I've been on the Fantasy many times and have never found it to be one of Carnival's REALLY party hearty happy holiday wild cruise ships.
I love the ship and can't wait to cruise her again with the new makeover!
This ship has a crew and staff that is as nice and friendly as the Costa Romantica had with her Italian crew. The Fantasy crew and staff really work hard to make sure you have a wonderful time.
The food is excellent, the ship is big enough that even if she's full...there's always some place to have private, quiet times. The 24 hour Pizza shop has the best pizza in the world!
It's not all smokey...even in the staterooms where previous passengers have smoked. I never saw rude inconsiderate people jamming their lifestyle down your throat either.
The Fantasy is an old girl....but she's comfortable and worth the time to spend sailing her!
I'm hoping someone will have taken some pictures of her all made over with her new refurbishing!