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Someone suggested posting a video and I've just figured out how to do it. If you're interested some video of the band is here

 

 

Please excuse my not very good camera, sound or editing skills - it was only taken for our benefit, from the same seat we sat in each night. So please don't let the dodgy camera skills put you off - they sound amazing live :D

Enjoyed your review!! We will be sailing on the Conquest September 15th. Will your son still be aboard? We'd love an opportunity to meet him.

You said full decks have laundry rooms,

yes. port side.

Our review from late August 2016

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Relaxing and Convenient

Sail Date: August 2016

Destination: Bahamas

Embarkation: Charleston

This is a short review of our cruise on the Carnival Ecstasy out of Charleston SC 8/20/2016 – 8/25/2016.

I have read many reviews on this older ship, but do not agree with some of the negative comments. The Ecstasy was clean and the staff very friendly/accommodating. Was this a perfect cruise? NO. What is??? This was a very nice vacation and was very affordable for two young 60 year olds.

My wife and I traveled by car 3.5 hours the day before departure. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in north Charleston. Great Hotel!! Excellent staff!! Rooms were large, clean and breakfast was provided. All at an affordable price. They provided rides to and from the dock, so we were able to avoid the parking fee and what looked to be a parking quagmire at the dock.

After a 25-minute ride to the ship, we arrived around 11:45 am. We did not participate in the “Fast to the Fun” program and I’m glad we didn’t. We saved a few bucks and 45 minutes later we were aboard enjoying our first adult beverage. I thought the check-in experience was excellent. “I’ve Never Ever boarded a ship that fast”!

Our cabin was M7 on the main deck. It was clean and comfortable. Our cabin steward was a young man named Mahfudin. He was absolutely the best. We pre-paid all of our tips, but kicked in extra at cruise end for his excellent service. M7 is a great room for two people. Any more would have been cramped.

Most of our days aboard ship were spent in the serenity section (21 yrs + only). We both enjoy reading and my wife is a sun worshiper. Finding a nice shady spot for me was not a problem at all.

The shows we attended were good. Vegas quality? No. So what. It’s a cruise! Carnival seems to cater to a younger demographic, but we enjoyed ourselves immensely.

We’ve been on several cruises in the past, so we did not participate in any excursions. (“been there, done that”). People that did seemed to enjoy themselves. We went shopping in Nassau, sampled some local beer, and enjoyed Half Moon Cay. “That place is absolutely BEAUTIFUL”.

The food in the Main Dining Room and the Lido deck was good and plentiful. We requested “anytime seating”, but were assigned “late seating”. 8:15pm seating is a little late for us young 60 yr olds, but we managed. We went to the MDR 3 of the 5 nights.

Many people refer to Ecstasy as a small ship, but back in the early 90’s she was considered a mega liner. You’ll get plenty of exercise roaming these decks.

I was extremely impressed with debarkation. We were given a time to be at the forward elevators (8:15 am), we were off the ship and through customs by 8:35 am. Had to wait a little while for our ride, but we were back at our car and hotel by 9:15 am. I’m still in disbelief!!!

All in all, it was a nice trip. Seeing that sapphire-blue water and nothing else, would have been worth every penny. Would we sail Ecstasy again? Most definitely YES !!!

My two cents.

Thank you

Ship - Magic

Deck - Lido

Stateroom # - 10204

Stateroom Category – 4J

Starboard or Port Side - Neither. Fwd

 

Quiet Stateroom? – Yes, very quiet

 

Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No

 

Loved the location and being on Lido deck. Also loved having a big window at an inside cabin price. Somewhat obstructed but great view. Wind only a problem if you go outside to the "secret" deck while the ship is moving. The cabin is all the way fwd so motion may be an issue for some but we loved it. Definitely recommend the 4J cabins on Magic.

Thank you for your review!! Hope you enjoyed your cruise. We have next door 10206 booked for a September sail..

Again, Thx :cool:

Ship - Magic

Deck - Lido

Stateroom # - 10204

Stateroom Category – 4J

Starboard or Port Side - Neither. Fwd

 

Quiet Stateroom? – Yes, very quiet

 

Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No

 

Loved the location and being on Lido deck. Also loved having a big window at an inside cabin price. Somewhat obstructed but great view. Wind only a problem if you go outside to the "secret" deck while the ship is moving. The cabin is all the way fwd so motion may be an issue for some but we loved it. Definitely recommend the 4J cabins on Magic.

Thank you for the review! Hope you enjoyed your cruise. We have next door 100206 booked for a September cruise.. thx :cool: