Just on Twitter -- Carnival has a Big Announcement at 2 pm!!

[cascole]

I agree with you. Especially since both ships do not have the new balcony upgrade. At least the Elation does have the Evolutions of Fun upgrade so at least Mobile is not getting shafted.

Dave

 

Elation doesn't have the full Evolutions upgrade, just the serenity area.

[mariemorgan]

This makes no sense to me.. why would they replace a ship they just moved.. with another ship of the same class.. Unless I guess they want to take waterworks away from the Gulf cruises.

[The Wolverine]

This makes no sense to me.. why would they replace a ship they just moved.. with another ship of the same class.. Unless I guess they want to take waterworks away from the Gulf cruises.

 

if they do a panama canal cruise in April, I bet you my ass is going to be on that ship.

[Kurbanfan]

I know, Im scratching my head too. Is Fantasy newer than Elation, is that why they are taking it away from Mobile, so they still have the oldest ship?? I dont get it either.

 

No the Ealtion is newer........wasn't the Fantasy the first fantasy class?

[mariemorgan]

Well of course they'll do a panama canal cruise.. they have to get it here from California.. but they could have done one to Charleston.. Farewell Waterworks.

[LHP]

Woo hoo....

 

LOVE IT!!!

[jetskier]

Elation doesn't have the full Evolutions upgrade, just the serenity area.

 

You are so right, I just looked at the fact sheet and read Evolutions of Fun upgrade and assumed they got everything. Since she just went through drydock in March 2009, it will be 2012 before she gets her next upgrade.

 

So Mobile is get shafted. To answer the other question, the Fantasy was built in 1990 and the Elation in 1998.

 

Dave

[NeedATan]

I am so excited about Fantasy moving to Charleston. It will be nice to have another option within driving distance from Atlanta. I really like Fantasy's 7 day itinerary - Grand Turk, HMC, Nassau.

[mariemorgan]

So Mobile is get shafted. To answer the other question, the Fantasy was built in 1990 and the Elation in 1998.

Dave

 

Not just Mobile gets shafted.. anyone from Louisiana/Texas/Alabama/Mississippi who wanted a close ship with the Waterworks feature.. I guess we'll have to drive/fly all the way to Charleston or Florida to get it back.. which of course defeates the purpose of having a cheap cruise nearby.

[mom2tcdx2]

While nice news, I wasn't overall that excited about it. But that would give one more closer port for us to sail from. The itinerary isn't great at all, but the 7 looks better than the 5 or 6. Have never sailed on the Fantasy maybe we will have to try it out.

 

Biggest news I got out of it was the casino on the Carnival Dream will be nonsmoking which I think is great.

[TortieGal]

Just posted in one of the other threads but I think this stinks for West Coast cruisers. That only leaves Paradise for short getaways and the Catalina/Ensenada route holds zero appeal for me. And San Diego is such an easier port to get to and from.

 

Thumbs down from me on this move!

[obx_fintoo]

LOL! You are right.....how selfish of me:o:D Hopefully you will get the Elation instead of the Fantasy........then you will be saying "woo hoo":)

 

I'm good, nice to hear from a long lost cerveza drinkin buddy:)

 

You forget, I'm old school. I liked the Celebration!:D Fantasy is just fine with me!

 

Bring it on I say!

[jetskier]

Not just Mobile gets shafted.. anyone from Louisiana/Texas/Alabama/Mississippi who wanted a close ship with the Waterworks feature.. I guess we'll have to drive/fly all the way to Charleston or Florida to get it back.. which of course defeates the purpose of having a cheap cruise nearby.

 

The Ecstasy is getting the Waterworks upgrade when she goes through drydock this month.

Dave

[falkcor]

Not just Mobile gets shafted.. anyone from Louisiana/Texas/Alabama/Mississippi who wanted a close ship with the Waterworks feature.. I guess we'll have to drive/fly all the way to Charleston or Florida to get it back.. which of course defeates the purpose of having a cheap cruise nearby.

 

drive to galveston after about 10/16/09. ecstasy's going to drydock and getting the evolutions of fun and balconies. ;)

[G'ma]

Well, maybe not you left coast people, but I am excited about a Charleston option!:p

 

How ya doin' K?

 

I'd love a Charleston thingie.......yay.

[G'ma]

This thread is more exciting than the Kentucky Derby......:D

 

If Triumph is moving to NO, I'll be seeing ya guys down there. She's one of my favorite ships.......I'll follow her anywhere.....

[CorvetteLady]

You are so right, I just looked at the fact sheet and read Evolutions of Fun upgrade and assumed they got everything. Since she just went through drydock in March 2009, it will be 2012 before she gets her next upgrade.

 

So Mobile is get shafted. To answer the other question, the Fantasy was built in 1990 and the Elation in 1998.

 

Dave

 

How do you know she won't drydock again until 2012? If she drydocked in March why did they not do the full upgrade that the other Fantasy class ships are getting?

 

I am only an hour from Mobile and I do think we are getting shafted. Yes the Elation is a newer ship but it doesn't have the new waterworks. I think a lot of people who have booked cruises from Mobile for next summer are going to be disappointed.

 

I don't know why John thought this was going to make people go "woo hoo". Only if you live in Charelston. :(

[G'ma]

WOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry, but this is definitely exciting for some of us!! I've been waiting for a year round ship in Charleston since NCL announced the Majesty was leaving, so i'm super excited now :D

 

I'm with ya....even from Jersey.......

[G'ma]

if they do a panama canal cruise in April, I bet you my ass is going to be on that ship.

 

Ditto, ditto, ditto.......

[Litewait]

California gets Screwed!!:mad::mad::mad:

 

Elation is doing a 15 Day Panama Canal Departing April 3th 2010.

[jetskier]

How do you know she won't drydock again until 2012? If she drydocked in March why did they not do the full upgrade that the other Fantasy class ships are getting?

 

I am only an hour from Mobile and I do think we are getting shafted. Yes the Elation is a newer ship but it doesn't have the new waterworks. I think a lot of people who have booked cruises from Mobile for next summer are going to be disappointed.

 

I don't know why John thought this was going to make people go "woo hoo". Only if you live in Charelston. :(

 

Because the Elation just went through drydock March 2009. There is a three year window between drydocks. Her last one was in 2006. I am baffled also as to why the upgrades were not done since there was a couple of ships before her to get them.

 

The only thing I can think of is that Carnival can promote the Fantasy better in Charleston if it has the Waterworks. Since Mobile is already established, then they could send the Elation there without any hype.

 

Dave

[mudpievelour]

Following the dots...is Fantasy leaving NOLA to make room for the Magic???...

I thought the Triumph was coming to NOLA to replace the Fantasy?

[Kurbanfan]

California gets Screwed!!:mad::mad::mad:

 

Elation is doing a 15 Day Panama Canal Departing April 3th 2010.

 

I have always wanted to sail a Radiance class ship........looks like my wish will be granted:D

 

No panama canal cruise for me without a balcony:cool:

[Traveler353]

Fantasy is leaving NOLA to make room for the Triumph which is replacing her Nov 10, 2009

Dave

 

No way Dave, we're getting the Magic in NOLA:D

[CorvetteLady]

I thought the Triumph was coming to NOLA to replace the Fantasy?

 

Yes it is. I will travel an extra 2 hours to sail on Triumph. I like having a balcony. I would also say that the Fantasy was my least favorite ship so far.