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A great trip report. I sailed on their first ship, and had a very good experience. Like you said about the ship being old was the same, however it was well taken care of. The buffet was ok, but the dining room was better. The shows were good for a short cruise. My group really enjoyed the karaoke. If I'm in the area I would not hesitate to give the Magartaville a try.

Nice pictures 

I'm late getting to this post, considering I'm looking at this cruise for New Year. I am enjoying the trip report along with the pictures. I'm sorry you missed Montego Bay because this is my favorite place in Jamaica.

Thanks again for your detailed report.

66 weeks to breeze on the Carnival Breeze

Great pictures and trip report.

Carnival Breeze 1 year, 4 months, 8 days, 7 hours

I enjoyed reading your trip report. Thank you, I just hope I will get visit before the door closes on this cruise.

Have fun :).

Can anyone tell me who the talent is for the October 9th, 2017 sailing of the Carnival Ecstasy? I called and it isn't listed because it's sold out.They told me to keep trying but I don't want to bother unless I know it's someone we would enjoy seeing! TIA

 

 

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There is no concert on the October 9, 2017 sailing and there are still cabins available on that sailing.

Is MyVegas, a reward program from a specific casino? I have only been to Las Vegas, twice, 1994 and 2008.

Breeze, 77 weeks, 1 day

I'm down to 75 weeks and six days. I'm getting closer😎.

I truly loved all of the t-shirts, how creative you all are. I will be looking into the t-shirts for upcoming cruises.

Freeport, Taino Beach

Nassau, Ferry to Paradise Island-Atlantis

Key West, Hop on and off trolley

Breeze, 77 weeks, 1 day

Breeze, 1 year and under 6 months.

Breeze, 1 year, 6 months

Breeze, 549 days, wait🤔, 1 year, 6 months, 1 day sounds better 🤗.

Take half as many clothes. Take more money than you think you will need. Spend $20 in the casino to remind yourself why you dont gamble. Join in a Lido game, join a line dance. Get up early and watch a sunrise. Find the "wind tunnel" door at the front of the ship and take silly pictures! (Our 1st cruise on the Paradise we spent probably 20 min every morning doing dumb stuff at those doors!) And HAVE FUN and TRY NEW THINGS! :cool:

drgonzogoo, I love your advice:D

I am glad you had a good time for the short cruise.

I didn't know it would read like this. I was just trying to get everything in:).

I'm trying to put pictures in my report

Like others have said, the ship is older but I felt it was great. Also, I think I like the smaller ships better.

This was the first vacation I had since Christmas and New Years. So for nine months, which felt like an eternity, I didn't go anywhere. I had planned a 60th birthday cruise for my family and friends on the Carnival Fascination. I wanted to be there on my birthday in September, but had to wait so everyone could get off work. I must say, this vacation, even a short one was much needed. I flew from Washington DC with three friends on Wednesday. Great flight on Jet Blue. I met my other three friends at the Aloft Hotel, Jacksonville airport. My daughters drove from Charlotte NC, that evening. They stayed at the Jacksonville Plaza Hotel. The Aloft was in a great location near shopping and restaurants. The next morning after talking to my daughters, my friends went shopping and I went down to the lobby to see what was for breakfast. It didn't look that great for $7.50 plus the cost of a drink, so I went to McDonald's. We all finally made it back to the hotel to get the shuttle to the ship. After a short ride, we were in line to get on the ship. The line wasn't too long however, my friend forgot to take a bottle of water out of her purse and security made her walk all the way to the back of the building to dispose of the bottle although I saw others bottle thrown away near the x-ray machines. After checking in and pictures, up to the Lido deck. I made a bee line for the Coconut Grove buffet. I sat near the entrance to wait for my daughters. My daughters arrived at different times because for some reason the shuttles had lists and they were not aware of this so they came at different times. I was extremely happy when I saw them. After eating, the muster drill. I sat near the grill to meet the people from the roll call. The only one there was Whoberry:). I looked at the picture on the Cruise Critic roll call page and asked the girl sitting near my table, showing her the picture was she Whoberry? She smiled and said she was. I was so excited. My daughters and I went to the front of the ship to see the bridge. It was very windy but just as exciting. I was a little puzzled by US Coast guard giving us an escort out. I have been on three previous cruises and never saw this. Finally made it to the room. There were three of the us and the layout was horrible, the only good thing was I am not a room person. It was two twin beds and a bunk at the bottom of the first bed. My one friend had the window and she had to either climb over the first bed or bend over and walk under the bed. I just could not see any other arrangement because I waited on another friend who said she wanted to go only to back out so we made do. I really enjoyed the Motown Show, but my other friends and family enjoyed all of the shows especially the Hasbro Show. I thought the food was great in the Inspiration Dining Room. Our ports were Freeport, which I liked and Nassau, not one of my favorites. We went to Lucaya to shop in Freeport and in Nassau we walked to the ferry port and went to Atlantis. The skies open and the down came the rain. My daughters walked over to Cabbage Beach while I waited for them to return. We got soaked walking back to the ferry. I did enjoy the guides taking about the history of Paradise Island. Walking back to the ship was fun because we were already wet. I went to my room to take off the wet clothes and went to sleep. Got up and looked for family and friends and found some of them in the casino. I lost $20. That was my limit. I did enjoy shopping at the $10 store. They had a special, buy 4 get the 5th item free so my friend bought a shawl, bag, a watch, and I bought a shawl and a bag. We split the cost. On the last day, my daughter renewed her vows. It was in the library. There were 13 of total and it was set up very nicely. I knew the planner said the captain would read the vows but I was surprised it wasn't his assistant. He was very nice and everything went off without a hitch. The cake was beautiful and they served champagne for the adults and apple juice for the children. The last night of the cruise the winds were rough. The Lido deck was closed. I took a nap and missed my dinner time. I went to my regular dining room and although I missed my setting, I was seated with a friendly group. I went to find my family and friend again and they were in the usual place, the casino. This cruise was great for my friends and family. The price was excellent for what we received. It is not a cruise for someone who like the bells and whistles of a large ship.

Your trip report is great but the pictures are awesome:):).

Sublarry I am soooo happy :D your wife's wallet was at home. I will be on the Fascination October 15. I haven't had a vacation since the week of New Years. I am past due. You gave very good information. I will do some of the activities mentioned in the report. Thanks again for the great trip report.