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Do you remember what shows/productions they had? We cruised last year & I'm wondering if they will be the same this year.

They had "Divas" and Motown-influenced show but don't remember the name of that one.

Have you been on other Carnival ships? I am considering a Fascination cruise in August but I've only been on Legend so I am looking for plus/minus comparison if you have opinions on that. :) It would really help me out!

We have been on lots of Carnival ships. We like the smaller ones personally so love the Fascination. It doesn't have all the goodies (multiple pools, etc.) but we feel it is more intimate than the large ships. Just our $.02. Your mileage may vary.

Did they have a full Band with male and female singers playing on the promenade near the casino bar, or still just the two solo guitar guys?:confused:

I only ever saw solo guitar guys in atrium and near casino bar but I could have missed the band. They did have a band with drummer, guitar and singers but only saw them at Diamond/Platinum/Gold party.

I just got off too yesterday! We were on at the same time. I had a fabulous time! I just started a review!

I look forward to reading your review.

What are you thoughts on the food? Mainly the Main Dining Room food. I normally don't eat from the buffet, just the salad bar. And room service!

 

 

Kim

We ate in the MDR every night (and some brunches) and found the food very good. It's not as "complex" as what you might find on Holland America but that's not always bad. If you aren't a "foodie", you'll like it. I never ate from the buffet per se - only burgers and pizza (both good). The mixed green salad from room service is very good. I used it as a snack several days.

Did you purchase the Cheers program? If so, please share your thoughts.

 

Kim

We are not big drinkers so we don't get the Cheers program. There is a limit of 16 drinks per 24 hr period so if you can drink that many, it's a good deal. Since it's $50/pp per day, it would take about 8-10 drinks per day to break even. I guess it all depends on how much you drink.

What type of cabin did you have?

How was the service?

We had an oceanview (E26). It was very convenient to everything - one reason we like smaller ships. Service all around was fantastic.

Did you have a nice time ? We cruise April 19th on Fascination

 

Any tips you have will be appreciated

Unless you really like the ports you are visiting, sneak back early and it will feel like you have ship to yourself - because you will. The Serenity Deck is a nice quiet place to read - must go through Putting on the Ritz lounge. For people watching, nothing beats the middle pool.

Pizza and Ice Cream are 24/7 as is room service. The mixed green salad from room service is very nice.

If anybody has any questions about the Fascination, I'll do my best to answer.

We have booked a balcony guarantee on our last two cruises. The first time we received a 9A room and the other time we received an 8I. Both times they have been located in the aft. I have been happy both times. I book directly through Carnival using the military rate and my DW is Platinum so not sure if any or all of those had any effect on the room we received.

Mike