We chose the Fantasy due to its closeness to our home and Mobile isn't difficult to travel through. I'm fairly certain we've sailed on this ship in the past, and most likely out of Jacksonville. Although it's an older Carnival ship and shows a lot of rust, inside, it's still very comfortable, EXCEPT for the main theater. The second level is absolutely the worst. Maybe, the front row has view-able seating, I don't think there's a full view of the stage from any other seat. If you're in a wheelchair/scooter, there's two spots where you can sit, and can only enter the theater from the middle entrance because of stairs on both side entrances. We no longer use the main dining, so I have no comment about that area.

The day we sailed, it was "cold" by southern Alabama/northwest Florida standards, and for that reason, it felt to us impossible to find a warm spot inside. We were finally able to find a comfortable area near the '"Bistro", and spent a lot of time there. It did warm up when we arrived at our first stop, Progresso, Mexico.

Our cabin was what we expected only it seemed a little smaller this time. Our cabin steward Adrian, was there for all our needs (an additional blanket and an ice bucket, always filled. Read more