Ecstasy 3/3/05 Booking Adventure

[costpenn]

Hello All,

 

First post. Yesterday evening, my wife and I spontaneously booked the 4 nite western Carribean on the Ecstasy out of Galveston. The price at 449.00 seemed reasonable enough - looks like it's right before Spring Break makes rates rise. We went through Travelocity on the OV guarantee rate and already got confirmation this morning of our room assignment - E257 on the Empress deck. From what I've been reading here, this looks to be a cabin that faces the stern which some say is quite desirable - is it? Do they have a little balcony? This will be our first on CCL - we've been on RCCL (Majesty Of The Seas twice) and the Disney magic (w/kids) Also, this close to sailing, when should we be receiving docs? Thaks again to all the posters here - you've been a big help

[superdave69]

The Ecstasy has very few balconies and yours is not one of them. You are confusing this w/ the newer ships that have nice aft balconies. But it will be a very fun cruise anyway. Enjoy. My DW and I have taken that cruise three times on different ships and loved each time. We love PdC and Cozumel.

[Stircrzy]

The Ecstasy is a sister ship to the Elation, and deck plans can be found at Carnival.com. You can find your cabin before you sail.

 

Welcome aboard, I'll be sailing with you!

[karenh1127]

While you are disembarking we will be waiting to embark!! We had an OV guarantee on the Empress deck but called back and splurged on a suite which has a balcony. I would have thought you would have done better than($) that for a last minute deal??

[costpenn]

Hello All,

Thanks for all the responses. I thought I had gotten a pretty good rate (especially for the cabin I ultimately recieved) but maybe not. Could you give me some idea as to what a good deal price might have been for next time? Also, can anyone help me with my docs question. Look forward to "seein' y'all"

[piperbaby]

I am booked on this same cruise! We have rooms E251 and E259. E259 is a Wheelchair accesible room. Well I think the price you got was alright. I have been watching this cruise for a few weeks hoping it would drop in price but it has really stayed consistant so we just booked it Friday. Wild to know we will be cabin neighbors.

[Stircrzy]

...when should we be receiving docs?

 

No less than 2 weeks before sailing, usually.

[PrairieGirl]

Hello All,

 

First post. Yesterday evening, my wife and I spontaneously booked the 4 nite western Carribean on the Ecstasy out of Galveston. The price at 449.00 seemed reasonable enough - looks like it's right before Spring Break makes rates rise. We went through Travelocity on the OV guarantee rate and already got confirmation this morning of our room assignment - E257 on the Empress deck. From what I've been reading here, this looks to be a cabin that faces the stern which some say is quite desirable - is it? Do they have a little balcony? This will be our first on CCL - we've been on RCCL (Majesty Of The Seas twice) and the Disney magic (w/kids) Also, this close to sailing, when should we be receiving docs? Thaks again to all the posters here - you've been a big help

 

Hello Costpenn:

 

We've booked the OV guarantee for the Ecstasy for Feb. 21/05 through ***** and have still not received our room assignments. Hopefully, the Upgrade Fairy will visit us too! Sounds like you've swung a great deal!

[costpenn]

Piperbaby - we'll be seing you on board - IT IS a coincidence !! Prairiegirl - hope the "Gods Of Favourable Room Selection" visit you soon. Thanks again for your responses.

[piperbaby]

Costpenn-Do you plan doing the whole Tux thing for Formal night? I have never been on a cruise before so this is all new to me. Also, can you wear jeans?