ourcruiseyears Posted October 3, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Had a wonderful time, no complaints! Mostly read, relaxed, rested. We're still amazed how often we feel like we are the only ones on board when we cruise. Lots of very quiet areas, no matter which ship we're on. We did the Chef's Table & took a morning walk on Half Moon Cay. Highly recommend the park & shuttle package with the Hampton in Mount Pleasant. Loved the ability to walk right into the Charleston cruise terminal rather than shuttle to it. Sending our thoughts & well-wishes to the back-to-backers we met that sailed out again yesterday. Would be happy to answer any questions I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted October 3, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Was the wind picking up any ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy.cruzer Posted October 3, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Would you happen to have any extras of the deck plans they give you on the ship? We are surprising our kids with a cruise on the Ecstasy in March for a Christmas gift! I'm trying to gather little things to put in a gift bag. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted October 4, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Had a wonderful time, no complaints! Mostly read, relaxed, rested. We're still amazed how often we feel like we are the only ones on board when we cruise. Lots of very quiet areas, no matter which ship we're on. We did the Chef's Table & took a morning walk on Half Moon Cay. Highly recommend the park & shuttle package with the Hampton in Mount Pleasant. Loved the ability to walk right into the Charleston cruise terminal rather than shuttle to it. Sending our thoughts & well-wishes to the back-to-backers we met that sailed out again yesterday. Would be happy to answer any questions I can. Thanks for the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourcruiseyears Posted October 4, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Was the wind picking up any ? No, we actually commented how earie it was for things to be so calm. Hubby & others did notice a couple of big rolls from side-to-side aboard the ship after I'd fallen asleep early. Probably sometime after 10pm (Sat) but before 1am (Sun). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourcruiseyears Posted October 4, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Would you happen to have any extras of the deck plans they give you on the ship? We are surprising our kids with a cruise on the Ecstasy in March for a Christmas gift! I'm trying to gather little things to put in a gift bag. Thanks!! No, I'm sorry, we don't but what a sweet surprise for your kiddos! I'd have gladly grabbed them so I know someone else will. Perhaps request on a roll call for an upcoming Ecstasy cruise? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shonuf Posted October 4, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Had a wonderful time, no complaints! Mostly read, relaxed, rested. We're still amazed how often we feel like we are the only ones on board when we cruise. Lots of very quiet areas, no matter which ship we're on. We did the Chef's Table & took a morning walk on Half Moon Cay. Highly recommend the park & shuttle package with the Hampton in Mount Pleasant. Loved the ability to walk right into the Charleston cruise terminal rather than shuttle to it. Sending our thoughts & well-wishes to the back-to-backers we met that sailed out again yesterday. Would be happy to answer any questions I can. So you got to meet Chef Russel? (See sig photo) Hope you enjoyed Chef's Table as much as we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted October 4, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Thanks for the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhcw Posted October 4, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Had a wonderful time, no complaints! Mostly read, relaxed, rested. We're still amazed how often we feel like we are the only ones on board when we cruise. Lots of very quiet areas, no matter which ship we're on. We did the Chef's Table & took a morning walk on Half Moon Cay. Highly recommend the park & shuttle package with the Hampton in Mount Pleasant. Loved the ability to walk right into the Charleston cruise terminal rather than shuttle to it. Sending our thoughts & well-wishes to the back-to-backers we met that sailed out again yesterday. Would be happy to answer any questions I can. Glad it was a good cruise...we are seriously considering the Ecstasy for next Feb or March...a bar waiter we haven't seen in years is on the ship now:) So you left your car at the Hampton...and they shuttled you right to the terminal? Might be an idea for us. How was the Chef's Table? We've done it twice but it's been a few years...so think it's a new menu... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topspin1267 Posted October 4, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Was it a 4 day or 5 day? We're booked for new years and are curious if its the regular menu or American table. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulcimergirl Posted October 4, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Here's my secret, I just call a taxi service and head to the port when I wish. It is only about 20$ and tip for two with luggage, no need to wait for the shuttle and all cram on. I keep the taxi's phone number, and have used them on all 7 other trips from Charleston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhead82001 Posted October 4, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) No, I'm sorry, we don't but what a sweet surprise for your kiddos! I'd have gladly grabbed them so I know someone else will. Perhaps request on a roll call for an upcoming Ecstasy cruise? :) I will be happy to pick some up for you. I leave the 30th! deniserdaniels@yahoo.com Edited October 4, 2016 by redhead82001 to give e-mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy.cruzer Posted October 4, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 4, 2016 No, I'm sorry, we don't but what a sweet surprise for your kiddos! I'd have gladly grabbed them so I know someone else will. Perhaps request on a roll call for an upcoming Ecstasy cruise? :) Thanks! I may just call Carnival. I don't want to be a bother!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourcruiseyears Posted October 5, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted October 5, 2016 So you got to meet Chef Russel? (See sig photo) Hope you enjoyed Chef's Table as much as we have. Chef Russel was magnificent, as was Gabriel, Eddie...everyone! :) It was a pleasure to try the Chef's Table but we couldn't make a dent in anything toward the end! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourcruiseyears Posted October 5, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Glad it was a good cruise...we are seriously considering the Ecstasy for next Feb or March...a bar waiter we haven't seen in years is on the ship now:) So you left your car at the Hampton...and they shuttled you right to the terminal? Might be an idea for us. How was the Chef's Table? We've done it twice but it's been a few years...so think it's a new menu... I would encourage you to give Ecstasy a try! We've used numerous hotel packages in Charleston & the Mount Pleasant Hampton is our favorite. Most of the employees have been working there for 16...26...plus years. They are wonderful. The location is ideal. Close to downtown & Shem Creek. Great places to walk, eat, etc. The shuttle service the Hampton used this time was Charleston Style Limo. SO NICE! The best we've ever experienced. I'm sure the Chef's Table menu is new by now. Two words: chocolate bacon! (And I eat mostly veg! haha) Let me know if I can answer any more questions for you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourcruiseyears Posted October 5, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Was it a 4 day or 5 day? We're booked for new years and are curious if its the regular menu or American table.Thanks Ours was a 5 day cruise. We had the regular menu but a woman we were speaking to that did the Chef's Table on a different night from ours said they told her that they are switching over to the American menus in January. Have a great New Years cruise! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidgety13 Posted October 19, 2016 #17 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Does the Ecstasy have hairdryers in the staterooms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacktide Posted October 19, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Does the Ecstasy have hairdryers in the staterooms? Supposed to, but ours did'nt last week. The Mrs. just asked the Stewart and he brought her one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourcruiseyears Posted October 20, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Does the Ecstasy have hairdryers in the staterooms? It's listed on Carnival.com as one of the ships that does not provide hair dryers in the staterooms. Ours did not have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted October 20, 2016 #20 Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) I'm glad you hear you had a nice cruise. We had the pleasure of sailing on the Ecstasy twice and enjoyed it both times. I'm surprised to know hairdryers are no longer available on some ships. :eek: Edited October 20, 2016 by JimAOk1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maldenmusic Posted October 20, 2016 #21 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Never been on Ecstacy but have been on the ELation and Fantasy and love them. The Fantasy class is our favorite so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted October 21, 2016 #22 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Thanks for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexfolkart Posted October 27, 2016 #23 Share Posted October 27, 2016 We sail Dec 2 as a surprise for my husband's birthday and we would be glad to get somethings for your kids..please reply directly to our email: Sherry at akersellis dot com we did this for our kids about 5 years ago..what a hit!! Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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