Live and Almost Live from Carnival Sensation - Feb 14, 2010

[Sargent_Schultz]

Ok, we aren't on the ship yet, but did make it to Port Canaveral. The Radisson Resort at the Port is pretty nice. For supper had pizza from Kelsey's next door - everywhere seems busy on a Saturday night - imagine that.

 

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[rrraydon]

Oh the memories...we stayed there to on one of our cruises. Have a great time!!!!!

[Ippalee]

Loved my sensation cruise Have a GREAT TIME

[Mikel1733]

The Pizza looks quite tasty.

[Sargent_Schultz]

Thank you.

 

The pizza was quite good; the wedding party across the hall wasn't, but closing the bedroom door took care of that.

 

Don't forget what day it is!

 

 

 

Our ship should be there somewhere, but I don't see it on the port camera - some garbage scow is in the way... :D

http://www.portcanaveral.com/webcam.htm

 

 

Oh, I found it on the Radisson's webcam

http://www.opusad.com/radissonwebcam/

 

[Sargent_Schultz]

Trying to squeeze the last of the free Internet out...

 

Will be adding captions and more details later, but got some pics up...

Sun, Feb 14, Port Canaveral - Depart 4pm

 

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Embarkation was a VIP breeze, pictures not allowed, oops.

 

 

Had to throw an open bottle of water that was in plain sight away, but one that was out of sight was ok. Open bottler of wine made it in carry on. As for the rest of the bar, well, it arrived too. Suitcase was locked.

 

 

We have Your Time dining - not sure I'm thrilled about that, but that's what somebody else wanted. Especially after we found out Konstantin is the maitre d' in the other dining room.

[Sargent_Schultz]

Added a couple more pages to today...

 

Sun, Feb 14, Port Canaveral - Depart 4pm

 

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tomorrow is Freeport but it will probably be a little chilly for snorkeling...

[DGP1111]

Wait, whoa, whoa, whoa!!!! :eek: :eek:

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According to the pics on page 3 of your web postings, both of the glass elevators in the atrium are working, and with actual live passengers in them.

 

That's basically unheard of on that ship (for several years). Will be interesting to hear if that's the case for your entire 4-day sailing. Wow, both working. I'd like to see that for myself in April.

 

Have a great cruise!!!! :D

[Sargent_Schultz]

Everything so far is working. :)

 

Food last night was really good! Except for one requested well done chocolate melting cake that was too soupy. The lasagna, fried shrimp, pork chop, bbq ribs, all excellent.

 

Have the Kiddie Capers up and should have the menus up tonight or tomorrow.

[Sargent_Schultz]

and we are docked in Freeport. So far, the ship hasn't hit anything.

 

I thought all of these cruises had some sort of collision guarantee. Must not be any RCCL ships in the area. :p

[dprg644]

Thanks so much for posting pic's!!

[Falls Cruiser]

So enjoying your review. Your boat is almost identical to the Ecstasy. Oh, how I miss her! I love all the pics. For sure will be following your review. Thanks for taking the time to write and post pics.

[Sargent_Schultz]

FYI - the main page is here:

 

http://www.zydecocruiser.com/CarnivalSensation/index.htm

[Sargent_Schultz]

Ok - Freeport pictures are up... After some cracked conch and a copuple of real Bahama mamas, probably nap time!

 

Mon, Feb 15, Freeport, Bahamas - Arrive 8am - Depart 4pm

 

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actually arrival was more like 9am and departed about 5pm.

 

 

Carnival Destiny was also in port.

[JDCMN]

Love the pictures! Thanks for sharing them!

 

I noticed you were in a porthole cabin. My partner and I were considering one of those cabins but I wasn't sure about the motion since they're usually in the very front of the ship. Have you noticed any extra motion? How are you liking that stateroom? What deck are you on? Would you recommend this type of cabin?

 

Sorry about all the questions but you have me totally curious now with those great cabin pictures! LOL

 

Thanks again!

[Sargent_Schultz]

Love the pictures! Thanks for sharing them!

 

I noticed you were in a porthole cabin. My partner and I were considering one of those cabins but I wasn't sure about the motion since they're usually in the very front of the ship. Have you noticed any extra motion? How are you liking that stateroom? What deck are you on? Would you recommend this type of cabin?

 

Sorry about all the questions but you have me totally curious now with those great cabin pictures! LOL

 

Thanks again!

 

U18 - yes there is motion, but we love motion. Could even sometimes hear the ocean. I like the cabin. Not really related, but the water pressure is outstanding and plenty of hot water.

 

but it isn't rough and I haven't heard of anyone getting sick.

 

It's elegant jeans night or something like that. Also think] I will collect my free casino drink tonight - unless I decide to wait until tomorrow.

 

No ship pins yet, though. Guess I'll have to stop in at the purser and see what's up with that.

[Sargent_Schultz]

Yea, we got pins tonight (Platinum)

 

Uploading tonight's pictures, menus, capers/fun times.. should be mostly done

[meluvtogocruise]

Nice Pics! Thank you berry much.:)

[Sargent_Schultz]

Freeport Pictures up

 

Mon, Feb 15, Freeport, Bahamas - Arrive 8am - Depart 4pm

 

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Menus and Food Porn (food porn tbd)

 

Capers Fun Times

[shebring02lx]

Lovely photos! Thanks for sharing.

I have a question - where in Freeport did you go to see such beautiful scenery? [[The picture of the man fishing on the ocean?]]

Thanks in advance for your reply!

[cfand3boyz]

Thank you so much for posting the pictures. It is so helpful to see what the ship really looks like (instead of the stock photos on other sites). I'm trying to decide between the Sensation and Imagination right now.

[ohyes]

These photos are great!! Thanks for sharing all these.

 

We were on the Sensation (out of NOLA) in 2005 - lots of memories when I look at the ship photos. :)

 

Carry on with the fun!

[disneysnob]

Awesome Review!!!! Keep it coming!

Getting us excitied for our first cruise with the kids on the Sensation in July.......

:D

[Sargent_Schultz]

You're welcome

 

68 and light rainy in Nassau, 15 knot winds - maybe snorkel maybe "knot"

 

In Freeport walked around the terminal area for a wile and then took a $5 taxi shuttle to Lucaya Beach or whatever it is called - the main tourist area a few miles from the port. There is shopping, a casino, restaurants, beach, etc there.

[Sargent_Schultz]

Probably common knowledge, but found out Carnival Destiny was in Freeport in dry dock getting fixed.