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Come along with me, as I board Carnival Mardi Gras from Port Canaveral

Professor Melissa
Professor Melissa
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πŸ‘οΈ 55K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 0:59

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents their embarkation process at Port Canaveral while traveling on the Carnival Mardi Gras. The video begins with the creator discussing hotel choices for cruisers and their preference for using Uber instead of shuttle services to reach the port. Upon arrival, the creator explains their decision to carry on luggage as a new Platinum VIFP member, a choice they later regret. The journey continues through security and onto the ship, where the creator manages the embarkation process while traveling alone with two children. After utilizing their Platinum status to drop bags in their room, the creator completes the mandatory muster drill. The video concludes with the creator visiting Guy's Burgers, noting their preference for bringing a reusable straw and their current gluten free diet.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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A Nibble
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I usually check my bags but as a new Platinum vifp member I decide to carry on and I later regretted that never again

I'm cruising on this one with two kiddos by myself an embarcation is kind of stressy

thankfully because I am newly Platinum I was able to go to my room and drop off my bag

I always bring my own straw and yes I reuse it cuz I hate those Carnival sugar straws

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Take an Uber to the port instead of shuttles
βœ“Carry on your bags if you have Platinum status
βœ“Bring your own reusable straw to avoid Carnival sugar straws

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting to the port β€” Skip shuttles and take an Uber, it's easier and often cheaper
Luggage handling β€” As a new Platinum member, carry on your bags but note that the creator later regretted it

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to get to the port easily?
QWhat are the benefits of Platinum VIFP status?
QHow to handle embarkation with kids?

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