Anyone on Fascination after drydock??

[InEEDofAcruise]

Is there anyone booked on the Fascination right after or within a few weeks after her drydock?

 

I would love to see the pictures of the ship after the refurb and would also like copies of their capers (incl camp carnival capers for 2-9yrolds). I would love to see scans of this or even pay for the shipping, if you would be willing to give them up.

 

Another, question... Will Fascination get the Mongolian Grill with the evolutions of fun upgrade? Does anyone know?

[slang1272]

We will be on the Feb 20th sailing. I expect to take lots of pics and plan on posting them here along with a nice long review.

[tammi0916]

When does the Fascination go to Dry Dock? We are sailing on 7/10/10 and would love to know the upgrades?

[binwinbinwin]

When does the Fascination go to Dry Dock?

 

We are sailing on 7/10/10 and would love to know the upgrades?

Fascination is in dry dock right now. It went in Jan 4, 2010 and will be drydocked for a month. It sails again out of Jacksonville on Feb 1, 2010. Since you aren't sailing her until July, you will benefit from all the upgrades to the dining, Waterworks and adults-only Serenity areas. Here is more info on the upgrades:

 

 

Reservations Open on 98 New Balcony Staterooms Added During Carnival Fascination's Refurbishment

 

Thursday October 1, 2009

Reservations are now open for 98 new balcony staterooms that will be incorporated into the 2,052-passenger Carnival Fascination during a multimillion-dollar renovation in January 2010.

Other enhancements will include a new Carnival WaterWorks aqua park, Serenity adults-only retreat and resort-style main pool area.

The refurbishment, which will take place during a 28-day dry dock, continues the makeovers to the line's eight 70,000-ton Fantasy-class vessels. Carnival Fascination will be the third ship to be retrofitted with additional balconies, joining Carnival Ecstasy, which will receive new balconies during its dry dock in September, and Carnival Sensation, which had similar work completed earlier this year.

 

Carnival Fascination operates a four- and five-day schedule from Jacksonville, Fla. - the only cruise ship deployed year-round from that port. On this popular route, four-day cruises depart Thursdays and visit Freeport and Nassau, The Bahamas. Five-day voyages departing Mondays visit Key West, Fla., and Nassau, while five-day sailings departing Saturdays call at the private Bahamian island of Half Moon Cay and Nassau.

Highlighting the Carnival Fascination's extensive refurbishment will be a host of open deck features, including Carnival WaterWorks, a fun-filled aqua park located on Verandah Deck. This all-ages facility will include 82-foot-long racing slides, a splash zone and the aqua park's signature design element - a 300-foot-long Twister water slide filled with exhilarating twists and turns.

Carnival Fascination's main pool on Lido Deck also will be transformed with oversized umbrellas, colorful tile work and thatched roofing, creating a relaxing, resort-style ambiance.

Another popular element being added to Carnival Fascination will be an adults-only retreat called Serenity located on Promenade Deck aft. Featuring a tropical design incorporating colorful oversized umbrellas, teak-style decking and thatched roofing, along with chaise lounges and chairs and two whirlpools, Serenity is designed as an oceangoing oasis for relaxation and tranquility. Here, guests can relax, sip frozen drinks and other concoctions or enjoy a light snack from the nearby Coconut Grove Bar & Grille.

Carnival Fascination's dry dock includes the addition of 98 private balconies to existing ocean view staterooms, providing guests with the ideal vantage point for viewing tropical scenery. Sixty-two of the spacious new 230-square-foot staterooms will be located aft - with several of these featuring extended balconies - while 24 others will be located mid-ship and 12 near the stern. Several of the Carnival Fascination's existing suites will be retrofitted with larger, extended balconies.

Additional Enhancements

In addition to cosmetic enhancements to a variety of shipboard areas, Carnival Fascination's refurbishment includes upgrades to the Sensation and Imagination main dining rooms. The Sensation dining room also will be reconfigured for "Your Time Dining" that provides guests with the option of open seating between 5:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. nightly.

A rotisserie featuring roasted chicken and traditional side dishes, and a Mongolian Wok offering custom-made stir fries also will be incorporated into the casual poolside restaurant, the Coconut Grove Bar & Grill.

Prior to the January dry dock, a new Circle "C" facility for 12- to 14-year-olds will be added on Atlantic Deck 8. The facility will include plasma screen TVs displaying movies and music videos, a high-tech sound and light system, gaming consoles and a touch-screen jukebox. Reservations are currently being accepted for the Carnival Fascination's four- and five-day cruises from Jacksonville. For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit

[grumpytilicruise]

Will be on Fascination, Feb 11th for our anniversary and I am expecting a great time as I got the upgrade call to the owners suite!!:eek::eek: I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sassinger]

We will also be sailing on the Fascination on the 11th as well - to celebrate my 40th b-day and Valentines! Not quite a first time cruiser, we went back in '94 - so I'm sure alot has changed with cruising since then! Just signed up to Cruise Critic, so looking at tips/pointers : )

[dnnkbk]

I saw this thread, so I thought I would post. We were on the Pride in Freeport this past Friday. In case anyone is interested, here is a pic of the Fascination in dry dock:

 

[michelle1836]

When does the Fascination go to Dry Dock? We are sailing on 7/10/10 and would love to know the upgrades?

 

Tammi- we are sailing on July 10th too. Waiting patiently for all the reviews and pictures after drydock!

[Reeves29456]

We will be sailing on the Fascination on Feb 11th with some great friends (both celebrating our Anniversaries)...3rd cruise after drydock so hoping all the quirks will be worked out by the time we board! Will take lots of pics and post as soon as we retun!

[GrammyJill]

I know I have a long time to go but I can't wait to see the pictures of Fascination! Y'all take LOTS & LOTS of pictures.

[cruzin2010]

I am also sailing on Feb 11th, with family and friends. My very first cruise and I am soooooooooo excited, I can barely contain myself.:o:o:o:o

[krismck]

Is there anyone booked on the Fascination right after or within a few weeks after her drydock?

 

I would love to see the pictures of the ship after the refurb and would also like copies of their capers (incl camp carnival capers for 2-9yrolds). I would love to see scans of this or even pay for the shipping, if you would be willing to give them up.

 

Another, question... Will Fascination get the Mongolian Grill with the evolutions of fun upgrade? Does anyone know?

 

 

We're surprising our girls (9, 11 & 15) w/ a cruise on the 11th. I'll scan copies of the capers when we return.

[steveaaaaa]

Is there anyone booked on the Fascination right after or within a few weeks after her drydock?

 

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Considering all the upgrades it would be safe to assume someone will or has booked it.

 

Steve

[Pondering]

Hi, I and 4 other adult family members will be going on the first cruise after Fascination gets out of dry dock and will post lots of photos and comments. We went on the Dream in Sept. on the first cruise after dry dock, all I can say is I was very puzzled by some of the color scheme and decor (especially the murals by the stairs). As usual we all had a great time though.