1st Cruise

[Philly Cruiser]

We are going on our first cruise in June, on Carnival Imagination. Why don't I see many posts about this ship?

Can anyone give any good advice-do's and don'ts?

[mrdood]

...because you are not looking for them:confused:

 

Imagination:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=322587

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=314500

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=306141

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=303121

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=303791

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=295634

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=287530

 

There are many more, but that should give you an idea and I wanted to keep them to the most recent reviews...

 

Do's and do not's:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=48388

 

This thread is MASSIVE, but lots of good stuff!

 

Have a great cruise, it is my favorite Fantasy class ship!

[DqALEX]

Welcome to the world of cruising. The advice I will give you is to pack light, and get there early. I still remember my first cruise. You get a paper everyday that gives you a list of what is going on, all the information for the day and also(nice to save it to remember your cruise). Also try not to miss the talks by the cruise director on the place's you will be visiting. Try not to miss the shows and have a great time. Make sure when you get back to write a review. Have a great time Alex

[gfsmith]

We loved this ship.

 

You will have a fantastic time, get to the terminal early it's a great time to meet people that are as excited as you are.:D

[cloudydrms]

I loved the Imagination! Go with a good attitude and you'll have a wonderful time!

 

Cindy

[Philly Cruiser]

first time on website...all new to me. Figured I would put the questions out there.

 

I appreciate your help.

[DqALEX]

We all had to start some where. There are some people who enjoy flaming people, but there a lot of really nice people here who will answer any question out there. Cotton, Going crusing, and Big Duck can answer just about any question. There answers are usually right on, but with Going crusing and Big duck make sure you ask before 3pm because they are drunk after 5pm LOL

[timmah]

i just got back today from the imagination. great ship if you have any questions feel free to email me. freddydursty00@yahoo.com

[cruzn buckeye]

Another important thing for a FIRST-TIMER is to go the the debarkation talk.

[jckvpa0]

Another important thing for a FIRST-TIMER is to go the the debarkation talk.

 

 

.... or you can watch it on the T.V. in your room, they will show it over & over again.

[anubian]

Hey Philly Cruiser,

We live in Reading PA. We went on the Imagination last year. Not sure if you have kids...but I have 6 and they range in age. They had a ball. Camp Carnival is awesome.

 

Open yourself up to fun and relaxation. Be an educated traveller though and do your research before you leave, read posts on this site and then go to all the informational talks once on the ship.

 

Regarding excursions, I would research them on your own through reading tours that are recommended by other posters here on CC.com and then go through the operator privately. If you feel more comfortable, use Carnival's excursion for the first time. We chose to go out on our own and got more for our money (and still made it back to the ship on time).

 

 

Have fun. Don't forget to let us know how everything went for you.

[cathyoo]

Welcome Philly Cruiser. I take it you are from Philadelphia??? If so there is a great thread for Philly Cruisers. I'm mostly a lurker on that board but everyone seems really friendly. You should check it out.

http://messages.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=44364

 

If you are in Philly, where about? I'm in Wissinoming, small section near the Bridge/Pratt El station.

 

I hope you really enjoy your first cruise. Lots of important information on these boards. I do want to warn you not to get too upset if you read some negative comments about the Inspiration. My last cruise was on the Liberty and after reading all the negative comments about motion, lousy food and rude staff I was having heart palapations. Not for myself but because I picked the cruise for 5 other people. Well everyone of us absolutely LOVED the ship.

 

When are you sailing? Have you checked the roll call boards for your date.

 

You'll like it here.

[timmah]

we didnt go to the debarkation talk, we didn't have any problems whatsoever with customs. one of the people in our group packed his passport away and used his driver's license to get through customs and had no problem. i loved the imagination as this was my first cruise and im definitely going on another one soon

[Cuizer2]

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