Carnival Cruise Lines Will Deploy Carnival Fantasy from Mobile in Fall 2009
With the Carnival Fantasy's departures from Mobile, the company expects to carry approximately 170,000 passengers annually from that port. Carnival Fantasy will offer a new cruise experience with a larger vessel that will include a number of exciting new features. This fall, the ship will undergo the next phase of the line's enhancement program. During an extended dry dock period, the open decks will be completely transformed to include the Carnival WaterWorks aqua park, Serenity adults-only retreat, and a new resort-style pool area.
Year-Round Four- and Five-Day Mexico Cruises from Mobile
Carnival Fantasy will launch year-round four- and five-day service from Mobile Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. On this route, four-day cruises departing Thursdays visit Cozumel, one of the cruise industry's most popular destinations.
Five-day cruises departing Mondays visit both Cozumel and Calica, which, in addition to aqua-blue waters that attract snorkelers, scuba divers and windsurfers the world over, is in close proximity to the magnificent Mayan ruins of Tulum, the ecological theme park Xcaret, and Playa del Carmen and its popular Avenida Cinco shopping district.
Five-day cruises departing Saturdays call at Cozumel and Progreso, an emerging port with exciting excursion options to the beautiful colonial city of Merida and the spectacular Mayan ruins in Chichen Itza, recently named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
On November 10, 2009, the ship will offer a one-time six-day cruise visiting Progreso, Cozumel and Costa Maya. The Holiday will remain in Mobile through the departure of November 2, 2009 and will then be transferred to Iberocruceros, a Spain-based sister cruise brand under the Carnival umbrella.
Carnival Fantasy Upgrades
The 70,000-ton Carnival Fantasy's extensive renovation this fall is part of the line's $250 million refurbishment program for its eight Fantasy-class vessels. The "extreme makeover" will include a new Carnival WaterWorks aqua park that will feature a 300-foot-long corkscrew water slide, dual-lane 82-foot-long racing slides and various water spray apparatus.
Also featured will be Serenity, an exclusive adults-only retreat featuring plush chaise lounges and chairs, oversized umbrellas, teak decking and two whirlpools, while the "resort-style" main pool will incorporate a tropical theme with thatched roofs, faux palm trees, colorful umbrellas, and a tiled "beach" bordering the pool.
Carnival Fantasy also offers 12 themed lounges and bars, a nine-hole miniature golf course, a 12,000-square-foot Spa Carnival facility, three restaurants, full casino gambling, a comprehensive golf program where guests can play top Caribbean courses, and organized programs for children in three different age groups – "Camp Carnival" for youngsters, "Circle C" for 12- to 14-year olds, and "Club O2" for older teens.
Carnival Fantasy also offers a variety of staterooms and suites, all of which feature the "Carnival Comfort Bed" sleep system with plush mattresses, luxurious duvets and high quality linens and pillows. Ship-wide Wi-Fi access and cell phone service are also available.
Reservations Now Open
Reservations are currently being accepted for the Carnival Fantasy's new four- and five-day cruise program from Mobile. Round-trip air supplements from a variety of North American gateways and discounted rates for third and fourth guests sailing in the same stateroom are also available.
For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com.
Carnival Fantasy Photo Courtesy of Carnival Cruises
My neice and her husband have been waiting to board since 2:00 this afternoon and have been held without food, drink, water or opportunity to call out while waiting for their ship. The time is now 9:00 p.m. and all passengers are upset and won’t be able to board until about 11:00 while they hurridly clean the ship from passengers just departing. The experience has been awful and no assistance or courtesy has been afforded them for this experience. They even got keys for the same room as another couple. I had hoped to cruise this year myself, but not after hearing about this tonight. The media needs to be alerted and the cruise company needs to make some huge ammends!
If this is true, Carnival should certainly make a concession to the inconvenienced passengers. However, I have had nothing but excellent service with Carnival, not only on their ships, but also at embarkation. Some things are beyond everyone’s control, and I think it’s a bit unfair to throw this out there with no further information as to the reason for the delay.
my husband and i are cruising fantasy out of mobile 12/10/09. anyone else?
My DW and I are taking the 5-day cruise on Jan. 11-16.