Carnival Fantasy Cruise Ship 1990 Model 1:1250 Holsatia 25

Price: NZ$86.25

Code: BH1146

Carnival Fantasy Cruise Ship 1990 Model 1:1250 Holsatia 25

Please note that the accessories shown with the ship described are not included in the cost, they are there to add interest and show some possibilities should you wish to set the ship into a diorama scene yourself or request us to do it for you.

This is a beautifully detailed model made by the highly regarded maker Holsatia has been long out of production. Fantasy entered service in 1990 and was by 2020 the oldest ship in the fleet. Until 1993 she cruised from the Port of Miami when she relocated to Port Canaveral.
In the Fall of 2006, Fantasy was the first Carnival ship to move back to Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina with New Orleans becoming its home port, undertaking cruises to Mexico. On September 17, 2009, Carnival announced that Carnival Fantasy would be based out of Mobile, Alabama. Subsequently, she was relocated to Charleston, South Carolina.
Carnival Fantasy was refitted in February 2016. The upgrades included being fitted with diesel engine scrubbers as well the alteration of some of the restaurants and child care areas on the ship. In November 2016, she moved back to Mobile.
Carnival Fantasy was again refitted in January 2019. The ship assisted the US Coast Guard in rescuing 23 people at sea in April 2019. On March 14, 2020, Carnival announced suspension of service for all of its ships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was previously announced that service would resume on April 10, but the suspension was extended to October 1, 2020. On July 23, 2020, Carnival announced the sale of Carnival Fantasy and Carnival Inspiration. She was beached in Aliağa, Turkey for scrap on July 29, 2020.Scrapping was completed in September 2021.

Model is in good used condition, see the images, we have cleaned it as this collection was poorly stored by the previous owner. Approx. 210mm long or 8 1/4”

Should you require it we offer a complete renovation service, we can completely strip these models, restore masts etc and repaint to you specifications. We can also set into a diorama scene using other port accessories we have on offer please contact us if you require this service https://www.boathousecollectables.co.nz/contact/ .

If you choose to buy playworn models from us, we can restore them for you and set them in an attractive display format, whether it may be a bookcase, coffee table or a piece of your choosing. Then you can build and rebuild your personal port display as many times as you would like while keeping your collection safe and on display in your home! .