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Third Carnival Dream Class Ship Announced

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:43:18 +0000

A third ship in the Carnival Dream-class is set to join Carnival Cruise Lines in the spring of 2012. She will be a 3,690-passenger vessel and will be built by the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. Carnival Dream, the first in the class, recently entered service for Carnival Cruises.

Fincantieri is already building the sister ship to the Carnival Dream, the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic; she is scheduled to enter service in May 2011.

Cruise Ships Accident in Cozumel

admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:47:43 +0000

There was a cruise ship accident in Cozumel, Mexico yesterday as two cruise ships collided, luckily no injuries have been reported. Carnival Legend had been released from her moorings and drifted in very strong winds into the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Enchantment of the Seas. Both ships received some slight damage, however this was not enough to stop their current cruises.

The ships are half way through their Caribbean cruise itineraries before the accident and both Carnival Cruises and Royal Caribbean have yet to announce if future cruises on these two ships will be interrupted.

Carnival Sensation Refit

admin — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:11:23 +0000

Carnival Sensation, the 15 year old, Fantasy class, 2052 passenger Carnival Cruises ship has undergone a multi million dollar refit which includes upgrades to cabins and the pool area.

In dock for 35 days, Carnival Sensation has had 98 cabins turned into Balcony Cabins as part of Carnival Cruises “Evolutions of Fun” refurbishment program for the line’s eight Fantasy class vessels. Every one of the 1,026 cabins has been remodeled as have the dining and areas and guest corridors.

Other upgrades include the addition of a new Water Park on board, with the longest water slide at sea, some 300 foot long. Carnival has also added more facilities for 12-14 year olds with what is known as Circle C, to enhence their cruise experience.

Carnival Cruises have undertaken the “Evolutions of Fun” program to enhance all their older ships, after all replacing Carnival Sensation would cost a hell of a lot more.

Carnival World Record Balls

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:42:29 +0000

Two giant beach balls, officially measuring 36 feet in diameter, have helped Carnival Cruise Lines set a Guinness World record for the world’s largest beach ball. The record was broken at a fun event hosted by the cruise line in Dallas at the end of October 2008.

The event will be one of many to help Carnival with its new ‘Fun For All. All For Fun.’ campaign. The record breaking event was watched by 2,500 people who watched as the balls were dropped from the tops of buildings.

New Balconies For Sensation

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:30:47 +0000

Carnival Cruises are to add balconies to 98 of the existing staterooms onboard Carnival Sensation when she enters a 35 day drydock in January 2009.

24 of the new balconies will be located mid-ship whilst 12 more will be located near the stern, with the remaining 62 to be located with the aft section of the ship.

During her drydock she will undergo other refurbishment work including the addition of an adult’s only area and a tropical-themed swimming pool as well as all staterooms being completely refurbished.

Reservations onboard Carnival Sensation for the new and extended balcony staterooms open on 24th October 2008.

For the full press release see The Cruise News.

Carnival Fantasy Cruising Again

admin — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:58:27 +0000

Carnival Cruises’ Carnival Fantasy has resumed its four and five day cruise schedule from New Orleans after spending 28 days in drydock.

The drydock saw the addition of a new waterpark, an adult’s only area, a new design for the main pool and a new facility for children aged 12 to 14.

Carnival Fantasy currently operates four and five day cruises in the Caribbean from the New Orleans with four day cruises departing on Thursdays and five day cruises departing on Mondays and Saturdays.

For the full press release see The Cruise News.

Carnival Visits Grand Turk

admin — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:00:43 +0000

The Grand Turk Cruise Centre which was closed last month due to Hurricane Ike has now re-opened and has welcomed the first cruise ship Carnival Destiny.

All guests onboard Carnival Destiny were given the opportunity to swim in the pool, relax on the private beach and eat in the restaurant and lounge as well as do a spot of shopping in the various shops at the centre.

The next ship to call at the centre will be Crown Princess; one of the Princess Cruises fleet.

For the full press release see The Cruise News.

Carnival Enhance Cruise Experience

admin — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:53:04 +0000

Carnival Cruises have introduced a new department for a new guest experience which is designed to enhance existing aspects of the ‘fun ship’ vacation experience.

The new department will be solely dedicated to enhancing the guest experience through developing new and exciting onboard features to make for a fun and exciting cruise vacation.

Existing members of the Carnival team will build this new department to create a team of experienced professional within the cruising industry.

For the full press release see The Cruise News.

More Balcony Staterooms Onboard

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:25:30 +0000

Carnival Cruises are to add new balconies to a number of cabins onboard Carnival Destiny, Carnival Triumph Carnival Liberty.

The three ships will have their balconies added during their upcoming dry docks in the next few months. In total 48 new balconies will be added to the ships.

Two new 750-square-foot penthouse suites are to be added to Carnival Liberty as well as new balconies on a number of cabins.

The staterooms with the new balconies will be available for sale on 3rd October 2008.

For the full press release see The Cruise News.

Short Cruise Miami Sailings

admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:44:08 +0000

From Saturday 27th September 2008 Carnival Destiny is to begin a new schedule of four and five day cruises out of Miami.

Carnival Destiny has nearly 500 staterooms and suites with balconies and is one of the largest ships to offer year round short cruises. Carnival Cruises currently offers 29 short cruise (mini cruises) options that sail from 12 different US ports.

For four day Caribbean cruises Carnival Destiny will depart on a Thursday and will call at Cozumel and Key West. For the five day cruise Carnival Destiny will either depart on Mondays of Saturdays. Monday departures will see guests visit Half Moon Cay, Caicos Islands and Grand Turk. Saturday departures will see guests visit George Town, Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios.

For the full press release see The Cruise News.