aztekpm Posted March 16, 2018 #101 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Whoops apologies, clearly I wasn't remembering right about the no deck chairs on deck 3 ... could have sworn it was something about lifeboats. I know I spent a good deal of time out there on the Liberty and there were no chairs either. Also about the Victory ... I truly thought it was part of the conquest class, but is actually the slight smaller triumph class... they look very similar though, so that's my excuse :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisedrew Posted March 16, 2018 #102 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Hey.... Favor... Turn your TV on in cabin real quick..... TBS or TNT... Are they showing March Madness basketball? Or is it Mexican TNT/TBS and no basketball? We're sailing in a couple weeks... Final 4 games! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #103 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Are these complimentary options? Sent from my iPad using Forums Yes. Those were from dinner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #104 Share Posted March 16, 2018 L1211..... Man you doing this while on the cruise? Go enjoy!!! You can do this when you are back..... Hope you do a youtube of ALL the updates and other things..... :tropical-drink::tropical-drink::tropical-drink: Mhai Thai from lobby lounge. Wonderful! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #105 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Best drink of the trip, witty margarita from the comedy show! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #106 Share Posted March 16, 2018 And menus finally from the blue iguana tequila bar. Always a fun hangout during the day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #107 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Hey.... Favor... Turn your TV on in cabin real quick..... TBS or TNT... Are they showing March Madness basketball? Or is it Mexican TNT/TBS and no basketball? We're sailing in a couple weeks... Final 4 games! haha Sorry! Got this in the morning when we got back to Miami- terrible internet yesterday at sea. They have TNT and I can tell you the sky bar was hopping yesterday and my thought was "must be the tournament ". That's all I can offer. Good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #108 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Third night we had a wonderful dinner, girls said the best yet! Service was friendly and fast and food was warm. Truly an enjoyable evening! Biggest hit of the appetizers. Shrimp flatbread. We all loved it! Meatballs. They tasted like someone's grandma was in the back making them. Nothing like frozen ones. Really good! Greek salad, another hit Tuna, one of the few things we really didn't like all cruise. It was room temperature. Needed to be cold. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #109 Share Posted March 16, 2018 And here come the entree choices tilapia. A little bland I. Color but she loved it. Yes, more salmon One of the surprise hits was this mushroom dish, stuffed with spinach. We all loved it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #110 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Another surprise hit. The Indian vegetarian dish. So flavorful! Nothing from a can for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #111 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Comedy club- we went to one show. It was at 11:15, the 18 and over show. Many have said on this board that you need to get there early to get a seat and they were right. It was standing room only. The show wasnt long, but it was really good we all enjoyed it. they aren't kidding when they say 18 and over! They maybe should have made that 18 to 55… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #112 Share Posted March 16, 2018 A few random ship pics that I found on my walk on the seaday morning. More areas I'd not found before! Nicely tucked away up high on the ship. Very new looking kids play area From the teen club Windy game of miniature golf! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phinfan63 Posted March 16, 2018 #113 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Funny you point that out. On 10, there is a gorgeous outdoor area right by the water with wicker seating and it is dedicated to smoking. I found that a little shocking. Nothing like that for non-smokers. There are only a few wooden bench like seats in that outside area on 3. Totally under utilized. And you're welcome for the review! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I am a non-smoker now but basically, the whole ship is set up for non-smokers (other than the casino). It stands to reason that they would have a comfortable place for a smoker to sit down and enjoy their cigarette :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #114 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Seaday brunch was also great. I went solo as the girls slept off the night before. I went late and there was no wait. The place we only about 25% full. I started with a Cesar salad And had a salmon dish with a capers sauce (unclear on the white puffs with banana chips? I took those off so cannot comment...) with polenta and a side of cheese grits. All my favorite foods! Here's the pacific restaurant and the seas which were rolling a bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #115 Share Posted March 16, 2018 The gym seemed to attract some serious athletes and workout fanatics. Not a bunch of gym moms on this ship! Maybe a spring break thing? College students? I was surprised by the size of the gym too. Quite large! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #116 Share Posted March 16, 2018 The love and marriage show was a hoot! Philippe, our cruise director did a nice job. This was the first of this type of show I've seen, although assume most are similar. The newlyweds got nearly nothing right and the over 50 years of marriage couple were in lock step sync. Lots of funny answers along the way! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbri Posted March 16, 2018 #117 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Great photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #118 Share Posted March 16, 2018 He 80's rock show by Philippe and his staff was also fun but here's where I think NCL beats Carnival. This was held in the lobby bar in the evening. Folks had to stand on the lobby stairs to participate. NCL has their 80s dance party on the top deck outside with the huge video screen playing old favorites from MTV days. It draws a huge crowd and the guests dress in 80s garb too. Carnival only had one deck party on the evening and it was short. The rest of the time they played movies By the pool. That really only left their night club. No outside parties by the sea! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varela79 Posted March 16, 2018 #119 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I have been researching this ship as it will be my first Carnival Cruise. My first cruise ever was 2 years ago on Norwegian Getaway, so, it will be tough to top that new ship, but, I'm keeping an open mind and am understanding this is an older ship for sure. In doing my research by watching YouTube vids, etc. I noticed that the updates after it's recent drydock at the pool deck were pretty significant. Added Blue Iguana, RedFrog, Guys Burgers, etc. I also see they modified the pool and they moved jacuzzis to be built into the sun deck. In my opinion, very cool. Wondering if you by chance have any photos of the Siren's Pool located at the back of the ship? Curious to see if that got any upgrades! Thanks, and this is an awesome post. Sailing the Key West / Cozumel itinerary on April 30th. I'm getting pumped up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPx2 Posted March 16, 2018 #120 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Hi L1211 - great review!!! I will be sailing in May and just wondering if you noticed how late shops were open near the port being there from 12-10pm. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #121 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Hi L1211 - great review!!! I will be sailing in May and just wondering if you noticed how late shops were open near the port being there from 12-10pm. B Thanks, excited for your upcoming sailing! Would love to go back!!! We shopped till about 7:30 and all was going strong. We asked how long they would be open and were told "you here, we're here". I'd guess 9:30 all aboard is closing time!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #122 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Great photos! Ha ha, I realized they are mostly food photos!!! You can see what I enjoyed!! Food was great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #123 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I have been researching this ship as it will be my first Carnival Cruise. My first cruise ever was 2 years ago on Norwegian Getaway, so, it will be tough to top that new ship, but, I'm keeping an open mind and am understanding this is an older ship for sure. In doing my research by watching YouTube vids, etc. I noticed that the updates after it's recent drydock at the pool deck were pretty significant. Added Blue Iguana, RedFrog, Guys Burgers, etc. I also see they modified the pool and they moved jacuzzis to be built into the sun deck. In my opinion, very cool. Wondering if you by chance have any photos of the Siren's Pool located at the back of the ship? Curious to see if that got any upgrades! Thanks, and this is an awesome post. Sailing the Key West / Cozumel itinerary on April 30th. I'm getting pumped up! We had several Away class sailing is the last couple years and LOVED them. I'd be lying if I didn't say I was worried about the older boat without the bells and whistles. But, we had a blast. We experienced more lines but you adapt and figure out your own patterns. No pay restaurants but the MDR was excellent. Fewer clubs but we found favorite and made friends. We loved the cabins and the stewards were outstanding. It was truly a great time. Here's the Siren's pool. Didn't take a pic of the bar but that was always hopping. It was next to pizza which was always busy. This was closed when cool and open when nice. Lovely area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #124 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Only hit the coffee bar only once. It was, of course, included with Cheers so many had free access. Lines were terrible so I mostly passed. The one cup I had was quite good. I did not partake in the sweets from the case but they looked great and at a reasonable price, $2.25 I believe. Would have been a bargain if I had a sweet tooth. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 16, 2018 Author #125 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Loving your posts and pictures. I was on the Victory for NYE, it was my first carnival cruise and will hold a sweet spot in my heart as it was my boyfriend’s first cruise and he fell in love, we will be on the Glory in June! As for serenity, on our cruise it was never full, very relaxed vibe, college spring breakers seem to have taken it over on your sailing! Sent from my iPhone using Forums How was NYE??? Sounds like something we'd consider trying!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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