Carnival Fascination

Started by copperfiend, March 16, 2011, 04:08:06 PM

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copperfiend

March 16, 2011, 04:08:06 PM
Has anybody cruised on the ship before? My wife and I took a five day cruise last week for our anniversary. We had a blast. The ship was renovated in the last few years and has some pretty good amenities.

I was also amazed at the amount of people that we talked to on the ship that flew into Jacksonville just to take the ship. The couple that was next to us at our dinner table flew in from New Mexico. And I talked to a few of the crew members. All say that the worst part about Jacksonville is that there is nothing near the terminal. Alot of them say they would love to get off the ship and do some shopping or go to a restaurant but literally there is nothing there.

acme54321

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March 16, 2011, 04:12:24 PM
Even more reason to put the terminal at Mayport!!

Dapperdan

#2
March 16, 2011, 05:25:26 PM
Our terminal area sucks. Its worse than stopping in Freeport, Bahamas. Granted, it is only temporary. Imagine what this could do for Mayport? It would bring tourists, money, etc

Dapperdan

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March 16, 2011, 05:27:39 PM
My wife and I were on the ship in Novemeber. It is a nice boat. I think some of the decorating is a bit gudy and the atrium area looks very ealr 1990's, but othersie, the boat is very nice. My favorite part was waving to people all along the St Johns as we left the river.

mtraininjax

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March 16, 2011, 10:54:21 PM
Its a cruise ship, it gets me to the Bahamas. Why would I want to hang out on the ship?

Agree that the area around it leaves a lot to be desired, but when we get to Mayport, that will all change!
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copperfiend

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March 17, 2011, 09:55:34 AM
Quote from: Dapperdan on March 16, 2011, 05:27:39 PM
My wife and I were on the ship in Novemeber. It is a nice boat. I think some of the decorating is a bit gudy and the atrium area looks very ealr 1990's, but othersie, the boat is very nice. My favorite part was waving to people all along the St Johns as we left the river.

It was a little corny but its kind of what i expected. It was fun to see how many residents sit out and watch the ship leave. It also makes you realize how many nice houses are on the river.

JeffreyS

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March 17, 2011, 10:29:30 AM
Quote from: mtraininjax on March 16, 2011, 10:54:21 PM
Its a cruise ship, it gets me to the Bahamas. Why would I want to hang out on the ship?

Agree that the area around it leaves a lot to be desired, but when we get to Mayport, that will all change!

Spot on ,I took that cruise in November and met people from Houston and big Family from Oklahoma and Arkansas they had all stayed in Atlantic Beach the night before.  When people come in for a cruise they have beach on the brain that is our area.
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Dapperdan

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March 17, 2011, 10:51:46 AM
Quote from: mtraininjax on March 16, 2011, 10:54:21 PM
Its a cruise ship, it gets me to the Bahamas. Why would I want to hang out on the ship?

Agree that the area around it leaves a lot to be desired, but when we get to Mayport, that will all change!

You do realize on a 5 day Bahama cruise, you will be spending at least 2 full days at sea in the boat right? I think it is important to have nice decor and not look like you are stuck a decade behind. They did renovate parts of the ship like the waterworks, etc, but the main dining room, atrium, etc all still need to be redone. I assume those are on the books as cruise ships are drydocked on a regular scheudle to update and reapir, etc.

copperfiend

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March 17, 2011, 11:55:58 AM
You're also paying under 500 bucks for five days of lodging, food, entertainment and travel to the Bahamas. You can't expect too much. I am sure the Disney ships are impressive but they were also about $1,200 per person for a five day cruise.

danno

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March 17, 2011, 12:23:48 PM
I love the 80's!

Shwaz

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March 17, 2011, 12:42:47 PM
Quote from: copperfiend on March 17, 2011, 11:55:58 AM
You're also paying under 500 bucks for five days of lodging, food, entertainment and travel to the Bahamas. You can't expect too much. I am sure the Disney ships are impressive but they were also about $1,200 per person for a five day cruise.

+1

Carnival IMO is a 'party' ship. The folks on board are younger, the drinks are cheaper and it's all about letting loose.

Some people like having breakfast with Mickey & Minnie... I'd rather have Jack & Jim.
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March 17, 2011, 12:48:46 PM
Quote from: Shwaz on March 17, 2011, 12:42:47 PM
Some people like having breakfast with Mickey & Minnie... I'd rather have Jack & Jim.

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The Compound

#12
March 17, 2011, 01:13:01 PM
We always go on Royal Caribbean, I think they are a step up from Carnival.
Disney ships dont even have casinos on them. I like to be able to win the cost of my cruise back in the casino. Free vacations are always better!   ;D

coredumped

#13
March 17, 2011, 01:54:36 PM
Sadly, when I looked it was cheaper to pay for extended parking AND drive to port Canaveral because the price was so high to cruise out of jax.
Jags season ticket holder.

fsujax

#14
March 17, 2011, 02:03:41 PM
They need to bring back the Celebrity ship, thats the way to cruise!
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