Karaoke anyone! It’s what I’m looking forward to doing in the Firebird Lounge. Hope you’ll join me! This is my Wife’s and my second cruise. The first was on Carnival Fascination for our honeymoon. This time we are bring our just turned teen daughter. We hope there are others her age, so she won’t feel like she’s stuck with us “old geezers” all the time saying “it’s SO boring”. If you have a teenager, you’ll know what I mean. I’ve built a slideshow of all the “public areas” of the ship, and of all the decks which have the function rooms and facilities. That way, we will know the layout of the ship, and where to go, before we even step onboard. Sure would like to know more about the Circle “C” activities, so if some of you parents are experienced with it, please reply. We’re particularly interested in the onshore chaperone options (whether it includes choice of excursions, etc). A word of advice – be prepared to be put in a “sour” mood when you read the “Ticket Contract” fully. Doesn’t seem like a paying customer-oriented document, with the many indemnity clauses, restrictions, and cruise company “rights”, and VERY few customer rights. Also, be prepared for gratuity and surcharges up the "yin yang" and service staff who expect generous tips. Figure an extra $200 per day out-of-pocket expenses and that should cover it.