txcruzr Posted June 24, 2007 #151 Share Posted June 24, 2007 We'll be sailing on Ecstacy on Aug 20 with friends and would like to pop open some bubbly during sail-away. Can anyone recommend a good spot to do this? On past cruises (Jubilee & Celebration) we were able to find far-forward areas with nice views and where there weren't too many people to bother with our revelry... Thanks! ~txcruzr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozeman Posted June 24, 2007 #152 Share Posted June 24, 2007 [quote name='monakayk'][COLOR=Purple]OK found these photos over at Webshots of the bunk bed-cabins: [URL]http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1437718075077050424RCYaIX[/URL] [URL]http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1437717595077050424qANZSE[/URL] You can see the entire album with photos of the Ecstasy here also: [URL]http://travel.webshots.com/album/437699893mtxsdU[/URL] Below my signature are links to my own photos of the ship and a review of my trip on the Ecstasy. Hope you have a great trip!:D[/COLOR][/quote] Only problem is that these were taken before the retrofit following the hurricane duty in NOLA. The cabins no longer look that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozeman Posted June 24, 2007 #153 Share Posted June 24, 2007 [quote name='txcruzr']We'll be sailing on Ecstacy on Aug 20 with friends and would like to pop open some bubbly during sail-away. Can anyone recommend a good spot to do this? On past cruises (Jubilee & Celebration) we were able to find far-forward areas with nice views and where there weren't too many people to bother with our revelry... Thanks! ~txcruzr[/quote] Well, I'd be careful if your going to use 'smuggled' bottles. They will frown on glass bottles on most decks. Maybe pop them in the cabin then go on deck. Be sure to watch for the dolphins when leaving Galveston harbor. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcruzr Posted June 24, 2007 #154 Share Posted June 24, 2007 [quote name='Snoozeman']Well, I'd be careful if your going to use 'smuggled' bottles. They will frown on glass bottles on most decks. Maybe pop them in the cabin then go on deck. Be sure to watch for the dolphins when leaving Galveston harbor. Enjoy your cruise.[/QUOTE] We carried the bottles on last time - wine was allowed, and I'm assuming it still is - so hopefully that will be OK. Thanks for the heads-up about the glass on deck. We plan on having the bottles in a soft-sided cooler, so can 'contain' them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozeman Posted June 24, 2007 #155 Share Posted June 24, 2007 [quote name='txcruzr']We carried the bottles on last time - wine was allowed, and I'm assuming it still is - so hopefully that will be OK. Thanks for the heads-up about the glass on deck. We plan on having the bottles in a soft-sided cooler, so can 'contain' them.[/quote] If its not in open view your probably fine. There is a 'secret door' on Ecstasy that will take you to a forward deck. Very few pax there. It's above crew deck, but below the bridge so be careful with the bottles there if you use that space. Find the door starboard side, forward, to the side of the stage in the theater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcruzr Posted June 25, 2007 #156 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Thanks, Snoozeman - I think we'll check that out! Can't wait!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady in tx Posted June 26, 2007 #157 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Thanks a bunch Monakay for posting the pics! Can't wait for August to be here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdawson Posted June 27, 2007 #158 Share Posted June 27, 2007 For those that will port in Progreso, and with the aid of Stircrazy, I've now posted four galleries of photos of Merida, Progreso, Chichen Itza and Uxmal. The photos demonstrate just how different the Yucatan is from Cancun, Cozumel or border towns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stircrzy Posted June 27, 2007 #159 Share Posted June 27, 2007 H... You gotta give 'em the link! [URL="http://hdawson.photosite.com"]http://hdawson.photosite.com[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdawson Posted June 27, 2007 #160 Share Posted June 27, 2007 ROFLMAO. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcruzr Posted June 27, 2007 #161 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Does anyone know where the connecting doors are in the cabin? We have connecting rooms booked and I'm thinking we'll lose some closet/shelf space. Anyone on this board been in one? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozeman Posted June 28, 2007 #162 Share Posted June 28, 2007 [quote name='txcruzr']Does anyone know where the connecting doors are in the cabin? We have connecting rooms booked and I'm thinking we'll lose some closet/shelf space. Anyone on this board been in one? Thanks![/quote] you won't lose any space other than wall space:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzzinagain Posted June 28, 2007 #163 Share Posted June 28, 2007 [quote name='Snoozeman']If its not in open view your probably fine. There is a 'secret door' on Ecstasy that will take you to a forward deck. Very few pax there. It's above crew deck, but below the bridge so be careful with the bottles there if you use that space. Find the door starboard side, forward, to the side of the stage in the theater.[/quote] told it was a "crew only" area. They were very nice about it and were smiling. I think they knew that I knew.:D Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlifecruisers Posted June 28, 2007 #164 Share Posted June 28, 2007 [quote name='Princess Ethel']Hubby & I (both mid 40's no kids) booked this for our first ever cruise. Would love experienced cruisers insight, tips etc.[/quote] my husband & i are booked for 8/25 cruise - have never been on a cruise before & are very excited! We need insight too - am enjoying reading the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVGeek Posted June 28, 2007 #165 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Wife and I did our first cruise on our Honeymoon a few years back. On our second outing I lived on discussion boards like this for tips and info. We're heading out on the Ecstasy at the end of July and am learning much just hanging out here. Take care! -D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexBear Posted June 28, 2007 #166 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I'm thinking of going on the Ecstasy for a 5 day cruise starting 1/12/08 for my 2nd cruise, but given the time of year, how likely is it that there be enough passengers to keep the trip from being cancelled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stircrzy Posted June 29, 2007 #167 Share Posted June 29, 2007 They'll be plenty of people then. I like to cruise the first week of January! No worries...the ship WILL sail! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexBear Posted June 29, 2007 #168 Share Posted June 29, 2007 [quote name='Stircrzy']They'll be plenty of people then. I like to cruise the first week of January! No worries...the ship WILL sail! :D[/quote] Thanks for that! I'm considering booking the Main or Upper deck (I prefer a cabin with pax decks above and below). What are those decks like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stircrzy Posted June 29, 2007 #169 Share Posted June 29, 2007 [quote name='TexBear']Thanks for that! I'm considering booking the Main or Upper deck (I prefer a cabin with pax decks above and below). What are those decks like?[/quote] I generally book the Upper Deck, mid ship. I like those quiet decks! Easy access to stairs and elevators! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viciouslysh Posted June 29, 2007 #170 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Just got a quote for the Ecstacy for cabin E230 which is at the very back of this ship, port side window. I have always stayed near the mid front. Any opinions on this cabin? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzzinagain Posted June 29, 2007 #171 Share Posted June 29, 2007 [quote name='viciouslysh']Just got a quote for the Ecstacy for cabin E230 which is at the very back of this ship, port side window. I have always stayed near the mid front. Any opinions on this cabin? Thank you![/quote] was near the back, starboard side (E195, E235, U195). We have never had any problems with noise or vibration (only a little when the ship is docking). We like staying in that area. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexBear Posted June 29, 2007 #172 Share Posted June 29, 2007 [quote name='viciouslysh']Just got a quote for the Ecstacy for cabin E230 which is at the very back of this ship, port side window. I have always stayed near the mid front. Any opinions on this cabin? Thank you![/quote] I've only sailed once, on the Conquest, but I really liked the Empress Deck, cabin 7343, because it was just barely aft, and near elevators, stairs, and laundry. Does the Ecstasy have self-serve laundry service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stircrzy Posted June 29, 2007 #173 Share Posted June 29, 2007 [quote name='TexBear']I've only sailed once, on the Conquest, but I really liked the Empress Deck, cabin 7343, because it was just barely aft, and near elevators, stairs, and laundry. Does the Ecstasy have self-serve laundry service?[/quote] Yes...one on Upper Deck across from U152-154, and I'm not sure where the others are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdawson Posted June 29, 2007 #174 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Stircrazy. Sure hope you aren't effected by the rains/floods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stircrzy Posted June 29, 2007 #175 Share Posted June 29, 2007 [quote name='hdawson']Stircrazy. Sure hope you aren't effected by the rains/floods.[/quote] Thanks for your concern, H. I'm southwest of Houston, Texas on 45 well-drained acres. So far we're missing the bad stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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