Get Your Sea Legs Ready!
Posted On: September 25, 2008 12:00 AM
Posted By: Lyndsay Rossman
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Last weekend, Jacksonville, Florida, welcomed its newest ship, Carnival Fascination, to our JAXPORT Cruise Terminal. Lucky me, I got a front row seat on the newly renovated ship as I toured the 2,052-passenger, Fantasy-class ship before it sailed to the Caribbean.
As I was driving up Heckscher Drive, I was struck with awe by the magnificent ship sitting in port. Due to the sheer size of the ship, she could be seen for miles creating even more excitement and anticipation for any island-bound passengers.
Everyone knows that one eats well (and often) on board a cruise ship, and the four-course meal served for lunch was delicious, especially the lobster tail and the trio of chocolate dessert. Yum!
Good thing we went on the tour following the meal because I definitely needed to work off lunch with a nice stroll around the ship. We headed through the amazing six-story atrium to witness the results of a multi-million dollar renovation of all cabins, restaurants, bars and the spa and the addition of a nine-hole mini golf course.
Fascination is full of rich colors, bright lights and excitement around every corner. Passengers on board will get to see live entertainment, win big in the casino, lounge by the pool and dance until dawn at the disco. Kids and teens have their own space to express themselves on board with Camp Carnival and Club O2, respectively.
With all the fun to be had on board, a day at sea from Jacksonville to the Bahamas will give people plenty to do. And as I watched the fortunate people who were setting sail from Jacksonville board the ship for its inaugural voyage, I could only think of one thing…
Any chance I could stowaway?
The Carnival Fascination sails on 4- and 5-day itineraries from JAXPORT Cruise Terminal to the Bahamas and Key West through 2010.
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