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Great news! Very happy for you both. There is nothing quite like seeing your very own countdown clock...they just don't go fast enough sometimes. TICK-TOCK,TICK=TOCK!!!!!:cool::)

Now, my oldest is 19 and in the military so I guess he has earned his trip. Maybe this year.

Since your son is in the military, Carnival has a discounted rate: Book by May 31, 2012 and one military eligible guest may book up to three cabins at the reduced military rate. May be something to look into!:) We thank him for his service!

same here, i fix computers, yet still have no "smartphone" or gps, just the old fashion mapquest or google maps. Too funny! (will be getting on the fantasy in about 3 hours!)

bon voyage!!!

I did a little bit of a search but I have certain restrictions at work so I cannot tell if this link actually works. This is what I found.

http://www.charlestonscrealestate.us/

Thanks for the restaurant tips. They both sound very good! I have tried the link for the webcam but cannot get it to work because I cannot find the video they mention.As usual you are a great help and much appreciated for your courtesy and knowledge.

Glad to hear that "The Andrew" is ok and so is his truck. Is there a web cam that shows the ships leaving the Port of Charleston? Off topic... but, is there a good, cheap place to eat breakfast in the historic district , maybe where the locals eat? We may be coming in late May and were just wondering. Thanks!!

MikeyA53, when you write another great review will you put a link to it on this thread so I will be sure not to miss it. I am subscribed to this thread and it will notify me. Thanks!:)

Please Please....STOP telling people the 1A's are great cabins. :eek:

 

They are NOT. !!

 

....and it's getting harder and harder for me to get one. :D

You are so right! They are wT oE nR dR eI rB fL uE l :)!

Stouennais....According to the deck plans on the Celebrity site, it looks like they are in the same position.

Could anyone advise if 8256 on the next hump has a similar balcony. I am worried the stateroom would be too dark. I think a wide balcony would be great but not long and narrow.

 

I hope someone can help?

Great location with very large balcony!

Could anyone advise if 8256 on the next hump has a similar balcony. I am worried the stateroom would be too dark. I think a wide balcony would be great but not long and narrow.

 

I hope someone can help?

Really enjoying your new review and the pics. Sorry your camera died, but on our local news last night there was a story about a company in Virginia that sells used camers , so I thought you might be interested in checking them out....used cameras dot com. Your camera phone pics turned out to be very good by the way. Glad you and The Andrew had a good cruise and thanks for sharing!:)

bon voyage !

This is the forward view from 1004 on the Equinox. It is on the starboard side.

Forward view is partially blocked by bridge but outward, down, and aft views are great.It was very quiet but a long walk to the elevators which helped us walk off our meals.

So, it should be "EPIC Carnival Fantasy Review with Pics/March 23, 2012 Sailing". Or is that too conceited? :o Not that I think the review itself is epic...but the trip itself sure will be.

Title sounds great, I'll be looking for it. Can you possibly do it "live" or do you want to spend the money on internet fees and/or take the time, after all, it is " your" vacation. I guess we can wait till you get back ...tick-tock, tick-tock ...lol.

After all you both have been through you deserve a wonderful vacation.:)

What will be the "title" of your next review so I'll be sure not to miss it?:)

After finishing your b2b2b2b yesterday, I started this one today and just finished all of it. Another great review. What's up next? How are you all doing?

Just finished reading your entire review after I started yesterday. All I can say is WOW! Now on to the Pride review:).

One of the things I like about Celebrity is the food. The food is excellent in the MDR as well as the buffet. I have not even tried the speciality restaurants but I'm sure they are great as well. Everything is very laid back I guess because the crowd is a bit older, as most have said, but there is really a good mix of age groups. We always travel in Dec. before Christmas break so there are not many children at all.The S-class ships are beautiful and very well laid out- never seems crowded even when at capacity.Iknow you would enjoy their cruises very much so give them a try!:)

Wow, thank you so much! We've been really happy with RCCL, and are curious about Celebrity. CCL, I think I sail again if I found a really great price, or was traveling with extended family or friends. What are some of your favorite things about Celebrity?

 

Sailing in two months and I'm going to get an even better camera. I can't wait to post my Liberty review along with fantastic pictures.

 

Happy to report that I've finally finished, and I've earned my MBA. So excited, relieved, and happy. Thanks to everyone for their support here on CC :)

Another great review. I have only sailed Celebrity but now would consider RCCL or CCl based on your reviews. Would love to do the Southern Caribbean sometime as well. Good luck in your studies and I'll look forward to your next review!:)

Just found your review today,started reading and couldn't stop! Now going to read your other reviews. Great writing and pics. :)

Ship: Eclipse

Cabin #: 8256

Deck #: 8

Class: 1A

Area:starboard

Bed near: Balcony

Quiet?: Yes

Balcony view: Could not see forward

Balcony size: triple

Wind a problem?:no

Soot a problem?:no

Problems/comments: Convenient location just off aft elevator bank ,third stateroom off the hump aft section.We heard no noise from the elevators. Could not see forward but could see all the way to the aft end of the ship. Looking directly down you could see lifeboats but no obstructions . Balcony was probably triple size.Left side exiting stateroom approx. 15 feet long and right side about 12 feet long with width same as most .Would choose stateroom again.

Ship: Equinox

Cabin #: 1004

Deck #:10

Class: CC

Area: Starboard,Foward

Bed near: Bath

Quiet?: Yes

Balcony view: Foward view blocked a little by the bridge extension

Balcony size: Normal

Wind a problem?:No

Soot a problem?:N/A

Problems/comments: Long walk to the elevators

Just a quick question. I started to read Rob's "How to" post on the video page of CC but have noticed that no further lessons have popped up... I am very eager to learn how you did the google earth portions of the cruise and where and how you used the animation of the ship. Has this moved elsewhere?

 

thanks,

Go to you tube and search cleancruising. There are a lot of virtual videos of cruises to choose from on that site. Just found it by mistake!

Jo & Rob and children.... As everyone has said, it has been a pleasure to go along with you and your lovely children on your cruise. My wife and I are booked on the Eclipse in Dec. and what a great preview of the ship from you and your family. Happy anniversary to you both and hope to see you on many more anniversary cruises in the future via Cruise Critic.

Thanks, Bobby