- MS Fascination
Fascination is the fourth ship in
Carnival Cruise Lines ' eight-shipFantasy class of mid-size cruise ships. She entered service in 1994, and based inJacksonville ,Florida , she sails to theBahamas year-round. Her sister ships are the "Fantasy" (1990), the "Ecstasy" (1991), the "Sensation" (1993), the "Imagination" (1995), the "Inspiration" (1996), the "Elation" (1998), and the "Paradise" (1998).Renovation
The Fascination was given a multi-million dollar refurbishment while in dry dock during September 2006, [ [http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Articles/fascination_refurb.aspx Carnival Cruise Lines - News Release ] ] 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 Deck
* a new 9-hole miniature golf course opened on the Sun Deck
* the convert|1600|sqft|m2|sing=on 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 convert|12000|sqft|m2|sing=on 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 [ [http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Articles/fascination_shows2006.aspx Carnival Cruise Lines - News Release ] ]
* Puttin' on the Ritz also received new décorCurrent itineraries
The Fascination currently departs from
Jacksonville on 4-day cruises to the Bahamas, features stops to Nassau and Freeport and 5-day cruises include stops to Key West, FL, and Nassau Bahamas when leaving on Monday's, the Fascination stops at Nassau and Half Moon Cay when leaving on Saturday'sPublic rooms
* "'Palace Lounge
* "'The Tara
* "'Sensation Dining Room
* "'Imagination Dining Room
* "'Puttin' on the Ritz
* "'Beverly Hills Bar
* "'Diamonds are Forever Dance Club
* "'Passage To India Club
* "'Stars Bar
* "'Casino Royale
* "'Coconut Grove Bar & Grill
* Camp Carnival (for children)
* "'The Backstreet Arcade
* Club O2 (for teens) [ [http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Onboard_Activities/Fascination-Onboard_Exp.aspx Carnival Cruise Lines ] ]Meeting facilities
* Palace Lounge: 1200 maximum guests fixed theater, 1300 maximum guests reception, 300 maximum guests modified classroom
* Puttin on the Ritz Lounge: 450 maximum guests theater, 200 maximum guests modified classroom, 540 maximum guests reception
* Dance Club: 140 maximum guests theater, 230 maximum guests reception
* Midship Lounge: 80 maximum guests theater, 109 maximum guests reception
* Piano Bar: 40 maximum guests theater, 75 maximum guests reception
* Card Room: 50 maximum guests theater, 30 maximum guests classroom, 14 maximum guests hollow square
* Library: 32 maximum guests theater
* Verandah Deck: 300-500 maximum guests reception only
* Outdoor Main Pool Area: 800+ maximum guests reception [ [http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Onboard_Activities/Fascination-Onboard_Exp.aspx Carnival Cruise Lines ] ]References
External links
* [http://www.carnival.com/cms/static_templates/promos/fascination/ Carnival Fascination 2006 Renovation]
* [http://carnival.com/Ship_Detail.aspx?shipCode=FS Carnival Cruise Line]
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