Godiva@Sea Posted February 28, 2014 #151 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thank you for sharing your experience! I will be on the Fantasy for a second time this summer and this has served to fuel my excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najnelle Posted February 28, 2014 #152 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Great review! Thanks so much for sharing your story. I was sad to see it come to an end . . . just like every cruise I go on. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamari Posted February 28, 2014 #153 Share Posted February 28, 2014 You review is amazing. I really enjoyed it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneboysmom Posted February 28, 2014 #154 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks Jamman! Your review was awesome! Can't wait for mine. I love love love HMC and would love to do another cruise just to go back there. Glad you had a fantastic time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted February 28, 2014 #155 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Nice job Jeff! As usual I might add. Seeing the model of the Celebration brought back memories. Our first cruise in 96, and when we first saw her and her 30,000+ tons we were in awe at how big she was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny105 Posted February 28, 2014 #156 Share Posted February 28, 2014 We are thinking of doing the Behind the Fun tour when we sail the Splendor. Sounds interesting! Thanks for another great review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghsteelerfan Posted February 28, 2014 #157 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I just finished reading your review and really enjoyed it just as much as your Splendor review. You mentioned a lot of people like the newer and larger ships w/bell & whistles, but I would love to go on a cruise someday on the Fantasy or another of the smaller ships and I love how the Lido deck is done. Our first cruise was on Festivale and I just loved her, but compared to today's ships, she was tiny, but it was a great cruise and we loved it. Thank you again for taking the time to put together another wonderful review and looking forward to your next one. Happy Sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted February 28, 2014 Author #158 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thank you so much for your review. Your photographs were outstanding. What kind of camera /lens did you use for your pix? I have seen many pix of HMC, but yours really gave the feel of being right there with you. Loved your photos of the ships as well. Thank you for reading. I use a Sony DSC-H10, and shoot on automatic. I am far from a professional Photographer :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted February 28, 2014 Author #159 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I just finished reading your review and really enjoyed it just as much as your Splendor review. You mentioned a lot of people like the newer and larger ships w/bell & whistles, but I would love to go on a cruise someday on the Fantasy or another of the smaller ships and I love how the Lido deck is done. Our first cruise was on Festivale and I just loved her, but compared to today's ships, she was tiny, but it was a great cruise and we loved it. Thank you again for taking the time to put together another wonderful review and looking forward to your next one. Happy Sailing! Thanks for reading. Sounds like you owe it to yourself to try a Fantasy Class ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted February 28, 2014 Author #160 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Nice job Jeff! As usual I might add. Seeing the model of the Celebration brought back memories. Our first cruise in 96, and when we first saw her and her 30,000+ tons we were in awe at how big she was. Thanks Jimbo!! I had a lot of great cruises on the Holiday, Jubilee, and Celebration. Of course I'm showing my age when I add that I sailed on those ships when they were NEW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa0719 Posted March 4, 2014 #161 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I loved this review. I read it because it was written by you and I had read your Splendor review last year. I had no plans to sail the Fantasy . . . . well opportunity knocked and last night I booked her leaving on Saturday!!! I am beyond excited (still get that way after 36 cruises) and am going to re-read this entire thread so I'm ready for Saturday . . . p.s. flying out of Newark on Friday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 4, 2014 Author #162 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I loved this review. I read it because it was written by you and I had read your Splendor review last year. I had no plans to sail the Fantasy . . . . well opportunity knocked and last night I booked her leaving on Saturday!!! I am beyond excited (still get that way after 36 cruises) and am going to re-read this entire thread so I'm ready for Saturday . . . p.s. flying out of Newark on Friday!!! Thanks for your kind words! Congrats on the booking. I'm sure you will have a GREAT time on the Fantasy. Say hello to Shorty for me! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdnosnhoj11 Posted March 4, 2014 #163 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I normally don't comment on picture threads (although I LOVE reading them), but I had to say something about this. I thought this was the cutest embarkation picture. Even without your wife and after so many cruises, you still look SO excited to be almost on that ship! :D Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa0719 Posted March 4, 2014 #164 Share Posted March 4, 2014 One question for you. How did you get from airport to hotel and then port to airport . . . regular taxi? shuttle? car service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 4, 2014 Author #165 Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) One question for you. How did you get from airport to hotel and then port to airport . . . regular taxi? shuttle? car service? I took taxis. There is a taxi stand right outside the baggage claim area. The airport itself is a lot smaller than I thought it would be! The Springhill Suites where I stayed the night before the cruise, did not have shuttle service. If I remember correctly it was $20 something with tip from the airport to hotel, and from the hotel to the port, and about $35 with tip from the port to the airport. Edited March 4, 2014 by Jamman54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 4, 2014 Author #166 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I normally don't comment on picture threads (although I LOVE reading them), but I had to say something about this. I thought this was the cutest embarkation picture. Even without your wife and after so many cruises, you still look SO excited to be almost on that ship! :D Love it! I feel like a kid at Christmas EVERY time I cruise!! For me, it will NEVER get old!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army-Man Posted March 8, 2014 #167 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Jamman, Awesome review...thanks. One question. What is the best way to book a cabana on the Cay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShannonSC2 Posted March 8, 2014 #168 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I enjoyed reading your review. I normally don't come to the Carnival Cruise message board but I wanted to see if there were any reviews on the Fantasy Cruise. I was more curious about it because Charleston is about 2 hours from me. I was in Charleston yesterday & saw a sign at the port that said Welcome Carnival Fantasy so it got me to thinking! We went on the Fascination a few years ago & it wasn't a good experience. It wind up being the "Cruise from Hell". I would love to try another Carnival cruise but talking my husband into it is another story. Maybe with the Fantasy being so close would help! :) You know it is unusual to have that kind of weather in Charleston. I live near Columbia and we got about 5 inches of sleet/ice/snow. It shut us down for about 4 days so you barely missed it in Charleston. Glad to hear you had a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssawjo Posted March 8, 2014 #169 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Jamman54, great review and pics. We have never done a Carnival cruise before and are looking forward to this one. We are in Charleston for a convention and someone had the bright idea to do the cruise afterwards. We are sailing on March 20. Hopefully it will warm up in Charleston. We are stopping in Freeport instead of HMC. Take care, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etwright Posted March 9, 2014 #170 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Absolutely loved your review! Thanks for taking the time to share with us. I think it's going to be a great New Years cruise for me and wife!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptart Posted March 9, 2014 #171 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I really enjoyed your review and pictures. We've never had a bad cruise on the fantasy. Happy sails! Sent from my SM-T310 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 9, 2014 Author #172 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Jamman, Awesome review...thanks. One question. What is the best way to book a cabana on the Cay? While in your booking, go to the shore excursions, it will be in there. They do sell out quickly, so if one is available, snap it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjinouno Posted March 13, 2014 #173 Share Posted March 13, 2014 go ahead and rub in our faces how you, your raft and bottle of Heinken enjoyed HMC..... LOL... were being traders this year, going on Celebrity to Bermuda, May 25th... Mike and Kelsey really want some beach time! OH well OF course I do too... must have been strange in your little room, all alone... (OH that's right you were never in it except to sleep a few hours! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2manyanimals Posted March 13, 2014 #174 Share Posted March 13, 2014 enjoyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 13, 2014 Author #175 Share Posted March 13, 2014 go ahead and rub in our faces how you, your raft and bottle of Heinken enjoyed HMC..... LOL... were being traders this year, going on Celebrity to Bermuda, May 25th... Mike and Kelsey really want some beach time! OH well OF course I do too... must have been strange in your little room, all alone... (OH that's right you were never in it except to sleep a few hours! LOL Hey Barb!! Thanks for dropping in!! Hope all is well with everyone. HMC was GREAT as usual, and I taught some more people the proper way to wait for the tender!! :) Enjoy your cruise to Bermuda. We cruised to Bermuda on the Zenith many moons ago, and had an awesome time. Be sure to visit Horseshoe Bay and Elbow Beach which IMHO are the two best beaches in Bermuda. Also, a visit to the original Swizzle Inn over by St George, is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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