Following a two-week stay in dry dock, Carnival Sensation has returned to the high seas sporting a million-dollar redo. In particular, the ship has rolled out several new food and beverage concepts, as well as a new, nautical-themed play area for kids.
The 2,052-passenger Carnival Sensation, which underwent renovation in Freeport, The Bahamas, has resumed its year-round schedule of four- and five-day cruises from Miami. It follows Carnival Dream and Carnival Ecstasy, as the third Carnival ship to complete a renovation this year.
So what's new on Carnival Sensation?
The free-of-charge poolside Guy's Burger Joint, developed in partnership with Food Network, serves up Guy Fieri-inspired burgers and fresh-cut fries with a California décor that celebrates the chef's love of cars.
Also poolside, the RedFrog Rum Bar watering hole sets a Caribbean vibe with refreshing Caribbean rum-based frozen drinks. The bar also serves a variety of beer, including Carnival's own draught brew, ThirstyFrog Red.
The pool area also welcomes Mexican eatery, BlueIguana Cantina with freshly made burritos, tacos and tortillas, served alongside an extensive toppings and salsa bar. There's also the BlueIguana Tequila Bar, serving tequila-based frozen drinks, poolside.
At the new Alchemy Bar, a "cocktail pharmacy," mixologists "prescribe" different elixirs and ingredients with creative monikers such as Forty is the New Twenty and The Restorative Basil Drop.
Bulk candy, sweet indulgences, fanciful gifts and custom apparel all appear at the new Cherry On Top, being billed as the "sweetest spot on board."
Kids aged 2-11 can head to the new Camp Ocean, a marine-inspired play area that offers more than 200 ocean-themed activities, arts and crafts and science-oriented programs.
Carnival Sensation's year-round schedule includes Thursday departures from Miami for four-day cruises to Cozumel, Nassau and the private Bahamian destinations of Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays, or Cozumel and Key West. Five-day voyages depart Mondays and Saturdays and call at Grand Turk, Nassau and Half Moon Cay or Grand Turk and Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic.
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