About Mobile
Mobile's tourism industry received a shot in the arm in late 2016, when 2,052-passenger Carnival Fantasy began offering jaunts to Cozumel, Costa Maya and Progreso, Mexico. It was the cruise industry's first return to Mobile after pulling out in 2011.
The late writer Eugene Walter called Mobile "sweet lunacy's county seat." Walter's grave, which can be found in the historic Church Street Graveyard only a mile west of the Mobile cruise terminal on oak-canopied Government Street, is marked by a tombstone etched with the words, "When all else fails, throw a party." Mobilians are certainly good at that. They have been doing it since the city was founded as the first capital of French Colonial Louisiana in 1702. This predilection for an active nightlife has often given rise to comparisons with New Orleans, as have the city's French street names (some of which are identical to those in New Orleans' French Quarter), architecture, Cajun and Creole cuisine (fresh seafood is always on the menu), and an economy centered around a bustling seaport. But Mobile has a spirit all its own.
Situated on Mobile Bay with Gulf beaches only a short drive away (it's the largest coastal city between New Orleans and St. Petersburg, Florida), beach culture runs deep in Mobile. Singer-songwriter -- and beach life aficionado -- Jimmy Buffet spent part of his childhood here and played some of his first gigs in the city. Bring your seersuckers and flip-flops, and you'll fit right in.
Also known as the Azalea City, for the vivid flowering bushes that blanket yards and parks in the spring, Mobile boasts a mild subtropical climate with high temperatures in the 90s during the summers and 60s in the winters. Be sure to bring an umbrella: Mobile is wetter than Seattle with approximately five feet of rain each year.
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5 NightCruise to MobileHide Cruise InfoItinerary
Cruise Itinerary
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Day 1Mobile
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Costa Maya
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Day 4Cozumel
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Mobile
Ship DetailsCarnival Fantasy - Carnival Cruise Line
Pros
Exceptional service/friendly crew and passengers; tasty food; clean, comfortable cabins
Cons
Only one main swimming pool; oldest ship in the Carnival fleet
Bottom Line
Ideal for families; excellent value for singles/couples and first-time cruisers
ReviewsCarnival Fantasy Reviews
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Kids Club
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Wi-Fi
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Spa Services
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Select DiningMain dining room and/or buffet
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler Service
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Basic DrinksStill water, coffee, and tea
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Soft DrinksSoda and Juice
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Specialty Coffee DrinksIncluding smoothies and blended drinks
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Specialty Fitness Classes
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4 NightCruise to MobileHide Cruise InfoItinerary
Cruise Itinerary
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Day 1Mobile
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Cozumel
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Day 4Cruising
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Day 5Mobile
Ship DetailsCarnival Fantasy - Carnival Cruise Line
Pros
Exceptional service/friendly crew and passengers; tasty food; clean, comfortable cabins
Cons
Only one main swimming pool; oldest ship in the Carnival fleet
Bottom Line
Ideal for families; excellent value for singles/couples and first-time cruisers
ReviewsCarnival Fantasy Reviews
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Port Taxes & Fees
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Service Gratuities
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Most Onboard Entertainment
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Kids Club
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Shore Excursions
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Wi-Fi
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Spa Services
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Select DiningMain dining room and/or buffet
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler Service
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Basic DrinksStill water, coffee, and tea
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Soft DrinksSoda and Juice
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Specialty Coffee DrinksIncluding smoothies and blended drinks
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Specialty Fitness Classes
** inclusions in your cruise fare are based on Cruise Critic’s editorial expertise and not provided by the individual cruise lines. When you book with one of our cruise partners, please be sure to check their site for a full disclosure of all applicable fees. Cruise Critic does not guarantee any specific rates, prices, or amenities included in the fare. Inclusion items in the fare may change at any time and fees may apply for additional items.
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10 NightCruise to MobileHide Cruise InfoItinerary
Cruise Itinerary
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Day 1Mobile
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Cruising
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Day 5Panama Canal
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Day 6Puerto Limon
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Day 7Cruising
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Day 8Roatan
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Day 9Cozumel
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Day 10Cruising
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Day 11Mobile
Ship DetailsCarnival Fantasy - Carnival Cruise Line
Pros
Exceptional service/friendly crew and passengers; tasty food; clean, comfortable cabins
Cons
Only one main swimming pool; oldest ship in the Carnival fleet
Bottom Line
Ideal for families; excellent value for singles/couples and first-time cruisers
ReviewsCarnival Fantasy Reviews
View All PricesLoading...Fare IncludesWhat’s included in My Cruise Fare?
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Port Taxes & Fees
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Service Gratuities
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Most Onboard Entertainment
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Kids Club
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Shore Excursions
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Wi-Fi
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Spa Services
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Select DiningMain dining room and/or buffet
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler Service
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Basic DrinksStill water, coffee, and tea
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Soft DrinksSoda and Juice
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Specialty Coffee DrinksIncluding smoothies and blended drinks
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Specialty Fitness Classes
** inclusions in your cruise fare are based on Cruise Critic’s editorial expertise and not provided by the individual cruise lines. When you book with one of our cruise partners, please be sure to check their site for a full disclosure of all applicable fees. Cruise Critic does not guarantee any specific rates, prices, or amenities included in the fare. Inclusion items in the fare may change at any time and fees may apply for additional items.
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Day 1: Mobile
Day 3: Key West
Day 5: Grand Turk
Day 6: Amber Cove
Day 8: Grand Cayman
Day 9: Cozumel
10 NightCruise to MobileHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Mobile
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Key West
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Day 4Cruising
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Day 5Grand Turk
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Day 6Amber Cove (Puerto Plata)
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Day 7Cruising
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Day 8Grand Cayman (Georgetown)
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Day 9Cozumel
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Day 10Cruising
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Day 11Mobile
Ship DetailsCarnival Fantasy - Carnival Cruise Line
Pros
Exceptional service/friendly crew and passengers; tasty food; clean, comfortable cabins
Cons
Only one main swimming pool; oldest ship in the Carnival fleet
Bottom Line
Ideal for families; excellent value for singles/couples and first-time cruisers
ReviewsCarnival Fantasy Reviews
View All PricesLoading...Fare IncludesWhat’s included in My Cruise Fare?
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Port Taxes & Fees
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Service Gratuities
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Most Onboard Entertainment
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Kids Club
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Shore Excursions
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Wi-Fi
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Spa Services
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Select DiningMain dining room and/or buffet
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler Service
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Basic DrinksStill water, coffee, and tea
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Soft DrinksSoda and Juice
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Specialty Coffee DrinksIncluding smoothies and blended drinks
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Specialty Fitness Classes
** inclusions in your cruise fare are based on Cruise Critic’s editorial expertise and not provided by the individual cruise lines. When you book with one of our cruise partners, please be sure to check their site for a full disclosure of all applicable fees. Cruise Critic does not guarantee any specific rates, prices, or amenities included in the fare. Inclusion items in the fare may change at any time and fees may apply for additional items.
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5 NightCruise to MobileHide Cruise InfoItinerary
Cruise Itinerary
![5 Night Cruise to Mobile Route (Carnival Cruise Line)]()
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Day 1Mobile
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Progreso
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Day 4Cozumel
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Mobile
Ship DetailsCarnival Fantasy - Carnival Cruise Line
Pros
Exceptional service/friendly crew and passengers; tasty food; clean, comfortable cabins
Cons
Only one main swimming pool; oldest ship in the Carnival fleet
Bottom Line
Ideal for families; excellent value for singles/couples and first-time cruisers
ReviewsCarnival Fantasy Reviews
View All PricesLoading...Fare IncludesWhat’s included in My Cruise Fare?
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Port Taxes & Fees
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Service Gratuities
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Most Onboard Entertainment
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Kids Club
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Shore Excursions
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Wi-Fi
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Spa Services
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Select DiningMain dining room and/or buffet
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler Service
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Basic DrinksStill water, coffee, and tea
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Soft DrinksSoda and Juice
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Specialty Coffee DrinksIncluding smoothies and blended drinks
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Specialty Fitness Classes
** inclusions in your cruise fare are based on Cruise Critic’s editorial expertise and not provided by the individual cruise lines. When you book with one of our cruise partners, please be sure to check their site for a full disclosure of all applicable fees. Cruise Critic does not guarantee any specific rates, prices, or amenities included in the fare. Inclusion items in the fare may change at any time and fees may apply for additional items.
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5 NightCruise to MobileHide Cruise InfoItinerary
Cruise Itinerary
![5 Night Cruise to Mobile Route (Carnival Cruise Line)]()
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Day 1Mobile
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Cozumel
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Day 4Progreso
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Day 5Cruising
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Day 6Mobile
Ship DetailsCarnival Fantasy - Carnival Cruise Line
Pros
Exceptional service/friendly crew and passengers; tasty food; clean, comfortable cabins
Cons
Only one main swimming pool; oldest ship in the Carnival fleet
Bottom Line
Ideal for families; excellent value for singles/couples and first-time cruisers
ReviewsCarnival Fantasy Reviews
View All PricesLoading...Fare IncludesWhat’s included in My Cruise Fare?
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Port Taxes & Fees
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Service Gratuities
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Most Onboard Entertainment
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Kids Club
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Shore Excursions
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Wi-Fi
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Spa Services
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Select DiningMain dining room and/or buffet
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler Service
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Basic DrinksStill water, coffee, and tea
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Soft DrinksSoda and Juice
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Specialty Coffee DrinksIncluding smoothies and blended drinks
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Specialty Fitness Classes
** inclusions in your cruise fare are based on Cruise Critic’s editorial expertise and not provided by the individual cruise lines. When you book with one of our cruise partners, please be sure to check their site for a full disclosure of all applicable fees. Cruise Critic does not guarantee any specific rates, prices, or amenities included in the fare. Inclusion items in the fare may change at any time and fees may apply for additional items.
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6 NightCruise to MobileHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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![6 Night Cruise to Mobile Route (Carnival Cruise Line)]()
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Day 1Mobile
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Day 2Cruising
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Day 3Cruising
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Day 4Grand Cayman (Georgetown)
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Day 5Cozumel
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Day 6Cruising
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Day 7Mobile
Ship DetailsCarnival Fascination - Carnival Cruise Line
Pros
Smaller ship that does not require lots of walking to get from place to place
Cons
Limited dining variety and onboard activities
Bottom Line
Comfortable, well-maintained ship perfect as a base for port-intensive cruises
ReviewsCarnival Fascination Reviews
View All PricesLoading...Fare IncludesWhat’s included in My Cruise Fare?
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CabinRoom with bed and private bathroom
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Port Taxes & Fees
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Service Gratuities
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Most Onboard Entertainment
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Kids Club
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Shore Excursions
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Wi-Fi
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Spa Services
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Select DiningMain dining room and/or buffet
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Specialty Alternative Dining
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Room Service
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Butler Service
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Basic DrinksStill water, coffee, and tea
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Soft DrinksSoda and Juice
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AlcoholBeer, wine, and spirits
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Specialty Coffee DrinksIncluding smoothies and blended drinks
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Specialty Fitness Classes
** inclusions in your cruise fare are based on Cruise Critic’s editorial expertise and not provided by the individual cruise lines. When you book with one of our cruise partners, please be sure to check their site for a full disclosure of all applicable fees. Cruise Critic does not guarantee any specific rates, prices, or amenities included in the fare. Inclusion items in the fare may change at any time and fees may apply for additional items.
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4 NightCruise to MobileHide Cruise Info
