Charleston is getting a SHIP!!!

[LHP]

Fantasy will be going to Charleston YEAR ROUND....5, 6 and 7 day cruises.

 

Elation is coming to Mobile.....

 

All this happening in May 2010!!!!

[NEHMAR]

That's great, but that stinks! We live in NC and would gladly have taken a western Caribbean cruise out of Charleston over the one out of Tampa that we just booked!

[Sargent_Schultz]

Not likely to see the Western Caribbean from a SC cruise.

[LHP]

I am just so glad to see Charleston get a port.

 

It is a wonderful town and I think Carnival will do well there...

[TortieGal]

Great for Charleston, stinky for West Coast cruisers looking for short getaways. Sure Paradise still remains but getting to Long Beach is a pain and Catalina/Ensenada hold zero appeal, at least for me.

 

Maybe they could move Paradise down to take over the Cabo route.

[ChampionCruiser]

The seven day cruise is almost identical to the one we booked on the Pride from Baltimore (HMC, Grand Turk, Nassau vs. HMC, Grand Turk, Freeport) so yeah, we'll be driving around 8 hours to Baltimore from NC compared to 4 to Charleston :rolleyes:

 

Oh well, since it's year round that might mean we'll take our next one from Charleston :D

[tiggerman101]

Well it is another port that is easy to drive to from Atlanta. Where are you guys seeing the itineraries at? Now give my my Magic Europe announcement and my Aruba plans and I will be set for the next couple years.....

[falkcor]

Where are you guys seeing the itineraries at? Now give my my Magic Europe announcement and my Aruba plans and I will be set for the next couple years.....

 

the press release is posted on john heald's blog:

 

http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/09/17/pa-007-has-some-breaking-news-for-yall/

 

the itineraries are contained therein

[tiggerman101]

the press release is posted on john heald's blog:

 

http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/09/17/pa-007-has-some-breaking-news-for-yall/

 

the itineraries are contained therein

 

Thanks. I didn't scroll down far enough. The 7 day is interesting, but not something I am going to go out of my way to book.

[LHP]

I wonder if they will finish the Evolution of Fun on the Elation BEFORE it starts full time in Mobile????

 

In other words......do the 15 day Panama Canal...and then go into drydock before starting full time in Mobile????

[CorvetteLady]

I wonder if they will finish the Evolution of Fun on the Elation BEFORE it starts full time in Mobile????

 

In other words......do the 15 day Panama Canal...and then go into drydock before starting full time in Mobile????

 

That's possible because they can do the upgrade in Mobile. I believe that the Fantasy's upgrade was done there. I only hope they add the balconies!

 

I just checked the dates and the upgrade will not happen when she gets to Mobile. Leaving on April 30 for a 15 day cruise and then sailing from Mobile starting on May 15. I don't think Carnival is being fair to Mobile.

[jetskier]

That's possible because they can do the upgrade in Mobile. I believe that the Fantasy's upgrade was done there. I only hope they add the balconies!

 

I just checked the dates and the upgrade will not happen when she gets to Mobile. Leaving on April 30 for a 15 day cruise and then sailing from Mobile starting on May 15. I don't think Carnival is being fair to Mobile.

 

Not likely, as the 15-night repo starts April 30, 2010. The ship starts sailing from Mobile on May 15, 2010. The Elation just went through drydock in March 2009. Why they didnt do the upgrades then is beyond me.

Dave

[Earthworm Jim]

I think I'd rather they had left the Fantasy in Mobile and moved the Elation to Charleston, though I don't really have any reason for saying that other than the age of the ships. In fact, after the Evolutions of Fun upgrade for all I know the Fantasy is actually preferable to the Elation now.

 

Hmmm, how long would it take to drive to Charleston from my house. Almost 15 hours, according to Google Maps. That's still awfully long, but if it came down to that it's shorter than driving to Florida.

[gaylensgigi]

Hey Linda, why dont you organize a group sailing? Would be fun and I know you would get a lot of interest,We would go:D

[CalmCruiserNC]

Was initially excited since we live in Charlotte -- but I just checked out the ship and it's too bad it's the Fantasy -- no balconies ... no steakhouse ... no thanks! :(

[scgamecock]

Well, I'm glad Chucktown is getting a ship. But... Mobile is only 3 hours away and I sure was looking forward to frequenting some long weekends on the Fantasy. I guess it doesn't really matter a whole lot, but I sure hope they do the upgrades on the Elation soon!

[cruzeluver]

What?!

 

We've been praying for a year-round ship. While the Fantasy would not be my first choice, its better than nothing. We had the Norwegian Majesty for half the year (now gone), we get one Carnival ship twice a year, and we will have one Celebrity ship for a few month next year. Charleston is on the rise!!

[WeBeCruisin']

Was initially excited since we live in Charlotte -- but I just checked out the ship and it's too bad it's the Fantasy -- no balconies ... no steakhouse ... no thanks! :(

 

I'm in Charlotte, too. It's all interstate to Charleston, so shouldn't take much more than three hours. Yay! I'm one of the few who would just as soon have an inside or OV cabin and have more money to donate to the casino and bars. :)

[WeBeCruisin']

Well, I'm glad Chucktown is getting a ship. But... Mobile is only 3 hours away and I sure was looking forward to frequenting some long weekends on the Fantasy. I guess it doesn't really matter a whole lot, but I sure hope they do the upgrades on the Elation soon!

 

I was on the Holiday out of Mobile in June and loved it, and it's smaller than the Elation. We got there two days early to see all the sights but there was a dive bar 25 feet from our hotel (Veet's) where we spent all our time before cruising. :eek: I think I had fried oysters with every meal for both days.

[scgamecock]

Charleston is a great town for pre/post cruise. I hope they add a Bermuda itinerary or something different - Grand Turk. Key West. Half moon Cay. Something different than just Nassau/Freeport. .

[WeBeCruisin']

I lived in Charleston (mount pleasant) for a couple of years and still miss Charleston. Try to make it to the Family Circle Cup women's tennis tournament on Daniel Island each spring, though.

[jordanaire]

HOORAY for Charleston! We lived down there for 10 years and it's a wonderful city and well-deserving of a Carnival ship to call it home!

 

The Fantasy was our first cruise ship and we loved it! It will be perfect for Charleston and the surrounding area. I'm sure it will sail at full capacity every time it leaves the dock.

 

Although we haven't sailed a Carnival ship twice, it may be quite possible that the Fantasy will be the first.

 

Congratulations, Charleston! You deserve it!

 

:cool:Bill

 

[WeBeCruisin']

Charleston is a great town for pre/post cruise. I hope they add a Bermuda itinerary or something different - Grand Turk. Key West. Half moon Cay. Something different than just Nassau/Freeport. .

 

I think it said that the 5-day would be Nassau and Freeport, the 6-day would include Key West, and the 7-day would be Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, and Nassau..... that would make quite a few sea days, but sea days are great, too! Especially if you've been to most of the ports several times.

 

It's all good! :)

[Poomah]

Woo Hoo!!! Fantasy was our first ship and we loved her. Can't wait to do the 7 day with HMC - wonderful way to relax and so much closer than Port Canaveral.

[amethyst08]

I'm 2 hours away from Mobile...and planned my 2010 cruise. Give me the highlights about the Elation. :o I had already done my homework on The Fantasy.