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Hey, Tanner! We sailed on Carnival Elation last month out of Jacksonville. I think she is going out right behind Ecstasy this winter. We booked a mini suite since it was so cheap. We just wanted an inexpensive getaway and it fit the bill. She was worn and tired like you say. Did not have that massive drink you ordered with your wife on another video. It was 5 or 6 days and we were ready to get in the car and drive home at the end. However, we had a relaxing time, did not have to fix our own meals or make the bed, we just chilled out. In our 70’s, we don’t need go karts or rock walls. Sad to see these ships go, but it is their time. Like to see your videos!

The Ecstasy was my first Carnival cruise in the 90's. There is a lot to be said for a smaller, older ship. Ecstasy will always be a great memory for me!

We are in the final sailing! Can’t wait to experience the “old style” ship again. Our first carnival was on Elation and we did the Sensation before it was scrapped. Sad to see the smaller ships go away, I think they have a place on the shorter itineraries.

Ecstasy was the first ship my family cruised on. I heard too late that It was retiring. It would have been fun to see it again. Thanks for the memories.

I would Absolutely love to take this cruise. I like smaller ships, and funky decor. What a deal!

I just went on my first cruise last month and it was on the Ecstasy. Having nothing to compare it to, I loved it! And it made me excited to go on another cruise.

I went on ecstasy in 2014 with me and my family. She was definitely showing her age a bit but she was perfect for a first cruise. Easy to regroup in the state rooms or the atrium and there was good food.

Several of my coworkers booked summer cruises on the Ecstasy this year. They were all new to cruising, and they raved about their vacations when returning. Now they are planning cruise vacations for next year. Carnival's Fantasy Class ships were the introduction to cruise ship vacations for a lot of people, and Ecstasy still holds that tradition, even though she'll be scrap by the year's end. . .bittersweet.

Great video! Your positive attitude is a nice change of pace. For some people, cheap cruises are the best option for a vacation. Oh, and if anyone's wondering, he's talking about "cenotes" pronounced more like "seh-NO-tays." 😉

Since I live on the west coast, Carnival had the Imagination and the Inspiration ships which are the Fantasy-Class ships. These two ships were the workhorses for Carnival's 4-day cruises to Catalina Island and Ensenada Mexico. These two ships have been scrapped since the pandemic but I have lots of fond memories aboard them. In their places are the Carnival Radiance (formerly Victory) and the Carnival Miracle. Seeing the Ecstasy on this video left me nostalgic. It's like seeing an old friend again.

HANDS DOWN.....One of your VERY best videos ever!!! I love this one and your input. I have always been so curious about older and much smaller ships......Thanks for the vid!!!

The Ecstasy was my first cruise in December 2008! She will always hold a piece of my heart ❤️.

I actually prefer the smaller older ships and hope that they don’t go away all of them

My husband has sailed on the Ecstasy twice, 1999 and 2000 for general managers conferences. He loved it! We have sailed on the Tropical, Imagination, Inspiration, Victory, Vista and next month on the Horizon. We so loved the individual design of each ship! It has truly broken my heart that the ships were scrapped so suddenly these past few years. We find cruising to be such a great value vacation to see the world. Your critique of the ship was honest but thoughtful and respectful of her and the crew who have sailed and maintained her through the years. As a subscriber, I look forward to your new videos. Well done!!!

That's my kinda price!! Just disembarked my first Carnival cruise and was very pleasantly surprised, it was great fun (and really not what I expected). 😂⚓️ Ps, my room smelt okay. Ha ha.

Ecstasy was my first cruise ship back in 2003. She will always hold a special place in my heart, but it’s time for her to go.

A longgg time ago! Hey, I was on it for its first passenger cruise on June 2, 1991 for my honeymoon and am on it in a couple weeks for its final cruise. So I guess I am old, oh well. We are going to party the ship away in a few weeks. Thanks for the video.

My very first cruise was on Ecstacy in 1997 to Cozumel and Key West for my honeymoon. She repositioned to the west coast and we sailed her two more times in the early 2000's. We have sailed on her sister ships as well...The Elation, the Inspiration and the Paradise (twice). We enjoyed the Fantasy class ships' intimacy. The Ecstasy will forever hold a warm spot in my heart. She'll be missed.

This was a nice video. I sailed on the Ecstasy solo in 1999. Cozumel and Key west. This brought back memories. Just relaxing and chilling on the deck. I’m glad you had a good experience.

This is great! You're a really good story teller Tanner

Glad u got to do this cruise😊. I think I would have enjoyed as well. Lived in Mobile for a couple years.

We did a back to back, 9 days total on the Ecstasy last April. We absolutely loved the ship, the over the top, campy decor, and the great staff. So sad she is going out of service. Super glad you enjoyed your trip.

Thanks for the great review! My husband and I will be sailing on Ecstasy for her final sailing and we are really looking forward to it. I’ll make sure to bring a few books since it seems like we will have some extra downtime. 😊

I really enjoy these older ships, especially the Fantasy Class of ships. It's nice to be able to go on a cruise and know that almost anything they have onboard is included with the cruise fare. Makes you feel like you truly find a home on the ships and not have to wonder about what might lay beyond a paywall.

Great video. Our boys's first cruise was out of Mobile and it was such as easy on & off process with the friendliest staff I have encountered. We did some cenotes last year on a trip to Tulum and that is bar none one of the coolest things I have ever done.

You did an excellent job explaining your trip. I would like that trip.

Thanks for posting. My parents went on the Ecstasy when it first entered the water and it was my dads favorite at that time. I was hoping to sail on her before she left the fleet but since I didn’t I really appreciate your review. Happy Sailings

Great VLOG and thank you for the review! The atrium is beautiful!

Great video, you were on the sailing right before ours! I loved our Ecstasy sailing given the phenomenal value for money! It was $519 plus $500 of OBC. We were surprised just how good of condition they kept the ship in, we were on a Princess ship earlier in the year that wasn't kept up as well. Also were blown away by the talent of the live musicians, even the theater show was pretty good (never been impressed with either on Carnival in the past). It allowed us to get to Chichen Itza (from Progresso) which was a bonus, but it was worth it after the first Guy's Burger and the best dessert at sea, the Chocolate Melting Cake! 😋 Will miss her, including the wide cabin hallways, lol. Wish we would have known about the Milky Way secret while onboard. Subscribed to the channel, really enjoy your "ship secret" series as well and look forward to future videos!

Thanks for this video! I sailed on Ecstasy 4 times and loved them all. These smaller Carnivships were among the biggest at sea when built, real game changers. They're still wonderful unless one absolutely has to have something new to do every minute of every day. I like newer ships too, but some of them are too frenetic to be relaxing. Ecstasy isn't. And what other cruise ship has a Rolls-Royce on the promenade deck? So cool.

Thank you for the video!!It was the very first ship i stepped on ever!!Did my bar college there in 2008!!Brings back lots of memories....Worked for Carnival 5 years and worth every day.Have a great next one...

Great video, great story and great experience for you! Your attractive voice and perfect tempo telling us about your trip is a joy to watch! Five days is good enough for a cruise at sea🎉

Really cool and informative video. Thank you!!

Hi Tanner! I enjoyed your video. I was on Ecstasy cruises twice this summer, and really appreciated your review. I firmly believe that one creates their own experiences and even an older cruise ship like Ecstasy, especially with the lower cruise fares, there is a lot of fun to be found and I have more money to spend on massages and experiences like the Chef’s Table. I live 2 hours from Mobile and it has been absolutely wonderful to have the opportunity to take a long weekend (4day cruise) on this vessel. Its certainly a lot less expensive than a 2 day visit to the beautiful beaches of the Florida panhandle and a much shorter drive. Yes, the ship is older and smaller, which is ideal for my solo cruises. One of the nicer things for me has been the smaller group of passengers has allowed me to meet and interact more of the fellow cruisers. I agree with you, that while the entertainment staff is great, the sea days can become a little monotonous.With 25 cruises behind me, I find the port of Mobile to be the friendliest of those I have explored. Of course my experiences on larger, newer ships are a lot more exciting overall because of all the added amenities. As with other retired ships from the Fantasy class, I hate to see the Ecstasy go to scrap. Thanks for your honest review. I enjoy your videos. I hope the Port of Mobile continues to thrive and I am committed to continued support of cruising out of the area.

Wonderful review I had a taste of this class on Paradise before the guys burger etc. upgrade..California side and 4 days and inside 1A straight out to Lobby Bar..loved it..got a couple massages and just ate in main ,,,, and back in 2009 and then the Spirit in 2012....yes,,I am done..want to see newer ships and first cruise was on a 50's ship in Greece wayyyy back...but so glad you did it and gave it kudos..it is gret to get the history and an inexpensive trip. The explorations sounded wonderful. Thank YOU.

We have sailed on every Fantasy class ship in our 34 (so far) cruises and we have loved each ship. So sad to see this class go out of service. Many fond memories of these ship and their wonderful crew

I definitely would give it a try!!! The only thing I was thinking the whole time before you mention is; only thing would get to me is if the older ship had a sewage smell. But now that you mention it, moldy smells gets to me too!!! Other then that, from what you mentioned, I would sail and sail until they shutdown!!! Thanks for sharing 😎🛳🛳

She was my first ever cruise I've been on when I was in 1st grade and I'm a senior now...hurts to see her go she will definitely be missed

Wow!! That was a blast from the past for real. My very first cruise in 1999 was on the Carnival Ecstasy. I'd forgotten how bright & Vegas-like it was. You're right, after having sailed on many, many modern ships, I could not go back to the limitations offered in the 90s. 🤣 Nice video.

My family and I sailed on Ecstasy out of Charleston SC in 2016 and loved it. It was our first cruise and it exceeded our dreams.

That was my first cruise on Carnival. Back in ~1994. I loved it and still have happy memories of that cruise on the Ecstasy.

I know they probably sold it for scrap but since that is the last of her class I think it should have been put into a museum fleet and preserved

I’ve cruised on Ecstasy 3 times over the years and will be on her last voyage out of Mobile on Oct 10. I have a lot of fond memories sailing on her and can’t wait to send her off in style.

I love Mobile! We are sailing in October and looking forward to it! We stay at the Malaga Inn right close to the port. I sailed on the Fantasy first from Mobile. My favorite. I don’t like crowds.

I just sailed the Elation last week! I love it’s look. The atrium so pretty. I don’t mind the smaller ships

I sailed out of Mobile on the Fantasy several times. I LOVED the smaller ships. I wish the cruise lines weren't going bigger and bigger with their ships. By the end of a small-boat cruise, you start to get to know other people, and I think that's really fun.

As a Texas Resident I’m so proud I was there on this ship on Nov 2007, it was a trip from Galveston to Cozumel with my parents, I stayed in an interior cabin and they were in a forward ocean view’s one. Oh God such priceless memories….!. So long ,farewell, I will miss you Carnival Ecstasy !! 😢

Thanks for the review Laruso

The Ecstasy was wonderful! Maybe because it only took me 20 mins from my driveway to parking to board 🤣 gonna miss her when she is gone 😭 we are getting the spirit next 🎉

My wife and I went to the Bahamas, Freeport and Nassau on the Fantasy-Class Fascination in 2015. Really enjoyed this video as Ecstacy is a sister ship to the Fascination which was scrapped in Pakistan in February of this year. It is the only cruise I have been on and I really enjoyed the old ship. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

We sailed the ecstacy earlier this year, it was our first cruise and we absolutely loved it!

I can't actually believe the price that you paid for this cruise - $14 a day is absolutely remarkable! I remember being on NCL Escape's inaugural season and docking beside Ecstasy in Nassau, and I couldn't believe the difference between old and new!

We sailed on Ecstasy out of Charleston. It was one of our best cruises. To note, our first cruise was on the Carnival Fantasy which is now scrap. Looking forward to our next adventure in November when we cruise on the Mardi Gras. Good job!

I really enjoyed this video. We got on the ship just as you were getting off! We booked the cruise because it stopped Progreso (and left from Mobile) and offered a better excursion to Chichén Itzá then we could do on any other line so we went into it thinking this was just a really cheap way to get to Chichén Itzá and a mini-vacation. The ship was in a much better condition than I was expecting (better than the Caribbean Princess we were on earlier this summer which has no plans to be retired) and I too loved the step back in time. We personally didn't mind the lack of activities because besides our excursion, we just wanted to sit, relax, and not do much. We found plenty of places to do that on this ship.

I went on elation this summer and it was a very similar experience. It was my four year olds first cruise and it was perfect for her. Her favorite part was the little arcade and the glass elevators lol. I love the “90s” style but I too am ready for a modern ship for my next one.

I am so glad you got some good video of the ship. I never take enough pictures or video. We cruised on the Ecstasy in September 2022. We graduated in 1991, the year the ship was commissioned. Even with the age of the ship, it was a great 10 days. It was kind of bittersweet, knowing she would be retired. Glad we got to do it. We just got back from the Mardi Gras...enjoyed both experiences equally:-)

My sister and I took our dad on a cruise on Ecstasy before he passed away. He thoroughly enjoyed every minute and my sister and I enjoyed watching him have the time of his life. At 83 he went on the water slide at least five times ❤

We just got off the Ecstacy on a 10 day Journeys cruise. Had a wonderful time! My husband prefers the smaller, older ships to the Mardi Gras which he felt was too big and too crowded.

We sailed the Ecstacy many years ago and really enjoyed the smaller ship vibe. It was relaxing, the food in the MDR was quite good, and we spent time playing board games and reading. We needed total relaxation and that is what we got. The staff was fantastic. Sad this ship is leaving the fleet.

My first cruise was over 20 years ago on Ecstacy's sister Elation. I have been on many cruises since but I still love the smaller ships. I hate to see them go.

We're sailing on Ecstasy's last voyage October 10-15. Sad to see it go but we understand. Thanks for you video

I have sailed on the Ecstasy twice it was my first and second cruise back in 2007 and 2008 it was about what you said then as well!

My first cruise was on her sister ship Fantasy. Thanks for the nostalgia!

This was our very first cruise ship experience last 2017 with the whole family. But it was the most memorable and very fun. We’ve been to Carnival Horizon and even Oasis of the seas (RCL). But our hearts always belong to this small ship :) The experience was amazing and so much fun. You are right the crew and the people in there were very friendly 😊.

We honeymooned on the Ecstasy 30 + years ago when it was almost brand new. Fond memories. I still remember some of the jokes from the cruise director.

Hi! I took my daughter on her first mother-daughter cruise on Ectasy in 2018 for a short cruise. It was the oddest most interesting cruise I ever went on but we enjoyed ourselves enough to continue cruising together every couple of years…but on Royal Caribbean. We were on Symphony of the Seas in April and docked close to Ectasy. It was fun seeing her. So much smaller and could tell older. I feel sad they are returning her but nothing lasts forever

Hi. Great review before scrap yard. I think we were in Cozmel port the same days. I cruised on Carnival Conquest the week before Labor day. It was 7 ships in port at Cozmel that day. We were docked beside the Ecstasy. Anyway I maybe wrong glad you had one of the cheap trips. Thanks

Great video. Funny story my parents sailed on Ecstasy with in the first 6 months of it going into service. They went on a 7 night eastern Caribbean cruise. My dad still has the ecstasy coffee mug.

I loved a trip we took out of Mobile just before the pandemic.

Even though Ecstasy is a much older ship and there’s not as much to do as there is on the newer and bigger ships like Marti Gras, it still seems like you had a great time! My dad will be on the last sailing of the ship in two weeks.

thank you for sharing. i have only done carnival once (and it is to date my only cruise). with what you just shared, it makes me want to rethink my next cruise (dos/don'ts) i always said it HAD TO HAVE a balcony. IT HAS TO BE AN up-to-date ship. Maybe I need to think more on price point and excursions. this video is appreciated.

I've sailed Carnival ecstasy 3 times. 1st time when she was about a year old in 1992 out of Miami. She was my third love. Carnival holiday and carnival fantasy were my 1st two. For some reason I just liked the smaller carnival ships. I wish they would build some new ones just updated. I will miss the carnival ecstasy

The Ecstacy was my second sailing with Carnival, the Elation, her sister, being my 1st. I've sailed on the Elation 9 times now, and she by far is my favorite ship, 1980's Vegas styling and all. These fantasy class ships are great for cruisers like myself, who just want to get away, chill, unplug, could care less about water parks, rollercoasters, or wave pools. Decent nightly entertainment (comedy shows are great), good food, friendly crew and not being crammed onto a boat with 4000 other people. As Carnival sadly phases out these fantasy class ships, I hope they'll think long and hard about replacing them with the like, instead of 5K passenger, 18 deck floating hotels and amusement parks.

Ecstasy was my my cruise in 2009. Just quick trip from Galveston to Cozumel.

My wife and I have sailed the Ecstasy 6 times and have scheduled one last sailing on October 1st before she leaves the fleet. We love her old school charm even though there's not a lot to do on her. This will be our 16th cruise altogether so we use these ships for relaxation since we've been most places in the eastern and western Caribbean. I'm gonna miss her but I have plans!

My wife and I sailed on the Ecstasy just a few weeks ago on the same itinerary. Our experience was very similar! The 'time capsule' effect is strong, for sure. One thing we did also notice was how service (in the dining room) seemed to drop off as the days went on. Day 1 - excellent service all around, Day 2 - pretty good, Day 3 - ok, but not as expected, Day 4 we ate room service pizza. Day 5 was actually pretty bad. If it wasn't for the great company at our table, we probably would have just gotten up and went to the buffet or something. We did have a great time though.

Never sailed on the Ecstasy, but took over a half-dozen cruises on her sister ship, Paradise out of Long Beach. It was fine for what it was doing 3-4 night cruises to Ensenada. The tour of the ship brought back some found memories of sailing with my late wife. While in the Navy I was stationed in Mobile, while the ship I was aboard was in the dry docks, for several months. Loved the city. Thanks for sharing this.

I was actually on this ship in March for spring break. I personally really enjoyed it, since it is one of my first ever cruises and haven’t been on some of the nicer ships.

I sailed on the fantasy in the fascination in the 90s and they were both excellent ships I love the thought that everything was nice and clean and bright I think that carnival is gotten too big and it’s taken care of not giving you the full treatment of how a cruise ship used to look. I wished I would’ve done the ecstasy I was in Miami getting on The fantasy ship when the ex to see was right next door park to us for its maiden voyage everybody was so excited people on our ship were throwing confetti at their ship. That doesn’t happen anymore of course. I love the specialty bars they were located on all three of those ships that have long gone. RIP fascination fantasy and ecstasy😢

I’ll be on Elation in September to Bahamas for 5 days. It will be my first time on Carnival. It’s another time capsule ship from the 90’s but renovated not long ago. It’s actually pretty on the inside. I’m looking forward to a Guys burger and on port days I’m grabbing a breakfast burrito from Blue Iguana! Love you tip about where to find the cheap beer! Thanks for sharing about this ship and your cruise. For that price I’d do it. The excursion in Cozumel is going on my list! That was so cool!

We've been on Ecstasy several times. It is one of our favorite ships! We were sad to see it leave Charleston.

Our first two cruises were on the Ecstasy. 1999 and 2006. They hooked me on cruising.

I've been on her twice, and I was sad to see her go. There's something about a smaller older ship that I like. Though it was small, I didn't feel like it was overly crowded.

The Ecstasy was my first cruise ship in 1993. I am sorry but I ACTUALLY ENJOY THE ECSTASY and the other Fantasy class ships. I was on 5 Fantasy class hips over the last 14 years. I enjoy the extremely relaxed feel of the ship. A the time it was one of the largest cruise ships in any fleet. I have been on the Vista and Horizon, and the Mari Gras next July 2023. I have been on 14 Carnival ships total. Thanks for a honest review of the ship. You do a great job. Oh I WOULD DO THE ECSTASY AGAIN!!!!

I haven't even been on a cruise yet but enjoyed your video. It interests me because my daughter has been working on RC Mariner of the Seas as a dancer in the entertainment since May and due home early Dec. Yay! I'm definitely going to join her on her next contract with RC wherever that may be!

My first cruise was on Carnival Ecstasy, back around 2005, I think. It was the last cruise that ship made from Long Beach (Los Angeles) to Catalina Island, and Ensenada Mexico. The cruise it made after we arrived was a Panama Canal cruise to Florida. The night we left Ensenada, some of the workers at the port shot off some fireworks to say Fairwell to the Carnival Ecstasy.

My wife and I celebrated our 10yr anniversary on the Ecstacy and enjoyed it. We are about to celebrate our 25yr anniversary by going on a cruise on the Vista with suite. Thanks for letting us see how the Ecstasy has held up - it is somewhat sad to see her go, but it is a business and you have draw people back.

The Fantasy was our first cruise. Sailed on it a couple times. Also on the Ecstasy and the Elation. We enjoy them for all the reasons you mention. We sail on the Dream soon. We’ve sailed on her too before. Hoping Galveston is just as easy to get in and out of as Mobile and NOLA are. Great review!

Sure. I would sail on Ecstasy. A cruise is what you make of it, and you made the best of your 5 days. Congrats.

I am heartbroken that the Carnival Ecstasy is going away. It was our first cruise in 2011, and fell in love with that ship in spite of her age. I will really miss the "small" ships when they're all gone. I wish they'd build some more.

I sailed on the Ecstasy about 9 years ago and it was showing its age back then. But there is just something about the feel and nostalgia of an old ship. I would sail on her again

In 2009(?) I talked my wife and kids into flying into Fort Lauderdale for a 3-day jaunt out to Nassau on The Regal Empress. The compromise was driving up to Orlando for Disney, Universal, blah, blah... The Regal and The Queen Mary I were the two trans-Atlantic ships prior to trans-Atlantic flights. Meaning presidents and famous actors had been on it. The boys were bored, the cabins too small... This vid of yours reminded me of my Regal cruise. Dates of course are not in line, but going back 60yrs for me, and 30 for you was fun! THX.

My wife and I did the same 5 day cruise on Ecstasy back in May (This was our first cruise) and we loved it! It definitely was a good introduction to cruising for us and we will definitely be cruising with carnival again in the future

Have cruised most of my carnival days on fantasy class and dream class…Mardi Gras 1st edition …my favorites! New Mardi Gras I hated…spent more time walking trying to find a venue with an open seat…venues too small and crowded. Never again big ships…smaller is my jam.

Great review!

I rode the ecstasy in 2004! I always wondered if it was still in commission, thanks for the video

I was on the Symphony of the Seas that same day you were there at Cozumel on Ecstasy, Wednesday the 31st. Seeing the Ecstasy there brought many good memories sailing on Fascination and Inspiration out of San Juan on the mid-90s up to 2000. Fascination on '94 was my second cruise ever and my first "modern" cruise ship (first cruise ever was the Carla C on '89). Fascination was such a great ship and I guess glitzy for the 90s, but from your video I can see that 30 years later there was no change in decor on this class of ships. I would have loved to make a final cruise on these ships, just for memories' sake, but these ships are quickly heading to the scrap yard. Then again, I had so much fun on the Symphony that I'll let Fascination/Inspiration memories just be that. Great video!!!

I sailed on one of Ecstasy's sister ships (the long gone Imagination). That was back around the mid to late 90s. When I first saw it I couldn't believe how big it was. My first cruise was in 1991 on NCL's Seaward. The Ecstasy class was much larger. But I love the smaller ships. To me, they were what cruising was all about. Back then cruising was a much simpler affair. No rock climbing walks or flow riders. No specialty restaurants either. Just a very relaxed approach to cruising.

I just got off Thursday...first timer and solo...enjoy people and crew ....everyone so nice and friendly..it is old but air conditioner is in ceiling..so funny...loved my 10 days cruise