Expansive children’s water parks, a new design for pool areas and a
Serenity adults only deck area are all part of a dramatic
transformation of the open decks of Carnival Cruise Lines’ eight
Fantasy-class ships.
The new features are part of Carnival’s $250 million “Evolutions of
Fun” program, an ambitious ship refurbishment and product
enhancement initiative focusing on the line’s eight Fantasy-class
vessels. These “extreme makeovers” are part of an overall
initiative to upgrade all of the unique guest-pleasing features and
design style of the Fantasy-class vessels in addition to providing
guests with new shipboard amenities.
“The Fantasy-class vessels are the most successful series of cruise
ships ever introduced, as well as the industry leader in three- to
five-day vacations, carrying nearly 1.6 million guests annually,”
said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO. “‘Evolutions of
Fun’ represents a multi-million-dollar investment designed to build
upon these vessels’ tremendous appeal with vacationers by
incorporating a host of new and exciting facilities and features,”
he added.
The planned refurbishments include expanded outdoor recreation
areas that will be incorporated into the Inspiration and
Imagination this fall. Other Fantasy-class ships will receive the
upgrades during scheduled drydocks in 2008 and 2009. The updated
pool and deck areas are just one component of the ship-wide
refurbishments to these vessels that initially began in 2005 and
include renovations to virtually every guest area. Among the new
features are fully remodeled staterooms and suites including new
bathrooms, flat-panel TVs in staterooms and select public areas,
atrium lobby bars, updated sound and lighting systems in various
lounges and clubs, coffee bars, nine-hole miniature golf courses,
new art and photo galleries, New York-style delis in the Lido
restaurants, and purpose-built conference facilities. With Carnival
expected to carry a record 575,000 kids this year, particular
emphasis is being placed on family friendly amenities, with new and
expanded play areas, part of the line’s top-rated “Camp Carnival”
program, and new facilities for the “Club O2” teen program.
Custom-designed spaces geared toward 12- to 14-year olds are also
planned and more than 50 interconnecting staterooms are being added
to several Fantasy-class ships in order to accomodate large
families or family gatherings.
The “Evolutions of Fun” initiative is also responding to the
changing needs of health-conscious consumers with a complete
overhaul of its 12,000-square-foot spa facilities. The spa
makeovers include new private treatment rooms, state-of-the art
exercise equipment and a host of cosmetic enhancements. Carnival
currently has three new ships on order the 112,000-ton Carnival
Splendor, scheduled to enter service in July 2008; and the
130,000-ton Carnival Dream and Carnival Magic to be the largest
“Fun Ships” ever constructed scheduled for delivery in October 2009
and June 2011, respectively.
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