We just got a call from Carnival offering to upgrade our cabin to a balcony for $100 per person. We were booked on the Main deck with an oceaview. We decided to go for the upgrade and will be on the Empress deck. I have never had a room with a balcony. How is it? Are there chairs on the balcony? Is there any privacy or can you see directly into ...

Hey All,  Can't believe we only have 2 weeks. I have looked everywhere but cannot find out what time to be at the pier. Thanks a bunch,  Terri

I have heard varying things about the Bacardi Factory tour in Freeport. Does anybody know whether they are still having the tours? I have read conflicting things whether they still have them or not. We will be in Nassau on Oct. 20-21 and Freeport on Oct. 22. TIA, Terri

I am also going to be on the cruise! My husband I are from Chesapeake and this is our second cruise. We did this same cruise two years ago. We are going for our 20th anniversary. Our daughter didn't want to go and have to miss school so she gets to stay with Nana. We still haven't decided on the excursions yet. Last time we did the ...

My husband and I are sailing on the Oct 18th cruise out of Norfolk. This will be our second cruise. I love travelling out of Norfolk--no worries about airports. You get off the ship and are home in 20 minutes. We had a outside window on the Riviera deck last time and loved it. It was easy on and off the ship. This time we are on the Main deck. We ...