25 Things Every First Time Carnival Cruiser Should Know

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  • @lisalee3221
    @lisalee3221 4 месяца назад +15

    Your first time Carnival cruisers videos are always on point and each time it’s different. You always adding new things

  • @GetItRogers
    @GetItRogers 4 месяца назад +11

    Man I’m over here watching every video yall got. Gotta make sure I come correct on my first cruise lol appreciate all the insight!

  • @Rudeness803
    @Rudeness803 4 месяца назад +9

    I watch y'all's videos as if I've never been in a cruise😂 I haven't been on many at all.... but I still watch them because I learn something new every time.... I'm taking my children on their first cruise in June and I'm more excited than they are lol! I've shown them your videos to prepare them and I DO BELIEVE IT'S WORKING! THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!!! We're going on a 6 day cruise and they're going to love it!

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад +1

      Aww we love that

    • @shinetracastillo6091
      @shinetracastillo6091 2 месяца назад

      Same here!! 😂!
      I’m super excited to take my daughter on her first cruise and up until she watched your videos she couldn’t really understand… now she’s super excited as well!
      I learned so much from your videos! I really appreciate your efforts you put into them!!

  • @samueldotson2809
    @samueldotson2809 4 месяца назад +5

    I never do an early embarkation. I try to get on when the rooms are ready

  • @truckercai3571
    @truckercai3571 4 месяца назад +4

    You can bring hard liquor you have to sneak iit on 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @caziontherise
    @caziontherise 4 месяца назад +5

    VIFP guarantees you free stuff. Even the 1 liter bottled water that was free was a forgotten surprise and pleasant. It was cold too during bingo. I put it in the fridge too and used there glasses in the room.

  • @tanyasearcy8132
    @tanyasearcy8132 Месяц назад +2

    I keep my house bill account separate from my vacation funds. Two different accounts, two different accounts

  • @HowardT1879
    @HowardT1879 4 месяца назад +1

    Love these videos.

  • @mrsh287
    @mrsh287 4 месяца назад +6

    Def use a travel agent. Let the professionals navigate the process. We had a small issue....handled by the TA. Plus, we got shipboard credit and a bottle of 🍾.

  • @sherrighirelli7162
    @sherrighirelli7162 4 месяца назад +1

    i love you guys! you always give he best tips. and youre so cute together!!!!

  • @stephenabel1980
    @stephenabel1980 4 месяца назад +2

    Great information Fam as usual. I need some of those tshirts ❤

  • @lisalee3221
    @lisalee3221 4 месяца назад +15

    Another great point is if you have an enhanced drivers license ( it has a flag on the corner) you can also use that if you don’t have a passport ( this type of license is only given in certain states) but your beginning and ending port has to be in the US. I used my enhanced license about 2 years ago because I didn’t renew my passport on time. I still brought my birth certificate just in case but when I showed her my ID and she said she didn’t need to see my birth certificate

    • @kristimccallconley69
      @kristimccallconley69 4 месяца назад +1

      Only five states have enhanced drivers license, sadly. Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington.

    • @lisalee3221
      @lisalee3221 4 месяца назад

      @@kristimccallconley69 really I didn’t know that .. oh well maybe someone shouldn’t follow my comment then lol, they might not get on that ship 😂

    • @moniquef1183
      @moniquef1183 4 месяца назад +3

      I actually called Carnival Cruise line and they said if you live in one of those five states and have a OFFICIAL enhanced driver's license they will accept it and that's all you would need to get on the ship no passport or birth certificate needed. But it has to be official.

    • @lisalee3221
      @lisalee3221 4 месяца назад +1

      @@moniquef1183 I would think more states would have it. Maybe over time it will happen.

    • @ShuckyDuckie
      @ShuckyDuckie 4 месяца назад +1

      Texas has enhanced DL

  • @lisalee3221
    @lisalee3221 4 месяца назад +3

    I always prepay before I get on the ship. And I even give extra on the side to room stewards and bar tenders

  • @stephenabel1980
    @stephenabel1980 3 месяца назад +3

    Thankyou Fam. Great information as usual. Preciate y'all 🫶🏿

  • @Kimosabeeze
    @Kimosabeeze Месяц назад +1

    4:47 great tipsss

  • @trinigirl395
    @trinigirl395 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for this informative video- I will be going on Carnival in May, haven't sailed with Carnival since 2019, this video is very helpful. Great info as always.

  • @anglee6624
    @anglee6624 4 месяца назад +2

    Hey Fambam! Would love to see these videos for Royal and Virgin ❤🥰

  • @GracefullyMissJC
    @GracefullyMissJC 4 месяца назад +3

    We’re cruisers but we need this updated info. Thank y’all sooo much! 👍🏼

  • @madgeclarke6128
    @madgeclarke6128 4 месяца назад +1

    He'll my friend great job I am going and it my first time in July iam going and a 7 day my family thank for the information

  • @willardlewis5271
    @willardlewis5271 4 месяца назад +5

    Great information drink package also takes care of bottle water and special drinks at coffee bar

  • @LotusLady9
    @LotusLady9 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for the great tips!

  • @MrFdotRandall
    @MrFdotRandall 4 месяца назад +2

    Appreciate all of your videos.

  • @lfmckinley1077
    @lfmckinley1077 4 месяца назад +1

    You all provide great information, I thought about the vlogs during and coming out of covid those were the vlogs I got to know Lynette and Stanley 😊

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад

      Aww thank you. Those were the days

  • @darkhairedbeauty2382
    @darkhairedbeauty2382 4 месяца назад +1

    They also can change the itinerary and make it a sea day… it happened to me last year on an 8 day cruise.

  • @paulagholston6931
    @paulagholston6931 4 месяца назад +2

    Just Letting you know, my family and I went on carnival. We did have alcohol.they confiscated . But have it back at the end of the cruise.

  • @tinawilliams6469
    @tinawilliams6469 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for all the Great tips. Going on my first cruise in 4 days. I am well prepared because of you both

  • @shamesekibby3775
    @shamesekibby3775 4 месяца назад +3

    My favorite people. Happy hump day.

  • @lowlifebullykenneltravels
    @lowlifebullykenneltravels 4 месяца назад +4

    Thank you guys for everything yall doing! Going on my first cruise in July with the Wife 1year anniversary!🎉 I’m already prepared lol 💪🏾

  • @DC-bg7tn
    @DC-bg7tn 4 месяца назад +2

    Hi there I just posted your video on Facebook for the first time cruisers can watch and just wanted to say keep up the great work love watching your videos

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад +1

      Awesome! Thank you!

    • @DC-bg7tn
      @DC-bg7tn 4 месяца назад +1

      Love your work

  • @djbiggstg
    @djbiggstg 4 месяца назад +1

    How do you get your cask back that you don't spend, if you load cash on your card.

  • @jewels8527
    @jewels8527 4 месяца назад +1

    Hi, I've only seen one of your videos so far, and I love it. You both seem like really nice and genuine people😊
    I would like to become a travel agent and want to know if the live class "Blueprint For Becoming a Successful Travel Agent"
    Is a good start for someone who is brand new to the travel advisor industry?
    I saw a contact us link but wasn't sure if it was for the live classes. Thanks!

  • @bikeryder1025
    @bikeryder1025 4 месяца назад +1

    I live in the midwest in the central time zone but cruising out from Los Angeles which is on Pacific Time, shall I be picking my boarding time at 12:00 a.m. Pacific time?

  • @caziontherise
    @caziontherise 4 месяца назад +8

    You can take a 12 pack per passenger of a soft drink.

    • @shyreetaallen2306
      @shyreetaallen2306 4 месяца назад

      No per room

    • @caziontherise
      @caziontherise 4 месяца назад

      @@shyreetaallen2306 I did check per person

    • @caziontherise
      @caziontherise 4 месяца назад +3

      @@shyreetaallen2306 I did check. It's per person

  • @artieguzman2507
    @artieguzman2507 23 дня назад +1

    Hey guys! Love your videos! Do you have any tips for embarkation day weddings? Or even just carnival wedding tips? Maybe you already have a video but I haven’t seen it yet! Thanks guys!

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  23 дня назад

      Carnival has a wedding department that does the advising for the wedding party and guest 🥰

  • @willardlewis5271
    @willardlewis5271 4 месяца назад +2

    We were on the cruise when itinerary was changed that was when we met you guys

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад +1

      That’s wassup! Every oops isn’t a oops 🥰

  • @MedicalBillingMaven
    @MedicalBillingMaven 3 месяца назад +1

    So if I understood correctly if there are more than 2 people staying in the room only 2 of them cam bring wine. Is that correct?
    Also, do the carry-on have to be a specific size?

  • @alyssawilliams2814
    @alyssawilliams2814 4 месяца назад +1

    Love all of your videos, they’re so helpful! My boyfriend and I are going on a cruise in a couple of weeks and are doing late dining. I have social anxiety and I’m worried about us being at a table with other people. Can we request to have a table to ourselves?

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад

      Yes just ask the maitred when entering the restaurant

  • @MrsBerry35
    @MrsBerry35 4 месяца назад +1

    OMG! We’re going on our first cruise March 23. We booked a nonstop flight the day of (because we didn’t know). We’re supposed to get there at 9:15 am (2.5 hr flight from Memphis to Miami). I AM SO NERVOUS because all I’ve been hearing is horror stories. I’m praying that nothing keeps us from this cruise, but the next cruise we’ll be there at a day ahead. Fingers crossed on this one! 😢

    • @remirez2k3
      @remirez2k3 3 месяца назад

      fingers are crossed for you but honestly if you have a 930 am arrival at most usually you may end up 3 minutes past arrival time they tend to try really hard to make it...and with checkings going until like 1 hour before departure you should be fine but always a possability

  • @charlottemalone1962
    @charlottemalone1962 4 месяца назад +1

    What's in Bimini?

  • @KittysKorner
    @KittysKorner 3 месяца назад +1

    I love your videos, you two are amazing! For dining do you have to pick a set time to see the show with the staff or can you choose your dining?

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  3 месяца назад +1

      No but it’s easily missed with anytime dining

    • @KittysKorner
      @KittysKorner 3 месяца назад

      Ok ty

    • @KittysKorner
      @KittysKorner 3 месяца назад

      I have another question, do you have your make reservations for MDR with your time dining?

  • @LamontSims
    @LamontSims 4 месяца назад +1

    A lot of great information in your videos, who do you guys recommend for travel insurance?

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад

      It depends honestly

    • @user-do3gu4ht3v
      @user-do3gu4ht3v 4 месяца назад

      ALLIANZ TRAVEL INSURANCE And if you plan to take more than 1 trip a yr like I do, get there annual plan. You pay once and travel worry free all year.

  • @WillOfTheMostHigh
    @WillOfTheMostHigh 4 месяца назад +1

    @LifeWithUsTv Can this video be applied to 1st time cruisers on any cruise line, such as Royal Caribbean or Norwegian ?

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад

      Mostly yes since cruising follows the same blueprint on most things.

  • @mommamia667
    @mommamia667 4 месяца назад +1

    Are the Frappe's in the coffee shop included if you have the cheers package?

  • @yulilin3
    @yulilin3 4 месяца назад +2

    Just to add on the documents required. You can travel a closed loop cruise from the U.S. with a permanent resident card (green card)

    • @yulilin3
      @yulilin3 4 месяца назад +1

      Adding that this is for the Bahamas and/or u.s. virgin Island or Puerto Rico since they don't require passports

  • @Miya3000Stacks
    @Miya3000Stacks Месяц назад +1

    I know the website says the cruise must be paid in full if you’re paying through Uplift/payments however I was able to book it with a 9 month payment plan (cruise in July, paid off by next March) Something to keep in consideration. Credit score is above 700 though, idk if it matters.

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  Месяц назад

      Uplift financing rules and payment plans via carnival are totally different 🥰

  • @laquondamorris3396
    @laquondamorris3396 4 месяца назад +1

    Hi I love you guys I’ve been wanting to go on a cruise for sooo long, do you know many people who cruise solo ?❤

  • @mmuutwo
    @mmuutwo 2 месяца назад +1

    “I’m attached to my money!!”
    Now I heard my lady saying that same thing 18:31

  • @kcpride1
    @kcpride1 4 месяца назад +2

    Pre-pay your gratuities if you're able to do so. It eliminates any surprises on your bill at the end of the cruise.

  • @remirez2k3
    @remirez2k3 3 месяца назад +1

    i agree completely with the drink package point last july was my first ever cruise me and my husband got the package and yes it was worth it to us....
    the way i see it is a bit of peace of mind i am not a heavy drinker but i was able to let loose while on the ship and on top of that i am a major coffee drinker and being able to get spiked coffee every morning was wonderful for me

  • @marylowe2113
    @marylowe2113 2 месяца назад +1

    Q how do u prepay for gratuities before your cruise

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  2 месяца назад

      Through your cruise manager on carnival

  • @ZaireP
    @ZaireP 4 месяца назад +2

    Great video...of course.
    I'm stupid. I said "When they start letting 2 year olds bring wine"

    • @laurafritz637
      @laurafritz637 4 месяца назад +2

      Me too! That’s exactly what I thought at first when I heard her say that. Lol

  • @Naturalhealthnaturalbeauty
    @Naturalhealthnaturalbeauty 4 месяца назад +1

    I was just thinking about y’all. I try to be patient but I be waiting on y’all. 😂❤

  • @nicki7919
    @nicki7919 4 месяца назад +3

    Where them shirts at 👀 I’m ready to buy one

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад +1

      Sitting in my office waiting for me to add them to the site lol

  • @jennifer_loves_8766
    @jennifer_loves_8766 4 месяца назад +2

    Whenever we prepay the gratuity they charge us again on board and we have to go to guest service and stand in the long line to have the second gratuity charge removed and I always get the feeling of being judge like we are trying to get out of paying the gratuity 😢

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад

      Oh no, that shouldn’t be happening 😢

  • @marylowe2113
    @marylowe2113 2 месяца назад +1

    Q do u have to get off the ship when u get to the ports if u dont want to?

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  2 месяца назад

      You don’t have to but that the most fun and most of the purpose of cruising 🥰

  • @Lolabunny52092
    @Lolabunny52092 4 месяца назад +1

    Hi Guys, I'm looking for a company to make t-shirts for our family cruise on the carnival celebration in July. Would you have any suggestions?

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад +1

      Sure do email me codefuntravel@gmail.com

  • @caziontherise
    @caziontherise 4 месяца назад +2

    Elegant night was all white. Take a white dress which I didn't know and ended up at the buffet

    • @grateful1878
      @grateful1878 4 месяца назад

      Oh wow! I noticed they said it will be a white or a glow party. So, the dining is all white as well?

    • @caziontherise
      @caziontherise 4 месяца назад

      @grateful1878 Yes and Shein has been wonderful for formal dresses good enough for cruises and a good price

    • @grateful1878
      @grateful1878 4 месяца назад

      @caziontherise OK, thank you so much! I misunderstood. I thought the white party was separate from formal dinner. My dress is already white but I need to find something for my daughter. Thank you so much!

    • @BJ-kp3rp
      @BJ-kp3rp 11 дней назад

      What? I have never heard that. I thought elegant night was something different than the white party. Neither dress is white.

  • @ceecee3903
    @ceecee3903 4 месяца назад +1

    Ok I don't do alcohol at all, they offer bottomless bubbles do I need this ? Or is soda juice coffee and teas complimentary with my initial fare ? First time crusing on the Venezia in November 😊

    • @caziontherise
      @caziontherise 4 месяца назад +2

      Tea, lemonade, tap water is free. Breakfast oj, apple, some others like fruit punch and cranberry juice change everyday is free. Soda, bottled water, virgin drinks, there is a Cafe with muffins and frappe or lattes all cost money

    • @ceecee3903
      @ceecee3903 4 месяца назад +1

      Appreciate yall

  • @kiaunaneal
    @kiaunaneal 3 месяца назад +1

    If you load the sign and sail with cash do you still have to deal with holds while on the cruise. I know you will get all the cash back at the end, but do they take more than you send on the s&s when it's loaded with cash

  • @blakinsideandout
    @blakinsideandout 3 месяца назад +1

    I saw on one of you guys' videos something about aarp getting a discount on gift cards. Where do you get the discounted card from??

  • @kiristinsalina3452
    @kiristinsalina3452 4 месяца назад +1

    First time cruiser here: I have the carnival hub app. It gives me the option to buy general cash or entertainment cash before boarding. Is this the same as loading your sail card with cash to spend?
    Also, if I purchase this ahead of time are they going to put a hold on my debit card used to buy the general cash for the sail card?

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  3 месяца назад

      No it isn’t the same. 🥰

  • @cherrywilliams1967
    @cherrywilliams1967 3 месяца назад +1

    Hello, I have a question. Do you all recommend purchasing carnivals vacation perfection? 🙄 I’m asking because I purchased it once before and when I attempted to use it , they told me my reason wasn’t good enough. So what had to happen to use it death? 🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  3 месяца назад +1

      You definitely have to have cancelled for a covered reason.

  • @jessicataylor220
    @jessicataylor220 3 месяца назад +1

    I have a question for the both you. Is the captain dinner included in the price of the cruise?

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  3 месяца назад

      Elegant night dining in the main dining room is included. There’s no longer a captain dinner

    • @jessicataylor220
      @jessicataylor220 3 месяца назад

      Thanks for the advice

  • @texas1ny
    @texas1ny 4 месяца назад +1

    I am a group leader and one of rooms is a full accessible room but was scheduled in the back.
    I found this out after the booking
    I called to get it changed and now they want to charge
    My sister had a stroke and not all right
    What do you suggest

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад

      Without knowing the entire details. It could be that the room category you are trying to change to is a different price and there’s no way around it. Midship is more expensive for example.

  • @detroitkaraoke
    @detroitkaraoke 4 месяца назад +1

    I dont like how they only sell 8x10s. And to buy 5x7s, you have to buy the 8x10 plus 2-5x7s.
    Digital prints same price as printed photos. They need more options for photos.

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад

      Agreed. Digital should be way cheaper

  • @emilyfoster4564
    @emilyfoster4564 4 месяца назад +1

    If i am traveling with my spouse and 2 kids, can pack 2 bottles of wine AND 2 12 can packs of soda?

  • @cameronm203
    @cameronm203 4 месяца назад +1

    Hey guys, if I’m on a 6 day cruise and we’re staying in Cabo 2 nights in a row, can I stay out all night the first night and get back on the boat the next day?

  • @reneemoultrie9154
    @reneemoultrie9154 4 месяца назад +1

    First time future cruiser… What are the best floors to book on the ship and are 4 day cruises worth it?

  • @sheborne
    @sheborne 3 месяца назад +1

    My husband and I are going on our first cruise in May. We have a question that we haven’t heard anyone address. We don’t drink alcohol and was wondering instead of bringing a bottle of wine could we bring sparkling cider that is equivalent to a bottle of champagne or wine?

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  3 месяца назад +2

      Sure can 😁

    • @sheborne
      @sheborne 3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for the reply

  • @toyat2323
    @toyat2323 4 месяца назад +1

    I'm not a first time cruiser, but I have a question. I have 7 more days left to become gold, and I book a 7 days cruise. Would I be gold that cruise or my next booked cruise?

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад

      You’d be hold on that cruise

  • @aswilley2371
    @aswilley2371 3 месяца назад +1

    What’s the smoking policy?

  • @Chevy2Tyme
    @Chevy2Tyme 4 месяца назад +2

    #25 omg. I am not talking to a family member now b/c of lying & flaking.

  • @tiarrajohnson8500
    @tiarrajohnson8500 4 месяца назад +1

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @user-ex5ox8nk4l
    @user-ex5ox8nk4l 4 месяца назад +1

    Should we bring a copy of our marriage license since my wife's id and birth certificate now have different last names

  • @mayadrawsarts5051
    @mayadrawsarts5051 4 месяца назад +1

    What if you have a foreign passport and birth certificate with government issued ID can that work?

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад

      Visit carnival website to find your scenario

  • @dboys100
    @dboys100 4 месяца назад +1

    So me and wife can bring a bottle of wine each plus a 12pk of sodas each.

  • @Beautiful-61
    @Beautiful-61 4 месяца назад +1

    Do you have to wear face mask on the cruise?

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад

      Nope

    • @Beautiful-61
      @Beautiful-61 4 месяца назад +1

      Okay so it's safe the reason I ask this is because I'm going on my first cruise this year so I'm nervous about not wearing a mask!

  • @daoxx777
    @daoxx777 4 месяца назад +1

    Why are y'all out of focus .. as a videographer I have to know lol

    • @LifeWithUsTV
      @LifeWithUsTV  4 месяца назад +2

      As a RUclipsr Every video ain’t perfect and when the content is good there’s no redoing that. That’s the answer.

  • @TwoFiveLive
    @TwoFiveLive 4 месяца назад +1

    The bartenders make weak drinks if you don’t tip extra!

  • @lovelya8371
    @lovelya8371 4 месяца назад +4

    This was very informative The $20 in the casino is me because I can’t just give money away🤣 I like to receive it too much 🤣❤️🤍