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I'm SO, SO late to the party! If it wasn't so crazy at work this week, I'd fo back and start from the beginning right now. I hope you're having a wonderful sailing.

I think it's great. The cruise line I work for did this after the re-start in 2021 and to get ourselves in line with similar "luxury" lines.

20 hours ago, mlshum said:

The dining room was still pretty quick but alas, showtime was a little earlier than previous nights and we would up being there for the performance.  I guess it's OK.  We ate dessert.  One night in five isn't bad at all.  This night would be a conga line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We both had a garden salad for an appetizer.  I had chicken parm and Ron had pepper steak for an entrée.  I had chocolate ice cream, and he had a banana split for dessert.  It was all very tasty, as it has been all week.  Way to go, Elation!

 

Epic Rock was playing in the Mikado theatre at 7:30.  I had seen it several times, but I always enjoy it.  I think it’s one of my favorite Playlist shows.

 

 

I don't think I remember this guitar decoration from before.

 

 

I definitely remember the speaker screen from before.

 

 

 

After Epic Rock, we didn’t yet have enough music, so we went in search of whatever else was available.  We first stopped to hear Kenny J.  He was pretty good.  He was a soloist with an acoustic guitar.  I didn't get a picture of him.  We listened to him for a while and then wandered up to the Drama Bar to catch a little of Music Manila.  They had been playing all week, but we had missed them until this point.

 

 

We'll get a better seat for the next show!

 

The Drama Bar is basically the bar immediately beside the casino and basically a wide spot in the hall.  A small stage is positioned on the side in front of a window.  There were quite a few people already listening to these guys and we quickly discovered why.  They are really good!

 

Music Manila is a group of four guys.  There is a lead guitar, bass guitar, piano and drums.  They play 70’s and 80’s music.  It appears that they've been performing on Carnival ships for many years.  I think what made them so much fun is that THEY were having a ball performing.  It’s always fun to watch people who enjoy what they are doing!  We watched them for quite a while and decided to head for bed.  We were tired.  Tomorrow would be our very last day.  Ugh!  Time goes by so quickly on a cruise!

 

Music Manila is incredible!! They were on ECSTASY's final sailing and it was standing room only at the Casino Bar for the entire 5 nights. I can't wait to see them on another CCL ship.

31 minutes ago, BallFour4 said:

Great review!

 

The Elation was one of the Fantasy class ships based here in Galveston for a while. She did seven day runs and later moved over to the 5-5-4 rotation the Breeze has now.
 
In 2005, post serious damage to Cozumel our Thanksgiving week cruise went to Veracruz as a substitute. The city turned out like it was a holiday. With a late departure they sang to us as we left port.

 My wife and I are fortunate enough to have been on everything from the original Mardi Gras to the Icon of the Seas for forty-one (I think) cruises. Fantasy class ships have all had amazing food, friendly crew, the "at sea" feel with a bit of movement and enough wood and brass to make the Queen Mary jealous.

 We took a sixteen year run with Carnival exclusive and returned to the Quantum of the Seas for Alaska last summer, then seized a deal on the Icon for this past March.

We watch the Jubilee sail when we bike ride, and perhaps later this summer it will fit around chemo. Cancer protocols change vacations...

 Here are a few of the Fantasy class images that I call favorites.

 

See you at sea!

 

Thank you so much for sharing these WONDERFUL pictures! Even though they're old, and tiny, I love the Fantasy Class ships.

14 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

 

 

palace

 

 

 

 

I remember seeing great quality pictures of the Fantasy going under that big bridge in June of 2020. The first 4 Fantasy Class ships that were scrapped were de-stored in Curaco.

On 5/1/2024 at 6:17 PM, Saint Greg said:

I stopped in a couple places by the Sorobon beach. Not really beach where I was. This seems to be the place to go for windsurfing.

 

And there’s this hang out bar which goes right into the water. It was packed. 

 

 

 

 

 

I had SO much fun at this bar on my February 2020 Glory sailing. 

I hate that I am so late to this wonderful live report!! You always take such wonderful pictures, thank you so much for taking the time to share your cruise with us. I still kick myself that I didn't have a drink with you on Carnival Miracle in May of 22, or on the Ecstasy final sailing.

11 pages already?!? I'm excited to follow along again! I hope you have a WONDERFUL cruise.

1 hour ago, Saint Greg said:

I figured since they haven’t put the Alchemy in that one yet, it’s probably the next to go.

A dining room manager on Ecstasy's final sailing sail it was going to be Elation, but who knows...

4 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

I love the Paradise! She's the most elegant of the Fantasy Class. 

1 hour ago, Jamman54 said:

You should sail on that ship Greg. I think you would like it. Different experience. 

I totally agree! Spirit Class ships are wonderful.

4 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

Sea Cucumber 

 

 

These are my favorite glasses that Carnival has, and they always seem to be in short supply on every ship ive been aboard since like 2018.

7 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

Stewart said don’t tell anyone because they only have three boxes left.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes!!!

Yeah, that's the perfect spot. How was Vanished Beneath? With Midori and cotten candy it must be sweeet.

23 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

I know this might be controversial, but these abominations make me miss the giant Fun Ship Freddy that used to roam the decks in the eary 2000's.

I love that the officers lined up in front of my beloved Ecstasy's Rolls Royce. I really wish they had saved items from Fantasy, she's still my all time favorite ship. Thank you so much for another wonderful review.

Woohoo!!

Safe travels Sid! Thank you again for taking us along with you on this awesome sailing. I've enjoyed reading your live CC threads since the NCL ones with your ex. Your pictures are always great, and I'll miss your Cozumel adventures. I hope one day to get to the other side of the island and visit your favorite bar. 

1 hour ago, sid_9169 said:

Twenty people in the Serenity hot tub. Getting their money's worth!

 

 

Eeew! 

4 hours ago, sid_9169 said:

Great picture

4 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Magic

I really miss bread baskets....

Those Rum Jumpers that you've been drinking this week look great! I wonder where I can find one in Salt Lake City, lol

15 minutes ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Well hello, sir! 

Hello!!! Thank you so much for this awesome live thread! Here he is with my cruise mom Sue. 

1 hour ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Marko for an Aviation

I LOVE Marco!! Andrea and I sailed with him on the Glory for 14 nights in February 2020 to the Panama Canal. 

16 minutes ago, MeganGC1983 said:

St. Michelle from Ana 

Is that Ana who was on the Horizon for ever and ever? Her husband is also a bartender, but I forget his name.