BACK FROM FASCINATION

gymbrat33 · February 5, 2007

I just returned from the Fascination. The ship is absolutely beautiful and looks brand new after being refurbished. This was my 10th cruise and for debarkation they allowed us to exit the ship first. We had to meet in the library at 6:45. An employee escorted us out at 6:55 and I was off the ship at 7:00. I got home at 7:30. (I'll be going in to work for half a day at 11:30 and work until 3:00. I have an easy afternoon because I have an hour and a half of planning 30 minutes for lunch, and will just be teaching an hour.)

For the Super Bowl they had big screens in all of the lounges as well as outside for everyone to watch. They had chicken fingers, hot dogs, grilled steak sandwiches and other things for guests to eat while watching the game. In the meantime all of the activities were cancelled due to the superbowl. The juggler and comedian would perform after the game. They didn't have anything schedule for the ladies who do not watch football.

On embarkation day. I arrived to the port at 12:00p.m. They allowed us to board the ship, but were not allowed to enter the cabins until 1:30. I always sneak into my cabin, but was not allowed this time. All of the employees were blocking the hallways to the cabins.

In Nassau, I went to the Pirate's Museum and shopped for souveniers.

I did a lot of shopping at the ship's stores. I told myself that it would be a weekend getaway and that I wouldn't spend a lot of money, but I couldn't help myself. I'm on a cruise.

The cruise was excellent including service, entertainment, and food. The ship looks brand new. It always looked well taken care of, but they have included a few upgrades including flat screeen T.V.'s in the cabins and they made the specialty coffee shop which they only had on the larger ships. They completely remodeled the gym and spa. All of the cardio and weight equipment is brand new like on the Valor.

I highly recommend the Fascination. It is absolutely beautiful. I think this about every Carnival ship I've sailed on. I've never been unhappy on any Carnival ship. I'll post pictures later on today.

JoeyandDavid · February 5, 2007

Welcome back Gymbrat.. your cruise sounded fun..Oh wow what a superbowl party!! Look forward to those pictures.

Joey

PrincessOne · February 5, 2007

Nice Report...thanks for sharing...The Superbowl party sounds like it was GREAT!!!

I wish Princess did something like that for the AFC / NFC games...oh well...

Thanks again!

D

rogue · February 5, 2007

Welcome home, Gymbrat. Glad you enjoyed the cruise. Maybe one year, well watch the Super Bowl from the deck of a cruise ship. :cool2:

momwig · February 5, 2007

Glad you had fun - I'm a bit jealous that you can just get on a ship and sail away - come back and be at work by mid-day -- cruises from Philadelphia are few and far between

cruisetarp · February 5, 2007

Welcome back - glad you had a great cruise and enjoyed the Fascination.

GottaCruz · February 5, 2007

gymbrat,

Don't you just love her? Glad you had a great weekend, but how can you not on the Fascination. How did you like the cabin upgrades, aside from the flat panel tv? What did you think of the Pirate Museum? We did that on our last Fascination cruise and enjoyed it. Can't wait to go back on her again. Did you buy anything in the Bijoux Terner store ?