Sammycupcaker Posted January 10, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I have been on the Elation, Glory and Magic. Booking a room for 5 ( I know it will be tight). Trying to decide which ship is the better fit. We have 3 daughters ages 9,7,4 as well as myself and DH. The fascination is about $200 less (total) for the 7 nights. Both are OV rooms. Does anyone have any experience on both? Is the Fascination rundown? We are going end of April, beginning of May. I hope they have the old menu still on whichever ship we end up on. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted January 10, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Cabin area is a big factor with 5 in the room.. but given identical cabin area, I'd go with the larger more modern(by far) ship - Dream. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted January 10, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The Dream in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branman Posted January 10, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) The Dream has the ocean views for 5 people. That's your best bet for a cabin. Edited January 10, 2014 by Branman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted January 10, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 10, 2014 DREAM- a modern ship built in 2009 displacing 128,250 tons GT -one of the three largest Carnival ships FASCINATION -an elderly boat built in 1994 displacing a mere 70,538 tons GT Your call. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHMto5 Posted January 10, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Been on both and FOR SURE the Dream!!! My kids love the Dream;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted January 10, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The Dream has the ocean views for 5 people. That's your best bet for a cabin. The Deluxe OV's have those double bathrooms as well which would be great with 3 girls. I would take the Dream, I would think the kids would like the bigger ship as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrieluvsgreg Posted January 10, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 10, 2014 We've been on both and I would choose the Dream! The dream is quickly becoming my favorite ship, so I guess I'm a bit partial. We will be sailing again for the 3rd time in April. I do book cloud 9 spa staterooms though. I don't think they offer those for 5 people, but if you like that kind of thing they do offer day passes to get your feet wet with all it has to offer. Ahh, it's amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARBARA J.W. Posted January 10, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Is the Fascination rundown? No Fascination is not Run down......... It's a nice older small Ship............. I have not been on the Dream yet,,,,,I will April-14th....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammycupcaker Posted January 10, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thanks for the replies! I was leaning towards the Dream since we loved the Magic. I only wish we could do the 9 day repositioning cruise. My oldest could potentially have a school competition on April 12th. We will have to sail out of New Orleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inklight Posted January 10, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 10, 2014 While I love the Fantasy Class ships (Fascination is one), the OV rooms do not compare in size to other Carnival ships. They are more comparable to the size of an Inside … only with a window. They do not have the couch (as other OV's have) nor the space that adds to the room. The Deluxe Ocean Views on the Dream are built really for a family such as yours. They offer sleeping for up to five, with a couch (and the space that adds) as well as two washrooms (with a shower in one and shower/tub in the other). Whichever you choose … hope you enjoy your family cruise! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwait2cruise Posted January 12, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Went on the Fascination in August and the Dream in December. I would definitely pick Dream! It has way more amenities. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith75 Posted January 12, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Never been on the Fascination but I'm going to go out on a limb and say Dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyhon Posted January 12, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I don't mean to come off rude, but I don't even understand how you could ask or compare the two (especially with putting 5 in a room with the dream having the deluxe ocean views as an option.) The choice is totally obvious to me. :) HAve a blast either way though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apodocade Posted January 12, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 12, 2014 That's your best bet for a cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmas Posted January 12, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeman27 Posted January 12, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Dream, has more amenities... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammycupcaker Posted January 12, 2014 Author #18 Share Posted January 12, 2014 We are officially booked on the Dream for April 27th!! Can't wait.. Here's hoping for better weather than my last couple of cruises.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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