We prepaid everything for our entire 2 week trip back a few months ago. One thing I was quite surprised about is that our cruise price actually dropped and when I wrote them we had a credit on our sign and sail account within a few hours! I fully expected it to take forever if at all...which wouldnt have mattered as we thought we got a good deal anyway. Since we havent ever been on a cruise, I still have a few questions, such as our port times...If it states we are in Cabo from 7a to 3p does it mean we have to board at 3 or we sail at 3?

It means they sail at 3.  If you are on a ship booked excurrsion and it is running late the ship will wait.  If you are off on your own they will sail without you.  A few times the ship has waited for people running down the dock, but more often than not the Captian will wave to you as he pulls away.  Set your watch to ship time, it is not alsways local time.

Thank you for the info. We plan on doing an excursion at each port but wanted to be sure we didn't plan a long one in Cabo so we could visit cabowabo. Hubby is a big Sammy Hagar fan. Also wanted to be sure we didn't rush to get on, only to sit in dock for hours when we could still be enjoying the ports. Sounds like there is a lot to do onboard. Do they give you a schedule of sorts when you get on so you can plan things you don't want to miss?

The cabin stewards willl leave a Carnival Capers in your cabin each night.  It is a newsletter with a schedule of events for the next day.  What times shops open and on days at sea when tours and classes are scheduled.  On the Glory they had a tour of the Galleys, which was very cool. 

When in port the next day it will have debarkation times and when they want you back on the ship.  In Cabo they don't have a dock so you take tenders to shore.  It takes a little longer to get off, but it is not a really big hassle.  We've had a couple of tender ports in the past and it wasn't as bad as some people make it sound.  Just follow the guide lines and everything is smooth.  What causes a problem is when people have a later tender time and get in line for the first one, it just slows everything down.  If you have an early excursion you will be given a time for one of the first tenders.  There is no extra charge for the tenders and they run back and forth all day so you can come back to the ship and thenn go back to shore. 

I forgot about Cabowabo, might try to get by there ourselves.  Who knows maybe Sammy might be there.  I've heard he is down in Cabo as much as he is in LA.

By the way, where in Ohio are you guys from.  My father grew up in Wheelersburg outside of Portsmouth, and we were stationed at an AF Base outside of Bellefontaine in the mid 60s.  My father enlisted during WWII and was recalled to active duty during Korea and retire from the AF in 1979.

Thank you for all the details! I'm so excited I just may pop before time to go gets here. We live in Columbus. About 2 miles from Rickenbacker AFB. Besides a few years in Texas and a few years in Las Vegas, Ive lived somewhere in Ohio my entire life. My husband is a courier so he's been just about everywhere in the US and Canada but has lived in Columbus his entire life minus a couple years in Florida. We planned at 4x4 excursion in Cabo, but we will see, may just relax, walk, and go try to catch Sammy and the band. He's got a new band called Chickenfoot. Joe Satriani, Sammy, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith are the members. From what I've heard, they may just be there.... But if we leave at 3, he may not even be up by then haha

Hello all....  Haven't been on this post for awhile.  Still looking forward to going, though!  However, in just 3 days, we will be leaving on the HOLIDAY for a fun time celebrating the anniversaries of family members!  When we get back, I can start "gearing up" for the SPLENDOR!   Just thought I'd say "hi" so you wouldn't think I forgot about you all!   Until then....   ~  T

Just got back from the HOLIDAY cruise.  The weather was "funtastic!"  Mom and dad had a great time. Dad said he didn't want to get off the ship!  Their anniversary and "maiden" cruise was just the ticket!  I cannnot wait to get on the SPLENDOR in Jan. - Feb..  See you all then.   ~  T

Booking our trip on the Splendor next week, and will also be staying at the Queen Mary on the 30th. We will be driving down from Las Vegas.

Im going to make something to send to everyone that is staying on the Queen Mary before the trip so we can recognize eachother...maybe meet up for a drink/coffee or something...what do you all think?

I think that would be fun, count us in.

Us too!!

Ok, I will get on it and then ask you all where to send. Im so excited I cant stand that it is still 128 days away (until I leave for CA that is)

I will be easy to find just look for someone who is Fat, Dumb and Happy, that will be me.

Well, I'd be confused then, cause I'd think I was looking in the mirror!

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I will be easy to find just look for someone who is Fat, Dumb and Happy, that will be me.

I think most of the people staying on the Queen Mary will have the "Dumb and Happy" look since most are on VACATION.  I know I have that look when I'm on Vacation. 

 Can't wait.  Less than a month till the countdown clock is to double digits. :) :) :)