Carnival Fantasy Review
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This is the fifth cruise for hubby and I. This is my first review. We have been on romantic, family and group cruises on both new and older ships.
We choose the Fantasy this time because of the Charleston departure. It was within a reasonable driving distance for a 5 day cruise. All of our other cruises have required a day of travel on both ends.
The embarkment process was the best so far. From driving through the port gates to sitting poolside took approximately 40 minutes and we are not VIPs. The debarkment process was just as convenient. Went down to the lounge at our designated time (9:30AM) and waited maybe 10 mins. then down the gangplank, through the terminal including customs, boarded the shuttle to the car and were on our way in an hour.
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Interior
Empress deck inside cabin aft. It was older and dated but clean and adequate. The bathroom seemed larger or better set up than others we have had. The cabin did not have a couch just a chair. The beds are typical Carnival comfy and the vanity and closet space was more than adequate. The location was great. Aft elevators were steps from cabin. Three decks up entrance to Window of the Seas, Serenity deck (have to go through Window and down steps) or Lido pool area, two decks up Majestic Bar and Forum Lounge, one deck up Jubilee dining room. A short walk down the Empress deck to the Atrium where Atrium bar, guest services and shore excursion counters are, up one deck to photos, Celebration Dining room, piano bar, stores and Universe Lounge, and up one more deck to Promenade and Casino.