Top 10 for the Fascination

[IPlayWithString]

Another vote for afternoon tea in the piano bar only held on sea days. Also love the made to order omelets in the morning on lido deck.

The Fascination is one of my favorite ships. Enjoy!!!:)

 

 

DH and DS both adore eggs...so I may send them up there for breakfast. :D

[javamom]

That sounds awesome then. I'm a Texan and we adore good salsa round here.

 

I'm trying REALLY hard not to work myself into a state--I'm so excited/nervous/anxious about our upcoming cruise since we've never done this before. It was kind of a last minute decision.

 

DH swears that I will not:

A. Be the fattest woman on the ship (You won't be - but what if you are?)

B. fall over board - (You WON'T) :-)

C. get lost..on the ship (I'm famous for getting lost just about anywhere, including my own home and my son's school where I volunteer at least 2 days a week)(If you do, you can't be too lost - it's a ship, you're contained. Fascination is a GREAT first ship. Very easy to navigate.) :D

 

Have fun!

[Georgiagolfer]

Also, I forgot about the grill on lido. It has the best homemade tortilla chips for the salsa/pico!

 

I agree about the tortilla chips. The salsa is more like pico, but still good. Just add some jalapenos to spice it up a little.:D

[bobsfamily]

get lost..on the ship (I'm famous for getting lost just about anywhere, including my own home and my son's school where I volunteer at least 2 days a week) :D

When you get on the ship either ask as you get on or at the pursers deck (what you would consider the "front desk" at a hotel). Here is a link to all the decks:

http://www.cruisecheap.com/c/deckplan.php?SailDate=&ShipID=15&DeckNumber=9

Be on her in 2 days!

[richstowe]

That sounds awesome then. I'm a Texan and we adore good salsa round here.

 

I'm trying REALLY hard not to work myself into a state--I'm so excited/nervous/anxious about our upcoming cruise since we've never done this before. It was kind of a last minute decision.

 

DH swears that I will not:

A. Be the fattest woman on the ship

B. fall over board

C. get lost..on the ship (I'm famous for getting lost just about anywhere, including my own home and my son's school where I volunteer at least 2 days a week) :D

You will have a blast but I wouldn't expect the salsa will compare with what you are used to.

 

DH is wrong. You will get lost or at least turned around. My DW says it happens multiple times a day.

She swears that she usually only figures out the ship on the final day of the cruise.:p

But so what. You will be fine.

[IPlayWithString]

I hope so...I'm just so NERVOUS. I've never been out of the country before and the lack of details (at least as far as I can find) of daily onboard acivities is driving me cuckoo since I"m the kind of person who likes to plan things way ahead of time right down to the minute.:p

[Georgiagolfer]

I hope so...I'm just so NERVOUS. I've never been out of the country before and the lack of details (at least as far as I can find) of daily onboard acivities is driving me cuckoo since I"m the kind of person who likes to plan things way ahead of time right down to the minute.:p

 

While you do have to somewhat plan your activities, don't get so caught up in planning that you can't enjoy each day. Also, be ready for changes due to weather, excursion cancellations, etc. Just go, relax, and take it all in.

[IPlayWithString]

Relax?

 

I don't think that word is even in my vocabulary.:p

[ImmortalxKiss]

Fascination is my favorite!

 

I love it because of HMC ..and the staff!

[Sh1035]

Love the ship sailed it 2 times this month! I have neighbors that sail it monthly. I love the Thai BBQ sauce at the Mongolian wok! Sure it gets busy so be there right at 12 if you want no lines. Casino staff is also a blast and friendly. Tommy is a trip!

 

Best part when. You take a right out of the St. John's into the Atlantic my house is about 5 miles on the right.....wave!

 

Also, best chance of seeing a dolphin is right where the boat is parked or in the St. John's. it's like clock work and not that hard to spot if you pay attention.

[IPlayWithString]

Oh man I would LOVE to see dolphins. That would be awesome.:cool:

[Macklovin38]

1.Chips and Salsa

2. The chicken fajita wrap from room service

3. Mongolian Grill

4. Bacon Mac and Cheese

5. Piano Bar

6. Serenity deck

7. Mocha Chocolate Getaway

 

After looking over this list it's no surprise I gained 9 lbs my last cruise!!

 

 

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[Sh1035]

Oh man I would LOVE to see dolphins. That would be awesome.:cool:

 

 

A friend of mine last cruise came to my balcony before sail away and said ok where's the dolphins.....too funny a minute later there was one.

[movingimages]

Listen to the band that plays at the Starz bar outside the casino. One of the few ships that still have this feature in Carnivals fleet. Sad that they are getting rid of the live bands.

 

Just off the Fascination last Thursday. Definitely go see the Fascination Show Band outside the Starz bar. They are tight. Play a wide variety of music.

[javamom]

Just off the Fascination last Thursday. Definitely go see the Fascination Show Band outside the Starz bar. They are tight. Play a wide variety of music.

 

Thanks! I look forward to hearing them in July.

[oldrailfan]

Ok water slide it is! I guess 42 is never to old for the water slide!:D

 

Heck NO! 66 and 70 weren't too old two weeks ago! :D ...and I got the video going down it.

[cynthe66]

For me it's in my backyard....I'm only a 20 minute drive from the Port.

[bobsfamily]

For me it's in my backyard....I'm only a 20 minute drive from the Port.

 

Fantasy is for us... Getting on the fascination Today! Wanted to go to Coco Cay.

Number one reason for us.

[BARBARA J.W.]

Definitely go see the Fascination Show Band outside the Starz bar. They are tight. Play a wide variety of music.

 

 

I Agree,,,,The Show Band is Gooood.........

I enjoyed their Music........

[Ironmen]

Must be nice to only live 5 miles away and see the boat going by....but also must be hard knowing you are not on it!

[aggiejade]

Does this ship have the Taste Bar? Or the Martini Sampler - pick 4 martini's for $17 (I think)?

[IPlayWithString]

I don't remember if they had a Taste Bar..I *do* remember them having a martini sampler at one point during the cruise.

 

Not sure if he's been moved to another ship, but George (who was *faaaaabulously* British and the only man I know who could get away with both a pompadour AND leopard skin pants:D) was our cruise director. If you see him, tell him I said 'allo! (they don't say hello in England..they say 'allo!:D)

[bobsfamily]

Does this ship have the Taste Bar? Or the Martini Sampler - pick 4 martini's for $17 (I think)?

No taste bar, but sushi several nights... Martini tasting at the bar near the back MDR.

[deedle7544]

I don't remember if they had a Taste Bar..I *do* remember them having a martini sampler at one point during the cruise.

 

Not sure if he's been moved to another ship, but George (who was *faaaaabulously* British and the only man I know who could get away with both a pompadour AND leopard skin pants:D) was our cruise director. If you see him, tell him I said 'allo! (they don't say hello in England..they say 'allo!:D)

 

How did you like your cruise?

[OCruisers]

Only the "Junior Suite" balconys

 

True on Fantasy ... but Fascination added balcony cabins. We had one.

 

LuLu

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