Launched in 1993, Carnival Sensation is the third of eight Fantasy-class ships with 70,367 tons, 2,052 passengers and one of the mid-sized ships that is undergoing refurbishment to keep up with the times. In January 2009, Sensation spent over a month, an eternity for a ship's renovation, under the knife. The following are added: a long slide, a water park for children, a tropical themed pool area in the center of the ship, 98 cabins with balconies and a space dedicated only to adults. The lines or style of the cabins have also been refreshed, which have gained a flat-screen TV, plus numerous updated public spaces from the main dining room to the piano bar. But even with the full refurbishment, the ship can feel a little dated compared to the others in some places although many balcony staterooms have been added as a percentage are still few by current standards and Sensation also lacks an alternative lunch club and at dinner. Negatives aside, the Sensation is still a great product t...