I had never been on a cruise before, so I read up a lot, and ended up having a great time. The ship itself is obviously older, and the decor is a little dated, but it is well-maintained and kept clean. Food was ...

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Sail Date February 2020

carnivalcosmo

1 Review Written

20th anniversary - we had a blast and will definitely book on Fantasy again!

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

This was our first cruise and our first time in Mexico so we went into it with no real set expectations. I did do a bit of research beforehand (read reviews, watched Youtube vidoes) which helped us to make the most ...

Sail Date March 2020

Lisa3635

1 Review Written

It’s what you make of it!

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

I was super skeptical of taking this cruise given the reviews, but the price was great, it fit the dates we needed and was driveable. It’s a 30 year ship so yes there is wear and tear but it’s clean and ...

Sail Date February 2020

missgina324

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Time to Retire

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

We booked this cruise last minute to have quick family getaway during the holiday weekend. This was my 10th cruise experience and by far the worst. I did my research on the ship ahead of time so I was aware it was ...

Sail Date February 2020

Win9934

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Five night cruise to the Yucatan

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

This was our first cruise, January 2020. We selected this cruise because it was short (5 days) and we could drive to the port (Mobile). Overall, the cruise was very enjoyable. The Fantasy ship is about 30 years old ...

Sail Date January 2020

tgms

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Great cruise, had a wonderful time

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

We chose this ship due to the Mobile port. We had never cruised Carnival and some of the reviews held me back of ships in New Orleans and Mobile. I decided I was not going to drive further to a port (Mobile is ...

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Sail Date January 2020

Kblans

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Mediocre

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

My family chose to cruise for Christmas. I’ll start with the pros: Staff on this ship were amazing! Our stateroom steward, Waiyn was incredibly helpful and kind. Our dinner staff was wonderful and extremely ...

Sail Date December 2019

FrickeNomads

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Pleasantly Surprised on the Fantasy

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

The family and I (four of us total) went on the Fantasy for our Christmas vacation. I read a lot of reviews about the Fantasy and I'll admit I was a bit concerned about the overall condition of the ship. However, ...

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Sail Date December 2019

ljgordon54

4 Reviews Written

16 Helpful Votes

A Good Family Outing

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

We wanted a very cheap way to visit Cozumel and this was it. We got an inside room that was small but the total price was only $715 for the 2 of us. Embarking was fine. We carried our luggage. Disembarking was a ...

Sail Date December 2019

Kevintheman

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Nice cheap cruise. You have to remember you get what you pay for.

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

My wife and I chose this cruise due to price and the fact that Mobile is only 5.5 hours from home. BOARDING Got to cruise terminal around 11.30 and were parked and on ship in 25 min. CABIN..We got a outside ...

Sail Date December 2019

Revathi

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Cruise experience

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

The gratuities per person where automatically charged on my card without informing the me (customer) which was weird. Food- being a Vegetarian it was a hell to pick the right food, the spoon where actually mixed ...

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Sail Date December 2019

rskater59

2 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Fantasy Failure

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

We went on this ship on Thanksgiving. Good: Playlist Performers, Comedy shows Bad: As you can see only two really good things. Buffet: Food tended to be cold. I even went to the buffet on purpose when they ...

Sail Date November 2019

TrishOnTheGo

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Staff is great, the rest...eh

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

We chose Mobile due to proximity to home and not going near Orlando where we would be tempted to go to Disney. The staff aboard is great. They are nice, lively and patient. Marty, Gemma, and Lizzy are all ...

Sail Date September 2019

ShipAshore

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

A Very Positive Surprise!

Carnival Fantasy

Panama Canal & Central America

We decided on the Carnival Fantasy because of the Panama Canal Transit. We had never wanted to cruise Carnival because of the reputation of "Party Ship" but the cost was great and the timing was perfect so we took ...

Sail Date September 2019

jonesbk

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Don’t fall for an Owner’s Suite

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

Fair warning, we have sailed on Princess for our previous 4 cruises after switching from Carnival after 6 cruises with them, on various ships (Holiday, Fascination, Elation, and Miracle). And yes, I’m long winded ...

Sail Date September 2019

SBarcelona

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

It's time to retire the Fantasy

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

We choose this cruise because of our proximity to the port of Mobile. It was cheap, at least it appeared to be. Seriously, think twice before booking. We have been on a lot of cruises. Carnival needs to retire ...

Sail Date August 2019

slavens_09

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Great Summer Vacation on the Carnival Fantasy

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

Okay this is my second cruise. My first was 10 years ago on the Carnival Ecstasy. I booked this cruise 2 weeks out mostly because I wanted to experience a Fantasy class ship again and it was a port that you can ...

Sail Date July 2019

Ahenzler

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Old Ship - don’t waste your money!

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

Our summer vacation this year was booked on the Carnival Fantasy July 8th -13th. We sailed out of Mobile, Alabama to Cozumel and Costa Maya. We spent most of our days at the water slides with the kids and laying ...

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Sail Date July 2019

srogers00

3 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

Excellent Cruise from Start to Finish

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

My family chose this cruise due to the Mobile port location and timing. We were able to get onto the ship quickly with the faster to the fun program. Upon boarding the ship at 12:30pm our cabin was ready as promised ...

Sail Date July 2019

CaptZipp

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Great short cruise with a few quirks on the aging Fantasy

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

Embarkation Smooth! If you're driving to the Mobile Alabama port get there early. We arrived one hour prior to our "scheduled" time and got one of the very last parking spots. Upon pulling up to the garage you'll ...

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Sail Date May 2019

Lemonade485

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

A Happy and Peaceful Break

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

After a challenging year, my husband and I were looking forward to an affordable getaway in the sun. We drove from Southern Ontario, Canada to Mobile, Alabama, US to board the ship. Mobile felt welcoming, ...

Sail Date May 2019

marshhawk

12 Reviews Written

17 Helpful Votes

Calm Seas, but Spring Break Children

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

I wanted to spend my 65th birthday on a beach in Mexico, so we booked this cruise on the Fantasy. We embarked in Mobile, which is close to home, and drove down the day before the cruise from Atlanta. Minus our ...

Sail Date April 2019

djembeist

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

First time cruisers

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

For our ten year anniversary we wanted to try a cruise. It was awesome. I will bullet point this for first time cruisers. What to do: Embarkation was overwhelming. Check your bags BUT have a small bag with ...

Sail Date April 2019

PcolaCruiser10

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Great Time - Every Single Time

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

We have cruised on this ship 10+ time and will return for another cruise in October. This is the smallest of the Carnival ships. We enjoy having a fewer number of guests, shorter lines and frankly, just less people ...

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Sail Date April 2019

Chatugegirl779

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

A fun time

Carnival Fantasy

Caribbean - Western

We chose this cruise because I had just spent several weeks cooking for, and organizing, a party for my husband’s 75th birthday and I needed a break. We have been on over 40 cruises, on several different cruise ...

Sail Date March 2019