Hey Mardigrasman, we didn't get our money's worth with the soda program either. There were 4 of us, and other than using it in the dining room a couple of times, any time we wanted soda, we had to go up to a very busy bar, compete with many others who were ordering drinks, and wait, wait, wait. We even had to sign for the sodas with a sail & sign slip. We figured out very quickly that it just wasn't worth the time and hassle! So this next cruise my hubby and I are going on, we are carrying on each a 12-pack and may order from the Fun Shops some extra soda. Yeah, it's pricey but I'm a big diet Coke drinker, lol.
Great video! My wife I and I just returned from a Carnival Cruise on the Fantasy! We had a blast! We are doing a day-by-day vlog and just posted day number one. Thanks for your video!
I go to the restaurant every night for supper. It is a way to wear my dresses and high heals. I love it, I do buffet for lunch and room service for breakfast. I really love to cruise. I have done 4 and I'm thinking on doing more in a future. Thank you for your video.
Excellent. Hope you have a blast. That deck is a perfect place to just go chill for awhile. Also. Don’t fall for the liquor bubbles drink package. Do the math. As good as it seems you have to drink a whole lot to pay for it. Avg drinks are about $12. Maybe it’s worth it for you. But do the math. You will stay loaded lol to get your moneys worth
Thank you finally someone said it. People can’t live without social media. I never understand why take a vacation and say on your phone. Enjoy the cruise. 🤦♀️
Great tips. Remember with endless bubbles any of the walking around waiters can bring you sodas. No need to lug cans around. Also you can check your charges on the hub app.
Where were your destinations? I'm going to Montego Jamaica. First two days will be at sea so I have to work. Just worried of my connection will work or not
We are going to go on our first cruise and I can’t wait for my husband not to have his phone up his butt. I see the video about the Hidden deck. I’m going have to look for it.
Hi first tfs great video! We always bring a reusable water bottle bc I drink a ton of water, hubby drinks more soda so we do bring a 6-pack each to make sure we have enough! We also get the faster to the fun pass ( it is a 1 charge per room not per person fee I think ours was around $38) Also I'd recommend a hanging toiletry bag to hang in your bathroom because the bathrooms are small. We normally don't get a balcony room because of course it's a little more pricey, however our cruise that leaves this Friday March 1st we got a balcony because March 3rd is my birthday so I splurged a little bit on this one which I'm a very frugal Shopper so I normally don't but what the heck YOLO! Another thing we are doing because again it's my birthday March 3rd so on March 3rd it is one of our days at sea we have decided to do the chef's table dinner. There are four people in our group it's me my sister my husband and my sister's boyfriend, it is a little expensive $75 per person on the ship were going on some ships I think it may be more but I have watched several videos to kind of get an idea of what to expect and it looks fabulous! Again thank you for sharing your video that's great
We started getting faster to the fun on our last one. And we plan on going to the Chef's Evening Eventually, we have heard alot of good things about it. Appreciate the feedback
@@Mardigrasman23 came back yesterday it was awesome to say the least.... everything was good except... our rooms werent very clean had to mention that. Everything else was on point. The chefs table was amazing! After seeing some of the RC cruise ships pulling in next to our ship....I think I want to go on one of those 😍
if you leaving from a USA port your phone works just like it did on land i have taken 16 cruises when you are in miami or port everglades your phone works just like at home i agree dont get wifi a waste of money and non stop pain in the ass most ships the dinning room is very casual richard in the tropics
Mardigrasman23 well for you that may be enough. Unfortunately not everyone has the same needs and wants. For you that is great but just understand that some people if they are checking it is out of necessity not just because. I run a business and have children that have stayed home before. So that social media or wifi package is a way for their child who needs something to communicate with Mom or dad if they need to.
Now that you mention it. I think you can but check the one who's name is on account first. My wife's only showed her charges but mine showed total. Mines and hers
Great tips Thanks! Subscribed.
Hey Mardigrasman, we didn't get our money's worth with the soda program either. There were 4 of us, and other than using it in the dining room a couple of times, any time we wanted soda, we had to go up to a very busy bar, compete with many others who were ordering drinks, and wait, wait, wait. We even had to sign for the sodas with a sail & sign slip. We figured out very quickly that it just wasn't worth the time and hassle! So this next cruise my hubby and I are going on, we are carrying on each a 12-pack and may order from the Fun Shops some extra soda. Yeah, it's pricey but I'm a big diet Coke drinker, lol.
That's correct, It's a jip. I bring a 12pk myself now
Great video! My wife I and I just returned from a Carnival Cruise on the Fantasy! We had a blast! We are doing a day-by-day vlog and just posted day number one. Thanks for your video!
Great tips. Great video. Sad that some people don't know how to just unplug and relax and enjoy their vacation!
I know. There was this guy who we kept passing and was always on Facebook and checking Email. So sad
Mardigrasman23 Wow!!!
I go to the restaurant every night for supper. It is a way to wear my dresses and high heals. I love it, I do buffet for lunch and room service for breakfast. I really love to cruise. I have done 4 and I'm thinking on doing more in a future. Thank you for your video.
Thank you. We set sail next week
Thanks for the 6 tips I really appreciate it and plan on finding that secret deck
thank you when you cruising
July 1,2019 - July 6,2019
Carnival Valor balcony room first-time Cruiser 4 hubby birthday on the 3rd
Excellent. Hope you have a blast. That deck is a perfect place to just go chill for awhile. Also. Don’t fall for the liquor bubbles drink package. Do the math. As good as it seems you have to drink a whole lot to pay for it. Avg drinks are about $12. Maybe it’s worth it for you. But do the math. You will stay loaded lol to get your moneys worth
Thank you finally someone said it. People can’t live without social media. I never understand why take a vacation and say on your phone. Enjoy the cruise. 🤦♀️
agreed it's great to dis conect
Great tips. Remember with endless bubbles any of the walking around waiters can bring you sodas. No need to lug cans around. Also you can check your charges on the hub app.
the wifi isn't that expensive it is 25 dollars for the whole cruise on other cruise lines it is more
Where were your destinations? I'm going to Montego Jamaica. First two days will be at sea so I have to work. Just worried of my connection will work or not
@Kayte Larsen I meant if I purchase the wifi on the ship.
To further clarify....I was planning on taking my laptop on board. Purchasing wifi for 2 days.
The wifi sucks....
We are going to go on our first cruise and I can’t wait for my husband not to have his phone up his butt. I see the video about the Hidden deck. I’m going have to look for it.
LOL sounds like my wife. The deck is cool. It's also a great place to watch the ship leave ports.
@@Mardigrasman23 Is there anywhere to look at the star at night on the boat? We were going to try to was the boat leave from our room.
Hi first tfs great video!
We always bring a reusable water bottle bc I drink a ton of water, hubby drinks more soda so we do bring a 6-pack each to make sure we have enough!
We also get the faster to the fun pass ( it is a 1 charge per room not per person fee I think ours was around $38)
Also I'd recommend a hanging toiletry bag to hang in your bathroom because the bathrooms are small. We normally don't get a balcony room because of course it's a little more pricey, however our cruise that leaves this Friday March 1st we got a balcony because March 3rd is my birthday so I splurged a little bit on this one which I'm a very frugal Shopper so I normally don't but what the heck YOLO!
Another thing we are doing because again it's my birthday March 3rd so on March 3rd it is one of our days at sea we have decided to do the chef's table dinner. There are four people in our group it's me my sister my husband and my sister's boyfriend, it is a little expensive $75 per person on the ship were going on some ships I think it may be more but I have watched several videos to kind of get an idea of what to expect and it looks fabulous!
Again thank you for sharing your video that's great
We started getting faster to the fun on our last one. And we plan on going to the Chef's Evening Eventually, we have heard alot of good things about it. Appreciate the feedback
@@Mardigrasman23 came back yesterday it was awesome to say the least.... everything was good except... our rooms werent very clean had to mention that.
Everything else was on point. The chefs table was amazing! After seeing some of the RC cruise ships pulling in next to our ship....I think I want to go on one of those 😍
Thanks so much for taking the time to share.
Thank you. Going soon
if you leaving from a USA port your phone works just like it did on land i have taken 16 cruises when you are in miami or port everglades your phone works just like at home
i agree dont get wifi a waste of money and non stop pain in the ass most ships the dinning room is very casual
richard in the tropics
Thanks for the phone info. I’m scared if the unknown charges. I will have to inquire. I thought international waters meant international charges
The tipping on a cruise ship is enough to make you want to stay home
Nah, got to get your sea legs on
May we are going on our 1st Carnival cruise. Thanks for the info. you just answered a few of my ?'s
Glad to help
I have kids. I need to be in contact.
I do know there is free activities for the kids and I think there is some type of daycare too. But the daycare cost
I think that she is saying that she cannot just disconnect. Not everyone can get by disconnecting completely.
Me too Coco. I can't just disconnect like he mentions.
Ah. Now that makes sense. Well I would to try to only check in every morning
Mardigrasman23 well for you that may be enough. Unfortunately not everyone has the same needs and wants. For you that is great but just understand that some people if they are checking it is out of necessity not just because. I run a business and have children that have stayed home before. So that social media or wifi package is a way for their child who needs something to communicate with Mom or dad if they need to.
Can you check you account activity on the carnival hub app?
Now that you mention it. I think you can but check the one who's name is on account first. My wife's only showed her charges but mine showed total. Mines and hers
Yes
I love disconnecting. It does make a big difference. I prefer the buffet though.
It sure does. It makes it a real vacation. Can't wait for September. Going on Cruise #3