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BOARDING CARNIVAL FIRENZE | 2026 | Full Day, Offsite Parking , Smart Elevators, Melting Cake Debacle

Sharon at Sea Travel
Sharon at Sea Travel
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👁️ 13K views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 23:38
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Other · Winter · 5 nightsFrom Long BeachOccasional Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

It's my second time on the ship with Matthew. Sharon and Cali are here. It's going to be their first time.

This melting cake is half the size of any other melting cake. I don't know if it's the Fenz or I don't know if it's Carnival continuing to cut cost in places.

All afternoon the smart elevators were a total nightmare. I mean, it took forever to wait cuz people don't know how to use them.

We're diamond. For now, we're diamond until they take our status away.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring your toiletries in a carry-on so you have what you need right away.
Do your muster drill as soon as you get on the ship to avoid being called later.
Pick your battles with guest services lines; wait if it can wait until the next day.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Luggage not arriving immediatelyBring toiletries in carry-on so you have what you need right away.
Muster drill processDo it as soon as you get on the ship to avoid being called by the captain later.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the boarding experience like for a 5-night New Year's cruise on Carnival Firenze?
QHow do the smart elevators work on this ship?
QWhat are the food options and dining experiences on embarkation day?

Topics Covered

Embarkation2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2 Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program1½ Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconCabin Balcony2 Happy BaconDining Main1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Long Beach2½ Happy Bacon
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