Carnival Ecstasy Review

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Fun and relaxation aboard the Ecstasy

Review for the Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Ecstasy
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simplelife
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Jun 2012
Cabin: Ocean View

Background Information - This was the 7th cruise for DH and I (the fourth with Carnival); our travel party was just the two of us (empty nesters) We booked this cruise at a very good past-guest rate. The primary aim of our cruise was relaxation. Despite rain for almost the entire duration of the cruise, we had a very good time. In fact the rain was very conducive to relaxation.

Hotel Info - We drove to port, staying the night before the cruise at Hampton Inn in Titusville on HHonors points -great hotel - very clean and comfortable. WE used Park-n-Cruise on Merritt Island - I HIGHLY recommend them. They were reliable efficient and friendly. We arrived at Port Canaveral about 11:00. Embarkation was very smooth by zones and fast - by noon we were already sipping our first drink at he pool bar and our room was ready by 1:30.

Ship Info - The ship is in very good condition for its age. We knew pretty much what to expect from Ecstasy, having sailed this class of ships before (Imagination and Paradise). The ship decor has been updated and the serenity deck added. Ecstasy doe not have as many amenities as the newer, larger ships - only one pool, a smallish one on the lido deck, and no specialty restaurants nor mini-golf, climbing wall. etc (This was not a problem for us, as we usually do not use any of these).

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Ocean View

Cabin 6C

Our cabin was U61 (Upper deck, ocean view, midship/forward was very conveniently located (near the midship elevators). Our cabin was smaller than I expected, not room for much more than the bed and one chair - I have previously been in cabins with a small table and/or a sofa. Storage space was adequate though not plentiful. Reading lights and an outlet right next to the bed came in handy for using my Kindle. The bed was very comfortable with the updated duvets and luxury linens. The small bathroom had almost no storage. but everything was in working order. Once I figured out the shower, I had plenty of hot water and the spray was sufficient; there was an electrical outlet in the bathroom also

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