NCTribeFan Posted January 20, 2014 Author #1151 Share Posted January 20, 2014 There's a kiosk just at the hallway between the service desk and the excursion desk (before you walk down through the art gallery). There's also one up on Promenade next to the little "hidden" staircase that goes up to Lido, by the Mastercard/Future cruise desk (just past the casino bar before the coffee/sweets cafe). I actually prefer the kiosk to check my account because I can get a printout. Or I get one from the service desk (I'm Platinum so don't have to wait in line long). But I usually just check the balance at the kiosk. Very quick and easy to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_gal21 Posted January 23, 2014 #1152 Share Posted January 23, 2014 So, the topic has come up in a recent thread about which ships have the "enhanced shipboard bands" that Carnival has on 9 of it's ships. Is the Fantasy one of these ships? They include a male and female vocalist per Carnival. It would be nice to have a decent live band to listen to during the evenings. Sent from my LG-L38C using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rgrgirl0307 Posted January 23, 2014 #1153 Share Posted January 23, 2014 The question was asked to John Heald on his Facebook about which 9 ships have the new enhanced bands and if looks like the Fantasy is one of them!! "John Heald: DJ Irie has really changed the level of DJs we have and we do not have any DJ only ships as you mentioned mate. Every ship has live music and selection of Duos, bands, soloists and piano bar entertainers. The enhanced live bands are on the Dream class ships. Liberty, Glory, Conquest, Sunshine and Imagination and Fantasy. I hope you enjoy them. Cheers mate and please ask me if there is anything else you want to know. Thanks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_gal21 Posted January 23, 2014 #1154 Share Posted January 23, 2014 The question was asked to John Heald on his Facebook about which 9 ships have the new enhanced bands and if looks like the Fantasy is one of them!! "John Heald: DJ Irie has really changed the level of DJs we have and we do not have any DJ only ships as you mentioned mate. Every ship has live music and selection of Duos, bands, soloists and piano bar entertainers. The enhanced live bands are on the Dream class ships. Liberty, Glory, Conquest, Sunshine and Imagination and Fantasy. I hope you enjoy them. Cheers mate and please ask me if there is anything else you want to know. Thanks" Thank you so much! Being that I'm not a member of FB I wouldn't have seen this. CC is about as involved in social media I wish to be. Yeah, I'm young and only 25, but I believe Twitter, FB, and most other social media sites breads cynicism, distrust, and angst among most it's users. Ok, I'm off my soap box lol. Thanks again for the info and glad that the Fantasy has this "enhanced" option :) Sent from my LG-L38C using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted January 23, 2014 Author #1155 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I supposed I had one of the "enhanced" live bands on my Conquest repo in November. Instead of the usual Filipino cover band, there was a band with male and female leads. They were very good, musically and vocally. I thought the girl's version of Superstition on the Motown night was pretty sad, not because she didn't sing well but because she really had no soul. And that has nothing to do with race. But the band was good. Best entertainment on that cruise was the Latin music band, though. They were just excellent. I've griped for years that Carnival should have Latin bands on the ships. How can anyone hear salsa and not want to jump up and dance? Since I just booked Fantasy #7 coming up in early May, I'll get to see what they have to offer before too much longer. Just have to survive another tax season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfisherman Posted January 23, 2014 #1156 Share Posted January 23, 2014 We are planning a girl's getaway on the Fantasy in a couple of weeks. Have seen some recent very negative reviews of the Fantasy and the passengers. Has anyone been on the ship recently and what is your impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4fun&fun4all Posted January 23, 2014 #1157 Share Posted January 23, 2014 We are planning a girl's getaway on the Fantasy in a couple of weeks. Have seen some recent very negative reviews of the Fantasy and the passengers. Has anyone been on the ship recently and what is your impression. I have been as recently as December 2012. I have her booked again for May 6th and cant wait. I have always had an amazing time. Very clean ship and super friendly stewards, bartenders and servers. There are multiple Fantasy reviews in my signature below and I will certainly be doing another review in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my2monkees Posted January 23, 2014 #1158 Share Posted January 23, 2014 If you are up around the gym and locker rooms. Would you mind checking to see if the womens sauna and steam room are connected to the locker room or if you have to go out into a "public" hallway. Thank you and have a wonderful cruise! It's a public hallway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my2monkees Posted January 23, 2014 #1159 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Have a wonderful cruise!Tell Risa(CD) hello from the Bob and Jane from IOP... Lots of us going May 6th. Bob Risa was on vacation or break. Shorty was our CD this cruise. I have had Risa for the 4 prior to this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4fun&fun4all Posted January 23, 2014 #1160 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Bob Risa was on vacation or break. Shorty was our CD this cruise. I have had Risa for the 4 prior to this one Did you do the brunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted January 23, 2014 Author #1161 Share Posted January 23, 2014 It's a public hallway. Yes, but it's not "public" as in both men and women are in the hallway. Women to the right, men to the left, so the only public allowed are people of the same sex. Hopefully, no one wanders around naked, anyway! :p Haven't read any negative reviews and I try to read them all. If you're referring to the ones posted in the review section, I ignore those. People with ridiculous expectations who haven't done any pre-cruise homework, usually. Yes, she's an old ship. No, she doesn't have a big-screen TV. Or a specialty supper club. But she has a Serenity Deck. And the best crew and staff (and maybe the best head chef) in the fleet, imho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my2monkees Posted January 23, 2014 #1162 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Did you do the brunch? Nancy I did and did take a picture. It's on my tablet and just have to figure out how to get it on here. Give me another day and will have it posted for you. Just haven't had time to figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsfamily Posted January 24, 2014 #1163 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Bob Risa was on vacation or break. Shorty was our CD this cruise. I have had Risa for the 4 prior to this one Dang, there was talk she might move to another ship... hope that did not happen. At least for us, may be great for her though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted January 24, 2014 Author #1164 Share Posted January 24, 2014 List from John Heald's blog shows Risa as being back on and staying on at least through August (that's as far out as the schedule goes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsfamily Posted January 24, 2014 #1165 Share Posted January 24, 2014 List from John Heald's blog shows Risa as being back on and staying on at least through August (that's as far out as the schedule goes). Good News! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEACHPAD04 Posted January 24, 2014 #1166 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Yes, but it's not "public" as in both men and women are in the hallway. Women to the right, men to the left, so the only public allowed are people of the same sex. Hopefully, no one wanders around naked, anyway! :p Haven't read any negative reviews and I try to read them all. If you're referring to the ones posted in the review section, I ignore those. People with ridiculous expectations who haven't done any pre-cruise homework, usually. Yes, she's an old ship. No, she doesn't have a big-screen TV. Or a specialty supper club. But she has a Serenity Deck. And the best crew and staff (and maybe the best head chef) in the fleet, imho! Wonderful ship been on last 2 years, Captain is GREAT, he goes out among passangers and speaks to them. Crew also very friendly, Go on behind the scence tour, it a great tour and takes u places you would not beleive. SO ENJOYED it and meeting the Captain.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfisherman Posted January 24, 2014 #1167 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks for the positive comments. We are looking forward to our girls' getaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted January 24, 2014 Author #1168 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I did the Behind the Fun tour on my 2nd Miracle cruise. I think for anyone who has sailed a few times, it really is worth the cost to see the behind-the-scenes areas. Being on the bridge was amazing. Ours was on our last sea day (it was an 8-night from FLL that went to Panama, Costa Rica and Belize (fantastic cruise)), and we were just off the cost of Cuba when we were up there. I especially liked the big red Abandon Ship button in the middle of the console! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grima625 Posted January 24, 2014 #1169 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Five day Fun Times Nov 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 :) I will post the SEVEN day shortly! As soon as we get back! :D Just noticed that you're leaving tomorrow. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2gocruzin Posted January 25, 2014 #1170 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'm not sure if this hotel has been addressed before because there are so many posts to read, but...... what can anyone tell me about the North Charleston Inn? Is it in an ok area to leave my car for the week while we cruise on the Fantasy? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradisefound619 Posted January 25, 2014 #1171 Share Posted January 25, 2014 We are planning a girl's getaway on the Fantasy in a couple of weeks. Have seen some recent very negative reviews of the Fantasy and the passengers. Has anyone been on the ship recently and what is your impression. Was just on the Fantasy in December and loved every minute. Of course, it is what you make it but I think you will have a wonderful cruise. Enjoy, drink (if you do) and let the fun find you. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldwinger88 Posted January 25, 2014 #1172 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'm not sure if this hotel has been addressed before because there are so many posts to read, but...... what can anyone tell me about the North Charleston Inn? Is it in an ok area to leave my car for the week while we cruise on the Fantasy? Thank you! It is along Hotel Row with several other chain hotels. It should be ok. It is also across from Tanger Outlets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted January 25, 2014 Author #1173 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I was just going to direct you to the thread on the East Coast Departures board, but I see you found it. Lots of very useful info there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEYNOW103 Posted January 27, 2014 #1174 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Does anyone know if they serve Thirsty Frog Red or any other draft beer on The Fantasy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARRIOR4MS Posted January 27, 2014 #1175 Share Posted January 27, 2014 The name Fantasy was a perfect fit for this ship and the cruise experience. My expectations became a total fantasy..... I Paid $3000.00 for a Grand Suite that came with a mini bar that was never stocked, a bathtub that wouldn't drain, and a sink that was stopped up. We Went to dinner each evening in the Jubilee dining room dressed according to Carnivals own rules and sat by people in shorts and jeans each evening. Even on Formal Night, which now they call Cruise Elegant. *** Carnival, can't you even enforce your own rules? Speaking of the dining room, I have had better food in a hospital. I know Carnival in trying to make cruising affordable to everyone, but they have definitely cheapened themselves out of my business. Norwegian Cruise lines here I come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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