Carnival Fascination deck plans

Carnival Fascination (built in 1994 and scrapped in 2022, last refurbished by CCL in 2018 / received Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades in 2015) was the fourth of eight Fantasy-class Carnival Cruise Line ships. Her sister ships included Ecstasy, Sensation, and the “no balcony ships” Elation, Fantasy, Imagination, Inspiration, and Paradise.

The Carnival Fascination cruise ship deck plan included a total of 1,026 staterooms accommodating 2,052 passengers (maximum capacity 2,462), and a crew of 920. The vessel had 13 decks (10 accessible to passengers, 5 with cabins), 12 lounges and bars, 3 swimming pools, 6 outdoor Jacuzzis (large whirlpool hot tubs), and 14 elevators.

Passenger cabin decks featured 54 Suites, 98 Balcony cabins, 564 Oceanview cabins, and 408 Interior cabins. Self-service launderettes (for passenger use) were available on all cabin decks. Laundry facilities were offered at an additional cost—$3.25 per washer or dryer load, and $1.50 per detergent/water softener box (dispensed from vending machines). Launderettes were open daily from 6:30 a.m. to midnight and equipped with 2-3 washers, 2-3 dryers, and an ironing board with iron. Machines were coinless and operated using Sail & Sign cards. While the ship was in port, washing machines were unavailable (only dryers and irons could be used). Valet laundry service was available through cabin stewards, with prices per item ranging from $2 to $7.50 (wash-and-press only, no dry-cleaning).

Carnival Fascination Deck Plan Changes – 2018 Refurbishment Review

During her 2018 drydock in Freeport, Grand Bahama (February 4–17), Carnival Fascination received the following updates and new venues:

• (Lido Deck 10) Guy’s Burger Joint – complimentary poolside venue serving handcrafted burgers and fresh-cut fries
• (Lido Deck 10) BlueIguana Cantina – complimentary Mexican eatery offering fresh-made burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas, with salsa bar and various toppings
• (Lido Deck 10) BlueIguana Tequila Bar – Mexican-themed outdoor bar serving frozen drinks and beers
• (Lido Deck 10) RedFrog Rum Bar – tropical bar with frozen drinks and beers, also serving Carnival’s private-label ThirstyFrog Red draught beer
• (Promenade Deck 9) Alchemy Bar – cocktail “pharmacy” lounge with expert mixologists preparing custom-made drinks
• (Promenade Deck 9) Cherry On Top – candy store offering bulk sweets along with Carnival-branded gifts, toys, and apparel
• (Promenade Deck 9) Bonsai Sushi Express – complimentary sushi outlet located at Taste Bar

Deck plan changes made during the ship’s 2015 drydock refurbishment (October 30 – November 24, also in Freeport, Bahamas) included:

• (Verandah Deck 11) Camp Carnival was redesigned and replaced by Camp Ocean (the new kids’ facility)
• (Verandah Deck 11, aft) Installation of Carnival WaterWorks – an aquapark featuring a Splash Zone, two mini racing slides for children, and the signature Twister Waterslide
• Technical upgrades, including shoreside power capability
• Routine maintenance such as new hull coating

The 2015 drydock also included renovations to the ship’s crew areas.