Carnival hints and tips

Hi all,

I'm taking my wife and 2 boys (11 & 5) on the Valor on May 13th and
was wondering if there's anything we should know that's not in the
official material?
We have sailed on the Disney Magic in October of 2005 and liked the
beverage station, but I know Carnival doesn't do that and sells some
type of fountain card instead. Also know that the Camp Carnival is
pay after 10pm instead of all the time.

However, I'm sure there are more "insider" tips for those of us who
haven't cruised on the Valor before.

Thanks in advance for any help!

On Apr 26, 8:57 am, Todd wrote:
Hi all,

I'm taking my wife and 2 boys (11 & 5) on the Valor on May 13th and
was wondering if there's anything we should know that's not in the
official material?
We have sailed on the Disney Magic in October of 2005 and liked the
beverage station, but I know Carnival doesn't do that and sells some
type of fountain card instead.

Carnival has beverage stations set up in the buffet dining room and
out by the pool grill area which are self serve, but don't include
carbonated beverages. So, if iced tea and lemonade (they may possibly
have fruit punch too...and juices at breakfast) work for you, those
are not extra cost. No beverage fountain card needed. If yo're going
to be drinking a lot of soda, the fountain card may pay for itself -
you'll have to crunch the numbers for yourself.

Also know that the Camp Carnival is
pay after 10pm instead of all the time.

This I wasn't aware of. They'll charge for private babysitting, but I
wasn't aware of a charge for late night activities through Camp
Carnival. I brought my niece on a Carnival cruise several years ago
(she was probably 13 at the time) and was not charged for any of the
later planned activities. Maybe the extra fee is something
specifically for younger kids???

However, I'm sure there are more "insider" tips for those of us who
haven't cruised on the Valor before.

If I ever cruise Carnival again, I'll probably bring along my own
beach towels - I don't like their towel policy.

Have a great cruise!



Thanks in advance for any help!

"Todd" wrote in message
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Hi all,

I'm taking my wife and 2 boys (11 & 5) on the Valor on May 13th and
was wondering if there's anything we should know that's not in the
official material?
We have sailed on the Disney Magic in October of 2005 and liked the
beverage station, but I know Carnival doesn't do that and sells some
type of fountain card instead. Also know that the Camp Carnival is
pay after 10pm instead of all the time.

However, I'm sure there are more "insider" tips for those of us who
haven't cruised on the Valor before.

Thanks in advance for any help!


you need to go to the carnival section on www.cruisecritic.com and it will
answer all your questions & more

The subject of Fountain Cards comes up often in here. Just a thought
but, A family traveling with multi kids whats to stop them from buying
just 1 fountain card and having all the kids share it. I know its just
a sticker on one of the cards but each kid share the same card each time
they want a soda.

On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:36:39 -0400, (RICK DAVIS)
wrote:

The subject of Fountain Cards comes up often in here. Just a thought
but, A family traveling with multi kids whats to stop them from buying
just 1 fountain card and having all the kids share it. I know its just
a sticker on one of the cards but each kid share the same card each time
they want a soda.

Hi,

I guess there is nothing to prevent you from doing that if you want to
teach your children how to cheat and steal.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com
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On Apr 27, 9:02 am, Ray Goldenberg wrote:
On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:36:39 -0400, (RICK DAVIS)
wrote:

The subject of Fountain Cards comes up often in here. Just a thought
but, A family traveling with multi kids whats to stop them from buying
just 1 fountain card and having all the kids share it. I know its just
a sticker on one of the cards but each kid share the same card each time
they want a soda.

Hi,

I guess there is nothing to prevent you from doing that if you want to
teach your children how to cheat and steal.

Nicely said, Ray.

Lee





Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905http://www.lighthousetravel.com
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Lee wrote:

On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:36:39 -0400, (RICK DAVIS)
wrote:


The subject of Fountain Cards comes up often in here. Just a thought
but, A family traveling with multi kids whats to stop them from buying
just 1 fountain card and having all the kids share it. I know its just


Personal integrity.


And the fact that it would take far too long given their delivery delays.

Well now I guess were talking ethics. So I would guess that if you (Ray
& Lee) were walking the decks and found a $500 casino chip (and nobody
was around) you would return it to the casino and not cash it in?
Personal Integrity says its the right thing to do. Because we all know
if you cashed it in your intregrity would say you were a cheet. So lets
see what your moral fiber is made of.

"RICK DAVIS" wrote in message
...
Well now I guess were talking ethics. So I would guess that if you (Ray
& Lee) were walking the decks and found a $500 casino chip (and nobody
was around) you would return it to the casino and not cash it in?
Personal Integrity says its the right thing to do. Because we all know
if you cashed it in your intregrity would say you were a cheet. So lets
see what your moral fiber is made of.


For me, absolutely and without a shadow of doubt I would hand it in.

Why do you even raise such a question? What would YOU do?

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SJF

On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:21:39 -0400, (RICK DAVIS)
wrote:


Well now I guess were talking ethics. So I would guess that if you (Ray
& Lee) were walking the decks and found a $500 casino chip (and nobody
was around) you would return it to the casino and not cash it in?
Personal Integrity says its the right thing to do. Because we all know
if you cashed it in your intregrity would say you were a cheet. So lets
see what your moral fiber is made of.

Hi Rick,

Of course I would hand it in. No question about it. A similar
situation happened in NYC. We saw a lady cross Broadway in NYC after
she had dropped her Lion King Tickets. We chased her more than a
block to give them to her. The question WAS what you were considering
teaching children.


Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com
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