June 30, 2012
Being a travel agent has its perks. Last weekend I was able to enjoy one of those perks. I left Wilmington bright and early and drove my favorite route, Highway 17, down to Charleston, SC. I was able to take part in Carnival's travel agent ship inspection of the Carnival Fantasy. The Carnival Fantasy is incredibly popular because of the convenience to so much of the Southeast. Carnival is known as being the Fun Ship and family friendly. Check out these pictures from my tour and I'll tell you what I thought at the end.
Well, what did you think? Exactly how Carnival describes it - fun family friendly. Yes, it is certainly all of that. However, I will caution you. If you have cruised before with other cruise lines or even on other Carnival ships, you may be disappointed. The decor is a little cheesy and bright and a bit outdated. The environment is loud and chaotic. Carnival is definitely known for being the "Fun Ship" and I'm sure it is. It is also crowded and I must say again, loud. The ship is a bit run down and in need of some TLC. Unfortunately, Carnival does not intend to renovate the ship anytime soon. Reality is that the cabins are very small, the food is very good, and the Carnival Fantasy provides great family fun. Now, don't get me wrong, this is not a bad family vacation option. If you are interested in a quick easy getaway only 3 hours from Wilmington or if you are looking for an inexpensive short cruise - the Fantasy does 5 night cruises to the Bahamas - then this is a no brainer easy option.
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