When the new 110,000-ton Carnival Freedom debuts in Europe in
March 2007, it will feature an interior design theme that takes
guests on a journey through the centuries. From ancient Babylonia
to the heyday of disco, from the 19th-century Victorian era to the
contemporary style of the 1990s, the public rooms of Carnival
Freedom celebrate many different decades in history.
Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy,
the 2,974-passenger Carnival Freedom is scheduled to enter service
with a series of 12-day Mediterranean cruises including the line’s
first-ever visit to the Greek Isles and Turkey, beginning March 14,
2007.
When guests step into Freedom’s Millennium atrium, they will be
transported into the near-future decade of the 2010s represented by
cylindrical forms painted in iridescent lacquers that take on red
or gold tones, depending on the angle. The futuristic theme is
further carried out by blue glass curved railings and stainless
steel elevator doors, decorated with applied copper designs.
Glass and copper chandeliers hang from the ceiling amid columns
and beams accented with special iridescent glass tiles. Smaller
versions of the chandeliers are used as wall lights with
color-changing internal lighting.
The Victoriana show lounge evokes images of theaters in London’s
West End with ornate moldings, fancy marble and gold leaf, while
the Chic and Posh Dining Rooms, respectively, reflect the style of
the 1890s. The walls of the Dining Rooms feature a combination of
polished marbles and a special wood veneer laminated in a python
skin pattern. Marble and antique gold grillwork with fruit, vines
and leaves is mounted between the banquettes.
Named after Louis XIV, the Sun King Supper Club represents the
glory days of the 18th century. A statue of Louis as the Sun King
greets diners as they enter the restaurant and an impressive period
chandelier hangs in the skylight dome with smaller versions
suspended throughout the room.
The Player’s Sport Bar shines with chrome, sports medallions and
memorabilia highlighting the 1950s, often referred to as the
“golden era of sports.” The bar features a canopy done in lacquer
and adorned with photographs of famous sports teams from the
mid-20th century.
Guests may want to bring their platform shoes to the Studio 70
dance club that will focus on the 1970s when disco was in its
prime. And, they can step even further back in time to the 1890s at
Bar Nouveau. Designed in art nouveau style with a stained-glass
backlit dome and inlaid marble walls and floor, the wine bar
features small tiles curved out into coves along the ceiling made
of sandblasted mirror for an unique effect.
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