Carnival Cruise Lines said its 2,052-passenger Carnival Fantasy will get a new aqua park with a 300-foot-long water slide, an adults-only area, and a redesigned main pool in a multi-million-dollar dry dock this fall. The makeover represents phase two of "Evolutions of Fun," Carnival's $250 million ship refurbishment program for the line's eight 70,000-ton Fantasy-class vessels. Carnival Fantasy, which operates year-round four- and five-day Western Caribbean cruises from New Orleans, will be the third ship to get the upgrades, with Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Imagination completed in recent months. Taking center stage on the Fantasy's Verandah Deck will be Carnival WaterWorks, a aqua park featuring a four-deck-high, 300-foot-long corkscrew water slide along with an 82-foot-long, dual-lane racing slide, and various water spray apparatus. Located aft will be Serenity, an adults-only outdoor retreat designed for relaxation, tranquility and comfort. Serenity will feature plush chaise lounges and chairs, colorful oversized umbrellas, two whirlpools, and a separate area where guests can relax in shade. Bar service will be provided with waiters offering a selection of cocktails and frozen concoctions.

The new resort-style main pool area, located mid-ship, will feature umbrellas providing shaded seating at pool's edge along the tiled "beach" bordering the circumference of the pool. A thatched roof will cover one of the two whirlpools at either end of the swimming pool, while faux palm trees and more thatched roofing will hover over new, centrally positioned staircases. These new enhancements will complement the upgrades incorporated during earlier dry docks. These include renovated staterooms with flat-screen TVs, a nine-hole miniature golf course, a renovated 12,000-square-foot Spa Carnival, updated dining rooms, a New York-style deli, an atrium lobby bar, a new conference facility, a patisserie serving specialty coffees and sweets, and new photo and art galleries. A number of family-friendly amenities -- including new facilities for children and teens -- along with more than 50 interconnecting staterooms, have been added. High-tech sound and lighting systems for a host of live music and entertainment venues have also been incorporated.

The Fascination needs a makeover as well!