Carnival Imagination and Carnival Sunshine - My Back-to-Back Photo Review

[wrigley80]

We decided to use our free drink coupon. My dad ordered a virgin Miami Vice

 

I tried the Raspberry Mojito. It was pretty good

 

I ordered the steak and eggs for breakfast. It was very good

 

And of course Brunch isn't complete until you have dessert. I ordered the carmelized cheesecake. This was sooooooo yummy

 

My dad ordered the banana cream pie. He liked his as well

[wrigley80]

After breakfast we went out to enjoy the day at sea. It was a beautiful day to enjoy

 

So where did we got first...you guessed it the outdoor promenade area

 

Promenade Deck

 

Candy Shop

 

Doing what my dad does best He's gonna beat me for putting up this picture....haha. We love days at sea for this reason. It is so relaxing

 

I decided to donate a few dollars to the casino

 

My dad faired a little better than I did

[wrigley80]

It was like we had the whole ship to ourselves. Everyone was outside enjoying the sun

 

 

Our hallway looking forward

 

What is the worse part about vacation?? Everyone say it with me.....Packing Up but this time wasn't so bad because we still had 9 days of vacation to go

We decided to pack up a little before heading up to dinner

 

One last view of the ocean before it got too dark. Ahhhh

 

We decided to hit up the Taste Bar on this final night. The taste bar was on deck 9 just past the Photo Gallery

[wrigley80]

Our waiters dancing to "What Does the Fox Say".....kinda odd watching an Indonesian man sing a song by two Norwegian guys ;)

 

The final food porn on the Imagination cruise

 

These guys were great. Ask to sit in Felix's section on the Imagination if you have anytime dining

 

Awwwww the Heart

[wrigley80]

I won a ship on a stick for playing sports trivia on our final day

 

 

Well there you have it. Our cruise on the Carnival Imagination is now complete. Next up is our drive from Miami to New Orleans and our pre-cruise day in New Orleans.

 

If you have any questions about anything please don't hesitate to ask :)

Edited January 10, 2014 by wrigley80

[sunny4jj]

Well we got our showers and got cleaned up and we headed up to dinner. Dinner this night was relaxed because there weren't too many people in the dining room. I think there were still a lot of people out partying at Fat Tuesdays and Senor Frogs in Cozumel

 

 

 

This was Jerminka. She was a junior hostess in the dining room from Bosnia Herzegovina. My dad fell in love with her :p. She was so nice. We are now friends on FB

 

Flat Iron Steak.....aka Old Faithful for my Dad

 

This was the diet Pumpkin Pie.....don't order this it tasted like wallpaper paste

 

 

 

I won't ask how you know know what wallpaper paste tastes like😜!

[klhskygirl]

Great review! Thanks, can't wait for the next one!

[Chelleum]

Great review and pics!! I'm going on the Ecstasy in 9 days and we are doing the same itinerary Key west and Cozumel. First time to both ports. Can't wait to read your next review.

[poptart]

Brianna,

Rose did an excellent job of describing paradise beach. My daughter is handicapped and loved the pool there. the steps and handrails made it easy for her. Your dad will love it.

 

My husband never gets in the water and HE loved the pool at paradise.

 

My 22 year old granddaughter and her friend loved the beach and water toys.

 

Paradise is a perfect beach for any age.

 

We are not big drinkers or eaters so we don't do all inclusive.

 

Congratulations on your new job. It sounds perfect for you.

 

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[wrigley80]

I won't ask how you know know what wallpaper paste tastes like!

 

 

Hey every little kid has got to try something once....it's just like eating glue......lol

 

 

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[wrigley80]

Great review! Thanks, can't wait for the next one!

 

 

Thank you. I will be continuing on with the rest of the review tomorrow

 

 

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[2 cruzen]

I guess if the pictures are $32 each, the cd isn't that bad, but geez, such a mark up. I always thought if Carnival would lower the price of their pictures they would sell so many more. IF people are like me. Quantity at a lesser price point than less pictures sold at higher prices.

 

Re: Paradise beach, we would be tempted to go there too. We started out requesting going to the Money Bar beach since I had read it has good snorkeling, but very little beach. Cab driver suggested Mr. Sanchos so that's how we ended up there.

 

Actually, I would like to do the Cozumel Bar Bus Hop, just to visit the opposite side of the island.

 

Can't wait for the 2nd part. I know what you mean thinking 37 degrees is wonderful. We had our -25 weather the first week of December and it was horrid.

[wrigley80]

Great review and pics!! I'm going on the Ecstasy in 9 days and we are doing the same itinerary Key west and Cozumel. First time to both ports. Can't wait to read your next review.

 

 

The layout on the Ecstasy will be the same as what there was on the Imagination. You will love a Key West and Cozumel....there are so many things to do in both ports.

 

 

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[wrigley80]

Brianna,

Rose did an excellent job of describing paradise beach. My daughter is handicapped and loved the pool there. the steps and handrails made it easy for her. Your dad will love it.

 

My husband never gets in the water and HE loved the pool at paradise.

 

My 22 year old granddaughter and her friend loved the beach and water toys.

 

Paradise is a perfect beach for any age.

 

We are not big drinkers or eaters so we don't do all inclusive.

 

Congratulations on your new job. It sounds perfect for you.

 

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Thank-You. After reading Rose's description we have decided to go to Paradise Beach. It sounds perfect and exactly what we want to do. When we arrive I think I'll just tell the waiters if they need me I will be in the pool.

 

Thank-You. I'm excited about this new job opportunity.

 

 

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[wrigley80]

I guess if the pictures are $32 each, the cd isn't that bad, but geez, such a mark up. I always thought if Carnival would lower the price of their pictures they would sell so many more. IF people are like me. Quantity at a lesser price point than less pictures sold at higher prices.

 

 

 

Re: Paradise beach, we would be tempted to go there too. We started out requesting going to the Money Bar beach since I had read it has good snorkeling, but very little beach. Cab driver suggested Mr. Sanchos so that's how we ended up there.

 

 

 

Actually, I would like to do the Cozumel Bar Bus Hop, just to visit the opposite side of the island.

 

 

 

Can't wait for the 2nd part. I know what you mean thinking 37 degrees is wonderful. We had our -25 weather the first week of December and it was horrid.

 

 

Some people on our Carnival Dream roll call have organized a group tour for the Cozumel Bar Hop bus but we don't drink so I don't wanna try that. I would like to go to the other side of the island. It is absolutely beautiful over there.

 

I will get started on the 2nd part tomorrow. I have nothing going on this weekend other than watching football and working on my review

 

Thanks for still following my review

 

 

 

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[familyfuncruise]

Awesome review! Looking forward to your New Orleans/Sunshine review..

 

Ps- Congratulations on the new job! ;)

[wrigley80]

Awesome review! Looking forward to your New Orleans/Sunshine review..

 

Ps- Congratulations on the new job! ;)

 

Thank-You so much. You will love the Sunshine

[wrigley80]

We disembarked the Carnival Imagination on Friday, December 7th and we headed to Budget Rental Car to pick up our car to head towards New Orleans.

 

Now we had originally intended to drive through to New Orleans but after talking with a few friends who live Louisiana and Florida we decided against that. I have a childhood friend who lives in Madison, FL. Madison is halfway between New Orleans and Miami. We got to my friends house around 5:30 pm on Friday. It was nice to catch up with her and her family.

 

We left her house by 5:00 am on Saturday and we were headed towards New Orleans. I wanted to get on the road early because I knew that we still had about 6 hour drive to get to New Orleans. We had never been to New Orleans and we wanted to have some time to sightsee and enjoy the city.

 

Anyone who has drove through Florida know what these signs are. Indian River Citrus with Live Baby Gators. I mean how could you pass the chance to see some live baby gators

 

I am a Gator fan so we wanted to stop off in Gainesville to see the campus

 

 

Welcome to Alabama

 

The tunnel used to drive under Mobile Bay

 

Welcome to Mississippi

[wrigley80]

Welcome to Louisiana....oh thank god we are getting closer. Anyone who ever thinks about driving from Miami to New Orleans please think twice it's like the drive that never ends

 

We made it to New Orleans and the hotel :D I was never so happy to see a comfy bed. We got to the hotel around noon and we were allowed to check-in early. That was wonderful. We stayed at the Sleep Inn and Suites in Metairie, LA. It was a very nice hotel. We also stayed at this hotel after the cruise. Once we got in the room we both got showers and cleaned up. Got some fresh clothes on and we were ready to head out into the city to see what kind of fun we could find

Edited January 11, 2014 by wrigley80

[Cheleblanc]

Loving your review so far! I will be on the Sunshine Feb 1 so I can't wait to see what you thought of it.

Edited January 11, 2014 by Cheleblanc

[kruzerci]

I'm excited to see the Sunshine review.

[wrigley80]

Well once we were dressed and headed to New Orleans. I had a map of the city and a list of places where we wanted to go.

 

New Orleans is a city with very narrow streets and lots of one-way streets

 

Marie Laveau's House of VooDoo.....this shop was a little scary ;)

 

Royal Street

 

 

There were street performers on every corner

[wrigley80]

After we drove around for about 45 minutes we decide that we were both getting hungry and I wanted to try a place that I was told is a must see for food. Plus I was told that the later in the day it gets the longer the lines you will find

 

So we headed out to find Port of Call restaurant. It is at 838 Esplanade Ave

 

 

 

Their specialty is a chesseburger with a baked potato. Don't expect to find French fries here.....only baked potatoes

 

 

 

It was soooooo good

[LPGA Golfer Gal]

Great review. I too am looking forward to reading about the Sunshine. We will be on her in July.

Thanks

[purplemusik]

can't wait for the next part!!!