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Thank you for posting this. I booked a deck 9 Excel Aft Suite on the Jubilee in 2026 ASSUMING that the back of the ship would be like most others I've been on - private. Your video made me immediately check the deck plan because deck 9 was the only one they had available for the date I wanted. I canceled and re-booked the same suite, but on deck 15 on a different date. There is ZERO privacy on deck 9 balconies. Everyone on deck 8 can see your entire balcony and into your cabin. Probably not a lot of privacy on deck 10 either. I would have preferred deck 14 so there would be a cabin above us and not the Serenity deck, but I figure it will be quiet while we're trying to sleep. Deck 9 noise is a problem, but the lack of privacy is WORSE, especially with a soaking tub out there! Aft corner suites used to be the best cabins for privacy, but the design of the new ships has ruined that aspect, sadly. Again, thanks for posting this!
My wife booked this room two days ago. My mother-in-law found your video and sent it to us. We’re cancelling it now! Thank you for your entertaining/informative video!
I totally understand. That has happened to me before. I didn’t do my research and picked a location that was noisy. It was under a club/bar. We couldn’t sleep at night. I complained to Carnival and received an onboard credit of $300 on a future cruise.
Great video. We booked a "standard" Excel suite on a higher deck midship in 2022. I was hoping to get one an aft suite but after watching this video f that.
Oh hun, the best location for Aft Facing Balconies is deck 11 and higher but not under the Captain’s Bridge due to obstruction. But you can always contact a reputable travel agent for any help. I work with Expedia and have lots of info on the new ships. Good luck and happy cruising!!
I had an aft on deck 11 and swapped it out this week - the balcony walls aren't glass! There's no way that I can sit on that huge gorgeous balcony and see the water.
Omg thank u thank u 😘!!!! I've been on 13 cruises w them and we was thinking about doing this room for Oct 2021 but helllll nooo !!!!; Lol ! I was in havanna cabana on the horizon n at night my room was shaking from the damn lounge lol 😂
My wife booked the same cabin but on the 14th floor hope it’s better up there. The last we were on was the horizon it was really nice food was great but the elevators were slower than on the vista Oct 16 2021
great points! where can i find better exterior images of the mardi gras? I was looking at booking something on deck 9 but want to make sure it is not directly above Guy's. We try to get a room that has staterooms both above and below, but with the size of this ship, I want to be a little closer to the halfway point for the number of decks.
I just watched this on 08/22/20. How dat MSC cruise lookin now with this shut down? Im watchin my sail on 12/05/20 Carnival Vista slowly die on me. Keep that faith up my man 🙏🏽
Canceled the MSC so I can get my money back before Christmas. Not taking any chances. Booked a spring break MSC cruise and then Mardi Gras in July. Still doing the excel but not the aft or 9th deck. Hang in there. Love the Vista.
It's called the Mardi Gras. I can't help but wonder, is it place there so the rich girls who book that suite can pretend they're on Bourbon Street in N.O. and shake their bare ta-tas at the people in the spa? 😂😂
New subscriber here!! Great video! I’m booked in a suite (9300) for my 50th on 2/13/2021 which is above Jiji Asian Kitchen. Hopefully it sails and hopefully it’s not too loud! 👍🏽👍🏽
Oh very nice. BTW I'm a Feb Bday person too, the 9th. I re-booked to an Excel suite on July 31, 2021. So looking forward to it. Please let me know how the ship is. So jealous. Thank you for subscribing.
@@AlwaysBeCruising Wow! That was too funny. My hubby's birthday is Feb. 4th and we are booked on the Mardi Gras July 31, 2021, too! I hope to possibly meet you and your wife; during the sailing, if it sails. Like me, you probably received an email about 2 days ago regarding the Mardi Gras possibly NOT sailing on 7/31/21!
I want to know when you cruise next and meet up! Great video, I thought I was super anal about looking at all that detail! Thank you man, and best of luck
Maybe book a Princess Cruise if you can’t stay up that late. I have a hard time thinking you booked a 8k room but use a $2 green sheet as your back drop.
Truth is stranger than fiction my friend. Btw the green screen sheet was $1.50 at a garage sale. Love the comment good or bad it moves the TH-cam algorithm in my favor.
This is probably why he can spend $8k without thinking about it on a cruise. Spend wisely - live grand! People get too wrapped up on "THINGS"; instead of, creating memories!!! Who cares, if the sheet cost $2 and/or if it was FREE? His content is AWESOME!
Jeff, we have been on Carnival, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean, we live in Florida and was thinking about a MSC Seaside cruise, but we're a little worried that it will be too different than what we're used to. We only take one or maybe two cruises a year, and don't want to waste a cruise on one we may not enjoy, any feed back on MSC would be greatly appreciated Thanks Tom
Tom I too was in your situation sometime ago. I heard mixed reviews about MSC, most of them referred to the ship when it first arrived in Florida. Let me assure you the MSC ships are no longer plagued by the problems they had when they first came to market. The MSC Seaside for one is more grander and opulent than any Carnival ship at sea. That said it really depends on what you like. If being around a racious drinking and partying crowd is your thing then it will never be for you. If you require everything to be American including people, food and entertainment then it is definitely not for you. The best information in give you is this, if you enjoy international travel you will feel comfortable if not then it may not be a good fit. The only way you will know for sure is to try it. No ship is perfect but an open mind and a willingness to experience things off the beaten path, you will find MSC to be one of the best kept secrets at sea. Hope that helps. Whatever you do, however you do it, please celebrate life.
@@AlwaysBeCruising Hey Jeff, just thought I would drop a line to you on what we decided, Well after we discussed it, and then discussed some more, we decided to book on the MSC Seaside for Aug 21 2021, since it is our first cruising with MSC and I really need this cruise to go well, being its during my wife's birthday you understand, I decided to go with the Yacht Club Deluxe Suite. After considering all the perks that come with the Yacht Club package not to mention the price wasn't bad at all comparing it to say the "Navigator of the seas. We really couldn't pass up the opportunity, you think the champagne bar is included, sure hope so. After watching your video on drinking 10k worth on the MSC Seaside I'm sorta interested in giving that ago, lol. Also we do enjoy the old stage shows, musicals like back before all the light shows that blind you started dominating the ships. Well anyway thanks for your help, Tom
@@todd0763 Nice choice. You are going to be blown away by the Seaside she is an elegant ship. The Yacht Club is a different story. It is a ship within a ship, butler, bar, restaurant, reserved theatre seats, lounge, etc...It such a step up that it may seem that the other passengers are in steerage compared to your digs. I don't know if the champagne bar is included because I didn't bother checking since my plan included it. I think you should ask and get a definitive answer. In all my years of cruising I never had an add on that brought so much delightful joy, "magnifico." While other ships make it seem that you are getting a good deal with their drinks package, the question that should be asked is, "compared to what?" Well after going on the Seaside drinks packages from other cruise lines will no longer seem such a good deal. Hopefully, we will get back to cruising soon. Oh. a happy belated birthday to the wife. Remember, CELEBRATE LIFE.
@@AlwaysBeCruising PERFECT RESPONSE!!! I've been on MSC Seaside and the brand new Meraviglia. I'm booked for January 2022 to sail on MSC Seaview leaving from Pointe−a−Pitre, Guadeloupe (Southern Caribbean Cruise). And, hopefully, will soon be on the Grandiosa sailing from Europe.
Great video ! After watching this we booked the same type Excel Aft cabin for a Feb 2021 cruise. Your video helped us with our decision. We like being in the action. We believe we know what we are getting into. Further info to follow once the we take the trip.
I am also booked for February 2021 and will be two suites directly above his! I luv being in the mix too, so looking forward to it more than ever now! ☺
Oh that is awesome. I think it is going to be a fantastic ship and a crazy cool cabin. Believe me we are going to get into one of those Excel Aft Suites but just a few floors up. Please post some pictures or come back and give all the great details. February 2021 that means she will still smell new!
@@Mz2DayumBad Cool thing is, you can sit on the deck or in the hot tub and enjoy the music without the crowds. Better yet you can throw a party and you wouldn't disturb anyone. Damn. Wish i would have thought of that!
Hey Jeff, just watched your video, if you think that’s bad our agency had a group booked out of NY in Sept 2020 and of course we all know about the delay. We had to cancel all of those bookings and I was so upset, that was going to pay for my cabin in the Havana. Anyway, I do have a couple booked for Feb 2020 so we’re looking forward to checking her out. Happy cruising from ExpediaCruiseShipCenters in Long Island, NY!!
Oh how terrible. Hopefully by the time the couple sails in February the Mardi Gras will still have that new car smell! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching the video. Be well.
You sound so dramatic... all you have to do is check the deck plan.. all those things underneath aren’t directly under you.. it’s just guys.. there is no sports bar there lol
Dramatic because it is a story. Your assessment of the layout and my assessment of the layout differ because I actually checked with Carnival. It is and was verified. Anyway thanks for taking the time to send in a comment. It is really appreciated.
@@AlwaysBeCruising I was just looking at the deck plans for the ship. From the schematic provided, you would never know it was set up that way. I assumed the balconies of those rooms were directly overlooking the ocean at the back of the ship, because that's how it looks on the schematic. I would have canceled, too.
Jeff sounds like you need a travel agent to start researching and booking your vacations. If so let Sweet Trinity Travels do the leg work for you so that you want experience this type of problem again.
Hi Julia Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately I have a travel agent...I just went off the grid on the Mardi Gras reservation. But....if you send me your agency info I will give you a plug on my my next video which is going to be about BOLT on the Mardi Gras. Live long and prosper
Julia I am completing a new video about my recent trip on the Carnival Vista. The offer is still open to plug Trinity Travels. Just need info on how people can contact Trinity Travels. Please help me grow this channel. I can’t do it without your support.
Hahahahahahaha I wouldn’t pay 8 thousand on a ship 2500.00 was my budget and I got my balcony on March 27th with Mardi gras you are funny and so down to earth
Can't chill cause that ain't me. I am an equal opportunity cruiser tasting all the flavors each cruise line has to offer. Rebooked that bad boy for July just not deck 9. See ya at the pool.
I'm just 5 min n2 video but why does those rooms matter? Do u leave ur room? Its SOOOOO Much to do on the ship so why pay so much for a room? Idk. I mean I cant afford a room like that. I just always do window rooms but even that isnt needed as I just sleep n room 4 hours and shower and dress...lol I just dont get it. U could do so much more with $8k...IJS
LadyJoy A I cant speak for everyone but I personally only book Suites on cruises because my family and I do more than just sleep and change our clothes in our room. It’s our beautiful place to retreat to when we want to escape the cruise ship hustle & bustle. We love ample space, amenities, and eating breakfast watching the sunrise or staring at the ocean under the moonlight on our private balconies. My Accommodations are a crucial part of my vacation how much I enjoy myself. Most notably, I make good money and a suite doesn’t hurt my pockets, but it gives me luxuriously priceless memories.
@@Simpson4Fun You can't speak for everyone, but you surely are speaking for a lot of people. Like you said, everyone travels differently. Your vacation - your money! If God has blessed you with abundance, then "Do You"! You can't take it with you. Work hard and play harder!!!
What are you talking about? I did not book the President's Suite. I booked the excel aft corner suite deck 9. That is what the video is about. Don't be an idiot.
Not sure how this old video popped up on my homepage. I went on MG for my bday in 2022. Wife booked the aft suite and we did no research. We heard the band the first night and maybe one other day. I don’t think they used the stage every night. Nothing from the summer landing or sports bar could heard in the room. Absolutely the best balcony I have ever had. We laid outside on the day bed almost every morning to catch the sunrise. My wife left our group to be in her balcony hot tub every chance she got. We really enjoyed to food on that ship as well. We never ate in the buffet all week. So many great options. Needless to say we had a great vacation and really enjoyed the suite.
We were in room 9387 on Carnaval MG a few weeks ago right over the smoking area. We had a balcony that we could not enjoy. You are right once they give you your room number take the time to research the room.
Thank you for that wise bite of information and when we book today, I used it to ensure when we booked our future wrap around cabin to be higher between other cabins to ensure we tried to avoid all of the extra noise above and below. Thanks for sharing!
Im In 9504. I am actually looking forward to hearing the music. Someone i know had this room and said after 11 it was quiet. We dont go to bed til late so hopefully it wont be too bad. We like to people watch too. 🤣
Quit lying to these people. You have never stayed in that cabin. I'm in that same suite and you don't hear the music at all. Plus they stop all activities at 11:00 until you actually stay in that suite,Quit lying to the people.
Point out to me where I said I stayed in that cabin? I said I booked the cabin and then cancelled it. Also this video was made before the ship was even completed, which is said several times in the video. Pull your head out of your ass.
See that is what I love, real world updates. I'm glad it worked out for you I just didn't want to take a chance given the amount of money the room cost. Now I just might give that room a chance on the Jubilee since they are basically the same design.
lol... after watching this video I am following you. When I first clicked on it I thought you were just going to be some dude complaining about any and everything...but great and funny clip. Still doing a Excel on the Jubilee in Aug of 2024. But on 15th floor
This is my favorite video on TH-cam. This is my 4th time watching . I got an excel aft on floor 12 and I’m hoping I experience zero bs in this cabin for the price !
Thank you Caroline. I hope you have an amazing time. Since the Jubilee is coming to Galveston I’m going to wait until 2023 to book an excel aft. If you remember let me know what you think.
Update!! I had an ocean suite booked for 2/26/2022 but I scored/upgraded to an Exel aft corner suite on the 11th deck that became available!!! Hopefully it won’t be loud, 2 decks above.
I only cruise on NCL. They care about their passengers. ALL passengers have to be vaccinated. NO EXCEPTIONS. Not all lines are doing this. And look what is happening. COVID is running wild on their ships! I only get at least a Suite. Always aft. I have been on 25+ cruises. And will be going to be flying to Tokyo and cruising back through Russia,Alaska,and ending in Seattle. 17 days you’re right, a cruise advisor is a must! We’ve had the same lady booking our trips for the last 12-13 years. She knows where the quiet cabins are, and what cabins to stay away from. And she has helped finding us upgrades, Penthouse Suites and etc. I’ve heard a lot of bad things about other lines. Especially since they started after the COVID outbreak. Am happy with all the perks that go along with being a Latitudes Member. I’m sorry you were going to be screwed while paying top dollar for your corner Suite! You should have been told everything you mentioned so you could make an INFORMED decision. Not letting you know after you had booked it! Hope your next cruise will be all that you expect and more! Roger in Pierre South Dakota
Thank you SO much. 8 large would be a lot to lay out, only to receive a sub-par cabin. You've taught a young cruiser (New cruiser, 50 yrs old) to do his homework. Will a travel agent know this? Do you have someone you could refer? I have so many questions. I recently won acc settlement so I want to spoil my wife as she's had to endure me for last 4 yrs, and me blowing this would be crucial. I am looking at Grandiosa, VERY regal!! She is a country girl, so that may not be the right cruise, but love it! Thanks again, and have liked/subscribed!!!
Have you booked on the Mardi Gras, now that cruising has started back up again? And I fully agree on doing research - I had to swap my Forward Excel Corner Suite to a mid ship Excel Suite - the huge front balcony walls aren't glass!! What?? That's the whole reason I booked that cabin!!! So I twisted some arms, did some begging and got swapped into a more suitable room for our 9/18 cruise.
Ty Dawn. I am booked for this Christmas but this time in an ocean suite. Once again couldn’t do any research because when I went to book it was the last suite available. The horror. I hope your September cruise goes off without a hitch. We just got back from a cruise on the Vista. It was lovely! Please help me grow this channel by subscribing. I can’t do it without your support . Celebrate life!
My wife and I stayed in the Owners Suite on the NCL Epic that overlooked the lido deck and I was expecting lots and lots of noise. I was surprised that wasn’t as loud as I was expecting.
I stayed in the Havana aft balcony on Horizon twice and on the deck below was the Havana pool and bar and didn't have any issues with noise. They played Latin music in the evening and late but wasn't an issue. This Mardi Gras balcony will be the same so I'm not concerned. And might be nice at night to sit on my balcony and enjoy the music.
@@WhatsHappening90 I think he wants to relax and unwind .... but I perfer like you guys to chill out there, listen to music, and check out the eye candy.
drunk men watching football and it's Christmas season. That's pretty much a recipe for disaster. Thank you for posting this video. If I ever find myself on Carnival's Mardi Gras, I'll avoid those suites like the AIDS virus!
WTF are you talking about? Don't be a dickhead. This video is over a year old. It is cabin 9501 the corner suite if you bothered to listen. These photos were taken directly from what Carnival posted about the room. Their description, their photos. If you have a problem like I do then it is with a Carnival not me.
Five side rule, people. Look at the maps of the ship. Pick a room with another stateroom to your left, to your right, above you, below you, and across the hall. Do this and you will mostly avoid these problems.
Thank you for posting this. I booked a deck 9 Excel Aft Suite on the Jubilee in 2026 ASSUMING that the back of the ship would be like most others I've been on - private. Your video made me immediately check the deck plan because deck 9 was the only one they had available for the date I wanted. I canceled and re-booked the same suite, but on deck 15 on a different date. There is ZERO privacy on deck 9 balconies. Everyone on deck 8 can see your entire balcony and into your cabin. Probably not a lot of privacy on deck 10 either. I would have preferred deck 14 so there would be a cabin above us and not the Serenity deck, but I figure it will be quiet while we're trying to sleep. Deck 9 noise is a problem, but the lack of privacy is WORSE, especially with a soaking tub out there! Aft corner suites used to be the best cabins for privacy, but the design of the new ships has ruined that aspect, sadly. Again, thanks for posting this!
My wife booked this room two days ago. My mother-in-law found your video and sent it to us. We’re cancelling it now! Thank you for your entertaining/informative video!
Oh no I hope you are still going though. Once all this virus stuff is over I am going to book...Should be a fun ship expect for that bloody cabin.
I think we went with a higher floor on the same ship. She’s my travel agent so I just go where she tells me and when! We’re booked for Halloween 2021.
I booked on the 12th floor. Thank you for the excellent information.
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@@stevencoachman7669 me too 12502 .. Have you cruised yet ? How was floor 12 if you went already ?
I literally almost booked this cabin lol but I was ESS EMM ARR TEE enough to check youtube and found your VERY helpful video :) bullet dodged!
Yeah I feel the same way too. Glad I could help. I am booked for July 21 in an excel suite just at the back of the ship
Darn it.
I totally understand. That has happened to me before. I didn’t do my research and picked a location that was noisy. It was under a club/bar. We couldn’t sleep at night. I complained to Carnival and received an onboard credit of $300 on a future cruise.
So Carnival paid you because you made an uninformed, ignorant , and dumb decision.
You just found a new subscriber
😂😂😂😂Thanks for sharing!!!
Great video. We booked a "standard" Excel suite on a higher deck midship in 2022. I was hoping to get one an aft suite but after watching this video f that.
See ya in 2022!!!!
So happy I seen this before booking 🙌
Man, you were on point with this.
LOL!!! OMG, I'm crying! 😂😂😂
You killing me Smalls! Lol
Sandlot!
Oh hun, the best location for Aft Facing Balconies is deck 11 and higher but not under the Captain’s Bridge due to obstruction. But you can always contact a reputable travel agent for any help. I work with Expedia and have lots of info on the new ships. Good luck and happy cruising!!
I had an aft on deck 11 and swapped it out this week - the balcony walls aren't glass! There's no way that I can sit on that huge gorgeous balcony and see the water.
Omg thank u thank u 😘!!!! I've been on 13 cruises w them and we was thinking about doing this room for Oct 2021 but helllll nooo !!!!; Lol ! I was in havanna cabana on the horizon n at night my room was shaking from the damn lounge lol 😂
See I was on the Horizon in Havana and did not hear anything at all!
@@katf6178 idk how not lol
Omg love this video!
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so what is the best cabin....
My wife booked the same cabin but on the 14th floor hope it’s better up there. The last we were on was the horizon it was really nice food was great but the elevators were slower than on the vista Oct 16 2021
Guarantee it will be better. I wish it was available when I booked. Lucky bugger!
@@AlwaysBeCruising 6000
great points! where can i find better exterior images of the mardi gras? I was looking at booking something on deck 9 but want to make sure it is not directly above Guy's. We try to get a room that has staterooms both above and below, but with the size of this ship, I want to be a little closer to the halfway point for the number of decks.
October 23 2021
I just watched this on 08/22/20. How dat MSC cruise lookin now with this shut down? Im watchin my sail on 12/05/20 Carnival Vista slowly die on me. Keep that faith up my man 🙏🏽
Canceled the MSC so I can get my money back before Christmas. Not taking any chances. Booked a spring break MSC cruise and then Mardi Gras in July. Still doing the excel but not the aft or 9th deck. Hang in there. Love the Vista.
Man! You dodged a bullet with that booking. What a terrible design decision by Carnival!
It's called the Mardi Gras. I can't help but wonder, is it place there so the rich girls who book that suite can pretend they're on Bourbon Street in N.O. and shake their bare ta-tas at the people in the spa? 😂😂
New subscriber here!! Great video! I’m booked in a suite (9300) for my 50th on 2/13/2021 which is above Jiji Asian Kitchen. Hopefully it sails and hopefully it’s not too loud! 👍🏽👍🏽
Oh very nice. BTW I'm a Feb Bday person too, the 9th. I re-booked to an Excel suite on July 31, 2021. So looking forward to it. Please let me know how the ship is. So jealous. Thank you for subscribing.
@@AlwaysBeCruising Wow! That was too funny. My hubby's birthday is Feb. 4th and we are booked on the Mardi Gras July 31, 2021, too! I hope to possibly meet you and your wife; during the sailing, if it sails. Like me, you probably received an email about 2 days ago regarding the Mardi Gras possibly NOT sailing on 7/31/21!
@@mariemllry yes that would be so awesome. Will keep in touch as that day approaches.
I want to know when you cruise next and meet up! Great video, I thought I was super anal about looking at all that detail! Thank you man, and best of luck
Maybe book a Princess Cruise if you can’t stay up that late. I have a hard time thinking you booked a 8k room but use a $2 green sheet as your back drop.
Truth is stranger than fiction my friend. Btw the green screen sheet was $1.50 at a garage sale. Love the comment good or bad it moves the TH-cam algorithm in my favor.
@@AlwaysBeCruising lol hilarious
This is probably why he can spend $8k without thinking about it on a cruise. Spend wisely - live grand! People get too wrapped up on "THINGS"; instead of, creating memories!!! Who cares, if the sheet cost $2 and/or if it was FREE? His content is AWESOME!
Jeff, we have been on Carnival, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean, we live in Florida and was thinking about a MSC Seaside cruise, but we're a little worried that it will be too different than what we're used to. We only take one or maybe two cruises a year, and don't want to waste a cruise on one we may not enjoy, any feed back on MSC would be greatly appreciated Thanks Tom
Tom I too was in your situation sometime ago. I heard mixed reviews about MSC, most of them referred to the ship when it first arrived in Florida. Let me assure you the MSC ships are no longer plagued by the problems they had when they first came to market. The MSC Seaside for one is more grander and opulent than any Carnival ship at sea. That said it really depends on what you like. If being around a racious drinking and partying crowd is your thing then it will never be for you. If you require everything to be American including people, food and entertainment then it is definitely not for you.
The best information in give you is this, if you enjoy international travel you will feel comfortable if not then it may not be a good fit. The only way you will know for sure is to try it. No ship is perfect but an open mind and a willingness to experience things off the beaten path, you will find MSC to be one of the best kept secrets at sea. Hope that helps. Whatever you do, however you do it, please celebrate life.
@@AlwaysBeCruising Hey Jeff, just thought I would drop a line to you on what we decided, Well after we discussed it, and then discussed some more, we decided to book on the MSC Seaside for Aug 21 2021, since it is our first cruising with MSC and I really need this cruise to go well, being its during my wife's birthday you understand, I decided to go with the Yacht Club Deluxe Suite. After considering all the perks that come with the Yacht Club package not to mention the price wasn't bad at all comparing it to say the "Navigator of the seas. We really couldn't pass up the opportunity, you think the champagne bar is included, sure hope so. After watching your video on drinking 10k worth on the MSC Seaside I'm sorta interested in giving that ago, lol. Also we do enjoy the old stage shows, musicals like back before all the light shows that blind you started dominating the ships. Well anyway thanks for your help, Tom
@@todd0763 Nice choice. You are going to be blown away by the Seaside she is an elegant ship. The Yacht Club is a different story. It is a ship within a ship, butler, bar, restaurant, reserved theatre seats, lounge, etc...It such a step up that it may seem that the other passengers are in steerage compared to your digs. I don't know if the champagne bar is included because I didn't bother checking since my plan included it. I think you should ask and get a definitive answer. In all my years of cruising I never had an add on that brought so much delightful joy, "magnifico."
While other ships make it seem that you are getting a good deal with their drinks package, the question that should be asked is, "compared to what?" Well after going on the Seaside drinks packages from other cruise lines will no longer seem such a good deal.
Hopefully, we will get back to cruising soon. Oh. a happy belated birthday to the wife. Remember, CELEBRATE LIFE.
@@AlwaysBeCruising PERFECT RESPONSE!!! I've been on MSC Seaside and the brand new Meraviglia. I'm booked for January 2022 to sail on MSC Seaview leaving from Pointe−a−Pitre, Guadeloupe (Southern Caribbean Cruise). And, hopefully, will soon be on the Grandiosa sailing from Europe.
Great video ! After watching this we booked the same type Excel Aft cabin for a Feb 2021 cruise. Your video helped us with our decision. We like being in the action. We believe we know what we are getting into. Further info to follow once the we take the trip.
Awesome. I am sure you will love it. We are going to book another one just up a few levels.
I am also booked for February 2021 and will be two suites directly above his! I luv being in the mix too, so looking forward to it more than ever now! ☺
Oh that is awesome. I think it is going to be a fantastic ship and a crazy cool cabin. Believe me we are going to get into one of those Excel Aft Suites but just a few floors up. Please post some pictures or come back and give all the great details. February 2021 that means she will still smell new!
@@Mz2DayumBad Cool thing is, you can sit on the deck or in the hot tub and enjoy the music without the crowds. Better yet you can throw a party and you wouldn't disturb anyone. Damn. Wish i would have thought of that!
what do you think of 11510
Thanks for the heads up , Jeff
.. enjoy.the grandiosa.
Hey Jeff, just watched your video, if you think that’s bad our agency had a group booked out of NY in Sept 2020 and of course we all know about the delay. We had to cancel all of those bookings and I was so upset, that was going to pay for my cabin in the Havana. Anyway, I do have a couple booked for Feb 2020 so we’re looking forward to checking her out. Happy cruising from ExpediaCruiseShipCenters in Long Island, NY!!
Oh how terrible. Hopefully by the time the couple sails in February the Mardi Gras will still have that new car smell! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching the video. Be well.
You sound so dramatic... all you have to do is check the deck plan.. all those things underneath aren’t directly under you.. it’s just guys.. there is no sports bar there lol
Dramatic because it is a story. Your assessment of the layout and my assessment of the layout differ because I actually checked with Carnival. It is and was verified. Anyway thanks for taking the time to send in a comment. It is really appreciated.
@@AlwaysBeCruising I was just looking at the deck plans for the ship. From the schematic provided, you would never know it was set up that way. I assumed the balconies of those rooms were directly overlooking the ocean at the back of the ship, because that's how it looks on the schematic. I would have canceled, too.
Sorry it didn't work out...... Sweet lookin deck though !!
Ty will just get higher deck next time
Jeff sounds like you need a travel agent to start researching and booking your vacations. If so let Sweet Trinity Travels do the leg work for you so that you want experience this type of problem again.
Hi Julia Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately I have a travel agent...I just went off the grid on the Mardi Gras reservation. But....if you send me your agency info I will give you a plug on my my next video which is going to be about BOLT on the Mardi Gras. Live long and prosper
Julia I am completing a new video about my recent trip on the Carnival Vista. The offer is still open to plug Trinity Travels. Just need info on how people can contact Trinity Travels.
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I’m having same issue but mine is on right above the one you would’ve had you think deck 10 will be just as bad???
I think deck 10 should be OK unless they decide to turn Summers Landing into an adult Lido deck.
Hahahahahahaha I wouldn’t pay 8 thousand on a ship 2500.00 was my budget and I got my balcony on March 27th with Mardi gras you are funny and so down to earth
Don’t forget this is also Christmas, week
You need to chill and go to,another cruise line
Can't chill cause that ain't me. I am an equal opportunity cruiser tasting all the flavors each cruise line has to offer. Rebooked that bad boy for July just not deck 9. See ya at the pool.
I'm just 5 min n2 video but why does those rooms matter? Do u leave ur room? Its SOOOOO Much to do on the ship so why pay so much for a room? Idk. I mean I cant afford a room like that. I just always do window rooms but even that isnt needed as I just sleep n room 4 hours and shower and dress...lol I just dont get it. U could do so much more with $8k...IJS
LadyJoy A I cant speak for everyone but I personally only book Suites on cruises because my family and I do more than just sleep and change our clothes in our room. It’s our beautiful place to retreat to when we want to escape the cruise ship hustle & bustle. We love ample space, amenities, and eating breakfast watching the sunrise or staring at the ocean under the moonlight on our private balconies. My Accommodations are a crucial part of my vacation how much I enjoy myself. Most notably, I make good money and a suite doesn’t hurt my pockets, but it gives me luxuriously priceless memories.
When you got it, you got it
@@Simpson4Fun You can't speak for everyone, but you surely are speaking for a lot of people. Like you said, everyone travels differently. Your vacation - your money! If God has blessed you with abundance, then "Do You"! You can't take it with you. Work hard and play harder!!!
i do not like carnavel
8 G’s
Don’t worry anymore Maiden Voyage is canceled
LOL!! President suite is at the front. Haha. The suites you show are the aft excel corner suites. Key word. “Aft”. Haha. Cruise much before you blog?
What are you talking about? I did not book the President's Suite. I booked the excel aft corner suite deck 9. That is what the video is about. Don't be an idiot.
You are soooo dramatic! Hilarious! Great detail tho!
Seriously? You needed nearly thirteen minutes to say that your suite is over a noisy location? I'll never get that time back.
So after "wasting your time" watching, you thought it was logical wasting more by making such a comment?
@@Rsmith420 Yup
We enjoyed our Excel Aft room 15486 and it was worth $$$$
Sorry dude your on a freakin ship - there will be noise…. If you don’t noise take a trip into the deep desert where you deep serenity.
Im a musician, and this stage looks fake. Stage looks good, but never saw a complete array of speakers, amps, guitars without any electrical wires?
So your saying you didn’t look at the map and realize you’d have no privacy when you book one deck above the pool
I live in an apartment thats on top of a bowling alley, and then above my apartment on the next floor is another bowling alley. I feel your pain
Thanks for the video. Certainly food for thought, cause I was looking into booking this room.
Not sure how this old video popped up on my homepage. I went on MG for my bday in 2022. Wife booked the aft suite and we did no research. We heard the band the first night and maybe one other day. I don’t think they used the stage every night. Nothing from the summer landing or sports bar could heard in the room. Absolutely the best balcony I have ever had. We laid outside on the day bed almost every morning to catch the sunrise. My wife left our group to be in her balcony hot tub every chance she got. We really enjoyed to food on that ship as well. We never ate in the buffet all week. So many great options.
Needless to say we had a great vacation and really enjoyed the suite.
Yeah this was made before the ship was completed
We were in room 9387 on Carnaval MG a few weeks ago right over the smoking area. We had a balcony that we could not enjoy. You are right once they give you your room number take the time to research the room.
Thank you for that wise bite of information and when we book today, I used it to ensure when we booked our future wrap around cabin to be higher between other cabins to ensure we tried to avoid all of the extra noise above and below. Thanks for sharing!
Great video. I reviewed the deck plans a lot & chose a 15th floor aft.
Ty
8g’s for a cruise, you seem so oppressed. Riot!!!!
Im In 9504. I am actually looking forward to hearing the music. Someone i know had this room and said after 11 it was quiet. We dont go to bed til late so hopefully it wont be too bad. We like to people watch too. 🤣
Quit lying to these people. You have never stayed in that cabin. I'm in that same suite and you don't hear the music at all. Plus they stop all activities at 11:00 until you actually stay in that suite,Quit lying to the people.
Point out to me where I said I stayed in that cabin? I said I booked the cabin and then cancelled it. Also this video was made before the ship was even completed, which is said several times in the video. Pull your head out of your ass.
Omg we've booked this room
I was in a balcony aft port one room removed from the corner suit on 10 and had no problem with noise at all.
Awesome. Seems like I may have been wrong. Which is a good thing for anyone picking that cabin. Thanks for the info.
I just had a room and I didn’t hear anything
See that is what I love, real world updates. I'm glad it worked out for you I just didn't want to take a chance given the amount of money the room cost. Now I just might give that room a chance on the Jubilee since they are basically the same design.
lol... after watching this video I am following you. When I first clicked on it I thought you were just going to be some dude complaining about any and everything...but great and funny clip. Still doing a Excel on the Jubilee in Aug of 2024. But on 15th floor
Ty for giving it a try. We are going on the Jubilee too out of Galveston.
This is my favorite video on TH-cam. This is my 4th time watching . I got an excel aft on floor 12 and I’m hoping I experience zero bs in this cabin for the price !
12th floor was perfect.
Thank you Caroline. I hope you have an amazing time. Since the Jubilee is coming to Galveston I’m going to wait until 2023 to book an excel aft. If you remember let me know what you think.
@@AlwaysBeCruising will do ! And you’re welcome . I just watched this video again. Idk why it always puts me in a good mood . You’re a comedian !
Give this guy his own talk show - his rating would blow everyone else out of the water....brilliant!
The Presidential Suites are not windy. Deck 17 is the only deck with forward facing cabins with a wind block.
Thanks for the intel...I think I might try and book one...maybe after hitting 1000 subs that way I can have the channel pay for it.
Update!! I had an ocean suite booked for 2/26/2022 but I scored/upgraded to an Exel aft corner suite on the 11th deck that became available!!! Hopefully it won’t be loud, 2 decks above.
I only cruise on NCL. They care about their passengers. ALL passengers have to be vaccinated. NO EXCEPTIONS. Not all lines are doing this. And look what is happening. COVID is running wild on their ships! I only get at least a Suite. Always aft. I have been on 25+ cruises. And will be going to be flying to Tokyo and cruising back through Russia,Alaska,and ending in Seattle. 17 days you’re right, a cruise advisor is a must! We’ve had the same lady booking our trips for the last 12-13 years. She knows where the quiet cabins are, and what cabins to stay away from. And she has helped finding us upgrades, Penthouse Suites and etc. I’ve heard a lot of bad things about other lines. Especially since they started after the COVID outbreak. Am happy with all the perks that go along with being a Latitudes Member. I’m sorry you were going to be screwed while paying top dollar for your corner Suite! You should have been told everything you mentioned so you could make an INFORMED decision. Not letting you know after you had booked it! Hope your next cruise will be all that you expect and more! Roger in Pierre South Dakota
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Thank you SO much. 8 large would be a lot to lay out, only to receive a sub-par cabin. You've taught a young cruiser (New cruiser, 50 yrs old) to do his homework. Will a travel agent know this? Do you have someone you could refer? I have so many questions. I recently won acc settlement so I want to spoil my wife as she's had to endure me for last 4 yrs, and me blowing this would be crucial. I am looking at Grandiosa, VERY regal!! She is a country girl, so that may not be the right cruise, but love it! Thanks again, and have liked/subscribed!!!
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Absolutely the funniest video I've watch, and I feel your pain
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Thanks, I can’t afford it but it’s great to know for people that can|
Thanks for the information 🙏🙏🙏
Have you booked on the Mardi Gras, now that cruising has started back up again? And I fully agree on doing research - I had to swap my Forward Excel Corner Suite to a mid ship Excel Suite - the huge front balcony walls aren't glass!! What?? That's the whole reason I booked that cabin!!! So I twisted some arms, did some begging and got swapped into a more suitable room for our 9/18 cruise.
Ty Dawn. I am booked for this Christmas but this time in an ocean suite. Once again couldn’t do any research because when I went to book it was the last suite available. The horror. I hope your September cruise goes off without a hitch. We just got back from a cruise on the Vista. It was lovely!
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I just went on my cruise and I didn’t hear anything in the exact same spot
Hey Man, worst part of all is no cruise for you guys on this new ship. Hope the new cruise you booked will be a blast.
Oh you’re good. This was a great way to promote what the ship has. Lol!
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Oh Nooooo! No sir!
You sound a lot like me, this is the first time i watched your show i am hook and now a subscriber..
thank you so much. Now that we are back to cruising I will be posting regularly.
Ohh my god
I was on the Mardi Gras 1983..can't wait to see what they did to her.
See I'm a musician and a people watcher so I wouldn't mind any kind of noise like that, but to each his own!
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@@AlwaysBeCruising will do
@@katf6178 ty
First of all just looking at the deck plans, i would not have booked deck 9 Excel aft cabin, I would booked decks 11, 12, or 14
My wife and I stayed in the Owners Suite on the NCL Epic that overlooked the lido deck and I was expecting lots and lots of noise. I was surprised that wasn’t as loud as I was expecting.
I stayed in the Havana aft balcony on Horizon twice and on the deck below was the Havana pool and bar and didn't have any issues with noise. They played Latin music in the evening and late but wasn't an issue. This Mardi Gras balcony will be the same so I'm not concerned. And might be nice at night to sit on my balcony and enjoy the music.
I agree. I look at it as a 2 for 1. Im looking forward to sitting on the balcony listening to music. 🎶
@@WhatsHappening90 I think he wants to relax and unwind .... but I perfer like you guys to chill out there, listen to music, and check out the eye candy.
Best video I've seen in months! I agree 110%!
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drunk men watching football and it's Christmas season. That's pretty much a recipe for disaster. Thank you for posting this video. If I ever find myself on Carnival's Mardi Gras, I'll avoid those suites like the AIDS virus!
Great video! Thanks.
Hello im christian this is not real i booked a Exel Aft Siute AND IM IN THE SHIP IN THIS SIUTE IS EXACTLY SAIME IN THE PICTURES DONT BE A BIG LYER
WTF are you talking about? Don't be a dickhead. This video is over a year old. It is cabin 9501 the corner suite if you bothered to listen. These photos were taken directly from what Carnival posted about the room. Their description, their photos. If you have a problem like I do then it is with a Carnival not me.
why does the section with the bed look like the regular excel suite tho - thats a bit misleading
Good question!
dude I'm not travel with you
hum 🤔
Why the drinking man so now you're not in right mind doing this video
You are showing the wrong bedroom photo for this suite. The one you show is for the mid-ship Excel Suite, not the AFT one.
Five side rule, people. Look at the maps of the ship. Pick a room with another stateroom to your left, to your right, above you, below you, and across the hall. Do this and you will mostly avoid these problems.
Obviously I did not obey that rule. Cautionary tale. Booking a cabin requires much more use of the brain that just pointing with a finger.
Cry me a river oh wait you just cried an Ocean lol
Lol
Now we wish this all this could happen. Give anything to cruise xmass 2020. Hindsight is 2020 lol