saltybones

Thank you so much for the tips, I will do some more homework. I have plenty of time, I am retired and would have to save up some serious money before doing this. Right now I just have to be content doing the cruise ship thing. We do have our own gear, so the thing to do is just bring our mask and snorkels and leave our fins at home and rent some.

But, staying somewhere that is walkable to the snorkeling area would be a plus.

Wish I could just move there!

I was looking at this too, it is so on my bucket list. We live in Georgia, guess we could drive to Miami. Did you book through Infinity? Did you bring your own snorkeling gear?

It sounds like a dream come true!

We have been there though Carnival's beach break two times, but there is just not enough time.

We are booked on the Magic for next September and hope to go there again. But to have a whole week, that would be heaven!

Thank you so much for this information!

Enjoying your review!

That may be the way for me too next September. Either way I Have to snorkel there. Hopefully one day I will be able to do a fly in vacation to west bay!

We have done Tabyana beach break twice thru Carnival, last time in 2013, loved every minute of our stay. They have lockers, showers, snorkeling gear, etc. We have our own gear.

Food was not on my mind, I just wanted to snorkel as long as I could! lol

Did have to stop long enough to get my traditional Monkey La La, yummy!

Can't wait to go back next September on the Magic!

Yes, my DH will not cruise without a balcony, and the Fascination has them for a reasonable price.

I will have to try to convince him to maybe an ocean view.

We did a port hole once. He didn't like it. lol

Yes, I looked the other day and did not see it. I will take a taxi of I have to!

I hope Carnival still offers this excursion to Tabyana next September!

We did this excursion thru Carnival about two years ago. We are booked for next September and plan on going back to Tabyana. I was hoping Carnival still offered this.

For me it was my best snorkeling experience I have ever had. I would suggest this to anyone. One day maybe I can do a land vacation there, so I could snorkel as long as I wish!

That sounds like a great idea, have to try that one next time. Being from the south, know how important sweet tea is!

We got the journal on the Fascination about two weeks ago. It wasn't what I really like, which is the tervis tumblers. But, I was able to take them to guest services and they gave me two tumblers! I was a very happy camper.

This was a five day cruise, and I think we were the last to get lobster on elegant night! Life is Good!

Love the Fascination, hate that it will be replaced next year with the Elation.

Oh Well, at least it will be a new magnet to add to my fridge. Just will miss our extra balcony rooms on the side.

Looking forward to your review, I am booked for next year on this ship.

You got that right!

lol, sugar, that's what I use, but my DH is a diabetic.

The ship has Plenty of sugar.

Yes they did, but, my DH is a diehard Splenda user lol

We were on the Fascination a week ago and the had generic packets of sweeteners. No brand names. DH loves Splenda, luckily I had a little with me.

I sure hope it's a ship for Mobile!

Never sailed from there, only about 5 hrs away for me!

We usually take the jitney to the Fish Fry, last time we ate at the Anchorage, which was farther towards the back. Very Yummy!

Looking forward to going back there in about 25 days!

Wanting to go to Junkanoo also next month, sounds like a good deal.

Just found this review of yours, know you always shine on them!

Just about to book the Magic for next year and this is just what the Dr. Ordered! Thanks so much!

Great review! Love the Fascination!

Great review!

I think the Elation will be a downgrade for Jacksonville. I will miss the Fascination!

Jaxport is my closest cruise port, I would cruise anything they had!

Maybe one day.

Hoping one day Jaxport will have another terminal that would accept larger ships!