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Pencil-Gate: The Great Carnival Pen Debate

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πŸ‘οΈ 23 viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 1:07:45
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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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

pumpkin pie is a vessel for whipped cream

we want pins room number blah blah blah on the horizon now is this person being a snooty snoot

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider using the pencil provided in the cabin for notes and laundry service, as it is functional and not meant to be a souvenir

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Bringing medical devices onboard β€” Update your booking information if you decide not to bring a listed medical device to avoid boarding denial

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?
QIs pumpkin pie acceptable to eat year-round?

Topics Covered

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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) .