Our Fascination Anniversary / Spring Break Getaway Cruise (with pics) - 3/26/16

[KPfromCT]

Tell Patti her hair looks AWESOME!!!!

Great start, Jamman!!!!:D

[Jamman54]

It was time now to go check out our cabin. As I mentioned earlier we had booked an inside cabin on Deck 7, Empress Deck, E224…..

 

 

I had purchased the Anniversary decoration package prior to the cruise to surprise Patti. Here is the Happy Anniversary decoration on the cabin door…..

 

 

A view of our cabin…..

 

 

Happy Anniversary decorations in the cabin…..

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Our desk area and all of the Welcome Aboard information on it…..

 

 

 

Here is some good to know information for those that want to know…..

 

 

Our television was in a good location in the corner of the cabin…..

 

 

Here are a few views of a typical Carnival bathroom…..

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

There is plenty of closet space. We stored our empty suitcases under the bed…..

 

 

 

 

The Fascination has the swipe type room safe…..

 

 

We were hungry, so up to the Coconut Grove Bar and Grill we went, on Deck 10, Lido Deck…..

 

 

After a quick bite to eat, we walked around getting reacquainted with the Fascination, and taking more pictures as we went. Starting in the Coconut Grove, the Salad Bar…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

The Italian buffet line…..

 

 

One of several beverage stations…..

 

 

Swirls, the 24 hour ice cream station…..

 

 

Seating inside the Coconut Grove…..

 

 

Seating outside the Coconut Grove…..

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Looking across to the outside seating on the port side of the ship…..

 

 

Looking down on the Serenity area. You can tell that it had rained a little bit…..

 

 

We can see our van in the parking lot from here…..

 

 

The deli has GREAT sandwiches…..

 

 

The Sweet Spot for desserts…..

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

This is the way to the mid ship pool…..

 

 

This is the Grill line by the pool on the starboard side…..

 

 

On the port side is the Mongolian Wok. This is also the omelet station for breakfast in the morning…..

 

 

They had tables set up where you could purchase wine packages, the Cheers package, or reserve your place at the Chef’s Table…..

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

The Lido Stage……

 

 

A couple of views of the Lido Pool…..

 

 

 

Looking aft towards the funnel…..

 

 

Port side Lido Bar…..

 

 

Time for another beer!!!

 

 

To be continued……

[Jamman54]

Here are a few shots from Deck 11, overlooking the Lido Pool…..

 

 

 

 

 

We can see that there is a lot more luggage to be loaded onto the ship…..

 

 

We are heading back on Deck 11 to check out the Water Works…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

The Water Works, Deck 11 aft. You can see that a little bit of rain and the cool temperatures didn’t bother these kids…..

 

 

The Kiddie slides…..

 

 

The Racing slides…..

 

 

The Twister slide…..

 

 

Moving down to Deck 9, Promenade Deck, this is the Puttin’ on the Ritz Lounge, which is also the Punchliner’s Comedy Club. It’s also our Muster Station “E”. More on that later…..

 

 

This is the seating area by the Beverly Hills Bar, Deck 9 aft…..

 

 

To be continued……

[Jamman54]

Looking forward on the Deck 9 Promenade which is also known as Hollywood Boulevard…..

 

 

The Fascination Gift Shop, Deck 9 aft.....

 

 

The Diamonds are Forever Dance Club…..

 

 

At the Bogart’s Coffee Shop there are two internet stations with chairs. Here I am setting up our account for the cruise…..

 

 

Here is the internet plans information…..

 

 

This is the Passage to India Lounge. This is where Karaoke took place just about every night…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Here is the place I spent quite a bit of time in, the Casino Royale…..

 

 

Looking at the Grand Spectrum Atrium from the Promenade Deck…..

 

 

Looking down at the Atrium Bar on Deck 7…..

 

 

Here is the entrance to Club O2 for 15 to 17 year olds, located in the Atrium, Deck 9…..

 

 

This is Special Occasions, the place where you can pick up flowers or candy……

 

 

At this point Patti decided to head back to the cabin to begin unpacking, and I made my way up to the Lido Bar for a few more beers. The plan is for me to meet Patti back at the cabin just before the muster drill.

 

This is where I will leave off today. I have to upload some more pictures, and begin writing more text. I may be able to post some more late tomorrow, and if not, on Friday for sure. Stay tuned for much,much, more!!

 

Coming up next: The WORST muster drill EVER, and sailing away from Jacksonville.

[WinstonsMom]

Coming up next: The WORST muster drill EVER, and sailing away from Jacksonville.[/b]

 

Uhoh. Not a good sign!

[molme]

The safe in our cabin had the touch pad for locking and unlocking. Much easier than having to use a card to open it

[cruisingbajan]

Great review and pics...as usual:). Looking forward to the rest of it.

[Jamman54]

The safe in our cabin had the touch pad for locking and unlocking. Much easier than having to use a card to open it

 

I agree. Sounds like they have replaced some of the old ones on the ship.

 

Great review and pics...as usual:). Looking forward to the rest of it.

 

Thanks for following along again!

[tiff54]

 

Coming up next: The WORST muster drill EVER, and sailing away from Jacksonville.

 

I agree. That thing took FOREVER. I am thinking we were sitting in our required area for almost an hour or so? I didn't look at the time, but that's how long it seemed.

 

Great pictures... Looking forward to seeing the rest!

[cruzin Phillis]

YES!!! you are back!! I feel like my eyes are deceiving me!!:eek::eek: Thank you, thank you, thank you:D:D:D:D

[cruzin Phillis]

This is the seating in the breakfast area, but you could also sit and eat in the lobby…..

 

 

 

Here is the exercise room…..

 

 

Coin operated laundry facilities…..

 

 

Here are the indoor pool and hot tub…..

 

 

 

To be continued…..

I think we found Patti post retirement job..lol.

 

Hotels, and cruise ships should pay her for the marvelous pictures she takes.

[Ms. Fun Bunch]

Hello,

I want to thank you & Patti for taking the time to do your reviews. I enjoy them so much and feel like I am sailing along with you all!!! Tell Patti "Congratulations" on her up coming retirement. She will love it!!!! I am also on the 2/26/17 Pride cruise and looking at the 10/7/17 Magic cruise for my yearly Family & Friends cruise. I am excited about meeting you & Patti.

[RuthieandTony]

Looking forward to the rest of your review. I've enjoyed reading about your previous cruises. Your reviews about Grand Turn has me very excited about going there next year!!!!

[cec311]

I agree. That thing took FOREVER. I am thinking we were sitting in our required area for almost an hour or so? I didn't look at the time, but that's how long it seemed.

 

Great pictures... Looking forward to seeing the rest!

 

I agree it was the worst. We mustered in the theater A and when we went outside the muster leaders just walked away an went inside. Nobody said the muster drill is over. The ship started moving and people walked to the rail and that was it.

[sjn911]

I am so excited...I am at a lull before and it just cheers me up to the max to go on these cruises with all the sweet posters who do this...you are one of my absolute favorites..thanks..Happy anniversary and I am all sentimental about Fantasy class...so coffee freshened and and hour of fun here I go...God bless you guys and thanks again.

 

My dad's mom taught, mom taught, all three siblings teach and one daughter of one sis is on her second year teaching...smiles....

[Jamman54]

I agree. That thing took FOREVER. I am thinking we were sitting in our required area for almost an hour or so? I didn't look at the time, but that's how long it seemed.

 

Great pictures... Looking forward to seeing the rest!

 

I agree it was the worst. We mustered in the theater A and when we went outside the muster leaders just walked away an went inside. Nobody said the muster drill is over. The ship started moving and people walked to the rail and that was it.

 

I will have plenty to say about it in my next segment. In my entire cruising history, this was the worst by far! :eek:

[sjn911]

I like Patti's hair!!!! :D:D:D

Me too....it is so nice that long is in again..I think it is easier and pretty at our age.