Fantasy-class cruise ship

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 utilizes a "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. The Fantasy-class is the only class currently in service for Carnival 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 Miami, FL  Bahamas originally, the Fantasy
Carnival Ecstasy 1991 1991–Present 70,367 GT Charleston, SC  Bahamas originally, the Ecstasy
Carnival Sensation 1993 1993–Present 70,367 GT Miami, FL  Bahamas originally, the Sensation
Carnival Fascination 1994 1994–Present 70,367 GT San Juan, Puerto Rico  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 Jacksonville, FL  Panama originally, the Elation.[1][2]
Carnival Paradise 1998 1998–Present 70,367 GT Tampa, FL  Panama originally, the Paradise.[1][2]

Evolutions Of Fun

In late 2006, Carnival Cruise Lines announced a massive refurbishment to its Fantasy class fleet called "Evolutions Of Fun", which was completed in 2010. The upgrades cost $250 million.[3]

Features Of The Evolutions Of Fun

Ship's Name

All eight Fantasy-class ships had "Carnival" added to their original names: Fantasy became Carnival Fantasy, the Ecstasy became Carnival Ecstasy, and so on. The inclusion of "Carnival" in ship names began with the Carnival Destiny, launched in 1995.

Pools and Outer Decks

Water slide on the Carnival Fantasy.

A miniature golf course was added to the forward sun deck. The aft pool deck and the original waterslide was replaced by a waterpark with three slides. The main pool was completely refurbished with new materials and new spiral staircases to the top deck. The adults-only area around the funnel was relocated to the aft portion of the Promenade deck.

Public Areas

Atrium and circular bar on Carnival Fantasy

The restaurant and the majority of the public areas were redecorated and electronics were updated. 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 received 98 new balcony cabins. Eight suite balconies on the Upper Deck were expanded.

Rooms

References

  1. 1 2 "Carnival Announces "Fun Ship 2.0" Upgrades". Cruisemates.com. 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  2. 1 2 "Carnival Cruise Line's 'Fun Ship 2.0' Upgrade Schedule". Cruise Radio. 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  3. ↑ http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/eof/?wt.mc_id=Hhmpg08SliderEOFFA

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