Inspiration Information

[kittygirl]

My Mom and I are sailing on the Inspiration for the first time on February 26th. This is my Mom's first cruise and my 3rd. I would like any helpful informatiion on the Inspiration from anyone that has cruised on her before. Information on food, entertainment, excursions, and layout of the ship and anything else that would be helpful. :o

[travelntreats]

There are some reviews by members I am sure would be of help. WHat other ships have you sailed on ?

[cruzinlawyer]

I can't really give you any info on the Inspiration because I have't sailed it in 13 years. However, we will be sailing with you! I'd say check out the roll call, but it's not really active.

[SkyMaster]

Inspiration is a GREAT little ship, and I have no doubt that you and your Mom will enjoy your cruise. When the ship was in drydock recently, they added the "Serenity Deck" to her, and you need to be sure you find it, as it's GREAT. On Lido Deck, walk to the very aft (rear) end, and then look for stairs on either side of the ship. These will lead down one deck to the Serenity Deck. It's super nice for relaxing, and enjoying the sea, a book, your i-pod, or the hot tubs. (Adults Only) They have pads on the loungers, and a few comfortable chairs in the shade as well. Enjoy yourselves!

 

"SKY"

[kittygirl]

There are some reviews by members I am sure would be of help. WHat other ships have you sailed on ?

 

I have sailed on the Fascination and the Dream. They are both great ships.

[kittygirl]

Inspiration is a GREAT little ship, and I have no doubt that you and your Mom will enjoy your cruise. When the ship was in drydock recently, they added the "Serenity Deck" to her, and you need to be sure you find it, as it's GREAT. On Lido Deck, walk to the very aft (rear) end, and then look for stairs on either side of the ship. These will lead down one deck to the Serenity Deck. It's super nice for relaxing, and enjoying the sea, a book, your i-pod, or the hot tubs. (Adults Only) They have pads on the loungers, and a few comfortable chairs in the shade as well. Enjoy yourselves!

 

"SKY"

Do you know if the elevator goes to the Serenity Deck. My mom has trouble walking up and down stairs. Sounds fantastic. Do you have to get there early to get a chair?

[travelntreats]

I have sailed on the Fascination and the Dream. They are both great ships.

 

Fascination and Inspiration are sister ships.... same deck layouts...same activities...have a nice cruise

[travelntreats]

Do you know if the elevator goes to the Serenity Deck. My mom has trouble walking up and down stairs. Sounds fantastic. Do you have to get there early to get a chair?

 

I personally was unimpressed with the serenity area on this ship.... limited seating, and looked like an after thought add-on. Bar service was virtually non existent, There is an elevator to the deck above, but she will still have some walking to do between the elevator and the actual deck and down some stairs. In my eyes, it was a typical CCL attempt to add something on a very low budget !

[navybaby1113]

I'll be on your sailing. Please come join our roll call.

[live.love.cruise]

My Mom and I are sailing on the Inspiration for the first time on February 26th. This is my Mom's first cruise and my 3rd. I would like any helpful informatiion on the Inspiration from anyone that has cruised on her before. Information on food, entertainment, excursions, and layout of the ship and anything else that would be helpful. :o

 

 

I don't have any new advice to add to this thread....the other posters have said great things (check roll call & read member reviews on Carnival board as well as in the review section).

 

I just wanted to wish you and your mom a happy sailing. The Imagination was my mom's first cruise (my bday gift to her) and since then she's cruised several times without me! :eek:

[kittygirl]

Thank you for all your responses. My mom is 82 and she is so excited. She is like a kid on the first day of school. I can't wait to share this with her. What are some of the best food choices on the Inspiration? Do they have a jogging track on the top deck?:o

[DarthGrady]

There are lots of pictures and information in my reviews, they are linked in my signature.

 

She is a great ship, I have taken the majority of my CCL cruises on her.

[mimxmom]

Had a great time on this ship. Great crew, food & service was excellent. Everything was nice and clean even though there were a few areas that showed some wear. One thing to note.....it does not have the outdoor movie screen.

[astach]

opps posted this in wrong location

[astach]

My mother and myself are also going to be on that cruise. I am hoping there is something for both of us. I'm in my mid 20s and she is in her mid 50s, so I am hoping that we both will have an equal amount of fun.

It is both of our first times on a cruise, so it may be a little overwhelming =)

[birdy]

My husband and I were on her in 05 and then we took our kids on her Nov of 09. She is a great ship. We loved her. You will have a great time.