amoody914 Posted March 3, 2015 #1 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hi! So my mom and I are doing a mother/daughter cruise in May to celebrate my 30th birthday and Mom's 30 years of being a mom! We are doing a 4 night cruise on the Fascination out of Jacksonville (Freeport/Nassau/Sea Day) - easier on our work schedules and I won't have to leave my husband and babies for too long :) Neither of us have been on this ship, but we've done a few of the other Carnival ships as well as other cruise lines, so if anyone has any info about this ship - the good, the bad - on food, activities, spa, shows, pool etc., we'd love to hear about it! We've been to Freeport & Nassau numerous times, so will most likely be staying onboard just relaxing when we're in port. Also, if you have any copies of recent Fun Times for this itinerary I'd love to see them. Thanks so much!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted March 3, 2015 #2 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Food MDR fair to good Food buffet fair (meat carvings good to very good) Nothing to eat after 11pm except for calling room service and pizza Casino excellent Shows typical Carnival Service mostly very good with exception of that beverage server that rarely makes it to your table more than once Cabin Stewards never had a bad one on this ship been on this ship a number of times Spa excellent Pools just older and salt water we much prefer RC and Princess Serenity good Daily trivia fun and multiple times per day/night The Fascination is our last minute casino getaways. She is in dry dock this month. I don't go on this ship for the food, the larger Carnival ships offer better and more, but you won't starve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmdecor Posted March 3, 2015 #3 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hi! So my mom and I are doing a mother/daughter cruise in May to celebrate my 30th birthday and Mom's 30 years of being a mom! We are doing a 4 night cruise on the Fascination out of Jacksonville (Freeport/Nassau/Sea Day) - easier on our work schedules and I won't have to leave my husband and babies for too long :) Neither of us have been on this ship, but we've done a few of the other Carnival ships as well as other cruise lines, so if anyone has any info about this ship - the good, the bad - on food, activities, spa, shows, pool etc., we'd love to hear about it! We've been to Freeport & Nassau numerous times, so will most likely be staying onboard just relaxing when we're in port. Also, if you have any copies of recent Fun Times for this itinerary I'd love to see them. Thanks so much!! :) Serenity Adult Retreat is located on Deck 9 Aft ..doors are all the way to the back of Puttin on the Ritz lounge. Doors are on each side. Was hard to find at first for us. The Aft Dinning room are a pain to get to if you don't use the Aft elevators because you can't cut through there because the galley is in between the Dining rooms on those floors. Deli I believe stayed open until 11:00pm. and there is late night snacks.. think hamburgers and fries, cookies and such at 11:00- 12:30 ish??? check Fun Times for Times. Mongolian Wok was good as was the Deli. Pizza Pirate was open 24 hrs. Taste Bar is Open on Sea Day starting at 5:00 I believe. And even though they do not have any Specialty Restaurants they do serve Appetizers from the different Ships that have them. Coffee Bar on Deck 9 ..great cakes by the slice or chocolate covered strawberries (for a fee) Cherry on top Candy store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommabear2Five Posted March 5, 2015 #4 Share Posted March 5, 2015 We just got off the Fascination in February. Not my favorite ship, but we had a good time. Food is ok. Great Mexican Fiesta on the lido one night. We had some really great crew members and also some really awful ones (a first for us on a Carnival) Say hi to Antara for me! (lido, dining room and comedy club bartender) or Izabella at the Stars bar. Cruise Director, Jase, was a tool. You'll agree when you hear him end every announcement with "byeeeeeee!" Tons of trivia, decent entertainment staff. (Except Jase...did I mention he was a tool?) I have our Funtimes from this cruise. I could take a picture and post if you haven't gotten a hold of it yet. We had two sea days - first was packed with stuff to do, second (our last day) was a snooze fest. Slow bar service, clean ship - you'll have a good time :) Let me know if you have any specific questions, we just got back two weeks ago, so it's still fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoody914 Posted March 27, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted March 27, 2015 We just got off the Fascination in February. Not my favorite ship, but we had a good time. Food is ok. Great Mexican Fiesta on the lido one night. We had some really great crew members and also some really awful ones (a first for us on a Carnival) Say hi to Antara for me! (lido, dining room and comedy club bartender) or Izabella at the Stars bar. Cruise Director, Jase, was a tool. You'll agree when you hear him end every announcement with "byeeeeeee!" Tons of trivia, decent entertainment staff. (Except Jase...did I mention he was a tool?) I have our Funtimes from this cruise. I could take a picture and post if you haven't gotten a hold of it yet. We had two sea days - first was packed with stuff to do, second (our last day) was a snooze fest. Slow bar service, clean ship - you'll have a good time :) Let me know if you have any specific questions, we just got back two weeks ago, so it's still fresh. I'd love to see the Fun Times from your trip if you get a minute to post them :) Which itinerary did you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Cruisin Posted March 27, 2015 #6 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I sailed on her January 2015. My review is below if you want to see photos of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobkat26 Posted March 27, 2015 #7 Share Posted March 27, 2015 amoody914 We will be joining you on May 14th. We are excited. Hoping some people review her next week since shes just coming out of drydock :) Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrieluvsgreg Posted March 27, 2015 #8 Share Posted March 27, 2015 There are certainly some eating options after a 11pm. There's a Mexican buffet one night and the other night it was Caribbean, I think... Too late for us but it's available. We just took this sailing February 19. We've done it once before as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyup Posted March 29, 2015 #9 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Aside from the formal night, can men wear shorts to dinner in the main or anytime dining? Or did most people wear slacks? Did women wear dresses, capris, or shorts mostly? We have anytime dining which may be more casual? Any input is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepink72 Posted April 3, 2015 #10 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Just got off Fascination today. 3rd Carnival cruise. Sorry to say I was disappointed. If you wanna know anything ask away. We were the 1st ones to sail since dry dock. Men can wear shorts in main on cruise casual nights which is every night but formal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess_K Posted April 3, 2015 #11 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Just got off Fascination today. 3rd Carnival cruise. Sorry to say I was disappointed. If you wanna know anything ask away. We were the 1st ones to sail since dry dock. Men can wear shorts in main on cruise casual nights which is every night but formal. Anything interesting /new with the dry dock. .. I heard it was just routine maintenance but just wondering... also... what were you disappointed with? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess_K Posted April 4, 2015 #12 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I have our Funtimes from this cruise. I could take a picture and post if you haven't gotten a hold of it . Would love to see these!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karebear98 Posted April 4, 2015 #13 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Make sure and do tea time in piano bar on sea days really nice and find Izabella at the casino bar she works nights makes a amazing french martini her signature cocktail! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlamingJune1967 Posted April 6, 2015 #14 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Just got off Fascination today. 3rd Carnival cruise. Sorry to say I was disappointed. If you wanna know anything ask away. We were the 1st ones to sail since dry dock. Men can wear shorts in main on cruise casual nights which is every night but formal. I would also be interested in more info. Was Dr Suess at Sea implemented? Were the comedians entertaining? What did you dislike? I just want to be prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reerun25 Posted April 6, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Just got off Fascination today. 3rd Carnival cruise. Sorry to say I was disappointed. If you wanna know anything ask away. We were the 1st ones to sail since dry dock. I was on the same cruise as you, just curious as to what you were disappointed with, wondering if you could elaborate... I am pretty sure I saved the fun times, I will be glad to post them if you like. We did the 5 day (Sea Day, Nassau, HMC, Sea Day), but in Nassau we stayed until about Midnight, due to it being a Carnival LIVE sailing with Little Big Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairybuckeye Posted April 6, 2015 #16 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Would love to see copies of the fun times. We sail on Fascination for our fist cruise Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted April 6, 2015 #17 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Would love to see copies of the fun times. We sail on Fascination for our fist cruise Friday. I sure hope she doesn't sail this Friday or we'll miss the boat. :eek: Our boarding pass says 4/11 -- Saturday. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairybuckeye Posted April 6, 2015 #18 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I sure hope she doesn't sail this Friday or we'll miss the boat. :eek: Our boarding pass says 4/11 -- Saturday. :) My bad, I meant Saturday. Vacation starts Friday, just a little excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted April 6, 2015 #19 Share Posted April 6, 2015 My bad, I meant Saturday. Vacation starts Friday, just a little excited. Fully understand. We're driving down Friday, so you're right . Vacation starts Friday. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCbmwmom Posted April 6, 2015 #20 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Fully understand. We're driving down Friday, so you're right . Vacation starts Friday. :D Holy moly 4 more days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roseaxel Posted April 6, 2015 #21 Share Posted April 6, 2015 We're also sailing this Saturday. Can't wait. There have been some recent bad reviews about the Fascination, but we've been on her 4 times and always have a great cruise. I guess it is all about your expectations, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairybuckeye Posted April 7, 2015 #22 Share Posted April 7, 2015 For those sailing on Fascination the SATURDAY (lol) you should add yourself to the roll call board. An experienced cruiser is organizing a slot pool. Check it out. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=46182737#post46182737 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peeker28 Posted April 10, 2015 #23 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Considering this ship for next June. Will be traveling with 2 18 year old girls, is there enough things for them to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reerun25 Posted April 13, 2015 #24 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Here is a link to the Fun Times for the Fascination March 28th 2015 sailing.. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2195930 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted April 13, 2015 #25 Share Posted April 13, 2015 There is no steak house on this ship, but they have added a second or should i say third part of the menu where you can pay extra for a steak or lobster. I did one night last fall, and it (filet mignon) was worth every penny. Yes, pizza 24/7 also an ice cream machine, and room service, and the lido deck opens back up around 11:30 for burgers and hot dogs-I am usually asleep at this time. And I agree, go to tea. Great little tea sandwiches, and cakes and well tea. A nice break from the sun and crowds. You and your mom should have a wonderful time together. I hope you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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