Carnival Fascination (FS) Fact Sheet

Published 03/12/2015 06:32 PM   |    Updated 09/24/2019 04:54 PM

Shipyard: Masa-Yards, Helsinki, Finland
Inaugural cruise: October 1, 1994
Godmother: Jeanne Farcus, Wife of Joe Farcus, Interior Architect of the Carnival Fleet.
Country of registry: Bahamas
Cost: $315,000,000.
Cruising speed: 21.0 knots

Size/Capacity

• Gross tonnage: 70,367 tons
• Length: 855 feet
• Beam: 103 feet; 118 feet at pool deck
• Maximum draft: 25 feet, 6 inches
• Full guest occupancy: 2675
• Normal occupancy (based on 2 per cabin): 2056
• Passenger decks: 10
• Space ratio: 34:1

Crew

• Total Officers and crew: 920
• Officers: Italian
• Hotel and cruise staff: International

Accommodations

• 8 Grand Suites with extended balcony
• 20 Grand Suites with large balcony
• 26 Junior Suites with standard balcony
• 98 staterooms with standard balcony
• 468 ocean view staterooms
• 389 interior staterooms
• 19 interior upper/lower staterooms
• 1028 Total Guest Staterooms (24 accessible staterooms)

All staterooms feature: telephone, 110 AC power outlet, individual climate control, Carnival Comfort Bed Collection, hair dryers in Grand Suites (categories ES and GS), safe and flat-screen TV

Life Saving Equipment
Grand Total Lifesaving Capacity:  4470

• 12 Lifeboats (occupancy each: 150 / total occupancy: 1800)
• 6 Rescue / Water Shuttle Boats (occupancy each: 145 / total occupancy: 870)
• 36 Launchable Life Rafts (occupancy each: 25 / total occupancy: 900)
• 36 Life Rafts (occupancy each: 25 / total occupancy: 900)

Maintenance Schedule

• Dry Dock: 5/04/99-5/14/99
• Dry Dock: 4/21/01-5/03/01
• Dry Dock: 9/26/03-10/16/03
• Dry Dock: 9/04/06-10/08/06
• Dry Dock: 1/04/10-2/01/10
• Dry Dock: 1/05/13-1/19/13
• Dry Dock: 3/14/15-3/28/15
• Dry Dock: 2/04/18-2/17/18  
• Dry Dock: 11/06/20-11/21/20

Ship Refurbishments and Renovations

Renovation completed during dry dock:  2/04/18 - 2/17/18

• Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements such as new carpeting, tile work, etc. in public areas
• Guy’s Burger Joint (replaced food service, Off the Grill)
• BlueIguana Cantina (replaced food service, Mongolian Wok)
• RedFrog Rum Bar (replaced pool bar)
• BlueIguana Tequila Bar (replaced pool bar)
• Alchemy Bar (replaced Beverly Hills Bar)
• Cherry On Top (replaced Special Occasion)
• Added Bonsai Sushi Express pop-up on Promenade Deck 

Renovations completed during dry dock: 3/14/15-3/28/15

• Routine hotel maintenance
• Cosmetic enhancements such as new carpeting, wall covering and tile work in lounges and public areas

Renovations completed during dry dock: 1/05/13-1/19/13

• Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements such as new carpeting and tile work in lounges and public areas
• Addition of 2 new ocean view staterooms: R156 and R158

Renovations completed during dry dock: 1/04/10-2/01/10

• an expansive new water park
• Serenity, an exclusive adults-only retreat
• a redesigned resort-style main pool area
• a Circle "C" facility for 12-14 year olds
• 98 balconies will be added to existing ocean view staterooms; several of the suites will be modified to feature a larger, extended balcony.
• Cosmetic enhancements will be made to public rooms and areas
• Add to the Lido Restaurant: Mongolian Wok and Rotisserie
• Upgrades to both main dining rooms; the forward dining room will be re-configured to accommodate “Your Time Dining”

Renovations completed 10/09/06

• All guest staterooms and suites will be refurbished to include completely remodeled bathrooms, new décor (carpeting/drapes/linens), the Carnival Comfort Bed and flat panel TV’s.
• New nine-hole miniature golf course on Sun Deck.
  New Teen Club (Club O2) on Promenade Deck.
• 1,600 square foot Children’s World play area located on Verandah Deck
• Layout modifications and cosmetic upgrades that include carpeting and upholstery will be done in various public lounges including the aft lounge, the mainlounge and the casino.
• New art gallery on Empress Deck.
• New Atrium Lobby Bar will be installed on Empress Deck with space for a trio to play.
• New 1,200 square foot conference room on Promenade Deck.
• New Café on the Way offering specialty coffees and sweets on the Promenade Deck.
• New photo gallery on the Promenade Deck Atrium.
• Redesigned Internet Café will be located adjacent to the Purser’s Information Desk on Empress Deck
• The 12,000 square foot Spa Carnival facility will be renovated with new private treatment rooms, updated exercise equipment and a host of cosmetic enhancements.
• A poolside stage will be relocated to a covered area on Lido Deck.
  An enclosed netted basketball court will be installed adjacent to the aft pool on Verandah Deck.