MS Fascination

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ms Fascination
Status: in service
Placed in Service: 1994
Tonnage: 70,367 gross tons
Length: 855 feet
Decks: 10
Complement: 2,052 passengers, 920 crew
Registry: Bahamas

Fascination is the fourth ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' eight-ship Fantasy class of mega-cruise ships. She entered service in 1994, and based in Miami, Florida, she sails to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean 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).


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[edit] Renovation

The Fascination was given a multi-million dollar refurbishment while in dry dock during September 2006,[1] 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 1,600 square foot 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 12,000 square foot 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 [2]
  • Puttin' on the Ritz also received new décor

[edit] Current Itineraries

The Fascination currently departs from the Port of Miami on 3-day cruises to the Bahamas and 4-day Western Caribbean cruises. The 3-day Bahamian cruises stop in Nassau, Bahamas while the 4-day Western Caribbean Cruises feature stops in Key West, FL and either Calica/Playa del Carmen, Mexico or Cozumel, Mexico.[3]

[edit] Public 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)[4]

[edit] 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[5]

[edit] External links


Carnival Fleet Holiday | Fantasy | Ecstasy | Sensation | Fascination | Imagination | Inspiration | Elation | Paradise | Carnival Destiny | Carnival Triumph | Carnival Victory | Carnival Spirit | Carnival Pride | Carnival Legend | Carnival Miracle | Carnival Conquest | Carnival Glory | Carnival Valor | Carnival Liberty | Carnival Freedom | Carnival Splendor | Carnival Dream | Carnival Magic

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Articles/fascination_refurb.aspx
  2. ^ http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Articles/fascination_shows2006.aspx
  3. ^ http://www.carnival.com/Ship_Detail.aspx?shipCode=FS
  4. ^ http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Onboard_Activities/Fascination-Onboard_Exp.aspx
  5. ^ http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Onboard_Activities/Fascination-Onboard_Exp.aspx
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