In June/2010, Karen and took a short 5-day cruise from Charleston, SC to the Bahamas. We just couldn't wait for the longer cruise in November. We did not do anything of note for land excursions, but just enjoyed being on he boat. The pools were too crowded for me, but I sure enjoyed the eye candy here and there. (June/2010)

Our ship, the Carnival Fantasy.


It is time for dinner in the ship's large main dining room. We could have as many items from the menu as we wanted. Nobody ever brings a bill.

We're having afternoon cocktails in the ship high-ceiling atrium. Note the glass elevator rising to decks above.

Above: Karen makes an ice cream cone in the cafeteria. We could have ice cream and other great food any time we wanted.

Right: We sit at the slot machines in the ship's casino.

The cabin steward liked to entertain us by folding and rolling towels to create cute animals. He left a different one on our bed when he rolled the bed down each evening.

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