Carnaval Cruise

EddieWalker · Feb 18, 2012

I don't need another camera, it just seemed like a good idea when I booked the cruise. We where talking about doing more water activities, but now we're goingt to do more thing on land. $300 is more then I want to spend on an hour of swimming with fish that I don't get too excited about.

My passport showed up in the mail today!!!

Eddie

Artisan · Feb 18, 2012

Everyone needs to do a cruise at least once. You will have fun. Even if you perfer not to drink you'll have fun. If you like cocktails and brewskis it's great, no driving home. If you don't you can laugh at us as we swill. :laughing: Food is copious and varied. Lots of things to see and do. I liked the skeet, my eyes are not the same and I seriously doubt I could pull this off again but we were watching folks shoot and I got prodded enough to do it and ace'd every pigeon they threw out there. Yea, the dove, quail and goose hunting I have done in the past helped. :cool2:

txdon · Feb 23, 2012

Eddie, here is a cover for your smart phone to take pictures up to 30 ft down.

Underwater Smartphone Case Deal of the Day | Groupon Abilene, TX

lstinthot · Feb 23, 2012

txdon said:
Eddie, here is a cover for your smart phone to take pictures up to 30 ft down.

Underwater Smartphone Case Deal of the Day | Groupon Abilene, TX

I would considered buying the insurance for the month if you use one of those phone covers. Unless they guarantee your phone when using it.

jonyyuma · Feb 24, 2012

Eddie, be carefull...Have agreat time.. Don't leave your camera in a cab, like i did??

tallyho8 · Feb 24, 2012

jonyyuma said:
Eddie, be carefull...Have agreat time.. Don't leave your camera in a cab, like i did??

Especially not when you have all your honeymoon night photos on it.

aczlan · Feb 24, 2012

tallyho8 said:
Especially not when you have all your honeymoon night photos on it.

Never take a picture that you wouldn't want to have plastered on a billboard...

Aaron Z

EddieWalker · Mar 5, 2012

I'm confused on what to wear at the formal dinners. I'm told jeans are not allowed. Is this true? Do you wear Khaki's? Slacks? I hate the idea of packing a bunch of clothes just to eat a meal, but will if that's what's required.

Do the guys wear ties? Jackets?

Thanks,
Eddie

txdon · Mar 5, 2012

If it would not be for formal night I could pack one less bag. Extra shoes, coat, tie. I usually wear a suite with tie. I don't feel under dressed next to the guy with the white tux. Just go out and get the clothes you will probably be buried in and this way you can get more than one use out of them.

tallyho8 · Mar 5, 2012

This is direct from Carnival's web site:
"Cruise Elegant Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Dress slacks, dress shirts. We also suggest a sport coat. If you wish to wear suits and ties or tuxedos, by all means we invite you to do so. Ladies - Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; if you租 like to show off your evening gowns, that's great too!

Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Elegant dinner for ladies and gentlemen: shorts, gym shorts, T-shirts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, jeans, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear, and baseball hats."

So, suits and ties are not required on elegant night in the main dining room but from my experiences, about 2/3 or the men will be wearing a coat and tie on Caribbean cruises on elegant night.

Of course there is always the option of eating at the Buffet if you prefer shorts and T-shirts.