We will definitely cruise the fantasy again. We are told its an older ship and the smallest, but it was perfect for us. We had a blast and enjoyed it so much. Very relaxing.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
It was fast, smooth, and ran very well. There was so many people, but it was very well organized. Everyone was super nice and helpful.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
I am a picky eater, so the dining room dinner wasn't exactly MY thing, although my husband enjoyed it. We did go each night to try new things. The experience of it all was wonderful.. Not Carnivals fault I don't like blue crabs haha.. However, I did love the pizza and the salads on the lido deck dining.....Guys burgers were good too... I had a few mixed drinks and they weren't real strong. That could be helped out a little.
Pizzeria
5 out of 5
The pizza and salads are wonderful!!
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
I loved the hot tub on the serenity deck... it was very relaxing. My kids loved the pool, hot tubs, and slides. I thoroughly enjoyed the shows with Ben. He is very entertaining and makes the experiences wonderful. The comedy club was very funny as well. We went as a family so there were several of us and we really enjoyed sitting on the lido deck watching everyone play in the pools and dance.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
Ben was an awesome entertainer. The stage shows such as battle of the sexes and the music trivia were so cool.. It was some of the best fun I've had in a long time. DJ's were pretty awesome, too.
Children's Programs
My children never used the children programs...
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Our waiter, Nancy, went over and beyond! She worked very hard to make our dinners pleasant. Our room steward, Adam, made sure we had everything we needed and did a great job. Everyone we met (personnel) was exceptionally helpful and nice.
Ship Quality
4 out of 5
I have nothing to compare it to as far as the design so it was good to me.. I just wished the laundry was closer to the back of the ship on deck 7.. We stayed in the back, which we loved. Just had to walk a long way to do laundry...Everything seemed to be clean.
Cabin / Stateroom
4 out of 5
The cabin was neat and clean.. Not ideal for a family of five, though.. Very hard to move around and get everyone dressed for dinner. It would have been perfect for just a couple....I recommend if you have kids, (older kids) to get adjoining rooms!
Ship tip
Get your cabin in the back. I was scared of the reviews I heard about hearing the motor run at night and not being able to sleep, but it actually put me right to sleep, and I barely heard or felt the motor. If you stayed busy and was as worn out as we were at bedtime, you don't hear it at all... Being in the back of the ship, you are close to dining and the fun. If at all possible, stay on deck 7. That is the most convenient deck. Bring a shoe hanger to put toiletries in. The cabins are small and bathrooms are really small.
Everything was ran smooth. They got us through and checked in and on the ship quickly. No hassle at all... Everyone was super nice. They have a good operation going.
It was wonderful... The people are nice. Lots of nice things in the shops. We went to Mr. Sanchos. We 100% recommend this excursion to everyone. Very well worth the money. We love all inclusive and the waiters there work very hard and keep you happy. Their drinks are made strong. Im sure we drink our moneys worth and they are mixed right. The food was very good also... I loved the shops at Mr. Sanchos... We will be visiting soon.
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