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Need a vacation? Take a Carnival Cruise to the Bahamas

Carnival's Fascination cruise ship as it passes under the Dame's Point Bridge
Carnival's Fascination cruise ship as it passes under the Dame's Point Bridge
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The next time you are thinking about what to do with your time off, why not consider a cruise? Usually, the words that come to mind when pondering such an ocean voyage are elegant, relaxing, sunny, and expensive. But more and more, cruise lines are offering deals that make cruising a more affordable vacation than ever before. And the best part - now you can depart from right here, in Jacksonville.

The Carnival Cruise Ship Fascination calls Jacksonville its home port. The ship takes two or three trips a month down to the beautiful Bahamas, letting you relax and enjoy a five-day vacation. The voyage consists stops at two ports-of-call (Nassau and Half Moon Cay), sandwiched between two marvelous days spent in the blue waters of the Caribbean. The best part? Tickets start at only $239 per person, far cheaper than a week spent at Disney World.

Fascination is a beautiful ship and is part of the Fantasy class of cruise ships. The boat is 855 feet in length and weighs over 70,000 tons. It has ten decks and can accomate just over two thousand passengers. While on board, one can spend their time playing on the nine hole mini-golf course, speeding down a winding waterslide, or getting a massage in the spa. And of course, Fascination has its own casino and several different ways to dine.  It also boasts activities and lounges for kids of any age. You can book an economical interior or oceanview room, or upgrade to a full suite complete with a balcony overlooking the ocean.

So the next time you need a vacation, make sure to visit http://www.carnival.com/ and investigate whether or not a cruise out of Jacksonville is right for you.

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Lanny Shepherd has spent most of his life in Jacksonville, growing up plying the waterways with his father. He has a master's degree from Florida...

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