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By Emrys Thakkar. Modified Date: Aug 1, Carnival Fantasy The first ship to receive some much-needed attention was the oldest ship int he fleet, Carnival Fantasy. View All Cruises. Latest Cruise News. Cruise News Update: November 13, Nov 13, Copy link. Ecstasy Built: Passengers: 2, Tonnage: 70, Last drydocked in , the Carnival Ecstasy is based in Jacksonville.
The vessel offers short cruises to the Bahamas and received Fun Ship 2. Elation Built: Passengers: 2, Tonnage: 70, Built in , the vessel received 30 new cabins during a drydock last March.
In , it got the Fun Ship 2. Fantasy Built: Passengers: 2, Tonnage: 70, Last drydocked in , it offers a program of short cruises from Mobile, featuring itineraries to the Western Caribbean. Fascination Built: Passengers: 2, Tonnage: 70, The year-round program features sevent-night itineraries to Southern Caribbean.
In , the vessel, which received the Fun Ship 2. Holiday Built: Passengers: 1, Tonnage: 46, After a major refurbishment, the vessel debuted as Grand Holiday for IberoCruceros in that same year. The Spanish brand, which was also part of Carnival Corporation, operated the ship until it was shut down in Imagination Built: Passengers: 2, Tonnage: 70, Offering short cruises from Long Beach, the Carnival Imagination entered service in In , it underwent an extensive renovation that saw the addition of a variety of new food and beverage concepts.
Inspiration Built: Passengers: 2, Tonnage: 70, Jubilee Built: Passengers: 1, Tonnage: 47, The project notified a new era for Carnival Imagination and carries the USD million price tag - an onboard extreme makeover that made the ship competitive with the newer liners. Ffor families were added 50 connecting staterooms and Camp Carnival was updated with a kids-only water park and supervised youth programming.
After the makeover, the ship nearly appeared new - despite its definitely dated design. Carnival Imagination staterooms total, in 19 grades include 54x Suites no Balcony rooms , Oceanview and Inside.
CCL Imagination ship has 25 wheelchair-accessible cabins for disabled passengers and no Standard Balcony cabins. They feature sitting areas, spacious bathrooms with whirlpool bathtubs, separate shower , VIP amenities and exclusive services. The boat has 13 decks , of which 10 are passenger-accessible and 5 with cabins. Onboard dining options revolve around the Pride and Spirit restaurants, Imagination's main dining rooms.
Those who seek for more casual dining may find so in the buffet - The Horizon Bar and Grill. This self-serve buffet venue is where guests congregate for cereal, bacon and pancakes in the mornings; chicken, burgers, deli selections and made-to-order pizza at lunch; prime rib, lamb, turkey or pork carving stations each evening. At night the casual Lido buffet becomes Seaview Bistro for casual dinners. Also available are poolside outdoor grills, pizzeria and rotisserie; a complimentary sushi bar; specialty coffee bar and patisserie; and hour room service that offers a limited menu of selections for breakfast.
However, as is also available on all of the Fun ships is Chef's Table - a dining experience that affords a dozen guests a multicourse dinner with a private cocktail reception, a tour of the galley and a master chef.
The two-story Dynasty Lounge is Carnival Imagination's multi-purpose showroom. However, the Promenade Deck is where everything happens. The Xanadu Lounge and Pinnacle Club attract before and after dinner crowd. El Dorado is the spot for late-night partiers. Use of the Fitness Center is complimentary. Some yoga classes are organized for a modest fee. The top deck offers a jogging track. Carnival WaterWorks, the new waterpark, located aft on Deck 11, is fantastic.
It is a great addition to Imagination's amenities. Every afternoon live musicians entertain the public at the main pool. But the best thing on Carnival ships is the Serenity. This special adults-only area features comfortable lounges and two whirlpools. Carnival Cruise Line's passengers will soon be able to enjoy the first-ever "Carnival Playtime" event that is a new partnership with Hasbro. Line's guests will be able to engage in all sorts of games and characters inspired by My Little Pony and the Transformers, onboard Carnival Imagination.
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