OceanAngel

Uhoh Lisa sounds like he will be putting you to work also this weekend! LOL

I will speak my mind to who ever will (read) listen. I just need to know is it 70.00 max per person or cabin?

WHAT ? Where did you hear this ? MIAMI, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As a result of the continued rapid escalation of fuel prices, the North American brands of Carnival Corporation & plc have announced they will implement a fuel supplement of $5 per person per day. The fuel supplement, which only applies to the first and second guests in a stateroom and will not exceed $70 per person per voyage, is effective on all bookings for voyages departing on or after Feb. 1, 2008 on the following Carnival Corporation & plc brands - Carnival Cruise Lines, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and The Yachts of Seabourn. According to Carnival Corporation & plc Chairman and CEO Micky Arison, the recent spike in fuel prices has dramatically impacted the company's operating costs, thus necessitating the supplement. The price the company pays for fuel has increased 140 percent over the last three years, with a 50 percent increase occurring in just the last seven months. "Earlier this year, we implemented a supplement for our European brands. We had hoped to avoid a similar supplement for our North American brands but with the price of oil approaching $100 a barrel this is no longer possible. The implementation of the fuel supplement beginning February 1 for our North American brands will result in consumers paying approximately one-third of our year-over-year fuel cost increases over the first six months of the fiscal year," he said. Arison added that the company had been considering a supplement for some time but held off as long as it could. "We are hopeful fuel prices will someday return to a level that will enable us to eliminate this supplement. Until then, we believe that guests sailing on our North American brands will understand the dilemma that soaring fuel prices has caused for our company and industry and that a fuel supplement was needed to enable us to continue offering the high quality cruises our guests have come to expect," Arison explained. The fuel supplement of $5 per person per day will be applied to all new and existing bookings for cruises on or after February 1, 2008. For existing reservations, travel agents will receive $10 per booking in administrative compensation for notifying their clients of the new fuel supplement and collecting the additional funds. Carnival Corporation & plc brands will provide additional information on the fuel supplement via their respective Web sites, as well as through various marketing and collateral materials. Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest cruise vacation group in the world, with a portfolio of cruise brands in North America, Europe and Australia, comprised of Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Iberocruceros, Ocean Village, P&O Cruises and P&O Cruises Australia. Together, these brands operate 84 ships totaling 156,000 lower berths with 21 new ships scheduled to enter service between December 2007 and June 2012. Carnival Corporation & plc also operates Holland America Tours and Princess Tours, the leading tour companies in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation & plc is the only group in the world to be included in both the S&P 500 and the FTSE 100 indices. http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articl...307112007-1.htm

That favorite bartender you use, could be a one that brings it to you! :)

What about giving it to the waiter?? Having the Black Scarf served on a covered plate. LOL

We are back from the Celebration! Both the ship and crew are awesome! We got to Jax around 1130 was on the ship by noon. It was cold not sure what the temp was tho. I was in shorts LOL with no jacket, so my bouncing starting before the ship moved LOL Was able to go straight to the room and drop everything off. Just gonna list some highlites for now. It is Carnivals Smallest (Hoilday) class ships. Which was good for the extra attention you get from the crew. Even tho it is one of the older ships and she is moving on in April of 2008, She doesnt show it. SHe was cleaned and painted like a lil baby while we was in Key West and again when we got back to Jax. She has lots of class. No she doesnt have all the fancy thingies like the newer ones. The dining room we was in the woodwork was beautiful. Along with the lighting, about each window hung a light which looked like Opals. The Staterooms seemed to be about the same size as the newer ships has. The bathroom was just smaller then the Fantasy Class ships. She has the entire Carnival Bedding outfit. Matress, Sheets Pillows, Comforters. (Our room steward, wasnt the best, but we didnt let that put a damper on anything. He just lost out because NO extra tips from us) The Casino was nice, I learned how to play Blackjack LOL So watch out Troublemakers! LOL The Lido Deck had the pool no hot tub. With the rough seas we the pools was out of service the entire time. THe adult hot tubs was opened on the spa deck, these was just outside the spa. More later

Sounds like Fun, Will be doing a Google Search on turning a scarf into something creative LOL Can we see a pic of the scarf??

Can we hear more??? Will this go toward being the King and Queen?? LOL Bathrobes sounds like a good thing?? Bathrooms?? So we wont go naked!! :) LOL

We all know the feeling that comes at the end of a cruise. After a week or more of saying, "Go ahead—I'm on vacation," you get hit with an onboard bill that's higher than you expected. Within seconds, your carefree disposition is gone, replaced with the sadly familiar stress of the real world. Your relaxing cruise doesn't have to end on such a sour note. All you need to do is make a few tweaks to your vacation routine to keep your final bill from coming as a shock. Here are 10 tricks you can employ to manage your 1. Check your account every day Knowledge is power, and the more you know about how much you've spent, the more you can keep those splurges in check. Go to the purser's desk every day (or every other, if you'd rather) and ask for a printout of your onboard bill. Some cruises even let you check your account on the interactive television in your cabin. Looking at the expenses you've already incurred may curb your enthusiasm for spending extravagantly. If you made many purchases in one day and can see how much you've added to your tab, you'll be scared into spending responsibly the following day. 2. Make a budget and stick to it Before you set sail, give yourself a daily vacation budget. Then stick to that budget when you're on the cruise. If you only have so much to spend each day, you'll have to choose between ordering that second daiquiri and buying a T-shirt in the gift shop. You'll also know exactly how much to expect when the final bill gets slipped under your door. 3. Plan your splurges Of course, you're on vacation, so you don't want to be a miser the whole time. Factor a few splurges into your budget, whether that means a hot stone massage or a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter trip. The best strategy is to plan these special purchases in advance. That way, you can save up for them pre-trip and know they'll be on your bill. Plus, if you have a couple of indulgences planned, you can look forward to them and make them special events. If you splurge every day, the experience becomes more humdrum. 4. Choose shore excursions in advance Similarly, choose your shore excursions in advance, and book them before your cruise whenever possible. You'll be better able to set an excursion budget and choose tours that fit within your financial means. If you wait until you're onboard to plan your port days, you're more likely to get upsold by the shore excursions staff. Plus, if you haven't already planned out a day on your own in port, you may be tempted to book yet another tour so you don't have to do some quick destination research during your vacation. 5. Drink responsibly Both alcohol and soft drinks can be overpriced on cruise ships, and your buzz adds big bucks to your bill. Limit yourself to a set number of drinks per day. You'll make each drink count, won't embarrass yourself in a drunken scene, and save money. If you're a soda drinker, buy a soft-drink package on the first day of the cruise. You'll receive unlimited sodas for a set price, which quickly works out to be cheaper than buying drinks á la carte. 6. Make purchasing decisions together You're in the casino gambling away your life's savings while your spouse is indulging in multiple spa treatments and the kids are depleting your bank account checking their MySpace pages from the ship's Internet cafe. Perhaps if you were each aware of the other's purchases, you would restrict your own. A good idea is to check with a family member before you make a large onboard purchase. Perhaps they can talk some reason into you, or you can both agree to limit future splurges. 7. Buy souvenirs all at once Onboard gift shops have a way of luring you back to their racks again and again throughout the course of the cruise. Today the main attraction is jewelry, while tomorrow will bring oodles of T-shirts. Resist the urge to buy something every day because these purchases add up. Instead, choose one day to do all of your cruise line souvenir buying. Perhaps that's the day the shops offer a really good deal, or perhaps it's a day toward the end of the cruise when you've exhausted all your in-port shopping opportunities. You're likely to be more conscientious about what you spend on one big purchase than several smaller purchases. 8. Be a savvy shopper On every cruise, you'll find opportunities to get luxury items for less. If you must splurge, why not do so during a sale? For example, onboard bars offer a daily drink special, which is usually reduced in price. Also, certain ship events, such as the Captain's welcome and art auctions, come with free or reduced-price cocktails. If you do your daily drinking at these times, you'll save more than if you sidle up to the bar at any old hour. In addition, the spa usually discounts its services during off-peak times, such as when the ship is in port. You can save a bundle on these luxuries if you make your appointment for a time with cheaper prices. Look for special deals on photos, jewelry, cruise-logo clothing, and other items for sale onboard. 9. Rein in your children If you give your teen a cruise I.D. card that doubles as an onboard credit card and let him loose on a mega-ship, you shouldn't be shocked at the amount of Internet minutes, mocktails, snacks, and souvenirs he can buy in a single day at sea. If you're not planning on watching your children 24/7, you may want to restrict their spending abilities. Many cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, give you the choice to turn off the purchasing power of a cruise card. Do this, and you get to vet all of your kids' onboard spending. If you'd prefer to teach the young-uns about financial responsibility, Carnival lets you set a per-day spending cap on your kids' cards. A low per-day allowance will make your child choose between ordering a Virgin Colada and checking her email, and give you some peace of mind. 10. Pay your bill in cash The ultimate roadblock to overspending is to pay your onboard account in cash. Many lines let you put down a cash deposit instead of providing a credit card at embarkation. You can either add to that deposit if you're onboard account is running low or pay the difference at the end of the cruise. Knowing that you only have a certain amount to spend and that you'll need cash on hand to pay up on the final day is a surefire way to keep spending in check. http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-advice...html?id=2447426

I just took the test Captain Bess Kidd Even though there's no legal rank on a pirate ship, everyone recognizes you're the one in charge. Even though you're not always the traditional swaggering gallant, your steadiness and planning make you a fine, reliable pirate. Arr! Captain?? LOL

I just seen on another board the Funnel cups sell for 12.95

Thank you!! Only 2 more sleeps (thats if I get to sleep) as the time gets closer its like Christmas when I was lil LOL

Smoo I will work on him during this cruise about the Loco Cruise

It is Donna, but they did give them out at one time. THats why they are so hard to get!!