HoneyMoon Cruise on Carnival Sensation?? First-Time Cruiser!!?

Question

My fiance and I booked a 4-day cruise to the Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas for our honeymoon on the Carnival Sensation. We are both First-time cruisers and are very excited, we just dont know what to think!!! We also booked the Freeport Snorkling shore excursion. What should we wear on the Formal Night? What are the prices of the Fountain Fun Cards and alcoholic beverages? Are the prices of pictures outrageous? What are some fun things to see and do on our days in Freeport and Nassau?? I have heard about some onboard saving booklets, does anyone know about those?? What kind of clothes do most people wear on their days?? Any input and answers would be GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks so much!!

Answer 1

Man, you guys are going to have a GREAT time.  For formal night, they don't turn anyone away, but HE should probably at least wear a tie with a button-down shirt and SHE should at least wear a church-appropriate dress.  Anything less than that and you might feel uncomfortable.

Fountain cards are expensive.  Fro a 4 day cruise, expect to pay $24 per person plus 15% built-in gratuity.  If you buy the fountain card in port, you will also pay taxes.  I usually bring a six-pack of 20 oz. sodas, which Carnival allows, and skip out on the fountain card.  Your room attendant will keep them cold for you if you bring a crushable cooler.  Alcoholic drinks usually run $5-7.  Always look for their Drink of the Day, which is a little cheaper.

I have been to Nassau.  Atlantis is there.  there is an aquarium and a water park there.  They also have a casino you can check out.  Snorkeling is always fun, so if you have that booked already I doubt you will be disappointed.  the savings booklets are mostly worthless but get it anyway.  I wouldn't lose sleep if I didn't grab it however.  We walked around and shopped last time we were in the Bahamas.  Remember that haggling is expected.   Never feel bad about it and never pay the "sticker" price for clothes or souvenirs.  

Clothes.  In addition to something nice to wear for Formal night, pack a couple bathing suits, a couple pairs of shorts and some casual dinner clothes.   I'm a guy and wore swim trunks about every day with a T shirt.  I changed into jeans and a polo for dinner.

Pictures.  I seem to remember them being $6-7 for the pictures the take of you as you enter the ship and arrive at port, etc.

Message me if you have any other questions.

Answer 2

here's my simple cruising mathematical equation:

Carnival Sensation + honeymoon + first time cruiser = disaster

Answer 3

Hey, I really dont have an answer.  I just wanted to say that my boyfriend and I are on the same cruise!!!

Answer 4

also go to cruisecritic.com .  you can find others who have gone there before you.

cocktail dress/slacks/tie for formal nights

have a wonderful time.

Answer 5

eke! you'll have fun! For the formal night, where a nice dress and maybe some pearls(:

IN Nassau there is this shop that has designer purses for very cheap! i got my coach purse there. I'm not exactly sure whats its called but its there (look at sources for more info!)

Wear something cool. (:

Answer 6

In Free port, many people go to the My Lucya area where all the hotels / resorts are. Nassau is kinda a dirty city, I would recommend you find some kind of water bases excusion.  If time permits, see if you can do a Stuart Cove snorkle or dive trip. If not the rainbow reef excrusion is fun if you just want to chill out and get wet.  The fountain fun cards are expensive but they are pretty convienient.  I tend to drink more soft drinks while on a cruise because the pool deck, casino, theater area etc will be hot.  You can always get free ice tea, juices etc on the lido deck.  As someone else mentioned, you can bring a 12 pack or so of soda.  I would get a big insulated cup and carry it around with me. I think the drinks are about 6.95 ( I don't drink so I am not sure).  Photos are very expensive but they are good quality.  As far as the booklets, sometimes a travel agent will send a coupon book.  YOu can save a few bucks with them here and there but they are mostly things like, buy something, get a discount on a 2nd item or spa discounts etc.  As far as clothing, during the day, most people are running around in shorts and t-shirts. For dinner people dress in business or business casual attire, there will be one formal night.  Most people wear suits on formal night.

Answer 7

congrats! me and my fiance are doing the same thing except we leave on the 14th! i have been on this boat before its a lot of fun and for a 1st time cruiser its breath taking its amazing to see it. You dont even know your on the boat. If you get sea sick i suggest taking some dramamine the first night! but after the first night youll be fine. I was. they have amazing food and just wear something very comfortable and cute for the dinner. Be careful in the bahamas there are a lot of people who want your money. They will offer you free jewlry for a donation, if you dont donate what they want they will take your " free" jewlrey back so, be ware of that, also the cab drivers are crazy! i recomend enjoying the day and get an early start because around 5:30 everything kind of closes in nassau, its not to safe i dont think, if you know where your going their are a few clubs open. I didnt risk it. They also have a great flea market right when you get off the boat! very nice!! if you have long hair the women want to braid your hair.   The fountain cards are not 30 dollars as someone said, you load them up or pay like 10 dollars and drink as much as you want that day. alcohol is about 5-7 dollars. they have special drink days so learn more about that those are cheaper!  plus you will get the best sleep of your life, the beds and pillows are the best youll want to take them home with you!! Have fun!! and congrats to all of us brides to be!!!

Answer 8

Hey whats going on! We are in a similar situation and will also be on that Cruise.. the 24th-28th right? Well the bad news is, it will be raining the whole time in Freeport and Nassau, so not sure if they will still do the snorkeling. Maybe contact Carnival and ask. As far as formal dinner, probably like a shirt and tie for the guy and a nice or semi-formal/formal dress for her. I think alcohol is about $7+ per drink. The fountain fun cards run like  $30 or more. It will be very humid and hot and wet because of the thunderstorms. So dress in shorts and bring an umbrella. Maybe we'll see you there!