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Cruise News for the Corporate Travel Professional |
February 2010 Edition |
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Carnival's Fascination Completes $34 Million Renovation |
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Carnival Cruise Lines’ 2,052-passenger Carnival
Fascination resumed its year-round four- and five-day schedule from
Jacksonville, Fla., on Feb. 1, following a $34 million dry-dock that added a new
water park, an adults-only retreat, redesigned main pool area and 98 balconies.
These renovations are part of the line’s $350 million “Evolutions of Fun”
refurbishment program for its eight 70,000-ton Fantasy-class vessels. The
Carnival Fascination is the sixth ship to receive the upgrades. The Fascination operates Jacksonville’s only year-round cruise schedule. On this program, four-day cruises departing Thursdays visit Freeport and Nassau; five-day cruises departing Mondays call at Key West and Nassau; and five-day voyages departing Saturdays visit the private Bahamian island of Half Moon Cay and Nassau. “The Fascination has proved to be a tremendous draw for cruise passengers from throughout the southeastern U.S. with the ship typically sailing at 100 percent capacity,” said Rick Ferrin, CEO of Jaxport. “This package of new amenities will refresh the experience for repeat customers and enhance the experience for first-time cruisers. It’s a win-win situation for all of us.” The refurbishment included a total transformation of its open decks, which now feature a massive WaterWorks aqua park on Verandah Deck. The facility includes an enclosed 300-foot-long Twister water slide, two 82-foot-long racing slides, and a splash zone for kids. The ship’s Lido Deck pool was also renovated with a colorful tropical theme featuring oversized umbrellas, tile work, thatched roofing and stylized palm trees. Ninety-eight balconies were also added to existing accommodations, creating 230-square-foot balcony staterooms. Sixty-two of the new balcony staterooms are located aft with several featuring extended balconies, while 24 are mid-ship and 12 near the stern. Several suites were also retrofitted with larger, extended balconies. Another element added during the drydock was an adults-only retreat called Serenity on Promenade Deck aft. The area features a tropical design with teak-style decking, colorful umbrellas, and thatched roofing, along with two oversized whirlpools. New dining options were added to the casual poolside restaurant, Coconut Grove Bar & Grill. These include a Mongolian wok where guests select their favorite meat, sauce, vegetables and other ingredients and watch as a chef creates their stir fry dish, and a rotisserie featuring roasted chicken and traditional side dishes. Additionally, the Sensation and Imagination main dining rooms were refurbished with new carpeting, upholstery and other cosmetic enhancements. The Sensation dining room, located forward, was also reconfigured for Your Time Dining, providing guests the option of open seating between 5:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. nightly. |
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