Fantasy-class cruise ship
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders: | Kvaerner Masa-Yards Helsinki, Finland |
| Operators: | Carnival Cruise Lines |
| Preceded by: | Holiday Class No longer in service for Carnival |
| Succeeded by: | Destiny Class |
| Planned: | 8 |
| Completed: | 8 |
| Active: | 8 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Cruise Ship |
| Tonnage: | 70,367 GT |
| Length: | 855 ft (261 m) |
| Beam: | 103 ft (31 m) |
| Decks: | 10 |
| Propulsion: | 2 fixed pitch propellers on the first six ships. 2 ABB Azipod thrusters on the last two ships. |
| Capacity: | 2,052-2,056 Passengers |
| Crew: | 920 |
| Notes: | Oldest ships active in the Carnival Cruise Line |
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 class in that they have Azipod azimuth thrusters. They were also the last cruise ships built with the lifeboats only on the upper deck. This class has a so-called modern ocean/cruise liner design, with all of its cabins situated within the hull and only a handful of suites on the superstructure, similar to the Holiday Class cruise ships built in the late 80's. These are the only class of Carnival ships not initially built with more than a few balcony cabins.
Ships
| Ship | Year Built | Sailed for Carnival | Gross Tonnage | Homeport | Flag | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Fantasy | 1990 | 1990–Present | 70,367 GT | Charleston, SC |  Panama | originally, the Fantasy |  |
| Carnival Ecstasy | 1991 | 1991–Present | 70,367 GT | Miami, Florida | Panama | originally, the Ecstasy |  |
| Carnival Sensation | 1993 | 1993–Present | 70,367 GT | Port Canaveral, Florida |  Bahamas | originally, the Sensation |  |
| Carnival Fascination | 1994 | 1994–Present | 70,367 GT | Jacksonville, FL | Bahamas | originally, the Fascination |  |
| Carnival Imagination | 1995 | 1995–Present | 70,367 GT | Long Beach, CA | Bahamas | originally, the Imagination |  |
| Carnival Inspiration | 1996 | 1996–Present | 70,367 GT | Long Beach, CA | Bahamas | originally, the Inspiration |  |
| Carnival Elation | 1998 | 1998–Present | 70,367 GT | New Orleans, LA | Panama | originally, the Elation. Will be receiving the Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades in 2014[1][2] |  |
| Carnival Paradise | 1998 | 1998–Present | 70,367 GT | Tampa, FL | Panama | originally, the Paradise. Will be receiving the Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades in 2015[1][2] |  |
On May 8, Carnival Cruise Lines announced that all eight ships will get the 'Carnival'- prefix. The new names shall be Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Ecstasy, and so on. This makes the naming in line with the newer ships, as Carnival started to add the prefix with the Carnival Destiny. The name change is planned in conjunction with the line's $250 million "Evolutions of Fun" product enhancement project, started in 2007.
Evolutions Of Fun
In late 2006, Carnival Cruise Lines announced a massive refurbishment to its Fantasy class fleet called "Evolutions Of Fun", which was expected to be completed in 2010.[3]
Features Of The Evolutions Of Fun
Ship's Name
All ships were renamed with the "Carnival" prefix (i.e. Carnival Sensation) after final refurbishment of their pools and outside decks. A temporary "Carnival" prefix was initially painted on ships of the class that had not yet entered the shipyard to receive full refurbishment.
Pools and Outer Decks
A miniature golf course was added to the forward sun deck. The most distinguishable changes to swimming pools is visible on the aft pool deck, which was replaced by a waterpark with multiple slides. The main pool was completely refurbished with new materials and new spiral staircases to the top deck. The original waterslide was removed, and the adults-only area (around the funnel) was relocated, replacing the children's wading pool on the aft portion of the Promenade deck. The wading pool was replaced by the new waterpark, which features three slides (including a "racing pair" of medium length), a smaller slide for younger kids, and the spectacular high-level slide, accessed via spiral staircase, which provides a high-speed run lasting 15 seconds.
Public Areas
The restaurant and the majority of the public areas were redecorated and received new electronic equipment. Except for the Carnival Elation and the Carnival Paradise, the sculptures in the atriums were removed and replaced with a circular bar and a small stage for musicians. An atrium bar was already installed in the Carnival Elation and the Carnival Paradise when they were constructed.
Staterooms
All staterooms received new decor and new beds. A flat screen TV was added to all staterooms, and the Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Sensation, and Carnival Fascination. The Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Sensation, and Carnival Fascination received 98 new balcony cabins. In addition, 8 suites on the Upper Deck got larger balconies.
Rooms
- Owner's Suite 1,100 square feet (100 m2) Only available through special reservations. Available on the Carnival Fantasy,Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Sensation, Carnival Fascination, Carnival Imagination, and Carnival Inspiration.
- Suite with large private balcony 330 square feet (31 m2)
- Suite with large private balcony 220 sq ft (20 m2)
- Balcony cabin 186 sq ft (17.3 m2) Available on the Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Sensation, and Carnival Fascination.
- Oceanview cabin 186 sq ft (17.3 m2)
- Obstructed view cabin (some with small porthole)186 sq ft (17.3 m2)
- Inside cabin 186 sq ft (17.3 m2)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Carnival Announces "Fun Ship 2.0" Upgrades". Cruisemates.com. 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 October 4, 2011 (2011-10-04). "Carnival Cruise Line's 'Fun Ship 2.0' Upgrade Schedule". Cruise Radio. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
- ↑ http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/eof/?wt.mc_id=Hhmpg08SliderEOFFA
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