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Pencil-Gate: The Great Carnival Pen Debate

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👁️ 23 views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 1:07:45
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Carnival still provides pencils in the cabin really lol lots of love that don't make sense Carnival pencils are unusable

I use the pencil to fill out my laundry bag and then I leave it for the next guest in the room

make a pen a gift for the pl diamond and platinum people please

pumpkin pie is a vessel for whipped cream

Creator's Tips & Advice

If you decide not to bring a medical device you listed on your booking, update your documents before departure
Call Carnival ahead if you need distilled water for a CPAP machine
Join the Facebook group to participate in polls and group cruise planning

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Bringing medical devices onboardCall Carnival ahead to arrange distilled water for CPAP machines and ensure proper documentation

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should you do with Carnival's pencils instead of pens?
QCan you bring a CPAP machine on a Carnival cruise without issues?
QWhat are the results of the 2026 group cruise questionnaire?

Topics Covered

Service Crew1 Happy BaconSafety Medical1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing1 Happy BaconCabin Interior½ Happy BaconBooking Process2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Key West2 Happy Bacon
Aruba2½ Happy Bacon
Bar Harbor½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Join the Golden Boys as they dive into the hottest cruise topics, from the hilariously overblown debate on Carnival’s switch to pencils over pens, to a tale of snooty snoots demanding their cruise essentials. We also tackle a listener question about bringing medical devices onboard and share some exciting updates on the 2026 Group Cruise plans. Plus, can pumpkin pie be eaten year-round, or is it just a vessel for whipped cream? Tune in for laughs, cruise tips, and a touch of chaos as we navigate all things cruising. Don't forget to leave us a voicemail at Speakpipe.com/CarnivalCruisingPodcastaways (https://speakpipe.com/CarnivalCruisingPodcastaways) , check out our upcoming CCP Group Cruise (AKA FRGC 3) here (https://flow.page/haveluggagewilltravel) , and grab some podcast swag at Carnival Cruising Podcastaways Merch (https://ccp.CruisingSwag.com) .