Hoski

Hubby and daughter did not enjoy the experience on the Allure last year.  We have been to land based ones and love them.

Which ones on Allure can the UDP be used for without an additional fee?

On 2/15/2019 at 1:09 PM, Jolly Ogre said:

It was not available last month on my Jan 13 sailing.

Was the Prohibition Party offered on your sailing?

You won't need your passport at these ports.  I've been to them all.  You will leave it in the safe.  We are required to take them off in Cuba but that is the only one for us so far.

3 minutes ago, marti314 said:

I will be on allure in 22 days and will capture a full cruise planner copy for the entire week.  This will be the allure eastern itinearry.  

You are awesome.  What are your ports of call?

We are on the Empress that week doing these ports so I'm assuming you are looking at the same cruise.  We've done Cozumel tons of times but our youngest two haven't.  We enjoy Cozumel.  We are happy for Key West and very excited for Havana.  Hope to see you join us.

Please keep us updated on any cruises you book so the rest of us can avoid those.  I hope you have cruise insurance to help you with the changes.

What is X-ray vision and Hungry now?

41 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

When do you find out what they assigned you for the first night?

It's on a card in your cabin when you arrive.  Hubby took the card to the restaurant listed and changed the first night place and time.  He also made the reservations for the rest of the evenings. 

I'm traveling on the Allure in May and watching to see if the Prohibition Party comes up.  It appears that it is hit or miss whether it is offered on the Allure.

On 2/11/2019 at 8:46 AM, FloridaCruiseGirl1210 said:

I called the bags to go last week, $8/bag per day open from 9:30-5pm daily

That is correct.  We recently used it and had to be back to collect our luggage even though our flight was much later.

It only gives the first night time because you need to make your reservations once on board for the other nights.  They will assign you a time and location for the first night but you usually can change that once on board.

The only place we know of that you need to take your passport off the ship is in Cuba and it is a must there.

We are doing the Empress of the Seas to Key West, Havana and Cozumel for Memorial Day weekend.

Has anyone done this on the Empress?  It says 2 hours for all ships but the cost on the Empress is on $49 whereas on some other ships it is $119.  If you have done it what all is included? 

We asked to do this and the answer was no.  It's a shame they could at least give a small credit towards an upgrade.

19 hours ago, mom2mybugs said:

It is not showing up in my cruise planner for March on Allure.  Jane

Thanks MrMarc I'll be dragging hubby along to it if we go.

Does anyone know if the Allure still has the Prohibition party for 2019?  This is something I would really enjoy.  Will it show up in the cruise planner if the offer it?  Not there yet but we sail in May.

Different ages for each of my kids. Oldest who has always been very mature about 9 we let her sign herself out of Carnival kids club and go back to room on own only. Middle daughter was just on her first cruise at 12 and we gave her freedom.  She is typically shy but loved the teen group on Navigator.  Our youngest will probably be 18 before she is willing to separate from me.

No we always call to book our offers.

Book her now and cancel her later if you have to because if your muster station is full you will not be able to add her even if she fits in the cabin.

Go to the registration and meeting for the kids' club the first day.  Mention to them any special needs your child may have or special diets.  They have 3 sessions per day plus paid babysitting at night. 

When deciding on getting the drink package consider the cost of soda or specialty coffees you would drink also. 

There are great beach clubs in Cozumel and they are cheaper than a resort.  You will see several recommended here.

Cozumel is one of the cheapest place to do the dolphins.  You can do any of the beach clubs in Cozumel on your own.  Chankanaab Park  is a great choice.  I wouldn't go for the laser tag as there is so much else to see and do there.