Fantasy-class cruise ship

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The Fantasy class is a cruise ship class operated by Carnival Cruise Lines. The first vessel of the class, Carnival Fantasy, entered service in 1990. All eight vessels of the class were constructed by Kvaerner Masa Yards, in Helsinki, Finland. Carnival Elation and Carnival 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 1980s. The Fantasy class is the only class currently in service for Carnival initially built with only a few balcony cabins.

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Ships

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"Evolutions Of Fun" refit

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.

Features of the "Evolutions Of Fun"

Ship names

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 Carnival Destiny, launched in 1995.

Pools and outer decks

A miniature golf course was added to the forward sun deck. The aft pool deck and the original water slide 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

The restaurant and the majority of the public areas were redecorated and electronics were updated. Except for Carnival Elation and 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 Carnival Elation and 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 Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Sensation, Carnival Fascination, and Carnival Elation received 98 new balcony cabins. Eight suite balconies on the upper deck were expanded.

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Rooms

• Owner's Suite 1,100 square feet (100 m²) Not publicly offered. Only available through special reservations. Available on the Carnival Fantasy,Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Sensation, Carnival Fascination, Carnival Imagination, and Carnival Inspiration.
• Grand Vista Suite Only available on the Carnival Elation.
• Grand Suite with extended private balcony 330 square feet (31 m²) Available on the Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Sensation, Carnival Fascination, and Carnival Elation.
• Suite with large private verandah 330 square feet (31 m²)
• Junior Suite with private verandah 220 sq ft (20 m²)
• Obstructed Junior Suite with private verandah 220 sq ft (20 m²)
• Balcony cabin 186 sq ft (17.3 m²) Available on the Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Sensation, Carnival Fascination, and Carnival Elation.
• Scenic Oceanview cabin Only available on the Carnival Elation.
• 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)

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References

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External links

• Carnival Cruise Line

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