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Yes. The only liquid, listed, that you can't bring onboard in cans is any form of alcohol. 🙂

Hello @tineia! Great question! Always better to be safe than sorry. According to Carnival Policy it is strongly recommended that you obtain a signed letter from the absent parent if they have legal custody. It's not required but the site does caution that it will speed up/smooth any possible hiccup's that you could run into with Homeland Security. Completely up to your discretion which way you want to go. If the child's legal father is still active and you have an amicable relationship I would go ahead and request the signed letter. The below is the exact wording from the policy site. "Traveling with Minors When traveling with a minor where one parent or both parents or legal guardians are not cruising, we strongly recommend bringing an original signed letter from the absent parent(s) or legal guardians authorizing the minor to travel with you. If there is no second parent with legal claims to the minor (due to sole custody, deceased, etc.) other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, death certificate, birth certificate naming only one parent, would be useful to bring in place of a signed letter. This will expedite processing by the Department of Homeland Security." help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2544/~/minor-guest-policy Hope this helps! Happy Sailing!

@@journeyonabudget-lucrajour2781hi! quick question, if the absent father is absent and MIA, would i still need a signed letter from him? or can i just get the mother to make a signed letter?

@@joce1849 Morning! Great questions. If the father is documented MIA then I would believe a letter from just the mother would be sufficient. If you are concerned there could be an issue perhaps something from the courts (if possible) to support the MIA claim of the father as back up. Please let me know if you go and how things work out. I'm very interested since this is not a unique situation.

Hello paceyfilmer7427! Good question! I went to verify the age and found the following on the policy website; Drinking Alcohol On Board: The minimum age for the purchase and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the bars, lounges and gift shops is 18 years of age. In the event that Bar/Restaurant/Gift Shop staff are in question that a guest is less than 18 years old, they shall request picture identification, prior to serving the drink or selling the bottle of liquor. Carnival reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone. help.carnival.com.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/53/~/liquor-and-beverage-policy It appears the age limit has been lowered. I plan on digging to find out when they lowered it so I can make the needed corrections to my video. Thanks for taking the time to watch and ask your question.

Hello pzystembitang2638! That's super exciting! Let us know what you think. Is this 'bar cash' under your Carnival Account? Or Carnival Cruise cash? Bar cash can only be used at the bars where as Carnival Cruise cash can be used all over the ship for shopping, casino, arcade, specialty dinning, taxes, excursions, and bars. Cruise Cash is an immediate credit on your Sign and Sail card (account). As long as your Sign and Sail cards are linked to the same payment option you both will be able to use the cruise cash. Word of warning: it's non-refundable and can't be transferred to another cruise. So you either use it or lose it. Check out these links for more info. 🙂 www.carnival.com/cruise-cash/cruise-cash-D28_1

Bar Cash Link: www.carnival.com/cruise-cash/bar-cruise-cash-D24_7

Thanks for the heads up. Forgot a small clip of video that I had pushed down the timeline. Fixed now. <3

Hello Chanellsanchex1797! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Yes, they can be quite small at times.

Nah, just assertive in a rather intense way. 😉

Hi Sharoncruisingscene! Thanks so much for subscribing. There is so much detail to see in port it can be fun. And if you love to people watch this would be one of the best places to do so. 🙂

Thanks! I try not to complain to much on these things. I mean, I am on a cruise being taken care of. But it can't be all good all the time so I try give a heads up to clients and fellow cruisers. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

Hello hedilewis1347! Thanks for taking the time to watch and ask your questions. Unfortunately it did. But we have been reassured by many very seasoned cruisers that the storm we sailed through isn't a common occurrence. www.tiktok.com/@lucra_journey/video/7104813145528651054

Hi Marci2225! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I hope you enjoy Tortola as much as I did. It's one of my favorite ports.

I do enjoy the Elite perks. :-) Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

Hi Sweetpartiyorkie! You will be asked to declare alcohol purchases any time you embark on the ship. Around the security check point.

Hi raymccarty! Sounds like you've got a story or two. I'm sorry to hear you aren't interested in Carnival at this time. Please let me you haven't given up on cruising altogether? There are so many other lines to pick from and they are all having some pretty nice deals.

Hi natlvr! Thabks for reaching out. Good question. Yes, the walls and ceiling are magnetic on the Sunrise. Just keep in mind that room stewards have the right to ask you to take it down should they view it as a potential problem. But, knock on wood, we haven't had any ask us to yet. :-)

Congratulations on obtaining Platinum statues! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I appreciate the insight. ;-)

Yes, I agree. There are so many small details that are being quietly changed these days as the cruise industry tries to adapt to the changing travel markets. It can be quite vexing at times. 🙂 My hope is that they settle on these things soon so I can make an updated video.

It was about $14.00 per person when we went and I thought so. 🙂 They give you a set time to show up so their aren't to many people.

Hello Stillwatericemom! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment on our video. You have so many great points! Thanks for the idea of the ice bucket. We will try it on our next sailing. 🙂 I did find where its stated for Carnival that there is only one outlet designed into each stateroom unless it's listed otherwise. However John Heald addressed the question of the ceiling fans, and you are correct. The ceiling fans are banned. (Unfortunately, for my husband. The ceiling fan did a great job on the last sailing.) You can bring a fan the fits into your bag as long as it's 12in or less and has no surge protector. But I do know that Norwegian has stated they will be banning all fans as you pointed out. Again, I really appreciate the time you took to comment as I value the experience you have. The more we learn the better our trips will be. 🙂 help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2822/kw/portable%20electric%20fans

Sure is. You can contact me via my email: donis.spencer@lucrajourney.com Or my website: sites.google.com/lucrajourney.com/lucra-journey/home

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Hi Debbie! That is upsetting to hear. I can understand why you would feel that way. ISP does have a slower charm but it all depends on what kind of excursion your hoping for. Most of the excursions for ISP are experience based like the whale watching or the tour of the island in a Tlingit Canoe. They do have one of the highest zip lines advertised around, a sky course of sorts, and the gondola rides to wilderness point and beyond. Going off your comment about hitting the White Pass Train for Skagway I would venture to suggest the Tlinget Canoe tour or the Hoonah Sightseeing & Tribal Dance as they are more area/history based. I would love to know which one you end up picking and what you thought about it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Hi Robert! Thanks for watching. That's wild, I'd be curious to see your cruise profile on Princess to see how you did that. As a travel advisor I was able to run through Princess Cruise Line's training and go right to elite. But my husband has had to walk through the levels. He teases me that "One of us needed to get all the colors to display." 🙂 How is the MSC loyalty match program? I was rather excited to hear they were implementing it.

Thanks for watching! I fear I always sound like a Yankee with those french words. ;-)

Hi Greg! I agree with the cow/lines mentality. But since I haven't gotten around to buying that yachat yet (insert cheeky smile) I'll have to keep vacationing this way. Although I do really enjoy the full service of the crew. Since I have 7 children I really appreciate when others cook and clean for me. Somehow I get the feeling I would be stuck doing that if I owned my own yacht. :-) Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

How can I order my wine or champagne pre cruise ? I am on a 7 day . And I don’t see anywhere to order wine in the funshop except on a fruit basket.

@@labreeskadurkes5531 Hello LeBreeska! Thanks for the question, its a legit one. I did jump on the website and check out their online Fun Shops and saw the fruit basket you were talking about but no others which is interesting because I can recall seeing individual bottles before the industry pause. Unfortunately, if you are already onboard anything you purchase in the shops or in port will be held until the end of your cruise. Your only option, if you didn't have a chance to bring it onboard with you, is to purchase glasses of wine or the fruit basket. I'm sorry as I know that's not what you would like to hear. I included the link below if you wished to take a look. www.carnivalcruiseline.de/en/vacation-carnival/general-information/liquor-and-beverage-policy

Oh good grief! And this is suppose to be relaxing and fun?. Are there straight lines….literally….that we must stay within while we are there too? There’s more rules here than jr high! No wonder people are sneaking alcohol on board! I was going to take my first ever cruise in October but I feel like I’d never learn all the rules before it’s time to get off the ship and be treated like a naughty kid 🤦🏼‍♀️

@@lorilawlove7721 Evening! Depending on the time you arrive at the port will determine the time and length of lines you stand in. If you wait until around 1pm on embarkation day you will find the lines and wait significantly less. My husband and I prefer to wait until the main crowd has already moved through. Please don't let the rules scare you off. It's like any other large vacation establishment. I only list the rules so people are aware and avoid as much unpleasantness on their vacation as possible. Also feel free to contact me if you have an concerns or questions I might be able to help clear up. Cruising is a fantastic way to vacation.