MS Fascination
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The Fascination is the fourth ship in Carnival Cruise Lines
' eight-ship Fantasy class
of mid-size cruise ships. She entered service in 1994, and based in Jacksonville, Florida
, she sails to the Bahamas year-round. Her sister ships are Fantasy
(1990), Ecstasy
(1991), Sensation
(1993), Imagination
(1995), Inspiration
(1996), Elation
(1998), and Paradise
(1998).
In January 2010 Fascination underwent dry dock and received the "Evolutions of Fun" upgrade. This included Carnival Waterworks, Serenity Adult only area, the addition of new balcony suites, and more.
Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned cruise line, based in Doral, Florida, a suburb of Miami in the United States. Originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc...
' eight-ship Fantasy class
Fantasy class
The Fantasy class is a cruise ship class operated by Carnival Cruise Lines. The first vessel of the class, Fantasy, entered service in 1990. All eight vessels of the class were constructed by Kvaerner Masa Yards, in Helsinki, Finland. The Elation and the Paradise differ from the other ships of the...
of mid-size cruise ships. She entered service in 1994, and based in Jacksonville, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, she sails to the Bahamas year-round. Her sister ships are Fantasy
Fantasy (ship)
The Fantasy is the lead Fantasy class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Lines. She is the currently the oldest ship in the Carnival fleet.-History:Fantasy entered service in 1990 and is now the oldest cruise ship in the fleet....
(1990), Ecstasy
Ecstasy (ship)
The Carnival Ecstasy is a Fantasy class cruise ship, which began operation with Carnival Cruise Lines in 1991. Features include three pools, whirlpools, a variety of dining options, nightclubs, a casino, and duty-free shopping. She is currently offering four- and five-day Western Caribbean...
(1991), Sensation
Sensation (ship)
The Sensation is a Fantasy class cruise ship, which began operation with Carnival Cruise Lines in 1993. She was the third ship to be built in the Fantasy class. The Sensation returned to active cruise service on February 12, 2009 after an extensive drydocking and refit. During the refit, 98 private...
(1993), Imagination
Imagination (ship)
Carnival Imagination is a Fantasy class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Lines. She sails three and four day itineraries to the Western Caribbean and The Bahamas from Miami, Florida. In September, 2008 Imagination replaced the Fascination's 3 - 4 day Bahamas/Mexico itinerary, but will still be...
(1995), Inspiration
Inspiration (ship)
Inspiration is a for Carnival Cruise Lines that was introduced in 1996. She sails on four and five day itineraries to the Western Caribbean from Tampa, Florida, but she will relocate to Long Beach, California in December 2011, to sail three and four day itineraries to Baja Mexico.-2007 Evolutions...
(1996), Elation
MS Elation
Elation is a Fantasy class cruise ship owned by Carnival Cruise Lines. She currently sails year round on four and five day cruises to the Western Caribbean out of New Orleans, Louisiana...
(1998), and Paradise
MS Paradise
The MS Paradise, is the eighth and last vessel in Carnival Cruise Lines' Fantasy class of cruise ships. She was built in 1998 by Kvaerner Masa-Yards Helsinki New Shipyard, Finland as MS Paradise...
(1998).
Renovation
The Fascination was given a multi-million dollar refurbishment while in dry dock during September 2006, during which:- all 1,026 staterooms and suites were completely renovated with the addition of flat-screen TVs, new furnishings, and refurbished bathrooms
- the Coconut Grove Bar and Grill received new carpeting and upholstery, as did the Passage to India Lounge
- the Imagination and Sensation Dining Rooms received new carpeting, upholstery, and sound systems
- the Grand Atrium Bar was added on the Empress Deck
- Café on the Way, a new coffee bar, was added to the Promenade DeckPromenade deckThe promenade deck is a deck found on several types of passenger ships and riverboats. It usually extends from bow to stern, on both ddd,çsides, and includes areas open to the outside, resulting in a continuous outside walkway suitable for promenading, thus the name.On older passenger ships, the...
- a new 9-hole miniature golf course opened on the Sun Deck
- the 1600 square feet (148.6 m²) Children's World, a new Camp Carnival facility, was added to the Verandah Deck
- Club O2, a club exclusively for teens, was added
- an art gallery opened on the Empress Deck allowing passengers to view artwork available at auctions on-board
- a new photo gallery on the Promenade Deck allows passengers to view photos taken by staff on-board
- the 12000 square feet (1,114.8 m²) Spa Carnival was renovated with new exercise equipment and private treating rooms added while the whirlpool spas were removed; whirlpools are still available at the main pool area on the Lido Deck and the aft pool area on the Verandah Deck
- the bandstand in the main pool area on the Lido Deck received audio-visual upgrades
- the Palace Lounge received two new shows ("Fiesta Latina" and "Far from Over: the 80s") to accompany a new revolving stage, orchestra area, stage lighting, and audio-visual equipment
- Puttin' on the Ritz also received new décor
In January 2010 Fascination underwent dry dock and received the "Evolutions of Fun" upgrade. This included Carnival Waterworks, Serenity Adult only area, the addition of new balcony suites, and more.