GATravel Posted March 5, 2005 #1 Share Posted March 5, 2005 I know that I now have a cruise addiction when the first cruise was in December and I already have another one booked for April. Anyone know what night is formal night on a 5 day Inspiration ( I think we are leaving on Sat.). Any advice on things that we shouldn't miss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmdv Posted March 5, 2005 #2 Share Posted March 5, 2005 GATravel, Congrats on booking your cruise!!! We will be on the Inspiration on the 9th of May for a 5 dayer. Ours departs on a Monday, returns Saturday. Can't help you with answers to your questions, but you will be able to let us know. Counting down the days, looking forward to sun and fun!! Snowing here this AM, about 2 inches so far. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted March 5, 2005 #3 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Formal nights are usually the next day after leaving the home port. Checkout http://www.cruiseclues.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavigne101 Posted March 5, 2005 #4 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Hi, we are on a 4 day Inspiration cruise leaving on the 24th of this month...can't wait! Will fill you in when we return. Wish we were on a longer sailing but I will take any time at sea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racegrrl Posted March 5, 2005 #5 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Second evening is formal night on the 5-day Inspiration cruise. Be sure to get lots of professional pics taken that night so you have lot choose from. We loved our trip on her in January, and we are already planning our second cruise hopefully by the end of this year! What not to miss? Well, if there was one activity you HAVE to go see, it is the "Newlywed-Not So Newlywed Game." We laughed our behinds off! Off course, everytime they do it, it is different, but I am sure it will be equally hilarious on your cruise too! Enjoy your trip on the Inspiration! You will love it! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Live 4 Cruises Posted March 5, 2005 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2005 On your formal night make sure that you get plenty of pictures taken! When I went (on a 7 day cruise)there were different backgrounds with picture places scattered in different hallways. It doesn't cost anything to take the pictures and getting family pictures is something that doesn't happen very often when everyone is looking nice. Take as many as you would like because they are free, and later you can buy the ones that you liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GATravel Posted March 6, 2005 Author #7 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Thanks so much for the great info!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wspatton Posted March 7, 2005 #8 Share Posted March 7, 2005 You will really like the Inspiration. The formal night is on the second night after your first fun day at sea. For a Georgia traveller, the Tampa port is a good one, easy to drive to. Here is a reprint of my thoughts on my Inpsiration Cruise from Dec. 2004. My wife & I, who had cruised once before with Princess, took our 22 year-old daughter and 20 year-old son on the Inspiration and we all had a very good trip: Inspiration Thoughts 12/20-25/2004 First, Here are my pictures: My Inspiration Pictures: Dec. 20-25, 2004 We were very pleasantly surprised with our Christmas Cruise. It was my wife, our Daughter (22) and Son (20), and me. Mary and I are both late 40's. Mary & I had done a 7-day on the Golden Princess 6-months earlier, so our expectations were high. While we still prefer that cruise, I would not hesitate to recommend Carnival Inspiration to anyone except, perhaps, the most overly-discriminating people. Nice, Clean Ship, Nice Helpful Crew, met several very fun and friendly families. We drove to Tampa on Monday and parked in the decks. That process was seamless. Getting on Board took no more than 30 minutes total. We boarded around 12:30. High Points: Cozumel: Paradise Beach, Chakanaab State Park, Carlos & Charlies, Margaritas at bar at pier.; Para-Sailing at Paradise Beach Grand Cayman: Liquour Prices at Tortugas, English breakfast at English Bakery. Ship Activities: Deck Party after Cozumel, Newlywed Game, Ship: Staterooms (cat. 6B) were fine - Plenty of Storage and comfortable; Food: Deli Sandwiches at Lido; Crew: Pras from Indonesia (Drink Seller on Lido - THE Best - Find him if you can); Filipino Band in Avant Garde lounge (full drum solo from "Ina Gadda Da Vida" (sp.???)); Husband & Wife Team @ Piano Bar (Clarification - they (HE) are not the most talented I have ever seen, but they were generally fun and brought the customers into the entertainment); CD Lenny; Maitre 'd George from Greece. Not so High Points: Cozumel: Persistent Vendors; Grand Cayman: Capn Bryan's crew the day we were there; Short Duration of stay; Ship Activities: Hairy Chest contest; smoky Casino; Ship: No complaints, other than the oft-noted Purple worms decor of the Lido Buffet area; Generally the decor is Las Vegas over-stated as opposed to something a little more toned down. HOWEVER, I certainly would not let that get my panties all bunched up :eek: . Food: No complaints... enjoyed it all. I never did feel, though, that the drinks were full strength. Again, don't let that worry you. There are plenty more where they came from :D . Crew: Julia @ Lobby Bar (seemed distracted, distant) Summary: A great cruise to introduce my kids to cruising and why Mary & I like it so much. I didn't overhear much conversation of people not enjoying themselves. Hope this helps. PS: Most of the people on our cruise seemed to be dressed pretty casually, although I am pleased to say that the response to formal night was good! Formal night is the night after your first "Fun Day at Sea." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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