Imagination Thread Only!

[cah14522]

If you put the alcohol in your checked bag that you leave with the porter on the pier, it will usually make it to your room with no problems. I usually bring a couple bottles with me. I am not a fan of the Vodka's they have on the ship. I prefer Stoli's, so I bring some with. But I still purchase plenty of drinks while on board as well. Just one tip....buy the alcohol once you get to Miami if you can. You would HAVE to put it in your checked bag when you fly and I wouldn't risk it not getting broke. A couple guys I know put a bottle of Crown and Rum in their checked luggage after their cruise and when they picked it up from baggage claim when they got home, both bottle had broke. Everything in their bags were drenched in liquor. At least they were going home. I'd hate for this to happen on my way to my cruise.

 

Enjoy.

 

Misty

 

One tip for you with putting liquor in checked luggage - bubble wrap. Used it on our last cruise and every bottle in our checked luggage made it home just fine (some in the luggage on the way there too, for that matter! ;) )

[cah14522]

We are sailing on Monday - anyone have any specific thing they want to know, pictures of anything, etc., that I can report back? Our ports are Grand Turk, Half Moon and Nassau. Traveling with kids, will plan on utilizing the entire ship - from the kids camp to the casino - so let me know if you have any questions. Otherwise, I will report back in March!:)

 

Thanks for your offer. How old are your kids, I have two sons 15 and 13, and a 10 year-old daughter, so I'm hoping they will all find plenty to do on the Imagination. My sons would love a nice basketball court, but I believe I read there is not one on this ship. They will probably want to use the gym, what are the age limitations for that? Aside from Nassau, we haven't been to any of these ports so I will be interested to hear what you report back on what there is to do there for a family.

 

Thanks!

[dolphinwyo]

My kids are 3, 6 - so a little younger. I will ask the gym though. As far as I know, no basketball. Mini golf though. I am off to finish packing and hit the road. I will report back in March!

[elaineb]

Let's keep this thread alive! Anyone know where the "Secret Door" is? You know, the one that brings you out to a deck in the front where you can see the stars???

[Musicman9859]

Hello all, could someone whose been to Grand Turk please tell me if the Margaritaville experience includes a catered lunch by Carnival and if so, when is it served? Noticed we have a very short stay in Grand Turk in May aboard the Imagination 7am-2pm. Thanks for any feedback!:)

[daynab]

We sailed on the Imagination on 2/7/08. I think I am going to find a hard time booking outdise the new refurbed Fantasy class. My kids want a waterworks on every ship. The new add-ons are fantastic. They did take away the bball court in place of minigolf. You can read my review on these boards or in the review section.

 

I don't know about a "secret door" but if you go through the Lido Deck Restaurant you can stand outside at the front of the ship.

 

Dayna

[elaineb]

I don't know about a "secret door" but if you go through the Lido Deck Restaurant you can stand outside at the front of the ship.

Dayna

 

On the Triumph I think it was on the Empress deck forward - it brings you out onto a very small deck and it's just you, DH and the stars!!! The wind is so strong that it was difficult to open the door - at first we thought it was locked.

[sharon&family]

Does anyone remember what the height requirement is on the water slides. My five year old is looking forward to them and if she is going to be disappointed, I would like to tell her ahead of time. She is 47" tall. Do all three have the same height requirement?

[sharon&family]

Can anyone tell me the height requirement for the water slides? My 5 year old is 47" tall and if she is going to be disappointed I would like to tell her ahead of time. Do all three slides have the same requirement?

[Bunkie103]

Hello all, could someone whose been to Grand Turk please tell me if the Margaritaville experience includes a catered lunch by Carnival and if so, when is it served? Noticed we have a very short stay in Grand Turk in May aboard the Imagination 7am-2pm. Thanks for any feedback!:)

 

When we did Grand Turk in 2006 there was no catered lunch. Margaritaville wants you to spend your money there!:rolleyes: You are just steps from the ship if you need something to eat, you can just run back and get it. I too wish we had more time in Grand Turk, but we'll just make the best of the time we have.

[bragstarr]

You know, I never checked for the secret door on Imagination which is supposed to be at the front of the showroom. However, if you go up to Verandah deck, and walk all the way past the cabins there to the front of the ship, there is a door that takes you right to a front deck where you can quietly watch sailaways from. Very secluded and I don't know how many people know about it.

 

Is the Margaritaville Experience a shore excursion? I did see Cabanas at Margaritaville but no one seemed to be in them. They're steps from the many lounge chairs with no problem finding a nice play to lie in the sun or shade. Honestly, I wouldn't waste my money on that, especially when the ship is steps away and you can go back on for lunch.

[Ape Cruizer]

The Inspiration and Imagination have the same deck plan. I read before my last cruise on the Inspiration, that there is a door to the right and the left of the stage in the lounge on the Atlantic deck. I didn't check it out then, but I plan on poking around in May :D

 

Can anyone back me up here?

[BaskGal]

Does anyone remember what the height requirement is on the water slides. My five year old is looking forward to them and if she is going to be disappointed, I would like to tell her ahead of time. She is 47" tall. Do all three have the same height requirement?

 

 

We just got off the Imagination where they have the Waterworks play area. The large yellow slide and both bluue slides have a height restriction of 42 inches. Our 5 year old LOVED it! :D

[sharon&family]

Yes, in response to the person asking if anyone going April 7th, that is also our sale date. We are in our low 40's and have a teenage daughter going with a friend and we also have a 3 and 5 year old. We are so excited. We went on the Miracle two years ago for our first Carnival cruise and this will be our 2nd. I saw that someone answered my question about the water slide height being 42". Is there any chance my 3 year old who is only 37" would be able to go down it at all. She will be so jealous. She is almost braver than my 5 year old.

[COMET MOM]

Yes, in response to the person asking if anyone going April 7th, that is also our sale date. We are in our low 40's and have a teenage daughter going with a friend and we also have a 3 and 5 year old. We are so excited. We went on the Miracle two years ago for our first Carnival cruise and this will be our 2nd. I saw that someone answered my question about the water slide height being 42". Is there any chance my 3 year old who is only 37" would be able to go down it at all. She will be so jealous. She is almost braver than my 5 year old.

 

My daughter(12).my friend(47),and i(37) are sailing. we can't wait either. We sailed on the Disney Wonder in November and we loved it.:p

[Charming01]

We got back on Friday and I'm going to try and post a review in between the work I need to catch up on. It was an awesome ship and we would do it again in a heart beat! They didn't have the deli up and running on our cruise but it looked like they were getting it ready for the cruise after us. We didn't starve and there was always something to eat.

[daynab]

Sharon,

 

Your 3 year old may be able to go on the racing slides, but I don't think they will let her on the big twisty slide. If she is under the height requirement she might get turned around and possible hurt on the slide. They are usually pretty strict about height. I am attatching a few pics of the slides.

[mrbudman24]

They didn't have the deli up and running on our cruise but it looked like they were getting it ready for the cruise after us. We didn't starve and there was always something to eat.

 

DW and I just got off the Imagination this morning. The deli is up and running and is DELICIOUS.

[old sole]

DW and I just got off the Imagination this morning. The deli is up and running and is DELICIOUS.

 

WOO HOO!! Now they can truly say they've refurbished the ship.

[LHP]

DW and I just got off the Imagination this morning. The deli is up and running and is DELICIOUS.

 

Yea!!! We certainly did not go hungry....but I can say I missed my deli a few weeks ago.

 

So glad to hear it is up and running. Way to go Randy!!! *He will be one of the wonderful folks taking care of you at the delI!!!

[beccadoby]

DW and I just got off the Imagination this morning. The deli is up and running and is DELICIOUS.

 

Where was the new deli located? Also,what did they offer? Thanks

[cruisegal40]

Pictures, pictures, pictures.... we want pictures!

 

Anyone yet? I am just dying to see them. I have been looking all over the place for good inside of the ship pictures. :D ;) :rolleyes: :eek: :cool:

[Charming01]

Where was the new deli located? Also,what did they offer? Thanks

 

It is located in the Grill near the back but I'm not sure what was going to be offered.

[Charming01]

Pictures, pictures, pictures.... we want pictures!

 

Anyone yet? I am just dying to see them. I have been looking all over the place for good inside of the ship pictures. :D ;) :rolleyes: :eek: :cool:

 

I will try and get my review and pictures to you soon. My computer wouldn't let me on CC this afternoon.:mad:

[mikil321]

Wow! Never thought this thread would have this much interest and interesting people.

Daynab and Braggstar thanks once again for your valuable information and answers for everyone including myself.

MrBudman24, thanks for the latest info on the Deli opening. My stomach thanks you.

Lets keep this thread alive people. What we all (including myself) would like to see is more photos.The new Deli, Inside staterooms ,destinations etc... I have one for everyone that was on the Eastern Carribean. How did everyone find Atlantis in the Bahamas? Anyone do the waterpark there?How much money was it? Did Carnival offer any excursions etc??? or did you have to fend for yourselves? Thanks and lets keep it going Mikil