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Thank you for the information about Mobile and the Fantasy. I will be cruising out of Mobile in May 2018 for the first time since they put a ship back into the port. Looking forward to being on the Fantasy again. I was on her the last time she was in Mobile.

Trying to decide whether we should stay in a hotel the night before the cruise that has a shuttle or drive down from my sister's house in the Birmingham area on the morning of our cruise.

Thank you for your review. We went on the Fantasy back in 2009 when she was in Mobile the first time. Great ship. We are hoping to cruise on her again in 2018.

I have sailed mainly on Fantasy class ships and there is not a steak house on any of this size ship. We last sailed on the Legend and it has a steak house. So the next size up, Spirit class vessels have steak houses.

I would cruise on the Fantasy out of Mobile any day. She was the first Fantasy class ship we sailed on. I prefer the smaller ships over the big, mega liners. I'm sure the propulsion problems have been resolved.

Thank you for the responses. We did the Delta Checkin/luggage checkin last year and it was very convenient. It is nice not having to worry about dealing with luggage.

This is a question for anyone who has cruised on carnival in Seattle. Does Delta Airlines have a checkin desk at Pier 91?

Last year when we cruised on the Carnival Legend we were able to get our luggage and carry it to the Delta Checkin Desk at Pier 91. We were able to get our boarding passes, checkin for our flight and give our luggage to a Delta Airlines employee.

It made it a lot easier on us because we didn't have to worry about getting to the airport with our luggage in a taxi.

Does anyone know if they are still providing this service in 2017?

We went on a NYE cruise on the Fascination out of Jacksonville. We were served free champagne when we got on the ship up on lido. That night we had a special menu at dinner in the dining room, party hats and blowers. There were lots of parties going on that evening, but we decided to go back to the room and relax.

According to Carnivals website: If you choose the Anytime Dining option, the dining room will be open until 9 p.m.

Other options up on Lido deck are:

Pizza open 24/7

Carnival Deli

11:00am – 11:00pm

Dinner

6:00pm – 9:30pm

Late Night Snacks

11:00pm – 1:00am

And room service 24/7.

I usually take a small travel size can of Ozium spray when we cruise or travel. It only take a couple of sprays to eliminate unpleasant odors. I bought mine at Fred's in the automotive section, but I think you can find it at a lot of other stores.

I would go with the Fantasy out of Mobile. I love the port of Mobile. It is easy to get in and out of the parking deck. Lots of choices of hotels near the cruise terminal. Less expensive port compared to New Orleans prices. I also prefer the Fantasy because it is less crowded, less lines to stand in.

I would drive in the day before and spend the night. You never know what delays you may encounter.

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Can anyone provide some details about Mobile/Port of Alabama?

Easy to drive to. Not far off of the interstate and well marked directions.

Just curious as to what to expect...is it comparable to Miami, Canaveral, Jaxville, Charleston, Tampa?

I think it is one of the easiest to get in and out of. I have sailed out of

Canaveral, Jacksonville and Tampa. I like Mobile because the parking deck is right next to the terminal. We dropped off our bags and then parked our car and walked directly over to the terminal. No crossing the street or long walk.

It is easy to get to, what about parking on site and off site, terminal, etc.

I have never parked off site but the terminal seemed like a great, secure option.

We usually drive in the day before and stay at one of the nearby hotels. My favorite are the Renaissance Riverview Hotel and the Hampton Inn. Both are very close to the cruise terminal. We have done one of the hotel packages where you leave your car at the hotel and a limo takes you to the terminal on embark day and picks you up after the cruise is over.

Several things to see in Mobile. The Battleship Mobile, Bellingrath Gardens, a couple of museums and not far from the beaches.

Here is a link about Mobile's hotels, and other attractions.

http://www.mobile.org/

Hope you enjoy Mobile.

Across the street from the Hampton Inn is the Marriott Renaissance Riverview Hotel which has a park, cruise and shuttle to the port option. We stayed at this hotel when the Fantasy was cruising out of Mobile previously. The Riverview parking is in a parking deck next to the hotel, so it is covered parking. Another hotel in the area is the Battle House Renaissance Hotel which is a beautiful historic property.

Love cruising out of Mobile.

I have also parked my car at the terminal and it was easy to get in to the parking deck and easy to get out after the cruise was over.

The bed usually faces the TV so you can watch it while lying in bed.

Thank you for scanning and posting the Fun Times from your cruise. We will be boarding the Legend in a couple of weeks.:)

Only 18 more days until we board the Legend. I need to start packing soon.

Looking forward to reading your review. We are only 18 days away from our Alaskan cruise on the Legend.

At breakfast I love the omelet station, so many choices for the omelets. I also love the guava juice blend.

At lunch I love the mongolian wok.

I also love the carving station which usually has there yummy macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes.

Thank you for your review. We are looking forward to our cruise coming up in August.

I have stayed in a grand suite on a fantasy class ship twice. Other perks of the grand suite are a bathtub and a larger bathroom. A walk in closet with more storage space. A mini fridge. The room is larger than a traditional fantasy class room. Also various size and types of drinking glasses. On some fantasy class ships that didn't get the upgrades, the junior suites and grand suites are the only rooms with balconies.

Looking forward to your cruise review. We will be on the Legend a month from today.

I would do the Pride out of Baltimore. I don't advise flying with a baby. Make sure you bring plenty of diapers and other baby supplies. I think with airport security and expense not having to fly will be less stressful.

Thank for your review. We are cruising on the Legend in August.

38 days until we sail to Alaska on the Legend!!!