FAQs

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How do I make a reservation?

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Luis and I have called on my friend and former neighbor on Guam, Maryjean (Estrada) Miller, to help us plan this trip. We've used her for almost all of our cruises. This helps us keep track of all the people in our group. If we meet the minimum of 5 bookings, based on double occupancy, we may get a complimentary something.🤞🏽

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How do I contact Maryjean?

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Oh yeah. Here's all her contact info: mjmiller@cruiseplanners.com 760-953-5571

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What is the deposit and is it refundable?

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Deposits for our group are $250 per person and is refundable if canceled before the final payment date. Final payments are due by July 7, 2025.

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Should I add prepaid gratuities when I make my reservation?

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Luis and I like to add prepaid gratuities because we don't have to worry about it later. I'm usually a wait-to-see-how-the-service-and-servers are like before I tip, so I was a bit hesitant at first to pre-pay gratuities. We have found servers, bartenders and service are generally satisfactory, even excellent and deserving of their gratuities. We tend to give our personal room attendant extra tip because they do a good job every day cleaning and providing down service (if you'd like).

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Should I buy travel insurance?

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Travel insurance is highly recommended. Luis and I tend to get insurance for cruises, instead of for our flights. Not sure why that is, but I just realized that. Hurricane Season: If you're traveling during hurricane season (typically June to November), it's especially important to have travel insurance with hurricane and weather coverage. Our travel agent Maryjean can help you purchase this.

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Is there a dress code?

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Life on board is dominated by a casual atmosphere - like you're on a tropical vacation. Wearing flat shoes with rubber soles and low heals is ideal. Think comfortable because you'll be walking everywhere. You can also bring some nice shoes for nights-out and elegant dinners. For nightly dining, on most of the evenings, the dress code will be casual (Cruise Casual). You can also bring a cardigan or blazer. But there will be one or two evenings during your Carnival cruise, where you´ll have the opportunity to present your elegant apparel (Cruise Elegant). For those who want to dress more casual on these evenings, the Buffet Restaurant on the Lido deck with its relaxed atmosphere is an appropriate alternative. Cruise Casual Gentlemen: dress pants, jeans, elegant shorts, polo shirts Ladies: casual dresses, skirts or trousers and blouses, summer dresses, capris, elegant shorts, jeans Please no tracksuit trousers, basketball shorts, flip-flops, bathing clothes or cut-off jeans. Cruise Elegant Gentlemen: elegant dress pants, shirts, sports jackets as well as suits, ties and tuxedos. Ladies: cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts, blouses and evening gowns. Please no shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, bathing clothes, jeans, cut-off jeans, sportswear and baseball caps.

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Are there themed-parties on board?

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Yes, there are you party animal! Y'all ready for this? 80s Rock'n'Glow: A popular dress-up theme night with a retro 80s vibe, often featuring glow sticks and a lively atmosphere. Elegant Evenings: These nights encourage guests to dress up in their finest attire. 90s Night: An optional dress-up event with a focus on music and fashion from the 1990s. Superhero Night: Another optional dress-up event, encouraging guests to come dressed as their favorite superheroes. Mega Deck Party: A high-energy party held on the ship's expansive deck area. White Hot Night: A popular theme party where guests are encouraged to wear white attire. Silent Party: A unique party experience where guests wear headphones and choose from different music channels. Nightclub: The ship's nightclub features DJs playing a mix of current hits and retro jams. *Themed-parties vary depending on duration of cruise. As we get closer to sail-date, we can confirm which ones are available for our cruise so you can pack accordingly.

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Can I have some alone time so I can nap?

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Absolutely! One of our favorite things to do while cruising is nap! Either in the room or out on the deck somewhere - listening to the ocean splashing up against the ship or the occasional laughter and greetings coming from whales and dolphins.

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Is there a spa?

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Yes there is. If you'd like to book massages and other services, we recommend going on the app/website long before we sail and book as soon as you can. Or, book as soon as you get on board. We notice that's what a lot of experienced cruisers do. Separate from spa services, there's an adult spa with steam room, dry saunas, cold showers, etc for an extra charge. It's worth-it if you're into this like I am. I'll see you there.

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What do I do with the kids?

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We don't have kids but Luis and I have always said if we do, cruises are the way to travel. There are day and night camps you can check them into while you enjoy a night at the casino, spa, dinner, etc. Whenever you want some adult time. We noticed a lot of teenagers end up making friends with other teenagers, even the shy ones...and they hang out with each other.

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What if I'm prone to motion-sickness?

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We hear your concern. We can tell you that of the five cruises, only one, this last one up in Alaska, got rocky enough to make us feel a bit queasy. But, surprisingly, when we went to the bathroom to throw up, nothing came out. To our surprise though, we were no longer nauseated. It's as if we just needed to let out gas...from our mouths. 🤣 😂 Every other cruise, we've been fine. We bought some acupressure wristbands, which push down on the pressure point to prevent nausea, and that's all we've ever used. We don't even take dramamine, which we took for years when going on a boat. We'd recommend having both your favorite medicine and wristbands on board, whatever will help ease your mind. You'll soon find out, once it wears off, that the ship can be very smooth. If it gets rough, the captain has the crew fire up the stabilizers to help ease any rocking. More from Google Ai: To minimize motion sickness on the Carnival Panorama, consider booking a stateroom in the middle of the ship on a lower deck, as this area tends to experience less motion. Also, focus on the horizon or a stationary point, get fresh air, and consider using over-the-counter motion sickness medication like Dramamine or Bonine, or natural remedies like ginger.

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Do people with disabilities and seniors over 80 cruise?

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Yes, both do. Luis and I are always surprised to see all the people on wheelchairs, walkers, using vision-impaired guide sticks, etc. On our last cruise, we went off-roading in the mountains in Alaska. It was amazing to see two cruisers, probably in their 70s, from two separate families, using their walkers and rolling them through the mud and rain to get onto their off-road vehicles. They loved it.