Carnival Fantasy Cruise Ship Profile
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2009 Rating 95 (May)
2009 Rating 89 (Nov)
2010 Rating 95 (Apr)
2010 Rating 98 (Oct)
2011 Rating 95 (Jun)
2012 Rating 99 (Jan)
2012 Rating 98 (Aug)
2013 Rating 98 (Feb)
2013 Rating 99 (Jul)
2014 Rating 99 (Feb)
2015 Rating 99 (Feb)
2016 Rating 94 (May)
2017 Rating 93 (Jan)
2019 Rating 94 (Feb)
Cruise Ship Itinerary
Miami
The Carnival Fantasy will move to Miami and sail three-and-four-day cruises beginning February 22, 2016 before moving to Mobile, AL
The 3-day itinerary from Miami sails to Nassau and the four-day itinerary sails to Key West and Cozumel.
Mobile
Year-Long Schedule of Four- and Five-Day Cruises from Mobile Begin November 2016
Carnival Fantasy departs the Mobile Cruise Terminal Thursdays on four-day “long weekend” cruises to Cozumel and on Mondays and Saturdays on five-day voyages to Costa Maya or Progreso.
Updated September 2015
Deck Plan
Sun Deck
City Sports Park, Jogging track, Mini-golf
Sports Deck
Fitness Center, Spa Carnival, Steam and Sauna rooms, Slide Entrance
Veranda Deck
Carnival Waterworks, Passenger staterooms
Lido Deck
Main pool, Windows on the Sea Lido Buffet, Mongolian Wok, Pool Stage, Seaside Theater
Promenade Deck
Serenity adults only lounge, Camp Carnival, The Forum Aft Lounge, Majestic Bar, Via Marina Promenade, Electricity Dance Club, Musical Cafe, Cats Lounge, Bistro, 21st Century Bar, Club 21 Casino, Club O2, Video Arcade, Taste Bar, Universe Main Show Lounge, Photo Gallery
Atlantic Deck
Universe Main Show lounge, Celebration and Jubilee main dining rooms, Pavilion Library, Cleopatra Piano Bar, Circle C, Fun Shops
Empress Deck
Passenger staterooms, Atrium, Art Gallery, Internet Cafe
Upper Deck
Passenger staterooms
Main Deck
Passenger staterooms
Riviera Deck
Passenger staterooms
Adults Only Serenity Retreat
The Serenity area is designed as an oasis for tranquility and relaxation, offering colorful, oversized umbrellas, comfortable chaise lounges and chairs, whirlpools, and breathtaking sea views.
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Carnival Fantasy
Entering service in 1990, the Fantasy is the oldest ship in the fleet. Fantasy received the "Evolutions of Fun" enhancements in the Fall of 2008. Upgrades include the addition of the WaterWorks park, Serenity adults-only retreat, resort-style pool. Staterooms have been upgraded with new, flat-screen TVs and restyled bathrooms.
News
2.0 Upgrades Scheduled For Spring 2016
Posted September 23, 2015
Carnival Fantasy will undergo a multi-million-dollar refurbishment in early 2016 that will add a number of terrific onboard options. These include Guy’s Burger Joint, a complimentary poolside dining venue serving handcrafted burgers and fries created by the poplar chef and restaurateur, all enjoyed amidst lively interiors that celebrate Fieri’s California roots and love of car culture. Located adjacent to Guy’s Burger Joint is the BlueIguana Cantina offering authentic handmade burritos and tacos along with an elaborate toppings and salsa bar. Also located poolside is the Caribbean-inspired RedFrog Rum Bar offering the region’s top rums and beers as well as the BlueIguana Tequila Bar with margaritas, Mexican beers and other frosty libations.
Cruise Ship Specifications
Ship Class: Fantasy
Launched: 1990
Refurbished: 2008; Scheduled for Spring 2016
GRT: 71,000
Length: 855 ft.
Draft: 25.7 ft.
Speed: 21 Knots
Passengers: 2,056
Accommodations
Carnival Comfort Beds in all staterooms with two twin beds that convert to a queen or king, sitting area, desk, bathroom with shower, phone, and TV with first-run movies and amenity basket displayed in the bathroom. The amenities are subject to change and are only sample sizes. The basket may include such things as: his/her razors; shampoo and conditioner; body wash; Tylenol; deodorant; hard candies. Supplies will be replenished by the room steward, if quantities allow.
Stateroom sizes
Inside | 195 sq. ft. |
Outside | 220 sq. ft. |
Suite | 210 sq. ft. and veranda |
Interior
Interior staterooms use Carnival Collection Linens, a private bathroom, three closets, and 24-hour room service. Upper/lower rooms maximize space using an upper pullman or sofa bed. Twin beds can be converted to a King bed. Some interior rooms include a porthole for viewing.
Ocean View
Ocean view staterooms provide you with views of the sea right from your stateroom from a picture window. Included in the space is a private bathrooms, three closets, and 24-hour room service. Two twin beds covert to a king bed.
Suites
All suites come with VIP check-in and balcony views. The suites have ample space to stretch out and move around. The junior suite features a standard-sized balcony and a whirlpool tub. The Grand Suite has expansive space and a dressing vanity.
Dining Venues
($) = Specialty restaurant, surcharges apply
Main Dining Rooms
Located on the Atlantic Deck, Celebration (forward) and Jubilee (midship) main dining rooms offer early and late dinner seating or anytime seating.
Main Buffet
Windows on the Sea also features a new Mongolian Wok where guests can select their choice of meat, vegetables, and noodles and have the dish prepared before their eyes. A rotisserie has been added, as well, with roasted chicken, beef, and lamb, along with a variety of side dishes and accompaniments. Located on Lido deck.
The Taste Bar
Complimentary bite-size offerings inspired by popular Carnival dining venues.
Chef's Table ($)
A VIP, private tour of the kitchen starts this experience. After signature cocktails, the chefs cook a private, multi-course meal of items not found on regular menus. A $75 per person surcharge applies.
Room Service
24-hour room service menu. Room service orders are delivered to guests’ staterooms any time of the day or night at no charge.
Notable Rooms
Universe Main Show Lounge
Sit back and enjoy musical and stage productions. Sit forward for interactive activities like bingo, trivia and other games. And sit on the edge of your seat while experiencing action-packed, feature-length 3D movies!
Cleopatra's Piano Bar
A venue for live music and sing-alongs located on Atlantic deck.
The Forum Aft Lounge
Cabaret style lounge offering activities during the day and music and comedy in the evenings featuring the Punchliner Comedy Club. Five 35-minute shows on multiple nights during each voyage, with at least two comedians performing each night. The two early-evening shows offer fun for the whole family while the later performances will feature adult-oriented comedy. Located on Promenade deck.
Majestic Cigar Bar
Intimate lounge near the Forum Lounge perfect for a post-dinner humidor.
Electricity Disco
Party late-night at this main dance lounge located on Promenade deck.
Club 21 Casino
Full gaming casino located on Promenade deck midship with blackjack, slots, craps, and bingo.
Outdoor Venues
WaterWorks
An expansive aqua park towering over Verandah Deck. Designed with all-ages appeal, the sprawling, open-air facility includes a 300-foot-long spiral water slide – the longest at sea – along with twin 82-foot-long racing slides and various water spray apparatus.
City Sports Park
Located on the Sun Deck, the City Sports Park includes a 9-hole mini-golf course, padded jogging track, volleyball, shuffle board, basketball, ping pong.
Lido Deck
Offers a "resort-style” pool located mid-ship on Lido Deck featuring thatched roofing and large faux palm trees. Vibrant oversized umbrellas, comfortable deck chairs and a colorful tiled “beach” encircling the pool’s edge enhance the decidedly tropical ambiance.
Carnival’s Seaside Theatre
This 270-square-foot LED screen and poolside seating is the perfect spot for guests to sit back, relax and watch classic and first-run movies, sporting events, news, concerts and other programming, either during the day or night. Panorama deck.
Kid's Camps
Camp Carnival (ages 2-11)
Camp Carnival features games, finger painting, story time, movies and more… all in a supervised environment, while their parents can be off having fun of their own. The fun doesn't end at bed time, either; Carnival's babysitting program offers, for a fee, a fun late-night option for kids while their parents stay out until as late as 3 A.M.
Circle C (ages 12-14)
Video games, scavenger hunts, dance parties, sports, pool parties and special shore excursions.
Club O2 (ages 15-17)
Teens can enjoy the latest music with exclusive dance parties… video gaming and movies from the club's comfy seating, with video monitors all over the place. Outside of the club, activities include pool parties, team sports and special teen-only shore excursions.