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Carnival Fascination Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Carnival Fascination

4 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 17, 2015

Ship: Carnival Fascination

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: E138

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

I took my daughter on this cruise for a 15th birthday surprise. She had a blast! We all did. The only problem I have with this ship is the amount of cigarette smoke. My daughter has asthma and it was very overwhelming at times. There weren't very many places we could go to get away from it. The smoking sections are so close to the pool and hot tubs also. The candy shop and $10 store were impossible to shop in because of the smoking going on in the casino. I would give this an "excellent experience" if it wasn't for that.  

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
Need better ventilation in the smoking areas

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
They decorated our cabin for my daughters birthday. It was perfect! Totally worth the extra money and it's a keepsake!

Ship tip

If you don't like to wait in long lines, pack the night before and let them take your luggage. That way in the morning you don't have to lug around your belongings. You can enjoy breakfast until they call your number!

Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

3 out of 5

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

5 out of 5
Junkanoo Beach and the fresh conch salad! OMG! Amazing!! Shopping is good and the people aren't too pushy.

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5
Blue Lagoon Beach is a MUST! I would stay away from the straw markets. They all sell the same thing and are very pushy. A little annoying!
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2 Comments

bamanurse    9 years ago

they've decreased smoking areas on the ship.

ChrisandFrank    9 years ago

only one area/side of ship on the lido deck to smoke..other side is smoke free. I think u can smoke in casino. .not that I care, but I wld smell it when walking by

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