First time cruiser - Fascination?
Jan 26th, 2002, 09:39 PM
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First time cruiser - Fascination?
The travel agent gave me a good price for this cruise leaving Miami going to Key West and Cozumel for 4 days. Is this a good ship? Do we have to dress up? Is there smoking on cruises? When dining do we get to sit by ourselves or with people we don't know? Please help me with my concerns thankyou!
Jan 28th, 2002, 12:47 PM
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Tara,<BR>The Fascination is a very nice ship.<BR>They do have one formal night where men wear tux, suits or a least Sports Coats.<BR>If you prefer not to dress up you can eat in the Lido Area.<BR>Other nights Long Pants and Sport Shirts with collars are ok in the Dining room (no shorts).<BR>In the dining room you are usually at a large table with several other couples.<BR>They have a limited number of tables for 2.<BR>Smoking is allowed in some areas, but not in the Dining Room or Show Lounge.<BR>Go and Enjoy your 1st Cruise.
Jan 30th, 2002, 11:12 PM
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<BR>Hi Julie,<BR><BR>Since all dining reservations are "waitlisted" on Carnival ships it is best to visit the Maitre 'd when you get on the ship to see if your wish has been granted.<BR><BR>Carnival has four dining times. The two early seatings are at 5:45 PM and 6:00 PM. The second is 8:00 PM and 8:45 PM. <BR><BR>Keep in mind that if you receive the 8:45 PM seating you may not start eating until after 9:00 PM.<BR><BR>Take a look at your "Sail & Sign Card when you arrive on board and see the Maitre 'd as soon as possible if you wish to change.<BR><BR>This four-seating dining times came about when Carnival decided that passengers should have "choices" as on other lines. I believe it is a poor program since one can not make a confirmed choice.<BR><BR>Paul<BR><BR>
