Carnival´s ´Fun Ship´ Fantasy Undergoes Megabuck Makeover

Carnival Cruise Lines´ 2,056-passenger Fantasy recently underwent a multi-million-dollar refurbishment and emerged with a host of new and updated features and facilities, including new photo and art galleries, a nine-hole miniature golf course, and completely renovated health and fitness center.

The upgrades were completed during a 21-day scheduled dry dock that took place in Norfolk, Virginia. The Fantasy resumed its year-round schedule of three- and four-day Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida.

“The Fantasy - with its myriad on-board amenities and convenient and affordable Bahamas itinerary - is already a popular ´Fun Ship´ vacation option with consumers. With these new enhancements, we´ve made a great ship even better with a host of new and expanded features,” said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.

One of the most noticeable enhancements is in the ship´s 12,000-square-foot Spa Carnival, which has been completely revamped and now features 11 private treatment rooms, including two couples massage rooms, a new relaxation/waiting room, as well as updated equipment, new carpeting, tile work and other cosmetic enhancements.

Featured on Sun Deck is a brand new nine-hole miniature golf course providing guests of all ages with a fun and exciting outdoor diversion. Along Empress Deck is a new art gallery that is home to the line´s popular art auctions where guests can bid on a variety of pieces by the some of world´s most famous artists.