HawkIVette Posted April 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Have not been on a Carnival ship smaller than the Miracle. Enough food choices as some of the newer ships? Shows same as other ships? Enough room around the pool as other ships (assuming they all have chair hogs)? Tell me specifically about the condition of the ship. Looking for a September 2018 cruise and looks like it hasn't seen drydock since 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted April 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 25, 2018 As you probably already know, it's the oldest and smallest ship in the fleet. That said, a bad day on a cruise is better than a good day at work. In comparison, the Miracle is 14 years newer and 18k/gt larger than the Fantasy. Go into it with an open mind and enjoy your cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisewithwife Posted April 25, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 25, 2018 We are going on the Fantasy in November and kind of excited to try out the smaller ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkIVette Posted April 25, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted April 25, 2018 As you probably already know, it's the oldest and smallest ship in the fleet. That said, a bad day on a cruise is better than a good day at work. In comparison, the Miracle is 14 years newer and 18k/gt larger than the Fantasy. Go into it with an open mind and enjoy your cruise. :) Well, I don't work anymore, so that thing about a bad day........ But thanks for the input. I just don't know if a smaller ship would realy be a problem. It's kind of comparable to the Glory (that I just got off of) vs. the Breeze. Noticable, Yes. A big deal, maybe not. Smaller ship, less people, so really don't know if it would feel any different. Now as for the age, it has been through many drydocks I suppose in its 28 years. But the last one being 2 years ago, that is why I asked the question. Have you been on both the Fantasy and , say like, the Conquest class ships or Spirit Class (which both are 10-15 years newer) and can you tell a difference in maintenence & condition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted April 25, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Really expected a post from Riclop calling it an old clunker by now...running late tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisville fan Posted April 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Cruised on the Fantasy twice last year. Even though the ship is small it has many upgrades..Guys, Mexican place, slides. The crew was one of the best I have ever encountered. Professional and friendly. The cruise director Mikey Gibson was phenomenal. Take a chance and cruise the beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinmems Posted April 25, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I have sailed on her 3 times and love her. No hesitation at all about going on her again. Had everything I wanted/needed and some stuff that I didn't want/need. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jedi bobs Posted April 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Loved her, one of my favorate cruises I ever had last year. you get more peronlised service with the smaller ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuyahoga11 Posted April 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Been on her five times. Sorry she left Charleston. I would go again in a heartbeat. And I have been on 20 cruises with carnival with just about every class. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted April 25, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 25, 2018 While Fantasy may be considered a smaller ship, we found her to be very crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkIVette Posted April 26, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Well, just booked her for the 10 day September sailing of the Panama Canal Transit. Got a great offer from the casino. Total cost of $937 for an inside cabin for 2, with $200 OBC. Could hardly pass that up. Thanks for the reassuance that the size will be alright. Being that it is a Panama Canal cruise, I would guess won't be a lot of families on it, so the cabins might not be all full to capacity. My only reservation is the September time frame. Hurricane season and hoping for the best. Got travel Insurance just incase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinaLC Posted April 26, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 26, 2018 We love her, and the others of this class. Keep your expectations appropriate, not a lot of bells and whistles but great crew and staff, good promenades which you don’t have on larger ships, lots of food options. Enjoy! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confarotta Posted April 26, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 26, 2018 When everyone calls the Fantasy small I kind of chuckle to myself. When I went on it the first time in 1994 she was one of the largest cruise ships in the world. It was 2 to 3 times the “old” carnival ships we had been on before. It was so big to us back then. I guess things change. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tafische Posted April 26, 2018 #14 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Headed out on her Saturday, but been on the Elation several times. Bigger is not always better. Both are very different experiences - not bad or good - just different. With that In mind, I enjoy the smaller ships for a change and try to do them every few years. As far as maintenance and appearance, in general you could get on an older boat or a newer boat and not always be able to tell which one is older. Sure if you look hard enough and been on a lot of ships maybe....but you will like her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboatrider Posted April 26, 2018 #15 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Having sailed Fantasy several times, as well as several others in the line, including the largest at the time Dream.I can honestly say Fantasy is our favorite of them all! Yeah, she's got some age on her, but she's aged well, IMO. If you go in expecting Taj Mahal, you'll be disappointed. Unlike many, I don't find her to be crowded, or anymore crowded than any of the other vessels. Our first cruise was on Jubilee, which was quite a bit smaller than Fantasy. Loved her too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyboymom Posted May 11, 2018 #16 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Does the Fantasy have a Comedy Club and Piano Bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted May 11, 2018 #17 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Does the Fantasy have a Comedy Club and Piano Bar? Yes Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4pit Posted May 11, 2018 #18 Share Posted May 11, 2018 We cruised on the Fantasy in February and had a blast! The cruise director was Benjamin Lambert and he was awesome! Not sure when he is changing ships, I think in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkIVette Posted May 11, 2018 Author #19 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Thanks for all the posts and info. Sounds like it will be a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted May 12, 2018 #20 Share Posted May 12, 2018 It's an old clunker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted May 12, 2018 #21 Share Posted May 12, 2018 It's an old clunker. Just like your posts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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