PC Cruisin Posted April 29, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 29, 2013 This review is my first one on cruise critic. Me and my husband are from Missouri. This was our 4th cruise with Carnival. We went on this cruise with my sister and her husband. This is their second cruise with Carnival. I had to work Friday April 12th and once I got off of work ... I went home to change out of my work clothes- say goodbye to my babies (dogs) and get in a car and drive for 1 1/2 hours to AR where my sister lives. Once we get to her house. We loaded our luggage into her car and start our 15+ hour road trip. This cruise was so special to my husband and I. It was our 27th wedding anniversary cruise! Last minute booking which our bosses were so kind to give us off. We work in a high end hotel in Branson, MO. It was a long drive but we make it to Jacksonville, MO around 10:30AM. We parked in a lot outside the cruise port ... it was very easy and they provided a shuttle for us to get to the cruise terminal. Once inside we go through security without any problems. They never checked our carry-on bags. Went through the X-ray machine and we were on our way to the ship. We were very tired at this point but I didn't want to sleep. I am on vacation!!! Went to our rooms to put our carry-on bags away and went to the lido deck to have our first meal. The muster drilled went fine ... Then it was time for our sail away ... YEA!:D Ship goes under the Dames Point Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Cruisin Posted April 29, 2013 Author #2 Share Posted April 29, 2013 More pictures of the bridge and views of the sail away ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express Man Posted April 29, 2013 #3 Share Posted April 29, 2013 More...More..More....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Cruisin Posted April 30, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted April 30, 2013 We wanted to try the early dining and requested a table for 4 but for some reason we were seated at a larger table. *Side note ... My husband and I work in a high level hospitality hotel and talk to people all the time. We are on vacation and just wanted a small table to relax and enjoy our time with my sister and her husband. Anyways- I tried to get a hold of John Heald on his Facebook page and asked if he could help us. He asked me to remind him 7 days before our cruise and which I did but when we went to the dining room to see where we were seated ... and it was at a large table. No biggie. We went to the Maitre'D to see if he could help us and he said all the booth and smaller tables are taken. I must of looked very disappointed. I asked him if something opens up could he put us in one of those tables. He took down my name and cabin number and we walked off. After the muster drill we went to the cabin and I noticed that we had a note slipped under the door. It was from the dinning room letting us know our table was switched! YEA!!!:D Our view: The menu for 1st nights meal ... Food Porn: Cream of garden broccoli soup Chilled shrimp cocktail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Cruisin Posted April 30, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted April 30, 2013 More food porn: Smoked Hudson Valley Duck Breast Spinach and artichoke dip Fried vegetable spring rolls Indian vegetarian dish Braised beef brisket in gravy with mash potatoes and roasted vegetables Cinnamon, Pumpkin, squash, yam and cheddar pot pie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynthe66 Posted April 30, 2013 #6 Share Posted April 30, 2013 The Dames Point Bridge...we had a port hole cabin on our honeymoon and the day we returned I looked out as we were going under it I knew we were almost home. (we live in Jacksonville). But I knew that was just the first of many cruise yet to come. Can't wait till October when we go on the Victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Cruisin Posted April 30, 2013 Author #7 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Pan seared fillet of tilapia with mac n cheese Banana split Chocolate melting cake with vanilla ice cream After dinner we walked around but we were so tired after the long drive we called it a night. This is what was waiting for us ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEERINH2O Posted April 30, 2013 #8 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Love it thanks for the menus and all the details. We leave in 23 days and my daughters love seeing the menus. Thanks again Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deedle7544 Posted April 30, 2013 #9 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Loving your review, especially the pictures! We will be on her in September - thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macklovin38 Posted April 30, 2013 #10 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Subscribing- thanks for the review! Follow me on Twitter: @SarahELewis38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Cruisin Posted April 30, 2013 Author #11 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Our first sea day ... What our favorite thing to do is relax at the serenity deck with my iPod shuffle. We did this most of the day. My sister and her husband are not sun people so they tried their luck with trivia but didn't win a ship on the stick which was our goals to do this cruise (more on this later) ;) My view for the day: Tonight was Elegant night ... The sun was so bright coming into our table so we had to shut the curtain :mad: I kept peeking out of the window loving the view ;) I am sorry but I forgot to take more pictures of the menu but we did have a variety of plates for you to view ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsfamily Posted April 30, 2013 #12 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Ok, we are going end of May. Love to hear more... So Looking forward to getting away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Cruisin Posted April 30, 2013 Author #13 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Greek farmer salad Spicy alligator fritters Zucchini and eggplant parmigiana My husband and brother in law held out for prime rib and lobster ... Prime rib and two plates of lobster ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Cruisin Posted April 30, 2013 Author #14 Share Posted April 30, 2013 The sun went down and we finally were able to open our curtain up to enjoy our beautiful view ... :p A bottle of wine to go with the view ... :p We had some entertainment ... My sister enjoying it :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Cruisin Posted April 30, 2013 Author #15 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Now Dessert ... I don't know where we put it :rolleyes: Bitter and blanc Of course more chocolate melting cake with vanilla ice cream. It is to die for!!! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare deladane Posted April 30, 2013 #16 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Great review :) thanks for taking the time to post all these great photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Cruisin Posted April 30, 2013 Author #17 Share Posted April 30, 2013 After dinner we walked around the ship. We went into the library to play a few games and listened to some live music down in the Grand Atrium ... We decided to call it a night since tomorrow we will arrive in Nassau around 9am. This little guy waiting for us ... Good Night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacationlover16 Posted April 30, 2013 #18 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thank you for posting this review. We don't cruise until October so I have to live vicariously through others until then. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhcw Posted April 30, 2013 #19 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thanks for the review and pictures:). Sailing in November. Love going out of Jacksonville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kml2000 Posted April 30, 2013 #20 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thanks for the review. We sail on MONDAY!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted April 30, 2013 #21 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thanks for the review and pictures. DW and I sail in just over 4 weeks, our 4th trip on the Fascination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dremn2004 Posted April 30, 2013 #22 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I am loving your reveiw so far. We will be on her in August, and I can not wait!! Until then, I have to live through others!! Need more.... more... more... lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP4GA Posted April 30, 2013 #23 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thanks for the review. We sail at the end of May and I am looking forward to it and hearing more about your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_girl2002 Posted April 30, 2013 #24 Share Posted April 30, 2013 thanks! the food looks great! we are sailing may 11th on the fascination! cant wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted April 30, 2013 #25 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thank you for all of that as your getting me excited I Leave less than a week. Question, do the cabins have a blow dryer and have you tried it are they good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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