Rare rrraydon Posted November 4, 2013 #1001 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Fantasy lovers you all may be aware of this but just in case you don't. The fantasy web cams are live to the public now. I could acess them on ship mate. Thanks for the info..I'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted November 4, 2013 Author #1002 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Someone posted about the webcam back upthread, but I'd forgotten about it. Thanks for the reminder. I sailed mid-December a few times. Love going then - prices are cheap and the weather is usually glorious. Yes, the water can be cool, but I'm not much of a swimmer. I get in the water at HMC every time just because it's beautiful there. It's fine once you're in for a while. Can't tell you about snorkeling because I don't. ATD is in the midship restaurant on all ships that have two MDRs. Doubt that the safes in the suites are different from the others. If it does have a swipe lock, you simply do that - swipe a card (recommended that you do NOT use a current credit card or your room key). I just take an old store credit card or empty gift card. Once you swipe it, it is locked. Put the card somewhere safe in the room so you'll be able to find it again! Next time you swipe it, the safe opens. Next time, it locks. And on and on. No hot tubs in the gym. They have saunas and steam rooms, though. I love the Fantasy class. I hate the stadium seating and big TVs on the larger ships. I don't hang around the Lido pool area, though, so it isn't much of an issue. The only thing I'm looking forward to on Conquest is trying a Guy's Burger and having the Fish and Chips. Other than that, I'd really rather be on Fantasy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggyo Posted November 4, 2013 #1003 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Thank you for the information. This helps so much. Will be sure to have old card just in case. Someone posted about the webcam back upthread, but I'd forgotten about it. Thanks for the reminder. I sailed mid-December a few times. Love going then - prices are cheap and the weather is usually glorious. Yes, the water can be cool, but I'm not much of a swimmer. I get in the water at HMC every time just because it's beautiful there. It's fine once you're in for a while. Can't tell you about snorkeling because I don't. ATD is in the midship restaurant on all ships that have two MDRs. Doubt that the safes in the suites are different from the others. If it does have a swipe lock, you simply do that - swipe a card (recommended that you do NOT use a current credit card or your room key). I just take an old store credit card or empty gift card. Once you swipe it, it is locked. Put the card somewhere safe in the room so you'll be able to find it again! Next time you swipe it, the safe opens. Next time, it locks. And on and on. No hot tubs in the gym. They have saunas and steam rooms, though. I love the Fantasy class. I hate the stadium seating and big TVs on the larger ships. I don't hang around the Lido pool area, though, so it isn't much of an issue. The only thing I'm looking forward to on Conquest is trying a Guy's Burger and having the Fish and Chips. Other than that, I'd really rather be on Fantasy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle1836 Posted November 7, 2013 #1004 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Is the Mongolian wok open every day or just sea days? Planning on spending the port days on the ship so it would be a good time to try the wok if it is open Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoodlife247 Posted November 7, 2013 #1005 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Does anyone have recent fun times for the Five day cruise to the Bahamas? Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted November 7, 2013 Author #1006 Share Posted November 7, 2013 For some reason, I failed to bring home the FunTimes for each day in September. I have two copies of two days, though! Does that count? :o Let me know if I can look up anything in particular for the 3 days I have (Nassau, Freeport, 2nd Sea Day). Let me have a look for the Wok times (yes, my folder is still sitting on the end table because I keep forgetting to haul it upstairs to put in with all my other extremely valuable (never to be looked at again) documents from prior cruises!) Yep. It's open from 12 - 3:30 both days and listed as being open 12 - 2:30 on the last sea day, so I'd guess that's the case on the first sea day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajules Posted November 7, 2013 #1007 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I think I may have all 5 days from our Halloween cruise (what a blast!). I will check and see if I managed to get them all home Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle1836 Posted November 8, 2013 #1008 Share Posted November 8, 2013 For some reason, I failed to bring home the FunTimes for each day in September. I have two copies of two days, though! Does that count? :o Let me have a look for the Wok times (yes, my folder is still sitting on the end table because I keep forgetting to haul it upstairs to put in with all my other extremely valuable (never to be looked at again) documents from prior cruises!) Yep. It's open from 12 - 3:30 both days and listed as being open 12 - 2:30 on the last sea day, so I'd guess that's the case on the first sea day. thanks! In all my cruises I have never had it. looking forward to trying it and without a huge line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my2monkees Posted November 8, 2013 #1009 Share Posted November 8, 2013 we leave on the 14th and I am still having questions. One more please...... the safe in the grand suite, is it a number one or is it one that needs some kind of card with magnetic strip? If you need a card could you explain how it works? Thanks for all the great answers you have all given. I stayed in the jr. suite 2x and it had the number safe so pretty sure the grand would be the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkfloydfan Posted November 8, 2013 #1010 Share Posted November 8, 2013 thanks! In all my cruises I have never had it. looking forward to trying it and without a huge line michelle1836, I had the wok everyday except debarkation day:eek: It was great. Watch out for the HOT stuff!:o it is smoking. I always have them mix the black bean and Thai so its not to hot. Port days there wasn't much of a line. Helpful hint, there is a top row of vegetables that some people miss:DPink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my2monkees Posted November 8, 2013 #1011 Share Posted November 8, 2013 michelle1836, I had the wok everyday except debarkation day:eek: It was great. Watch out for the HOT stuff!:o it is smoking. I always have them mix the black bean and Thai so its not to hot. Port days there wasn't much of a line. Helpful hint, there is a top row of vegetables that some people miss:DPink Ahhh come on Pink. Hot is good. lol. I always get the wok on embarkation day (since never a line - we get there early). The veggies on top are great but very hard to see for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TabFox Posted November 8, 2013 #1012 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I'm going on the Fantasy in January; first time on this class ship. I've been on Conquest, Glory, and Victory. I know it's a smaller ship, but I've noticed the Fantasy consistently gets positive reviews. Anything in particular we should be sure not to miss? I am glad there is still the Mongolian Wok! I was disappointed when the Glory did away with it when it had the 2.0's. I enjoy the deck parties and dance club and hoping to hit the comedy club this time as well. If anyone is going Jan 5, let me know! The roll call has been a little quiet and I'm hoping to meet a few people on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajules Posted November 8, 2013 #1013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Okay, hopefully this comes out right. I scanned in my Funtimes from my recent Halloween cruise on the Fantasy. They are black and white .pdfs so hopefully you can at least get an idea of what went on. I don't have the "day at a glance" little tear off portion for the sea days, my son did what they are for and tore them off and carried them around to check out certain events :D Day 1 day at a glance.pdf Day 1 Funtimes.pdf Day 2 Funtimes.pdf Day 3 day at a glance.pdf Day 4 day at a glance.pdf Day 4 funtimes.pdf Day 3 Funtimes.pdf Day 5 Funtimes.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted November 8, 2013 Author #1014 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I also have never tried the Wok. I'm just such a creature of habit - once I find something that I like, I tend to not venture out. Which is just STUPID on a cruise because if I try something new and it isn't to my liking, I can simply go back to the old, tried-and-true whatever because I don't have to pay extra! :p I just spent the last hour or so reading the menus for all the various 2.0 offerings on Conquest. I must confess that I am looking forward to trying some new things - like a breakfast burrito and Guy's Burger. And although I normally avoid beer when I cruise (simply because it's too filling and I might not have room for all the food I want), I do like the Thirsty Frog Ale. TabFox - I don't do the comedy shows, so can't help there. Sorry. I did enjoy both The Brits and Motor City shows (and I normally do not enjoy the main-show-lounge productions). The 5-day itinerary Roll Calls just never seem to be very active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle1836 Posted November 9, 2013 #1015 Share Posted November 9, 2013 michelle1836, I had the wok everyday except debarkation day:eek: It was great. Watch out for the HOT stuff!:o it is smoking. I always have them mix the black bean and Thai so its not to hot. Port days there wasn't much of a line. Helpful hint, there is a top row of vegetables that some people miss:DPink thanks for the info! I don't do hot well so I'll get a lot of black beans! but my BF loves hot! and he is also tall so he can tell me what veggies are on the top row. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoodlife247 Posted November 21, 2013 #1016 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Hello everyone. We are booked in an inside cabin on empress deck near the back (AFT). On the deck plans I see a set of stairs that lead up to the next deck and on up to the serenity area (lido deck). Can anyone confirm that you can take these steps all the way up to serenity or are they for crew only? It would be much easier to walk up these steps than walk forward to the next set up steps/elevators. Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucruz Posted November 21, 2013 #1017 Share Posted November 21, 2013 We have sailed on the Fantasy six times. We always book Empress deck aft. Yes, you are correct, it is so easy to take those back stairs up to the Serenity area. I think you picked the best cabin location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsfamily Posted November 22, 2013 #1018 Share Posted November 22, 2013 We have sailed on the Fantasy six times. We always book Empress deck aft. Yes, you are correct, it is so easy to take those back stairs up to the Serenity area. I think you picked the best cabin location. I agree, it is almost a secret.... ssshhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tip.n.ring Posted November 26, 2013 #1019 Share Posted November 26, 2013 We just got back so I thought I'd post a current set for those that may be interested. http://ppl.ug/f8eqsYRAUgI/ Cheers, Tip :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoodlife247 Posted November 26, 2013 #1020 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Thank you for the updated fun times. Does the fantasy have a "special" Bloody Mary bar outside the dining room for sea day brunch? I had a few on the dream and they are so much better than the basic ones you get at the regular bars. Thank you :) cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tip.n.ring Posted November 27, 2013 #1021 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Thank you for the updated fun times. Does the fantasy have a "special" Bloody Mary bar outside the dining room for sea day brunch? I had a few on the dream and they are so much better than the basic ones you get at the regular bars. Thank you :) cheers Fantasy is one of the smaller ships. The sea day table service dining is in the Celebration dining room, Deck - 8 Atlantic mid-ship, and the Cleopatra's Piano Bar is the only bar on that level which is just outside of the restaurant. The bar wait staff are very prompt inside the restaurant and I believe they get the drinks from Cleopatra's. I see folks that are return cruisers use their "drink coupon" to get their espressos, mimosas or Bloody Mary's in the restaurant for brunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catrinabeach Posted December 10, 2013 #1022 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Can anyone tell me the best way to get from the airport to the Port. We are looking at this cruise for Sept but not sure how to get from the airport. We considered a rental car but since it has to be returned to the airport we would have to pay parking for the time we are on the cruise. Not sure if they have a shuttle service ? or if a couple taxi's would be better. There are 8 of us. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle1836 Posted December 10, 2013 #1023 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Can anyone tell me the best way to get from the airport to the Port. We are looking at this cruise for Sept but not sure how to get from the airport. We considered a rental car but since it has to be returned to the airport we would have to pay parking for the time we are on the cruise. Not sure if they have a shuttle service ? or if a couple taxi's would be better. There are 8 of us. TIA post this here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=628998&page=39 bobsfamily is really quick to respond and chock full of Charleston info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted December 10, 2013 Author #1024 Share Posted December 10, 2013 You may want to check on the East Coast Departures board. There are a couple of long, informative threads there about sailing from Charleston, hotels, transportation, etc. Here's the big one. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=628998&page=20 It isn't the easiest port city to navigate, to be honest. I've always driven down the night before and stayed at a hotel that offers parking during the cruise. I take it you are flying in the day of sailing? Not something I ever do any more, so I really am not of much use. Anyway, check that board/thread. I know there is a link to a site where you can calculate taxi fare. It may be possible to reserve a taxi van that can accomodate all of you and all that luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1dennis3 Posted December 10, 2013 #1025 Share Posted December 10, 2013 We are arriving in Charleston in late Jan for a cruise and needed transportation. I got bids from a lot of services in Charleston and the best price I found was with 1st class Transportation. They were very reasonably priced. http://www.firstclasstransportation.org or email at firstclasstransportationsc@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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