Battlewagon Posted December 7, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 7, 2015 First time sailing from Canaveral. It was a cake walk compared to Jacksonville and a little better than Miami. Look forward to our next cruise from that port. The first day was a bit rainy but not bad at all. We where doing this on a tight budget an cabin E49 nice aside from some behind the scenes noise. Did not really bother us, I think it might have been the elevators. Day 2 was overcast but not raining. Nassau was, well Nassau. Left the boat to buy some local Rum and then boarded and Sat outside at the rear of the Lido enjoying the sounds of the brass band playing down below, just past the customs check point, playing Christmas music. Loved the empty boat. Nice and relaxing. Day 3 started out nice but overcast, the captain sailed N NE instead of heading back past Freeport. We got within sight of Grand Bahama before turning West. Had a pretty fair wind from the East but this track kept it nice for a sea day. The atrium looked great all decked out for Christmas. Had a Christmas show in the Fantasia at 4 and had a Christmas sing along in the atrium WITH SNOW at 9. Good times. Started getting a little rough once we cleared Grand Bahama. He continued West until we where about 15 miles from the FL coast. Once he turned North it got interesting. Many complaints this morning of not being able to eat or losing what they had. I rather enjoyed the weather. Made it interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debnjoe1438 Posted December 7, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Thanks for the quick review. I hope it's now windy when I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRocks Posted December 7, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I've sailed outta Canaveral many times + again this Jan. It has GREAT facilities. Only complaints, the sail-away is a non-event + the weather can be a little iffy in Jan when we normally sail. But, if I'm driving it's a gang closer than Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerRose Posted December 7, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 7, 2015 this was my first cruise with Carnival... I thought they did a great job creating a fun weekend escape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlewagon Posted December 8, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I had a great time and the snow in the atrium was very cool. Might sail again in January on the Sensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted December 8, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 8, 2015 We are doing the Sensation 3 day in February for a quick winter get-a-way to hold us over till the real cruise in May! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACUQUI58 Posted December 8, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 8, 2015 So excited we leave on Thursday and I think the weather will be beautiful...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleg Posted December 8, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) We are doing the Sensation 3 day in February for a quick winter get-a-way to hold us over till the real cruise in May! :) We are to, on Feb 11th Next real cruise 11/11 on the Sunshine. Edited December 8, 2015 by uncleg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACUQUI58 Posted December 13, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Just got in from cruising the Sensation.... We had an awesome time.... Weather was beautiful the ship was nice and clean, great service, great food... My only complaint is that they need to get better coffee on the buffet area, the coffee at the restaurants was always fresh.... Other wise it eas a fantastic 3 day cruise.... Now waitin to sail on April 20th on the carnival Magic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlewagon Posted December 14, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I am not a coffee drinker but the wife is. She also found the coffe at the Lido buffet lacking. However she liked the coffee by the Mongolian Wok near the pool. And looks like I will be sailing the Sensation again next month. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyce&bob Posted December 14, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 14, 2015 First time sailing from Canaveral. It was a cake walk compared to Jacksonville and a little better than Miami. Look forward to our next cruise from that port. The first day was a bit rainy but not bad at all. We where doing this on a tight budget an cabin E49 nice aside from some behind the scenes noise. Did not really bother us, I think it might have been the elevators. Day 2 was overcast but not raining. Nassau was, well Nassau. Left the boat to buy some local Rum and then boarded and Sat outside at the rear of the Lido enjoying the sounds of the brass band playing down below, just past the customs check point, playing Christmas music. Loved the empty boat. Nice and relaxing. Day 3 started out nice but overcast, the captain sailed N NE instead of heading back past Freeport. We got within sight of Grand Bahama before turning West. Had a pretty fair wind from the East but this track kept it nice for a sea day. The atrium looked great all decked out for Christmas. Had a Christmas show in the Fantasia at 4 and had a Christmas sing along in the atrium WITH SNOW at 9. Good times. Started getting a little rough once we cleared Grand Bahama. He continued West until we where about 15 miles from the FL coast. Once he turned North it got interesting. Many complaints this morning of not being able to eat or losing what they had. I rather enjoyed the weather. Made it interesting. Don't get many reviews on 3 day cruises... We are taking our grandson on the Sensation 3 day cruise in January. Keeping fingers crossed the weather will at least be decent. He is 25 and this is his 1st cruise. Since we are seniors can you offer any advise as to what you think he would enjoy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACUQUI58 Posted December 14, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Aside from the Casino there is Bingo... If you like to play trivia there are games during the whole day....lots of shows and activities even for a retired crowd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeworthy Posted January 4, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 4, 2016 If your grandson is 25, the Carnival Sensation is right up his alley. A mostly spring break partying and drinking atmosphere, loud music blaring. He'll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDENISLESLADY Posted January 4, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 4, 2016 You aren't by any chance going on Jan 7? I'm taking my daughter who is 21, this is also her first cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karibritt01 Posted January 4, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I'll be on the Sensation Jan 17, and I can hardly wait! I get excited seeing these reviews. Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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