Carnival Cruise Lines - Fascination

Carnival Cruise Lines - Fascination Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.12 of 5 (by 43 users)



Carnival Cruise Lines - Fascination Review Summary

If you’re looking to sail the high seas, Viewpoints reviewers give Carnival Cruise Lines’ Fascination high marks. People who love to travel enjoyed the Fascination due, in part, to the “fantastic” crew who were “willing to go out of their way” for vacationers. Reviewers also found the variety of things to do on and off the ship to be “wonderful”. You may want to do most of your swimming in the sea, however, because there is just one pool for everyone on board. Interested in reading about other Carnival Cruises? Try the Carnival Elation, the Carnival Fantasy and more!
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42% of people rated Carnival Cruise Lines - Fascination as 4 stars
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13% of people rated Carnival Cruise Lines - Fascination as 3 stars
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5% of people rated Carnival Cruise Lines - Fascination as 2 stars
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2% of people rated Carnival Cruise Lines - Fascination as 1 star
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Carnival Cruise Lines - Fascination Comparison

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FEB
5
2008
My boyfriend and I had a GREAT time on the Carnival Fascination cruise to the Bahamas.  There was always something to do and somewhere to go, and in addition to the activity the rooms were very clean and well kept offering a wonderful night's rest.  Our favorite activity while on the cruise was gambling,... review »
budget conscious traveler, into romantic getaways

ohmykc
Miami, FL
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3 star rating Most Helpful
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AUG
19
2008
I took a cruise on the Carnival Fascination which was a pleasant experience. The boat itself was in good shape and my room was one with an ocean view. I recommend it for a nice get away for someone who doesn't have allot of money to spend on a cruise.  The beds were so comfortable with cozy linens!... review »
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pdawnfloyd
Anaheim, CA
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Carnival Cruise Lines - Fascination Ratings and Reviews

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love to travel, budget-conscious traveler, willing to pay for quality

DEC
2
2007

About three years ago, my family and I celebrated my parents 50th wedding anniversary aboard Carnival Cruise Lines.  This was our first cruise and we were not prepared for the many adventures that lay ahead for us.  Our ship left port in Miami.  We were given a rush course on emergency evacuation before leaving port.  Once done, we were encouraged to explore the ship.  We decided to get a drink and unwind on the top deck.  As the ship left port, the party began. 

There was lots of eating, drinking and dancing.  The food was plentiful and, much to my surprise, very appetizing.  Most of...

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3 star rating
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jtown317
Indianapolis, IN



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family traveler

JUL
22
2008
My family and I have cruised on The Facination twice departing from the Port of Tampa.  We loved the ease of checking in and getting on board.  We love the lights and the glamour from the moment we arrive and  the constant pampering that we feel.  The rooms are better than adequate and larger than we expected.  We love that it can be as busy and active as we want or as laid back as we want.  The food is also quite good.  We have taken advantage of most activities on the ship except the at auctions.  We look forward to sruising again.
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5 star rating
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jsgjtg
Bradenton, FL



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love to travel

NOV
28
2007
Well, this is my first cruise experience. Even though i was told that this ship is small but i was big for me. I hesistated about cruise traveling because i was told by my friends that I could get bored and stuff. The fact is that I loved it, and from this one on, i had whole bunch of cruises.
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5 star rating
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benyao
Niagara Falls, NY



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love to travel

NOV
3
2008
I was on the Fascination for a 4 day cruise back in 2007.  The cruise line is amazing.  The rooms were a good size and the food and drinks were excellent.  I have been on both Royal Caribbean and Carnival.  Carnival is definitely a better value for the money.
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5 star rating
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hlz080776
Irwin, PA



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love to travel, budget-conscious traveler

MAY
4
2009

This was my first cruise on Carnival, but not my last. I have been looking forward to going on a cruise for years. This cruise is for our 25th anniversary. I am booking a cruise for October 2005 on Holiday.

I read the reviews and checked all the sites for information about our ship the Fascination. If a background check could be done on a ship I would have done one. It would have come out as clean as anyone could. I was impressed with the ship, the crew, the food and the entertainment.

We arrived early about 11:30-12 noon. When we arrived in Miami we found our port. Following the instructions...

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4 star rating
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lass1959
Phenix City, AL



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character-lover, interested in good gas mileage, a music lover, Open-minded, animal lover, avid reader, budget conscious, an animal lover

NOV
13
2007

This was my first cruise, although my husband and I lived on a tropical island for a number of years.  My husband is a pastor,and it is very difficult to get him away from all the demands on his time so we can have quality time together.  The cruise was perfect!  I love the ocean, the ship is a self-contained community with every amenity I could possibly want, the service was absolutely first-rate, our privacy was respected, and we had a wonderful time!  There was some kind of restaurant (or room service) available 24 hours/day, everything from a hot dog and pizza stand to a very formal 5-course...

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5 star rating
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CalicoCat
Papillion, NE



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love to travel, lover of cruises, frequent-cruiser, expecting good, fair service, appreciative of good service

NOV
13
2007

"You get what you pay for" was definitely true here. Got a free cruise when we bought a new Chevy last year and most of the people on board were comped via a distributor rewards program from a mini-blind company. It was a nice getaway, but well below quality of previous cruises I've been on (Holland America, Norwegian).

Food pretty much sucked, so no worries about gaining weight like most do on a cruise. In fact, our best meals by far were had when we got off the ship in port. Steak was tough, lobster was ok, not great, pastas like something you would whip up for the kids (random items from the...

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2 star rating
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maverickSC
Bothell, WA



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love to travel

JAN
16
2009
Had a bad time on this cruise ship, because of the 95% of low class southern people on the cruise ship. It felt like the rural parts of the US, like the boondocks. The crew members, staffs, and entertainers, were all great, but the majority of people on the ship were ignorant.

The Staff, crew members, and entertainers were all amazing on this cruise that left from Jacksonville 1.10.09-1.15.09 , but on the other hand, also feel sorry for the Staff, crew members, and entertainers, who had to put up with these very horrible low class boondocks southern, very ignorant, very horrible people, who made...

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1 star rating
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cman00001
Denver, CO



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not rich, value conscious, Never want to grow up, practical, married, Honeymooner, a cat owner, noticing the details

NOV
13
2007
My first experience with cruising was on my Honeymoon and, let me tell you, I was treated like a princess. The ship was neat and clean, the crew members were fantastic! They really went out of their way to make passengers feel valued and comfortable. We took part in fun onboard activities like "Survivor at Sea" and a Honeymooners trivia game. The slots were great too (we won $1,200!) and there were many excursion choices at the ports of call (Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel). We swan w/ stingrays in Cayman, pet a live aligator in the Black River in Jamaica and lazed in hammocks on a nearly... review »
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4 star rating
ladymez69
Manchester, NH



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not rich, value conscious, Never want to grow up, practical, married, Honeymooner, a cat owner, noticing the details

NOV
13
2007
My first experience with cruising was on my Honeymoon and, let me tell you, I was treated like a princess. The ship was neat and clean, the crew members were fantastic! They really went out of their way to make passengers feel valued and comfortable. We took part in fun onboard activities like "Survivor at Sea" and a Honeymooners trivia game. The slots were great too (we won $1,200!) and there were many excursion choices at the ports of call (Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel). We swan w/ stingrays in Cayman, pet a live aligator in the Black River in Jamaica and lazed in hammocks on a nearly... review »
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4 star rating
ladymez69
Manchester, NH



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love to travel, budget-conscious traveler, Every day computer user, a bargain hunter, adventurous

NOV
29
2007

  My daughter and I cruised the Fascination, and we had a wonderful time. The customer service was fantastic,and the food was excellent.

    She is 24, and she loved the night life, which was  offered in abundance. I am a spontaneous traveler, so I was content to do whatever, whenever.

  I am a bargain shopper, so at the end of the cruise when they start to bring down the prices ,I'm right there to catch them. When we are in Cozumel, Mexico we have a glorious time shopping,I've been there many times, and i'm familiar with all the great places to shopat for the best prices. We had such fun price...

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5 star rating
sugarjet
Lansing, MI



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budget conscious traveler, love to travel, family traveler

FEB
27
2008

My cousin and I celebrated our 40th Birthday's together on this cruise ship last summer.  Everyone working there was so friendly and entertaining and helpful.  The Cabin steward was even helpful when my cousin was sea-sick...  We brought a Tropical Storm home with us from Mexico.  It was most entertaining to see the sober stumbling down to the dining Room and dancing around the Disco.  I was amazed at how quickly the staff rearranged the entertainment during the time of bad weather.  There were tons of indoor games, bingo, Walk-for-the-Cure, etc...  Since I was unaffected by the rough seas...

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5 star rating
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candlecarrier
Lexington, KY



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appreciative of good service, love to travel, value conscious, first-time cruiser

NOV
24
2007

It was my very first cruise, and I would do it again.  The cruise was so enjoyable, the service was fantastic. Every night the stewards would come in to your room and turn your bed down and put a mint on your pillow and make a critter out of one or your towels. The food was great a wonderful variety and tons of different food.  You could eat all night if you wanted to. The entertainment was great!  Something for everyone. Bingo, dancing, or you could gamble.  Every day there is a schedule of activities. Ice sculpting, exerecising, all sorts of classes in many things. I would recommend a cruise...

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5 star rating
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cmalibucandy
Centreville, MI



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