JerseyGuys Posted March 22, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 22, 2009 First time sailing on Carnival Imagination this summer. Any secrets or tips on this ship that would help. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofunny1959 Posted March 22, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 22, 2009 We are going to be on board Monday... When I get back ask away... :):):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2girls Posted March 22, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I don't know about any secrets. But, I have done a pictorial review. The link's in my signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtvagurl11 Posted March 23, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I would also like to know about Imagination. Any tips or cool things about her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastoftheboston Posted March 23, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Only "secret" I can think of is if you want to go to the observation bridge, which hardly anyone is ever on, go to the verandah deck and go all the way forward and walk through the door at the end of the hall and it will bring you out there. The door isn't marked "observation deck" or anything, it might have an exit sign on it, but you open that door, go through another door, and you're on the deck with everyone looking down from the mini-golf deck wondering how you got there :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGuys Posted March 24, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Great tip Eastoftheboston....just the type of information I'm looking for..Greatly appreciated!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtvagurl11 Posted March 24, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hey EastoftheBoston I see that you were just on Imagination. What were your like and dislikes? Anything thats a must do? Were you on the 3 day or 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastoftheboston Posted March 24, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I was on the 4-day trip to Key West and Cozumel. I'm trying to think of tips.... Before sail-away, I made sure I took time to walk the entire ship, from bow to stern on each deck so I could get an idea of where everything was (just start from the top and work your way down that way you don't get tired climbing stairs). The gym/spa is free, use it! The facilities up there are almost brand new and beautiful, plus there's a steam room and sauna, in addition to decent exercise equipment. Of course the Serenity Deck is great for relaxing without kids, but amazingly on my cruise I found one of the quietest, kid-free areas, with plenty of chairs, was the deck where the waterworks is. On two occassions, my partner and I were literally the ONLY ones up there. I ended up buying one of the DODs in the cup shaped like the funnel because I wanted to, but you shouldn't fall for the pressure sale of "there's only a few left!" Trust me, there are more than a few left. You'll see them all week. One thing I kept seeing when people would get DOD's in those special glasses, they would just leave the glasses on the table or give them back to the bar when they were done. Those are yours to keep! If you're just going to give the glass back, ask for it in a normal glass, since it's cheaper that way! Definitely have the chocolate melting cake :) And while I didn't buy liquor at the duty free store, I would say if you're going to do it, do it before the last day. The prices don't change on the last day, but I went in other times during the cruise and it was quiet and I talked with the staff in there (it's the only place to find snacks like pringles, etc), but for some reason everyone waits until the last day and then it's a mad house! Do your shopping in peace beforehand, it all gets delivered to you on the last night so it doesn't matter when you buy it. If I missed something let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2nj Posted March 26, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Hi, Please how formal is formal night? We are booked for the April 4 night cruise (Key West and Cozumel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol y Mar Posted March 26, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Hi, Please how formal is formal night? We are booked for the April 4 night cruise (Key West and Cozumel) When are you going? Sol y Mar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwait06 Posted March 31, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We are going to be on board Monday...When I get back ask away... :):):):) got anything good for us??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin1313 Posted March 31, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We are going to be on board Monday...When I get back ask away... :):):):) Did you go to the piano bar? If so, how was Josh? Did you see the live band "Pure" who plays on the Promenade deck at night? If so, how were they? Thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkidoodle Posted March 31, 2009 #13 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We are going to be on board Monday...When I get back ask away... :):):):) Curious minds want to know. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisFemmeKat Posted March 31, 2009 #14 Share Posted March 31, 2009 me too.. ill be on 4/20/09.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol y Mar Posted March 31, 2009 #15 Share Posted March 31, 2009 me too.. ill be on 4/20/09.. Check out our roll call: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=857745 Sol y Mar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justme6150595 Posted April 5, 2009 #16 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Curious minds want to know. ;) i am new sorry for any mistakes, our first cruise will be with u on the imagination cannot wait-any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkidoodle Posted April 6, 2009 #17 Share Posted April 6, 2009 i am new sorry for any mistakes, our first cruise will be with u on the imagination cannot wait-any tips? Hi there justme....join us on the 5/4 Imagination roll call....see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezie68 Posted April 15, 2009 #18 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Just booked the Imagination for 10/12/09. Can't wait! Second time on Carnival. Looking forward to it! The Carnival booking agent told me the ship is very similar to the Extasy, which was the first ship I ever went on. I had the best time ever. I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkidoodle Posted April 15, 2009 #19 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Just booked the Imagination for 10/12/09. Can't wait! Second time on Carnival. Looking forward to it!The Carnival booking agent told me the ship is very similar to the Extasy, which was the first ship I ever went on. I had the best time ever. I can't wait! That info is correct. The Imagination and the Ecstasy are both Fantasy Class ships and the layouts are identical. Enjoy your cruise. We'll be sailing on her for the 3rd time on 5/4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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