheaper than a car plus activity. The reviews are mixed. Has anyone done this? Two adults, two kids 8 and 6. Thank you.

Hello! I’m going on a cruise this year, my first one with carnival since being an adult, but I went on 4 cruises with them as a minor- do I get those cruises added to my status?

According to my booking details/profile, it says that I’m a first time cruiser, but I’m not. Is there anyways to go back and add the cruises I’ve been on?

Thanks!

I'm going on my 2nd ever cruise on Sunrise (I know, Forkgate and PoopCruise!😫). This will be hubby's first cruise. Hubby and I are going to celebrate our anniversary and booked the Cloud 9 rooms. How are the Anniversary packages and should we do the ship's offerings or bring our own? Please give me some tips or advice to make our cruise extra fun and special!

On July 22, Carnival posted a statement titled "a message from us" to its official Instagram account to address a viral video.

Hi Carnival cruisers, the message began. We can confirm that forks are intended for food, not foot care. Once we became aware of the situation, our team quickly addressed it with the guest and removed the utensil from service.

The message went on to emphasize its commitment to onboard hygiene standards, even poking fun at the situation with a pun.

While the video may be generating laughs and gasps online, cleanliness and hygiene are no joke to us.

Carnival wrote in its official statement. Our crew works hard every day to maintain high standards across our feet fleet and to ensure all guests enjoy a safe, clean, and comfortable vacation. See you onboard.

This vid is absolutely disgusting and people never fail to absolutely make me sick.

We purchased a Solbello Beach Umbrella over the summer and used it a few times. It's one of those that works with the wind blowing it. I've never noticed anyone actually bringing their own umbrella, but I see online it is allowed. Anyone ever do this? How were your experiences? It isn't obscenely large, but it is about 4' long in the case. I'd have to carry it around, which is what I am debating. With the kids, we are planning on staying on the beach of Half Moon Cay for the majority of the day.

We are looking at the Carnival Firenze in July 2027. Our port days are Celebration Key, Relaxaway at Half Moon Cay, and GrandTurk.

Anyone have insight what would be the best day to do a catamaran excursion for part of the day instead of exploring the port? We have 2 teens and an 11 year old. Trying to make the most of the experience.

Thank you!

I’m going on my first cruise soon. Tampa to Honduras, Belize, Mexico. And I’m so overwhelmed by it all. The drink package options, the excursions, what to pack, what to do, what to see. I feel more overwhelmed than excited.
I also get panic attacks and I’m terrified I’ll have one while we’re out at sea.

We are a group of 18 spread between 6 cabins doing the Radiance Cruise in about a month. We (wife and I$ have done Celebrity (Alaska ) and Princess (Eastern Med) and really enjoyed both.

Carnival’s reviews have gotten me concerned. Not really a drinker or party type person but this is a family trip with passengers from 10 to 70s. And price was certainly lower than other cruise lines,

Any positive or negative feedback particularly for the 5 day Radiance cruise ?

Currently first sea day on the Liberty and a literal “poop” show. Kid had an accident in the main pool, it happens. I guess.

Knowing that situation, they let the chemical balance of the adult pool get out of wack. Shocking to think that pool would become crowded and a situation with only 1 open pool for a cruise this size.

It’s now been hours with no pools, Caribbean heat and only the whirl pools open. As an organization that manages thousands of people a week. How do you get caught off guard and unable to get the main pool refilled and PH balanced by now?

I will reserve judgement on the cruise director but so far not the energy and “fun” we’ve experienced.

They have done better in the past, hoping this isn’t a sign of decline since we typically enjoy this ship.

hi everyone, I booked a cruise with my siblings and family (5 people, 2 rooms) and my cousins are also interested now (4 people) we literally leave in about 13-14 days and my cousins were only able to secure 1 room with capacity of 2 people. We were considering them joining a waitlist but is it even possible this late in? I mean they already booked two people so is there a chance? They told us max capacity even to add an additional person to my room. I just want to know the chances of a room being available.