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Onboard Experience:
Identical in all but décor, Carnival Ecstasy and her seven Fantasy-class sister ships (Carnival Fantasy, Carnival
Fascination, Carnival Imagination, Carnival Inspiration, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Sensation & Carnival Elation)
always seem to have something of interest going on, and thus are ideal for the up-and-at-'em style cruiser. Carrying
2,052 passengers, the ships are big enough to provide diverse entertainment options as well as ample deck space
for those whose idea of being entertained is basking in a warm sun shine glow.
Having been launched in 1991, in today's whirlwind pace of change in the cruise industry, Carnival Ecstasy is not so
full of neon, chrome and mirrors as her one-year younger sister ship, Fantasy, is. This is the ship that caught fire on
her stern back in 1998, and was shown adrift at sea live on CNN. She was also assigned to be one of the ships to
house relief workers after the Hurricane Katrina disaster. After all that, she needed a good scrubbing up and she
received one in mid-2005; a 35-day refurbishment that updated almost all of her staterooms and public areas.
An upgrade started in 2007 involves upgrades to the pool area, staterooms and some public rooms. Most of the
following are complete: a snazzy new pool area with teak decking, new umbrellas, a tile "beach" for the pool water to
lap against and a new thatched roof for the hot tub. The kids will rave about "Carnival waterworks," the new water
park featuring a 4-story tall and 300 foot long "Twister Water Slide." Another slide is three side-by-side tubes 82 feet
long. This is all part of a waterpark with all kinds of sprays and other devices to keep the kiddies cool and fresh.
There's also a new nine-hole miniature golf course. As of January 2008, this is almost complete.
As if that isn't enough for the kids, "Camp Carnival" received a makeover, and the ship has new interconnecting
staterooms for families.
The adults haven't been left out; there will be a new "adults-only" area called "Serenity" with a deck of solid teak
panels for soft cushioned loungers in sun or shady areas and two hot tubs.
New enhancements indoors include a coffee cafe with specialty coffees (for a price) but free pastries. A new art &
photo gallery and the atrium bar will be in place. New sound and lighting systems have been installed in every public
room, and the ship now has flat screen televisions in several places to keep up with sports and other vital information.
All of the staterooms are scheduled for upgrades with new fabrics and finishings, and flat panel televisions for a more
updated look and the important added space.
Identical in all but décor, Carnival Ecstasy and her seven Fantasy-class sister ships (Carnival Fantasy, Carnival
Fascination, Carnival Imagination, Carnival Inspiration, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Sensation & Carnival Elation)
always seem to have something of interest going on, and thus are ideal for the up-and-at-'em style cruiser. Carrying
2,052 passengers, the ships are big enough to provide diverse entertainment options as well as ample deck space
for those whose idea of being entertained is basking in a warm sun shine glow.
Having been launched in 1991, in today's whirlwind pace of change in the cruise industry, Carnival Ecstasy is not so
full of neon, chrome and mirrors as her one-year younger sister ship, Fantasy, is. This is the ship that caught fire on
her stern back in 1998, and was shown adrift at sea live on CNN. She was also assigned to be one of the ships to
house relief workers after the Hurricane Katrina disaster. After all that, she needed a good scrubbing up and she
received one in mid-2005; a 35-day refurbishment that updated almost all of her staterooms and public areas.
An upgrade started in 2007 involves upgrades to the pool area, staterooms and some public rooms. Most of the
following are complete: a snazzy new pool area with teak decking, new umbrellas, a tile "beach" for the pool water to
lap against and a new thatched roof for the hot tub. The kids will rave about "Carnival waterworks," the new water
park featuring a 4-story tall and 300 foot long "Twister Water Slide." Another slide is three side-by-side tubes 82 feet
long. This is all part of a waterpark with all kinds of sprays and other devices to keep the kiddies cool and fresh.
There's also a new nine-hole miniature golf course. As of January 2008, this is almost complete.
As if that isn't enough for the kids, "Camp Carnival" received a makeover, and the ship has new interconnecting
staterooms for families.
The adults haven't been left out; there will be a new "adults-only" area called "Serenity" with a deck of solid teak
panels for soft cushioned loungers in sun or shady areas and two hot tubs.
New enhancements indoors include a coffee cafe with specialty coffees (for a price) but free pastries. A new art &
photo gallery and the atrium bar will be in place. New sound and lighting systems have been installed in every public
room, and the ship now has flat screen televisions in several places to keep up with sports and other vital information.
All of the staterooms are scheduled for upgrades with new fabrics and finishings, and flat panel televisions for a more
updated look and the important added space.
| Carnival Award - Winning "Ecstasy" |
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