Lifestyle figures of Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable adorn the Tara Library while Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and John Wayne hang out in the enclosed promenade, Hollywood Boulevard. Providing access to many of the ship's public rooms, the atrium is active 24 hours a day and is a crossroads for the ship's passengers. Gambling is a very big deal aboard Carnival's ships, and the enormous casino is one of the liveliest afloat. For our tastes, Carnival's food has greatly improved, with food quite flavorful and varied. Fascination also features an alternative dining program, enabling passengers who don't want to dress up every night to dine on good fare in the ship's Lido restaurant adjacent to the pool.
Dinner includes main courses with waiter service and cocktails.
In cabins, simple cuisine is available 24 hours a day. While unadorned in luxury amenities, Fascination's cabins are among the largest in the industry and well-designed. The 28 suites each measure 350 square feet, with 7l-square foot private balconies. There is ample closet space, color television with closed-circuit movies, and spacious bathrooms with medicine cabins. Some double cabins have fold-down berths, a popular feature with families.