There is no difference. Both are Fantasy-class ships and I don't believe either has had the 'Evolutions Of Fun' modification to the pool deck performed yet.
I have been on both ships. They are virtually identical as Dave noted. The decor and theme should be the only difference. They were both refurbished in 2006. I am thinking about going on the Fascination out of JAX next year. Just waiting on the drydock schedule to be released about the Evolutions of Fun completion.
Dwayne
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As a orignal guest on the maiden voyage of the Sensation in Nov.1993 I have to say that both ship are identical in the way they do everything even back then. I have also been a crewmate on the Ecxtasy in 1995 and what a difference between ships. Personally I would stick with either the Fascination or Sensation
Dwayne I was in the kitchen for the 2 1/2 years that I was on the Ecxtasy. I'm a registerd Journeyman Chef with Red, Blue & Gold seals. I had just finished working in Georgetown for 6 yrs when I was accepted as staff on the Ecxtasy. So some of the awesome ice and fat carvings were probably mine, as well as the fruit and seafood displays. Would I do it again - you bet I would
Wow! I have not sailed on the Ecstasy yet. I must say that I have admired and appreciated all of the carvings on the ships over the years. I can't figure out how they do it sometimes! I hope you remember some of those Carnival recipes. We have alot of Foodies on the forum that would probably love to ask.
Dwayne
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Family Cruises: 1998 - Celebration 1999 - Tropicale 2000 - Fascination 2001 - Inspiration 2002 - Jubilee and Conquest 2003 - Fantasy and Holiday X2 2004 - Paradise and Sensation 2005 - Spirit 2006 - Pride and Miracle and Fantasy 2007 - Fantasy X2 and Victory and Holiday 2008 - Imagination X2 and Legend and Ecstasy and Fantasy and Splendor X2 and Freedom
Yet To Come: Fantasy 01-01-09 B2B Fantasy 01-05-09 (Penthouse) Fantasy 02-07-09 (Blogger's Cruise) Dream 12-03-09 (Spa Cabin)
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