As it kicked off its 50th birthday festivities, Carnival Cruise Line offered a first look at Carnival Celebration, sister ship to the Mardi Gras, which will debut in Miami this November.
"From a design perspective, we are incorporating elements from our former ships, paying homage to the history of Carnival, and also showcasing Carnival Celebration as a modern, innovative and forward-looking vessel," said Ben Clement, senior vice president of new builds, refurbishment and product innovation.
"While similar to Mardi Gras with a plethora of options for dining, entertainment and relaxation, Celebration will have her own personality, one that celebrates all things Carnival, intertwining where we have been with where we are going."
The line revealed details on four of the ships six 'zones.' Here are some of the highlights:
Let The Celebration Begin
On a Carnival cruise, guests' vacations start in the atrium, and on Carnival Celebration, that means 'Celebration Central.' Spanning Decks 6, 7 and 8, Celebration Central is an update to the starboard side atrium that debuted on Mardi Gras, designed as the heart of the ship's celebratory spirit with a whole new look and the feeling of a festive party woven throughout.
Celebration Central will also feature a three-deck-high atrium with a ceiling that appears as a burst of a confetti canon made of approximately 1,400 color-changing lighting fixtures that will transform from day to night.
As functional as it is eye-catching, the space will include 3,000-square-foot floor-to-ceiling windows on the side of the ship that will change into 16 individually controlled, six- by 14-foot LED screens to work hand in hand with ever-changing entertainment options, including live music, special effects, aerial acrobatic performances, and high-energy shows.
In tribute to Carnival's Fun Ship history, pieces from former Carnival ships will be repurposed to blend with the ship's modern decor throughout Celebration Central and beyond. For example, in the Aquaria Bar, ocean-themed glass murals from Carnival Victory by Italian artist Luciano Vistosi will be incorporated into a two-deck-high decorative wall behind the bar to create an aquarium-like effect. And the Tropicale Bar is named after the first Carnival ship to sport the line's iconic funnel.
Celebration Central will also include food and beverage options, such as JavaBlue Café, Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki, and entertainment such as Piano Bar 88 and The Punchliner Comedy Club.
Up Top: The Ultimate Playground
The centrepiece of Carnival Celebration's Ultimate Playground (Decks 18-20 Aft) will be 'BOLT, The Ultimate Sea Coaster,' soon to be the second roller coaster at sea.
Designed for fun for all-ages, the zone will also be home to the WaterWorks aqua park and SportSquare featuring a mini-golf course, full-court basketball and a ropes course.
Summer Landing and Lido
Carnival Celebration's Summer Landing zone (Deck 8 Aft) aims to offer the greatest chill spot at sea with Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse, offering smoked-onboard favourites created by Guy Fieri and an assortment of Carnival's ParchedPig craft beers brewed on site, in addition to pools and whirlpools, The Watering Hole poolside bar, and the Heroes Tribute Lounge honoring military personnel.
The poolside zone, Lido (Decks 16-17 Aft), will feature all of the fun experiences and flavours from Mardi Gras, including the two-level RedFrog Tiki Bar designed to transport guests to a South Pacific paradise, Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken restaurant, guest-favourite Guy's Burger Joint, Seafood Shack, and BlueIguana Cantina.
Carnival Celebration will be the second Carnival ship to be powered by a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion system, part of Carnival Corporation's green cruising platform. The ship will debut in November from the redesigned state-of-the-art Terminal F at PortMiami, the line's third terminal at the port and its largest in South Florida.
Additional details and zones on Carnival Celebration will be revealed in the coming months leading up to the ship's inaugural sailing from Miami on Nov. 21.
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