Thread: Fascination vs Magic or Wonder

How does the size of the Fascination compare with Dinsey's Magic or Wonder?

I know a TA can answer this question.

Originally Posted by jsme

How does the size of the Fascination compare with Dinsey's Magic or Wonder?

I hope this is what you were looking for. I found this info on Cruises.com
Fascination:
Ship Statistics Name: Carnival FascinationRegistry: BahamasBuilder: Kvaerner Masa-YardsCountry Built In: FinlandShip Completed Date: 6/1/1994Call Letters: C6FM9Refurbished Date: 10/1/2006Capacity: 2657Number of Crew, Nationality: 920, InternationalGross Tonnage: 70,367Stabilized: YesAverage Speed: 21 knotsMaximum Speed: 21 knotsLength: 855 feetBeam: 103 feetSpace Ratio: 34:1Number of Passenger Decks: 10Number of Inside Rooms: 408Number of Outside Rooms: 618Number of Restaurants: 4Number of Pools: 3Number of Elevators: 14Voltage: 110/220Non-Smoking Dining: YesNon-Smoking Ship: No

Magic:

Ship Statistics
Name: Disney MagicRegistry: BahamasBuilder: FincantieriCountry Built In: ItalyShip Completed Date: 1/1/1998Christened By: Patty DisneyCall Letters: C6PT7Refurbished Date: 1/1/2005Capacity: 2400Number of Crew, Nationality: 950, InternationalGross Tonnage: 83,300Stabilized: YesAverage Speed: 21.5 knotsMaximum Speed: 24 knotsLength: 965 feetBeam: 106 feetSpace Ratio: 35.4Number of Passenger Decks: 11Number of Inside Rooms: 252Number of Outside Rooms: 625Number of Restaurants: 4Number of Pools: 3Number of Elevators: 12Number of Lifeboats: 20Voltage: 110Non-Smoking Dining: YesNon-Smoking Ship: No

Wonder:
Ship Statistics Name: Disney WonderRegistry: BahamasBuilder: FincantieriCountry Built In: ItalyShip Completed Date: 1/1/1999Christened By: Tinker BellCall Letters: C6QM8Refurbished Date: 1/1/2004Capacity: 1754Number of Crew, Nationality: 945, InternationalGross Tonnage: 83,300Stabilized: YesAverage Speed: 21.5 knotsMaximum Speed: 24 knotsLength: 964 feetBeam: 106 feetSpace Ratio: 35.4Number of Passenger Decks: 11Number of Inside Rooms: 256Number of Outside Rooms: 621Number of Restaurants: 4Number of Pools: 3Number of Elevators: 9Number of Lifeboats: 20Voltage: 110Non-Smoking Dining: YesNon-Smoking Ship: No

To compliment Janice's info., here's some ship facts from Disney Cruise Lines website on the Magic & Wonder:

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dc...ingPage&bhqs=1

And from Carnival's website on the Fascination:

Carnival Cruise Lines

One big difference between Disney's ships, and those of other cruise lines including Carnival, is the lack of Casinos on Disney ships.

Originally Posted by MD11F

One big difference between Disney's ships, and those of other cruise lines including Carnival, is the lack of Casinos on Disney ships.

Yikes, they have no casino's on Disney ships??

Originally Posted by stanford's girl

Yikes, they have no casino's on Disney ships??

That's right Janice, there are no casinos on the Disney Magic and Wonder.

Originally Posted by MD11F

That's right Janice, there are no casinos on the Disney Magic and Wonder.

Wow, I don't think I'll ever be booking a Disney cruise then.

Sounds like my hubby and I... no gambling, we don't go...

Comparing size is one thing, but comparing the Disney ships to the Fascination is literally like comparing night and day. In other words, they are all ships, but that's about all they have in common.

The Fascination is fun, but there are many other ships I'd recommend that are better and nicer.

And yes, if a casino is important to you, you don't want Disney. But what they lack in gambling, they more than make up in food, service, and quality.

If you want a casino and a short cruise, check out the RCCL Enchantment of the Seas or the Navigator of the Seas - both are wonderful ships with the Navigator being a huge ship.

Pete

I have been on both Disney ships. I know what they offer and do not offer. We have out grown them. Not saying I would not go back on one of their ships. I also think they are way overpriced for a cruise. For me to go back on one it would have to be the cheapest cruise option and I seriously doubt that is going to happen.

I have not been on the Fascination but I have been on the Celebration and I am booked on the Fantasy (which is the same class as the Fascination) and the Pride.

I know both "experiences" are night and day different. What I want to know is ...
Actual size difference (length)
How many people does the ship hold


Also I am interested in knowing about what the Fascination offers in way of pool, hot tub, movies (?), slide, rock climbing, etc...

Does that help in answering my question? I hope so.

I am really wanting to know if they compare in that way. I figured they are about the same size and I see that they are very close in length. I think I am trying to get into my head how to compare the size to the size of the Wonder/Magic. No comparsion with the experience what so ever. For me I have been there and do not really care to do Disney again. We have been on the Wonder twice and the Magic once. We are over Disney. We are more into the adult not Disney experience. Not to put them down or anything I just am not a huge Mickey have to do it fan of the cruise.

The Fascination is of interest since it will be within an easy driving distance to us. I wanted to put the ship into my experience of size to know what to expect in the size of the ship.

Pete, we have been on the Enchantment and loved her but we also love Carnival and look forward to going on the Fascination one day. Ft Lauderdale is not a driveable drive for us and that makes the cost of the cruise much more. Jax is doable for a drive.