Our Fabulous Fascination cruise (with pics!!) 8/2/14

[Winterstale]

You must have skipped over it. Go back to post #76 for my Kevin story. Thanks for reading!

 

thank you!! I will!! :D Really wanted to read it because I firmly believe in those happenings :D

[Mrs.C05]

Great review, and high five to Ryan on winning money on bingo!

Can't wait to read the Liberty review!

Edited September 4, 2014 by Mrs.C05

[pghsteelerfan]

I loved this review as much as I have your others. The pictures are really good and I loved the sunset ones the last night. Congratulations to Ryan for that big bingo win! I guess that definitely made up for him getting hurt, which I felt so bad for him. One thing I really love about your reviews is that I feel like I'm on the cruise with you. I'm going through major "cruise withdraws" right now, so reading reviews like yours helps with that...well, just a little. LOL!!! I'm one who would really like to cruise on one of the smaller ships and hope to get to soon. I'm bummed that your review is over but am really looking forward to your Liberty review. Thank you again for taking the time to do another.

[Jamman54]

I loved this review as much as I have your others. The pictures are really good and I loved the sunset ones the last night. Congratulations to Ryan for that big bingo win! I guess that definitely made up for him getting hurt, which I felt so bad for him. One thing I really love about your reviews is that I feel like I'm on the cruise with you. I'm going through major "cruise withdraws" right now, so reading reviews like yours helps with that...well, just a little. LOL!!! I'm one who would really like to cruise on one of the smaller ships and hope to get to soon. I'm bummed that your review is over but am really looking forward to your Liberty review. Thank you again for taking the time to do another.

 

Thanks for reading, and I'm glad that I can help you with your cruise withdrawl. Just hang in there a few more days until my Liberty review gets rolling!

[marshhawk]

Thank you for a wonderful pictorial review. I will be on the Fascination on November 8th, (for the 4th time) you reminded me of so many things that I love about cruising on her, starting with the Dames Point Bridge, and that's in the first 12 minutes after leaving the dock! Thank you again,

[bfkkbc]

Thank you so much for the review!! You don't find too many of the Fascination!! I have been on her several times and next to the Inspiration, she is my favorite ship!

 

My question is about the Marina shops in Nassau. Where do you go to get the ferry over to Atlantis and where are the shops once you get there?? Again, thank you for the review. I really enjoyed it! :)

[Gamecockna]

Great review Jamman54. Looking forward to the Liberty review. We sail her on 11/7.

[Jamman54]

Thank you so much for the review!! You don't find too many of the Fascination!! I have been on her several times and next to the Inspiration, she is my favorite ship!

 

My question is about the Marina shops in Nassau. Where do you go to get the ferry over to Atlantis and where are the shops once you get there?? Again, thank you for the review. I really enjoyed it! :)

 

Thanks for reading!!

 

Once you leave the cruise terminal there will be a booth outside where you buy your tickets. There ferry leaves a very short walk from the, directly across the street from Sharkeez.

[Gypsywych]

We (six of us) will be on the Fascination on the 22nd of this month.

Thank you so much for the timely review. The pictures alone are the highlight of my week. It's made the wait much more fun!

:)

 

I am so sorry for the loss of your son. You, your wife and Ryan are a strong, wonderful family. I am so glad that you had the time together on this vacation.

Again, thanks for sharing.

[SMSACE6]

I loved your review of the Fascination! I will look forward to your review of the Liberty. I have loved each and every cruise/cruise ship that I have been on, but if I were to pick a favorite, it would be the Liberty. Thanks for these wonderful reviews:)

[Crusin Karen]

It was the bingo numbers on the card at the 1st bingo session that Ryan & Patti went to - Post #76 on page 4 of the review.

 

Somebody mentioned a heart shaped window on a boat? but I didn't see that one.

 

I do see an "orb" on the picture where Ryan is dancing Gangham Style with the servers though, another "sign" from Kevin? I say yes!!

 

Thank you for such a wonderful review! I'm headed over to find your Liberty review.

 

So sorry for your loss - I can't even imagine. - I do love the Dr. Seuss quote though!

 

Cindy

That was me. Go to page 6, post 114. First pictures after getting off ship in Nassau. One of the boats has a heart shaped window! :)

[GeorgiaMomof4]

Thanks so much for the review. It brought back great memories of our Fascination cruise in February of this year.

 

I saw where Jase was the Cruise Director for your sailing. He was the assistant when we cruised and we really enjoyed him. He was a very engaging young man and we actually talked with him quite a bit. I'm glad to see he has moved on up to CD. Did you have any interaction with him? Just wondering how he was doing as a CD.

[luvmysox1]

Thanks for this review on Fascination! 22 days left to wait.

 

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[Jamman54]

Thanks so much for the review. It brought back great memories of our Fascination cruise in February of this year.

 

I saw where Jase was the Cruise Director for your sailing. He was the assistant when we cruised and we really enjoyed him. He was a very engaging young man and we actually talked with him quite a bit. I'm glad to see he has moved on up to CD. Did you have any interaction with him? Just wondering how he was doing as a CD.

 

Thanks for reading! We thought that Jase did a great job as CD. He was out and about all the time. Talked to him briefly at the VIFP party, but that was about it.

[wrcjr98]

That was me. Go to page 6, post 114. First pictures after getting off ship in Nassau. One of the boats has a heart shaped window! :)

 

Oh wow! I see it now!! :)

[watermelonqueen99]

I really enjoyed your review! I am so very sorry for the loss of your son.

[Chelleum]

I really enjoyed reading your review and great pics. Sorry about the loss of your son. I'm glad Ryan is ok! and he did great in Bingo.

[LUVMYGSDOG]

Enjoyed the review and thank you for taking time to write it. We enjoyed the Fascination very much last April and hope to sail on her again!

 

Kim

 

 

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[babsee101]

Thanks for your wonderful review of your cruise on the Fascination! Looking forward to the Liberty review!

[ktinnc]

Great review....liking forward to your liberty one as well!

 

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[ddloml]

Jeff, I just discovered your reviews, and they are great! They're full of ideas on how to enjoy a Carnival cruise to the fullest.

 

DW and I are visiting Nassau on a Liberty cruise next month. We have never been to Nassau before, and most CC reviews dismiss it as a lackluster port. We were considering a visit to Atlantis, just to view the sights like you did in this review.

 

I notice that you like to spend some time in the onboard casino. Yet, when you visited Nassau and took the time to water taxi over to Atlantis, it did not appear that you visited that casino. Is an Atlantis casino visit worth it, or are the slots and table games not to your liking?

 

TIA for your answer, or for an answer from any other CC member that may have an opinion.

[Jamman54]

Jeff, I just discovered your reviews, and they are great! They're full of ideas on how to enjoy a Carnival cruise to the fullest.

 

DW and I are visiting Nassau on a Liberty cruise next month. We have never been to Nassau before, and most CC reviews dismiss it as a lackluster port. We were considering a visit to Atlantis, just to view the sights like you did in this review.

 

I notice that you like to spend some time in the onboard casino. Yet, when you visited Nassau and took the time to water taxi over to Atlantis, it did not appear that you visited that casino. Is an Atlantis casino visit worth it, or are the slots and table games not to your liking?

 

TIA for your answer, or for an answer from any other CC member that may have an opinion.

 

Thanks for reading. Glad you find my reviews helpful!

 

We did walk through the casino when we were at the Atlantis, but as it is in all casinos, picture taking is not allowed. On board ship, they will cut you some slack if you are taking photos of the tournaments, but other than that, no.

 

The reason we didn't play there, was because we were playing so much on the Fascination, plus I was itching to get over to Senor Frog's!! :D

[iloverags2]

Just stumbled across your latest review here...

 

First, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family seem to find strength in each other and being together...it's the tests in life that really show the human spirit and its resilience. May you find peace in memories made, and in those moments when your son shows he is still here with you.

 

This was a wonderful review...thank you so much for sharing your trip with us. Looking forward to reading about your next cruise.

[Jamman54]

Just stumbled across your latest review here...

 

First, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family seem to find strength in each other and being together...it's the tests in life that really show the human spirit and its resilience. May you find peace in memories made, and in those moments when your son shows he is still here with you.

 

This was a wonderful review...thank you so much for sharing your trip with us. Looking forward to reading about your next cruise.

 

Thank you for reading, and your kind words.

[ImmortalxKiss]

Great review! I love Fascination, mostly because HMC is by far my favorite port!