Just off Fascination 4-18 thru 4-23 w/pics

[SunnyDayz4me]

Thanks for the review and great pictures!! Is it really as close as it looks going under the bridge? That is amazing! We set sail in July and can't wait!!

 

 

It really is amazing to watch....I also took video but haven't gotten it uploaded yet...I'll post it as soon as I do.

[sammee]

I can't stand it, I have to wait until August. Keep them coming. Thanks so much.

[SunnyDayz4me]

It wasn't long before we found that the cereal and danish had worn off...so we made a quick trip through the Lido line for more breakfast...is it any wonder that we all seem to gain a "few" pounds when cruising ?!? French toast and bacon....Bet you can't tell that we enjoyed this by our empty plates !

 

 

With our bellies full again....we headed back out for more sun ! Good thing I brought lots and lots of sunscreen !

 

Early afternoon, they had an ice carving demonstration that I just had to see. It never ceases to amaze me the artistic abilities people have...me....I can't draw a straight line !

 

I mean....to go from this:

 

 

To this gorgeous Eagle....in just a matter of minutes ! Wonderful !! Of course, he had to work fast before it melted away....

 

 

[The C-Macs]

I was trying to figure out a way to make the time SLOW down....it already seemed to be flying by.....never did come up with the secret to that....if anyone else has....I hope they share it with me for my next cruise !

 

I have an idea that will not only make time slow down, but will save you money!

 

I imagine that if you work on your next cruise (as a room steward, for instance, but manning an oar would probably be better) time will slow way down. Plus, your cruise will be free! And you'll get tips!

[SunnyDayz4me]

So...the afternoon flew by....with me still trying to figure out how to slow it down. Since tonight was Cruise Elegant night, I figured I'd go stand in line to get our clothes ironed.....guess I picked a good time to do it....there was only one person ahead of me. That done...I decided to try my luck in the casino again...instead, I just made another donation :eek:

 

We were ready by 5pm to head out and find the photogs....I think we hit the majority of them. At 25 & 23, I find it hard to get my guys to dress up and especially stand still long enough for pics....so I was taking advantage of the moment ! Little did I know that I would have such a hard time choosing.....I ended up buying about 8 pics of us.

 

Off to the dining room (Imagination) to meet our table mates. What a wonderful family....Nancy (from Jacksonville) and her 2 daughters (one from Iowa and I can't remember where her other daughter was from).

 

We ordered the White Stuffed Mushrooms as a starter....Excellent ! I believe we could've eaten 5 more they were so good !

 

 

Then we had the Lobster and the Prime Rib....I forgot to take pictures of this....of course, desert consisted of the infamous Chocolate Melting Cake. My guys were in heaven !

 

Back to the cabin to change (remember I said they didn't like to dress up? ) and off to see the show Hey Mambo. Very entertaining ! Back to the casino for another donation and then on to the midnight Adult Comedy Show. I forget his name....at my age...I need to remember to write things down :) but he was funny ! Oh, here it is in the capers....Dean Gaines.

 

After that, back to the cabin to visit that wonderful bedding ! This guy was waiting for us:

 

 

Tomorrow....Nassau !

[Hockey Addict]

Hey there BJC! Thanks for posting the review... it's awesome! I sailed in November along with Punki.... we're going to be on her again in September! (HI PUNKI! Ready for you cruise? SO JEALOUS)

 

Keep it coming! :D

[Tyskie]

Loving your review - pictures are GREAT ! Thanks for posting them. We're 15 days and counting....................definitely NOT coming fast enough, these next two weeks at work are going to drag, I just know it ! :(

[punkidoodle]

Hey there BJC! Thanks for posting the review... it's awesome! I sailed in November along with Punki.... we're going to be on her again in September! (HI PUNKI! Ready for you cruise? SO JEALOUS)

 

Keep it coming! :D

 

Sorry for the hijack.....HI "Hockey":D. Paul & I cancelled our Glory cruise that sailed yesterday - he lost his job in January - and booked a 4 day on the Imagination sailing 5/4.

 

Thanks for posting your review BJC...loving it and your pics. "Awesome" can only describe sailing under the Dames Point bridge!!

[SunnyDayz4me]

Here's the video going under Dames Point Bridge

 

http://family.webshots.com/video/3013085860105084289yKpYyF?vhost=family

[mamalicious]

Great pics!!! Keep them coming!!

[Meemers2005]

Thank you again BJC!! That video is amazing:eek:

[SunnyDayz4me]

Day 3 - Nassau

 

We woke up to another beautiful sunrise....

 

 

We headed up top to get pics of the pilot boat coming alongside us...

 

 

 

Before long we could see Atlantis and the lighthouse....How beautiful is this ? Almost there !!

 

 

 

[NYGirl1002]

I can't tell you how much I enjoy reviews with pictures. I read every one of them even if they have nothing to do with me or whatever ship I'm going on.

 

I really feel like I'm there when I read them.

 

I am enjoying yours..keep it coming.

[NYGirl1002]

Sorry double post :(

[SunnyDayz4me]

Just one more of the lighthouse....

 

 

Our plans today were to visit Atlantis in the morning and then we were going Snorkeling for the afternoon. I had called SeaHorse Sailing directly only to find out that by booking the excursion thru Carnival saved me $5 per person. So....once docked, we got off the ship and headed straight over to grab a cab over to Atlantis.

 

 

We waved goodbye to our floating home....

 

 

and we were off....

 

[SunnyDayz4me]

Atlantis is an absolutely beautiful resort....Maybe someday we'll take a trip and stay there.

 

 

Since we didn't have tons of time here, we walked around trying to see everything we could without spending the extra money to get in. Here are just a few of the neat things we saw inside.

 

I loved the way the sunshine brought these to life...

 

 

This one looked to be made of shells or something....gorgeous !

[SunnyDayz4me]

Neat seahorses holding the lights above one of the bars..

 

 

And, could this be King Neptune himself ?!?

 

 

Across the lobby we saw an "aquarium"

 

 

Look close and you can see a guy in scuba gear cleaning the tank

 

 

SHARK !! That scuba guy didn't hear me....hmmmm...wonder why?

 

 

I don't think I could ever do that. Especially after the way this big fish was eyeing me like I'd make a good Thanksgiving dinner or something....

 

[SoCalCruiserGal]

Thank you for the pictures...I felt like I was on the cruise with you. :)

[SunnyDayz4me]

This Manta Ray was HUGE ! I swear he'd take up my whole living room !!

 

 

 

Too soon we headed back over to Nassau....we all wanted to go to Senor Frog's before we went snorkeling.

 

 

Hamburgers were at a premium price.....$13 each....so we opted for a nacho plate that fed four for $20. Delicious ! This with 3 drinks and our Total bill: $40

 

 

We did some shopping on the way back to the ship to drop things off...and then we were off for our snorkeling adventure.

[sassygal]

Loved your pics! We just got off of that cruise too....I was there with 5 of my friends and we had a blast! Keep the photos coming...they are great! I wish we were still on the cruise!

[SunnyDayz4me]

Carnival used SeaHorse Sailing....Everyone gathered right off the ship and then walked over to....can you believe it?...right by Senor Frogs !! If we had known that....we could have saved alot of walking !!

 

 

Patrick on here was an absolute hoot !! He called eveyone Helen and Frank.....too funny ! I thought I had gotten a picture of him but can't seem to find it....Anyway...I'd recommend SeaHorse Sailing to anyone !

 

On our way to the reef. I can't really say how long the ride out was...you tend to lose track of time when having fun.

 

 

In the water

 

 

 

We got some great underwater shots....

 

 

 

[SunnyDayz4me]

All too soon it was time to come in out of the water. We headed back to Nassau and they dropped us off by Senor Frogs again....so we ducked inside for one last drink. Did a little more shopping on the way back to the ship...Nothing big....just a couple of T-Shirts.

 

Back on the ship we opted to just eat on Lido deck so we went to the Coconut Bar & Grill. I think it was beef that night. Afterwards, we went to the Variety Show with Tia Thompson and Allyn Ball, the comedian. She was good...however, I wasn't crazy about him with his "general audience" routine....he struck me like he would be a much better "all adult" comedian ! We were just too wore out to stay awake to find out.

 

Back to the room, we found our nightly pet.

 

 

Time to curl up and sleep....after all, tomorrow was Half Moon Cay !!

[punkidoodle]

Hanging on every word. :D

[AliasLily]

Great review. I was also on this cruise w/ my family! My kids and I are in one of the pool pix from day one -- we're sitting on the teak "bench" across the pool. :D

[sassygal]

Great review. I was also on this cruise w/ my family! My kids and I are in one of the pool pix from day one -- we're sitting on the teak "bench" across the pool. :D

 

Always fun to spot yourself in someone else's photos!!;)