Ecstasy soon

[bball4]

Please advise on cruising on the Ecstasy. There will be 12 of us ages 78 to

9 and everything in between (two teenagers and several 40+).

[Curt Jerome Wild]

Hey bball4!

First of all welcome to Cruise Critic.

Ecstasy is a great ship, it's in my favorite size/class (Fantasy Class) of the Carnival ships (not too big, not too small).

First of all do a search on Ecstasy, there are a lot of reviews and information on these boards. And read, read, read those.

Then, ask some more specific questions, and lots of people here can answer them.

Again, welcome.

CJW

[GinnyJ]

Like curt said, do a search on the Ecstasy. - click on the little blue box on the Carnival page that says, " Search this Forum".

 

Our family ( 6 of us) are sailing in Sept.

We are planning on parking at ez cruise parking in Galveston ($35).

We'll get to the ship around 10:30 - 11am.

In Progresso, we will go to Corona Beach - right off the pier

In Coz., Paradise Beach looks like alot of fun and they offer a snorkel tour.

Go to the "Ports of Call" board to see what looks like fun for your group!

 

When is your cruise?

[Stircrzy]

I love the Ecstasy! I leave on my 4th trip on her on Thursday.

 

We've had family groups in your same age range and everyone had a great time...so much so that they've turned it into a yearly affair, and it keeps getting bigger and bigger groups of us.

 

EZ Cruise Parking has served us well for 7 cruises, too!

[petro772]

Firsrt-time cruisers will try out the Ecstasy in July: DW, DD and myself. We've learned a LOT from these boards! For example, O.K. to bring some soft drinks on board, no jeans in dining room, fountain card is worthwhile, don't save chairs by the pool for very long, collapsible cooler comes in handy, get a balcony (cat 12 we got), EZCruise parking at Galveston is set, self-debarkation is hectic (ALL debarkation is hectic?), pizza and reubens are GREAT, your photo is taken constantly but you don't have to buy any, and ask the room steward for everything. We have bungee cord, ziploc bags, power strip, Dramamine/Bodine/wrist bracelets, mini packs of M and Ms, and 50 other things! Finally, we remember that someone/something will be nasty, but we won't let it affect our having a GREAT time! (P.S. We watch the harbor cam, too!)

[jeffdal]

I love the Ecstasy! I leave on my 4th trip on her on Thursday.

 

We've had family groups in your same age range and everyone had a great time...so much so that they've turned it into a yearly affair, and it keeps getting bigger and bigger groups of us.

 

EZ Cruise Parking has served us well for 7 cruises, too!

 

Leaving Thurs too! Parking at easy cruise! Look for my review when we get back.

[timmy's girl]

Like curt said, do a search on the Ecstasy. - click on the little blue box on the Carnival page that says, " Search this Forum".

 

Our family ( 6 of us) are sailing in Sept.

We are planning on parking at ez cruise parking in Galveston ($35).

We'll get to the ship around 10:30 - 11am.

In Progresso, we will go to Corona Beach - right off the pier

In Coz., Paradise Beach looks like alot of fun and they offer a snorkel tour.

Go to the "Ports of Call" board to see what looks like fun for your group!

 

When is your cruise?

 

Ginny- We are on the SAME cruise!!!!! :)

[timmy's girl]

Like curt said, do a search on the Ecstasy. - click on the little blue box on the Carnival page that says, " Search this Forum".

 

Our family ( 6 of us) are sailing in Sept.

We are planning on parking at ez cruise parking in Galveston ($35).

We'll get to the ship around 10:30 - 11am.

In Progresso, we will go to Corona Beach - right off the pier

In Coz., Paradise Beach looks like alot of fun and they offer a snorkel tour.

Go to the "Ports of Call" board to see what looks like fun for your group!

 

When is your cruise?

 

Ginny, We are going on the same cruise!!!!! Hope to meet up with you and your group sometime.

[Stircrzy]

Leaving Thurs too! Parking at easy cruise! Look for my review when we get back.

 

I won't need your review...I'm going too! :D:p

[Leenae]

We are going on the Esctasy too, but not until September 23. This will be our first cruise and we are so excited. Have fun and send back a report before we go.:)

[creekbaby]

Hope you guys have a ball!! Be nice to her as I will be on her in 11 days. Yipee!!!!:)

[petro772]

We'll be going in July--plenty of time for a review of your post! Have a GREAT time!

[GinnyJ]

We will have to meet up and have a drink to Cruise Critic!!

[Piggie]

I won't need your review...I'm going too! :D:p

 

ME TOO!!!!:)

WOO HOOO!!!!!:D :p

[BBcruzer]

Hey gang!!

 

Ya'll will be getting off and we will be getting on, leave some fun on there for us!! :)

 

Hope you have a great time!! :D

 

Getting on the Ecstacy on Monday 29th of May.

[cruizinwoman's man]

DW and I cruised on the Ecstasy her first trip out of dry dock in April and loved it. Here is a link to pictures we took that week. Have fun!!

 

http://community.webshots.com/album/549471450bsEEcH

[SMJUGS]

The pictures from cruzinwoman's man were great!!! And it gave me a much clearer idea of what to expect! One quick question... were there hairdryers in each room??? And if so, was it permanently placed in the bathroom or could it be moved to another plug? Sure would save a little space when packing if I didn't have to take one!! There are a group of 6 best friend gals going in June.....

[mgrapner]

SMJUGS

No hair dryers in our cabin..just back a couple of weeks ago. There might be in suites but in the "regular" cabins...nothing. Have a great time!

[hdawson]

As others have said, check out the Ports of Call board here on CC. For planning purposes when porting in Progreso, this is another great planning tool. http://www.yucatantoday.com Progreso is alot different from most other ports but offers many excellent options.

[LMPego]

We're thinking of the September 23rd Ecstasy sailing also. Never been to Mexico and we'll need a "quickie" to hold us until Alaska next summer. Is the Ecstasy similar to the Elation? How long is the transfer from Houston International to Galveston?

[reipan]

Cruizinwoman'sman: The pictures are fantastic! Thanks fo much! We are thinking about Ecstasy October 7. We've done most of our cruises in September, tired of stressing about Hurricanes, so we are looking at October.

We live about 45 minutes from Galveston so this is great! Thanks again!:D

[sharkdawg]

I'm going it June also. Leaving on the 12th. Single dad with two daughters worried about the single thing. First cruise.

[bluejeans]

Guys, leave some fun for our July cruise......:p :D

sharkdawg, you and your children will have a great time, single or not.

[sharkdawg]

Trying to get in touch with 6/12 Ecstasy cruisers. I am a single dad crusing for the first time with my two beautiful daughters (13 &15).

Line up and be heard. I'm a little worried about the whole single dad thing on a cruise? What do ya'll think?

[bluejeans]

You will have better luck going over to the roll call board for your date of sail. You can find out who is going and ages of their children, if any.:D