"Carnival Fascination - Ports of Call"

When you sail aboard the newly renovated Carnival Fascination, you will have the trip of a lifetime! This "fascinating" ship sails out of Jacksonville, FL and offers 4-5 day Bahamas cruises which include Freeport, Nassau, Half Moon Cay, and Key West. You could also choose a 7 day Eastern Caribbean cruise, which includes many of the same ports as well as Grand Turk. This article will discuss some of the many options available for you at the breathtaking ports of Half Moon Cay, Key West and Grand Turk.

Half Moon Cay is quite often referred to as cruisers "favorite" port. As the sign on the beach says, you will "never want to leave here!" It is spectacularly beautiful and offers a perfect beach day with rich greenery, cornstarch sand and warm, turquoise waters. This island has been rated "best private island" by porthole magazine for the last four years. It is a private island used by the cruise lines and includes a breathtaking beach, restaurant, shops, excursion activities, playground and a open air area for lunch. Take a walk around the paths on the island for great views and discover a playground, shops and stingray habitat.

Key West, the southernmost city in the continental U.S., is the largest and most vibrant of a chain of tiny islands called the Florida Keys. Closer to Cuba than to Miami, Key West, dubbed the "Conch Republic," is a very popular destination on Western Caribbean itineraries -- and is easily one of the funkiest and wackiest ports of call in all of cruising. Key West is famously appealing for all types of folks -- and especially is a magnet for artists and hippies as well as cruise ships. It's a colorful and magical visit any time of year. Duval Street is considered the main thoroughfare and is a must-see. Most of the most popular bars, shops and art galleries can be found here, as well as restaurants and museums. This street has all the magic and color that is Key West...make sure to try some key-lime pie!