MikeyA53 Posted September 28, 2010 Author #126 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Carnival Imagination Monday, Aug 23rd : Embarkation We took our time getting off the ship, last call was 9:30 a.m and we were off the ship at 9:40 a.m. Gathered our luggage, went through customs. Once outside we ripped off the Destiny luggage tags and replaced them with the Imagination tags. We then lugged our six pieces of luggage ( one suitcase each, plus garment bag and another for misc, a lot but then again we’re gone for 30 days) along with carry on bags such as laptop, collapsible cooler, cameras, etc to the terminal next door. Gave our luggage to the porters and went through security at 10:05 a.m. Remember the 2 bottles of liquor I purchased on the Destiny? Well I turned those over to security without even trying to sneak them on. We filled out the health questionnaire, got our sail & sign cards and receive zone 1 for boarding. However since we had checked off on the questionnaire that we had been to Mexico within the last 7 days, we were led to a room, waited about 20 mins and a nurse came to question us and took our temperature. All was fine and we were on our way. He couln't wait to get on the ship Boarding started at 11:28 a.m for VIP and zone 1 and therefore we were on the ship by 11:32p.m. Had lunch on the lido deck and as usual Tracy stayed with the carry on while the rest of us went to photograph and explore the ship. Imagination is a beautiful ship. We both found that the decor, in our opinion, was nicer than on the Sensation or the Destiny. On the other hand, we found it more difficult to navigate compared to the Destiny even tho we were on the Sensation last year. ( Same class of ship and almost identical layout). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygirl79 Posted September 28, 2010 #127 Share Posted September 28, 2010 So exicited we're on Imagination now! I wish more review where like this....to the point with tons of pics and it's not taking you a year to write it despite all the pictures. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOgirl47 Posted September 28, 2010 #128 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Great review. No offence but the kids get their good looks from mom!:p Um.. AWESOME SPOS pic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payd Posted September 28, 2010 #129 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Great review!! Looking forward to hearing about Imagination, Valor and Freedom!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBut50 Posted September 28, 2010 #130 Share Posted September 28, 2010 We were on the Destiny this summer and REALLY enjoyed the entire time. Did you, by chacne get to know any of the bartenders pictured here? The chairs right by the steps that led to the bar were ours virtually all week. We were trying to remember the taller of bartenders working in your picture, do you know it? They remembered mine, my wifes and both kids names the entire cruise, they were fabulous. Sean was the other one, but he was going back home a couple weeks after our cruise to see his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted September 28, 2010 Author #131 Share Posted September 28, 2010 We were on the Destiny this summer and REALLY enjoyed the entire time. Did you, by chacne get to know any of the bartenders pictured here? The chairs right by the steps that led to the bar were ours virtually all week. We were trying to remember the taller of bartenders working in your picture, do you know it? They remembered mine, my wifes and both kids names the entire cruise, they were fabulous. Sean was the other one, but he was going back home a couple weeks after our cruise to see his family. Sorry I didn't get to know them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted September 28, 2010 Author #132 Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Tracy and Mitchel making their toward the Lido buffet. For those who do not know, the owner's suite is situated just below Carnival Imagination name. All those windows are part of the suite. No, this is not our room, just wanted to point it out. Edited September 28, 2010 by MikeyA53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted September 28, 2010 Author #133 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Our cabins U148 Ocean View and U150 Inside were ready at 1:30 p.m and our luggage arrived within minutes after that. Our cabins appeared smaller than on the Destiny, a chair instead of a sofa, no refrigerator, however, a flat screen TV compared to the older model on the Destiny. We booked these rooms because they were next to the laundry room which comes in handy. Our room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted September 28, 2010 Author #134 Share Posted September 28, 2010 The kids room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothomeonacruise Posted September 28, 2010 #135 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Interesting that they took your temperature and checked you out. Great review so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted September 29, 2010 Author #136 Share Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) I love the atriums on fantasy class ships (Imagination, Sensation, ect.). Destiny and the Conquest class ships (Valor & Freedom, etc.) only have half atrium after the third floor. The Fantasy class ship have it open all the way to the top with full glass dome ceiling. The Grand Atrium Edited September 29, 2010 by MikeyA53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litewait Posted September 29, 2010 #137 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I LOVE the fully open Atriums.. Went on the Liberty in August and did not like it at all!:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanislandcruisers Posted September 29, 2010 #138 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Fantastic Review and Pictures.....You and you family are showing that 'Maritimers' know how to travel well;):D...Thanks so much for taking the time to share this with us all....really looking forward to your pics and thoughts from the Freedom...Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer34 Posted September 29, 2010 #139 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Like everybody else we headed for the lido deck and had lunch. Afterwards Tracy stayed with the carry on luggage while I went exploring/ photographing the ship. In my opinion Destiny is a beautiful ship, easy to get around. Our cabins were ready at 1:40 p.m. Rooms 1109 and 1115 forward section, category PT, portholes. Room 115, Kids room. More later Did the port holes open for fresh air or just for light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted September 29, 2010 Author #140 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Did the port holes open for fresh air or just for light? Just for light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted September 29, 2010 Author #141 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Dynasty Lounge Xanadu Lounge: Karaoke, Punchliner Comedy Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL2LAS Posted September 29, 2010 #142 Share Posted September 29, 2010 All these photos of my 2 favorite ships make me happy I will be back on the Imagination in 11 days. Keep up the great review and pics:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firespud Posted September 29, 2010 #143 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Great review - looking forward to the rest of the Imagination review - will also be leaving on it in 11 days. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Cassie* Posted September 29, 2010 #144 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Wow, great review! And I'm definitely jealous you had such a long amazing vacay. Can't wait to read more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rksmom Posted September 29, 2010 #145 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Hello fellow NBer. I am absolutely loving your review. My DDs and I will be on the Destiny in January and I am so thankful that someone finally wrote a favorable review. I was getting worried. Keep it coming. Sandi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL2LAS Posted September 29, 2010 #146 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Great review - looking forward to the rest of the Imagination review - will also be leaving on it in 11 days. Thanks!! Hey Firespud, join our roll call. We have a few going on this one in 11 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted September 29, 2010 Author #147 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Horizon Bar & Grill, 10 aft. Deli Pizzaria One of my favorites, (hence 3 photos) dessert bar. Salad bar to the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litewait Posted September 29, 2010 #148 Share Posted September 29, 2010 On the Imagination.. Yet! These pictures alone make me want to book! It looks like a really pretty ship. Looking forward to more!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted September 29, 2010 Author #149 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Not absolutely sure but I think this is the Pride Dining Room. Fwd section. The other dining room is the Spirit Dining Room, Aft section. We had a table for 4 by the window. Fantasy class ships (Imagination, Sensation, etc) dining rooms are on a single floor while the Destiny, Conquest and Spirit classes are on two floors. I prefer two floors because they present an air of grandeur. Casino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyA53 Posted September 29, 2010 Author #150 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Circle C club: ages 12-14 O2 club: ages 15-17. Games room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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