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About Your Ship: Carnival Fascination

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Departs Jacksonville aboard Carnival Cruise Lines – Carnival Fascination

Sailing Date(s): Jul 2013, Aug 2013, Sep 2013, Oct 2013, Nov 2013, Dec 2013, Jan 2014, More Dates


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	Overall Rating: Great cruise for beginners by A Traveler from Jax, FL Sailing date: Jun 2013 Pros: Staff/Excursions Cons: No enough adult entertainment Being that it was our first time on a cruise, this is the right size for a first timer. The staff was excellent they even remembered our names. Dinner was a hoot when our waiters danced and sang for the entire dining guests. The ports at Half Moon Kay and the Bahamas was super. I especially loved the tanning experience while at the ocean. I wasn't too thrilled with the pool area as it was very small and the kids onboard hogged it not leaving too much time for the adults to go in. We'll go next time when kids are in school. Other than that, it was a great experience. I did get a little sea sick but nothing some before vomit medicine won't cure. Ship Details: Ship Quality It needs a little updating. Dining/Food Make sure you don't miss the times when all the buffet lines are open otherwise you are stuck with junk food the entire time. Stateroom Quality Big enough Ship Staff Quality Great staff Entertainment & Activities 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 18 - 29 Cruise Experience: First cruise Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Inside Best Vacation Experience To Date! by Joshua L. from Florence, KY Sailing date: May 2013 Pros: How everything was already done for you, no planning Cons: Nothing. It was huge! Very well kept and clean! Ship Details: Ship Quality Perfect Dining/Food The food was to die for! Stateroom Quality Room was bigger than expected and clean. Beds were clean, no worries about any critters and they were very comfy. Ship Staff Quality Staff was always friendly, smiling, courteous and helpful Entertainment & Activities There was always something fun to do on the boat! 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: First cruise Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Balcony fascination by Anton L from Atlanta, Ga Sailing date: Mar 2013 Pros: service Cons: bathroom Love the service. The servers were so kind, especially Boris, our waiter. We requested to be seated in his area the entire voyage. The only complaint I had, or my wife, was that the ac was on making it too cold for many people. Also the room wasn't as pictured. The tv shared the wall with our headboard, so watching tv in bed is very uncomfortable. I will cruise more with carnival as my trip was so enjoyable. 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 65+ Cruise Experience: 4 - 6 cruises Traveler Type: Singles/friends Stateroom Type: Oceanview very nice time by John D. from Hilton Head, S.C. Sailing date: Jan 2013 Pros: you can "do your own thing" re. when and where you eat, night time activities, etc.. Cons: only flaw was the line being too long for the mongolian wok Crew was most professional and polite. Since all gratuities are already included there is no concern with amounts due. Everything is kept very clean. Boarding and debarking were orderly and efficient. Ship Details: Ship Quality This size (class) ship is not quite as large as a few others and I think this is beneficial for the passenger. Dining/Food Breakfasts weren't anything special. All other meals were excellent. Stateroom Quality I attempted to upgrade to a balcony but wasn't able to. Yet the regular stateroom w/ocean view was fine. Ship Staff Quality Very pleasant and all requests were handled quickly and well. Entertainment & Activities "Diamonds" club played same music (Michael Jackson song) each night regardless of the supposed "theme". Piano Bar guy (Bob) excellent and fun. 3 out of 4 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Stateroom Type: Inside Fantastic Cruise by JTC from Fla Sailing date: Jan 2013 Pros: Service, Kindness of the crew, and the food! Cons: Smoke from the casino polluting a musical venue The last night, there was a fabulous show. There was nothing on that caliber the rest of the time. However, the musicians were all fantastic! The lighting on the putt putt course was weak and they said that they couldn't turn on more lights. Smoke in the common area off of the casino, kept us away from being able to enjoy some wonderful music. That was a shame! The service and food were exceptional. Excellent job! Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food Stateroom Quality Ship Staff Quality Entertainment & Activities 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: First cruise Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Oceanview great first time cruise by Donna B from United States Sailing date: Dec 2012 Pros: we really enjoyed the way we were treated. We felt totally spoiled Cons: The evening buffet was not our favorite thing. The dessert bar was good. We just enjoyed having our evening meal in the dining room From the moment we stepped on board we were given great attention by all of the staff. The shows were great. We enjoyed the time we were able to spend on deck at the pool and just sunning. Didn't do too much of that just because the weather was just too cool for us. We are looking forward to sailing on the Fascination again with our children. Ship Details: Ship Quality The cleaning staff kept the ship as spotless as you possibly could with that many people in one place like that. Dining/Food We tried the evening buffet the first night but decided that we liked the dining room for our evening meal. The breakfast buffet was great though. I do have to say that in my opinion the coffee in the dining room was the best though. Stateroom Quality We were on Riviera Deck so we did feel some motion from the water but nothing we couldn't adjust too. We were actually surprised by the size of the room. From things we had read online we expected it to be much smaller. It was the size of a small hotel room. We didn't want to stay in the room during the day any way so that was fine with us. There was ample closet space. We didn't even use it all Ship Staff Quality If you wanted something or had a question any of the staff were willing to help and if it was something they couldn't do they would guide you to someone who could Entertainment & Activities Loved the shows!!!!! My husband said that he liked the comedy of Paul better than the comedian that was on board. I am still trying to figure out how the dancers kept their balance the last night when the ship was rocking more than usual 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: First cruise Stateroom Type: Inside The Most Awesome! by A Traveler from Columbia, SC Sailing date: Dec 2012 Pros: Relaxation, Adventure, Meeting People, New Places Cons: Dinner Carnival Fascination was awesome! As this was my first cruise, I really enjoyed the adventure of finding where to go on the ship and the relaxation in the hot tubs on deck. Ship Details: Ship Quality Overal clean ship. The bathroom inside the staterooms could have been a little better Dining/Food Not too impressed with the food. Average/regular to me. Stateroom Quality The size of the stateroom was good, however, I wished I reserved the 2 twin beds (slide together) versus the bunk beds. Ship Staff Quality Great staff! Entertainment & Activities Went on 2 excursions. Carnival staff was very helpful. There was a little "bump in the road" with communication on the 2nd excursion, but all worked out. 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: 2 - 3 cruises Traveler Type: Family w/older children Stateroom Type: Oceanview Had fun with the family! by A Traveler from Lawrenceville, GA Sailing date: Nov 2012 Pros: Food was great. Cons: Shows were boring. The ship is old and needs to be retired. The seas were rough and it sounded like the ship was going to fall apart. Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food Stateroom Quality Ship Staff Quality Entertainment & Activities Children's Programs 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 18 - 29 Cruise Experience: First cruise Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Oceanview An amazing time away :) by A Traveler from Thomasville, Georgia Sailing date: Nov 2012 Pros: The relaxation. No cleaning, no cooking and just a good time! Cons: Sometimes I felt like there was a break in things to do at night. The ship was very beautiful. It was very well maintained. Just a beautiful boat! Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food Mmmmmm :-) Stateroom Quality Presently surprised with size of the room Ship Staff Quality Staff was amazing, made the trip that much better. So very friendly! Entertainment & Activities Some of the people hosting the shows were kind of "boring" and needed a little more personality! 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: 2 - 3 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Balcony Hurricane Sandy by David P from Alabama, departed Jacksonville Sailing date: Oct 2012 Pros: Key West Cons: Same shows and entertainment as last cruise Overall it was nicely kept for it's age. Ship Details: Ship Quality Basically same ship as the Elation which we cruised on last year. Dining/Food Dining room food was OK however buffet food is very "Diner" like. Not quality just volume. Stateroom Quality Beds were comfy. Ship Staff Quality Stateroom is cleaned every time you leave and they kept ice bucket filled at all times. Entertainment & Activities Same shows as last years Cozumel cruise. OK the first time but not worth seeing twice! Children's Programs They will keep kids occupied/happy when adults want to play. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful?
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