I was only posting what was said in the artical.. If you even read so I guess the blame falls on carnvial cause it came from there site. They are the ones whom posted it.

MIAMI, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Lines -- which operates
Mobile's only year-round cruise program -- will increase capacity at the port
by 42 percent when the 2,056-passenger Carnival Fantasy replaces the
1,452-passenger Holiday on year-round four- and five-day cruises beginning in
November 2009.


With the Carnival Fantasy's departures from Mobile, the company expects to
carry approximately 170,000 passengers annually from that port.


Carnival Fantasy will offer a new "Fun Ship" cruise experience with a
larger vessel that will include a number of exciting new features.  This fall,
the ship will undergo the next phase of the line's Evolutions of Fun
enhancement program.  During an extended dry dock period, the open decks will
be completely transformed to include the Carnival WaterWorks aqua park,
Serenity adults-only retreat, and a new resort-style pool area.


"Mobile has been a terrific homeport for us since we began service there
in 2004 and we're absolutely thrilled to be able to expand capacity from this
port with the deployment of the Carnival Fantasy," said Terry Thornton,
Carnival's senior vice president of marketing planning. "The support of the
local community, particularly city and port officials and our travel agent
partners, has been nothing short of exceptional and we are very pleased to
continue operating Mobile's first and only year-round cruise program," he
added.


"Mobile is one of the nation's most progressive cities, a quality we
attribute to our partnership with Carnival Cruise Lines and our ability to
build coalitions united around one goal -- a better Mobile," said Mobile Mayor
Sam Jones.  "We are truly grateful to welcome the larger Carnival Fantasy
ship, and look forward to the future opportunities this partnership will bring
to our city, state and region," he added.



Year-Round Four- and Five-Day Mexico Cruises


Carnival Fantasy will launch year-round four- and five-day service from
Mobile Monday, Nov. 16, 2009.  On this route, four-day cruises departing
Thursdays visit Cozumel, one of the cruise industry's most popular
destinations known for its beautiful white-sand beaches, excellent shopping
and variety of shore excursion opportunities.


Five-day cruises departing Mondays visit both Cozumel and Calica, which,
in addition to aqua-blue waters that attract snorkelers, scuba divers and
windsurfers the world over, is in close proximity to the magnificent Mayan
ruins of Tulum, the ecological theme park Xcaret, and Playa del Carmen and its
popular Avenida Cinco shopping district.


Five-day cruises departing Saturdays call at Cozumel and Progreso, an
emerging port with exciting excursion options to the beautiful colonial city
of Merida and the spectacular Mayan ruins in Chichen Itza, recently named one
of the Seven Wonders of the World.


On November 10, 2009, the ship will offer a one-time six-day cruise
visiting Progreso, Cozumel and Costa Maya.   The Holiday will remain in Mobile
through the departure of November 2, 2009 and will then be transferred to
Iberocruceros, a Spain-based sister cruise brand under the Carnival
Corporation & plc umbrella.



'Evolutions of Fun' Upgrades


The 70,000-ton Carnival Fantasy's extensive renovation this fall is part
of the line's $250 million "Evolutions of Fun" refurbishment program for its
eight Fantasy-class vessels.  The "extreme makeover" will include a new
Carnival WaterWorks aqua park that will feature a 300-foot-long corkscrew
water slide, dual-lane 82-foot-long racing slides and various water spray
apparatus.


Also featured will be Serenity, an exclusive adults-only retreat featuring
plush chaise lounges and chairs, oversized umbrellas, teak decking and two
whirlpools, while the "resort-style" main pool will incorporate a tropical
theme with thatched roofs, faux palm trees, colorful umbrellas, and a tiled
"beach" bordering the pool.


Carnival Fantasy also offers 12 themed lounges and bars, a nine-hole
miniature golf course, a 12,000-square-foot Spa Carnival facility, three
restaurants, full casino gambling, a comprehensive golf program where guests
can play top Caribbean courses, and organized programs for children in three
different age groups -- "Camp Carnival" for youngsters, "Circle C" for 12- to
14-year olds, and "Club O2" for older teens.


Carnival Fantasy also offers a variety of staterooms and suites, all of
which feature the "Carnival Comfort Bed" sleep system with plush mattresses,
luxurious duvets and high quality linens and pillows.  Ship-wide Wi-Fi access
and cell phone service are also available.



Reservations Now Open


Reservations are currently being accepted for the Carnival Fantasy's new
four- and five-day cruise program from Mobile.  Round-trip air supplements
from a variety of North American gateways and discounted rates for third and
fourth guests sailing in the same stateroom are also available.


For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent,
call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com.



SOURCE  Carnival Cruise Lines
So as you can see Becki the source is carnivial... That is where i got this from.

So you are saying carnvial don't know there ships or what they are doing to them?????

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/carnival-cruise-lines-to-increase,508945.shtml

There the link

So Debbie i guess carnvial is giving the wrong info about balconeys.

So sorry for posting what they wrote..

soulfulone:

Reservations Now Open

i dont think they are adding balconies to the ship that would be very difficult.

Debbie:

soulfulone:

Reservations Now Open

I looked last night and Mobile is not taking any reservations in 2010 yet, so I think they are unsure of things themselves sometimes!  I still do not see where it says that they are going to add balcony rooms; but maybe I just skimmed to quick.  !!

Debbie, as I said before no new balconies.

Soul, where are you seeing that in the article that you posted? I still didnt see it in the article either.

BUT either way I know for a fact they ARE NOT getting new balconies. Cabins will be refurbished. Maybe you read that the connecting cabins will be added. Yes, they will make some cabins connecting as they did on the other 2 ships that have had the same upgrades BUT these are already existing cabins they are just putting a connecting door in.

Debbie, we can make reservations for Fantasy (from Mobile) in 2010. I had to look up rates earlier for someone for Jan and April of 2010. What month are you looking for? I have not looked but the end of 2010 is probably not out yet.

The balcony statement was made by a terminal official in Mobile.  It did not come from Carnival.  Probably a mistake on his part. 

Becki,  When do you think Carnival will post them on-line?  I am a Spring break cruiser because of my son.  It's about the only time we can all cruise and not pay a ton to do so.  Christmas is out of the question with the price they charge.  So it would be sometime in March....it's now between the Triumph and Dream in March of 2010.  With the seven day going out of NO now it goes the same place as the Dream does. 

Deb

hey yes they are going to let her retire this year.... My husbands friend works with homeleand security at the port and he said they are and they did a say they r replacing her on the ship to.......... little bit bigger one is going to be there.... But she may be the oldest ship now but, she is kicking butt in awards........... U will enjoy it...... is this ur frist time on it?

I got an e-mail from a travel agent in Mobile - Springdale Travel - saying the Fantasy was coming to Mobile - it did not say if it was replacement for the Holiday or in addition to the Holiday.

 Here it is:

yea the holiday is suppose to be going bye bye..... She's getting up there in age.....ha